This place was great! Never had any Russian food before but was happy with the experience, the Borsch and Stroganoff special was great. The service from Valentina and Olga was great and enjoyed their story of how they started the restaurant. The ambiance was great inside and they had cool doors and sick bear videos on the TV. Would visit again! read more

Grill 73 - Russian Near Me - Newport, Tennessee

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First time here. This cute log house restaurant is a hidden gem runs by a friendly Russian couple! Chicken stuffed Cabbage rolls were delicious. Only thing: Cabbage was a little hard to cut and chew. Potato stuffed fried dough and scalloped potato pie both were really good. Everything is home made! read more

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Loved it! Highly recommend the club sandwich. Very friendly owners. Quaint atmosphere.

If I could give 10 stars, I would. Excellent service, outstanding food and warm and welcoming owners. read more

Grill 73 - Starting at 9 o'clock and moving clockwise ... beef stroganoff, pulled pork, cabbage rolls, and chicken saute (with a side of perogis). - Russian Near Me - Newport, Tennessee

We ate there twice this week and ordered both Russian and American food. Both were excellent. Loved the dessert. read more

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Average but good in a pinch Delivery was wrong door but we got it. Not even warm. Taste okay but eating there would be better read more

Like who would have thought that I would try Russian food at a tiny restaurant in tiny Newport TN. Not me. In fact, I kinda never thought I would try it in general. Atmosphere- doesn't look like much. Standard building with nostalgic atmosphere. The owners came from Russia and worked for the circus. The pictures on the wall are real. Like being in someone's home. Food. Not really sure what I ate. Potatoes and tender meat. Crunchy bread thing. But seriously, it was delicious. If it wasn't for the fact I physically couldn't fit more in my stomach, I would have cleaned my plate, and maybe licked it too. read more

Grill 73 - The special. - Russian Near Me - Newport, Tennessee

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This place was incredible! My husband and I ate SO much and it was all wonderful. We had Borcht, pierogies, and Beef stroganoff. The couple running the restaurant were so very interesting. Great place. We were traveling or I'd go there every week!! read more

I love this place! Newport's hidden gem! The Russian food is delicious, and the hardworking staff are super friendly and treat you with true generosity and a loving hospitality. They make you feel right at home. The nice and relaxing atmosphere reminds me of a rental cabin, with some nice personal memorabilia and pretty decorations to give it a homey feel. I wish I lived closer to this restaurant, because I would eat here every week! read more

We love to come to the Smokies to hike and stayed north of the park this time. Stumbled across this gym and I think it was the highlight of our entire trip! Valentina was so gracious and all of the food are traditional recipes and empty plates were evidence of how delicious everything was. I had the Beef Stroganoff and my husband had the Borsch Soup. We had to take dessert to go because we were both so stuffed! Those Butterscotch and chocolate Pirochkes were amazing. Passerby's might drive by and think nothing of it, but if you take the time to stop and park and take a peek in, I will 100% guarantee you will not regret your decision. read more

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First day open since Helene. Busy, busy, busy! Two TV stations on hand for interviews and filming. Service Was understandably slower than usual, but well worth the wait. I had Borscht and a hamburger. I know it sounds like an odd combination, but I was craving both. Both were excellent, as expected. read more

There is a reason this place has so many 5 star reviews. The food here is absolutely amazing. Love the location off the river and the old world atmosphere. It's like this wonderful couple invited you into their house to cook you a meal. We really enjoyed the Borsch soup, I've tried this before back home and had no desire to try it again but after reading the reviews figured why not. I absolutely recommend it!! Also the pirochke were both great but I liked the flavor in the cabbage one way better. Also the sweet tea is home made and highly recommended. Couldn't decide on an entree so we split two. The cabbage rolls were excellent but the beef stroganoff was the best I've ever had, sorry grandma and mom. The noodles, beef and sauce were ridiculous, so dang good!!! If I lived around here I would drive to this place just for that. Normally I don't say much about our kids food but their cheeseburgers were "the best they had this trip and in a long time." They don't serve a lot of junior burgers here so the older boys had the adult ones and finished every last bite except for the one I stole to verify, these are really good. read more

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Excellent food and service. We have been going there for years. Lovely couple runs it. Very consistent. How cool is it to have an authentic Russian restaurant in our area??? Super cool! read more

Unexpected and delicious treat during our stay in the Smokies. Fabulous food and lovely charming owners. Perogies, borsch, stroganoff, crisp seasoned flatbread that will knock your socks off. read more

Grill 73 - Ooops. We ate everything. - Russian Near Me - Newport, Tennessee

We tried Pirochke, Borsch, Cabbage Rolls & scalloped potato casserole with pork. Everything was so delicious some of the best food I've had. Large portions, very friendly. We will be here again. read more

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Awesome is all you can say. Great food service and atmosphere. My wife love the stroganoff

I love coming to Grill 73 when I'm up in Tennessee. They are a small place on the side of the road that has this little log cabin feel inside. I always get their borscht and it's always made with fresh dill and a good dollop of sour cream. I would definitely recommend this place if you were looking to try something different or just like Russian food. read more

