Came by here for a quick lunch after work a few weeks ago. Satisfying experience! This restaurant is styled like an old timey diner. There's lots of parking out front and the interior is spacious and has plenty of room for lots of visitors. They have classic American lunch options like hamburgers and onion rings, but they also do plate lunches with a little bit more southern flair. One of their specialties is "broasted" chicken, which is a method of frying chicken using a pressure cooker. For my lunch, I ordered a plate with two broasted tenders, fries, a roll, and a drink. Service was warm and friendly. It did take my meal a decent time to come out, especially since they weren't super busy, but it was hot and fresh when I received it. The tenders were very large and juicy. Broasted tenders tend to not have a very dense batter/coating but what there was I found crispy and crunchy. I do wish there'd been a little extra seasoning/kick to it, but solid tenders overall. The fries comes in several different varieties ("seashore," crinkle cut), but I chose seashore, which I interpret to mean they had Old Bay or some other seasoning on them - whatever it was, it tasted pretty good. The roll was kind of sad and hard but it obviously wasn't the main event, lol. I enjoyed the chicken and fries and it was a perfect portion for a more manageable but still very filling lunch. Worth a try if you're in the area! read more

Holt's Diner - Broasted chicken tenders, seashore fries, and a roll - Diners Near Me - Winchester, Tennessee

The food the service and the ambiance is always good there. My personal favorite is their box of shrimp and fries. They actually have the best shrimp in town. read more

We came to Holts again while visiting family! We don't have broasted chicken in Jacksonville Fl. Everything was good, esp the chicken. Hot, moist n delish!! Sides were very good too, a lot to choose from! They have desserts and ice cream I got a rocky road Shake to take home!! We will return our next visit!! Such a cute diner!! read more

Only thing that kept it from being a 5 star was I didn't see Fonzie or Richie. Food was delicious. Typical 50 style diner meat and two Vegs. Meatloaf was great the fried tomatoes were awesome Needed a tad bit of salt but not a complaint just an observation. People next to me had Hamburger and Fries . Looked awesome will try that if I ever come back. Give it a try read more

Stopped for lunch..awesome chicken!!! Strawberry milkshake for the win. Cute decore and music

Great food, handmade shakes and floats. The fried chicken is the best. The servers are friendly folks, real small town retro feel.

The fried fish and shrimp was recommended Friday by the server and it was amazing. Server was very friendly

Service was great, place was clean, for dinner: had the chicken and dressing ( the dressing was really dry and clumped together) turnip greens (delicious) , mashed potatoes n gravy (okay) , cucumber salad (okay) and a slice of chocolate pie (dry) for dessert. read more

Place used to be great. Now it's dirty and unkept. Needs better management and a good cleaning crew

Went in for food but to be honest the smell in the restaurant made me sick to my stomach but my daughter wanted to get a ice cream cone so I went ahead and got her one and ended up throwing it out the window on the way home.. she tried eating it but it was freezer burnt and when she went to try and eat some of the cone the paper that comes on it stuck on the cone so she couldn't eat it either.. just disappointed will attach pictures of the cone read more

Holt's Diner - Paper stuck on the cone - Diners Near Me - Winchester, Tennessee

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Excellent fried chicken. They use the "broaster" method for cooking it. I thought it was a marketing brand but it's an actual technique that is delicious. Good friendly service, too. read more

Great little diner! Very clean and inviting. I had the broasted chicken my husband had the meatloaf. We finished off with a banana spilt. Definitely will return. read more

Holt's Diner - Banana split - Diners Near Me - Winchester, Tennessee

This is an excellent, very clean and comfortable restaurant in the 50s diner format, serving delicious broasted chicken and everyday blue plate specials. Their fried pork chops, liver and onions and turkey and dressing, with a wide assortment of veggies, are awesome. They have a number of delicious types of hamburgers, as well as hotdogs and corn dogs. Not to be left off, is their great fried catfish and shrimp plates. I enjoy my coffee and eat something here almost every day, as the prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant to others. Very family friendly. It should be 5-star! read more

The food was good would come back to the place again,very fast,clean place to eat cheap affordable

Never disappointed . Loved everything I got here.Good food and good service. If you love home cooked type southern food this is the place to go read more

We are all about supporting small businesses in the area and we have done carry out multiple times during Covid. The chicken is sooo incredible! I'm sure you are wondering at this point why I only gave 2 stars... We decided to try dine in today and we ended up leaving without eating. The place was packed with no distancing between tables that we could see. The deciding factor for us though was looking into the kitchen and not seeing one single employee wearing a mask. So they can prepare food with no mask, the girls handing it out had them....so that's a hard no for us. read more

I had high hopes for this restaurant from the Yelp rating. One positive, the young lady who took our order was nice. But everything else was negative. It was very dirty, no paper towels in the bathroom, a gallon of bleach on the floor in the bathroom, plastic utensils given to eat hot food, "out of Coke". The food took FOREVER and the place was not that busy. But all that aside, the place was DIRTY. The ketchup bottles had dried on ketchup. This is by far the worst condition of a restaurant we have eaten in many years. That is because we rely on Yelp. This time Yelp failed! This is NOT a four star restaurant. It seems pretty clear the management of the place does not care about basic restaurant requirements. read more

Came to this establishment with family. We ordered a burger and fries, a two piece chicken meal, and an order of bone in breaded Buffalo wings. Everything came out better than expected. Hot, fresh, and delicious. The service was quick, polite, and respectful. I would recommend this place to everyone. read more

