The Riverstone Restaurant

8503 TN-73, Townsend
(865) 448-8816

Recent Reviews

Cathy Brewer

Not at all impressed with this place. The waitress was on her phone most of the time, even when serving a customer. The food was not worth the time or effort.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Chris Huynh

After seeing all the reviews I was expecting something good… but boy was I disappointed.Came in and stood waiting for 10 minutes with zero acknowledgement from the waitresses. They clearly saw us because they seated the couple in front of us and looked at us multiple times after. But after that, they ran around refilling water, taking orders and serving food for other tables. Completely ignored us. If they simply said “hey we are a little busy; we will get to you in a sec”, I wouldn’t have minded. But instead, they acted like we weren’t there. We were also the only people of color in the restaurant so maybe it was a race thing. Either way I was incredibly disappointed and irritated.We left after patiently waiting for 10 minutes and went to subway instead. One of their reviews said it was the best restaurant in Townsend and sadly I think it was correct.

Service: 1

Gary Drury

Great food great service we really enjoyed it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish Dinner, Burger

Robert J Schwarzwalder

Great local restaurant just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Staff is very nice, food was great. Didn't get to try their salad bar, will do so next time!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Timothy Farmer

Waited in line for 2 hours to be waited on for a table and never was....

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

David Gilmer

Always the best service and always great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Potato, Fried

Kelly Lenihan

Soooooo good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

David Barragán

Friendly staff

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Doug Nale

What a hidden gem. We picked this based on location only however we were pleasantly surprised because the food was amazing! Great staff and good style.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

rhonda thomas

They make great burgers here !! Love the blonde waitress that’s been there for years but looks so young lol , always very nice to my family

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Tyler Hebert

We're staying in the Lonestar Cabby across the street from this place and decided to try the food for lunch, let me just say being from South Louisiana, I'm picky about my food, but the pot roast I just had was amazing, tender, juicy, well seasoned, better than my grandma's and that's saying something, and the turnip greens were great also. The portions were large, I was highly satisfied, I highly recommend! I'll definitely be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Quinn

Great small little restaurant! I had the shrimp po boy and it was delicious. It's a small place with only a few tables so if they get busy it could be a little wait but that was not the case when we went. If you are in Cades Cove and want some lunch this is a great little spot.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Fried, Sandwich

Marcus Steph Anderson

This place was very dated. As was most of the town. We picked this restaurant because we arrived in town late and they were open the latest of all the restaurants. They turned off the open sign an hour before closing. The entire staff was gossiping over an issue with the morning crew. The trout was overcooked and overseasoned and was very thin for the price paid for it.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 4

Kal El

Excellent customer service, great atmosphere, plenty of space on the large tables, food was delicious! Ate here multiple days for breakfast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy

Donna Robert

Our waitress was a mess. She was always leaving the room on her phoneShe was not around when we needed the check. The other waitress did not know where she wasThe food was the best and the other ladies were great. The place was beautiful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Catfish Dinner

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