What a pleasant surprise to find authentic Russian food in the Smoky Mountains! We started with the pierogi appetizer and shared entrees of stroganoff and cabbage rolls. All delicious and plentiful. The fry bread was excellent as well. The dining area makes you feel like you're in a Russian dacha. The backstory of the owners is fascinating. Be prepared to pay with cash in case the internet is down for credit card payments, as was the case when we visited. read more

We have been eating here for years now and never ever have we had a bad meal. It is always incredible. The only problem is no enough room in my stomach to eat it all. The owners are the nicest people and the restaurant gives you the feeling that you are a guest in their own home. This is a true gem and a must to experience. Oh yummy read more

Stopped on a whim and ended up having one of the best meals ever. In fact, I doubt I'll be needing much for dinner. If you're in the area, be sure to stop by! read more

Grill 73 - Pork Ragout. - Russian Near Me - Newport, Tennessee

Was passing thru on our way home from vacation and needed to get some food. Never indented to get Russian food, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to try a restaurant rated so highly. Our group is a mix of Russian/Ukrainians so we have this type of food at home... but nonetheless we gave it a try. Everyone in the group was very impressed at the flavor and portions. Everything was very good but the pelmeni were the star. I would come again without hesitation. read more

Come for the food and you won't be disappointed! Tried my first Russian cuisine here at Grill 73 and it has set the bar high! I wasn't from the area and wanted to try something new and boy I'm glad I did. I'm not from the area and it was hard to find at first. It's quite a ways out and a few times I wondered if google maps was really taking us to the restaurant or leading us to get ambushed and die in the woods.lol. Don't give up and have faith in google maps! It will lead you to the right place! Not a lot of parking available in the restaurant parking lot itself and but I saw other customers park their vehicles across the street. Just fyi in case you need to :) Place isn't big and don't expect anything fancy. Not a lot of drink choices as well. At this point, you might be wondering why I'm giving it 5 stars right? Please refer to my first sentence at the top for the answer ;) Yessssss... The food takes the stage on this one. Whatever flavoring and seasoning they use just comes right at ya. You won't know what hit ur taste buds except that its so delicious! The family who owns the place were very nice as well. They welcome you like you are a guest in their home. Truly come for the food and you will be happy. I would recommend this place to anyone who happens to be in the area! read more

Never pass up the opportunity to eat Russian food. If you've never tried it you definitely should. I'm a huge fan of borscht. You might think a soul with beets and cabbage is strange but trust me you just gotta try it. I stopped here on a rainy day after a hike and it did my soul good. Enjoy! read more

Camped at the Newport KOA and as usual, we want to find a good, local restaurant - so of course we go to Yelp ... but we also like to ask for recommendations from the office. It's a good sign when both point you to the same place! Generally, one wouldn't categorize a "Russian-American Restaurant" as local when in Tennessee, but Valentina & Alex Ryzhkov have been in the U.S. since the mid-1990s (they came here as a trapeze act in the circus!) and opened Grill 73 in 2012 (I think ). We went about 3:30 PM so they weren't very busy, which allowed both of them time to chat with us. Alex says they just serve the native Russian dishes they grew up eating. Yepper, it's the real deal, y'all ... and it's yummy. As an appetizer, Carl and I split a bowl of Borsch (Russian soup, which is served with two cabbage Pirochkes and it was unlike any soup I've ever had. Amazing!! For entrees, Carl ordered the Pork Loin Shish-kabob (they smoke the pork in-house) and I selected the Chicken Saute (prepared with their own "secret spice"). Both were delicious, but I'll have to admit - the pork was cooked perfectly and given the opportunity, I'd choose it next time. OK - dessert ... they have three options, all fresh made by Valentina: Chocolate Pirochkes, Butterscotch Pirochkes, or Carmel crepes with a cream cheese filling (Oh my sweet Baby Jesus - to flip'n die for, y'all!!) HOW THE HECK DO YOU CHOOSE JUST ONE OF THOSE? Answer: You don't ... You get all three and die happy! Yep, next time you're looking for a good, local restaurant in Newport, TN - I recommend you go RUSSIAN! read more

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Wow! Excellent! We went looking for a Sunday brunch. Went to 2 spots & they were packed. Lead us to here! Thank you Jesus! Get the beef stroganoff special!! What is that spice? Yum! Our food was out so fast! Love the accents! Support this small business! read more

Freaking delicious! Does not disappoint. Trust the reviews and GO! Everything we got was amazing and the owners were so nice. I've never had Russian food before but I'm obsessed now. Everything was homemade and so fresh. The borscht, cabbage rolls, scalloped potatoes, and the little fried dough thingys filled with cabbage were all delicious. The special was some type of broth/soup with roasted pork, potatoes, garlic, and a bunch of other stuff. It was so flavorful and it came with a side of flatbread and slaw (both the best I've ever tried). Next time I'm in TN I will be making a special trip to visit again read more

Grill 73 - The night's special which was a roasted pork and potato soup dish - Russian Near Me - Newport, Tennessee

Delicious food! Quaint setting! Service is always good! Took three friends and they all loved it. Two ordered takeout for their husbands! Will go back soon! read more

Absolutely delicious! I had no idea this was even here until my hubby found it. I love Russian food and this place didn't disappoint! We grabbed takeout and it was still hot and fresh when we got it home. The Stroganoff was delicious and the cabbage rolls were incredible! I plan on eating their more often now! read more

It's a small mom & pops place that serves Russian food .I enjoyed the little desserts . It's along the water so it's a pretty drove

Good home cooked food on a full plate, great service, very nice people run this restaurant.