If you want to step back in time or pretend you are Marty McFly, go to Holt's dinner. There is a jutebox you are able to pick tunes for free, hand-dipped ice cream cones and of course SunDrop because you are in Tennessee. Pros: -large size portions -comfort food, cooked well -tastes fresh -real chicken...no nuggets here -creamy, thick mac and cheese -daily specials never change (Saturday was a BBQ plate) -melt in your mouth dinner rolls Cons: -cole slaw was lacking in flavor and extremely disappointing -baked beans are not what I traditionally think of baked beans (I consider bakes beans like Busch's). baked beans had ground meat and chunks of tomatoes read more

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July 19 2023 have been waiting on 2 plates and I have sit in the drive up window for 20 minutes waiting on my food. The cashier tells me will I take less change because she has no change In her register. What ???? This place has good food but the service from the employees is just barely there HELLO. HELP at his place to get some help read more

Holt's Diner is a neat little place with a "throwback" design and jukebox. The food is good and reasonably priced. The Broaster Chicken is excellent. Nice little small town restaurant. read more

If you're looking for a 50's/60's style diner experience, you won't be disappointed. They even have hand-dipped ice cream and shakes. The mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls will melt in your mouth. My hubby liked the fried chicken and sweet, mayonaisey slaw too. I want to try the burger which looked really good, but at 1/2 lb., will probably need to share. I'll need to check out the fries and potato wedges at some point too. We think that the prices fit this venue. read more

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Great place "Diner". Friendliest, clean Food fresh & great! I would eat there & Vivid Lounge !

Food was good but burger meat bland. We enjoyed it anyway. Seashore fries were yummy. Sweet potato casserole was good but what's up with the 3-bite serving??? I paid for a full side and got a taste.... read more

We have eaten here many times and have never been disappointed. The daily specials are the best: meatloaf is a favorite; macaroni and cheese is perfect; but I love the broasted chicken salad (huge amount of chicken on romaine lettuce). The atmosphere is fun and the staff are more than helpful and friendly. Love Holts! read more

The food was great. Not your normal dinner. You place your order at the register pay and then go sit. It has that dinner style and feel to it. We just happened to be there on bingo night. It was entertaining and the food was great. Half pound burgers and several different sides to choose from. My wife said they have the second best spicy chicken sandwich. The best being good old Chick. They have an ice cream bar to boot. So if you find yourself in little Winchester TN stop here if you get the time. read more

Holt's Diner - Diners Near Me - Winchester, Tennessee

Awesome! Some of the best Burgers around. The diner is super clean and the staff is great. My new favorite place. read more

Holt's Diner - Diners Near Me - Winchester, Tennessee

I have eaten at Holt's Diner several times and it has been good most of the time. I had the fried chicken sandwich and it was very disappointing. I thought it would be similar to Popeyes, Chick-fil -a, or Kentucky fried chicken. It was a frozen thin piece of chicken! I was very disappointed! read more

As a college student on the mountain, so happy my friends and I decided to finally drop in! The food was so good, definitely recommend the burgers and mac 'n cheese! read more

The food was delicious. The value was right on target for a diner. The staff was very friendly.

Down home old fashioned get with the program great food kinda place. Don't think twice. Just go!

Really good meat and three vegetable plates. A bit confusing at first, because you order like a fast food restaurant, but they actually serve you. Seemed to be filled with locals and everyone was very nice. read more

Excellent service and food. Our new favorite place to eat from Sewanee. The diner gives a retro feel and plays music from the time period. The staff is kind and hard working. Tables and seats are clean. Food is awesome and features fried chicken and southern classics. A must try in the Winchester-Dechard area. read more

Clean facility! Staff is always very nice and helpful. Food is fresh and super tasty! My favorite thing to order is the basic cheeseburger. It is plenty big enough and I enjoy the selection of fries available to order as well! They also have daily specials in the form of home-cooked meals. One of my favorite places in town! Hand-dipped ice cream shakes are the best way to top off the meal :) read more

Delicious! Driving through and wanted an inexpensive good place to eat with three kids. This place was all that! So glad we looked on yelp to find a place to eat. Family if five ate a full meal for under $30. Husband had the chicken plate, yum! I enjoyed a Caleb burger and fries, fantastic, fresh with all the toppings. Even had a cute kids area in the back where they hung out before our food was ready. We will definitely be back the next time we come through town! read more

I hate to say this because it is such a cute little atmosphere but the food is terrible!!

Tried this place for an early lunch today with my family. The burgers were nothing special and my husband's chili came out luke warm at best. They brought another bowl nice and hot, but it tasted like it was fresh out of a can. We ordered 2 chess pieces of pie, but when it came time to get them they said they were out and offered a choc chip pie in place off. It was terrible. We will not be going back. read more

This is the best restaurant in Winchester TN. You really need to order fried chicken, mash potatoes and finish it off with a hand-dipped ice-cream and a 2-hour nap!! Amazing food at a very reasonable price! read more

Great food, staff, owners, atmosphere! The nostalgia is a welcome distraction to a busy world. Love that they're serving breakfast now, too! Highly recommend eating here, if only for the hand-dipped ice cream :) This is just what our community needed... read more

Great comfort food, fast, clean and friendly, good prices. Nostalgic atmosphere. Owners are great and plenty of parking.