We tried 201 for the first time tonight! Very yummy food. The live music was great too! Laken was our server and she was so nice. Never had our drinks empty and very helpful with any food allergy questions! Will definitely go back.
Naomi C
We are somewhat locals. ,just moved back since being gone 5 yrs. This was our first and possibly last attempt to dine here. It was a strange Wednesday evening. We arrived with what we thought was plenty of time. 745ish. The wait for a server to the table was not too long, but the interactions between the bar tender, who came to our table, and the server were very clearly strained. The experience was awkward at best. We were told right off they were out of pork and hamburgers. We ordered mahi tacos and mahi filet, 10 minutes later we are told they are out of that as well , so chicken and beef is what they had. We settled for a bottle of wine and two appetizers. The wine we chose they also didn't have. The server knew nothing about the wine list on the menu but insisted upon close quarter conversation about the bar menu. I noticed the server was sick, sniffly or other wise not fit of mind, yet she continued to get too close. The appetizers were less than par, kimchi pot stickers that had no kimchi flavor, and sun dried tomato and spinach dip that looked like baby food with chunks in it. Not so appetizing. The server kept pushing us to order an entree, even telling us the kitchen closed at 8 but they would keep it open if we ordered an entree. We said no thanks. Even more pushing and whispering from the server. We then got a bill for over $86. I had her change it to reflect our actual meal which turned out to be $36. A $50 difference!!! We hesitate to return for a second chance. We thought we would have at least an attempt at a country version of fine dinning and all we got was mawmaws dining room.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Roger Phillips
I had the blackened Salmon and my wife had the blackened Mahi-mahi and neither came blackened. We both ordered the broccoli which they were out of so I had the potatoes which were not fresh. We both had the rice which I thought was just ok but my wife didn’t like it was bland but adding salt was a help. Overall it’s a nice place and has great potential. Oh by the way we went there for the fried Oysters which they were out of. I will try again to give them another chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Michelle Lee
201 is a must go! The food is always excellent with weekly specials that melt in your mouth, the staff is friendly and there's great live music. A fantastic place to eat for bunch or dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MaLissia Gunn
Amazing food, people and atmosphere! Jazz music outstanding!
Paul Ward
Went there for the first time over the weekend and LOVED the place. The whole atmosphere and vibe were perfect. The live music was amazing, and the food was great. The service was impeccable. Jessica was our waitress and absolutely could not have taken better care of us!!! Will be back soon…
Dano Ott
Local live music, Professional stage and sound engineer, Great food and atmosphere. breakfast like Eggs Benedict to Dinner Ahi Tuna Steaks. Something for everyone, please check it out!
ROBERT HERTWIG
Parking: Great date night for dinner, drinks and live jazz music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Kendall Smith
Great atmosphere The band was good. My fish was good. My wife's steak was bad let them know and they didn't care
Renee Smith
This is a great little place! Good service, food and drinks. The ambiance is second to none. Great place for a date! A jazz band was there when I visited and that really set the mood for the entire place. Magical!!
This upscale café and Wine bar is to be commended for its atmosphere , waitstaff and great drinks with good prices! But it needs quite a bit of help in the food category. Presentation of the food is phenomenal but the dishes that I have tried always seem lacking. Very bland !!!The chicken marsala did not taste like real chicken. Pasta was not seasoned correctly… kept adding salt and pepper in the hopes of finishing my meal, which I did not! The week before we went there and the food was barely warm. I gave it 5 stars however because I feel this restaurant has potential…. I would expect that a restaurant that is so inviting…. with beautiful white linen tablecloths and napkins , great music, and great staff would have the food to match!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Sue Byrne
Great service, fantastic bowl of broccoli cheese soup served with warm rolls and butter. The interior decor is beautiful and the musicians were warming up. It was the perfect place to be on a cold rainy night in Oak Ridge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Finsted Quievryn
Great place for food and atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back often!
We tried 201 for the first time tonight! Very yummy food. The live music was great too! Laken was our server and she was so nice. Never had our drinks empty and very helpful with any food allergy questions! Will definitely go back.
We are somewhat locals. ,just moved back since being gone 5 yrs. This was our first and possibly last attempt to dine here. It was a strange Wednesday evening. We arrived with what we thought was plenty of time. 745ish. The wait for a server to the table was not too long, but the interactions between the bar tender, who came to our table, and the server were very clearly strained. The experience was awkward at best. We were told right off they were out of pork and hamburgers. We ordered mahi tacos and mahi filet, 10 minutes later we are told they are out of that as well , so chicken and beef is what they had. We settled for a bottle of wine and two appetizers. The wine we chose they also didn't have. The server knew nothing about the wine list on the menu but insisted upon close quarter conversation about the bar menu. I noticed the server was sick, sniffly or other wise not fit of mind, yet she continued to get too close. The appetizers were less than par, kimchi pot stickers that had no kimchi flavor, and sun dried tomato and spinach dip that looked like baby food with chunks in it. Not so appetizing. The server kept pushing us to order an entree, even telling us the kitchen closed at 8 but they would keep it open if we ordered an entree. We said no thanks. Even more pushing and whispering from the server. We then got a bill for over $86. I had her change it to reflect our actual meal which turned out to be $36. A $50 difference!!! We hesitate to return for a second chance. We thought we would have at least an attempt at a country version of fine dinning and all we got was mawmaws dining room.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
I had the blackened Salmon and my wife had the blackened Mahi-mahi and neither came blackened. We both ordered the broccoli which they were out of so I had the potatoes which were not fresh. We both had the rice which I thought was just ok but my wife didn’t like it was bland but adding salt was a help. Overall it’s a nice place and has great potential. Oh by the way we went there for the fried Oysters which they were out of. I will try again to give them another chance.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
201 is a must go! The food is always excellent with weekly specials that melt in your mouth, the staff is friendly and there's great live music. A fantastic place to eat for bunch or dinner!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food, people and atmosphere! Jazz music outstanding!
Went there for the first time over the weekend and LOVED the place. The whole atmosphere and vibe were perfect. The live music was amazing, and the food was great. The service was impeccable. Jessica was our waitress and absolutely could not have taken better care of us!!! Will be back soon…
Local live music, Professional stage and sound engineer, Great food and atmosphere. breakfast like Eggs Benedict to Dinner Ahi Tuna Steaks. Something for everyone, please check it out!
Parking: Great date night for dinner, drinks and live jazz music!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Great atmosphere The band was good. My fish was good. My wife's steak was bad let them know and they didn't care
This is a great little place! Good service, food and drinks. The ambiance is second to none. Great place for a date! A jazz band was there when I visited and that really set the mood for the entire place. Magical!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Breakfast was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice place for dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ahi Tuna
This upscale café and Wine bar is to be commended for its atmosphere , waitstaff and great drinks with good prices! But it needs quite a bit of help in the food category. Presentation of the food is phenomenal but the dishes that I have tried always seem lacking. Very bland !!!The chicken marsala did not taste like real chicken. Pasta was not seasoned correctly… kept adding salt and pepper in the hopes of finishing my meal, which I did not! The week before we went there and the food was barely warm. I gave it 5 stars however because I feel this restaurant has potential…. I would expect that a restaurant that is so inviting…. with beautiful white linen tablecloths and napkins , great music, and great staff would have the food to match!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great service, fantastic bowl of broccoli cheese soup served with warm rolls and butter. The interior decor is beautiful and the musicians were warming up. It was the perfect place to be on a cold rainy night in Oak Ridge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place for food and atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back often!
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