I tried the fried pickles at Lakeview Tavern in Hiawassee, and honestly, they're exactly what you want when you're craving good bar food done right. They come out hot and perfectly crispy, with a light, crunchy breading that doesn't overpower the pickle itself. Each bite has that satisfying crunch followed by the tangy dill flavor that fried pickles should have. They aren't greasy, which I really appreciated, and the portion size is generous enough to share (though you might not want to). Paired with the ranch, they hit that perfect salty, savory balance that keeps you reaching for "just one more." Sitting there with the lake nearby and a cold drink in hand made them even better. If you're at Lakeview Tavern and debating on an appetizer, the fried pickles are a no-brainer -- classic, flavorful, and done right. read more

Let's end the night with cocktails, good food and amazing new friends. We found seats at the bar and thats where we were planted for the rest of the night. When visiting new establishment it's best to go with whatever your friend orders since this is their territory. She ordered the ribs and I was able to try one and it was by far one of the best I've had in a long time. I was trying to be good since overloading on food and alcohol. The last few days and opted for the grilled chicken dinner with broccoli. I was very much happy with my meal. I preferred to drink my calories so I did order myself a nice old-fashioned. Ambience was definitely fun and we were all enjoying ourselves and it's just a great atmosphere when you can also interact with the bartenders. I would go back again. read more

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We have always enjoyed going to the Wednesday 99 cent wing day always a good atmosphere and service...but went there today to get an order of wings to go because my wife is home recovering from cancer treatments and is to weak to go out. I was told the 99 cents wings are for in house and not take out. Its not the money but the idea I understand is to get people in to spend more money. So were not going back ever....... read more

Impeccable service from Caleb. He was on his A game on a busy Friday night. Restaurant has lake views as the name implies, but we were seated in the corner so we couldn't see much - ask for a table near the window! We had mozzarella balls which were amazing! Fried pickles were also good. Happy hour til 6!! read more

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We've been here a few times now & it's a good restaurant to come back too! The fried cheese (mozzarella) appetizer was the best I've had - and unique - made in big cubes rather than string cheese sticks and it did not disappoint! Each cube was about 4 polite bites - could definitely be shared, and I do recommend the marinara over the ranch but that all personal preference. Their fried flounder is fantastic! My husband says the shrimp po' boy was very good, as well. Unfortunately, the Mac & Cheese was mushy and not particularly cheesy so we will skip that in the future. Overall, a very good choice! read more

We went back to try the "Saturday Prime Rib" night. Ill save time by saying simply skip it. Was way overdone, it looked like a boiled piece of roast beef. And we literally had to throw the leftovers (which was 75% of it) in the trash it was . . . Well, not just flavorless, but actually bad. Service was good, and the pretzel appetizer was good. Wife said hers (chicken) was just ok. Really was craving some prime rib, too. read more

We came here on a recommendation after buying a truckload of trees and shrubs. To be honest, we weren't all that impressed at first. The place was empty and the menu "seemed" just okay but we both decided to order the lunch special, a salmon BLT with house made chips. Boy, our opinion changed immediately! We were not expecting a whole salmon fillet and enough bacon for breakfast. And the chips! Our waiter was excellent as well! Awesome lunch! read more

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My experience: High quality shrimp prepared by someone who knows how to get a good sear without overcooking. The blackening spices were Delicious! Broccoli needed seasoning but that was easy enough. Fried okra was perfect. Service was polite and fast. Nice tvs, clean, nice seating. Well run restaurant IMHO. I'll be back. read more

I googled a good place to eat in Hiawassee and Lakeview Tavern popped up. I am so glad we came! My friend and I both got the shrimp and grits and oh my the flavor!!! What a great choice! We determined it was one of the best shrimp and grits platters we've eaten and there have been MANY choices to pick from. I have already invited my son from Nashville to make a date with his mom in November when he visits. Great job to Adam, our server and compliments to the chef. The owner can be proud of his staff. read more

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This is for the new "D's bourbon & wine lounge" in the same location as Lakeview Tavern (and same owners). The bartender, Adam, was knowledgeable and so nice. He could make the "old stand bys" drinks like a martini but also some awesome, unique cocktails like a banana old fashioned. The atmosphere is so cool. We loved it! read more

Everything was great. Friendly and prompt service. Great pretzel bites and drinks. The view of the lake was a nice added touch.

