13 Best American Restaurants near Sewanee

“Our experience at Judith was nothing short of spectacular! Our server Olivia was professional and very knowledgeable. She was attentive and made sure that our date night went perfectly. The Oyster appetizer was one of the best we have had outside of New Orleans. We shared a perfectly cooked steak, and the best chicken dish (Milanese) I have ever ordered at a restaurant. I would absolutely recommend this gem of a restaurant to anyone visiting Sewanee. The food at Judith is very much representative of high-end fine dining, but the vibes are warm, cozy, welcoming. We will be back soon and often!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

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

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

“Great service. food is delicious 😋“

“We stopped here on our long drive home from Florida and loved how convenient it was— just a quick hop off the interstate with easy parking, and we felt totally comfortable leaving our car there. My husband especially enjoyed it because it reminded him of motels he stayed at growing up. It has a fun 70’s vibe without the shag carpet. It was clean and comfortable. The tub could use a little maintenance, but overall our stay was pleasant. Since we arrived and left when it was dark, it had a slight “scary movie” feel at first—but in the light of day, I think it’s more of a charming “hallmark movie” kind of place. We’d definitely like to come back and experience it during the day. The peaceful frog sounds from the nature and water behind the property were especially appreciated.“

“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.“