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The food looked good when it arrived, and the presentation was nice, but unfortunately, it lacked…read moreflavor. Honestly, I've had a better and more flavorful steak at Texas Roadhouse. I expected a little more, especially for a steakhouse. The cocktails, however, were really good and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. Service was good, and we had a decent dining experience overall.

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Sonya was great. Even though you could clearly see that she was doing several jobs at once she was…read morestill attentive to the needs of the patrons. The portions were worth every penny. The apple cobbler was terrific.

I tried Aubrey's in Oak Ridge back in '22, and I have to admit I was not impressed. The food was…read moreacceptable and the service was good, but I did not care for the beverage options. As a diabetic, I avoid sugary soda, etc so I asked what my options were and was told it was Diet Coke. I find Diet Coca Cola to be vile, even among diet sodas, so that was a no go. Many local restaurants have begun offering Coke Zero, a much more palatable alternative, but not them. I settled for iced tea. The tea was not great, as is often the case, so I told them I'd likely come more frequently if they improved their beverages. All that being said, I recently tried again and found that they do now carry Coke Zero. And the meal was excellent (maybe because I wasn't disappointed in the soda, maybe it just improved). Regardless, of why, I can now say it was an excellent experience, either way the dinner rolls being a standout in my memory. I shall not wait three and a half years to return.

Strawberry Salad and Chardonnay

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Cheddar Burger no cheddar. Added pickles (not shown) & those Sauteed Mushrooms!!

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Everything was super. I started with a yummy cocktail--Lazy Daze. It was lemony with mulled mint…read moreand rosemary, very tasty. We had bread w/olive oil while we perused the menu. The focaccia is heavenly! Our selections were the pork chop with peachy grits(!) and the house made seasonal pasta, which had lots of amazing mushrooms. I added bbq tofu for protein. No regrets. Everything was marvelous. I needed a container for about 1/3 of the pasta. We thought we were too full to continue but Skyler pointed out the dessert is free on your birthday, so...we forced ourselves to try it. We had the Pôt de Crème. And it, too, was marvelous. Our server, Skyler was there when we needed her, very attentive but not overbearing. All in all, a completely delightful experience.

Pasta with no meat was $27, covered in olives. I struggled to leave a negative review because the…read morewaitress was great. Everything else was terrible, except the potato fritters but the price point over-road the flavor. Warm water, if you want bread that will be another $8. The owner did take off the pasta but the pasta needs to come with a warning if you hate olives avoid with your life!! I ask for the olives to be removed and not placed but they pre make the pasta so that is not an option. My husband's dish was equally disappointing, we left starving and spent twice as much as we would have at Season's in Knoxville. Later that night we both had horrible stomach issues. Again the waitress was fantastic but on a Friday evening and there was only 5 other tables should have been the warning sign.

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Fire and Salt filet

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If you are reading this get in your car and got to this establishment! This is one of those must…read morevisit often places!!! Trust me the dining area atmosphere even the building are not appealing. SO WHAT!!! The owner is a pit master!!! The food here is unbelievable and you will be blown away. We only wanted a wick hot dog but my coworker got the pulled pork dog. He was in heaven and the pork on top was huge!!! I got a Chili dog and it was fabulous. They use a hearty beef dog and super soft fresh rolls. The chef gave us a sample of his brisket and dude! Wow!!! Trust me this man know his stuff. The counter girl was a doll and she did a fantastic job. Eat here and eat here often. I'm sad I found it on the last day of my trip here but I'll remember it every time I come back to Oak Ridge.

We love to explore new & unusual places to eat & Off Road sure did deliver! We were greeted in a…read morefriendly fashion upon arriving. It's a simple, bare bones kinda setting, but clean & smelled wonderful! Extensive menu, but we came for their hot dogs. I got the New York Dog (sauerkraut & mustard) & wife got Texas Dog (chili, jalapenos, & cheese), & fries. Our dogs were perfect & the fries golden & crispy. Very reasonable prices & such friendly folks. We will be back!

Look at the size of that menu

The Coney Island Dog without cheese and spicy brown mustard.

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I wasn't a fan of the very scaled down atmosphere and service was spotty at best. Our Tuna Tartare…read morewas fishy, not seared, paper thin and not at all representative of the picture in the menu. You've been warned, LOL! The gyoza was hand made and delicious. Everyone was happy with their sushi. There was very little rice on the sushi rolls which is a huge plus, in my book. The atmosphere was lacking and it was a very low energy restaurant. Even a bit of music would have been a help. There's lots of room for improving the vibe and perfecting certain dishes.

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Teriyaki Fillet, Teriyaki Chicken.

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We went on a Monday. Got seated right away. The piano player was there tonight which was nice. The…read morearomas in there were smoky and delicious. We had turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes with collard greens. Loved the turkey, stuffing and potatoes. The collards were good. Pies were amazing too! Loved the butterscotch and coconut cream pies! Will repeat! Allison was a great waitress.

