Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in East Tennessee

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view in East Tennessee? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

4.9

4.9 (3883)

$50 and over

American

Knoxville

About the restaurant

At Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, we know that great food begins with fresh, quality sourced local ingredients. On our Modern Appalachian menu, Chef Jeff Carter and culinary team present seasonal and delicious dishes that are familiar and steeped in tradition yet enhanced with bold new dashes of flavor and component combinations that may surprise and delight you.

Dancing Bear provides a premium lodging experience. We bring the same commitment to excellence to our award-winning restaurant and full bar. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner for two or bringing the extended family together for a celebratory meal, we want your night out in Townsend to be a special experience. We offer a refined assortment of modern Appalachian cuisine — all served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Thanks to everyone for helping me with a surprise dinner. Dillon was very gracious, kind, and helpful andI and my fellow diners were so pleased with our delicious meals. Everything was perfect.

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The Restaurant at RT Lodge

4.9

4.9 (1127)

$31 to $50

Southern

Maryville

About the restaurant

Expect something you won’t see many other places—even at the most sophisticated hospitality destinations in the world. Your meals at The Restaurant at RT Lodge are uniquely your own. Every aspect of your meal is important to us. We shape our menus on the changing bounty of each season, with the freshest ingredients sourced from local farms and the best providers. Experience favorites such as our Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Housemade Charcuterie. After dinner, enjoy coffee and complimentary s'mores around the fire pit while being surrounded by gorgeous landscape and all the quiet sounds of Maryville College Woods.

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Katrina

Dined 4 days ago

The staff here really went above and beyond for our anniversary. I was incredibly touched, and very happy with our experience there. Good and service were outstanding, we will definitely be returning! Thank you so much!

Wilder at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve

4.9

4.9 (101)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Loudon

About the restaurant

Voted "Best Splurge Worthy Restaurant" by Travel Awaits.

Appalachian tradition is rich in grit, resourceful charm, and determination, which drives our culinary heritage. At Wilder, we cultivate farm-to-table ingredients transformed by an appreciation for international cuisine to offer a fun and unique approach to well-loved Southern staples.

20% service fee assessed on all charges. Additional tipping optional.

Limited reservations are offered nightly. Non-alcoholic beverages included.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Oysters and Shrimp & Grits were great starters. Sirloin and Elk chop excellent main dish selections

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Experience

Five-Course Tasting Menu

Experience

Dinner at Wilder

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Knoxville

4.8

4.8 (2475)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Knoxville, TN serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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Dishon

Dined 1 day ago

Everything was on point from when we got there and got swayed our waitress was EXCELLENT !!!! Even the waiters that helped her

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Hickory, at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards

4.8

4.8 (391)

$31 to $50

American

Bristol

About the restaurant

Hickory at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards is the signature restaurant from James Beard award nominee, Chef Travis Milton, offering the finest dining in the region. The menu is inspired by his Appalachian heritage, culture, and traditions and uses
locally sourced produce to create a menu rooted in the beauty of the Appalachian mountains. Located on the ground floor of The Inn, a boutique luxury property with 28 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the rolling hills, lake, and vineyards, whether sitting at the vast bar enjoying a craft cocktail, in the private dining room for that special evening, being awed at the Chef’s Table, or being treated to a wine tasting in our wine cellar that boasts a 1700 bottle curated wine collection, including Nicewonder Vineyards’ own award-winning wines. From the breakfast meeting to start the day, midday snacks, or celebrating a special occasion for dinner, the Hickory team will make your experience unforgettable.

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Audrey

Dined 3 days ago

My partner and I had the best experience at the hickory. The food was amazing, along with the atmosphere. What I thought would just be us taking pictures on the beautiful property, turned into a proposal and I couldn’t be happier.

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Experience

Summer Supper Somm Dinner

Chesapeake’s Restaurant - Gatlinburg

4.7

4.7 (1848)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Gatlinburg

About the restaurant

Our Gatlinburg location uses calming blue hues and soft lighting to create a trendy, modern experience for guests. Conveniently located on the Parkway in Downtown Gatlinburg, this location is just steps from many attractions and hotels. This location boasts fantastic views of the river and features a raw bar. It’s unlike any other dining experience in Gatlinburg!

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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

As for Mark and for a booth by the Creekside, trust me:)

Calhoun’s Oak Ridge

4.6

4.6 (102)

$30 and under

American

Oak Ridge

About the restaurant

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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Kyle

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience on the 4th of July. Service was attentive, a table with a beautiful view of the lake and food (prime rib and shrimp) were good as usual.

Top of the Rock Restaurant and Brewery

4.4

4.4 (1608)

$30 and under

American

Jasper

About the restaurant

PLEASE CALL US AT 423-939-9037 TO RESERVE IGLOOS:

Please note: Our outdoor seating is open-air, covered by a roof, and only partially enclosed. While we do have heaters to help keep you warm, temperatures can still be chilly during the winter months

The combination of chef-inspired food, expertly made craft beer, and spectacular views makes Top of The Rock a place like no other. Our recipes are made fresh from scratch using the best ingredients we can find. Our mission is to be your favorite locally-owned watering hole: a place where friends can gather to celebrate great food, great beers, and great times.

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Sharon

Dined 1 day ago

I go there for the view, and most of the food I have eaten is very good.

Harpoon Harry's Crab House

4.3

4.3 (803)

$30 and under

American

Pigeon Forge

About the restaurant

It’s not just a Restaurant, It is an Adventure.
Seafood with a twist.

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Kris

Dined 4 days ago

Once again our visit was fabulous. Some friends were in town on vacation, so we suggested meeting at "Harry's". They know it well, so said, absolutely! When we checked in, we requested Holly as our server, and found out she was indeed working. Everything that was ordered was amazing, and we had wonderful service, of course. Thank you again for a great dining experience!

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Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort

4.2

4.2 (417)

$30 and under

Southern

Gatlinburg

About the restaurant

Gatlinburg's best kept secret! We're serving up comfort food done right! Get ready for the authentic taste of the south with southern cooking and comfort foods we all love. Now open for breakfast! Great home-cooked meals meet sweet Southern style with our newest collection of decadent comfort food from the South, now at Southern Comfort! Here, the cuisine leans toward the low-country, and caters towards the Cajun in all of us, with rustic, creole, and good old fashioned Southern home cooking bursting in every bite.

From shrimp and grits to chicken and dumplings, our Southern cooking deserves to be kept on the family table for generations to come, so come on in, dig on in, and sit for a spell while we do the cookin’… because everyone needs a little Southern Comfort.

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Stephanie

Dined 6 days ago

Southern charm/ basic menu but good. Jordan was very attentive and made great suggestions.

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