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Top O' the River

Top O' the River

Guntersville

A family-owned business with restaurants in Gadsden and Anniston, Top of the River is one of the largest restaurants on a lake in Alabama. Open for dinner only, the catch of the day includes fried shrimp, catfish and heaping helpings of creamy cole slaw, potatoes, and hot, tasty cornbread. Enjoy breathtaking views of the sunset from piers that extend out into the lake.

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  • 7004 Val Monte Drive
  • Guntersville, AL 35957
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Region

Guntersville is located in the Lake Guntersville Area Area of the North Alabama Region

Hours of Operation

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One of the 100 Dishes to Eat in Alabama

Catfish & Greens

Known for serving complimentary cornbread, slaw and pickled onions before each meal, Top O' the River boasts grain-fed catfish raised on a farm in neighboring Mississippi paired with greens and other sides made fresh daily. The catfish is crispy on the outside yet juicy on the inside, and pairs perfectly with tender, seasoned turnip or collard greens.

Where to Stay

Town Creek

A part of Guntersville State Park, Town Creek offers great campsites on the water, bathhouses, boat rentals, ethanol gas on the water, and the Town Creek Fishing Center.

Marshall County Park #2, Sunset Park

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Lake Guntersville State Park Campground

Situated along the shoreline of the 69,000 acre Lake Guntersville is Lake Guntersville State Park’s Main Campground.

Guntersville Getaway

Enjoy the view from your own private, waterfront home. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and includes boathouse with electronic lift. It is perfect for people with mobility issues and accepts pets. Remodeled in 2017.

Restoration Log Cabin Rentals

Four beautifully restored 1800's log cabin vacation rentals along the southern end of the Appalachian Mountains in gorgeous North Alabama.

Lake Guntersville State Park Lodge

Our 20 chalets sit perched atop Taylor Mountain and overlook Lake Guntersville, along with 15 cabins nestled next to Lake Guntersville . Close to hiking, boating, fishing, picnic areas, swimming and the Lodge.

Georgia Mountain RV Resort

Georgia Mountain RV resort, where nature abounds. This 35 acre property is nestled two miles up the mountain from beautiful Lake Guntersville. The resort offers RV living that is anything but ordinary. reconnect with nature among fresh landscaping, w...

Town Creek Fishing Center Campground

Campground provides primitive campsites on the water, bathhouses, boat rentals, ethanol-free gas (accessible by water), and the Town Creek Fishing Center.
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Upcoming Events

60th Annual Art on the Lake

60th Annual Art on the Lake is held alongside beautiful Lake Guntersville!

Guntersville Lake Hydrofest

Powerboat racing returns to Lake Guntersville. The event lineup includes the fastest and largest boats racing today- The Unlimited Series as well as a professional wakeboard exhibition, static displays, a boat show, great food and more!

St. William Seafood Festival

Event takes place in Foley Center at 915 Gunter Ave. Dine-in for all menu items opens Saturday at 10:30 am. Drive-thru opens Friday 9/3/21 from 3 to 6 pm and Saturday 9/4/21 at 7:30 a.m. for purchasing quarts of frozen gumbo and boiled shrimp.
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What to See & Do

Lake Guntersville State Park

Lake Guntersville State Park is located along the banks of the Tennessee River in Notheast Alabama. The park overlooks the majestic 69,000-acre Guntersville Lake and ranges over more than 6,000 acres of natural woodlands.

Gunter's Landing Golf Club

Overlooking Lake Guntersville. Swimming and tennis. Villas and cabins available nightly.

Lake Guntersville State Park Golf Course

The Eagle's Nest Golf Course at Lake Guntersville State Park is your premiere golf destination!

Browns Creek Sailing Marina

Sailing on Guntersville Lake. Wet and dry storage for sailboats and more. Rental and active sailing club.

Guntersville Bass Guides

Full Service Guided Trips on Lake Guntersville for Trophy Largemouth Bass we supply all tackle. Lake Guntersville is ranked in the top 5 bass fishing lakes in the United States. Come and see why!

Steel Ford Boat Ramp

Boat ramp located in the Spring Creek area on Lake Guntersville Alabama Latitude: 34.33056 / Longitude: -86.31944

Screaming Eagle Ziplines

Who hasn’t dreamed about flying and speeding through the air like a bird? At Screaming Eagle at Lake Guntersville explore the wilderness from the bald eagle’s perspective, high in the trees tops atop Taylor Mountain.

Guntersville Boat Mart Marina

Pontoon boat and personal watercraft rentals. Full-service marina, boat sales and service.

Alred Marina

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11-19-2020Guntersville Festival of Trees

Guntersville Festival of Trees

01-22-202136th Annual Eagle Awareness at Lake Guntersville State Park

36th Annual Eagle Awareness at Lake Guntersville State Park

06-26-2021Guntersville Lake Hydrofest

Guntersville Lake Hydrofest

09-03-2021St. William Seafood Festival

St. William Seafood Festival

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