This is a restaurant that is in the back of the store. Great potential and the servers were polite and attentive but the catfish was so undercooked we couldn't eat it. They did offer to cook some more for us but it also was under cooked! We didnt come for sushi. It was not white and flaky it was translucent and gooey. $24.00 down the drain! When she rang us up she asked how was your meal. Even after I told her she still charged us full price. Never going back to this place. That's for sure.
640jkl
Good food at The Grill inside Rock Island Market and inexpensive too. Very friendly staff helping customers. They also sell fuel, bait and tackle.
Misty m
We stumbled across this while visiting the falls so glad we did the food was fresh & tasted good we will definitely go back next time. Grilled chicken was juicy salad was good as well..
Huntir C.
literally no one in the area seems to wear masks and I felt a little apprehensive going in here, however most people were polite and allowed distance between us since it might've been obvious I was a bit uncomfortable. Due to the amount of people without masks, I wouldn't recommend anyone immunocompromised or very anxious to come inside. The man and woman who were at the register were very nice and helped us find some stuff our cabin didn't have. We also went here for breakfast since there didn't seem to be much else around and it was one of the best decisions we made. The chicken tenders are perfect size to throw on the biscuits and everything was delicious (and extremely cheap!) We will definitely be grabbing breakfast here upon returning for another trip.
359rogerv
Thought this would be a good place to try.Based on reviews. Service was ok and food was so so. Very disappointed. Between us four, we had a variety of dishes. They were so so.
Steve C
In rural Tennessee, most of the little stores/markets have a small diner in them. New to the area, I’ve been trying them all, this market is outstanding! I wasn’t sure what to get because it all Sounded good, looked good and it smelled like heaven in there. I settled on the ole tried and true cheeseburger, they DO make a good one! I VERY much look forward to trying their breakfast, dinner, chicken fried steak and catfish on the weekends. If your uncertain about where to eat or what to get, this place has just what your looking for..........GREAT food at a good price served with a smile. Keep up the good work!
toddc801
We visited Rock Island State Park and enjoyed several meals at the cafe. Breakfast and lunch were delicious and made to order by the wonderful staff. Fresh ingredients made just like Grandma’s house. We can’t remember the waitresses name but she was amazing, she offered to make my wife her favorite breakfast even though it was not on the menu that day. We would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone visiting the area.
Elizabeth Mccullough
So good. We had burger yummmy
Joe Lafever
Great southern food.
Kimberly H
Oh my....we could eat here everyday! Yes it's that good, people. Catfish dinner is so flavorful and crisp and the hush puppies are the best. The desserts are so good, many people buy a whole pie to take home. Only con, it's always busy, so one may have to wait a few moments. Highly recommend.
We went because we had heard they had good catfish good isn't right it is GREAT. Small restaurant in the back of store and the fish is only available on weekends. During the week they have plate lunches that are very good but get there early its popular and they run out. You can't go wrong.
KyReserve
We had breakfast. The place is also a market with fishing gear, food, some hiking gear. The service was great. The prices were reasonable.
Heather M.
Loved this place! Old school food! Fried Catfish with perfect breading, pinto beans that were the real deal, (reminded of my Mamaw's), tradition coleslaw, and hush puppies.
HJR1960
We are staying at Rock Island State Park and this is nearby so we have it a try. We were very satisfied with the food, the service and the price. I highly recommend the hamburger steak with fries and a side salad. There is also a cool bait and tackle store in the same building. Sweet!
tomhF6082CR
Everyone recommended Rock Island Market & Cafe and they did not let us down. Get catfish, pizza or bait all in the same location, and pick up your fishing license too while you are here. Ordered the catfish and it was fantastic crisp and not greasy not to mention tasting great! Good service from friendly people, happy to be there. I can't recommend this place enough if you want nothing fancy just good food served fresh and fast.
This is a restaurant that is in the back of the store. Great potential and the servers were polite and attentive but the catfish was so undercooked we couldn't eat it. They did offer to cook some more for us but it also was under cooked! We didnt come for sushi. It was not white and flaky it was translucent and gooey. $24.00 down the drain! When she rang us up she asked how was your meal. Even after I told her she still charged us full price. Never going back to this place. That's for sure.
Good food at The Grill inside Rock Island Market and inexpensive too. Very friendly staff helping customers. They also sell fuel, bait and tackle.
We stumbled across this while visiting the falls so glad we did the food was fresh & tasted good we will definitely go back next time. Grilled chicken was juicy salad was good as well..
literally no one in the area seems to wear masks and I felt a little apprehensive going in here, however most people were polite and allowed distance between us since it might've been obvious I was a bit uncomfortable. Due to the amount of people without masks, I wouldn't recommend anyone immunocompromised or very anxious to come inside. The man and woman who were at the register were very nice and helped us find some stuff our cabin didn't have. We also went here for breakfast since there didn't seem to be much else around and it was one of the best decisions we made. The chicken tenders are perfect size to throw on the biscuits and everything was delicious (and extremely cheap!) We will definitely be grabbing breakfast here upon returning for another trip.
Thought this would be a good place to try.Based on reviews. Service was ok and food was so so. Very disappointed. Between us four, we had a variety of dishes. They were so so.
In rural Tennessee, most of the little stores/markets have a small diner in them. New to the area, I’ve been trying them all, this market is outstanding! I wasn’t sure what to get because it all Sounded good, looked good and it smelled like heaven in there. I settled on the ole tried and true cheeseburger, they DO make a good one! I VERY much look forward to trying their breakfast, dinner, chicken fried steak and catfish on the weekends. If your uncertain about where to eat or what to get, this place has just what your looking for..........GREAT food at a good price served with a smile. Keep up the good work!
We visited Rock Island State Park and enjoyed several meals at the cafe. Breakfast and lunch were delicious and made to order by the wonderful staff. Fresh ingredients made just like Grandma’s house. We can’t remember the waitresses name but she was amazing, she offered to make my wife her favorite breakfast even though it was not on the menu that day. We would definitely recommend this establishment to anyone visiting the area.
So good. We had burger yummmy
Great southern food.
Oh my....we could eat here everyday! Yes it's that good, people. Catfish dinner is so flavorful and crisp and the hush puppies are the best. The desserts are so good, many people buy a whole pie to take home. Only con, it's always busy, so one may have to wait a few moments. Highly recommend.
Restaurantji Recommends
We went because we had heard they had good catfish good isn't right it is GREAT. Small restaurant in the back of store and the fish is only available on weekends. During the week they have plate lunches that are very good but get there early its popular and they run out. You can't go wrong.
We had breakfast. The place is also a market with fishing gear, food, some hiking gear. The service was great. The prices were reasonable.
Loved this place! Old school food! Fried Catfish with perfect breading, pinto beans that were the real deal, (reminded of my Mamaw's), tradition coleslaw, and hush puppies.
We are staying at Rock Island State Park and this is nearby so we have it a try. We were very satisfied with the food, the service and the price. I highly recommend the hamburger steak with fries and a side salad. There is also a cool bait and tackle store in the same building. Sweet!
Everyone recommended Rock Island Market & Cafe and they did not let us down. Get catfish, pizza or bait all in the same location, and pick up your fishing license too while you are here. Ordered the catfish and it was fantastic crisp and not greasy not to mention tasting great! Good service from friendly people, happy to be there. I can't recommend this place enough if you want nothing fancy just good food served fresh and fast.