Joseph Aldous
Servers are quick, the cups get low, not empty, plates don’t stack, and they are pleasant bunch. Not a five restaurant, but the buffet is fantastic! All the food was tasty and everyone will find something they will like. The fish, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes were standouts to me. I was not a fan of the sweet bbq chicken, but it was moist and flavorful, unlike many buffets. The salad looks well maintained, but I was particularly focused on the hot buffet…maybe next time.
Definitely a great surprise to find a very good all you can eat buffet, that doesn’t cost a fortune! There is a full menu as well, so you don’t have to always wear your buffet pants.
… moreMr. Barry
This place had great food, and music! Definitely hometown vibes. Our server Kit was amazing! She took very good care of us, made sure we had everything we needed. Even after we paid she was very attentive. Our biggest complaint was the manager, Angie. Very rude, not only to us but to her employees! Otherwise staff and food are wonderful, so definitely recommend! It’s hometown cooking, mixed with a pleasant beautiful atmosphere. The decor is lovely, and the tables were covered with interesting facts!! Definitely, again, stop by and enjoy it!
… moreNormE
I went for the Saturday evening buffet. It was delicious. Everything that was supposed to be hot was hot and everything that was supposed to be cold was cold. They hand bread their fish, shrimp, and chicken with a light breading. The only thing negative that I could say is that the shrimp has too much salt In the breading. I still give it five stars though. I look forward to going back again soon. The service was great thank you Faina.
… moreCharles Atkins
First time at Fiddlers. Ate at the location in Abingdon. The menu was primary burgers and sandwiches. They even have the monte cristo on the menu. I didn’t try that, instead I went with the buffet.The food was good with several different meats to pick from. Service was extremely friendly. The waitresses were very understanding. We went over closing time hours and we still felt welcome. I would definetly eat here again.
… moreFoodCruiseRepeat
Fiddlers is truly one of Abingdon’s best-kept secrets.
The fried chicken is the undeniable star of the show, and the fried apples are a very close second — absolute perfection. But if I’m being honest, what keeps us coming back time and time again is the service.
Haliey and Niki are hands-down two of the best servers around. Every server here is great, but these two are sweeter than sweet tea. Haliey never lets a drink run dry — she’s already bringing a refill before you even realize you need one. Both Haliey and Niki go above and beyond, treating everyone with warmth, genuine friendliness, and impressively fast service. Truly, even if all they served was beans and cornbread, I’d still come back just for how well you’re treated here.
The only small complaint — and it’s an easy fix — is during the breakfast-to-lunch switch at the bar. The food is put out, but the serving spoons don’t come out until everything is finished, which can leave people waiting 10 minutes or more. Simply put the spoon in the basket when the chicken goes out and keep things moving.
Overall, fantastic food, exceptional service, and a place that feels welcoming every single time. Highly recommend — and shout-out again to Haliey and Niki for making every visit even better!
… moreGeorge Jeffrey
We got the lunch bar and the chicken and vegetables were hot and fresh. The biscuits were a little tough for my liking, but overall it was great.
Service is top notch. Our waitress was very attentive and kept our drinks filled/table cleared of empty plates.
… moreToni Thomas
10/10 for this place!! Not real sure why there were empty seats! This place should be packed, it’s that good! The atmosphere is very welcoming, we actually had a waitress, it’s hard to find a good genuine server and the food was amazing! Fresh, hot was hot and cold was cold. Not a buffet that’s a buffet!! This was home cooked food and something for everyone!!
… moreLeah n Nel Garcia
My wife and I were in Bristol getting me tires and happened to see a billboard for Fiddler’s just before exiting. I have never heard of Fiddler’s so I asked my wife to check it’s rating. Normally if we saw a 3. 7 rating, we would look for somewhere else to eat. However, she decided to read some of the more recent reviews and they were very positive.
After getting the tires, we drove up to Abingdon to give Fiddler’s a try. The restaurant is in a nice building that looks kept up pretty well. When we walked in, it was nicely decorated and clean. After the hostess sat us, our waitress was there immediately to take our order. Since we have been on a comfort food kick off late, we opted for the buffet.
So I won’t go through all the offerings, but the food was amazing! And the price for the buffet was even more amazing. The fried chicken and fried catfish were easily in my top three ever and I’m nearly 60 years old so that’s a lot to compare to. I don’t remember a single item I didn’t enjoy and that’s after three plates full of food. My wife who isn’t a big buffet person even had three trips herself.
Fiddler’s did NOT deserve the rating it has and after asking the waitress why, her explanation shows that there are too many people out there who don’t understand the concept of giving honest reviews. My wife and I highly recommend this restaurant. The service is wonderful, the food is great. But when I can have this much quality food for the price of a fast food hamburger meal, I will make the drive from Greeneville Tennessee every chance I get.
… moreJon Talbert
As travelers, we stopped in because of the billboards we spotted on I-81. The home cooking and banjo music was a good reflection of this region of the country. In conversation, I had told the waitress we were just passing through, and to our surprise she brought us out to-go cups of our beverages!!! Unbelievably sweet and hospitable.
… moreLisa Ann Hopson
Today was our first time to eat at Fiddler’s restaurant, despite the negative reviews on Google, and we are so happy we ate there. We had the lunch buffet. All the food we ate was seasoned very well and at proper temperatures. It was priced very good, at $11.00 per person, and that includes the drink. The restaurant is decorated in a nice, homey style, and our waitress was great, checking in with us frequently but not intrusive. We will assuredly eat there a lot in the future.
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