Restaurants in Johnson City

“Bar is the clutch move! Bartenders are the best!”

“Consistently good service and great food! They have a really nice selection of bourbons/whiskies and good bartenders. Bartenders will come to your table and ask questions sometimes to ensure they get it right. It’s not just their smoked meats that are so good either, their sides are terrific! The fried ocra is like my grandmother used to make.”

“Tired of pizza and burgers? If you're looking to experience other cultural cuisine you should definitely try Sahib. The dining area here is so relaxing whether it's outside on the patio enjoying the sunshine or inside where it's very warm and welcoming. The service is great and the food is beyond words, so much flavor and definitely worth every bite. I would give this restaurant 10 stars if I could. Without a doubt one of my new favorite places to eat.”

“Dined here for the first time. Husband and his brother had Scallops. I had the 50oz T-Bone, $150.00 with a great bottle of wine. Very nicely done. This dish came with three sides from the left side of the menu excluding one dish which was explained. Long story short I ordered the $150.00 T-Bone with the three sides being the Brussell sprouts, the potatoes and the oysters. Our server c ame back to say there would be and up charge of $5 for the oysters, maybe $8, now mind you this appetizer WAS included with the offer. When the bill came there was a up charge of $10 for the oysters. So, we went from a $5 upcharge to $10 upcharge. The tip was $75.00 which is not a problem but misinformation is.”

“This place is amazing, the owner is exceptionally nice, and the food is amazing!”

“The absolute best cookies. I always look forward to sundays & seeing what the new flavors are.”

“I haven't been to Carrabba's in a while so had lunch there today. I had the 11.99 trio small plate choosing 1 entree, a salad, and type of soup plus yummy crusty bread with a dipping sauce that they make fresh every day. I can't say enough about the food. Everything was delicious! And generous portions. I couldn't finish it all so the waittress insisted so nicely that she prepare the leftovers for me to take home. I will definitely be go back there again. Great experience!”

“Food is always great, son loves the calzone. Always quick service.”

“The food is so darn flavorful and fresh. It came out SO fast as well! There’s also leftovers with these HUGE portions ?”

“What an awesome place to grab a bite! There was literally something for everyone! I came with a group that had someone with celiac and a couple other folks were vegetarian. It’s not often we can go anywhere that everyone has plenty of options to choose from! The food portions were massive and super super good! My one tiny complaint is that it takes quite a long time to be prepared, and we were on a time crunch so we had to pack up our food and take it with us pretty soon after it arrived. But as long as you don’t have any time restraints, then this place is a 10! Affordable, delicious, and has lots of choices. I’ll def be back next time I’m in the area.”

“Ate here yesterday for the first time. Small restaurant with about 6 tables. We got there just before their lunch rush hour. The service was great and our food was outstanding. Large portions so we had great leftovers for our dinner. I ordered the Nam Khao Tod and my husband ordered the lemon chicken. We would definitely go back. They have a lot of takeout orders so they are very busy 12:00-1:30. Parking is easy in and out.”

“amazing wings. only 0.75 per wing Wednesday after 5pm. good live music on weekends.”

“I come here after church. The food is amazing, especially the barria tacos! I plan on being a regular!🤍”

“Red Meze is wonderful. The food is spectacular. The staff is friendly. Did I mention the food? Yeah, it's great. The owner is amazing. She knew just how to guide us to our likes and wants. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone !!!!”

“Love the food here and the old time not fancy Italian restaurant atmosphere. My fav restaurant in Johnson City area.”

“We love eating here. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, and the food is phenomenal. There is nothing I don’t like about Gourmet & Company. It is a must try.”

“We just had dinner for the first time at The Black Olive in Kingsport and it was amazing! We got a few appetizers, I highly recommend the Manicotti, all the food was great! Everyone’s food was fresh and tasted awesome. Huge shout out to our waitress, Bianca, she went out of her way to make our experience great, she was an exceptional waitress!!”

“Still one of the best restaurants in the Tri-cities. Menu that updates seasonally and you can always find something new and delicious on it. Make a reservation though as it is a small space and walk-ins are limited. I've sat at the bar a few times and the bartenders have been nothing short of amazing.”

“Our fist time, and we will be back. Best Chinese I have ever had!”

“To jeanandedeats, just doing the math, three or four people does not make a large group.”

“Great food with friendly service .”

“Ashley is fantastic!!! Very efficient, very nice and respectful, thankful and on top of EVERYTHING!”

“Had a birthday dinner for friends there last night. Food was delicious, as always! Service was great! Love the atmosphere and all of the staff is wonderful.”

