Restaurants in Kingsport

“Another great meal at Riverfront Seafood! Great Seafood. The scallops were delicious!”

“Sara, the bartender, was exceptional. The food very good. Great atmosphere.”

“Spencer was our server, and was efficient and super sweet. Ordered the flos filet med rare and it was seared to perfection. The broccoli was soft and seasoned just right!!! It’s not a regular place for us in Kingsport, but it might be now!!”

“Good food and good bartenders”

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Sippin’ with Shirley at The Reserve was an absolute blast! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was fun, welcoming, and just the right amount of classy. Shirley was the perfect host—knowledgeable, engaging, and so good at breaking down each cocktail recipe in a way that made us feel like pros. We learned how to make four delicious cocktails, each with its own twist, and got hands-on with mixing, shaking, and garnishing. Whether you’re a cocktail newbie or a seasoned sipper, this class is a must. Shirley’s energy and expertise made the whole experience unforgettable. 🍸 Highly recommend for a night out with friends, a date night, or anyone looking to level up their mixology game! Cheers to Shirley and The Reserve!”

“Great distillery to visit, Vodka is top notch, love the Cinnaburn moonshine, Orange Creamcicle is great, Spiced Rum is better than anything else out there. Owners are extremely knowledgeable on their products and will steer you right. Cool FD decor and neat swag. highly recommend.”

“We ate here on May 18th we took our son here to celebrate him graduating . We had to wait for about 30 mins but we knew that and understood. Our silverware was a little dirty, the food was delicious however when our food was brought out to our table my steak medallions wasn't ready I was told they ran out and had to cut more and it would be a few more minutes. I just got a to go box for mine. So overall the only complaint I would have would be the silverware and having to wait a little longer on my food was all. The food was amazing and our waitress was very nice. This was our sons first time eating here and he's already talking about eating there again.”

“laid back atmosphere. everyone is friendly.”

“Amazing food at a reasonable price! Some of the best Mexican food i have ever had. Excellent food, fast service, very polite people. 10/10. I could eat here everyday.”

“The lemon pepper wings were so good. Cooked extra crispy just like I asked. The hot honey rub was delicious too.

But the Cajun Fried Corn?

Wow.”

“First time My wife and I ate at the Meadows. The dinner was great. Service was great. Nice atmosphere! We will definitely be back .”

“Had a great time, will be back soon! Anthony did a phenomenal job taking care of my family and making it an enjoyable experience! The food was great and service was quick!”

“My husband and I enjoyed a delicious meal with fabulous service. The environment is friendly. The food is flavorful. Highly recommend!”

“Jonathan is an awesome bartender! Definitely try his creations! 🤤”

“Great customer service, and the food is authentic & delicious!”

“The food and service were excellent!”

“Christina from Colorado took care of us and she was the sweetest soul ever! Food was wonderful. Atmosphere great! Can’t wait to come back💜”

“We love our Kingsport pals!!! We come in from Raleigh and immediately go here so good! I highly recommend the chicken sandwich with cheese and a peanut butter chocolate shake!”

“I LOVE it! It is my favorite place to get coffee, & it blows Starbucks out of the water. Not only that, they have several gluten free (and dairy free) baked good options. (which is super hard to find at least in my experience, around here) Not only do they cater to my dietary restrictions but they make it delicious and affordable. Why spend your money at a sub-par restaurant chain when you can eat/drink locally AND support real families?? Highly recommend! I always love the blackberry white mocha iced latte, and recently tried the caramel apple crisp iced latte for Fall.”

“We visited Thai Cuisine for the first time on 07-19-22 and ordered the Panang Curry and Tornado Duck. Both dishes were very appealing to the eye and absolutely delicious. We would definitely recommend dining there and this restaurant will most certainly go on the top of our list!!!!”

“Food is out of this world good!!! Service is excellent! Would highly recommend this establishment.”

“I am not a fan of Thai foodies however this restaurant exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended. Foodies are yummy yummy!!!”

“Always enjoy visiting Cafe 93 for a meal! They have great food and great prices and their staff have been nothing but kind and helpful. Highly recommend!”

“Excellent”

“A favorite brunch spot for sure! One of the best in Kingsport. Great food, fantastic and friendly staff, overall great experience when you go!”

“Their pastries are GREAT!”

“the food was delicious and the staff are so friendly”

“The nicest staff, delicious food, nice variety of foods. Best meatloaf and sweet potato fries in the area!”

