Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    J.D.'s on the Lake

    3.3 (137 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

    J.D.'s on the Lake Photos

    Business Info

    J.D.'S ON THE LAKE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like J.D.'s on the Lake

    Recommended Reviews - J.D.'s on the Lake

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    The teriyaki bowl and fried catfish

    Kelsey was absolutely amazing, we got the best service and had an absolutely amazing time!!! She made our Biannual anniversary absolutely amazing. Food was perfect, vibes were amazing, and we will definitely be back. 10/10

    This View is Everything!
    Greta Z.

    I love this place. It feels like a different part of the country just driving a few short miles down Bells Ferry. This is not a BBQ restaurant like the other JDs down the road; this is primarily seafood. The food is really good, especially the bang bang shrimp, fried catfish fingers, and hushpuppies! The shrimp risotto is good, but I prefer other options over that. The service was great! Definitely don't sit on the back deck at sunset overlooking the water without considering the consequences: your blood pressure will drop, your stress will melt away, and your soul and stomach will be filled.

    JD's from our boat
    Ashley C.

    Drinks, views, & live music make for a great time after a day on the lake. Service is good even when busy.

    Mudslide yummy !
    Kimberly R.

    Amazing and great drinks !!!! We were greeted by the owner JD with great hospitality and he even gave us a sample of his famous mudslide drink 10/10 ! Recommend 10000%

    Emily H.

    Such a hidden gem in Canton (15 minutes from Holly Springs)! A fun place for the entire family with a low-key atmosphere. The food is good -- fries were 10/10. Will definitely be back!

    Peel & eat shrimp - 10 shrimp, $13.50 (plus the 3.5% surcharge.)

    See all

    28 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    16 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sarah M.
    419
    20
    14

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Erik L.
    29
    25
    8

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gary J.
    60
    334
    17

    1 year ago

    Cool spot with nice lake views. Our server was outstanding. This would be a regular hangout for us if we lived closer.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ashley C.
    142
    32
    118

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Emily H.
    607
    44
    51

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dee F.
    0
    23
    2

    2 years ago

    People were friendly but the food wasn't worth the price. Bacon cheeseburger bland and thin.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 8
    Thanks 1
    Love this 10
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    6 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rita H.
    34
    30
    15

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rick M.
    12
    79
    4

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 4

    Ask the Community - J.D.'s on the Lake

    What are the hours?

    Friday& Saturday 12-10pm Sunday 12-9pm

    Where do I find a menu , there website is only Facebook and it's none on there?

    Jdsbbq.com There is a tab on the menu for our lake location and you can find the menu

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for American 2,259 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    B&B Tavern - B&B Tavern hosted my surprise birthday party and put together the most gorgeous off-menu charcuterie board.

    B&B Tavern

    4.0(531 reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    I came to review B&B and my review from 2023 was still pending...! Sheesh!…read more Uh, so yea, we have been a few times and heck if I know why we don't go more. But tonight? B&B got their hooks in us! Husband was craving a burger, I wasn't really wanting anything specific; we just didn't want to go major chain. Keep them dollars local, y'know? Help a real person. Anyhoo, I did a quick search and asked if he wanted to try B&B again. Thank goodness he agreed, y'all. My only gripe with B&B is their parking lot. It rivals Trader Joe's for impracticality. So take your compact car! They had the corn hole stowed but heaters were blazing and there were people dining on the patio when we walked in. Better ye than me, folks! We were seated immediately and then we met our delightful server... Early server spotlight for Owen. Such nice energy for a gloomy Wednesday evening, really upbeat without being annoying, the perfect level of attentive. Go when he's there and reward his awesomeness as well! Okay, I decided this afternoon that I wanted a li'l blue plate special for dinner. And Husband wanted a burger. He got a spicy smash burger, the actual name escapes me. Spicy & smashed, she was! There was a good amount of heat from the pickled jalapeños so he took a few off. His recommendation is that they go for a smattering of the diced variety instead. (I've created a monster!!!) He was also very happy with his battered fries. Unless I'm misremembering, they remind me of A&W fries; not as seasoned or as battered as Checkers, but so good. What did I get? You're sweet to ask! I did three sides: garlic green beans, fried Brussels and fried okra. Yes, yes, and yes. They are so wild, I think all three were fresh! Can you even?! You know exactly what I'm talking about when I say frozen fried okra has a taste. If this was frozen ever, they need to patent that technology. The garlic green beans were giving Chinese food but better. Really balanced seasoning, good crispness, flavor. Green, if you can imagine! And the Brussels sprouts... With bacon and sauce... Those leftovers will hate to see me coming. "Leftovers?" I sense you ask incredulously. Yes. Because while perusing the menu online, I saw a nice, big picture of their Butter Toffee Cake. And I was instantly imbued with the knowledge that this cake would heal all my past traumas, pay off my student loans, and give me winning lottery numbers. Only time will tell on all counts. But if you order one thing at that restaurant, I demand it be that cake. The person handling those cakes went to the Hogwarts' Academy of Culinary Wizardry. I can hardly describe it and I have no idea what flavor ice cream is on top except it's the best one. If you like food, but especially butterscotch, or not - you need this cake. I blacked out after that and woke up here on Yelp, so... Please go try that cake.