“Great ambiance, service, food, drinks and wine. Being from Brazil I know what I am talking about. Ask for Julio.”

“This is one of our favorite Johnson City date night spots! They have a great variety of menu options as well as fun seasonal offerings and cocktails, and their drinks are soooo good! If there’s something you like that’s not on their drink menu, they totally don’t mind whipping it up for you! 🍸🍹 The serving staff is always courteous and wearing a smile…the most important part of a work uniform 😊”

“Great food and great environment for families.”

“My son loves to eat at Red Lobster!🦞”

“The Garlic Cheese Knots are NOT to be missed! They are the BEST!”

“Real good food I recommend 👍”

“Recommend they learn how to make "Shrimp with Lobster Sauce". Shrimp with lobster sauce is a popular Chinese-American dish that is often served in Chinese restaurants. The dish typically consists of shrimp, minced pork, garlic, ginger, scallions, chicken broth, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and eggs.”

“When it’s 1am and no one is open Waffle House is”

“We Love Waffle House! My kids love coming here and getting breakfast for dinner. As for this location, our most recent visit was great! Good food, good service. Our food was brought out quickly everything tasted great.
My only complaint, I have a family of 5 including 3 toddlers & it was challenging seating wise. Our booth was quite small & the table got crowded quickly.”

“My husband & I come to Johnson City for his treatment at VAMC, Mountain Home. We stopped at this location & had the most delicious meal. Kahner gave us excellent service & Krystal is top notch at the grill. If my husband has an appetite after his appointment, his favorite meal is from Waffle House. Regards, Kathy & Don Lee...Kingsport, Tn.”

“having 😊❤️😊😊😊❤️❤️😊😊😊❤️❤️😊”

“I had walked 8 miles in the hot sun. I walked inside to a clean restaurant where the donuts smelled delicious and I ordered a large sweet tea with a couple of shots of coconut 🥥. It hydrated me and saved me from a heat stroke. And it was so good. The employees were working hard and had a delightful personality.”

“I work late and McDonalds in our area loves to switch to breakfast 2 hours early and I’m well aware, so I rushed over to get my food before 3AM after closing my work because I know that’s when they switch.
However the car in front of me went on to order for 20 minutes everything they could for a car of 5 people. I knew the conversation I was about to have when my time came to order and was about to accept my fate with no food because I just don’t care for their breakfast. However the lady taking orders was really nice and doing her best and got me the manager who said they would allow me to order dinner and you have no idea how grateful I am. Thank you guys! I know that it’s not something you can always do and might have been an inconvenience to do tonight but as someone who isn’t coming out to get food from the bars I really appreciate the accommodation one service worker to another 🤙”

“Try the Chorizo Scrambler, it's so flavorful! Love the diced tomato and sliced avo on top 😋 Can't beat the service or value. Best breakfast in town, imho. We're always impressed!”

“Very lovely place! The service is always amazing and so is the food!”

“Food here is always fantastic.”

“The pistachio gelato and grilled cheese are my daughter’s fave!”

“The staff is always welcoming and friendly. The ice cream is awesome!!”

“My family has known the owners for many years, and we couldn't be more loved in a restaurant. They are generous, very enjoyable to be around, and truly embody what it means to serve someone. 10/10 all around”

“Ordered catering for breakfast. Food was delicious and the delivery service was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend for catering.”

“My true review is a 3.5 out of 5. Let's get down to it.... I get offended by people claiming NY style when it is no where near NY style. First of all you can't claim NY and be cheap on your toppings, sauce included. At $2.50 a topping | should be having toppings in every bite and this fell short. I wanted to like them because the crust what the right flavor and crispness, and the sauce when you had it on your bite was perfection. But this was like being a teenager getting teased by your bf or gf endlessly waiting for something to happen but never does. And you're left behind wanting more but with overwhelming disappointment at the same time. I know it sounds harsh but just claim it as what it is. Take the NY style off the door unless you want to be more consistent, add extra sauce to your pizza, and quit being cheap on the toppings and make that pie greasy with goodness and you'll have something.”

“Everything about Freiberg's was amazing. The service, the atmosphere, and most importantly THE FOOD. We will be coming back again, lovely first experience!”

“The food and coffee were both excellent. The owner is a coffee roaster. My spouse had a cubano coffee and said it was very impressed, which is a complement comming from a Cuban who is very picky about his coffee.”

