34 Best American Restaurants near Kodak

“good food, large portions and great dessert😁“

“The Chop House never disappoints. The service is always great and the food is always delicious. The last two times our server has been Michael C . He may not remember us but we will remember him. His performance and personality is definitely A+. Thanks for taking care of us“

“Taylor done an amazing job on a busy day like today! Thank you for the good food!“

“We ordered two sandwich trays today for our ladies’ Bible Study meeting, and everything was absolutely perfect—from the trays to the utensils! All the ladies kept saying how delicious everything was, and several who had never eaten here before asked where it was so they could come back themselves. Thank you for helping make our meeting such a hit!“

“amazing food and wonderful atmosphere. our server was awesome!!! highly recommend!!!“

“The food was very good! We eat 2 evenings in a row. The only complaints the baked potato’s were not very hot and the server’s could be more attentive to if you need a refill. 😊“

“A wonder place, delicious food, a great menu, and staff. Thank you Faith for great service. We will definitely come back.“

“Anne was the highlight of our trip. We encountered some rude people on our visit, Anne just made everything better with her smile and kindness. She made it a point to make sure we had everything we needed. She is an amazing lady! Bless Anne with a visit, you will leave in a better mood than you stopped in with. Love ya Anne!“

“We visit Chubby’s often and are never disappointed. The food is always delicious and the servers are so friendly. And…. THE BEST COLESLAW EVER!“

“We went tonight for my mom’s birthday and our Waitress, Jen, was absolutely AMAZING!!! She interacted with all of us so well and cut up and chatted with us and we never had to “want” for anything. She already got it haha the drinks were never empty and we never had to ask for sauce or Anything! And the food was perfect as usual. But her personality and hospitality was literally the best. she so deserves to be recognized! We loved her!“

“Warm, welcoming restaurant. Southern comfort food that warms the soul. I love the chicken & dumplings. Hubby enjoyed the pot roast. Jose, our servers was very friendly and provided great service. Tyler the manager was wonderful to speak with & very supportive of his crew. These type of meals & interactions are why we love Tennessee so much.“

“Excellent food. Good price, and the service was outstanding. Ms Vicki is the best“

“Unfortunately we will never go back to the Local Eatery. We moved here 3 years ago from Southern California and fell in love with the Local as we live right up the street, for 2 years we had dinner there every Friday night and loved the entertainment,during football season we were there every Saturday and Sunday for lunch or dinner for Football, we stopped going for dinner on Fridays when the menu changed, but still stopped in on a Saturday or Sunday for lunch and cocktails, yesterday Saturday the first home Vols game they did not have,so no more Saturdays because we can watch it at home but really enjoyed watching it at the Local, so we watched it at home, today we went to the Local to watch the Saints game and have lunch, they we very short handed and couldn't get the Saints game, we are so disappointed in the Local Eatery that we will NEVER patronize them again, it amazes me how in 1 year a Local staple can go from being a place that local Boyd's Creek residents gathered to enjoy friends and family to a restaurant that is such a disappointment.“

“The food is always good and the menu satisfies many different diets. The frozen meals come off as a bit pricey but the quality is much better than many other meal prep stores. Their dine in menu has lots of options and everything is good. I only wish they had some breakfast/brunch options in the freezer.“

“Wonderful service from Jennifer B!“

“We are regulars at this restaurant and have been for a couple years now. Today our server was Josh and we sat on the bar side of the restaurant. Josh is an excellent server. He's attentive, clean, courteous and hardworking. We've never received bad service or food here and we appreciate that!
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“They went above and beyond for my Daughter with meat allergies!! ( Alpha-gal) !! The manager stopped what he was doing and went straight to the grill to take care of my daughter so there was zero possibility of cross contamination!! These guys are Awesome!!“

“Jamie is the best server!!! Loved her sense of humor.“

“we ate at the Sevierville location. 10/10 recommend! Sam our waitress was the best. so sweet and never made us feel rushed. kept our cups full too. the cooks there have steaks down to a science as our rib eye and prime rib were perfect in every way! we will be going back in December!“

“Good selection. Vegetarian options. Delicious sauces. Orange Creamsicle float was a great finish.“

“Great food. Great Service“

“Great food and atmosphere! Quickly becoming one of our favorite places to go ❤️“

“Tonight we made tacos all from ingredients we bought at Escobar’s, it was absolutely delicious!! We bought pastor, tortillas, produce, and salsas and every bite was amazing. We will definitely be back for more, looking forward to trying other meat options and picking up some tamales. Yum! This is a great Mexican market, authentic!“

“Looking for an outstanding alternative to the Jersey boys or underwater Way then you got to check out Penn Station. Super friendly staff, the manager from the local area is a great person and sandwich artist, the place is always clean, lots of indoor and outdoor seating and right near all the attractions. Plenty of parking and right next door is a craft beer sho with lots of draft selections to top off your amazing sandwich experience.“

“been coming here for years. staff is like family. fun place for karaoke, live bands, something to do every night.“

“Unfortunately we had cause to complain about the service - but our server Jessie and supervisor Ashley sorted this out. It meant a longer wait for our food but it was delicious. We liked that the manager came by too checking on us and they made a deduction to the total bill. Well done Red Lobster - you handled the situation in a friendly and professional way.“

“Today we visited LongHorn Steakhouse and had one of the most incredible and memorable dining experiences! It was entirely because of our waitress, Soteria W. 🤗

Her personality was outstanding. In today’s world, it’s becoming harder and harder to find service staff who truly elevate the experience and make going out to dinner feel worth it. Soteria absolutely knocked it out of the park. She was attentive, personable, professional, and genuinely cared about our experience from start to finish.

