12 Best American Restaurants near Loudon

“Great atmosphere and great food !!“

“12/19/25: Server Fenisha (sp) 5:45 pm. I have been by this location going to the post office so many times and just plain missed it. It next to but under the bridge level along the river bank. Across from the Fire Department. Very inviting look to it as you approach. We parked under the bridge curbside, and felt safe in the area. Walked maybe 100 feet. Entered technically from the back into the bar area. Very warm friendly folks, not loud, big vintage chairs at the table we sat at looking out the massive beautiful windows. The restrooms are through the other side of the dinning room which is not far away, lots of history on the way back to look at. The tables in the dinning room were so intimate and quaint, the gas fireplace was on and it was perfect. We will be back to sit in that room, we just didnt want to jump ship on our server that night. The menu which is on their sites is very inviting, and price pointed far better then most. The taste was on point and the helping sizes were fairly large. It was a much-needed night out to go hide from our lives for a couple hours. We enjoyed it and we will be back, probably together, and bringing friends on occasion. I love the history of the longest running family business in the town, and the town itself. Another Tennessee gem, I give it 4.5 stars only gripe I had was they were out of shrimp and the pineapple cake. LOL Thank you team, we will update this as we visit in the future.“

“This is a great little restaurant in Loudon. The old train depot. It’s has a little of the old mixed with hints of a sports bar.

I ordered the Mushroom Swiss burger and my wife had the Pulled Pork Tacos. The dishes presented well and the food was hot.

The service was very good and our glasses never ran dry without refills.

It’s a nice place to have a meal.“

“I forgot to praise the peach milkshakes. OUTSTANDING. Try it and see. If you like peaches you definitely won't be disappointed“

“Many times I have been to Jay's to dine, and take-out. I'm addicted to his fabulous menu. Today I tried his smoked chicken, OMG what a dish!“

“Just terrific ! Had never been here until Monday for a business networking meetup. HH (hungry hubby) Loved his American burger & onion rings , I had the AWSOME 12 piece shrimp basket with onion rings!! We will be back!“

“This is the diner experience i have been missing! I travel a lot for my job, so, im always looking for lunch stops. The food was fresh, hot and delicious! The service was friendly, welcoming and fast! I will be having my lunch here every time i pass through Sweetwater!“

“Had the BLT. Excellent!! Friendly staff. Be sure to drop in. 💖“

“Great hot food, frendly staff. best okra and moist meatloaf. The gift shop was great fun to shop after eating. CB in Lenoir City, TN is one of the best CB.“

“What made them to close down they were the best place to eat in the area perfect atmosphere for the family“

“We live in Knoxville Tn. and we were on our way to Panama City and decided to stop by Shoney‘s in Lenoir City Tn. for breakfast. We had never been there before but the moment we walked in a lady seated us and she made us feel like she had known us forever. We didn’t know her before we went in but later found out her name was Denise. After seating us she was also our waitress. It did not take us long to see how much she loved her job by the way she served people. Not just us but everyone we saw come in the door she greeted with a smile and joy. She was such a huge blessing to us first thing this morning. We hope Shoney’s knows how valuable she is to their company. A genuine person with a sweet, sweet spirit. The food was good too?“

“one of the best burgers in town, with great service!“