“There were many ,almost 100 comments posted on FB about the Sexual Assault at Bebettes in Johnson City on Jan 25, 2002. The owners Elizabeth & Matthew Bambargers have not mentioned that Jacob Spiese the criminal charged is Matthew 's Cousin and they brought him to Bebettes, from LA to be a silent Partner and Manager. All of the employee's resigned due to the behavior and a Me2 incident has been covered up. The business in NOT female owned, another lie, the LLC has both husband & wife listed as owners‼️ Their lying to get sympathy and keep customers‼️”

“The best breakfast place in JC.”

“very good place to dine .”

“Great! I had pork BBQ tray, collard greens and BBQ beans. Everything was excellent. I tried just a little of the vinegar bbq sauce base because not usually my favorite but it was very good. I used the traditional sweet southern style sauce and it was my favorite. My husband had a brisket burger and loved it! Also the smoked Mac and cheese and cornbread pudding (think that is what they called it) very very good as well. We enjoyed banana pudding for dessert! We highly recommend!!”

“Lovely setting and decor, many real plants and colorful, comfy seating; delicious food and drinks; friendly, welcoming staff. I will be going back. Soon.”

“What a treasure of a coffee cafe The Moon Coffee and Tea House is in Johnson City, towards the east end of downtown. Great atmosphere the moment you walk in, and very welcoming. Sophia was helpful in my coffee choice, and delivered it to my table. There is an extensive coffee and tea menu, as well food items. I tried The Maple Cream Latte, and it was delicious. Parking is a little dicey, but well worth a slight walk. Love this new found coffee spot, and highly recommend it.”

“Let me just say, thank you to the girl working today she made my burger correctly with special instructions over the phone. Pleasant experiences every time I go to Vegan Town. Love the vegan quesadilla, waffles, today I got the Big Daddy burger and fries both were hot and fresh! I also enjoyed the Açaí smoothie as well. So very good with nutritional ingredients to live a vegetarian lifestyle!”

“Homemade ice cream in a variety of expected American and delightfully delicious Mexican flavors. I think my wife and I have found a new favorite ice cream shop (or should I say paleteria. � )”

“My husband and I went here on our anniversary. We absolutely loved it! The food, the service, the atmosphere was all perfect. We will definitely be back!”

“FRANNIE'S IS MY PICKY VEGETARIAN DREAM! the food is absolutely out of this world, the service is so lovely it doesn't feel like customer service, it feels like going to your favorite aunts house who loves taking care of you! and the inside is so homey so it really brings it together! and you're telling me they offer free cucumber water, coffee, and books to read while you're there?! i have been OBSESSED with this place since i first went there about a week ago. i'm afraid of trying new things, but i can say i honestly want to give everything on their menu a try. VERY NEURODIVERGENT FRIENDLY PLACE TO BE!! 🩵 be sure to check out their little side shops inside with jewelry, t shirts, and self care items along with the business cards to keep our other beautiful local businesses some support while you're there 🫶🏻”

“Sam’s is ABSOLUTELY amazing! I came across this place with my son, during a Cub Scout meeting… I have seen these ladies almost every day since then. Very good customer service skills, very attentive to customers and always spot on. I will recommend them to anyone and everyone looking for a “cool” treat! Give them a try, you won’t be disappointed! ❤️”

“Semplicemente unici tutto fresco e pulito”

“Great other than every 6th latte they want to try to spike my blood sugar. Then I gotta get back in line to wait for them to make the latte the way I ordered it. Iced latte with an extra shot of espresso not a shot of diabetes. Otherwise this location is the best one around! Just pay attention please!”

“From the hostess, to service, food, and drinks it was a fantastic dinner! We truly enjoyed our experience with our 4 kids! We had the nachos, burgers, wings, caesar salads, and mac and cheese and everything was so delicious! The manager was wonderful as well. We will be back!”

“The best food and a really great experience every time we go.”

“there was 2 of us she got a Philly sandwich hers was good I got barbecue sandwich meal I was disappointed. meat alot but or fatty pieces not juicy bun dry fell apart . the sauces little to sweet the tiny amount slaw was tasteless and tiny beans to sweet and runny . dont get it . id give them another try with different food”

“Amazing food, amazing service!”

“Fresh good food, good price”

“The bartenders are amazing, the service is great, and the table side guacamole is the best.”

“Spectacular authentic Honduran food. We will be supporting this restaurant as much as we can!!”

“very cutesy place with the best dirty chai i have ever had <3”

“My family and I went there today, it was fantastic!! The food was very delicious, we tried the butter chicken, island tacos, mango rice chicken bowl. We enjoyed the service also we will be going back.”

“I discovered this place while DoorDashing back in March '25. Prior to leaving, I knew I had to buy a box and the cookies were amazing but since then, I have stopped by nearly every week to buy two boxes. I recommend this Place to any and everyone”

“Best fried catfish in the entire area.”

