My family and I were seated within 5 minutes of waiting. Our waitress was really nice and patient…read morewith us and our 3 year old twin boys. The food came out piping hot. My kids got a hotdog and tater tot's, along with a grilled cheese sandwich and fries. My husband got the 11oz bacon cheeseburger with fries. I got the chicken burger with sweet potato fries. This is our 4th time being here and we love it! Definitely love the ambiance and the pinball machines out in the front. Was disappointed the candy machine and the claw machine didn't work. We will definitely be back.

Johnny B Good all the way to Alcoa Tennessee…read more I had read some review on Yelp, - Thank you fellow Yelpers! and had Hot Rod's 50's Diner on my list. We pulled into the parking lot, and I could hear my compadre, RIP, say to me, ' Si está ocupado, va a ser bueno." If its busy, its going to be good. The parking lot was full and the inside of the restaurant was busy. We walked in and our Mom who was a teenager during the 50's loved the decor and signage and my brother immediately gravitated towards the pinball machines. We sat down at a booth. The booths are a little tight if you're tall and have had a couple of cheeseburgers over the years. The good news is that the table is moveable Our server Finch was delightful. By the way, it was her Birthday on the day we were there and even though she was working on her Birthday, she was still having a lot of fun. The regular menu is HUGE. I'm not talking Cheesecake Factory HUGE, I'm talking about triple that...... There's about 50 different burgers and I'm probably missing some. There's burger with a fried bologna slice and american cheese There's a burger with Military Chow The menu is clear to understand but there's an overwhelming amount of choices. I didn't see the vegan menu in the regular menu so I politely asked Finch for the vegan menu, and she skipped back to me with it. Wow - A lot of choices as well. Hot Rod's uses Beyond Meat for some of their burgers but they also custom craft their veggie burgers. The vegan cheese on my burger was most likely Follow Your Heart or Violife, but it was properly melted. The Beyond Burger was a frozen slab without any seasoning but cooked through. I would have preferred some seasoning but hey - I'm not going to knock it. The portion of fries is massive. The vegan ranch is Follow Your Heart and was a nice dipping sauce for the fries. My brother had a buffalo chicken sandwich and my mom had the reuben. We all shared the vegan banana split. Hot Rod 50's Diner as stated by another Yelp reviewer may be the best diner in the United States.

Kasey was awesome! Food was great, atmosphere was easy. We are flying out tomorrow morning and this…read morewas the perfect pit stop!!!

Arrived for a birthday dinner at 4pm. (Dead not busy at all) "Please wait to be seated " oh we…read morewaited...and waited, and we waited longer. Not to mention we are regular guests which severing staff know us. Finally got seated. We had to ask for kids menu which we know were available (We're regulars). The host is not paying attention. I was well aware prices have gone up at least a dollar from the entire menu, and we do enjoy the food, but to set the expectation of "average" menus item being $14, and burgers $14.75-$16.75, you've got to do better. Thankfully the server made the entire experience great. She has served us multiple times and understands our special needs for our son. *We'll definitely be back, but I this industry will not survive "expecting" 20% and doing that to guests. (That servers we had will always get a generous tip from us) ***It's gong to come down to asking to be sat in specific server's section.

The several times I have stopped by, I opt for the bacon cheeseburger with extra pickles. How they…read morehave it ready in 60 seconds or less is amazing. I have not tried any other items, but I'm sure everything is delicious.

I wanted to love this place after reading some of the reviews but it was mediocre at best. I went…read moreat 4:45pm so the food should not have been cold but all of it was & the fries had that look like they'd been fried a few times already even though they were still cold to the touch. I had no choice but to eat it since I was on my way to the airport. Otherwise I would have turned around & had them fix it. Needless to say I don't think I'll be back.

5 star for the fried mushrooms. 1 Star for the wings. When they bring wings to your table, you…read moreexpect them to be freshly prepared and hot. These had been sitting in the basket for a while and they just added sauce. Service was good and atmosphere was average.