    Tried to order 3 chicken finger plates for pickup. Lady on the phone was rude. Took forever for…read moreanybody to even ask what I needed. Waited 20 minutes after the time it was suppose to be ready with little assistance. All for them to forget the sauces, the chicken was soggy, and they completely forgot to season any of the chicken. I received it cold and void of any flavor. Wasn't able to choke it down and ended up throwing most of it away. This use to be a local fav, but they've been continuously going downhill.

    Photos
    B&B Tavern - Restaurant

    Restaurant

    B&B Tavern - Juicy burger.

    Juicy burger.

    B&B Tavern - Edamame hummus was fresh and light. Perfect healthy snack.

    See all

    Edamame hummus was fresh and light. Perfect healthy snack.

    Donovan's Irish Cobbler - Chicken and Waffles

    Donovan's Irish Cobbler

    3.9(166 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Sloooooooooooow service. Left my tea dry as the server ensured bar drinks were flowing…read more My fish and chips were fried crispy all the way through. The French fries were softer. He never brought my ketchup, but doubled the cole slaw. Any positive reviews were from intoxicated people that didn't know any better. For a place this expensive, I expected better. Absolute disappointment.

    If you want a place that feels like a true neighborhood pub the moment you walk in, Donovan's Irish…read moreCobbler and Woodstock George absolutely nails it. The atmosphere has that rare "Cheers" vibe where everyone seems to know each other, but somehow they make you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. What really sets this place apart is the service. The staff genuinely cares about the customers, not in a forced corporate way, but in a real, personal way that you don't see very often anymore. You can tell there is a lot of pride in what they do, and it shows in every interaction. The food is just as impressive. Everything we ordered was packed with flavor, tasted homemade, and the portions were more than fair. It is the kind of place where you leave full, happy, and already thinking about what you want to try next time. Add in the fun crowd, relaxed energy, and the feeling that you are part of the community while you are there, and this place becomes more than just a bar or restaurant. It feels like a local tradition. We will definitely be back, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for great food, great people, and a place that actually feels alive.

    Photos
    Donovan's Irish Cobbler - Bar in the front when you walk in

    Bar in the front when you walk in

    Donovan's Irish Cobbler - Mac n Cheese

    Mac n Cheese

    Donovan's Irish Cobbler - Blueberry Cobbler

    See all

    Blueberry Cobbler

    Village Burger - Woodstock - Chicken Tenders

    Village Burger - Woodstock

    4.2(119 reviews)
    6.3 mi

    Visited Village for the first time & I was very surprised. I ordered the Village Burger & added…read moreextra fixings, my husband created his own burger& we got our little one a kids burger. I enjoyed the burger for the most part, the meat could use a little more seasoning, but it wasn't a deal breaker. The kids burger was so cute, on a little slider bun & perfect for my 2 year old! She tore the burger & fries UPPPP! Haha The employees were very kind & very helpful with suggestions! Inside was nice, not too crowded and outside seating was available as well. I will definitely be back for more!!

    OH MY GOSH!!!! Gluten free fries, buns, onion rings, chicken…read moretenders, tots, fried pickles...and probably more I can't remember. The staff was very helpful in trying to find us something safe to eat because we have multiple medical dietary restrictions. Everything was HOT and delicious! We tried 3 burgers, 1 chicken sandwich, fries and tots all were good. Now this is greasy diner food so don't go in with unrealistic expectations. But this is a family place and a great option for the GF community. We will definitely be back! Just so you know...the chicken tenders, fried pickles and onion rings can be GF but are NOT dairy free. The fries and buns are GF and DF. MY only note we went on a Saturday and the bathroom floors were sticky and the booths needed a better wipe down. I know it's hard to get everything done but a little cleaner would have kicked it up to a 5 Star for me.

    Photos
    Village Burger - Woodstock - Menu board

    Menu board

    Village Burger - Woodstock - I ordered the patty melt added egg and mushrooms.

    I ordered the patty melt added egg and mushrooms.

    Village Burger - Woodstock - The Village Burger Handcut French Fries - Side Onion Rings Patty Melt

    See all

    The Village Burger Handcut French Fries - Side Onion Rings Patty Melt

    J.D.'s on the Lake - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...