“We have come to enjoy using for 40 yrs. It's never changed. Small venue so you're close to the performers. The crowd is respectful too. We already have tickets for a performance in May!”

“Great people and Good food.”

“I eat here regularly and I can say I have never been disappointed in the food or service! They are a pretty busy place but so worth it for sure!”

“I just picked up a veggie pizza which I have had before but not recently. The pizza was loaded with veggies and was fresh and so tasty! The lemon pie is pretty good too. Thanks for a very satisfying supper. I will definitely be back. I did not have to wait long at all.”

“Great food, I love their calabash style!”

“Food was so delicious! service was amazing!! Mexican street corn 🌽 is so yummy! Will definitely be back to eat here again!!”

“We got an apple pie for Thanksgiving. It. Was. Delicious!”

“Nice beers. Knowledgeable staff and very friendly and welcoming. Nice place to enjoy a drink and inside or outside seating. We’ll be back!!”

“We went last night and Charlie was very nice to us and very accommading. She was running th dining room herself and hustling like crazy. I hated to see her handling all that business and all those customers herself. The cooks did deliver food for her at intervals. Charlie is an assett to take care of!”

“Great place to eat. Very caring people to work for. When busy they don't care one bit to jump in were needed. I can say out of all the jobs I've had in my life I don't dread going into work. I'm always anywhere from 20 to 15 mins early. I don't care to stay over. Very positive place to work as well. Everyone works together and always encourage each other.”

“We were passing through from GA to West Virginia and stopped here for lunch. I had pulled pork sandwich. It was absolutely delicious! Service was quick and the people were VERY nice.”

“The manage of this store is amazing and went above and beyond for our large orders with ETSU Health. I hightly recommend this store.”

“My husband & I come to Johnson City for his treatment at VAMC, Mountain Home. We stopped at this location & had the most delicious meal. Kahner gave us excellent service & Krystal is top notch at the grill. If my husband has an appetite after his appointment, his favorite meal is from Waffle House. Regards, Kathy & Don Lee...Kingsport, Tn.”

“I haven't been to Carrabba's in a while so had lunch there today. I had the 11.99 trio small plate choosing 1 entree, a salad, and type of soup plus yummy crusty bread with a dipping sauce that they make fresh every day. I can't say enough about the food. Everything was delicious! And generous portions. I couldn't finish it all so the waittress insisted so nicely that she prepare the leftovers for me to take home. I will definitely be go back there again. Great experience!”

“I am usually very happy with my orders. I went through the drive thru, ordered a small burger, No Mayo, No Ketchup and a Chocolate Malt. The malt is ALWAYS delicious. My burger was dried out and there was ketchup (looked like they tried to scrape it off) that soaked into bun. The order was correct on my print out. Will not order that burger again. The young man at the window was very polite as always.”

“We went last night and Charlie was very nice to us and very accommading. She was running th dining room herself and hustling like crazy. I hated to see her handling all that business and all those customers herself. The cooks did deliver food for her at intervals. Charlie is an assett to take care of!”

“So it’s $10 to get in and a free appetizer That’s misleading!!! It’s a small bag of chips or a can soda or a slice of little ceasers pizza That’s not an appetizer!!! Very misleading you need to change this Very disappointed i And also you can’t even get the so called appetizer till after 10 pm”

“Very lovely place! The service is always amazing and so is the food!”

“The gumbo was super and gave me the taste of mobile!!!! Don’t miss out!!!”

“Food is awesome service is great !!! We will be back love restaurant”

“My family and I went there today, it was fantastic!! The food was very delicious, we tried the butter chicken, island tacos, mango rice chicken bowl. We enjoyed the service also we will be going back.”

“Their pizza is absolutely delicious! Never had a bad experience at all! Keep up the great toad guys, it’s awesome!!”

“I discovered this place while DoorDashing back in March '25. Prior to leaving, I knew I had to buy a box and the cookies were amazing but since then, I have stopped by nearly every week to buy two boxes. I recommend this Place to any and everyone”

“A beautiful place to enjoy breakfast or lunch! As a first time visitor, I was very satisfied with the excellent food and service. Everyone one there was friendly and courteous. I definitely will be back to try more delicious food there.”

“Excellent. World's best donuts! I love the bavarian cream and the large glazed ones. Awesome service! So fun to watch make them.”

“Excellent products, great people, highly recommend!! (Try the cinnamon rolls!:)”

“Good quality food! Comfortable atmosphere and reasonable prices”

“The absolute best cookies. I always look forward to sundays & seeing what the new flavors are.”

