Rafters On The Water

Great lake restaurant off the beaten path. The catfish was delicious and the Caesar salad was just right on the dressing...I did have to ask for parmesan and croutons to add to it. The burger was a little too thick and somewhat dry, so stick to the other items maybe 😊 There was a wait but we did not mind given we could walk towards the water and enjoy the breeze and the view. The live band made for a great atmosphere.

Had the opportunity to go here the other day with some friends first time here. It was a very enjoyable outside with a lot of things to do. Being so close to the lake was nice watching the boats come and go. The food was delicious I enjoy the burger had a few appetizers with the group. I will be back I recommend it if anybody is in town for a view of the lake and a relaxing day.

We’ve been coming to Rafters on the Water since last year after buying our boat, especially after a day on the lake—it used to be one of our favorite spots. Unfortunately, this recent visit today was a huge letdown, and it’s clear things have changed for the worse since the new ownership took over earlier this year. The food quality has taken a serious nosedive. The burgers and chicken were dry and completely flavorless. The nachos came out with barely any meat or cheese—more like sad chips with a garnish than a real appetizer. The kids’ grilled cheese? A single dab of nacho cheese between two slices of bread. Honestly, the only thing that’s still decent are the fries. It feels like the focus has shifted away from food entirely, turning the place into more of a party bar scene—probably t

Heard about Rafters at the Ole Miss football game. We decided to try it out on the way back home. It did not disappoint. Good food. My wife had the chicken salad sandwich with potato salad and I went with shrimp poboy. All was very good. The French bread for the poboy was perfect. The potato salad stood out. But the atmosphere on the lake combined with the friendly, attentive staff is why Rafters is a must, relaxing visit.

TL;DR: Try the Crawfish Rolls. Parties of 6+ pay 20% gratuity. Very laid back atmosphere. We stopped in on a weekend by the lake and had heard this place had a relaxed atmosphere and good views. Both were true. When we arrived, there was a 45 minute wait and the place was packed. It's an open air (at least in the summer) laid back lakeside restaurant by the marina. The wait ended up being closer to 20 min and the bar was open for drinks before we got a table. We were able to wait in another area with a secondary bar that was unfortunately not open on our visit. There is a stagw for live music but no one was playing on our visit. We started with a couple appetizers for the table and a few drinks (each ~$10). The Crawfish Rolls are unlike anything I've ever had. It tasted like Crawfish