When people travel in Tennessee, they often are traveling East. Let’s face it – East Tennessee is absolutely stunning. But because it’s so heavily trafficked, there are fewer hidden gems left to explore. For those, folks are wiser to look elsewhere in the state, especially in the expansive floodplains of the Mighty Mississippi. One such hidden gem is sitting right on the banks of Tennessee’s famous Reelfoot Lake and serves some of the freshest seafood you’ll find anywhere in the state. Check it out!
Blue Bank Fish House & Grill - Facebook The Blue Bank Resort sits on the shores of Reelfoot Lake in the far Northwest corner of Tennessee.
Blue Bank Fish House & Grill - Facebook The resort is home to the Blue Bank Fishouse and Grill, one of the most underrated and secluded restaurants in the entire state.
Blue Bank Fish House & Grill - Facebook The restaurant has an outdoor patio that practically sits right on the water. It’s an absolutely stunning view for any meal.
Blue Bank Fish House & Grill - Facebook Fun fact about Reelfoot Lake: it was formed in the early 1800s when a large earthquake caused the Mississippi River to temporarily change course. The water pooled in what is now Reelfoot Lake before the river reset its course.
Blue Bank Fish House & Grill - Facebook The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, including many fish plates that feature that day’s catch, fresh out of the lake!
Blue Bank Fish House & Grill - Facebook You can even approach the restaurant from the lake if you have a boat. Just pull up to the marina and grab yourself a table!
Blue Bank Fish House & Grill - Facebook Blue Bank Resort and Restaurant is located outside the town of Hornbeak at 813 Lake Dr. Head on out there this weekend!
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Blue Bank Fish House & Grill - Facebook
The Blue Bank Resort sits on the shores of Reelfoot Lake in the far Northwest corner of Tennessee.
The resort is home to the Blue Bank Fishouse and Grill, one of the most underrated and secluded restaurants in the entire state.
The restaurant has an outdoor patio that practically sits right on the water. It’s an absolutely stunning view for any meal.
Fun fact about Reelfoot Lake: it was formed in the early 1800s when a large earthquake caused the Mississippi River to temporarily change course. The water pooled in what is now Reelfoot Lake before the river reset its course.
The restaurant is known for its fresh seafood, including many fish plates that feature that day’s catch, fresh out of the lake!
You can even approach the restaurant from the lake if you have a boat. Just pull up to the marina and grab yourself a table!
Blue Bank Resort and Restaurant is located outside the town of Hornbeak at 813 Lake Dr. Head on out there this weekend!
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