Great news if you're unaware. They have brought back the lunch buffet. They also have a breakfast…read morebuffet, but I've not tried it. The lunch buffet, $12.99, all you can eat, is excellent. Today I had fried chicken, pinto beans, coleslaw, apples, and fried okra. Everything was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive.

Quaint cafe with friendly service and good food. Perfect for breakfast in the area if looking for…read moresomething other than Waffle House.

We've been going to the Mountain Goat for years now, and it never disappoints…read more I kinda hate to say that because it will become even more popular, but they deserve a 5-Star review for consistently good food and good service, too. We especially enjoy their pizza because it's consistently good. We went on Saturday and it was packed, so service was a bit slower than normal, but it was worth the wait. Will we go back?? Absolutely we will!! We consider it the best Monteagle has to offer! Sorry, no pictures this time because we were so hungry we ate prior to photos. Use your imagination this time.

Love this place, sandwiches (BLT) are amazing, pizza is really good but the desserts are out of…read morethis world! Great little local spot that we try & always hit on our way through town.

Great little spot for breakfast. The bagel sandwich and a coffee was just perfect…read more I stopped by the evening earlier and they do stop serving food around eight, so don't plan on late-night food.

Shenanigans is one of those restaurants which all the local people know but the tourists might just…read moremiss it. You enter from the the parking lot and are seated right away wherever you like. We tried their muffaletta which is something we really love having visited New Orleans a few times. They did an excellent job replicating it. We also got a side of fried mushrooms and fried pickles which were made nice and piping hot and were crispy and delicious. The food was also reasonably priced. I recommend shenanigans for their fresh excellent food at good affordable prices with a nice relaxing vibe.

Casual atmosphere, kind servers, and great wings! Came for their brunch(which is not available)…read more Doing a daily special instead. Sat out on the patio and while we stuck apps, we will go back! Wings were big, well seasoned, and freshly prepared. Housemaid fries were well seasoned. Ask for them crispy. Cheese curds and burger were very good. Southwest eggroll with sweet dipping sauce was just good. Sat and visited with friendly folks on the patio and learned there are certain specials on certain nights.

Amazing steak. Juicy, flavorful with a nice char grilled taste. Broccoli was also cooked perfectly…read more There was live music and the place was loud and fun.

Great beer. Nice selection of greasy-fork foods. Generous person for the hungry diner. The service…read moreis friendly, and the owner is present and funny. This cafe is more of a bistro or bar, but with a country-style. The food was yummy. A lot of fried food, but very satisfying.

Good food, great service. The place got a little loud but not bad. Had a good time. Recommend highlyread more

Nice, classic, resort ambiance. Friendly local service. Dining on patio was perfect on a spring…read moreevening. One of us had the burger and fries. Very good! Fried Brussels appetizer was huge, but also very delicious. Seafood pasta was rich but also savory with a hint of heat. We will be back.

Beautiful hotel right on the campus at the University of the South. The restaurant is tucked inside…read moreand they serve up a nice meal. Options from steak, to meatloaf and burgers. They also have a nice bourbon list if that interests you. Service has always been good and we enjoy visiting for dinner.

We tried breakfast and it was sub par. Not terrible, but not great either. I've heard good things…read moreabout their lunch and dinner so I'll try it sometime. Update: Dinner is good! Cheeseburger and nacho cheese fries were good, and I had a sun drop roll for dessert and it's very good.

No longer open for breakfast. Walked from downtown to find it closed. Sign says the open at 11:00…read moreeveryday except Sunday.

We were in the mood for some live music and good southern food so we decided to checkout Smoke…read moreHouse on Monteagle. The restaurant is located behind the namesake lodge and has ample parking. They had a nice fireplace going on outside due to chilly weather. Inside was a super cozy southern vibe kind of a place. There were a lot of music memorabilia on the walls. The live music was really good. Randy Finchum kicked off the music and played original and sometimes hilarious songs. He made sure to crack a lot of jokes and stories between the songs. For food we tried fried pickles, fried okra, fried brussels sprouts, and sausage with onions and peppers. Yep...no sight of greens but man was everything delicious. Also, they have cheap beers available but only in bottles. If you're in the mood for some good southern food with a cozy funky vibe then checkout Smoke House.

It was National Pickle Day, so naturally I had to stop somewhere and eat something pickle themed!…read more We were passing through Monteagle on a road trip and stopped here for a little snack -- fried pickles and okra. The breading ratio was awesome, thin enough to not overwhelm and make it too thick and dense. Came out steaming hot so clearly made fresh. Decor inside was adorable. Had a stage for live music in the evenings. Really kind staff. I'd made it a point to stop again if I ever find myself in that neighborhood again.

It's the lunch option if you're staying on inn property during the day. So we got to go orders of…read moreburgers and fries. The burgers ('Miss Dessie', their bacon cheese burger) were fine, nothing memorable. They're generous with the sides of fries. The regular fries are thick and wavy, and could have used more crunch. Wife liked the sweet potato waffle fries, so much that he finished them off. Got a vanilla shake, which appeared to be a real ice cream based shake, and was really good. Unfortunately, they didn't have any lids, so it was served in a flimsy plastic lidless cup. Not so great to travel. Note that there does not appear to be any sign for the grill, it's just a counter in the golf shop. So pay attention to your GPS, and be forewarned that the driveway is one way, with the entrance being the first turn off of Greens View Road.

We really enjoyed this stop on our trip. It is off the highway by5 miles but the drive is…read morebreathtaking. Beautiful day, great service and good food. This off the path place sits at the golf course overlooking the driving range. They have a cozy fireplace going and the food was good. I enjoyed the vibe and the people. Sides the university of the south and greens view lookout on the end of the road was worth the extra feet drive. Thanks for the tip girls!!!!

After a show at the caverns we were looking for a local place and found Papa Ron's. What a find!…read more The popeye pizza was amazing. We also split a spinach salad - there was plenty for three people. Homemade bread to start. We would definitely go again when in the area. We walked in and were seated immediately. Our server was attentive, friendly, and fun. The restaurant itself is very clean and spacious.

We love Papa Ron's the mushroom bisque is so good, sweet tea is delicious, and the salmon is my…read morefavorite. Really nothing is bad there pizza is great...Every once in a while they have crab legs!