Went here for my birthday dinner and couldn't have been more satisfied. We had the crabcake scampi and caviar dip appetizers - both were very tasty. I had the shrimp and grits for my main meal and it was delicious. The portion size was great- I was even able to take some home and enjoy it the next day as well. Our server was friendly and attentive and they even gave us complimentary desserts for the birthday celebration! Fun spot off the beaten path with a decent view of the river. I will definitely be back! read more

Amazing food even better views of Rock Island and the Rocky River...not sure which was better but def worth the trip. Friendly staff and great service seals the deal. If you're ever in the area you must visit. read more

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One can never go wrong picking the Foglight Foodhouse for an exquisite dining experience. The food is always fresh and unique. The ambiance is very inviting and the staff is accommodating and very helpful. We've never had a bad meal. read more

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The server was very nice and attentive. The fish and chips were good. I do not recommend the steak, but enjoyed the mashed potatoes. The appetizer bread with cheese spread is awesome. read more

Honestly, I wanted to love this place. But man, it was bad. I don't know how you burn mash potatoes, but they did. The ribeye tasted like it was from Walmart. I ordered grilled, not blackened, and it was pan cooked. Medium Rare? It was cold and rare. No Red Beans and Rice (they "ran out" at 5:00 pm when they opened). Awful. Skip it. Not worth your hard earned dollars. It was just really bad. Service was meh. You could tell there's definitely something not right with the place. Stunned it was as busy as it was. read more

We drove an hour cause we wanted to try it and I would do it again in a second beautiful little place in a nice spot. Food was very good.

A wonderful dinner with great service from our waiter Justin. We loved the hospitality and decor. Plenty of seating inside, and on the wrap around porch outside. Very nice ambiance, family friendly. I loved the food. We first shared an appetizer of Darling Billy Bread, delicious ! She had the Ribeye with grits, which she loved. I had the Cajun sampler plate: Étouffée, Jambalaya, and Red Beans with rice. I asked for a side of toasted bread to soak up the goodness. Simply delicious! Portions were very generous, so I took some home. We will definitely come back! read more

Great environment-don't see many kids-small bar area-beer only. Bring your own wine-cork fee is $3.50 each member. Waiting area inside with seating-outdoor area to eat. Business still booming after 30 years. Menu diverse-Cajun, steak, seafood-soup and salad. Dessert menu changes. Food mediocre-service above average. read more

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Every time I have come here, I have had a great experience. The seafood bisque is delicious. The ribeye is amazing. I also sometimes get the shrimp and grits but after having the ribeye, I don't see how I am going to go back. The mushrooms are also very tasty. Rich, so better to share. We go here for special occasions because we spend a lot when we do, but I always look forward to it and think about this restaurant. Always worth the hour drive. read more

Nice restaurant over looking the water. They always seem to have new items on the menu and it appears people travel from pretty far, we were about 35 minutes away. Food was good, waitresses were very friendly and it's definitely a place we will frequent when in the area. read more

Four thumbs up. Wife and really enjoyed it. Great deck and ambiance, great service, good draft beer selection, food recommendations were excellent (Claude Paul's Caviar which isn't caviar, and the pecan crusted catfish with grits and Cajun corn). Nice view over the Caney Fork. It was the perfect finish to a day hiking Rock Island State Park and seeing the Twin Falls. read more

Food was delicious and the server was great. The hostess was working so hard and was such a pleasant lady. The place is very pretty overlooking the water. We had to wait about 15 minutes to get in as they were busy but it was worth it for sure. read more

A really great spot off the beaten path with a great view of the water. Everything we tried on the menu was delicious! read more

Foglight Foodhouse - Shrimp & grits - Southern Near Me - Walling, Tennessee

Our group really enjoyed eating at the cute Foglight Foodhouse just outside Rock Island State Park. We did have a bit of a wait, but we took some drinks outside under a cozy pavilion and talked of our day exploring the park. We were seated outside for our dining experience. Such a fun server who was very attentive to our groups' needs. Everyone got such tasty looking dishes, we just wanted to get a bite of each! My meal was a cup of their smooth crawfish bisque. Yum! Then a plate of tasty shrimp and grits! Seasoned just right! The splash of sherry just brought it all together! Very pleased with our time spent at the Foodhouse! read more

Foglight Foodhouse - Shrimp and grits!! - Southern Near Me - Walling, Tennessee

The food was amazing the crayfish etoufee was amazing. It was full of flavor and was definitely enough for two.

