Came here for Oktoberfest and would definitely recommend! The French dip and Reuben were both very good. Wish I'd taken a picture, but we ate too fast! We stopped in during the afternoon, and they had live music and games playing on about 10 large TVs. Cold beer, good food, and easy ordering and pickup. Great location right on the river! read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - Great Octoberfest location! - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Hoping to enjoy a nice experience with my wife and friends we approached the entry and were greeted by security "Alfredo". My wife uses the assistance of a certified Service Dog. Security asked what his service is and we advised he is a psych service animal who will lead her out of certain situations. ALFREDO asked more conditions of my wife and we tried making it clear that he is not allowed to ask these questions. ALFREDO stated he can ask whatever he wants and refuse to allow our group entry when we made it clear the questions he was asking about my wife's condition were out of line. We decided to leave. After about 30 minutes I decided to go inquire who the manager is so I could advise of the situation and file a complaint. ALFERDO was the 1st point of contact and, when asked he stated HE is the manager.....all along he's wearing a security shirt. He, along with another guy would not disclose who the manager is...so I walked away. As I was leaving I saw 2 guys who work at Paul's Steak House and stopped to ask who the manager is of Margaritas....they said Millie. So, security guy clearly lied. As I'm talking to the 2 guys from Paul's about the manager, the short guy approached and stated that I need to leave the property. I clearly had no intention of staying but short guy didn't want me getting the information I had already received and so we could get the police to file a complaint. I stood and waited for short guy to summon the police officer from across the street. When he arrived I explained the entire situation and that I had no intention of staying on the property. The cop, who is former military stated that he absolutely knows what a service animal is and said I should get a lawyer. I'm disappointed in this man. The point: We were denied entry and my wife and friends were extremely embarrassed by the ILLEGAL probing questions by "Alfredo"....beyond what he is allowed to ask. Our service dog had his vest on and his certification card clearly displayed on his back. This treatment is UNACCEPTABLE at best! read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - Alfredo - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Super fun bar with a great river view. Located right in the center of town, this is a great late night bar with a great DJ. It has tons of seating and standing room in the front. Multiple bars to be able to choose from and the drinks are pretty inexpensive. The bartenders count the pores to make sure to not over serve. They have a bar food menu consisting of fried foods that you would usually see on a late night menu. Nothing to write home about but great if you need something to soak up the alcohol. Leave your car at home and walk here or get a DD because the police are posted up in front looking for people who are walking back to their car and The Ubers are far and few between here. read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - Creek view - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

This is a great place to see the view of the river and sit outside in the sunshine. The food was ok? There was more bread than hot dog is all I can say I threw about half my food away due to not being able to eat it because there was so much bread and not enough meat. I ate the slaw with a fork separately. My husband got the chilli cheese fog the cheese is very spicy but he said it was good. The service was pretty fast there was a long line but we got our order placed quickly. read more

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Awesome country music/classic rock bar in Helen Georgia. Right on the Chattahoochee, in fact, it is so close to the river that you can actually hear it as long as you are not sitting too close to the dance floor area. They have 34 ounce beers, they also have 14 ounces beers for people who shutter at the thought of carrying a 34 ounce beer on a dance floor, however. I had a bratwurst and it was really good as were the tater tots. They do line dancing at 9 o'clock, but plenty of people free dance before the line dancing starts. The place is counter service, there's a guy with a microphone who announces the orders and you can hear the orders being announced. I don't too much like the system for a place like this that has live music and dancing because it distracts from the enjoyment of the music, but it's not a huge deal. The bartenders are definitely very friendly here. read more

A great burger, and friendly staff. Being able to sit on the deck and watch the river is a nice bonus. Recommend a stop in if you are in town. read more

Great place for a cold beer. It had been several years since I last visited this location. The beer is cold, great service along with a beautiful view. I did not have any food, but what I did see, looked good. I would return. read more

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The view is 10/10 Beer 10/10 Service 10/10 Food 6/10 - my burger needed more flavor. Lots of TVs to enjoy a game. read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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A quick trip thru Helen Georgia landed at Paul's Margarita Deck. We were greeted by the first window Bartender who was the Answer Man. Made several suggestions and we took his advice. He made some point on recommendations. The Turkey Rueben was Great as was the Philly cheesesteak and wings. He said the Chicken nachos were quite a big portion. They were! We enjoyed a quiet Sunday afternoon watching Rafting Tubers having loads of fun. Even had a Kitty and Puppy joining in on the fun with their masters. Relax they had life jackets on. Too cold for me but they were happy. Thank you for a nice entertaining day. You do pay to park but your fee is deducted from your food bill. Good deal! read more

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Live m usic was excellent. Great view of the Chatahoochi River River from deck and good country music. Security at the door Food was OK in a fast food sort of way, but wouldn't write home about. Helen is a quaint Bavarian tourist town which resembles Solvang, CA. We had wings and chicken fingers. See pictures. Order your own food. Pick up your own so here is a tip. Tip yourself, right after you clean up your area and tip musicians. read more