“You are missing out if you have not tried this place! It is without a doubt, the absolute BEST Mexican food anywhere in the Tri-Cities!”

“They have amazing food and their staff is so friendly! You get so much food. We will definitely be back when we are in town!”

“Loved the food had biscuits and gravy eggs and bacon the best I have had in the tri cities area .. was our first visit and will definitely be back . Serve was great 😊”

“The owner cares about his business & customers, which is a rarity! amazing food & service! Highly Recommend”

“I came here with my son while on a trip to Bristol Motor Speedway. The food was absolutely wonderful, and we were treated like family. This is such a wonderful, welcoming place.”

“We ordered the sampler platter of BBQ pork and chicken. Wow! The food was awesome. I’m not a fries person but was impressed with the Shack’s fries.”

“Absolutely the most delicious Mexican Restaurant in the TriCities with the best Margaritas and guacamole ever and it’s located downtown Kingsport! The staff is wonderful and always friendly! We have been so many times, they already know what we are going to order! If you have not been, please give them a try, you will not be disappointed ♥️”

“Excellent food, good friendly atmosphere. Best BBQ around.”

“Breakfast is excellent. Really wish they were open in the evenings, we are always looking for a quick meal after kids games or practices.”

“It was a great experience there was line of cars but thanks for outstanding service I left with my order in no time at the most it was only about 3 minutes by the way good food thanks Steve Dahlberg.”

“I've ate burgers in different chains all across America and in other countries as well. No one comes close to the Big Pal. It always has been and always will be the best burger you can eat. The only caveat is, make sure you order it with pickles (once you try it, you can never get it without them).”

“Absolutely fantastic meal. We ordered the Teriyaki chicken with Fried Rice and the Drunken. Highly recommend both of them. Everything was so flavorful. We will be back”

“terrible packing of my Philly sub looks like it was just tossed in the container I'd include a picture if it let me 61$ won't order again”

“Awesome beer, awesome place, awesome owners! Love that each day they are open there are different food trucks as well! Kid friendly, dog friendly as well! And live music on Fridays! My favorite brewery in town hands down !”

“Amazing!!!”

“The staff at this location is amazing! My daughter and I eat here every time she has to come to Kingsport for the doctor and we always look forward to it!”

“Liked everything, beer was good had a great conversation with one of the owners. The other owner does need to smile and have better conversations with his customers!”

“love the food ..just got a tea today but eat there often ...great people..”

“It's far from our home. Only was able to visit because we were traveling back home. But the SERVICE IS AWESOME, FRIENDLY STAFF & VERY CLEAN AND QUIET RESTAURANT. DELICIOUS MUFFINS AND FRITTERS AND CAKES ARE VISIBLE UPON ENTRY.🥯🥧🍪🍩.”

“My husband and I couple weeks ago came to the wine bar. We are not big wine drinkers but like to drink on occasion. We had a wonderful waiter named Alex he was very helpful with finding a wine and I loved that he was very attentive.”

“Finding gluten free options at any restaurant is very hard to do. I was pleasantly surprised to see an entire page of gluten free options for me. I had the Italian ham sub and it was delicious!!! Will for sure return to this restaurant again. Thank you for offering so many items for ppl that miss pizza, subs, and pasta.”

“Had the taco soup,mexican cornbread,and chess bar today for lunch. It was all delicious and a great price. Will definitely eat here again,maybe even tomorrow.”

“The best 18$ sirloin you're going to find in this area. The staff is extremely hospitable. The restaurant is clean. We plan to make this our new steakhouse go-to in the tri cities, keep up the great work!”

“First time there and it was amazing. The food was delicious and the owners were so friendly. Best restaurant food and experience in this area.”

“This was our first time at El Patron and we really enjoyed our food. My husband ate shrimp fajitas and loved them. I had a beef fajita taco salad. I ate all of it even the shell. I will eat here again.”

“One of my favorite places although I may be a little partial”

“I love little cakes cupcakes . I've been there on so many occasions, and service has been wonderful. The area brings children's joy when they hear the words, " We're going to Little Cakes."”

“Nice cool concrete floors”

“Jessie always provides great customer service”

“Great food and atmosphere. Lunch on the terrace near the pool is wonderful.”

“Ate lunch there today (Labor Day) There was a mix up with our order and it took a long time to get our food. Staff was very apologetic, More than made up for it! Good business practices!!! Pizza was delicious when we got it and the ice cream was beyond fabulous! Thanks for great customer service!!”

