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    Ocoee Dam Deli

    4.0 (155 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chicken fried steak
    Kathy F.

    Oh my goodness! We stopped at the diner because it was recommended to us. We split the Chicken fried steak with fries. We were unimpressed. We were thinking we would get some wonderful home cooking, sadly that was not the case. Positive thoughts, the breading was delicious as well as the small amount of gravy on top. The fries were frozen and fried. We also had a side of Mac and cheese. Absolutely shameful. Elbow noodles overcooked with chez wiz for sauce. We're in the south for goodness sakes!! The restaurant interior is really cute, country themed. We had an adorable young woman serve us. She was very curt with us and saved her smiles apparently for after work. I do not recommend going.

    Fried pie
    Jessica H.

    Stopped in on a recommendation from our white water rafting tour guide for fried pie. Being from New York we had never heard of it and had to try. We tried the s'mores, apple and strawberry pies topped with ice cream. They are a pie pocket, if you will, perfectly deep fried. It was a quick and delicious pre-dinner dessert.

    Zach P.

    Wondered into the Dam Deli for breakfast after rafting the previous day. We were seated after a brief wait as it was pretty busy. The main thing to know. This place cuts off breakfast at 11, no questions asked. I opted for the hand-battered chicken fried chicken and the turnip greens were great. Black eyed peas were decent. The meatloaf and pot roast didn't get much fanfare from our group but the burger looked great! Service was ok, they did display good teamwork for refills and clearing plates as our server took another large party so great awareness to help out. They had some local honey for sale and I guess I missed the pricing as I thought it was $12 but was actually $22, several others bought the honey as well so we left sweeter than we came. The waitress was gracious to redo our tabs and cash us out individually. It was a popular spot and felt like a rafting Cracker Barrel.

    Billie E.

    What a great little find on our night here in the town of Ocee, TN, complete with chickens seeming to live in the bushes in front! Rustic, unassuming, cozy with a powerful tasty punch! There's a wide variety of dishes to choose from, I decided to go with the pork bbq sandwich and was not disappointed. Tender, more chopped than pulled, deliciousness! I put a dollop of coleslaw on top cause that's how we do it in VA. I'd been craving, of all weird things, fried okra and this joint served it up just right. We simply couldn't leave without indulging in homemade blackberry cobbler! The BEST!! Lastly, the service was excellent! Hight recommend! If we ever pass by this way again, we will definitely stop.

    Fried chicken livers, mac n cheese, sweet potato fries, and a roll!
    David G.

    Came here after an afternoon rafting, so needless to say we were hungry! Took a moment for us to get seated, and although there was a table available for us at once there were not enough menus so we ended up using takeout menus. Initial spotty service was an issue throughout the meal, as it took a moment for our drinks to come through, get refills on our drink, etc, which surprised me as they did not seem that busy. Got the chicken livers and they were good but not the best I've ever had, same with the sweet potato fries and mac and cheese. Sampled some chips from a friends plate and they were really good. The food definitely hit the spot after a long day on the water, and I'd consider going back in part because the options are somewhat limited in the area.

    Adrienne F.

    This is a great restaurant in Ocoee! We loved it, it has a great atmosphere, good service, and amazing food! I will return.

    Patty melt. Yum!!!
    Kathleen J.

    We were in the area after visiting my son's gravesite, and were hungry. I did a quick search to try to find something fairly close and found the Ocoee Dam Deli. We were greeted quickly and seated. Staff were friendly and accommodating. It's a quaint little place with history of the Dam and the area on the walls. The decor was nice and welcoming, as were the staff. Our waiter was friendly and helpful. We asked him what he'd recommend. I got the Polk Dam Patty Melt with homemade chips and my husband got the Paradise Dam Pastrami Reuben. Both of our sandwiches were absolutely awesome. I would highly recommend the Patty Melt and would absolutely get it again. If you are on a road trip to the dam or the park nearby, I'd highly recommend a stop here. You won't be sorry!

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    Food was delicious, service was great and the ambiance was what you would expect for a river rafting/kayaking community

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    Amazing food, wonderfully charming staff - we ate here three times during our trip, thank you Ocoee Dam Deli!!

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    6 months ago

    Great staff and great food...we tend to go on Friday for the all you can eat catfish and it's always busy so pack your patience on Friday

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    I've always gotten great food and great service at Ocoee Dam Deli. I love the burgers.

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    Great service and food was great especially the country fried steak. Catfish was great also

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    Everything you could possibly want to eat. At great prices and service. Definitely worth the wait during the summer months.

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    The service is a little on the slower side but the food is great and everyone is nice

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