Tennessee is known for being landlocked, but that doesn’t mean the state doesn’t know how to serve up a beautiful waterfront view. If you’re ever on the east side of the state, a visit to The Captain’s Table just off of the famed Watauga Lake makes for one of the prettiest meals in Tennessee. Come for a visit, fall in love. It’s as easy as that.

The Captain’s Table Restaurant - Facebook Captain’s Table is located in Hampton, Tennessee, and offers up a breathtaking view of Watauga Lake alongside its family-friendly atmosphere and daily seafood specials.

The Captain’s Table Restaurant - Facebook The restaurant specializes mainly in seafood platters, but can serve up a mean steak as well as freshly fried oysters. Even better, you can dock your boat right outside while you eat. No car necessary!

The Captain’s Table Restaurant - Facebook A view like this goes a long way for the soul, friends. The Captain’s Table is open March through November, which means clear skies and full bellies are ahead.

The Captain’s Table Restaurant - Facebook Folks rave about the delicious meals and unbiased hospitality…

The Captain’s Table Restaurant - Facebook …but let’s all be honest here. It’s that view that takes the cake.

The Captain’s Table Restaurant - Facebook Pull up a chair, bring the family, indulge in a plate of something delicious. We’d recommend the fried shrimp and catfish, but the drunken mussels, sauteed in tequila, lime, cilantro, shallot and butter are also a homerun.

The Captain’s Table Restaurant - Facebook Address: 2340 Highway 321, Hampton, TN, 37658. Visit from 12-8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and from 12-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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The Captain’s Table Restaurant - Facebook

Captain’s Table is located in Hampton, Tennessee, and offers up a breathtaking view of Watauga Lake alongside its family-friendly atmosphere and daily seafood specials.

The restaurant specializes mainly in seafood platters, but can serve up a mean steak as well as freshly fried oysters. Even better, you can dock your boat right outside while you eat. No car necessary!

A view like this goes a long way for the soul, friends. The Captain’s Table is open March through November, which means clear skies and full bellies are ahead.

Folks rave about the delicious meals and unbiased hospitality…

…but let’s all be honest here. It’s that view that takes the cake.

Pull up a chair, bring the family, indulge in a plate of something delicious. We’d recommend the fried shrimp and catfish, but the drunken mussels, sauteed in tequila, lime, cilantro, shallot and butter are also a homerun.

Address: 2340 Highway 321, Hampton, TN, 37658. Visit from 12-8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, and from 12-9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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