Food- service and gorgeous views every time. Can't find anything I didn't like . Always enjoy dinning here at read more

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Food was good! I would definitely come back for a sports game, the vibes were high! Fantastic service from their managerial team too

Good food and service. What more could one ask for? We ate there tonight. My wife had shrimp, broccoli and mashed potatoes.. and I had my usual bourbon burger and cheese grits. read more

We've been frequenting Lakeview since 2024. Every experience is consistent. Great service, clean open atmosphere with plenty of sports on TV if desired, and very good food and beverage. The beer selection is usually great and perfect cold temperature. Our recent server Harrison was phenomenal and treated us like friends. The manager came out to make sure everything was excellent. It's the kinds of place you can't help coming back because you know you'll get a great experience. See you next time. read more

Service was excellent as well as the food. I had the Nacho's very large portion and my husband had the salmon. They were delicious.

This place was a great location and food and service was spot on. Had shrimp and grits blackened and my wife had Jalepeno burger. We loved it. Definite coming back Saturday night. read more

We have been there 3 times now. The first two times the chicken wings were excellent. Big, juicy, and yummy. Then we went Christmas Eve and were disappointed. The wings were small, overcooked and dry, and not much sauce on them. We will give it another try. read more

I'm absolutely appalled by the cruel and unprofessional behavior of the owner, Angie. My cousin had an amazing wedding in blue ridge and used lakeview tavern to cater. The attitude of the servers was abismal. We were only served one small slice of extremely fatty brisket, one vegetable skewer with about 5 bell peppers on each, or a small cut of trout. Whenever someone asked to try more than one of the main courses they were met with an extremely rude scoff and berating. The idea of only getting one main is completely fair, however the lack of substance was disappointing along with the horrible customer service. There were also multiple trays of appetizers that were never passed out and left out to spoil and the groom to clean the next morning. They had also agreed to clean the plates but when we returned to the venue the morning after for a family brunch, the plates were either stacked at their original tables- dirty or left in their spots where people had been sitting. All night. The invoice for the catering was sent the night before the wedding which in itself should indicate a scam. My cousin had also confirmed the amount of guests a month before the wedding day and was berated for being "over the amount". There was ONE extra person. And Angie used this as a reason for not cleaning up and even went as far as to shame the couple for being busy dancing at their wedding. When we arrived the next morning at 9am, the groom and friends were cleaning everything and the bride was in her cabin getting screamed at by Angie on the phone. Absolutely unprofessional and cruel. My cousin was called names and hung up on because she inquired about the cleanup. This business should never cater. Making the bride cry the morning after her wedding is absolutely unacceptable- all because they asked about the dirty dishes and food that had been left in the oven and out instead of put away. Here are some quotes from Angie's texts that give a great indication to her character and what her restaurant thinks is acceptable. "This will be my last time talking with you. If you wanted a five star restaurant, then maybe you should have paid for one instead of trying to penny pinch everyone to death." "we stayed and rinsed plates, charges, and silverware for over an hour while yall was dancing." (Despite being untrue since I witnessed the state of the reception the morning after and saw the groom cleaning dishes in the kitchen) "Yall also went over your numbers and we didn't say anything about that." (Again. There was ONE extra person) "Your guest also did not choose just one entree. You got what you paid for and more." (This is untrue because the entire family was told no to any more than the one slice or skewer) read more

Great service, very friendly. Food was good! Good size portions, exactly what ordered. nice view of the lake.

The service was okay. Very nice restaurant with good views and clean bathrooms. The food was good, our waitress misunderstood what I said so order was incorrect. Definitely don't skip out on the mozzarella bites. read more

It could be worse...but it could be a whole lot better that what we found on Sept. 23rd at 7pm. Food was so-so; the queso and chips were stiff and cool and the chips were stale. The trout was alright, but the sides were lacking anything in quality. The green beans were laced heavy with vinegar....but not balsamic vinegar; unedible. The loaded potato was a rip off for the extra $dollar. The chardonnay was alright. The service was unfortunate...new guy that had no idea on the wines; kept having to run back to the kitchen to answer any questions and although friendly enough, he hasn't quite learned the skills for wooing the customers so it doesn't come off patronizing. He'll get it with enough experience, but it was just a sad night at the lakeview given the universal issue with help in the kitchen and outside in the dining room. Ambiance.....it's a bar that serves food with the annoying big screens on each wall. I hope things improve help wise for better days in the future given the potential for any good restaurant in the Hiawassee area. read more

