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Reviewed January 8, 2024

We celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary at RT Lodge and were very pleased with this experience. The restaurant is a rambling renovated structure with rustic charm. We enjoyed a delicious dinner that held complex flavors. Our server was polite and helpful. After dinner we enjoyed...time in one of their sitting rooms in front of a fireplace. I personally am not partial to their mandatory 20% gratuity because I prefer to make that decision myself based on the quality of the experience, but we left happy and satisfied.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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RT Lodge, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded January 9, 2024

Thank you for celebrating with us at RT Lodge! We are so happy to hear you both enjoyed your anniversary experience, and appreciate the time you've taken to pass along this positive feedback. We hope to serve you again soon!

Reviewed November 25, 2023 via mobile

Saturday after Thanksgiving with friends. Fabulous bar. Quiet, intimate. Dinner was fabulous. Leslie, our waitress was awesome. Fried chicken was delicious. Swordfish, cannelloni, little neck clams delicious. Will definitely be on our list for a return.

Date of visit: November 2023
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RT Lodge, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded November 28, 2023

Thank you for dining with us! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your dinner experience with us and appreciate this thoughtful feedback. We will look forward to serving you again soon!

Reviewed July 15, 2023 via mobile

The Lodge Chicken is the best fried chicken in East Tennessee. That’s right. I said it. RT Lodge is one of those places that flies under the radar and it deserves more recognition. Our server, Ava, brought everything to the table on time and was...polite and knowledgeable about the wines available and all of the locally sourced ingredients.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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RT Lodge, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded July 18, 2023

Paula, thank you for this wonderful feedback and for your 5-star review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us at the Lodge and we look forward to seeing you back again next time!

Reviewed June 4, 2023

Great meal, service and cocktails! Setting is beautiful! If you are in the Maryville area you should go!!!

Date of visit: June 2023
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RT Lodge, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded June 7, 2023

Kelly, thank you for dining with us! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your dinner experience with us and hope to serve you again soon.

Reviewed May 15, 2023

Great atmosphere and not crowded. Menu was not extensive, but covered the bases for a pleasant meal quite nicely. None of the meals was judged to be outstanding, but none disappointed. Pricey, but not unreasonable. We all enjoyed the evening. The only negative that I...would mention is that on the evening we were there, the service seemed to be much slower than one would expect in that level of restaurant.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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RT Lodge, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded June 7, 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this review! We apologize for the lapse in service you received while dining with us - and always strive to provide the best experience possible for our guests. We hope you'll join us again soon...More

Reviewed April 11, 2023 via mobile

I love the atmosphere at RT lodge, and especially the outdoor areas. With the new bar it is definitely a cool spot to get a drink and app. The food is good but kinda lacking in seasoning/creativity. I’ve been here twice and I want it...to be great because I love the lodge/atmosphere. I think the menu could be elevated.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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RT Lodge, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded June 7, 2023

Thank you for returning as our guest! We appreciate this review and feedback. We hope you'll join us again soon.

Reviewed January 7, 2023 via mobile

We have eaten here numerous times over the past 3 or 4 yrs with generally good results: However, this visit was like eating in a whole other place. We went here to stay and eat on New Year’s Eve. The regular menu was replaced with...a tasting menu, which we knew beforehand. The problem is that the quality was so off from their normal they serve, we were not impressed. Appetizers were tasteless; one was cold, and the other wasn’t cooked enough to begin with. Entrees were tasteless as well: The steak had no seasoning, and the fish was simply not good. Even the desserts were average at best. All n all, this meal would’ve gotten maybe a 1.5 or 2, but given the price we paid, I’m giving it a 1… Service was decent, but again at the price, I felt it was a bit slow. I’ve had tasting menus before, and the key is to have the next course ready soon after the last. However, we had several 15-20 min gaps that disrupted the flow of the evening. Maybe it was the fault of the kitchen, but it could also explain that cold appetizer. Either way, no one assured us of anything going on next. Service get a 3… Overall this meal was one I’ll definitely remember; but not in a good way. I like their normal menu here for the most part, but I do not recommend any of their special experiences, as I feel they are way overhyped, especially at this price point. We did stay the night, and had a wonderful breakfast. This was our 2nd breakfast here, and it was good as usual. But the memory of that dinner the night before, overshadows everything for me… Sorry, but I can no longer recommend eating dinner here.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed October 14, 2022

Beautiful atmosphere. Delicious Food. Will Return! The restaurant seems to create seasonal menus and every morsel is delicious! ~N.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Katherine S, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded February 2, 2023

Nancy, we appreciate your feedback and thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit to the Lodge and are looking forward to serving you again soon!

