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    Arnolds of Seneca

    4.4 (14 reviews)
    Closed 10:45 am - 8:45 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chris B.

    Stopped by Arnold's of Seneca for the first time last night and used the drive-through. The service was the highlight of the visit. The employee at the window couldn't have been nicer, very friendly, helpful, and even offered me a menu to keep for future visits. Truly excellent customer service. I ordered the grilled chicken sandwich (lettuce and tomato only (no premium topping options available), along with onion rings and coleslaw. The total came to $13.08 before tip, which is a great price and initially set expectations fairly high. The wait time was reasonable, but when I received the bag it felt surprisingly light. Once home, the portion sizes were underwhelming. The onion rings were moderate, the coleslaw was about an ice-cream-scoop portion, and the grilled chicken sandwich consisted of a very small piece of chicken with one slice of lettuce and a thin slice of tomato on a plain white bun. For context, I weighed the chicken portion and it came in at 2.68 ounces, which is noticeably smaller than expected for a sandwich. Food quality was basic. The coleslaw appeared pre-packaged and was quite watery, and the onion rings seemed mass-produced rather than freshly battered. The chicken itself could have used more seasoning and a more substantial portion. Even a slightly upgraded bun would have helped. I'm giving this two stars instead of three because while the service was outstanding and the pricing is attractive, this is a restaurant first and foremost, and the food quality and portions didn't meet expectations. I'm not trying to bash ownership; a small increase in price to allow for better ingredients and slightly larger portions could make a big difference.

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    Martina T.

    We tried Arnold's for the first time tonight. We were greeted and our drink order was taken as soon as we sat. Food was very fresh and delicious. The bird dog was better than others we have tried. My chili bacon burger was so delicious. I enjoyed my fish sandwich with hot sauce it was gone within minutes. Our sides were generous portions. Everything was cooked to order so it was super fresh. The restaurant was very clean. It was not super crowded but busy. Our server was very friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back to try other menu items.

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    Burgers are excellent and fries always fresh and hot. Service was excellent. Definitely would go back

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    Good affordable food, nice selection of options, very friendly & attentive staff. We will be regulars.

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    Chesapeake’s

    Chesapeake’s

    4.5
    (694 reviews)
    76.8 mi
    $$$

    Service was outstanding and with personal, funny attention from Brent. Time to eat (for slow…read moreeaters) was cheerfully allowed. The food was outstanding. Rich, flavorful, delicious. It's our first anniversary (yes, we're 76 yo but not dead yet) and we're treated to a delicious dessert. I don't eat desserts, ever, but.... . If you ever are anywhere near Gatlinburg, make a beeline to Chesapeake. Best choice EVER!!!

    Let's start with the parking situation, there's no dedicated parking, so be prepared to park in a…read moregarage about a 7-minute walk away, which cost us $15. Not the best start to the evening. As for the food, it was honestly pretty underwhelming considering how hyped this place is. The crab dip was okay, nothing memorable. The steak and lobster was disappointing- the lobster had that soft texture that overcooked or not-so-fresh crawfish can have. The baked shrimp wasn't bad, but definitely not something I'd order again. Strawberry shortcake was decent enough. Ironically, the bread basket ended up being my favorite part of the meal-absolutely delicious. The service, however, was genuinely warm and hospitable. It was a bit slow, but the staff was kind, friendly, and personable enough that it made up for it. That was honestly the highlight of the experience. Was I excited to try this place because of all the hype? Absolutely. Would I personally recommend it? Probably not.

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    Crab cake sandwich with loaded baked potatoe
    Crab cake sandwich with loaded baked potatoe
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    Brookton Catfish School

    Brookton Catfish School

    4.2
    (21 reviews)
    57.7 mi

    It is hard to find whole catfish anywhere near us. My husband found Brookton doing a google…read moresearch to surprise me. It is a 20 mile 45 minute drive for us and honestly we would drive twice as far for it. It is that good! $45 for a bucket of catfish. That is 6 pieces of catfish (fried to perfection may I add), 2 large sides, and hush puppies. It is at least 2 meals for us (most of the time 3). That averages out to either 11.25 per person (2 meals) or 6.70 per person (3 meals). You can't eat nasty processed fast food for that price anymore so I don't understand those complaining about price. These catfish remind me of the rio-vista from long ago.