It has been a minute since we were last here - 4-5 years! I have no idea why we took so long to come back. As I noted on Facebook that evening, an hour drive, but worth every minute of the pleasant drive in the country. It is very unpretentious from the outside, but clean and neat and welcoming inside. We had arrived shortly after they opened (4:00 CST) on a Wednesday night. The hostess found us rather quickly and there were still plenty of tables both inside and out on the deck. We chose to sit indoors, overlooking the deck and the mostly hidden river. We did not choose to bring our own wine and settled on the iced tea. But the food, we shared an appetizer of mushrooms. Then my wife had "Cowboy Lollipops" - smoked bone-in pork shank, well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I had the ribeye, blackened and smothered with etouffee. We each chose to pass on the mixed vegetables and went with perfectly cooked asparagus. I had very nice rice while my wife had mashed potatoes. Everything was excellent and neither of us had any room left for deserts. We will be back very soon. read more

They open for lunch from 1200-200pm. My bestie and I split the soft pretzel and it was the most perfect t soft pretzel ever. She had the shrimp touffee and I had the catfish was the exactly what southern touffee and catfish should be. The limoncello cake was light and perfect for a hot summer day. Our server Cassidy was excellent and brought my dog out some water without me even asking. 10/10 read more

What a fun night! Awesome dinner.....started with the stuffed mushrooms, wonderful! Our three entrees were, shrimp & grits ( our New Orleans neighbor) would have liked more spice but the shrimp was cooked to perfection, hubby had the jambalaya ( also needed spice and the chicken really wasn't blackened) but very good and I had the pork Lafayette which was perfect with enough leftover for two more meals. If you're watching carbs, the pork is heavily breaded served with rice but I wasn't concerned ( we all need a cheat day)! Hannah Grace was outstanding, caring for our every need, and making us feel special. The atmosphere is so fun and welcoming. Definitely worth the drive. We also brought our own bottle of wine which completed a beautiful evening. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff & the food is so good! We always stop here when we come out this way to hike & visit the state parks. We look forward to more visits! read more

This restaurant has lots of atmosphere and character. There is a fire with chairs around it sitting to the right of the building right before you enter the restaurant. The view is on the lake and looks out at a marina. The stuffed mushrooms are some of the best I have ever eaten. The creole crawfish bisque is so delicious I had two bowls! The shrimp and grits are good, it was my least favorite of everything I ate. You can bring your own alcohol!! I would give it 5 stars if the service had been better, it wasn't really bad just slow. Our server was very nice, maybe they were short on staff that night? I will definitely go back if I am ever in the neighborhood again. read more

Road Trip Today , my husband had watched a segment of Tennessee Crossroads spotlighting the Foglight Foodhouse . We invited another couple and took off for the day . We are always out for an adventure and this one was well worth the Drive from Nashville . Upon arriving there was is a quant building overlooking the Caney Fork river . The ambiance was welcoming , the host was very friendly and welcoming . The serve was very friendly and helpful with suggestions . Our party of four all ordered different entrees . Each one was unique , one had the blackened Catfish which was very tasty and cooked to perfection . One had the sampler which was very good , one had salmon cooked to perfection . I ordered the shrimp and grits which was divine . read more

Dinner was delicious as usual. It's a nearby restaurant for us. But a hidden jewel for others.

We've been eyeing the Foglight and finally went last night. Overall, it wasn't bad. We had the crab cakes and stuffed mushrooms as appetizers. We enjoyed the mushrooms. The crabcakes were more like crab patties but tasted ok. I wouldn't recommend the y Jambalaya. It looked more like a green vegetable soup than a meaty, rice Jambalaya. The alfedo pasta and catfish were good. I would eat here again, but I do feel like the prices are slightly high for what you get. read more

I'll admit this place is a drive from Chattanooga, but it's this perfect spot if you're looking for a good road trip on the weekend! While it takes about an hour to get to from Chattanooga, the drive is very scenic and the view once you get to the restaurant makes it all worth it! This might be one of the coziest restaurants I've ever been to. It's in the middle of nowhere on a river, but when you drive up you immediately feel welcome. The decor is funky and homey and the staff is extremely welcoming and attentive! To start off, we ordered the Carolina Caviar (pimento cheese topped with tomato jam and goat cheese served with naan) and this truly might be one of my favorite appetizers ever! For dinner we got the blackened shrimp Alfredo, pecan crusted catfish and the swamp cakes (crab cakes over grits topped with etouffe). I'm not kidding when I say this is one of my favorite meals in a long time. I do suggest that if you don't want to wait, to try and get here on the earlier side as this is a very popular spot. All in all, I highly recommend making the drive to check this place out, you won't be disappointed! read more

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This place is great! A bit overpriced but they do let you BYOB so that's for sure an added perk.

