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Ruby & Family Diner

4.2 (21 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Todd L.

It was the first time there, and what a great spot for so.e really great diner food. We were yold to seat ourselves, and very shortly there after our waitress gave us our menues and got our coffee order. She was super attentive, and seemingly, in 5 minutes, our orders came out and were delicious. Inside, it was typical for a small local diner, but it was also very clean and cheerful. Great prices, great food, great service. They did a great job, and from the number of people there, we weren't the only ones to think so!!.

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Mud B.

Small place. There is a sign that says there is only two of us working so if you are in a hurry go somewhere else. We couldn't tell. Basic, good food. Just seems like a small family place that does exactly what they say they do.

https://www.offthebeatenpathwithct.com/the-blog/rubys-diner-benton-tennessee I wrote more details in my travel blog. The place was immaculate, the food was terrific, the service was quick, and the place was practical, with enough room for a wheelchair. Expect to spend about $15 each.

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Excellent food. Locally owned and operated by Joann and Clyde. On any given you will be greeted by MS Joann and if you're lucky Mr Clyde will come out of the kitchen and speak. Very honest hometown hardworking people. LOVE THIS PLACE.

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Sweet little local diner, good food, reasonable prices and kind owners that run the diner.

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Great place for breakfast! Huge pancakes, gravy and biscuits, eggs, crispy bacon, coffee. Service was wonderful as well. Totally enjoyed

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3 years ago

The cheeseburger I had was excellent. My family enjoyed the food and the service. The decorations and the set up of the place is gorgeous.

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Staff was very friendly and we were all pleasantly surprised with the prices and amount of food received.

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“On any given you will be greeted by MS Joann and if you're lucky Mr Clyde will come out of the kitchen and speak.”

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Hibachi Pizza - Pepperoni pizza

Hibachi Pizza

4.1(32 reviews)
0.9 mi
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Hmmmm, I really wanted to love this place as it's in my hood, but I was kinda let down…read more The staff when we went were super young and seemed a lot were new so I was trying to be patient. But the sweet girl taking orders didn't really know what she was doing and put in our order a bit wrong. The couple in front of us had their order messed up too. The interior of the place wasn't that inviting or clean, but we opted to eat in anyway. But IF we go back that won't be happening. My husband got a basic cheese pizza because that's how he judges all pizza places the first time around. It was just OK to him. I got the pickle chips since they were 'breaded in-house' and the BBQ Burger. The pickle chips were so over-seasoned and salty I couldn't even eat them - and I LOVE salt. What a shame. The only redeeming thing was the burger and fries. While the burger didn't have what it was supposed to on it and you don't get the option on the temperature of the meat, it was still a good burger. The fries were also super crispy and fluffy inside. So pretty hit-and-miss for me. I'm going to have to think twice before I go back.

Love hibachi? Love pizza? ummm...together? Well, why the heck not. While they DO have hibachi…read moregoodies that can be served on a specialty pizza, note that most of their menu is served as individual, more traditional items (like hibachi, a burger, or pizza...not all meshed together). This place was a bit of a hike for us but so worth it for the delicious pizza. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, garlic knots, and deluxe hibachi that comes with beef, chicken, and shrimp and a side salad and soup. If we were rating this place on the pizza and knots alone-5 stars all day long. The crust is so light, chewy and flavorful. The garlic knots actually remind me of the super unique rolls at the local Brazilian steakhouse. They have an outer chew but the inside is so soft that it almost melts in your mouth. The hibachi was...okay. My first bite of the entire meal was the beef and it was unfortunately so chewy that it was inedible. I crossed my fingers it was just that one piece. Nope. Our family ended up discarding every piece of beef, which was an expensive disappointment. The shrimp and chicken were tasty but overshadowed by the sea of onions and mushrooms. We were grateful for the salad and soup, although we couldn't distinguish what the soup was meant to be. My kiddo asked what the hot, brown salt water was. :-) The ginger salad was iceberg lettuce with a very thick, chunky ginger dressing. If that's your thing, rock on! For hibachi, we will probably stick with Fuji. In general, we will be back for the pizza soon and look forward to trying the burgers, which we've heard are great.

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BBQ Burger - Aaron Style

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Oakey’s Sports Grill - Western burger

Oakey’s Sports Grill

3.0(53 reviews)
4.8 mi

I took the dog and sat outside. After about 15 mins I asked a guy headed to the bar to see if he…read morecould spot our waitress. The young lady then rushed outside and apoligised for not seeing us sat there. Service and the food were both very good after we spoke. There are a couple of downsides however: 1. There is no dog bowls or water easily availible for the dog. 2. The seats are starting to tear and give way. 3. The table was not wiped down recently. 4. It seems to double as a smoking area. Menu selections trend towards deep fried foods a lot. The selection of craft beers is extremely limited but the usual cheap "Lite" swill is plentiful. The patio is large and well laid out, it could be a lot better run.