Great food. I'm glad we have Dean's as a dining choice in Oak Ridge although I don't go often.read more

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Catfish and fries

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Outside. Cross street parking

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My husband and I visited Fire + Smoke in Knoxville on a whim, looking for somewhere different that…read moreneither of us had tried. We secured a same-day reservation, and it turned into one of the best dining experiences we've had in quite some time. Don't let the unassuming strip-mall location fool you. Inside, the restaurant is intimate, beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Every table appeared occupied, yet it never felt loud or crowded. We could easily carry on a conversation without competing with the room around us. We arrived early and started at the beautiful bar, separated from the dining room by a glass fireplace. My husband ordered an Old Fashioned, his usual benchmark at a new bar. Served over a single large cube, it was properly spirit-forward rather than overly sweet and exactly his preference. I was intrigued by the Campfire Martini but don't particularly enjoy mezcal, so our bartender enthusiastically substituted bourbon. With chocolate liqueur, smoked marshmallow syrup, cream, cocoa and smoked graham cracker, it was rich and chocolate-forward while still allowing the bourbon to shine. My only minor critique was the lemon on the rim, which didn't quite complement the bourbon and chocolate. I suspect it works better with the original mezcal. Our server, Rosa, personally came to the bar to tell us our table was ready. That small touch was the beginning of exceptional service. We often share an entrée, so we chose the 14-ounce Prime New York Strip and asked Rosa for guidance on accompaniments. This is where she really distinguished herself. Rather than simply telling us what was popular or expensive, she could discuss ingredients, preparation, flavors and pairings. Her enthusiasm for the food was genuine, and her recommendations were spot-on. We started with the Caesar, thoughtfully divided into two bowls by the kitchen. Crisp greens, freshly shaved Parmesan, excellent croutons, house-made bacon bits and a rich dressing where you could actually taste the anchovy made this an outstanding Caesar. At Rosa's recommendation, we chose the smoked baked potato. She was absolutely right. Creamy and light with a distinctive smoky character and what tasted like rosemary-forward butter, it was far more interesting than I expected from a baked potato. Then came the Prime New York Strip, ordered medium-rare and cooked perfectly. I'm particularly critical of restaurant steaks because I'm very comfortable preparing them at home. This easily ranks among the top three restaurant steaks I've eaten and may be the best New York strip I've had anywhere. It was seasoned beautifully without masking the quality of the beef. The house-made creamy horseradish was wonderful with both the steak and potato, although neither needed anything added. We were completely full when Rosa mentioned dessert. We agreed to hear the selections only for future reference. That plan didn't survive her description. We ordered the crème brûlée cheesecake, and Rosa suggested substituting bourbon-infused ice cream for the usual lavender. It was an inspired pairing. The cheesecake had a beautifully brûléed top, and the ice cream was vanilla-forward with just enough bourbon to give it character. I'm not a huge fan of graham-cracker crust and thought it slightly overpowered the cheesecake; my husband thought the balance was perfect. Considering how quickly we finished it, he may have won that argument. Rosa deserves special recognition. She was one of the most knowledgeable and genuinely helpful servers we've encountered in quite some time. She was attentive without hovering and never made us feel hurried despite a full restaurant. My husband actually commented that she should be training other servers. Too often, asking a server for a recommendation gets you what's most popular or expensive. Rosa could explain WHY she recommended something. She understood flavors and pairings and genuinely seemed excited about the kitchen's work. That made a tremendous difference in our experience. The menu changes seasonally, so a few things we'd seen in older reviews weren't currently available, including a bread service my husband hoped to try. Rather than a true negative, it gives us another reason to return. Fire + Smoke feels upscale without being stuffy. We happened to be in shorts and felt completely comfortable, yet it would be equally appropriate for a special occasion. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent cocktails, thoughtfully prepared food and exceptional service. The steak alone would bring me back. The smoked potato would bring me back. But Rosa and the attention to detail turned a wonderful dinner into a memorable dining experience. We went looking for somewhere different. We found somewhere we're already looking forward to visiting again.

Return visit back did not disappoint. Really was a big fan of the duck I and the couple of bites of…read moresteak I got to sneak off my wife's plate! The service was good, timely and brought out timely. The inside was nice that afternoon and everything looked tidied up inside. Will definitely be back as we work through our faves, but would come and try it.

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Charcuterie board with no crackers. It was delicious and perfect to split

Roane Street Grill

4.2(46 reviews)

17.2 mi

Great food, fast service, very reasonable and plenty of food!!!…read moreI will always return to order food there.

For price food needs better quality and more selection. Hope it will get better. Not a big fan.read more

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Chicken and Dumpling special with sides. 6.99. It tasted awesome. No chicken from a can here!

Burchfield's

3.8(36 reviews)

0.6 mi

Its well worth the visit. We went for breakfast and it was a pleasant experience. It's well run and…read moreits clean. The food is a LOT better quality than the local chain accross the street and was served quickly. The coffee is also very good. The food selection on the buffet was as good as anywhere. The waitstaff is super freindly and helpful also. This is clearly an overlooked restaurant for the Oak Ridge locals, since it's inside the hotel. Prices are reasonable for the quality of the food that is availible. There is a ton of close parking and its easy to access. We plan on going back for dinner one night just to change things up. Yes you can chase a dollar and eat cheaper locally, no doubt, but to have a nice clean, not crowded place with high quality food sets this place apart. It's been a long time since I sat in the relative quiet to enjoy my food.

