Happy 65th Birthday, Yeah Right
18 April 2004. An hour drive from my home but my choice of restaurant to have my birthday dinner turned into a unpleasant experience. I asked for the broiled catfish dinner but being on the Atkins diet I did not want the potato so I asked for a salad instead. Answer: we dont substitute.

That was fine with me but I do want a salad and please do not bring out a potato that will just be thrown away. I asked to speak to a manager to clarify my request. The manager would not take the time to see me and told the waiter to substitute this time but "Do not expect this to happen next time you come in". I never asked for a substitute I simply said it was foolish to bring a potato that will be trashed.

As for the next time I come drive to Guntrville is going to be as long as it takes for a 65 year old to forget about the lousy hospitality. Happy birthday to you too.

P.S. Austin, the waiter, was very pleasant and did all he could to please us. [Review originally submitted 20 Apr 2004]    [09 May 2005 12:26:49]
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Two Thumbs Up
First time in Guntersville and first trip to Top O The River but I'm ready to go back just for the catfish. I've been eating catfish up and down the Tennessee River for the better part of 50 years and this was absolutely the best yet. Crisp, not at all greasy, no "fishy" taste, great views with good service.

At $8.99, the Riverboat Special is a steal for both the quantity and quality of the food. Catfish is the house speciality and I now know why. It's worth the trip. [Review originally submitted 26 Aug 2003]    [09 May 2005 12:32:20]
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Thumbs Down
Service was great. Atmosphere was excellent. Location is perfect.

Fried shrimp were scarce. Stuffed crab was undercooked. Hushpuppies were too large and doughy in the middle. No Splenda or Equal on the table.

I’ve always heard that the food in Anniston was excellent. That was not the case in Guntersville.

Just my opinion based on one visit, they may improve over time. [Review originally submitted 05 Jun 2003]    [09 May 2005 12:42:07]
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Very Bad Experience
I too drove the distance for what I thought was going to be a good meal as well as a pleasant dining experience. Boy was I wrong. The food was substandard, and the manager should be an order taker at Burger King. I asked to see the manager and was told, "He is trying to run a restaurant and doesn't have time to talk to you." I will never send anyone their way, and I certainly won't ever return. I can have fish sticks and fries at home and be treated with respect.    [11 May 2005 15:54:48]
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Great Time, Great Food...
I have been going to the Guntersville Top O the River for more than 2 years now and have the best experience every time I go....Without a doubt the best restaurant I have ever been too....atmosphere, service and food.    [30 Aug 2005 16:26:58]
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Great food and service.
We had a family Christmas get together at the Guntersville Top O The River with 17 people.Our waitress name was Brandi,and she kept everything going beautiful with all of our group.Wonderful job Brandi,and great food too!!We drive from Huntsville to eat there.
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Great Service, Great Food
We just got a lake lot with a new RV. We have been bringing friends and family from St. Louis, MO to stay with us just about every weekend in August and we have made several trips to Top Of The River in Guntersville. It has been a wonderful experience each and everytime we have been there. Food and service was the best. We are coming again for the Labor Day Weekend with family.....I know it will be great!!!!    [30 Aug 2006 12:55:05]
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Friends took me to dinner at Top of the River. The food was good,the service excellent and it was a very pleasant experience. I'll return every chance I get.    [26 Nov 2006 22:17:31]
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Great Place
I have eaten there twice and both time we found the place very pleasant. The food was great and it was nice and clean. I tell people about it all the time. Will continue to do so.    [10 Feb 2007 16:00:50]
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