I have to say I'm done with Oakey's. When we first came long ago, it was just OK to me then. It's…read moreonly gone downhill since. Everything has declined - service, food, and drinks. I've tried several things on the menu, and the wings were about the only things that kept me coming back. The garlic knots were inedible, our meals have been lukewarm, they don't have stuff consistently, and the last time we were in, I got an eye roll from the bartender when I asked for something. Yeah - sealed the deal - that was the straw - done. Bye Bye - adios. We finally went to Buffalo Mountain Grill, which has a similar vibe, and we will not be coming back here.

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Aubrey's - Oak Ridge - Fried green heaven... added blue cheese on the side

Aubrey's - Oak Ridge

4.0(205 reviews)
6.0 mi
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I tried Aubrey's in Oak Ridge back in '22, and I have to admit I was not impressed. The food was…read moreacceptable and the service was good, but I did not care for the beverage options. As a diabetic, I avoid sugary soda, etc so I asked what my options were and was told it was Diet Coke. I find Diet Coca Cola to be vile, even among diet sodas, so that was a no go. Many local restaurants have begun offering Coke Zero, a much more palatable alternative, but not them. I settled for iced tea. The tea was not great, as is often the case, so I told them I'd likely come more frequently if they improved their beverages. All that being said, I recently tried again and found that they do now carry Coke Zero. And the meal was excellent (maybe because I wasn't disappointed in the soda, maybe it just improved). Regardless, of why, I can now say it was an excellent experience, either way the dinner rolls being a standout in my memory. I shall not wait three and a half years to return.

Aubrey's is almost always packed, which makes it seem like a standout spot in our small town. After…read morevisiting a few times, though, I've found it to be... pretty average. They do offer outdoor seating, which is nice, although I'm not sure yet if it's dog-friendly--something I'll have to check out next time. We usually sit at the bar, and one thing I've learned is that you need to be very specific with your drink order if you have preferences. For example, if you order a dirty martini without clarification, be prepared for a glass that tastes almost entirely like olive brine. Asking for "light" on the olive juice is a must. Even a standard vodka martini doesn't automatically come with a lemon twist, which feels like a small but noticeable miss. Service has consistently been solid--friendly and attentive, about what you'd expect. The food, however, has been hit or miss. I tried the FGTs twice, hoping the first experience was just an off night, but they still weren't memorable enough to order again. The steak tips appetizer has been the one standout for us--really flavorful--but if you're planning on ordering a steak entrée, doubling up on steak feels a bit redundant. The salads that come with the meals are reliably good, and the steaks themselves are decent, especially with the loaded baked potato on the side. That said, I ordered a fish dish on one visit that was forgettable enough that I can't even recall exactly what it was--just that I wouldn't order it again. Overall, Aubrey's is perfectly fine, but it hasn't wowed me. At this price point, I think there are better options around town. We might stop back in from time to time if we're in the mood for something different.

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Aubrey's - Oak Ridge - Strawberry Salad and Chardonnay

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Aubrey's - Oak Ridge - Cheddar Burger no cheddar. Added pickles (not shown) & those Sauteed Mushrooms!!

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Cheddar Burger no cheddar. Added pickles (not shown) & those Sauteed Mushrooms!!

Fire & Salt - Shrimp & scallop

Fire & Salt

4.2(64 reviews)
6.2 mi

Everything was super. I started with a yummy cocktail--Lazy Daze. It was lemony with mulled mint…read moreand rosemary, very tasty. We had bread w/olive oil while we perused the menu. The focaccia is heavenly! Our selections were the pork chop with peachy grits(!) and the house made seasonal pasta, which had lots of amazing mushrooms. I added bbq tofu for protein. No regrets. Everything was marvelous. I needed a container for about 1/3 of the pasta. We thought we were too full to continue but Skyler pointed out the dessert is free on your birthday, so...we forced ourselves to try it. We had the Pôt de Crème. And it, too, was marvelous. Our server, Skyler was there when we needed her, very attentive but not overbearing. All in all, a completely delightful experience.

Pasta with no meat was $27, covered in olives. I struggled to leave a negative review because the…read morewaitress was great. Everything else was terrible, except the potato fritters but the price point over-road the flavor. Warm water, if you want bread that will be another $8. The owner did take off the pasta but the pasta needs to come with a warning if you hate olives avoid with your life!! I ask for the olives to be removed and not placed but they pre make the pasta so that is not an option. My husband's dish was equally disappointing, we left starving and spent twice as much as we would have at Season's in Knoxville. Later that night we both had horrible stomach issues. Again the waitress was fantastic but on a Friday evening and there was only 5 other tables should have been the warning sign.

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