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    Paul's Margarita Deck

    2.6 (161 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Very loud
    Dogs allowed

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    Duck 1.

    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.

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    Jay T.

    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.

    Luna Q.

    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.

    Philly cheesesteak
    Cheryl G.

    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!

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    Sonia L.

    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.

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    Ashly H.

    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.

    Fabulous martini
    D W.

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

    Chicken fingers
    Mathew M.

    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.

    Pj M.

    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

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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.

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    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.

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

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    this is a very nice place to just sit and relax and have a few drinks watching the river & tubers.

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