Calhoun’s Oak Ridge

Name: Calhoun’s Oak Ridge
Address: 100 Melton Lake Peninsula, Oak Ridge, TN, United States, 37830
Telephone: (865) 685-0850
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

89 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 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
Neighbourhood
Oak Ridge
Parking details
Private Lot
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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

B
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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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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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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John
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 26, 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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Jack
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 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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Grant
VIP
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 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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Stacey
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 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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Julie
E. Tennessee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 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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Gay
VIP
Nashville
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 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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Jesse
VIP
E. Tennessee
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 15, 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 reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

100 Melton Lake Peninsula, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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 Lot
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, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://calhouns.com/menus-and-locations/oak-ridge/
Phone number
(865) 685-0850

Calhoun’s Oak Ridge

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What 89 people are saying

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