Expect something you won’t see many other places— every aspect of your meal is important to us. That’s why we make our own bread, pickles, mayonnaise, pimento cheese, and scores of other hand-crafted ingredients and dishes. We shape our menus on the changing bounty of each season, with the freshest ingredients sourced from local farms and the best providers. Experience favorites such as our Buttermilk Fried Chicken, 45-Day Wet Aged Prime Rib-Eye for Two, and Housemade Charcuterie.
Laurie Pullins
Celebrated our anniversary here. Was greeted with a celebratory glass of champagne! The food is always delicious here and our waitress was wonderful (forgot her name). I did not know what to get and asked her to surprise me…. and I absolutely loved my dinner! Got the salmon, which I rarely get and it was cooked to perfection! The lodge is always decorated nicely and the ambiance is wonderful. Not too noisy either. Highly recommend this place!
… moreKirk Tarulis
Service was excellent and the atmosphere was pleasant. The food was very good too.
Irregardless of party size, the service fee is added onto the bill. So no tip is necessary, but plan for a 20% addition on top of everything.
We did the dinner for two, which was more than enough food for two people. It was all good, but when I compare it with some other restaurants around with the price range, I found it feel a little short. But it is absolutely worth taking a visit for a nice date night
… moreHoserRacing
Caelen was a wonderful server, it was my first time here and she helped me with deciding what I should try. I started with The Bitter End, an interesting Italian soda with a citrus balsamic vinegar added to it, I would definitely recommend if you like tart & citrusy. I had the charcuterie board, the andouille sausage was good, as was the spec ham, the tasso ham was very good, and the pork rillette was amazing! The pickled vegetables were great, even though I’m not normally a pickle person. My only suggestion for improvement is to serve more than two slices of sour dough bread with all of that food! I then had the beet salad as my main, and again, a home run. The pickled beets mixed with the roasted/smoked beets was a wonderful pairing, completely satisfied me. I finished off with the Cherries & Cream, the Elijah Craig/Amaretto/coffee/cream/cherry after dinner drink that hit the spot. My first time here, but won’t be the last!
… moreMary Kate Steele
RT Lodge and their restaurant is one of my favorite places to visit. Their menu is always exquisite. The staff and servers are so warm, professional and give you a true taste of Southern hospitality. I’ve stayed on site several times and fall in love a little bit more every time. The quiet luxury experience they offer is one of a kind and timeless.
… moreJamie Davis
Morning side review. Clint delivered excellent service. The chicken drippings and sourdough was awesome, and roasted oysters were outstanding. The old fashioned was top notch. Atmosphere s old school elegance mixed with southern charm. Best satisfaction to spend ratio in greater knoxville.
… moreDeb Welsh
Absolutely delicious food, great service, and wonderful environment. The rolls, apple salad, onion soup, chicken dinner, and halibut were all outstanding. The hot sticky toffee dessert for two with ice cream was one of the best desserts I have ever had. Definitely try it. My family and I had a great evening and highly recommend the Restaurant at RT Lodge.
… moreVacation Finds
We had a great dinner in the bar area. The menu is different from the upstairs dining . We love the ambiance of the area and the sitting rooms for a drink also the service was amazing. The bar worker Randy went above and beyond for our group and this very crazy cookie lady. Tonya was also a great server. Very attentive, sweet and helpful. Our food was delicious. Fall pasta was unique and yummy. We will be back again.
… moreJulia Sexton
I had wanted to experience this restaurant for a long time. It ended up being all I had hoped for! Definitely unique. Our server was great too. Lots of stairs to the main dining area, so prepare for that if you have physical limitations.
… moreKimberly Abbott
Duck was good, but I was told the skin would be crispy and it was soggy. The pasta with fall vegetables was extremely bland – no salt, no flavor. The chicken was okay. The charcuterie board and beet salad were great. The drinks were good; however, I ordered two pear martinis and one had half the liquid of the other. The crème brûlée was excellent. I recommend the following: the bartender may want to consider over-filling the shaker a bit so that the amount of liquid in the martinis is sufficient (and when you hear a customer say “I’ll have a different drink because there is so little liquid in this one,” the bartender should take an interest and accommodate). I recommend the duck be grilled at a high temperature at the end so the skin is crispy, not soggy. Finally, I recommend the chef taste the pasta to be sure it has sufficient salt, herbs or other spices. There are many positives about this restaurant, but a lot of inconsistencies.
… morePam Clifford
We had a wonderful evening here, celebrating an early Valentine’s Day. My husband enjoyed the mixed greens salad and the lodge fried chicken. He has now told me that when we have fried chicken at home, he will be asking for the hot sauce and honey as they serve it here. I was blown away by the beet salad. Truly, a gastronomical experience. Different flavors and textures that just work very well together. I also had the winter squash cannelloni and it too was delicious. Our server was wonderful amd everyone we met was gracious and welcoming. Thank you for an enjoyable evening, RT Lodge.
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