She made the entire meal enjoyable, welcoming, and memorable. Customer service like hers is rare, and it deserves to be recognized. I truly hope this company understands the value she brings and provides her opportunities for growth—because based on her skills alone, she could easily be in a leadership or management role.

Soteria is exactly the kind of employee that keeps customers coming back. Thank you for such a wonderful experience.“

“Tiffany was fantastic, polite, prompt and I loved loved her bag trick, will absolutely send people here. Being a local we enjoy this restaurant more than most of the other local ones. Still love the 2 for 25$, one of the reasons I love it here.“

“We visited Joe’s Crab Shack on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Sevierville, TN after a very long day at a cheer competition. Our group was a party of 25 — and only 10 of those were adults. 🫣 My family alone is a wild party of six. Usually for my daughter’s cheer competitions, I travel alone, or if my husband joins us, two of our kids stay with grandparents — one because she wants absolutely no part of the cheer world, and our sweet boy Madden is autistic and nonverbal. The world isn’t always built for children like him, and doing something as simple as a weekend getaway can feel impossible. It’s a hard reality for special needs parents. But this weekend, we decided to try. All four kids. New environment. Busy restaurant. I was nervous, honestly terrified, and almost backed out. By the time we arrived, the rest of our group was already seated — one long table for the adults and another for the kids. 😳 And then came Conrad, our server… and the reason this night became something unforgettable. From the moment we sat down, he was on top of everything — quick with our drinks, friendly, calm. But within a minute of getting our drinks, my husband knocked mine over. Before I could even get fully embarrassed, Conrad was right there insisting I stop cleaning because he’s got it covered. Then came the search for the “golden crab,” and… chaos. Kids looking under tables, drinks spilling everywhere — one kid’s drink, then a shark attack drink. Again, I jumped up to clean, and again Conrad swooped in, stopped me, and handled it. He even stood guard over the spill until he got a wet floor sign (kudos to him for following policy 😉). Despite the madness, he stayed cheerful, calm, and kept the atmosphere light. Meanwhile, I’m over there absolutely mortified — former server here, so I know how rough nights like that can be! But this is where I need to truly highlight what made this experience extraordinary. Conrad never rushed us. He never cut corners. Every kid who ordered a shark attack drink got the full experience — lights, excitement, the whole restaurant knowing. He poured into making the night special. Then, in a moment that meant more than he will ever know, I turned around and saw him kneeling beside my son at the kids’ table. Interacting with him. Talking to him. Giving him little toys. He didn’t stare. He didn’t avoid him. He simply saw him. I nudged my husband and we both watched our boy stemming by flap his arms in pure excitement — a moment we rarely get outside of home because we hardly ever go to sit down restaurants as a family. I don’t even think Conrad realized we were watching. But I felt something lift off my chest… like for the first time in a long time, I could relax and enjoy an outing with friends and my whole family. A few minutes later he gently tapped my shoulder to ask about Madden. I started to give the usual “Yes, he’s autistic and nonverbal,” but that wasn’t his question — he wanted to make sure there was something on the menu Madden would like, and if not, he said he’d see what accommodations he could make. My heart absolutely melted. We stayed for a long time — full chaos, noise, spills, laughter — and Conrad never once lost his spark or smile. When one of the kids wanted pepperoni for her cheese pizza (which her mom informed her she ordered her cheese), he found a way to bring her a little bowl anyway. Her face lit up like Christmas and she told him he was the best. And then, as if he hadn’t already gone above and beyond, he led the entire restaurant in singing happy birthday to one of the dads… telling everyone he was turning 15 so the kids could get a good laugh! I truly hope Conrad receives recognition for the way he cared for our wild party of 25. He made an enormous impact on this mama’s heart — especially as the mother of a sweet autistic boy. For the first time, I felt hope that Madden can be part of our family outings without the constant fear or overwhelm we’ve grown used to. Because of Conrad, this night became something more meaningful than dinner after a long day — it became a moment of“

“Great experience! Smoked chicken was the most flavor throughout and the seasoning was perfect. My dining buddy had the 10oz sirloin Steak, baked potato, and side salad. The steak was cooked medium well and was great...thick cut and juicy. Loved the atmosphere. Waiter was prompt. Plenty of parking. We will be back for sure. Thanks 👍“

“The food was delicious. I could live on the home made potato chips!!! I had the brisket which was pretty good but I would have liked a little more bark on it. Husbands pulled pork was really great. He loved the Mac n cheese. Baked beans were seasoned well and great texture!!!! Portions were really big and neither of us could finish it all. Didn’t try the desserts but the portions were HUGE. I need to come here one night just to try dessert!!! They looked amazing“

“We recently hosted our wedding welcome dinner at Dave & Buster's, and it was absolutely the BEST decision we made! Instead of a traditional formal rehearsal dinner, we opted for a fun, family-friendly atmosphere, and Dave & Buster's delivered in every aspect. The staff was phenomenal from start to finish, handling every aspect with incredible attention and care. Being from out of state, we truly appreciated their warm hospitality and how smoothly everything went. Our guests had a blast, and we created memories that will last a lifetime. We will definitely be back whenever we're in the area!“

“Our waiter was fantastic! He was so attentive, friendly and didnt make me feel awkward when I had a hard time finding something gluten free, he even made suggestions. All around a pleasant exsperiance. We loved having him as our waiter, he is a great employee he should be recognized. Im so sorry i cant remember his name! He was a taller gentleman with sandy hair and I think an alien waiters apron. This is our second visit and im sure it wont be our last. I like the atmosphere here, its simple and reminds me of the good old days lol. I recommend this place.“

“I really enjoy Steak 'n Shake. Their food is priced well and in my opinion tastes way better than other fast food restaurants. They use real beef tallow to fry with and you can definitely tell the difference. Well worth it. Wish there were more locations.“