13 Best American Restaurants near Sewanee

“A hidden gem! I'd already had dinner somewhere else before I found out about this place, but I came anyway for dessert and I'm glad I did. I had the peach cobbler and it was delicious!!! The menu changes but based on what I had I can only imagine that every dish is delectable.“

“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!“

“Very busy tonight and the staff absolutely crushed it! .. also, best burger I've had in a long time and good selection of beers .. definitely recommend.“

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

“Great dining experience and creative menu.“

“Great service. food is delicious 😋“

“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“

“Quick and unexpected stop. Pulled in about 11pm. Couldnt figure out WiFi password and went to desk and woman was very helpful. Unfortunately my cellphone had no service but my iPad picked up wifi. Clean with comfy beds. Would definitely stay again.“

“Unique experience with super friendly staff and live music. The food was great--granted it was mostly all fried, so if you don't want fried food. If you like a GREAT fried chicken finger , this is it! REAL, hand battered chicken fingers. It is very laid back and casual--paper plates, plastic utensils. Would definitely go back!“

“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.“