Food: 7 out of 10. When it comes to wings there are several options and waitress was more than…read morehappy for us to sample a few of the flavors before ordering which we appreciated. From the time we ordered until we received the food was 14 minutes which I would rate acceptable. The food was warm and the wings were quite tasty and moist but the legs themselves were too dry. Wife indicated the onion rings were quite good. I would come back here but it is not my first choice. YeeHaw beer is offered which is one of my favorites. Spouse and friend, per waitress recommendation, ordered a Mountain Margarita which is made with moonshine was ok, nothing special. Service: 9 out of 10. Came on a Friday night about 5:45 PM, several people there but table was immediately available. Problem with booth was tightness of space and table in booth is secured so can not be moved. I am 6 ft 3 in and weigh close to 300 lb so it was a tight fit. Staff had no objection to moving us but in doing so took us to the bar area which was quite loud so per our request moved us into the dining area which was better. Waitress came to table almost immediately was knowledgeable in that she has been at restaurant for 2 1/2 years. She was good about checking on us periodically and responded quickly to our requests. Other staff were friendly and helpful. As stated above food was brought to table in a reasonable amount of time. Ambiance: 8 out of 10. No complaints. Typical sports bar with numerous tv's around. chairs were comfortable and in good condition and restaurant appeared clean and well lit. Noise, outside the bar area was ok allowing us to converse easily. Loud noise, a pet peeve of mine, I find is quite common in a lot of restaurants.

We stopped by after pacing a friend who was doing the Pistol Ultra. It's right down the street…read morefrom the Springbrook Pool Center, close to the airport, The pizza was pretty good. Our favorite thing was the Costco size containers of Parmesan cheese sitting on the table so we didn't have to worry about those tiny packets not being enough and having to ask for more. The ingredients tasted fresh. I personally prefer a thicker crust than what we got but I did not see any options for other thickness. The girls who took our order and brought our pizza were nice. It's a small kind of local owned hole in the wall but it was cozy and I would go again if I was in the Alcoa area.

Staying at the airport. Tried to call to place a pick up order on a Friday night Called several…read moretimes and it just rang and rang and then cut you off. Oh well!

Headed to a Smokies game, we chose to stop into SmashCity for a pregame burger…read more The service and burger came up quickly. I opted for the truffle smash and large fry. My buddy opted for the Spicy Smash. The burgers were mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm great, Juicy and the bun held up. Fries were fresh and would like to see maybe a topping or poutine option for them. Cool spot to get some AC and great burger before a Smokies game or a night in the old City.

We already had 250 miles under our belt for the day. 4 more hours to home. I was sick of fast food…read moreand we were making good time so we decided to venture off the road, but just a little. SmashCity wasn't far off of the interstate, it had good ratings and although we'd been eating burgers and fries quite a bit on this roadtrip, a good burger and fries really sounded good. All of the reviews were right on - this was absolutely NOT fast food - it was fast, really fast, but the speed was just bonus. As we usually do, we split. We chose the Carolina BBQ smash. The burgers were juicy - if you're not careful, I guarantee you'll be wearing it. Two critiques, it definitely needed more sauce - I just added some of the SmashCity sauce from our fries and it worked but I really would have liked to have had more BBQ sauce. Second, the fried onions were quite burned. I pulled off most of them. The hand cut fries were piping hot, just the right amount of greasy and seasoned perfectly. Splitting the burger was a good call - I'd never have eaten the whole thing myself. The burger and fries were just over $20. When you consider a Big Mac meal at that clown place is $14, SmashCity is almost a bargain. Paul, the owner was like the energizer bunny - he was everywhere at once. Personality oozed from his pores. Make sure you tell him Sue said hi! (He won't remember me but just say hi anyway!) Now I wouldn't say SmashCity has the best burgers - that award goes to our friend Jerry. He makes a pretty mean smash burger on the blackstone. If you have an extra half hour, skip the fast food burger joints, get off that highway, and go let Paul fill your belly for the rest of your trip! You'll appreciate it!

Love this little hidden gem. While on I-40 looking up some places different to eat at and knoxville…read moretn, I saw Emma's Southern Kitchen took a chance and so glad we did Thanks to our waiters Ariana and the rest of the staff working there we fell in love with this place. We will be back next time passing through.

Charming local eatery that appears to be VERY popular with the locals. The staff and locals were…read moregreeting each other by name throughout our entire visit. Excellent service. Eddie took great care of us, check to see when we needed refills and if our food was good. Delicious food! The pork chop special, the sides, and the chocolate cake we're making me wish that we were locals! So good and the price was fantastic. No wonder the locals love it. If we were local, I'd be here multiple times a ok uh, working my way through the menu.