    Three stars, but let me explain. We've had friends hype this place up.... Big time. It opened…read morenearly a year ago, just down the road from our house and haven't had the opportunity to try it until this week, but have always noticed the lines out door and the packed parking lot. Friday, we decided to go for a late lunch pick up. Let me say again... we only live about three miles from the restaurant. We arrive, it's around 3pm and the place is PACKED. It's an adorable place. Great ambiance, totally welcoming when you come in the door. They've got nice outdoor seating as well, with cornhole games and lighting. Nice touch, especially on a beautiful day. Walking in, we were greeted by the clerk at the register and informed it would be a 20 minute wait, which was fine. This having been our first time there, we both decided to order the sampler platter, which was one catfish filet, two chicken tenders, three shrimp, fries, and a hush puppy. For $16.99, it's a pretty good deal! We also ordered a side of cheese grits to try. The clerk was in the process of leaving and did so after taking our order. We waited. People came in after us and we watched them get their food before us. 15 minutes...20 minutes...30 minutes... finally about 35 minutes later, they come out with our order. We left. Drove the three miles home and opened the boxes. Everything was cold. Not Luke warm. Cold. Waiting that long doesn't bother me. But I do expect after that long, that the food be fresh. The fries had gone soggy, the batter on the fish, chicken, and shrimp were also soggy and starting to fall off. It was obvious that our food had been ready for a bit and then sat back there longer than necessary. And this is where my husband and I part ways on opinion... I do NOT generally care for catfish. Never have. I actually had asked the first clerk if I could sub that part out for flounder, but she said, no. I'm glad she did. Hands down, best catfish experience ever, even though it was cold and falling apart. Zero muddy, off taste that I normally associate with catfish. It honestly was delicious and if that's what it's like cold, then I can only imagine how good it would be fresh. I also liked the shrimp, the chicken, and the hush puppy- although I will say... I was a bit disappointed to see there was only one, it to be fair, it was gigantic. It was NOT soggy, so I don't know what happened there. Anyway, the hush puppy was crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside with bits of corn throughout. The shrimp, though I liked it, lacked a bit on seasoning and I can say the same about the chicken. That said, the chicken was juicy and tender. Not quite Gus's or Gutheries quality, but head and shoulders above Zaxby's or Huey Magoos. I could honestly take or leave the fries but that's me... I don't particularly like crinkle cuts, especially after they've gone soggy, which is why I don't like Zaxby's. My husband, however, was disappointed overall. The only thing we agreed on was that the catfish was really good, but he did point out that between the fish, chicken, and shrimp, they all had the exact same batter...the catfish just carried it better. I did love the grits and would pick that as my side over the fries. Just a matter of preference, there. Here's the thing- we do our best to support local, small businesses, pointedly ones who are veteran owned, and recognize that small businesses, in particular, are especially vulnerable to bad or off days. Based on all the reviews from people we personally know, we're positive that's exactly what happened to us on Friday. So, in light of that experience, I'm giving it 3 stars with the promise that we will try again and I will edit this review to reflect that second experience. Overall for me, I'd go back for the catfish any day and they showed me how good that one thing can be when it's done right. As for my husband and his opinion of the other items... I pointed out that it's not called Brookton SHRIMP OR CHICKEN School. Catfish is what they specialize in, and as far as I'm concerned, they nailed it.

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    All the food contained in ONE Catfiish Basket.
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    Tilly's Tiki Bar and Grill

    Tilly's Tiki Bar and Grill

    3.7
    (104 reviews)
    14.3 mi
    $$

    This is about location, location, location…read more But luckily, their food is great too. Sometimes hungry drunks park their boat, stagger up the stairs, and do what hungry drunks do - talk loudly. Outside of that, their signature item is the smoked wings. They have a great variety of beers on tap and signature cocktails. You can get a table and server, or just walk right up to the bar and order a cold drink with fast, friendly service. A+

    I visit this restaurant regularly during June, July, and August because it is close to the…read morecampground and easy to reach by water. Unfortunately, my last two visits have been very disappointing. Last weekend, I ordered the pretzel with beer cheese. The cheese came out curdled. I sent it back, but by the time the replacement cheese came out, I was already done with the pretzel. This weekend, I ordered the fish tacos. The fish was cooked, but it was cold. I asked the bartender/server if it was supposed to be cold, and she said no. I sent it back. The second order came out quickly, and the server stated that she had taken it from another customer's order, but the fish was still cold. She asked if it was hot, so I felt it and asked her to feel it as well because it was barely warm. A third order came out, and again the fish was cold. At that point, I asked to speak with the manager. The server came back and said the manager was too busy. I then insisted on speaking with him. When he came out, he was dismissive and argumentative instead of trying to understand the issue. He asked if I was saying the fish was not done. I explained that it was cooked, but cold. He said it was because it had been sitting out for ten minutes on cold coleslaw, but it had been less than three minutes, and the previous two orders had also been cold. He then said he had just pulled it off the grill, but based on the temperature of the food, that did not seem possible. After three cold orders and a manager who seemed more interested in arguing than fixing the problem, I left. This is disappointing because the location is convenient, and I have been a regular weekend customer during the summer. Unfortunately, after back-to-back poor experiences and the way the manager handled the situation, I would have a hard time recommending this restaurant.

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