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    Kenzie T.

    Loved this place! Good atmosphere, great food! Lots of drink options. Check out the view from our table.

    Marcia M.

    The owners of Tootsie's in Nashville also offer this fun place to dock your boat at while you're enjoying Pates Ford Resort & Marina. They serve up the infamous Bushwackers ($7), pizzas, burgers, salads, wraps, and even a black bean veggie burger ($8.50) for us vegans too! Our group spread out to enjoy the deck and some even joined a corn hole tournament while other ponied up to the bar while all of us enjoyed the live music and dance floor. You can enjoy some interesting people watching... hello overly tan man with pony-tail and baby blue Speedos on. Yes, you're old enough to be my father so I'll pass on the offer of a Fireball shot. Thaaaaaaaanks. This is a great spot to break up the day when you're boating and to enjoy some tasty bites while meeting some of the locals.

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    Rhonda H.

    Phenomenal Mother's Day excursion to Pates Ford Marina to try this place. We had no idea what to expect but what a great surprise. A seasonal restaurant that has the Lulu's vibe. Open air dining on the lake. The food didn't disappoint either; Coconut shrimp that was crispy and fresh, quality burger, and blackened mahi seasoned just right. They have a great version of broccoli salad. The service was fast and friendly. Our waitress Lacey (see pic) was very helpful with recommendations and also super attentive without being annoying. Well done Lacey! If you only went for the view you wouldn't be disappointed but the bonus is great service and food. Not that any of it was made from scratch but everything was fresh and good quality. From what I've read it's the same owners as Tootsie's. We would do it again.

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    Chad C.

    Everything, and I mean everything comes from a can or freezer. I had the nachos and was able to eat it, if you can't tolerate that rubbery Subway chicken then take a chance on the chilli topping. There were 10 of us and all got something different, we ate most of it but no one recommended their food. The great band, atmosphere, and drinks made up for the lazy bar food.

    Salmon is undercooked. Cole slaw is sour. Food is not cooked well. Poor seasoning. Too much money for the end product.

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    Horseshoe Bend Marina - Campsite Crudite!

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    My friends and I stayed at camp sites 1-4 over the weekend. The campground is secluded. Our sites…read morewere primitive. There was water at our site, and each site had a charcoal grille, a fire pit, and a spot for the tent. The staff was very friendly and the marina had sandwiches and a few other food items for sale. They rent boats, pontoons, and boat slips. Our party rented a pontoon. It was clean and seemed to be fairly new. The bathroom is at the marina. It's a one seater. It was about a 1/2 mile walk from our campsite. There is a shower house near the marina as well as a small playground for kids. There are two hoses to wash the mud off your vehicles, and the shower house has one shower and one toilet each for men and women. The best part by far are the falls and the views. We had a ton if rain our first day there and the falls were all so beautiful. You'll miss it if you don't get out on a boat or kayak. They had those for rent as well!

    Not only did I get to glamp in the dreamy tent, but Horseshoe Bend Marina also offers Campsite…read moreCrudité service to your site! Since we were only there for one night, and truly needed some downtime we chose not to cook and to select-in to the crudité option + wine and home-made breakfast burritos to warm on the fire for the morning. One night is not enough btw, staying a couple of nights would be ideal so you have time to fully unwind, grab some time on the rental kayaks and enjoy the stars that we rarely get to see in the city. All of our interactions were socially distanced, masks are worn indoors, and the bathroom spaces were kept very clean for camper safety. Thanks for having us Horse Shoe Bend Marina!

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