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    Waffle House

    3.3 (40 reviews)
    Open Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Grits, eggs over East & wheat toast
    Courtenay O.

    Nikki was the best! She took our orders with a big smile, and brought those orders to us quickly. They were right, & were delicious. She checked on us often, filling up our water glasses & coffee. The price was reasonable. I had two eggs over easy on wheat toast with strawberry jelly. Husband had the waffle with hash browns. Friend had smothered hash browns, wheat toast & ham & cheese omelet. Everything tasted as good as it looked! Paid the bill quickly, and we were on our way. If we are in Oakridge again, we'll be back here for breakfast!

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    Chase M.

    Waffle House is always exactly the same... just enough to make me satisfied and glad I came.

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    Ward D.

    A good place for a good waffle in Oak Ridge. Waffle House was founded in Avondale Estates, Georgia in 1955, and the chain has since grown to become a beloved staple of Southern dining for many travelers and locals. This location is one of the (over) 2100 locations located in 25 US states. As of 2021, there were approximately 143 Waffle House locations in Tennessee including this one in Oak Ridge, on the south side of South Illinois Avenue. Waffle House is known for its classic breakfast dishes, such as waffles, eggs, and bacon, as well as its famous hash browns, which are available in a variety of styles. The chain is also known for its 24/7 service, which has made it a popular spot for late-night meals and post-partying gatherings. Parking is not limited at the location since it is located in the middle of a large parking lot It is set up like a typical Waffle house with a staff that greets you when you enter. You can eat at the tall counter, low counter, or in the booths to the left and right of the counters. The menu is regular American fare with Eggs, omelets, waffles, and sandwiches. The prices are very reasonable. The restaurant was not very crowded when we visited. The place was very clean. The waitress came to take our order quickly. We ordered the waffles (of course) and bacon and drinks. The food came out quickly and tasted very good. The staff was very professional, the price was good and the food was excellent. Definitely, a good place to go for a good meal in Oak Ridge.

    Hash browns, raisin toast with apple butter, bacon, scrambled eggs & bottomless coffee
    Susan C.

    When brunch is served with a smile and server Lina checks back often to refill the coffee mugs, it's easy to overlook the child handprints on the plexiglass between the booths and the ketchup smear on table's edge. This Waffle House offers decent-tasting food served in a timely manner with affordable prices. Nothing fancy, a bit noisy, yet down-home food -- with perfectly cooked scrambled eggs.

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    Tate is an awesome person. Very nice to deal with and very attentive. Wonderful attitude.

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    Food was excellent. Our server, Mikey was cheerfull and an excellent waiter. We enjoyed our breakfast a lot. We'll be back.

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    waitress was really rude as soon as we sat down then another waitress came and he/her/it idek what it is was rude also

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    Woody’s Bar & Grill

    4.6(104 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    We were in town, just passing through, and had checked into our hotel for the night. Looking about,…read morewe reviewed the local places to eat something, and wishing to avoid any of the corporate places we found Woody's was pretty close-by. This is one of the magical things about looking for places to eat on-line... you will sometimes find places that you would completely pass over if you were to look at them from the road. This is one of those places. The place is very non-descript, and definitely a locals kind of place. When we walked in there was a small party going on that looked like it was wrapping up, and we were able to get a table. We were greeted warmly, so they do have their hospitality game working for them. There is an outdoor seating area, but as it was getting dark we opted for sitting inside. We both ordered burgers... there are no fries on the menu, which was surprising until we figured out that they don't have a deep fryer. All good there... we can make do with alternatives! I went for the mac and cheese. When the burgers came out, oh boy... these burgers are quite generous and my mother could only finish half of hers. Not a problem there either... it made a very nice little lunch item the next day. The burgers are quite good, and we would absolutely return for them!

    We ordered the three meet platter, Wow !! We is huge and the manager or owner came out from back…read moreand checked on us as well as the food it's was mouth watering. We sat at the bar about 3 ish and she was polite but rather non smiley, but with said she came by to check on us as others piled on in and for good reason. GREAT FOOD ! The restaurant and bar are very small but they have an added features outside for all us pets and families with children they have a fenced in yard area with tables and shade the inside is super clean and nicely decorated we will be going back while we are here in town for two more months. It's a great locals gathering place as well as very welcoming to visitors.

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    Aubrey's - Oak Ridge - Fried green heaven... added blue cheese on the side

    Aubrey's - Oak Ridge

    4.0(199 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    It was a busy night and they seated us fast in a booth. The waiter came to ask about drinks soon…read moreafter. He was fast, attentive and friendly. The place was huge. Lots of tables , booths and bar tables. Big TVs in the bar with the games on. The food was amazing. Had grilled salmon tacos and I was there was more. My friend had a pizza and it was great as well. The chips were so good too! I will be coming back to try more of the menu .