“The Sullivan Central Class of 2005 just celebrated our 20th year high school reunion at The Sports Mill and loved it so much that the class is planning another gathering this year. Matt Henderson curated the event and assisted with finding a local food truck during the height of Fun Fest (which is no small feat). Great atmosphere and multiple options on draft and a fridge of popular beverages. They even made slushies! Folks had indoor and outdoor options for relaxing and everyone tried the simulation games for friendly competition. Definitely a night to remember!”

“Me encantó🫶 Excelente comida y servicio! Love it! Excellent food and Service🫶 💯 recommended!!”

“This is one of the best experiences, really the best, I’ve had in my life. I know it’s a chain but the staff made this experience so comfortable!! The food was delicious! I can’t brag enough about this place!”

“hands down the best Mexican restaurant in the Tricities! I'll pick it every time! so good!!!”

“Best burger & fries around! 😋”

“Love the team at this location, they are always so friendly and they never get my order wrong! Best coffee in Kingsport! Highly recommended!”

“Super friendly staff, fast service and great food.”

“I had an amazing customer service experience! I am 39 weeks pregnant and was in a rush to work. I kindly explained to the worker or asked how long the wait would be (otherwise I would have had to leave due to my own poor time management- take in mind I was very polite about it not an entitled Karen😂) the worker(s) did everything they could to accommodate me and give me my drink in a timely manner! They went above and beyond! Thank you so much Seven Brew 💛 also on top of that the drink was out of this world I got an iced banana bread blondie with cold foam ☕️ 🍌 🍞”

“A great lunch, as always, today at Italian Village in Fort Henry Mall! I had a slice with a generous amount of mushrooms and my husband had spaghetti and side salad with thousand island. There was a good lunch crowd. Please keep up the quality!”

“I never really have anything negative to say about Pal's. The food is always hot and fast and the sweet tea is always cold and fresh. If you've never had Pal's before and you live in the East Tennessee area, what are you waiting on? Stop by any of their locations and try a sauceburger or a Big Pal burger and never forget those wonderful fries!”

“Today was our first time trying Krazy Chicken and it was excellent. The KC corn is some of the best street corn we have had. My husband loved the rotisserie chicken and the build your own beef tacos were great. Will def be back again!”

“Best Mexican restaurant in the Tri-Cities by far. Moved to JC and it’s a shame because we used to eat here 2-3 times a week and we crave it now. We still make time to stop by at least every once in a while though.”

“We had lunch today and everyone was friendly and kind to us! We had the Cuban and The Piggy and both were very delicious, the server and cook were both a delight! We will definitely be coming back!”

“We just ate here for lunch and it was amazing ! The waitress Becky is so sweet ! And the food was delicious!”

“Really nice employees who made my sandwich with ease & a smile when I came in 10 minutes before they were supposed to close. It was truly an enjoyable experience & though I was there to pickup a sandwich for my husband, it made me want to come back soon. Nice job y'all!”

“Best restaurant ever. I recommend you getting the steak and shrimp meal. They're good with mushrooms, onions, rice, mashed potatoes and corn. They even have other sides to get with that meal at Cheddar's scratch kitchen”

“Delicious smoothies and very friendly employees!! We go here often after a bike ride or a workout. For what you get, the prices aren't bad either.”

“This was our first time eating here and it was so good!! We had a fantastic server, named Ava. She was very engaging and frequently checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The menu is very diverse also and has something for everyone! This will be part of our “eating out” rotation going forward 😉”

“Hands down the best place to be for shooting pool, hanging out with your friends, enjoying a cold beverage and great food. The staff is absolutely amazing. Very clean and healthy environment. Kids and dogs are welcome so that’s a huge plus. 10 out of 10 experience and absolutely enjoy going there.”

“I needed a cookie cake for my director that is leaving the company. I had no idea what I wanted so I just put what I wanted it to say and to “make it Halloween.” The employees are very pleasant, have great working relationships, and generally seem to be enjoying what they were doing. With very little idea of what I wanted, the artists made the most perfect cake and my director loved it! Thank you all so much!”

“Love lunch. We came for dinner & I was very disappointed tonight. Food was very skimpy & basically same as lunch but higher priced. Waitress was not good but automatically added 20% tip on 5 people.”

“Always a great sandwich, ingredients are definitely more fresh than other subways I've been to. However, it doesn't seem as though they have pepper jack cheese. So that's unfortunate”

“This is a great place had reservations somewhere else, there were problems at this other place, called LA Carreta last minute and they said come on over we will take care of all of you, we had 16 in our party.”

