The Smokey Q

Great food and great service! We enjoyed our visit a lot, and we will definitely be back!read more

Ordered pickup last night and things were left out of the bags. I would recommend making sure you…read morehave everything you need. Salads if they are included with your meal and things such as butter if you have a baked potato. Food was just ok, chicken was very bland.

Haddock

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Cat fish dinner

Millstone Restaurant & Country Store

4.3(91 reviews)

6.2 mi

Millstone is such a culinary gem in the East Tennessee countryside! They're famous for their giant…read morehamburgers, and the Smokehouse Burger I ordered lived up to the expectations! That magical texture of the crispy, buttered bun against the tender pulled pork, onion ring, and thick double patties is unforgettable!! Drizzled with barbecue sauce, the perfection is complete. And while some burger joints hide behind toppings with lower quality beef, just one taste of the burger patty all by itself makes it clear that Millstone only uses meat of superior quality! It's quite stunning! The fried okra is for real, some of the best I have ever eaten at any restaurant! They say the fried mushrooms are insanely good here, but I'm not a mushroom guy. Try them is that's your thing. They also have a massive burger challenge with sides, but only one teenager ever finished it. If you're anywhere near Dandridge, even if you're two minutes away at I-40's exit 424, GO TO MILLSTONE RESTAURANT!!

The food was delicious! We ordered the chicken tenders and the BBQ trio plate, and both were…read moreexcellent with generous portion sizes. The service was amazing, and everyone we interacted with was incredibly friendly and accommodating. One of the kitchen staff members even helped us open an umbrella so we could sit outside. Later, when he came out for a smoke break and noticed we were still eating, he thoughtfully moved to the other side of the building. We were traveling with our two dogs and appreciated that they were welcome both inside and outside. We chose to sit on the patio, and our waitress immediately brought out a bowl of ice water for the dogs without us even having to ask. The bathrooms were also very clean and charmingly decorated. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we would definitely visit again!

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Millstone Restaurant

Shoney's - Dandridge

3.5(39 reviews)

1.2 mi

We stopped here while passing through and tried the food buffet. I was very surprised at the huge…read moreselection and how well prepared everything was that I tried. Had the catfish breaded in cornmeal flash fried to perfection, cod in a beer type batter, kale, green beans, Cole slaw, and salad from the salad bar section. Everything was so fresh and delicious - up to par with a nice, pricy, dinner restaurant. My husband had fried chicken breast which was cooked to perfection, nice crust and tender, juicy meat along with mashed potatoes, Mac and cheese, salad, cornbread and much more that I can't think of. He loved everything he tried. Our waitress was so friendly and kept our table cleared of used dishes almost immediately. This is the best Shoney's we've ever visited. Actually it's better than many finer restaurants much to our surprise. We'll definitely make this our stop next time we're traveling though!

Our trip there was a train wreck on our taste buds. Cold food on the Buffett and burger order was…read morewrong. After questioning an item we didn't order on the bill, the manager comped the bill. The trip deserved a 1 star but i did get a free glass of tea that was tasty.

Some of our guest favorites! Our breakfast is a great way to start your day!

Our Steakhouse Sirloin is hand-cut, custom-aged, grilled your way, and topped with herb garlic butter!

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Our All-American Burger is a Shoney's® Classic served with American cheese.

China 1

4.0(42 reviews)

1.9 mi

awesome food would come back 100% percent good hibachi steak and chicken i love it also amazing…read moreservice.

Nice selection of dishes on the menu. They have Japanese and Chinese dishes. The Happy Meal is a…read moregreat set that you get an egg roll, California rolls, rice, crab ragoon, and a dish of your choice. The service was good and food came out fast. Bottomless fountain drinks, really nice place to get a nice meal.

Happy meal: pepper steak

Excellent spare ribs!

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Pork fried rice

Verardi’s On The Lake

4.6(53 reviews)

4.9 mi

Stopped here with some of our teammates for baseball. Service was great and the wings were…read moredelicious, and the views were breathtaking. Can't wait to come back!

Craving pizza on a hot summer day. Went here to Veraldi's by the lake for late lunch. Ordered a 12"…read morewhite veggie pizza and a 12" pepperoni and sausage pizza. They were okay at best. Both pizzas lacked the wow factor for flavor and satisfaction. You have to walk up and order outside in the heat and they bring it out to you. Before covid you could go inside and talk with the owners and the pizza was much better. For the cost I rate this a 3-star experience. I have had pizza all over this great country, so I consider myself an experienced reviewer. There is better pizza for a lot less money out there. I cannot recommend this place due to high cost and lacking flavor.

