17 Best American Restaurants near Monteagle

“The food was amazing. Brought my son here for his birthday and it was his first time and he loved it.“

“Wonderful Sunday buffet! Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, white beans, turnip greens, fried okra, carrots, and cornbread...yummm! 😋“

“Great service. food is delicious 😋“

“This is a cute, well-maintained, no-frills lodge-style motel. It’s not a re-vamped indie hotel, but stolidly in the motel vein. It has a cute pool out back and is surrounded by some trees, which gives it some charm.

The rooms are clean (though low-fi). There is coffee in the main lobby every morning—powder creamer, if that matters to you, as it does me. No breakfast.

Upsides: most of what you need is close to the motel (1 diner, 1 lunch market, 2 Mexican restaurants, Waffle House, a grocery store, gas stations). Within 10-20 minutes are stunningly gorgeous hikes with waterfalls and swimming holes (Fiery Gizzard State Park).

Downsides: don’t expect breakfast or reliable food at the restaurant on the property. It doesn’t do breakfast and is closed on various days/has varied hours each day.

If you’re coming for Bonnaroo, do not expect easy transportation back and forth and make sure that you secure a private transport company. This town has remarkably built zero infrastructure for the festival and, really, for the tourism that the surrounding areas must generate. You cannot rely on Uber/Lyft, though that seems to be on the horizon as Nashville drivers realize the festival is a cash cow.“

“Best place around a few years ago I was working with charter updateding the Internet service from the lodge and cabins Jim Oliver is one of the most understanding and nicest business owner in middle tn and the food hands down best around keep up the the good work“

“Stopped in for dinner with family. We had grilled chicken, green beans, and onion rings. The green beans were excellent, and although the chicken was a little dry it had a good flavor. Our server was very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the live music and looking at all the vintage decor items. Would stop again.“

“Really cool hidden gem with an awesome atmosphere and live music. The second we walked in, the place had a fun, laid back vibe that made you want to stay awhile. The decor, lighting, and live band gave it a true local smokehouse/music venue feel and honestly that was the highlight of the night. You can tell this is a spot where locals come to relax, listen to music, and have a good time.

We ordered a variety of food including the pulled pork, fried sides, baked beans, cucumber salad, and dessert. The food was decent overall, but nothing really stood out as amazing or memorable. It wasn’t terrible just more average than expected considering how cool the place itself was. The homemade fried pie dessert was probably our favorite thing food-wise. The pulled pork had been sitting all day you could tell as it was dry and harden in a lot of places.

The biggest downside was the service. Our server was friendly when we did see her, but we felt pretty overlooked most of the evening and had long stretches without being checked on. Drinks and basic follow-up took longer than expected, especially since it wasn’t overly packed.

Even with that, we still enjoyed ourselves because the atmosphere and live music carried the experience. If you’re looking for a fun local spot with good vibes, cold drinks, and live entertainment, this place is definitely worth checking out. We’d come back again mainly for the music and overall experience hoping we have a better server.“

“Went on a Sunday evening to celebrate a birthday wirh family. We ordered several dishes to share. Our server recommended a different Soanish wine than we ordered based on what we ordered. She made a perfect suggestion! Give into the experience! You don't have to dress up. Some people wore jeans and a t-shirt. Others had dressy dresses. We ordered the sourdough starter. Entrees were papadelle, mussels, trout, chicken, and oysters. We had all three desserts and a bottle of wine. You have to try it!!“

“Leaving this review for my 6 year old! I loved the chicken you made me tonight. He has been sick and she was so patient with me letting me know the things that she had that wouldn’t make him sick. Thank you for feeding my kiddo something he loved after being sick ❤️“

“Best cheeseburgers in the world! Hard working, friendly staff.“

“Very good food..great servers.friendly family atmosphere..clean and well kelp..“

“Dude, Tracside was OFF THE RAILS!! Our server Star hooked us up with drink refills, one of the best philly cheesesteaks I’ve ever had, a fun Tracside souvenir sticker, and overall friendly service. 5 STARS - no questions! Reasonable prices and a historical atmosphere. A+++ 😎🚂“

“Lovely experience at The Sewanee Inn. Attentive staff. Beautiful hotel!“

“We had a wonderful Sunday brunch. The food was delicious and service was great. We enjoyed meeting one of the owners, Cynthia, and talking with here. I would highly recommend La Bella Pearl’s.“

“We had a delightful breakfast at the Blue chair Cafe. The gravy was some of the best we've ever had, especially at a restaurant. We enjoyed talking with Jimmy the owner and swapping stories about Sewanee University. and the history of the town. Definitely a must try!“

“Great atmosphere, friendly staff and food has been awesome every time I've been there! Yum!“

“Best Burger i ever ate. this is my wife's childhood place to eat. We created a wonderful memory today“