This restaurant is in the Hilton Doubletree hotel. We had breakfast 2 days here with the same…read moreexperience both days. We did the breakfast buffet, everything was fresh and delicious. Coffee was good. But the service was slow. And both days our bills were not correct. Took some time to get them right too after it was pointed out.

Restaurant

Sending this dish to the table is an insult to your own kitchen. It takes 1 second to wipe a place.

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Bang bang shrimp was not bad but the celery sticks were filthy and ugly a real turn off

Billy's Time Out Deli

4.6(69 reviews)

0.7 mi

Excellent food. I eat at Billy's Time Out Deli regularly. Try their double burger. Best in town!read more

I've been eating at Billy's Time Out Deli for years, and the food has always been consistently…read moregreat. The steak in a sack is one of my favorites, and I've never had a bad meal here. The staff is friendly, and it's a place I've enjoyed coming back to for a long time. My only criticism is that the prices seem a little high these days. On my last visit, I paid about $30 including tip for a steak in a sack, while my fiancée got a cheeseburger with fries and a bottled drink. Overall, it's a great local spot with quality food that keeps me coming back.

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Crinkle fries hot and crispy

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Rob L.

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8 years ago

Visited Monday, January 14th, 2019 at approximately 8PM. Was very slow maybe 6 customers in the entire restaurant. I do give 5 stars when establishments deserve it as easily verified by my other reviews. We had the coconut shrimp appetizer, blue cheese salads, two steaks ( one filet and one 8 oz sirloin ), and I had the 4 course deal that included soup and desert. I slightly noticed the waitress never brought small clean plates for appetizers as they typically do. As this was a business meal, I was distracted with our topics so didn't dwell on it but understood why by the end of the meal. The problem started with the French Onion Soup- NO is all I can say. We both tasted and it did not seem freshly made but more from a mix. Too salty and the cheese tasted imitation. Other major chains have a much better French Onion Soup. I sent it back and asked that I get the Clam Chowder instead. The Clam Chowder was okay, not the best but tolerable. The bowl was very thick so that you only got a small portion ( this is prevalent today in all chains but this was extreme, probably an inch or more thick ). The Blue Cheese salads were okay. The steaks were edible but neither was tender and definately not worth the price. My business associate added Blue Cheese crumbles for his steak. That was an additional $5.99. I think the Caramel Cheescake was the best part of it all. Our waitress was nice but slow on refills and another person brought the steaks out. I noticed management had her cleaning some while waiting at the same time so that would account for some of it. When we were finishing up we undertsood why they never brought the small plates. I said you know what they never brought BREAD! When we inquired with the waitress why this happened she stated that," We don't automatically bring bread anymore. " " This started only recently. " We both said what? She said, "We were throwing too much away as many people didn't eat it or have gluten allergies." We then both asked isn't that why you would ask," Would you like some bread? " She just said again, "You have to ask for it." I then asked is this company wide policy or just this location? She said," I don't know. " We said this reflects poorly on Outback and some might think that the waitress just doesn't want to bring bread and in turn that could hurt your tips. I truly believe the real reason they never brought the small plates was because one would then ask for bread! When you spend $85 for two ( including a 9 dollar tip as we could not place all the blame on the waitress but could place the majority on management ) you definately expect a lot more. It was very obvious that we were not impressed but the manager was never summoned. I did say I would be posting a review as I thought the bread policy was especially unacceptable. Many better experiences and much better food at other Oak Ridge restaurants. Again, just remember what I said. IF this is the direction they are headed they won't last 5 years. read more

Madison E.

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7 years ago

There were 4 us and they messed up 2 of our steaks so we complained because we asked for medium rare and we got a well done steak and a medium steak. The manager came and apologized and asked if she could get us a new steak we said no we didn't want them to spit in our food and she said she wouldn't let that happen she then asked if she could get us a dessert and we said no, my boyfriend said he would rather a discount. She got kinda mad and proceeded to ask what I was drinking and she left. Our waitress came back and picked up my boyfriends plate and she DROPPED the fork and my boyfriend went to pick it up for her but she beat him to it and said "oh I'm sorry" and he said "oh no you're fine" then a little later the manager came back and said that they went ahead and took care of our bill and that we needed to leave immediately. She began to tell us that our waitress complained that my boyfriend THREW a fork at her he asked if they had cameras up and she said they didn't in that spot we all said that he didn't throw a fork and she said that it was perceived that way. She then escorted us out. I've never been so humiliated or so in shock. I find it ridiculous we were treated like this over two steaks being over cooked. I will NEVER come back to this place again. read more

Jennifer C.

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8

4

4 years ago

Alice Springs Chicken was absolutely fabulous. Everything was great and great service

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