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    Pete's Place

    4.1 (45 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Burgers, American
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Krista S.

    My husband had a job up in Maynardville this afternoon. He finished close to dinner time and we decided to stop in this local restaurant. At first glance we weren't sure if it was a restaurant and thought maybe it was just a bar. We took a chance and walked into the lobby. We were further confused upon entering the lobby. There was no one there to greet you and there were two doors. The door on the left said OPEN so we took a chance on that being the entrance. That door did lead to a dining room but again there was no one to greet you and tables were very close to the door. We sat ourselves and waited just a few minutes for a very nice young server to come over. She greeted us with menus, silverware, and took our drink order. After sitting there for a few minutes we realized she was the only server on that side of the restaurant. (We found out the other door led to the other side and it was a bar but also had tables.) We both ordered sweet tea and it was made just like this southern girl likes it, with lots of sugar!! She did a great job keeping our glasses full even for my husband who is a guzzler. After reading a few of the reviews, we ordered the 10-12 ounce ribeye, which was $1 more due to increased beef prices. We both ordered our steaks medium rare, baked potato, and a loaded salad. The loaded salad was $2 more but well worth it. The bacon was more like smoked ham, the shredded cheese seemed to be shredded onsite rather than preshredded, and it was delicious. The baked potato was soft and fluffy! The ribeyes were a little gristly not just fat that you would expect from a ribeye. They were cooked to a perfect medium rare, red warm center. They steaks were chargrilled and the flavor was excellent. If I'd known the grill master knew how to grill a good steak, so many don't now a days, I would have ordered it medium. It was a little too red in some places for me but otherwise had a great flavor. The reason we rated it a 3 was because: 1. The confusion at the entrance. We almost left because we didn't know which door to enter. 2. How dark the parking lot was which I didn't even mention in my review but you can see in the pictures. They need some outdoor lighting. And 3. The gristly steak, both my husbands and my steak was very gristly. For $20, I expect a good cut of meat. My husband described it as very stringy. As far as COVID restrictions, the server was wearing a mask but the tables were not properly distanced and the dining room was full.

    Pete 's Ribeye, onion rings, and baked potato
    Bonnie L.

    Solid place and great atmosphere. Was recommended to head up to Pete's Place by some friends knowing we are on the hunt for good food. It was worth the drive. When we arrived on a Saturday night it was pretty busy, with quite a waiting list. When you walk in there is a board you add you name and number in party to. There are two doors - door on right leads to the bar area, door to left leads to the more dining like room area. While we waited I decided to go to the bar and grab us a few beers, very reasonably priced. The place was packed so it did take a minute to get served but not a big deal. We waited in the "hallway where we walked in" and it maybe took about 15-20 minutes before we were seated. We ended up being seated on the bar side at a high top. Our waitress was quick to come over with menus and get our drink order. We ordered a Pete's Ribeye (rare) with baked potato and onion rings and a Pasta Alfredo with a baked potato as a side. Everything was very good. The ribeye was a little gristly and I should've ordered it medium rare rather than rare since it is a little more of a fatty steak and needed the few extra minutes to render the fat. Onion rings and baked potato were good. My husband had the pasta and he said it was good. We will definitely go back and try it again! Pricing was overall very reasonable too, I think both meals, and a few rounds of drinks we were under $50 not bad at all!

    2 Grouper Fillets with okra and French fries.

    My son was wanting fried catfish and we were actually heading somewhere else. The other place was crowded so we ended up here. He changed his mind and got fried grouper, as did I. My other son got the ribeye. We spoke with folks at the tables on each side of us and they both talked up the ribeye. They are BIG! We tried food off of each other's plates and there were no complaints. I enjoyed the grouper but I will probably get the ribeye next time. It's big enough to share. Service - can't say enough there. Super sweet young lady waited on us. Everyone had a smile. Definitely heading back and taking others with us.

    Pete's Ribeye steak, medium
    Gregory A.

    One of the best rib eye steaks I've ever tasted. The homemade chips were too thin, and the "loaded" side salad had more onion than lettuce for some reason, so maybe I should have just gotten the regular salad for $2 less. Not much of a beer selection, odd for a tavern.

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    Food was Great prices are good. Family owned and operated. I recommend you and your family try.

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    While there, a lady was basically served raw chicken tenders. My food was fine. Service is hit or miss.

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    Been three times now, good food, cute place. Quick service each time. Will definitely keep going back.

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    This was a great find after traveling all day. The food was good and the service even better!

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    Typically really good food. They have great grilled chicken and hot tenders. Favorite of my family!

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