We're in Knoxville this week for a conference and had been staying downtown, mostly walking or…read moretaking shuttles everywhere. Tonight, we needed to run to the store, and while driving away from the city we actually commented on how there didn't seem to be many restaurants around. A few minutes later, we spotted Ye Olde Steak House sitting off the road on the left and immediately thought, "That place has character." After shopping, we decided to head back and give it a try...and I am SO glad we did. Walking inside felt like stepping into an old rustic cabin full of warmth and history. We were greeted by a gentleman in an apron who welcomed us with a smile and joked, "Well, I don't typically seat people, but let's give it a try." He laughed, found our server, Kendall, and got us settled at a table. From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere felt homey, genuine, and completely unpretentious in the best possible way. The gentleman chatted with us for a moment and mentioned he had worked there for 57 years. When we looked at the menu and read the story on the front, everything clicked...this place is truly a Knoxville institution that has perfected its craft over generations. The menu was refreshingly simple: appetizers, sandwiches, sides, steaks, prime rib, chicken, shrimp, combos, specialties and desserts. No gimmicks. Just great food done right. Kendall was our server, and she was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. So kind, genuine, attentive, and full of great recommendations. We started with the charbroiled shrimp she suggested, and WOW...incredible flavor. Served with drawn butter, but honestly didn't even need it. We could have easily ordered a second round. The salads were old-school perfection: fresh iceberg lettuce, tomato, purple onion, carrots...exactly the kind of starter salad I love. We added bacon and cheese, and the homemade ranch was fantastic. Then came the star of the show: our filets. As a native Texan, I do not take steak lightly. We are surrounded by incredible steakhouses and barbecue back home, so I came in ready to judge. The gentleman who was cooking actually brought the steaks out himself and asked us to cut into them to ensure they were cooked properly. Y'all...this steak was fantastic. Tender like butter. Perfectly cooked. Honestly a great steak...sure kicked the pants off some of those high-end steakhouses that charge triple the price. My baked potato was perfectly cooked and a decent sized potato too. And I have to mention the little touches too...the club crackers and cheese spread they bring to the table when you arrive were an unexpected surprise. I'm not a big bread person so I enjoyed that difference. One of my favorite parts of the evening was simply watching the dining room around us. Prime rib plates were flying out nonstop, and at one point the woman behind us gave her husband a bite of hers. He closed his eyes and said, "Oh my gosh, that is amazing!" You could literally see the joy on his face. Safe to say when I return to Knoxville, I WILL be ordering the prime rib. As the night went on, we realized the gentleman who originally seated us was actually the owner, David. He came back by to check on our meal, and later we saw him bussing tables and helping everywhere he could. When we asked if he does it all, he simply smiled and said one of his servers was out sick and he wanted to help. Kendall later confirmed he's the owner and told us, "He's the kindest man. He does everything...cuts meat, seats tables, helps cook, cleans up... whatever is needed." She also said she truly loves working for him, and honestly, you can feel that culture throughout the restaurant. This isn't a flashy, fancy steakhouse...it's something different. It's authentic. Family-owned. Generational. A place built on hard work, hospitality, consistency, and genuinely outstanding food. If you're visiting Knoxville or even just passing through, look this place up and make the stop. Thank you to David, Kendall, and the entire team for such an unexpectedly amazing dining experience. We'll absolutely be back.

There were many things that were unimpressive to me at first- no reservations, didn't have wine,…read moredecorating was ok, no dress code..... BUT THE FOOD WAS SOOOO GOOD!!!! Started with the charbroiled shrimp with drawn better- this was so good that we got a second order of it! We then ordered the T-bone which was perfectly cooked and melted in our mouth. My husband ordered the broccoli casserole (I made fun of him) but it was amazing too! The food here is incredible and I highly recommend!

Return visit back did not disappoint. Really was a big fan of the duck I and the couple of bites of…read moresteak I got to sneak off my wife's plate! The service was good, timely and brought out timely. The inside was nice that afternoon and everything looked tidied up inside. Will definitely be back as we work through our faves, but would come and try it.

