Location: Sweetwater
Top Restaurants in Sweetwater
Top 10 restaurants in Sweetwater, United States
Sweetwater is a city in Monroe and McMinn counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the most populous city in Monroe County. The population was 5,586 at the 2000 census and 5,764 at the 2010 census. Sweetwater is the home of the Craighead Caverns which contains the Lost Sea, the United States' largest underground lake.
Things to do in Sweetwater
1. Bradley's Pit Barbecue & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 376 reviews
From our smoked pork and Turkey to our sliced beef brisket and all-you-can-eat ribs, Bradley's Pit Barbecue & Grill is proud to be East Tennessee's best for a barbecue experience that will keep you coming back. In addition to our home-cooked menu, we always have something delicious for you to order from our daily specials. Whether it's joining us in our 120-seat dining area and patio or catering for your next special occasion, we look forward to serving you soon.
Reviewed By Victoriasday - Dublin, Ohio
Party of 13, on the way to Dollywood after the Lost Sea, we waited 1 hour for our food and five of the meals were delivered to the table after the rest had finished eating. They comped two of the meals for the wait. We...MoreThank you for stopping in on your way through. We apologize for the long wait. We assure you this is usually not the case as we are known for our excellent service. We would love to have you again sometime!
2. Dinner Bell
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
We love to offer you good old time country cooking. Choose our breakfast buffet or lunch and dinner buffet or order from the menu. You can have breakfast all day. Or you can take a to go order. Additionally we have lunch and dinner specials. Come in and meet some friends. We offer Truck parking. Buses are welcome as well as Bikers. Afterwards shop in our candy store and gift shop.
Reviewed By Heather W - Attica, Michigan
Stopped here after finding out they have a buffet. It was such a cute little restaraunt with a gift shop. The food was delicious, exactly how my grandmother used to cook. Everyone was so friendly made you feel welcome. Highly recommend.
3. El Jacal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Jodi M - Florida
The food is delicious here. We had a large order for take out and it was done in under 15 min. The food was fresh and hot. The chili Colorado and Arrozo Con Pollo is delicious.
4. Hunter's Bakery & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
Reviewed By Torte_Sue - Vonore, Tennessee
I used to enjoy going in this local restaurant. The people who own and run it are friendly. But yesterday I went with two friends for lunch at 11:30. One friend ordered the "famous" chicken salad that was advertised as having grapes and pecans. The plate came out with maybe an ice cream scoop size of salad sitting on one wilted lettuce leaf. There was one grape. For that and an ice re--$11 before tip. Another friend ordered the salad on a croissant. One grape. She asked for fruit rather than chips or fries. Additional $2.75.
I had the fish tacos. The shell felt as though it had been dipped in water. Very unappealing. Sweet potato fries were good.
The desserts in the case in front are good and our water and iced tea were refilled. Otherwise, this deserved 2 stars at best.
5. China East
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By reneamlarue - Sweetwater, Tennessee
Very disappointing! Ordered the Beef with Broccoli and Chicken with Broccoli. All that's in it is veggies! Tiny bits of beef and chicken that you can barely see! I ordered the General Tso's chicken and got honey chicken. No spicy sauce. Not worth the money and not authentic Chinese. Won't be going back!
6. Los Zacatecanos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Kim K - Hamilton, Canada
This little gem is nothing special as far as decor but the food is good and the "salsa bar" was a nice treat. I've never seen that before. We tried three different salsas. Warm tortillas and salsa were complimentary and served promptly by a pleasant waitress that offered suggestions on favourite dishes. We enjoyed our two choices- Carnitas and Mexican fries. Carnitas here is not shredded -but cubed. I prefer mine shredded. The Mexican fries were better than poutine. The atmosphere was a little strange. Music was playing fairly loud at the same time as the two T.V's on just as loud. It was hard to hear either one as they were interfering with one another. The prices are reasonable and the portions are large. I wish I had room for dessert but I was just too full. And that's a good thing!
7. Gondolier Pizza & Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By Texasleaguer - San Antonio
Reminds me of a typical Greek-owned restaurant in Chicago. Portions are ginormous. 3 cannoli to the order. Decent. Large generic salad included. 2 HUGE catfish filets. Frozen fish - batter separated. Large generic salad included. 2 dinners - less than $20.
8. Tastee King Donuts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Robert Y - East TN
I have to be truthful and say that it was not me personally that went. The wife has on two occasions visited this new doughnut shop in Sweetwater, TN. The first time she picked out a dozen doughnuts of different kinds. She said the place was very clean and the people very friendly. She also liked that the doughnuts are NOT prefilled. She bought the doughnuts and they asked her what type filling and topping she would like. Then they take the doughnuts back and fill and top them for you while you wait. She also noted that they sold bisquits, and other breakfast type sandwhiches.
She brought the doughnuts home and sadly they did not last long at all. Every one that I ate I loved!
She had to make a second trip two days later and she bought 2 dozen this time. LOL!
Highly recommended!!
9. Fat Hats Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By BigDaddyDave55138 - Knoxville, Tennessee
I was listening to the old time Sweetwater rock ‘n roll station and I heard a restaurant ad for the 100th time. The young lady doing the ad spoke so softly that I could never understand what the name of the place was… So I turned up the radio and focused…and I heard that young lady say “Fat Hat’s”! Off we went for dinner… The concrete block structure looks like it may have been an old time soft serve ice cream outlet at one point. FYI…the bathrooms have outside entrances.
This is definitely a local 'down home' kind of place. Our server’s kids were doing their homework at one of the tables. Everyone was very nice. We learned that the soft spoken announcer who did those radio ads was the owner’s daughter.
There was only one other customer in the restaurant when we arrived. Despite the lack of sit down business, the stream of take-out customers was very steady while we were there.
My wife went for Fat Hat’s Super Burger, their 6 oz. best seller. She added cheese and bacon and picked a small order of the onion rings for her side dish. The burger was juicy, the bacon was plentiful and the onion rings were awesome! Even though it was a small order, she couldn’t finish them… Her meal totalled $4.50 before taxes and tip!
I decided to go for broke! When I saw a 3 piece chicken dinner on the menu, I decided that was for me...only $9.00! (Other than fast food joints, actual fried chicken that isn’t fingers or strips is a rare commodity! The chicken came with some decent coleslaw, a big slice of buttered Texas toast and I chose French fries for my main side dish. The French fries were a little mushy and needed a touch longer in the fryer. However the chicken was very tasty with a nice crunchy crust! I would order it again.
10. Domino's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By insureu2
Pizza is pizza right? Somehow it's just better from Sweetwater Domino's. The owner is hands on and delivers a grest product.