Patio views

Too much cheese.. After this I have told to go a little light on the cheese, and bake my pizza a little longer

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Patio views

Ruby Tuesday

3.0(56 reviews)

1.4 mi

All and all, Pretty good. Drink was strong…read more Server was friendly and came by often enough. Stuffed mushrooms were delicious and hot. Favorite dish of the night. Burnt ends with hickory smoke bbq were good, a little less "burnt" then used to, but very flavorful. The ribeye quesadillas needed to be warmer but very yummy . The guacamole needed salt or seasoning. But, made me believe I had added a vegetable to my plate, haha. The pico was great.

It's really all that's here so let's hope it never closes!…read moreFood is decent- Drinks are cold and strong- Great prices/hh/theme nights Staff is usually fun and polite- Bar staff definitely is Overall a good solid stop

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Bojangles

3.4(8 reviews)

1.2 mi

We are from the south and on this trip we were on our way to SC from Chicago. We always make an…read moreattempt to stop by our favorite restaurants while home and Bojangles is one of them. I must say not all locations are equal; but, this location is exceptionally CLEAN! From the dining area to the bathrooms. The staff was pleasant and the food was what we've come to expect from Bojangles! Thank you staff and management for taking pride in your work space; it shows!

Sum guy names James was rude and total douch refused to give me my chicken biscuit and said I…read moredidn't order even tho I did and payed for it

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Arby's

3.2(12 reviews)

1.3 mi

For a fast food establishment, it filled the bill. Hubby…read morepicked me up dinner because it's to hot to cook, and he was running late from work. He said it was very clean and friendly. I asked for a chicken bacon Swiss sand, and curly fries. It was packed great to go, and I enjoyed

We all know Arby's doesn't serve gourmet food and it's a lower tier fast-food joint. But this…read moreparticular Arby's has wonderful employees! The store is immaculately clean, and the Beef 'n Cheddar and curly fries here are among the best I've eaten at Arby's nationwide network. The location is right off I-40 and it's open until midnight for you late-night road trippers. Thumbs up for this Arby's!

Hubby pickup for me, chicken bacon Swiss, and curly fries. I made the Sriracha mayo

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Subway

4.0(8 reviews)

1.4 mi

Love this place. The pricing is good and they make good sandwiches. The staff is also very friendly…read moreeverytime I go.

The lady in there by herself is always very nice and can make a dang good sub way better than other…read moresubways in area

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Bojangles'

3.3(16 reviews)

1.2 mi

Went to this Bojangles outside of Knoxville, TN and I wonder if it is just the south or most fast…read morefood places outside of the south has no clue about customer service. The chicken was damn good here. Freshly made and piping hot which is how I like it. The size of the pieces were above average and not smallish like other places I have been to like KFC in CA. I love Bojangles so I will never complain about the food and yes, the dirty rice was on point here for sure. Service was stellar with a really friendly staff. It seems like every Bojangles I have been to in VA, TN and NC had super friendly staff, unlike other places where the service is straight garbage. Ambiance was big, bright, clean and nice. Nothing to complain about here. Overall I would recommend this Bojangles and others in the South. Bojangles is still my favorite fried chicken place!

Service was good and the food was good enough but the bathrooms are disgusting and the place was…read morefreezing.

Gross and filthy ladies room.

Early morning stop on road trip!

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Chicken and biscuits! somebody call ludacrisp!

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Hannah L.

2 years ago

We got a sampler plate. All the kinds of meat we tried were tasty and tender. The sides were absolutely delicious!!! The staff are friendly and made us feel welcome. The restaurant is located in a beautiful small-town community. read more

James W.

2 years ago

Our first time eating here. It won't be our last. Excellent St Louis style ribs and pulled pork. Great sauces. To sum it up Excellent food, large portions, reasonable prices and Xtra friendly staff (Janine). read more

Starla T.

6 months ago

So great! Food was delicious! Good southern friendly and helpful service. Pet friendly, outside park. Definitely going to come here again! read more

Martha. Mardi M.

6 months ago

The ribs are outstanding!!!! The potato salad is also . I really can't find any thing I that I don't like read more

Nikki S.

4 months ago

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Bill L.

2 years ago

Great food with quality smoked meats and homemade sides. Clean dining room and friendly staff.

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