The food is beyond anything I can say, and the service equals that. The best restaurant in this region of East Tennessee and the best food we’ve had in the last four years. If it’s not on your bucket list or if you’re just passing by, do yourself a favor and stop by. You will not be disappointed.
Curtis Jones
Amazing comfort food
Alan Morgan
Food is always delicious and huge portions. We order to go and share/split orders. One portion is usually enough for two people. Wear your stretchy pants. LolDon't forget to leave room for dessert!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat and Three, Mashed Potatoes
Jason Martin
Historic, charming, and great Southern food.Took work colleagues there from out of town and they loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Dressing, Cake, Potato, Mashed Potatoes
Jeff Roberson
What a great find for lunch! We were wanting something different and not knowing a lot about Osk Ridge, this popped up on a search. We had our food in 5-6 minutes. The homemade desserts are worth every penny. The service was "old fashioned". Well worth the drive.
Dean's food and service are excellent. Everything here is always fresh, hot and delicious with fast, friendly service. Some of our favorites are the pot roast, fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, meat loaf. We highly recommend Dean's for lunch and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Ridenout
Wonderful place friendly staff good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Dressing, Broccoli Casserole, Cake, Deviled Eggs
very little portion of food, for the money you pay... they don't have just sweet tea they have oranges juice in sweet tea.... the cornbread saturated in oil .. look like they deep-fried it... I won't be back ?. don't buy the lemon meringue pie ... it was awful ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Chad Webb
The home cooking you wish you had growing up - lives here! There are so many good dishes here, and there's also a bakery counter for takeaway items. They'll lay it on you, so go hungry and plan for leftovers.Vegetarian options: Their veggie sides are amazing for vegetarians and omnivores.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole
kimberly rose
My first time, but won't be my last. Yum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Karen George
I always meet there for lunch. I love to introduce the restaurant to new people to Oak Ridge. Dean's never disappoints with the great food! You have to try to the sweet tea and any cake!Dietary restrictions: They have gluten-free options and very helpful.Kid-friendliness: The open dining room is great for kids. They are always welcome. There is much to see with the antique phone booth, carnival horse, lockers and more.Wheelchair accessibility: It is one level and handicap friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Dressing, Broccoli Casserole, Cake, Grilled Salmon, Meat and Three
The food is beyond anything I can say, and the service equals that. The best restaurant in this region of East Tennessee and the best food we’ve had in the last four years. If it’s not on your bucket list or if you’re just passing by, do yourself a favor and stop by. You will not be disappointed.
Amazing comfort food
Food is always delicious and huge portions. We order to go and share/split orders. One portion is usually enough for two people. Wear your stretchy pants. LolDon't forget to leave room for dessert!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat and Three, Mashed Potatoes
Historic, charming, and great Southern food.Took work colleagues there from out of town and they loved it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Dressing, Cake, Potato, Mashed Potatoes
What a great find for lunch! We were wanting something different and not knowing a lot about Osk Ridge, this popped up on a search. We had our food in 5-6 minutes. The homemade desserts are worth every penny. The service was "old fashioned". Well worth the drive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Cream Cake, Wood Grilled Squash, Cake, Sweet Potato Casserole
Always great, everytime we stop in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to eat home cook food very tasty.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken and Dumplings, Turkey and Dressing, Italian Cream Cake, Potato, Pulled Pork
My ribs were phenomenal, and my carrot cake was delicious. The only thing that they need to carry is Splenda for unsweet tea.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wood Grilled Squash, Cake, Sweet Potato Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Deviled Eggs
Dean's food and service are excellent. Everything here is always fresh, hot and delicious with fast, friendly service. Some of our favorites are the pot roast, fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, meat loaf. We highly recommend Dean's for lunch and dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful place friendly staff good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Dressing, Broccoli Casserole, Cake, Deviled Eggs
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very little portion of food, for the money you pay... they don't have just sweet tea they have oranges juice in sweet tea.... the cornbread saturated in oil .. look like they deep-fried it... I won't be back ?. don't buy the lemon meringue pie ... it was awful ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
The home cooking you wish you had growing up - lives here! There are so many good dishes here, and there's also a bakery counter for takeaway items. They'll lay it on you, so go hungry and plan for leftovers.Vegetarian options: Their veggie sides are amazing for vegetarians and omnivores.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Dressing, Sweet Potato Casserole
My first time, but won't be my last. Yum.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I always meet there for lunch. I love to introduce the restaurant to new people to Oak Ridge. Dean's never disappoints with the great food! You have to try to the sweet tea and any cake!Dietary restrictions: They have gluten-free options and very helpful.Kid-friendliness: The open dining room is great for kids. They are always welcome. There is much to see with the antique phone booth, carnival horse, lockers and more.Wheelchair accessibility: It is one level and handicap friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkey and Dressing, Broccoli Casserole, Cake, Grilled Salmon, Meat and Three
Great food a great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5