“The best flavored coffee in town with many SF flavors.”

“What a great experience ! A friend, and I had supper here and the fried perch, broccoli, and coleslaw was fabulous. My friend, who has traveled the world and is a connoisseur of seafood, remarked more than once about the excellence of our food. Our waitress, Kim, was as fine as the food ! It's not everyday that food and service both achieve such high marks. Bravo, Fisherman's Dock of Kingsport, Tennessee !”

“My wife and I love trying new places. We came here and loved it. The gyros are amazing, as well the pasta. 10/10 would recommend”

“Quaint little place with all you can eat pizza, salad, and more. Definitely recommend the Chicken, bacon, ranch pizza! Very tasty!! Meat lovers was really good too! They even have desert pizza with apple pie, and blueberry toppings!”

“Great fast food!

Vegetarian options: Available

Dietary restrictions: Absolutely

Parking: You won't have a issue with parking.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Kingsport Cracker Barrel is the best! We love to eat there as a couple or with family and friends. The food is delicious, especially the breakfast menu. The people are excellent. We so appreciate the good folk who serve us .”

“the workers here were an absolute joy. even though they were training a couple of new people they were quick, kind, and even joked around with me. all in all I had a great experience.”

“Best service!!!! Affordable for families💕”

“McKinley provided the best customer service and she has such a beautiful smile. Thank you McKinley you made our first visit enjoyable. We will be back!
Oh, and the food was really good lol. 😋”

“Ordered sesame chicken,and ended up getting teriyaki which i was kinda disappointed about at first. But the teriyaki was great,and also the lo mein noodles was some of the best I've had in a while! Ordered my daughter orange chicken,and rice which I'd say was lacking flavor,but compared to panda express I'd say they made up with it by having shrimp sauce unlike panda express which doesn't serve shrimp sauce.
Honestly my expectations wasn't high as most Chinese in the tricities isn't good in my opinion,and I went there 15min before closing.
I usually prefer Japanese over Chinese but occasionally I crave Chinese. First time eating here will be back hopefully they are consistent with the lo mein as that is the biggest selling point for me as it was better than 99% of other places Japanese,or Chinese in the tricities.
Also the pricing is slightly cheaper than mcdonalds when it comes to meal to meal granted we didn't get drinks.

*update apparently this place is Japanese? But it is more Chinese like than most Japanese places I've ate at in the tricities which lead me to believe it is Chinese*”

“The best icy shop in Kingsport great flavors great prices and very nice owners he knows us when we come in he even knows what our flavors are you need to try him out you won't go anywhere else”

“Food was great as it normally is decent price for the amount you get however I do want to suggest that they offer a discount for college students since the college is 2 blocks away and the majority of the daytime customers are college students”

“Outstanding food, atmosphere and service. The owner and management are top notch. The food has always been good but has moved up to the next level over the last 2 years. Make sure you try the changing weekly special menu, created by the seasoned GM who is also a chef, all made from scratch. Outstanding! Best location in TN.”

“My pet peeve.. being pulled up to wait on my food. Being that it was only one regular roast beef, 2 sliders and a potato cake. Please stop doing that especially for small orders. I don't usually go to this location because it's inside a convenience store. But the food was good and the employees were very polite.”

“Omg best place for pizza hadnt ate at a pizza plus in a very long time but this one was amazing we ordered a smal half pepperoni and half everything it was the best pizza i have had in a very long time.”

“First time having their subs and they were fresh and delicious!!! The staff was super friendly and helpful!!! We will be back! So many options i want to try! 💜”

“Alway great. Hubbies obsession. We've moved 3hrs from the nearest, but when we head home we get a few sauce burgers. Like 20-30, the employees are always fun and friendly”

“Our favorite after school stop!”

“All around a good place and nice people”

“We had a great time at the Pit Stop!! The bartender was an amazing person. She was very friendly and attentive. Karaoke was a blast the bartender can really sing. They have one pool table and it's a smoke friendly bar They do not serve liquor only beer but I will definitely come back for a round or two”

“Best shaved ice to be had! Beach Hut has so many great flavors including sugar free options. The service is always fast and friendly but note it is CASH ONLY. Plenty of picnic tables and umbrellas to sit and enjoy.”