We were pleasantly surprised at how savory the food was--our first experience with Russian food. The place was clean and quaint, and the service was warm. The state of Maryland could certainly use a place like this! Thank you! read more

Cozy home-style cooking. Amazing stroganoff special, and must have the borsch! We finished a long hike nearby, hungering for some grub. Found this place a little but not far out of the way, open at 4p in the afternoon, sat inside and had a feast. Lovely place. read more

Fantastic and authentic Russian Cuisine. Try everything and learn what real Russian food is like. I have been to many Russian restaurants in the U.S from St. Louis MO to Brooklyn, New York and this was at the very top of our experiences. Be sure to have the caramel blintzes (crepes) for desert. , read more

Grill 73 - Russian Near Me - Newport, Tennessee

We had the cabbage rolls and Russian steak. The food was great and since I'd never had true Russian food the lady who runs it gave me a sample of borscht. I HATE beets but the soup really was pretty good. She and her husband came to this country in 1995. She was really fun to talk to. I highly recommend this place. read more

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This would definitely be described as a hole in the wall, please do not let the location turn you around. We had never had Russian food before but I must say I will have it again. I had the scallop pie and must say the pork was so tender and the spices of the potato was amazing. My wife had the cabbage rolls and a week later she is still raving about them. We will definitely be back maybe this coming weekend. read more

What a special find! Authentic, homemade borscht, piroshki and when we visited, the special was stroganoff and it was delicious. Valentina and Oleg are your hosts and will make you feel welcome! A special place in a world of chain restaurants! read more

Very good lunch at Grill 73 yesterday on our car club's drive. The husband and wife owners and recent US Citizens (Congratulations!) are from Russia and absolutely charming. The wife used to be a trapeze artist in the Russian Circus before coming to the US and I think her husband may also have been a member of the troupe. However once here, they converted an old gas station into this restaurant, did all the work themselves and it is impressive. The carpentry is beautiful throughout and you can see the love and pride they built into every inch of this great little stop. Extra marks for building and living the American Dream with such enthusiasm. We were a good sized group, 21 in total I think and I have to say we have had good service, bad service and everything in between over the years. Grill 73 was on the very good side. Efficiency was a solid 5 as was the friendliness and willingness to please. However the food Russian/American fare was a three and a half. I had a potato and pork casserole - a solid 5***** I happily and highly recommend this dish and so did those at our little table of four who tried a bite, it was delicious and you could cut it with the side of your fork, super tender, super flavorful and something I would crave regularly if we lived closer - great job guys. However, the rest of our table ordered the Philly sub, the hamburger and the stuffed cabbage which all received an 'it's okay' or 'it's fine.' No one else offered 'oohs' or 'ahhs' nor anything additional so have to go with 3.5 for that. I want to be sure to end on a positive because overall everything was definitely very good. Everything was hot, and as mentioned before, served efficiently and from lovely folks. Stop by and definitely try the layered potato and pork casserole you'll be glad you did. read more

Grill 73 - Russian Near Me - Newport, Tennessee

This is a real gem - I've been to Russia and the Ukraine and this food is the real deal. If you grew up on Midwestern comfort food, you will love Russian cooking! Nothing better on a cold day than to tuck into a steaming bowl of Borscht with a large dollop of smetana! The hosts are a hoot as well. This is a must visit! read more

This was the perfect spot. It is run by a Russian American couple and they basically welcome you into their home and give you a small taste of their heritage. Nested right off the river, it is well worth the detour. Food was great, atmosphere was quaint, the folks were amazing. read more

After hearing a recommendation from a friend we stopped in this little roadside diner. We were the first lunch guests of the day. We were greeted by the owners, a husband and wife team, were seated and given menus. I chose the Russian cabbage rolls and my spouse chose the chicken saute. I also asked for a small cup of the borscht as I had never tasted it before. Well, our food was fantastic. I had 3 large cabbage rolls dressed with tomato sauce and a drizzle of sour cream, a large serving. My husband loved his choice is well. Both dishes had a seasoning I couldn't quite identify. My only (small) negative is that the entrees were served regular white bread toast, instead of something homemade. But as I am cutting back on bread just gave me a reason not to eat it. The restaurant was completely remodeled by the owners, and is very quaint and old-world in decor. There are photos of the process of remodeling. As others have stated, the restaurant is exceptionally clean and neat. Can't wait to try it again - more cabbage rolls please! and I would love to see the specials, as the menu is small and limited to only a few Russian entrees. read more