“From the hostess, to service, food, and drinks it was a fantastic dinner! We truly enjoyed our experience with our 4 kids! We had the nachos, burgers, wings, caesar salads, and mac and cheese and everything was so delicious! The manager was wonderful as well. We will be back!”

“Food is always great, son loves the calzone. Always quick service.”

“Tired of pizza and burgers? If you're looking to experience other cultural cuisine you should definitely try Sahib. The dining area here is so relaxing whether it's outside on the patio enjoying the sunshine or inside where it's very warm and welcoming. The service is great and the food is beyond words, so much flavor and definitely worth every bite. I would give this restaurant 10 stars if I could. Without a doubt one of my new favorite places to eat.”

“love this place amazing staff and atmosphere”

“We just had dinner for the first time at The Black Olive in Kingsport and it was amazing! We got a few appetizers, I highly recommend the Manicotti, all the food was great! Everyone’s food was fresh and tasted awesome. Huge shout out to our waitress, Bianca, she went out of her way to make our experience great, she was an exceptional waitress!!”

“there was 2 of us she got a Philly sandwich hers was good I got barbecue sandwich meal I was disappointed. meat alot but or fatty pieces not juicy bun dry fell apart . the sauces little to sweet the tiny amount slaw was tasteless and tiny beans to sweet and runny . dont get it . id give them another try with different food”

“Everything about Freiberg's was amazing. The service, the atmosphere, and most importantly THE FOOD. We will be coming back again, lovely first experience!”

“Amazing food, amazing service!”

“Try the Chorizo Scrambler, it's so flavorful! Love the diced tomato and sliced avo on top 😋 Can't beat the service or value. Best breakfast in town, imho. We're always impressed!”

“Had dinner at Kickback Jack’s in Johnson City tonight, and it was spot on! Great food, super friendly service, and we were in and out fast — just how we like it at Ship TriCities. We’ll definitely be back!”

“I had the fish and chips. I did not realize it was going to be so much.
The fish tasted good. It was a little mushy though.
The baked potato is good and coleslaw was very good.
Tartar sauce was outstanding.
Our server was excellent.”

“The food is so darn flavorful and fresh. It came out SO fast as well! There’s also leftovers with these HUGE portions ?”

“The best breakfast place in JC.”

“First time visiting, excellent food. Place was crowded at first but eventually emptied as it got closer to closing time.

The fried rice is some of the best I've had. Not greasy, but very flavorful. The fried plantain side dish is delicious.

All our food was hot and fresh, although it was delivered to our table in sequence rather than all at once. The dishes are authentically Venezuelan, I'm not sure you can get this food anywhere else.

They offer dining in, take out, or delivery.

For dining in, I recommend sitting at a booth, some of the seating near the windows has folding chairs that are not very comfortable.

There are two accessible restrooms 🚻 🚻 available, and the entrance is accessible♿ as well. Plenty of parking🅿 .”

“Awesome food , price and owner”

“Just stopped in to try their new poke bowl! 10/10 recommend! Always greeted with smiling faces, amazing atmosphere and top-notch food!”

“Adrien and team are top notch and are the most knowledgeable alcohol enthusiasts i have ever met. if you have not been you are missing out. 100% will support this business regularly and so should you!”

“We are from out of state (Texas!) & wanted to try out this coffee shop based on local recommendations. It did not disappoint! The vibe, the food, the drinks were all top notch. It was a bit pricey, but I am happy to support local businesses and the quality of everything was great! The messaging throughout the space of being fearless was also a beautiful touch.”

“Picked up lunch and it was delish!!! Thank you!!! Queso is fantastic!”

“Excellent products, great people, highly recommend!! (Try the cinnamon rolls!:)”

“Buy the blueberry muffins!!!! You won’t regret it! Sooooo freakin delicious! Oh and get the app! So easy to use! The people at this location are genuinely so incredibly nice. Always asking how my day has been. My coffee has always been made perfect! I go daily because it’s the BEST location!”

“Great food and very affordable. I went on opening day during lunch hour and the place was packed. Food still came out quick. Could not have asked for a better experience. Will definitely be back.”

“Little Magic has been a great addition to the landscape of Johnson City. Cocktails are excellent and food is good. The venue hosts a wide array of concerts and events.”

“I loved the decor and atmosphere of this restaurant! The server (Sophia) was so friendly and welcoming and the food was plentiful and delicious. I will definitely return with friends!”

“Amazing place to eat; Food is Amazing, Atmosphere is amazing. Portion sizes are humongous if You're ever hungry for breakfast they have it all 🥞🦋”