I need to talk about my favorite lunch location in Blount County: Kickback Jacks! This place keeps…read moreimpressing me more and more every time I visit for lunch. I officially love this place! Address: 1139 Franck St. Alcoa, TN 37701 Food: 5/5 I got the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich, and it's the best chicken sandwich in Blount County! Perfectly crispy and sauced. The flavors are great, and it's cooked excellently every single time. The fries were also very good and seasoned well. My mom got the Bacon Jam Burger, and she absolutely loved it! Great flavors, but the one thing she would change is having the bacon cooked more so it's crispy instead of floppy. We also got the Nachos for an appetizer, and they were honestly the best nachos I've ever had! The chili and jalapeño cheese sauce were the stars of the dish, and the chips were perfect and didn't break at all. What impressed me the most was that the last time my mom got the nachos, they were not very appealing, but this time around the presentation was spot on. This tells me that this restaurant listens to criticism and fixes its mistakes/issues. ‍ Service: 5/5 Matthew was our server today, and he did a great job! Service was fast, and the staff did an excellent job informing us about additions to the menu. Atmosphere: 5/5 This restaurant is always clean, and the vibes are amazing. This is the place you want to eat at while watching sports. You'll feel right at home if you're a sports fan looking for a great place to eat. Value: 5/5 Our lunch was absolutely worth the price we paid. The portions were great, and we left full without feeling like we wasted anything we ordered. Final Thoughts Kickback Jacks is the place to be for a great lunch or a fun hangout spot to watch any sporting event. I highly recommend ordering the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and the Nachos. So kick it back with Jacks and experience a great meal! FEAST Overall Rating: 5/5 Would I Go Back?: Absolutely

First time here but wasn't too impressed. The service was very slow and rather unattentive. We had…read moreto remind them to bring a beer that we ordered after waiting quite awhile to order. The Philly cheesesteak was extremely salty and the fries were overcooked. The cheeseburger was pretty tasty from our group was what I was told. Looks like maybe a better spot to sit by the bar, grab a beer and watch a game as there's lots of TVs

Don't judge a book by its cover! This place was amazing!!! The Snoring Bear burger was so full of…read moreamazing flavors as was the Smokehouse burger. We are BIG fans! I'd pass on the Mac n cheese, but everything else we had was fantastic! And our waitress was kind and food was served fast! A must stop!

Decided to find a spot close by to eat while stopping for gas on the way to the Tail of the Dragon…read more Only a couple minutes off the parkway. We were greeted right away and were able to take a table. Small dining area, with very limited seating. Nice warm cozy vibe including Bob Ross on the tv. The food came out quickly. Hot and fresh. I got the Snoring Bear Breakfast. I chose the Cajun seasoning for the tilapia and it was a lil bland. I probably could have asked for more seasoning, so that's on me. The rest was great. Eggs cooked to perfection. My wife chose the fish platter and she said the fish was delicious. The fries were a lil over seasoned and she had to rub some of the fries off. As for the drinks, cans of Coke, Sprite, etc are $1.99 each. A lil pricey but it is clearly marked on the menu. My only complaint is I ordered a water and was charged 50 cents. It's not listed anywhere on the menu, so I was surprised to see it on my bill. Overall, I would probably stop here again for a quick bite if I'm in the area. Nice little place, and the service is great!

Came here on a Sunday, it had just snowed the night before so the restaurant wasn't super busy, but…read moreit still had a good crowd. We had heard of this place for a while and wanted to check it out and we're so glad we did. The food and service were amazing. Walking in it's a narrow restaurant, that has a bar on one side and tables on the other with kinda a rustic feel to it. We were seated immediately and our drink orders were taken. Since we hadn't been there before we got water and then pursued the menu a little for drinks. I had a question between two drinks and the server was very good at describing the drinks and ultimately decided to try the Darryl Strawberry, while my husband got the Nor'easter. The drinks came out and they were really good. They weren't overly strong, you could taste the bourbon in each of them, but it wasn't overpowering. For food we got the OPA! to start and then the Billy for me and the Mother Clucker for him. The OPA was awesome. It's pan seared feta with honey and served with fresh bread. The honey added a little extra sweetness to the feta which went really nicely with the crusty bread. The Billy had goat cheese, bacon, onions and, a tomato jam on it. It was delicious. The creamy goat cheese with the bacon and smokey tomato jam all went amazingly together. I got onion rings as my side, which were crunchy hot and so so good. The Mother Clucker was also really good. I only had a bite of it to try, but was definitely impressed. My husband upgraded to the duck fat fries which were out of this world. Super crunchy, great flavor. Our server kept checking back on us the whole time making sure we were satisfied with our drinks and food, but we had absolutely no complaints. This is a great place for a date if you want good food or to hang out with friends. We will definitely be back.

Do all restaurants decline over time? Think this one is…read morehanging on by popularity not quality. Burger overcooked & mac&cheese, cold, the m&c last visit was night and day. Fries quite lackluster and tasted like it was cooked in very old grease. Got the old fashion on point.