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Order at the counter, and listen for them to call your number. There's live music in the dining area, so you really have to listen. The food is inexpensive and delicious, plus we didn't wait more than 5 minutes. There was a steady crowd, when a table opened up, it filled right in again, but it didn't feel crowded, and there are plenty of places to sit. We were there in the pouring rain, I imagine that in better weather you could wait to sit. read more

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I ordered wings from this place and I'm not even kidding you guys, it was a consistency of tilapia, almost exclusively fat, and i barely saw or tasted a chicken. I was so confused the whole time i was eating it. I questioned myself if i was eating a real chicken. Lol read more

I am only referring to the gaming machines inside. I was playing in the game malfunctioned. This is a system where you have to deal with the manufacturer, not the location manager. So I scanned the code on the machine filled out the required forms to no avail. They simply will not return my money. It is a rip-off. Do not play these machines unless you want to take a risk of using your money. read more

Great place to grab a beer or a margarita on a chili day. We came in here and grab some beers and chips and salsa in between shopping. All the cute shops surrounding the place. Friendly people and friendly service. I definitely recommend. I recommend the German Pilsner on tap. Also enjoyed a live band while we were here and they were actually really good! I don't say that often. read more

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At the bar we were very happy Great bartender and made a perfect martini Ambiance very nice Right on the river read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - Fabulous martini - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

We had nachos and drinks The drinks were ok and the nachos were just real salty caso dip store store-bought picante sauce and avocado. The view is great. read more

I was charged TWICE on my Credit card for one meal. Trying to get someone to answer the Phone to get this corrected, but no one ever answers the phone. read more

Best part of this place is the view of the river and the live music. You stand in line to order your food, then pick it up and clean it up...and they still ask for a tip....I don't think so. Food is all fried, but tasty. The guy who announces your order number is ready is a hoot...order 71 that's a seven followed by a one read more

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Overpriced and a total letdown. 1 measured shot of 1800 was $15. Holy cow! The Bartender was so nice but just a total disappointment otherwise. $58 for a beer on tap in a souvenir cup a shot and a 8 oz Margarita. Be careful sitting or you will get a splinter from the barstools. read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - Out door bar area - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Wife and I had a quick meal and drinks. I had the Reuben and onion rings with a margarita. Wife had a beer and pulled pork. Wife was ok with her meal selection, but the onion rings were kinda meh. And my margarita was gross and 10 bucks. The Reuben was not impressive. Sandwich was cut in two, that's normal, but almost all the meat was on one half only. Just sloppy. Altogether I can't really recommend. read more

We come to Helen every year for Oktoberfest. By far this is our favorite place to sit and have a drink overlooking the river. They have live music on the weekends and it is usually pretty busy Saturdays and Sundays. The staff is always great and even though the drinks are a little higher priced it's worth it for the experience. The food is moderately priced and good. Cornbread the security guy is awesome! read more

You're going to pay for the view. They have a counter to order your food and pay and then they call your number and you pick up your food. There is a huge deck with umbrellas for shade and you can enjoy the weather and look out over the water. It's a great spot and would be even better if the food were good and reasonably priced. My husband had a cheeseburger which was clearly a frozen patty on a bun, toppings are at a bar for self service. I had the Ruben which was decent and added fries instead of chips for $4!!! I should have stuck with the chips because the fries were a let down. Our meals with 1 beer each came to $49. Needless to say I wouldn't go back unless it was to just sit on the deck and enjoy the view. read more

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Service was good,atmosphere was good.My trout dinner had so many bones it ruined it for me. This is our second trip to Helen so far and my best meal was Huddle house. read more

This is an old fashioned apparently. :| "There's nothing we can do about that. That's an old fashioned. We make them all the time, this is how they are" I should've said no when she was separating the orange peel with her bare fingers and using her nails to separate the orange from the peel after touching her nose, register and everything else. Apparently the "orange without the peel goes in the old fashion to make it chunky" Disgusting. Stay away. read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - "Old Fashioned" - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Mediocre food and very expensive. Do yourself a favor and choose another (and probably better) place to eat in Helen, GA. We decided to eat here because of the great location they have. They have an incredible view where you can see the people tubing down the river. After being under the sun for so long tubing, we thought sipping on some margaritas would be great. But this is when I regret not checking Yelp first. We ordered the Electric Margarita and the Georgia Mountain Punch. Both cocktails were really good. I ordered nachos. The chips were stale and the "Steak Fajita" was just thin chopped beef. I felt robbed. At least, they have a cool bar of toppings (veggies, sauces, and more) and it all was fresh. I feel like this is a waste of such great location, and I probably won't be back. ESPAÑOL Comida mediocre y muy cara. Hazte un favor y elige otro (y probablemente mejor) lugar para comer en Helen, GA. Decidimos comer aquí debido a la excelente ubicación que tienen. Tienen una vista increíble donde puedes ver a la gente que baja por el río. Después de estar bajo el sol durante tanto tiempo, pensamos que beber margaritas sería genial. Pero esto es cuando lamento no haber consultado Yelp primero. Pedimos el Electric Margarita y el Georgia Mountain Punch. Ambos cócteles estaban realmente buenos. Yo pedí nachos. Las patatas fritas estaban rancias y el "Steak Fajita" era una fina carne picada. Me sentí robada. Al menos, tienen una buena barra de sides (verduras, salsas y más) y todo estaba fresco. Siento que esto es un desperdicio de tan buena ubicación, y probablemente no volveré. read more