    Aubrey's is almost always packed, which makes it seem like a standout spot in our small town. After…read morevisiting a few times, though, I've found it to be... pretty average. They do offer outdoor seating, which is nice, although I'm not sure yet if it's dog-friendly--something I'll have to check out next time. We usually sit at the bar, and one thing I've learned is that you need to be very specific with your drink order if you have preferences. For example, if you order a dirty martini without clarification, be prepared for a glass that tastes almost entirely like olive brine. Asking for "light" on the olive juice is a must. Even a standard vodka martini doesn't automatically come with a lemon twist, which feels like a small but noticeable miss. Service has consistently been solid--friendly and attentive, about what you'd expect. The food, however, has been hit or miss. I tried the FGTs twice, hoping the first experience was just an off night, but they still weren't memorable enough to order again. The steak tips appetizer has been the one standout for us--really flavorful--but if you're planning on ordering a steak entrée, doubling up on steak feels a bit redundant. The salads that come with the meals are reliably good, and the steaks themselves are decent, especially with the loaded baked potato on the side. That said, I ordered a fish dish on one visit that was forgettable enough that I can't even recall exactly what it was--just that I wouldn't order it again. Overall, Aubrey's is perfectly fine, but it hasn't wowed me. At this price point, I think there are better options around town. We might stop back in from time to time if we're in the mood for something different.

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    3.3(19 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Came here for lunch with my family on Saturday around 12:30, and had a wonderful time…read more When we arrived the restaurant looked crowded, so I was worried it would be a long wait. However, we were seated right away. Our server immediately brought us coffee and got our 8 year old some hot chocolate (loaded with whipped cream and chocolate sauce, which he loved). It took a little bit for us to figure out what we wanted because there were so many good options. I went with their Italian inspired omelet with sausage, cheese, roasted peppers and tomatoes. My husband got the pick two from the lunch side with the super food kale salad and ham and Gruyère melt. While our son got the kids bacon and eggs with fruit and toast. The food came out at a good pace and was hot when it arrived. I loved my omelette. It tasted fresh and light and I loved the pop of the roasted tomatoes in it. The toast and jam they served with it were great. The grain bread was so good. I ended up getting potatoes instead of the salad (no extra charge) and they made them crispy which was just how I wanted them. The surprise for both my husband and I was the salad he got. Normally, neither of us are fond of kale but in that salad it was delicious. It wasn't super tough or butter which can sometimes be an issue. The melt was also good. Our son devoured his entire plate and was super happy with everything. Which is always a huge plus. This was a perfect place to come with everyone. It was inviting, fast and with good food. There are so many options that there is something for everyone and no one left still hungry or disappointed.

    Apparently a new brunch place that opened up this year. It's very aesthetic on the inside, walked…read morein sat immediately. Slightly felt pressured to order quickly, in terms of food we got the salmon Benedict and the steak n eggs chimichurri. Food is saltier than I would like, like actually really salty especially the potatoes aka hashbrowns. Also not really a steak more like small beef pieces but there wasn't that much, 15% meat, 80% potaoes not hashbrowns, eggs very fine. Portions for Benedict smaller than expected. Overall food was fine, there's notice brunch spots in the area, but I wouldn't necessarily seek this out.

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    Hibachi Pizza - Pepperoni pizza

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    4.1(32 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $

    Hmmmm, I really wanted to love this place as it's in my hood, but I was kinda let down…read more The staff when we went were super young and seemed a lot were new so I was trying to be patient. But the sweet girl taking orders didn't really know what she was doing and put in our order a bit wrong. The couple in front of us had their order messed up too. The interior of the place wasn't that inviting or clean, but we opted to eat in anyway. But IF we go back that won't be happening. My husband got a basic cheese pizza because that's how he judges all pizza places the first time around. It was just OK to him. I got the pickle chips since they were 'breaded in-house' and the BBQ Burger. The pickle chips were so over-seasoned and salty I couldn't even eat them - and I LOVE salt. What a shame. The only redeeming thing was the burger and fries. While the burger didn't have what it was supposed to on it and you don't get the option on the temperature of the meat, it was still a good burger. The fries were also super crispy and fluffy inside. So pretty hit-and-miss for me. I'm going to have to think twice before I go back.

    Love hibachi? Love pizza? ummm...together? Well, why the heck not. While they DO have hibachi…read moregoodies that can be served on a specialty pizza, note that most of their menu is served as individual, more traditional items (like hibachi, a burger, or pizza...not all meshed together). This place was a bit of a hike for us but so worth it for the delicious pizza. We ordered a pepperoni pizza, garlic knots, and deluxe hibachi that comes with beef, chicken, and shrimp and a side salad and soup. If we were rating this place on the pizza and knots alone-5 stars all day long. The crust is so light, chewy and flavorful. The garlic knots actually remind me of the super unique rolls at the local Brazilian steakhouse. They have an outer chew but the inside is so soft that it almost melts in your mouth. The hibachi was...okay. My first bite of the entire meal was the beef and it was unfortunately so chewy that it was inedible. I crossed my fingers it was just that one piece. Nope. Our family ended up discarding every piece of beef, which was an expensive disappointment. The shrimp and chicken were tasty but overshadowed by the sea of onions and mushrooms. We were grateful for the salad and soup, although we couldn't distinguish what the soup was meant to be. My kiddo asked what the hot, brown salt water was. :-) The ginger salad was iceberg lettuce with a very thick, chunky ginger dressing. If that's your thing, rock on! For hibachi, we will probably stick with Fuji. In general, we will be back for the pizza soon and look forward to trying the burgers, which we've heard are great.

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