Everything that we have ever gotten from the fog light has been amazing! Good food, great service amazing ownership! During Covid we had many meals that they cooked and we picked up! read more

Freshly prepared food in a kitchy pleasant setting. Cajun inspired with a dash of southern sensibilities but not pigeon holed to its traditions. Pricy, however, the food will leave you nodding in approval. read more

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A nice date restaurant for the area. Food is around $15-20 per entree. Hours are a bit inconvenient as it is only open three hours a day, which can leave for a long wait time since it is walk-in appointments. They have a nice rustic theme and offer outdoor dinning. The food itself is great! Most menu items are Cajun/southern. I would recommend if you are in the area, but would not recommend driving far since this is a remote area. read more

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Great local spot with craft beer and a good menu. Food is rich, so come hungry! The space has an awesome view of the water too. Service is always kind! read more

This quaint little place was truly in the middle of nowhere in the woods, and my husband and I loved it! The views by the river are so pretty. It reminds me of the vibe of a Wisconsin supper club, but with Cajun and creole food! We ordered beers and an appetizer, and sat outside while we waited for our table. All of the food was fresh, hot, and yummy! Truly something you must experience. Would recommend to anyone to try. The service was friendly and helpful. Will definitely return! read more

Foglight Foodhouse - Claude Paul's Carolina caviar - Southern Near Me - Walling, Tennessee

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Wanted something new and was excited to try the Foghouse. The staff was 5 stars, the atmosphere was 5 stars, location was great...but the food quality was severely lacking. I probably won't be back for that reason alone. Let me know if you improve your menu. Until then... My wife says "taco bell" it is... And we never go there.... read more

The food, the atmosphere and the service was exceptional! The flavors meld well and the waitress was very sweet and professional. Best place so far to eat out in the mountains away from civilization. Definitely worth driving out of the way here. read more

Foglight Foodhouse - Claude Paul's Carolina Caviar menu item. - Southern Near Me - Walling, Tennessee

Love this place. Nice atmosphere and love the food. Mommas shrimp and grits are my favorite. Crab cakes are excellent also! Will be back.

My husband and I have been dining here since 1996. Actually when they were at their old location. The food was great then and even greater now. Don't expect "fast food " because it's not. Do expect excellent food with a cozy environment. They're iconic! read more

I finally made it to Foglight after 2 years of stalking this place. This is such a unique and serene spot out in the "country". Pulling up, Foglight resembles a well maintained juke joint or an old inn where travelers would stop for the evening. The inside is just as unique with colanders as light fixtures and the walls and the ceiling decorated with old signs and burlap sacks. The staff was very friendly and patient while we took our time taking in the space and scouring their menu. The offer Calfkiller Beer (local brewery) and if you are not from these parts, please try it--you may not get another chance and you will not be sorry. Everything was really good and well prepared. The ribeye was very flavorful and cooked perfectly medium. The fried oysters and mushroom appetizers are really good. The toothpicks (fried onions and peppers) were amazing; great flavor that really surprised us. The crab cakes were deliciously FULL of crab and fried perfectly. The jambalaya had a great flavor that didn't try to be too Cajun or imitation Cajun. The menu is full of options, but not cluttered, which makes it easy to still produce quality dishes and giving their customers plenty of options. Foglight is well worth the drive if you are in the surrounding area. The view from the porch of the Caney Fork is breath taking. read more

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From the moment we got their we couldn't help but notice that it was very empty, no line like normal (it used to be quite busy). Not sure what happened to the Foglight; but they obviously replaced either a chef or the entire kitchen. This used to be one of my husbands and my favorite restaurant. We went here again on March 7th 2024 and I don't know if we will go back (even if they comp'd our next meal or it was free). The quality of the food was very poor with the exception of the Crawdad bisque, the pretzel appetizer and the desert. I got the ribeye charbroiled with blue cheese. The ribeye was cold like it had come out of the fridge or been sitting out for a very long time. The blue cheese was like a watery thin sauce on top that was cold as well. The veg were what I would expect from a middle school cafeteria (prior to this, they were a real treat). My husband got 2 appetizers as a meal and picked at both. We ordered some to-go food for a family member and it was too salty for him to eat. So $150.00+ later we pretty certain we will never go back. It is really sad to because we used to love going here...but for that kind of money it should have been delicious and literally everyone found it almost inedible. I hope they figure it out because it would be a real shame if they went out of business...but regardless, we will not be going back. Too many really excellent places in town or in Nashville/Knoxville to spend that kind of money for a date night. read more

