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Calhoun’s Oak Ridge, Oak Ridge, TN

Calhoun’s Oak Ridge

4.5
4.5
89 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Located along the banks of Melton Hill lake, Calhoun’s Oak Ridge sits along the beautiful Oak Ridge greenway with every seat in the restaurant offering a view of the water. This location is accessible by boat, has a a covered outdoor dining patio as well as seating around the fire pit with a panoramic view of Melton Hill Lake. Calhoun's has become a place where friends and family gather to celebrate what’s good in their lives while they sample some of Tennessee’s best BBQ, ribs, steak, and sandwiches. So come on down and experience the best hospitality and BBQ around.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Burgers
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (865) 685-0850
  • Website
    https://calhouns.com/menus-and-locations/oak-ridge/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    100 Melton Lake Peninsula, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
  • Area
    Oak Ridge
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 89 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Good for groups

  • East Tennessee

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Tennessee

    Great for outdoor dining

  • East Tennessee

    Great for scenic views

  • East Tennessee

    American

  • Knoxville

    Good for groups

  • Knoxville

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Calhoun's Oak Ridge offers "fantastic food and service" with a "great view" of Melton Lake. Guests praise the "amazing" servers like Tammy and Jacob, who provide attentive and friendly service. The prime rib and barbecue chicken salad are highlights, making it a "perfect" spot for both regular visits and special occasions.

89 Reviews

  1. Ben

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Finally got seated 45 minutes after our reservation time only to walk through the restaurant and see several open tables. And there were several couples still waiting for nearly an hour to be seated. Servers were all kids covered with weird tattoos and had no idea how to be a server or be professional. Ribs, potato skins and Spinach Maria were good. Ale steak was tough and bland. I might go back for lunch sometime but I won’t take my wife there for a nice dinner again. Primarily due to the unprofessional service.

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  2. David

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Apparently Calhouns doesn’t understand what reservations mean. We had a 7pm reservation and didn’t get seated until almost 8pm. When I asked about the wait I was given poor excuses about being busy but people who didn’t have reservations and came in after we did were seated before we were. Overall a very poorly run establishment.

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  3. Amanda

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, great views! It was another wonderful experience

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  4. John

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great waitress! Very good food, came in a timely manner

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  5. Jack

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal and best service we’ve had there in two years. Really enjoyed it.

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  6. Grant

    VIP

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tammy is a spectacularly great server! She is super attentive and so fast. She reminds me of a football quarterback continually glancing for an open receiver, looking at each of her tables!

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  7. Stacey

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This would have been 5 stars, but our 445pm reservation wasn't Seated until 6pm. The food was excellent, the service was great and we reserved for next year on our way out. The delay getting Seated was apparently uncharacteristic, but frustrating nonetheless.

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  8. Julie

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good meal for Thanksgiving. We go every year. Thank you.

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  9. Gay

    VIP

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    All food on the buffet was cold. We go there when they opened and the buffet looked awesome. BUT nothin warm. our hole party would have loved to microwave our plates. Not a good meal for $40. Disappointing Thanksgiving.

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  10. Jesse

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jacob took wonderful care of us and our meal was great.

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FAQs

Calhoun’s Oak Ridge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 685-0850.

Calhoun’s Oak Ridge is rated 4.5 stars by 89 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Calhoun’s Oak Ridge

100 Melton Lake Peninsula, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Additional information

  • Area
    Oak Ridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Barbecue, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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