Went in and placed a to go order. Was met and greeted at the stand by Adam. This was my first time here and Adam was very patient and helpful with my order. I ordered the fish and chips for me and chicken tenders and fries for my wife. Although they were very busy my order came out very quickly. It was a 5 minute drive to our AirBnb and the food was still hot and very delicious. They were recommended by our host and I wish we didn't wait until our last night. We probably would have went again. Highly recommend Lakeview Tavern. read more

Food was very good. Great service with very friendly staff. The restaurant had a very cozy atmosphere with a great view.

Friendly staff, pleasant ambiance, tedious parking, m'eh view of the distant lake. Salad bar for the side salads, very decent. Most dishes looked delicious and were well enjoyed by our large group. Good fries. Any dish that included shrimp....servings were not a generous as others. But food was well prepared and eagerly enjoyed. read more

Great view with great burger Hope they decide to have NFL Ticket this fall. Great service owner visited the table always a great touch. read more

Great selection of good food, large portions and delicious. Friendly and helpful. Very nice building and nice view.

Was referred here by a local in the area. Did not disappoint. One of the top 5 best burgers I have ever had in my life. Burger was delicious and the fries were even better! Hubby got the tavern sandwich and it was as equally delicious and the green beans were melt in your mouth. Service was exceptionally and prices were great. Atmosphere was nice and cozy. Will definitely be back. It's hard to find good service and even better food nowadays and we love to support local businesses. Dont pass this one up!! read more

We stopped by on a Monday. Great view of the lake!! Everything was delicious and the staff as great. We had the mozzarella bites which are huge, and steak sandwiches. We ate before I thought about pictures, lol. Second visit here and great both times. Only closed on Tuesdays. Open 11am to 9pm. read more

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Stunning views! Mouth watering wings and shrimp and grits. Friendly staff even on a busy night.

Food and service both top notch. Great place to take visitors the menu has something for everyone.

Disappointed! We came in after work and was greeted by a server who looked less than enthused about taking our table. (Maybe because we were still in our work clothes) A very basic menu of over priced bar food. My husband ordered the chicken tenders which were very overpriced for the 3 little chicken nuggets he received, fries were cold and limp. I ordered the blackened shrimp. Received 7 extremely overcooked rubber shrimp, okra was nothing spectacular looked like something out of the freezer section at the grocery store. Just an overall bad experience! Can't say we will be back or recommend friends! read more

Mozzarella balls were great. Bourbon burger was good and Fish and chips catfish was excellent! We will return again! read more

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We went on a Wednesday night which is their 1 dollar wing night, so it was pretty busy. The very nice staff and overall ambience of being in a small town local restaurant made it worth while read more

Horrible catering services. Did not bring enough food or do dishes for catering as promised or even serve half of the tables water . Yelled at wedding couple when they raised issues and told them they were miserable people. Shame on them for ruining part of a special day read more

Delicious food and good service. The fried mozzarella appetizer is like nothing I've had before. Generous serving and perfect to share. Fish and chips and shrimp are my favorites. Cooked to perfection. read more

Where's the family going to eat on a Monday night off season around here? Lakeview Tavern is open Mondays and serving really good dishes at reasonable prices. Our group had wings, fish and chips, steak sub, kids corn dogs, fries, Mac and cheese, salads, fried okra, beers. Food was fresh and delicious, more tasty than your average tavern food, so everyone was happy. Full bar with drink specials, last night was $5 margaritas, other days other food and drink specials. And appropriately named: nice view of Chatuge Lake with the NC mountains in the distance. read more

Mixed bag. My strawberry pecan salad had 4(!) slices of strawberry as a garnish. Sad salad :(. Guess they named it correctly as Strawberry is single. My friend liked his meal -- blackened shrimp with two sides. Verdict? Meh, probably won't go back. read more

I cannot recommend this new place yet. It's been open about a month and they have not gotten their act together. They said the kitchen was understaffed. We waited forever for food. The trout filet that I got was very thin with some spice sprinkled over it. Owner took 30% off the bill, which was nice. read more

The food is on point the view is good and the staff are like family! This is my new favorite place when I come to Hiawassee.