Came here last Sunday and everything was splendid. The owner who greeted us at the front was…read morewelcoming and our server, Nicholas, was attentive and polite. The interior was also nice. But what about the food? Amazing, great. I had the shrimp and grits and they were delicious (and I usually don't like grits). My cousin and aunty's meat was tender and rich. Dessert was also great, especially the Pecan Pie. If you're in the area and looking for somewhere to eat, it's a must!

Wow - amazing from start to finish…read more Interior was nice and modern, with a well stocked bar, tables and booth options. Service was top notch. Created by a hostess, seated promptly, and server showed up quickly to introduce himself. Server was attentive but not intrusive. Food was absolutely amazing. The beef Wellington was perfectly cooked, the mashed potatoes were a generous portion and absolutely delicious. Asparagus was grilled and delicious. All in all one of my top meals of all time. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion.

This was out fourth trip to Elkmont. Our previous trips have been exceptional. As always, our…read morecocktails shined & foot was delicious. Shout out to our bartender, who has helped us all the times we've been. Richie was our server this trip. He was patient & knowledgeable; our dinner started off on the right foot. However, as things unfolded, the ball was dropped. Food not arriving or being forgotten l, which did affect the pacing of dinner. It was unfortunate & I felt like Ritchie could have easily recovered if he'd made a small effort, but he did not. It was not busy, however I also did not see many servers & the bartenders also left while we were still eating.

We were at Windriver to look at homes, and had dinner at Citico's…read more We learned the chef is new for the restaurant, and is in the process of putting together menu changes, and has adopted a farm to table philosophy for Citico's. We started with the pimento dip, the menu states it comes with tortilla chips, but the chef has changed to use fresh homemade potato chips instead which both my wife and I prefer. It was really good. Next, we received our main courses. I ordered the steak, which comes with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli. My wife ordered the salmon, which comes with rice. The steak was so good, it is now tied with the best steak I have ever had in my life. It was cooked perfectly, but what set it apart is that it was the most tender, melt in your mouth steak I have ever had. I don't know how they can get a steak that tender, but it was amazing. There were not a bad bite to the steak, it was really a perfect cut of steak that was sourced local. My wife's salmon was just as good, a crispy exterior with a moist, perfectly cooked filet of salmon. For dessert we ordered the Molton lava cake which my wife says she is a connoseur of molten lava cakes and is picky when it comes to them. Her verdict: amazing. This was really an excellent dinner in a cozy restaurant at the club. I would highly recommend Citico's, and have nothing but the highest praise for the new head chef.

They messed up a preordered special, but handled it appropriately. Food is awesome when they're on…read moretheir game.

I wish I could rate as a 3.5 star…read more We stopped by Fork & Vine in Lenoir City for lunch today. Overall, we thought the food was good, maybe even very good. I also appreciate supporting locally owned restaurants over national chains whenever I can. All things being equal, I'll choose the small business every time. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect from a small town Italian restaurant, and the service was perfectly acceptable. I don't have any complaints about the cleanliness, the staff, or the quality of the food. My only criticism is the value. For lunch, my wife and I ordered two iced teas, Chicken Alfredo with chicken, and Chicken Parmesan. Both entrees were $24 each. Our bill before tax and tip was $61. By the time tax and a standard tip were added, we were at about $74. The portions were average. They weren't small, but they certainly weren't generous either. The meals did not include a side salad, and we were served one small piece of bread each. If you wanted more bread, there was an additional charge. If I could make one suggestion to the owner, it wouldn't be to lower the prices. Instead, I would focus on increasing the value. At these price points, especially in a small town, I think every entree should include unlimited bread and a side salad. That small addition would completely change my perception of the experience. As it stands, I don't see myself returning unless the value proposition changes. Not because the restaurant isn't good. Not because it wasn't clean. Not because the food wasn't enjoyable. It's simply because I don't think the overall experience matches the price. Had we added salads and extra bread, our lunch would have been pushing $100 after tax and tip, and that's difficult to justify when there are other restaurants in the area offering a more complete meal for similar or even lower prices. I genuinely hope they succeed because locally owned restaurants are important, and I'd much rather support them than a chain restaurant. The food was good, the restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly. I simply think the value proposition needs to improve. If every entree came with a side salad and unlimited bread, I would gladly give them another try.