“Pinch decision after (you can read the Popeye's post).
10/10 recommend
Nuggets juicy, and not dry.
Chicken Sandwich was as requested.
Fries were perfectly crisp.
Everything is hot, fresh, and pristine clean.
Service is excellent and employees are engaging.
Excellent food, service was on point and friendly.
Don't skip this stop on your next outing.”

“I ordered here for the 1st time. Drive Thru experience was good and fast. Food wise fries were the steal of the show, amazing crunch, and seasoning. I give them a 9.2
Chicken was crispy and flavorful. Only gripe, they were kind of small to my liking. But I give them an 8.6
Bread was nice and toasty a solid 8.4
Sauces I got their signature spicy. Solid 8.8
Also got there sweet heat that sauce was amazing. I give it a 9.4
Overall experience was a solid 8.9. I will definitely come back and try other menu items. I definitely recommend this place. The only other fast food chicken joint this good is Chic Fil A.”

“This is my go-to La Carreta around. They are always prompt and professional. Portions are excellent and food tastes great. Have never had a bad experience in my years visiting this restaurant. Thank you for your hard work and consistency!!!”

“Couldn't sleep so my wife and I went to Waffle House for breakfast. Food was good, price was good and service was even better!”

“It was amazing!!!!!!!!!!! Their food was really good my best friend Michala works there too! :)”

“Fast/easy to-go pick up! Always yummy :)”

“Highly recommend! The staff is so friendly and helpful. The coffee is always great as well as the food. From the start of the visit to the end it is always a great experience. Great place for a quick and great coffee!”

“I loved the Mongolian beef and noodles tonight at the Sullivan Garden food rally!! Thanks man!!”

“I have celiac and came here every day for band camp, and not once did I get sick, in fact the workers were so friends that when we walked in on the last day the said hey and started wiping the slicer because the remembered us , it was awesome

Dietary restrictions: Very good about gluten allergens and or celiac”

“Culture is a simple word that covers so much ground. The environment is friendly and the beer cold. A landmark first stop if your sight seeing in Kingsport, TN. Meet the owner, Bud Collier; a living legend and the founder. I stop by every time I’m in town. Excelsior!”

“Fast/easy to-go pick up! Always yummy :)”

“Ordered the new strawberry froze slush no strawberry flavor to it husband ordered diet coke with cherry flavor very bland waste of money”

“Stopped for lunch while passing through. The food was delicious and fresh tasting. All three of us enjoyed our meals. Chicken enchiladas Verde, California burrito, chicken, cheese & rice.”

“best pizza and wings finally found good pizza in kingsport”

“the food was great. the service was top notch and the music was Country and loud. we had a blast”

“Awesomeness an clean place”

“We live 2 minutes from the Mall and have never bought anything from Charley’s until today. We have been missing out ! I purchased the original Philly Cheesesteak and an order of the fries for my Husband and myself and the food was amazing !! Now when we want the best Cheesesteak sandwich around,I only need to go two minutes from our home to get it 😳 Yippie !!”

“My daughter went by and picked up a Whopper meal tonight. It was a great meal. 👍 The vegetables was fresh and crispy with the perfect amount of condiments. Thank you so much. Kingsport, TN rocks!”

“I've never had a bad experience at this Hardee's. The food is always fresh and the customer service is always spot on.”

“We have been China Wok’s customers for years. Their food is awesome. The restaurant is clean. The waitresses know us by name. This is my favorite restaurant in Kingsport.”

“We went to Applebee’s on 7/25. It was one of the best experiences. Only complaint is that the AC couldn’t keep up with the heatwave but completely understandable. Our server, Joey, was the kindest, most courteous and well mannered server we have had in a while. His appearance was clean cut and service was top notch. What a sweet guy. Please be sure to recognize his skill and mannerisms. He deserves it.”

“Date with the wife. Watched the rest of the Tennessee ballgame.”

“Love that they brought back the buffet! Always good!”

“It was refreshing to see the new, clen look of this Arby's. The staff made eye contact, smiled and was professional and friendly. Isabell M took our order. They filled our order quickly. The temperature of the food was correct and we even got a senior discount. Well done!!! Keep up the good work.”

“Went thru drive through, although the order was ready, there wasn’t a single condiment (which was paid for in advance), no napkins, nor cutlery. Kinda ruins the meal when you’re looking forward to the shrimp WITH cocktail sauce!”

“Food was mostly good. Some wasn't that great. The service took a while, but overall, when I received it that it was good.

Kid-friendliness: I took my kids and they loved it

Wheelchair accessibility: They do have it”