We enjoy this restaurant and it's ambiance. They have a comfortable outside and inside space to wait for your table. The service is friendly. My husband likes their beer choice for an IPA. I bring my own wine and love that I can. They have a glass fee which is fair. Our server tonight was Lauren. She was an excellent server and so lovely. They are short staffed like every place. These employees work their tails off to get everyone served as quickly as possible. We enjoyed the dinner salad, the bisque, the coconut shrimp and the pecan crusted catfish. And sitting outside on the deck on a beautiful fall evening. Cheers! read more

Food was not great and barely any staff there to work. Waited over an hour. View was so so

Amazing little gem overlooking the Caney Fork river, tucked away in the woods. The menu features Cajun delicacies, gourmet burgers and the most delicious soup you'll ever experience! It is packed on the weekend, especially in summer, but you can wait at the fire pit for your table to be ready. Beer is served or you can bring your favorite bottle of wine and pay a small uncorking fee. The pace of the wait is perfect, not too fast and not too slow. It's relaxing, rustic and very unexpected. We have eaten there many times and continue to be astonished at just how good everything tastes. If you don't live nearby, it is worth the drive. read more

I am traveling in the area on business and happened to find the Foglight Foodhouse online. Let me start by saying if you are looking for fast food you should go to McDonalds. I arrived at 5:45 and was told that it would be a 45minute wait, I was finally seated at 7:00. I was not concerned about the long wait because good food is worth waiting for and I assumed it must be good because of the amount of people that were continually arriving. The atmosphere is so relaxing with the ambient lighting and beautiful views of the water. When the hostess directed me to my seat she was very apologetic about the long wait. Once I was seated my server, Kristen, arrived promptly and she could not have been more friendly. She immediately got my sweet tea and put in my food order. I am always hesitant to order sweet tea in new places because not everyone knows how to make good tea but it was perfect. I ordered the Low Country Crab cake appetizer. The crab cakes were delicious. They were sweet and plump, full of crab meat and just the right amount of binder so that it do not cover up the crab meat flavor, perfectly crispy exterior with a light fluffy interior. I have eaten crab cakes on the coast, in the Low Country and in many different locations and I don't know that these could be beat. They did not have the overbearing fishy flavor that crab cakes sometimes have. After finishing my crab cakes I had just a few minute wait for my entree. I had a hard time deciding what to order because everything on the menu sounded great. I opted for the Rock Island Ribeye cooked medium well with the Cajun blackening and paired it with asparagus and mashed potatoes. I know that medium well is not the optimal level of cooking on a steak but it is my preference. Many places are not able to cook a steak to medium well. Often times my steak comes out still very pink or burnt but very rarely is it perfect. This steak was perfect. It was an excellent cut of meat because even cooked medium well it was still very tender and juicy. The chef had just the perfect amount of blackening seasoning, it was just enough for a perfect flavor but not overpowering. The asparagus were seasoned well and cooked al dente. The mashed potatoes were not your typical resturaunt boxed potatoes. They were cut up peel on red potatoes. They were what I call chunk potatoes. They had the best flavor and excellent consistency. I can quite possibly say that the steak was the best ribeye I have ever eaten. The fat, what little there was, was cooked perfectly to a caramelized flavor. All in all I give this resturaunt a 10 out of 10. It is not something that you will just pass by and stop in. It is a hidden gem off of the back roads. It is definitely worth the detour if you are anywhere in the area. However, come in with patience because there may be a wait but the food is well worth it. I am not in this area often but if I ever pass back through I will definitely stop in. The owner should be proud to have the staff that he does. I only had contact with my server Kristen and the hostess whose name I didn't not catch. They both acted as if they loved their job and were happy to be there. They made the place feel very inviting and homey. It is miserable to go to a resturaunt where the employees seem like they don't want to be at work and it is a breath of fresh air to go in somewhere and feel the family like atmosphere of employees who enjoy their jobs and working with one another. Well Done! Fantastic place you guys have! read more

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