Absolutely great! Excellent food and diverse menu. NOW they bake their own focaccia! Fabulous…read morefocaccia with olive oil and fresh garlic. Nice outdoor patio - that is dog friendly- yes right here in Lenoir City! The owner Will is kind and welcoming and is there to make sure all is running well. Reasonable prices for the quality of meals served and Good sized portions. Thank you so much for setting high standards and giving us a great restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal and glass of wine!

What a pleasant surprise! When you are forced to make a food choice bc you are known as the yelper…read moresometimes you just have to make a decision and boy did this one pay off. Do not let the outside of this place turn you away. It looks like a throw away but you would be doing yourself a dis service. Do not sleep on the Neva's potatoes or the Awesome Avocado Jack Burger subbing the veg burger for a meat burger... they are a steak house. Two others changed their orders after I ordered. It was excellent. It would be a vibey spot for a drink or dinner.

Always great food and consistent good service. The vibe is a mix of semi casual and formal all in…read moreone. Tonight we visited for Easter specials. The crab fingers were great, slightly seasoned with drawn butter. The spinach artichoke dip is always great and served with house fried chips. The chop steak is fresh ground daily in house. It normally comes with bell peppers and onions but I'm not a pepper girly. Their steak fries are baked potato wedges that are flash fried crisp which is better than frozen fries. The steak special was the 28oz bone in ribeye that is also cut fresh daily. It originally comes with balsamic onions and a blue cheese butter, but we opted for no onions and swapped for Worcestershire butter and had it with the spicy spinach Mac and cheese. The dessert was the strawberry shortcake with every component being made from scratch in house too! We also got the house made chocolate cake special to go. Wonderful meal we will be back!

Talk about a prize meal! The Italian Chicken Ciabatta Sandwich was the bomb:…read moreFlour dusted chicken | prosciutto | grilled artichokes | red onion | sliced tomato | arugual| parmesan | pesto mayo.It came with a fantastic house salad consisting of fresh mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, shaved Parmesan, candied nuts and a dressing of choice. Cold, crisp and delicious to the last bite. Top it off with excellent service, especially since our party consisted of 8 people. Our server treated us well and efficiently. One minor hitch -- we were seated at a long table with 4 on one side and 4 on the other. When the restaurant filled with customers, we could only hear the person next to or directly across from us. It was noisy. We happened to come on a night when a glass of wine was half price Such a bargain! I only wish I had taken a photo of my delicious entree yet with a party of 8 chatty friends catching up, it was easy to forget.

We enjoy this restaurant. We love that they have multiple mocktail options since we're sober, we…read morelove that they're openly Christian (the walls in the bathroom make this obvious) and the service is always great (even when there has been mistakes in food). This was our 3rd visit in as many months and the service was great and most of the food was too. My husband loved his duck, my salad was yummy and the top half of my crab cake was great. Sadly, they burned the bottom and hid it on the bottom so I had to peel it off to eat the rest but once I did it was yummy. My husband also loved his mocktail. It was quiet in there for a Saturday night but I love that. We can actually have a conversation. We'll continue to come back.

We sat outside. The view was beautiful. Jenna Loveless was one of the best servers we have had in…read moreyears. The ahi tuna salad was great. Would highly recommend! Hopefully you will get her section!

First time trying this restaurant and they blew it out the water! During your wait there is seating…read moreoutside and a path to the boats that were gorgeous! The wait time was spot on, 25 mins and we were seated on the porch which was beautiful We ordered calamari and spinach dip was delicious and we ate it all My daughter and I ordered the sirloin, me with a sweet potato and my daughter got a regular potato. I had a Caesar salad and my daughter a regular salad. My husband got the special which was halibut with asparagus and broccoli! Which he ate it all!!! We have become lovers of this restaurant!!!! Waytago!!!!