Restaurants near Oak Ridge Observatory

We were looking for an upscale casual restaurant in the area that was open on a Sunday night — a task more difficult than it sounds. We found Forge and Vine on a whim and decided to give it a shot — and we’re so glad we did! First off, the food was fantastic. My fiancée and I both got the steak frites meal and it was cooked perfectly and was so flavorful. Even the sides were delicious. The portions were perfect. If I wasn’t so full, I would have ordered another. Drinks were also good, and so was the service! We didn’t have any issue making a last minute reservation on a Sunday night. While it’s a 30 minute drive from our home, it’s definitely a spot we’ll return to in the future. The menu is off (in a good, unique way) and we’d like to try out other dishes.

We had a lovely meal with our whole family to celebrate a birthday. Everyone’s meals were delicious and the service was great. We had a large group and it all went very smoothly. We’ll be back.

The food was excellent, and so was the service. The staff were very attentive and accommodating. We split five different pasta dishes, and had three appetizers, and all of it was delicious. I will definitely be going back here.

I should have asked for our server's name. He was great!

Another great visit to True West. My kids love it there and it is crazy kid friendly. We had a great server and a wonderful meal (my 8-year old said it's the best burger around) :). I also liked that they had an option for 5oz beer pours, which allowed me to try a couple of things. I had the chili, which was incredible and for the first time ever, there was nothing to take home! Highly recommended, particularly for families.