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: 4.6

4.6 (101)

$30 and under

American

100 Melton Lake Peninsula, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Hot spot

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.

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
Neighborhood
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 101 people are saying

Calhoun’s Oak Ridge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Hot spot
East Tennessee
Great for scenic views
Knoxville
Kid-friendly
Knoxville
Good for groups
Knoxville
Hot spot
Knoxville
Neighborhood gem
Knoxville
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Calhoun's Oak Ridge offers a dining experience with "great service and meal" and "very impressive buffet." Guests appreciate the "beautiful views" and attentive staff. While some experiences noted slower service, many diners highlight "superb food and service" and the restaurant's memorable atmosphere, making it a delightful choice for a scenic meal.

101 Reviews

S
Sally
East Tennessee3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic server . She was energetic and friendly and humorous. We like to sit outside and look at the water. It was quiet and peaceful. We enjoy the quality of the food as well.
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David
East Tennessee4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very impressive Buffet! Great way to treat Dad on Father’s Day!
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Debby
Atlanta1 review
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great service and meal. Really like the water views.
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Kim
New York City6 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Unfortunately the food was not as good as the last time I visited. The view is beautiful but our meats were dried out (BBQ, pork chop and prime rib) potato under cooked and service was slow. It was a busy weekend but hopefully they would prepare in advance for this.
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william
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb food and service. Waitress was particularly attentive
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Ralph
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great buffet. Service was outstanding. Kudos to our server (Juree..spelling?) and chef Nick in the buffet area.
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Maggi VIP
Hawaii12 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food, a little slow service but mostly quick. Definitely love going for the view. I'll be back for sure.
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Donnie
East Tennessee3 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Very poor service didn’t get all our food appetizers came out the same time. Food did very slow service.
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Denise VIP
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We eat there every week for the prime rib. Tonight all of our food was literally cold when it got to us . Very disappointing. Our server offered to get the manager but this is just not the norm so we chose not to have the manager come to our table..
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Steak were perfect and the fried green tomatoes were delicious
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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 4.6 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

100 Melton Lake Peninsula, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Additional information

Neighborhood
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 101 people are saying

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