Places to Eat

Located off Highway 36, on the water at Boone Lake. One mile behind Zak's Furniture. Enjoy outdoor dining, 13 beers on tap, and a full menu. Come by and have a relaxing getaway. Rent a boat, or just enjoy the view. Large parties welcome. Open April - Nov. 11am-11pm daily. TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Established in 1991, Riverfront Seafood Company is locally owned and operated. Come visit our fresh market as well as our restaurant where you can enjoy all of our store items professionally prepared in our authentic oceanic themed dining room. Feel free to sit outside and feel the cool breezes on our wraparound patio area right on the river. Orders for fresh seafood are placed by midnight and delivered by noon the following day. All of our soups, sauces, and desserts are prepared from scratch, in house, with only the freshest ingredients. You can even say that we are Obsessed with freshness!

Located 1.4 miles north of I-26. Barbecue is our specialty. Freshly smoked meats are marinated before cooking so that they retain their natural juices. Special sauces compliment the tender meats. We're told it's the best BBQ around. Hand-tossed pizzas are made fresh to order. Specially prepared sauces made with local vegetables and a variety of toppings allow diners to create pizzas to satisfy their cravings, from traditional to inventive. Located on the banks of the Nolichucky River directly across from the majestic 800-foot "Devil's Looking Glass." Live music weekends.

Located 15 miles from I-81. The area's finest and oldest barbecue restaurant. Acclaimed THE BEST by many books, newspapers and PEOPLE MAGAZINE. Casual atmosphere and family oriented with very reasonable prices. Serving Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 - 8 p.m.; Closed Sun. L/HA. PC, TC & CC accepted.

Located 2 miles from I-26. Over sixty-eight years ago, The Peerless Restaurant began in Johnson City. Where good food tastes better. The finest steaks and seafood in East Tennessee served in a relaxed dining atmosphere. Voted Best Steak, Peoples Choice and Best Restaurant for Out of Town Visitors. New location in Knoxville, TN. Serving: Mon.-Thurs. 4-10 pm; Fri. & Sat. 4-11pm. PC, TC, & CC accepted.

Located 1 mile from I-26. "Come see what's ablaze" at the authentic West Walnut Street Firehall, built in 1930. Offering a wide variety of foods while specializing in "Authentic Hickory Smoked Bar-B-Que", ribs, steaks, sandwiches and more! Firefighting memorabilia enhances our atmosphere, along with our fully restored 1925 Seagrave's fire engine. Whether your event is a large gala, company picnic, or small board meeting, let The Firehouse take care of all of your catering needs. Open Mon. - Thurs. 11a.m.- 9:30 P.M.; Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 P.M. TC & CC accepted. L/HA.

Located at exit 17 off I-26. Full service family dining. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 6am-10pm daily, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sat. & Sun. until 11pm. PC, TC & CC accepted. F/HA.

Located 17 miles from I-26. Experience the breathtaking view of beautiful Watauga Lake while enjoying a great meal. We serve seafood specialty dishes, steaks & chicken...as well as several delicious side plates. Lounge and banquet facilities available. Open Mar.-Oct. Serving Dinner 4-9pm and Lunch on Fri., Sat., & Sun. Closed Mon. & Tues. TC & CC accepted.

Located 9.7 miles from I-26. A beautiful restored 1857 historic home within walking distance to downtown Jonesborough. The mystery show occurs around a six-course gourmet meal beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prizes awarded to the team(s) with the correct answers. Photos are taken of the actors with patrons and e-mailed the following day. We are a BYOB facility. Proud Annie's offers a two-room bed & breakfast with all the amenities. Reserve your stay following a show. The Mystery Dinner Theatre is open most Fridays and Saturdays at 6:30 p.m., Reservations required; Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.