Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge – Steakhouse
Perched along the water's edge, this inviting riverside retreat blends the casual charm of a coastal lounge with the timeless appeal of a classic steakhouse. The kitchen turns out indulgent bowls of velvety lobster bisque and zesty Bang Bang shrimp alongside platters of briny oysters on the half shell, creating a refined yet relaxed atmosphere where the sunset views are as satisfying as the golden, crispy deviled crabs.
8537, South Main Street, Helen, GA, 30545 https://paulssteakhouse.com/0Cuisine: Steakhouse
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Dairy-Free at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge in Helen has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Side Salad and Twin Lobster Tails. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge in Helen has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Side Salad and Twin Lobster Tails. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge in Helen has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinner Salad, Fried Seafood Platter and Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge in Helen has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Fried Seafood Platter and Crab Cakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge in Helen has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Chicken Wings and Filet Mignon (8 oz.). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge in Helen has 6 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Chicken Wings and Cajun Ribeye (12 oz.). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge in Helen has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Surf & Turf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge in Helen has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side Salad, Baked Potato and Georgia Mountain Punch. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Seafood Platter | 10.3 g | 75.8 g |
| Chicken Wings | 1.4 g | 57.1 g |
| Dinner Salad | 20.9 g | 33.8 g |
| Bang Bang Shrimp | 18.6 g | 28.1 g |
| Ribeye Steak (12 oz.) | 0 g | 20.9 g |
| Whole Country Fried Catfish | 18.1 g | 20.3 g |
| Surf & Turf | 0.1 g | 19 g |
| Filet Mignon (8 oz.) | 7.7 g | 18 g |
| Baby Back Ribs Full Rack | 3.9 g | 15.3 g |
| Crab Cakes | 0.4 g | 15.2 g |
| Fried Oysters (Dozen) | 12.6 g | 12.5 g |
| Country Fried Steak | 14.5 g | 12.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Deviled Crabs - $12.99: 3 shells stuffed with crab meat, bread crumbs, and seasoning, breaded and deep fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Shrimp - $11.99: Tender, crispy shrimp tossed in a creamy, spicy sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Sticks - $8.99: Mozzarella cheese breaded and golden fried, served with marinara Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushrooms - $9.99: Battered and deep fried, served with homemade horseradish sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $9.99: Stuffed with cream cheese and deep fried, served with marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Oysters on the Half Shell (Dozen) - $18.99: Raw oysters served on the half shell Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Fried Oysters (Dozen) - $19.99: Breaded and deep fried oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crab Cakes - $14.99: Blue crab meat served with homemade remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Chicken Wings - $13.99: Plain, mild, jerk, or hot with ranch or blue cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore
Soups and Salads
- Lobster Bisque - $7.99: Creamy lobster soup Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- New England Clam Chowder - $6.99: Traditional clam chowder Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spicy Crab & Corn Chowder - $6.99: Crab and corn with a spicy kick Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dinner Salad - $9.99: Mixed greens, spinach, carrots, onion, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $4.99: Mixed greens, spinach, carrots, onion, tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Steaks
- Ribeye Steak (12 oz.) - $28.99: Black Angus U.S. Choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Cajun Ribeye (12 oz.) - $29.99: U.S. Choice with Cajun spices Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Filet Mignon (8 oz.) - $34.99: Black Angus U.S. Choice center-cut filet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- New York Strip Center Cut (12 oz.) - $27.99: Black Angus U.S. Choice center-cut Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Beef Tips - $18.99: Served with sautéed onions Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Country Fried Steak - $16.99: Served with white pepper gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Main Courses
- Rainbow Trout - $19.99: Deep fried or broiled with garlic butter Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Country Fried Catfish - $18.99: Two whole catfish, breaded and deep fried Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Livers - $14.99: Hand battered and deep fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Strip Dinner - $15.99: Served with ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Chicken Parmesan - $17.99: Breaded chicken breast topped with marinara and provolone cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Country Fried Chicken Breast - $16.99: Breaded chicken breast topped with white pepper gravy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs ½ Rack - $18.99: Slow-roasted with sweet BBQ sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Back Ribs Full Rack - $26.99: Slow-roasted with sweet BBQ sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Combos and Platters
- Fried Seafood Platter - $29.99: Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, oysters, deviled crab, and hush puppies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Surf & Turf - $42.99: 12 oz Ribeye steak with a 6 oz lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner
- Twin Lobster Tails - $44.99: Two 6 oz warm water lobster tails Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Baked Potato - $3.99: Whole baked potato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Steak Fries - $3.99: Thick cut fries Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Onion Rings - $4.99: Battered and fried onion rings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Desserts
- Chocolate Madness Pie - $6.99: Rich chocolate pie slice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Key Lime Pie - $6.99: Tart key lime pie slice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $3.99: With chocolate or caramel syrup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Paul’s Margarita - $9: Tequila, Orange Liqueur & Sour Mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chattahoochee Breeze - $9: Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry & Sprite Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Georgia Mountain Punch - $10: Spiced Rum, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice & Grenadine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- House Wine Glass - $7: Choice of Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Moscato, Pinot Grigio, or White Zinfandel
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge
- Is Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf & Turf, Side Salad and Twin Lobster Tails.
- What can I eat at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge on a dairy-free diet?
- Surf & Turf, Side Salad and Twin Lobster Tails carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Side Salad and Baked Potato.
- Is Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Paul's on the River Steakhouse & Lounge?
- Fried Seafood Platter, at roughly 75.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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