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The margaritas are TERRIBLE. The music and atmosphere is awesome but just don't order the margaritas read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - The margaritas are the worst. Order something else!! - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

May 2022 - Helen is the Vail of the North Georgia mountains! Paul's Margarita Deck was a scenic place to stop on a warm afternoon. We had a couple of beers and deep fried mushrooms and (12) wings. The wings were overpriced ($16.90) but good. The mushrooms were the size of a nickel and we received about 10 of those. They tasted fine but are not worth $10.95 ! I'm pretty sure those were not imported from China. There were no servers and it appeared to be a self-serve operation. Overall, this business has great potential but the price gouging is over-the-top for basic bar food. read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - Button Mushrooms and Teriyaki Wings - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Paul's Margarita Deck is a bit tucked behind the main part of the Helen area so I feel lucky I found it! We parked in a lot near it and our parking payment could be used as a voucher for a drink or food. I had the applesauce shot (huge applesauce fan) and it was great. I also had one of their cocktails and liked that as well. We didn't stay for more than an hour but enjoyed the view and live music. It was a fun but chill atmosphere and the staff was friendly. read more

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I along with a friend had the pleasure of visiting Paul's Margarita Deck yesterday. The atmosphere & ambiance were great! The beer was cold! The food was trash & overpriced! I would compare it to a concession stand at a high school football game! 2 sandwiches, 2 fries, 2 beers = $73. So if you plan to stop here bring your wallet but leave your expectations at home! read more

Waited 25 minutes in line to order a 27.00 vodka Red Bull. The cup had about 2 inches to the top and when I asked him to top it off with redbull he told me I'd have to buy another redbull. Do not recommend. read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - 27.00 drink not even filled - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

This is ONLY for the entertainment and atmosphere. I didn't have any drinks and only a bite of cheese fries :) We took a bachelorette party here and wow was it a blast. So many fun memories made. The band was cool - they played a lot of classics but switched it up a bunch to play rap and party music. At one point we had a (Come and Ride it) train snaking around the whole place. We had no problem securing a table and there were plenty in the back if you wanted to just take a break and overlook the river. They stayed open until 1...I wasn't able to find many places who remained open this late. And we definitely closed it down. Recommend to parties of all ages that are looking to drink and dance :) read more

Update: next visit was much nicer now that they have a separate smiling section. Drinks good. Food decent. Good service. Wish Helen allowed you to walk around with your drink but overall scenic area to relax with drink. read more

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Only left a one star because I can't post with no stars. Service: Violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While attempting to dine her with my disabled mother and her service dog, we were rudely denied service. Upon approaching the order area we were stopped and told that there were no dogs allowed we attempted to explain that she was a service animal and that there was even a sign that was passed stating the service dogs were ok. This employee when out of his way to make us feel uncomfortable and unwelcome. Even threatening us with the cops, when we tried to explain the situation. Definitely do not recommend read more

Worst Margarita I've ever had!! Expensive too! Don't do it! This place is a tourist trap!

Burger was large and tasty. We enjoyed the burger bar! Outside was a blast...the band that played on 6/29/24 was so much fun. Everything from Johnny Cash to Pink Floyd to B.B. King. read more

Tourist trap with DISGUSTING food. They only accept cash, and everything is super overpriced. I paid $15 for a nasty burger, fries, and a small can of coke. After waiting 15 minutes, the burger came out chewy and disgusting. The fries were the only good part. I got very sick after eating here. I was throwing up and could barely sleep. None of the employees were wearing masks, and there was no social distancing enforced amidst a pandemic. Overall, this is a redneck restaurant with nasty bar food, and I recommend staying as far away as possible read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - Outside - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

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Good place to have a drink, watch the river, and listen to classic rock. They take cards now so you don't have to have cash. read more

Paul's Margarita Deck - Skinny Marg and Blueberry Lemonade Vodka - American Near Me - Helen, Georgia

Small ROACHES !! when I went to pick up my food from the cook, there was a German Cockroach crawling on the wall right behind her in the kitchen. I understand that there are disgusting things that go on behind the scenes, but that was so gross to witness. We ended up throwing our food away. read more

This place has a great view. Parking is a beast. If you're looking for great bar food this is it. Decent beer selection. Margaritas are not their thing here. read more

Tourist trap. High prices and low quality food. We had the chili dog... no flavor and lots of grease. Open air seating is nice to look over the creek and everyone floating by. Drinks are high priced, but lots choices.. alcoholic and sugar loaded. read more