Reviewed September 7, 2022

Everything about our dinner was wonderful. Our food server, Nikki, was attentive but not over-bearing. We shared a bottle of Cabernet, and warm homemade yeast rolls and butter which were a welcome start. For appetizers we had sweet corn soup (husband) and Heirloom tomato salad....Both were fresh and delicious. My husband's fried chicken was just the right amount of crispiness and the skillet fried potatoes were flavorful. My sweet corn tortelloni were perfect. We couldn't pass up the cheesecake which had a thick, buttery graham cracker crust and fresh figs on top. We can't wait to go back!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Katherine S, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded September 9, 2022

Thank you for joining us for dinner at the Lodge! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal and service from start to finish. The time you've taken to pass along such a kind and thoughtful review is much appreciated. We hope...More

Reviewed July 7, 2022 via mobile

We lucked into Open Table Reservations at this out of the way special find. The people, the food, the atmosphere and the little things made our anniversary dinner the Best on our trip. The tomato salad was both creative and outstanding. The homemade buttermilk cheese...was inspiring. The Beef was perfection and done just the way I ordered a tiny more done than rare. The mushroom sauce and roasted potatoes with greens was a good side choice. This meal and place are special and are FAR better than the tenth best TripAdvisor ranked restaurant. This place should be tops in both quality and service.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Katherine S, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded September 9, 2022

Thank you for dining with us at the Lodge! We appreciate the time you have taken to pass along such a thoughtful review, and are delighted to hear you enjoyed your dinner experience with us. We hope you'll be our guest again soon!

Reviewed June 14, 2022

The food, service, and ambiance were absolutely First Class! I had the Red Fish that was prepared to perfection. We were a party of 7, celebrating our friend’s birthday. The staff ensured that every detail, from appetizers, entrees, drinks, and birthday cake were done on...time and with such a friendly face. Hats off to the Director of Food and Beverage, Mark Hawkins, who went over and above the call of duty. I tripped and almost fell into the pond outside and fortunately I didn’t go in, but my phone did. He went in and retrieved it for me without hesitation and it was amazing to me. What could have been a damper on our evening turned bright side up. A First Class Gentleman he is and it speaks volumes as to his character. Thank you! It was a warm and inviting lodge for just that perfect dinner and celebration.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Katherine S, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded September 9, 2022

Linda, thank you for taking the time to give us such a thoughtful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal and full guest experience with us at the Lodge. We are very lucky to have Mark as a leader on...More

Reviewed December 13, 2021

The best restaurants I have experienced in France and Italy are located in rural area and the setting adds much to the food presentaion and prepration. Here in East Tennessee is a similar experience. Located in a wooded glen, adjecent to a small College Campus...is The Rt Lodge. It is a historic register building that has been carefully revived by a relation ship with a major resturant chain,Ruby Tusday esstablishing an homage to its headquarters home town. While tlhis relationship is no longer active, the care in continuing the quality and the restful nature of the restaurant environment and service continue to be outstanding. It is no surprise that food served in this environment will also incorporate innovative use of local sourced ingredients and of high quality, as is the service.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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RTLodgeMaryville, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded December 15, 2021

Paul, thank you for such a thoughtful, considerate review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your dinner experience with us and appreciate the time you have taken to provide such an informative review for future guests. We hope to serve you again soon!

Reviewed August 15, 2021 via mobile

We just left RT Lodge after a staycation and a wonderful meal with friends. The corn chowder soup, the fried chicken and the blueberry tort were delicious. Service was great and the atmosphere is wonderful. Prices were very reasonable for a date night. I wouldn’t...bring young children, but you could. There are tables that you could dine with little ones.More

Date of visit: August 2021
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RTLodgeMaryville, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded August 17, 2021

Hello, thank you for dining with us at RT Lodge! We are so glad to hear you had a great meal with us and appreciate you taking the time to give us a 5-star review.

Reviewed June 23, 2021 via mobile

This felt like a hidden gem and we really liked it. We will come back for sure. The food was very good. I had a hanger steak and it was cooked to perfection, and I loved the oyster mushrooms in it. My wife had a...salad, red oak leaf something. The dressing was a bit to salty and strong for her. The local cheese plate was good. They bring biscuits out for you to begin and my wife said they were the best. The portions were just right for two people. The food seemed fresh and mostly well executed. Service was excellent. I’d have liked to have seen some type of wild game items on the menu with the hunting lodge vibe. Maybe a duck dish, quail/pheasant/squab or venison. A couple of special dishes you can’t find locally very often. It was our anniversary and they had a nice card signed by the staff out for us. The atmosphere, especially outside near the pond was really what made it feel special. The interior is very cool, but could be updated with fresh paint, and no carpet in the dining room. That would add more elegance and less of a sitting in my home vibe. There are some really interesting dishes, antiques and artwork that I noticed. Overall I’d say this is one of the most interesting atmospheres and restaurants in the area.More

Date of visit: June 2021
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RTLodgeMaryville, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded June 24, 2021

Thank you for choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us at RT Lodge! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your dinner experience with us and appreciate the time you have taken to give us such positive and thoughtful feedback! We hope to serve you...More

Reviewed March 22, 2021 via mobile

Food is incredible. A must dining. Service and meal was great. Walking the grounds is a must. Wonderful experience.

Date of visit: March 2021
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RTLodgeMaryville, Marketing at The Restaurant at RT Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded June 24, 2021

Thank you for an excellent, 5-star review!

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