Knoxville Restaurants

#3,002
#3,002
Boca Vol said:
Picked up a gyro and pork in a pita from Gondolier last night. The gyro was fabulous. The pork, just OK.
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The Gondolier is a decent place to go to. They're known mostly for their Italian food. The last time we got food there was some time last year I think but their menu always shocks me. They have like 5 pages packed full of dishes and when you're hungry it's hard to pick. They could easily trim some fat from that menu and you'd still have a large selection.
 
#3,003
#3,003
Coug said:
The Gondolier is a decent place to go to. They're known mostly for their Italian food. The last time we got food there was some time last year I think but their menu always shocks me. They have like 5 pages packed full of dishes and when you're hungry it's hard to pick. They could easily trim some fat from that menu and you'd still have a large selection.
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as I'm reading this, I could hear Gordon Ramsay telling restaurant owners that their menus are ridiculously large and need to be trimmed down on Kitchen Nightmares
 
#3,004
#3,004
Coug said:
The Gondolier is a decent place to go to. They're known mostly for their Italian food. The last time we got food there was some time last year I think but their menu always shocks me. They have like 5 pages packed full of dishes and when you're hungry it's hard to pick. They could easily trim some fat from that menu and you'd still have a large selection.
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I agree....too many choices. I usually just get the zorba special.

However, If you see their baklava cheesecake in the desert case, you must give it a try.
 
#3,006
#3,006
crusse10 said:
as I'm reading this, I could hear Gordon Ramsay telling restaurant owners that their menus are ridiculously large and need to be trimmed down on Kitchen Nightmares
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I know, him and Robert Irvine both.

Boca Vol said:
I agree....too many choices. I usually just get the zorba special.

However, If you see their baklava cheesecake in the desert case, you must give it a try.
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I have not tried that, I'll try and remember it.

vol_in_ar said:
nope, same recipe for 20+ years...I don't think they will change it
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Alright then, no offense but Copper Cellar Family Restaurants beer cheese will always be the better recipe. They also sell it at the stadium which is delicious when you go to a game.
 
#3,007
#3,007
Coug said:
I know, him and Robert Irvine both.



I have not tried that, I'll try and remember it.



Alright then, no offense but Copper Cellar Family Restaurants beer cheese will always be the better recipe. They also sell it at the stadium which is delicious when you go to a game.
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WAIT JUST A DAMN MINUTE, SIR.

Did you say they sell beer cheese in the stadium?

I must know where.
 
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WallyBalls said:
WAIT JUST A DAMN MINUTE, SIR.

Did you say they sell beer cheese in the stadium?

I must know where.
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Probably Smokies Stadium since Copper Cellar has the contract to run food service there.

I do see the signage for a Dunkin' Donuts stand at Neyland just below the Jumbotron.
 
#3,009
#3,009
WallyBalls said:
WAIT JUST A DAMN MINUTE, SIR.

Did you say they sell beer cheese in the stadium?

I must know where.
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Anywhere they sell pretzels at Neyland they sell Calhoun's beer cheese on the side. It costs extra I think like $3, but it's definitely worth it.
If I'm not mistaken I believe they sell it at Thompson-Boling Arena as well.
 
#3,012
#3,012
Went to Calhoun's in LC tonight. Their menu is very dated...and not worth what you pay. Would rather go to Connor's and spend a few bucks more.
 
#3,015
#3,015
Boca Vol said:
Went to Calhoun's in LC tonight. Their menu is very dated...and not worth what you pay. Would rather go to Connor's and spend a few bucks more.
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Just out of curiosity what did you order and how do you compare Calhouns fare to Connors?
 
#3,016
#3,016
Coug said:
Just out of curiosity what did you order and how do you compare Calhouns fare to Connors?
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The menu is boring. So to answer your question, went to Connor's last week and between the wife & I we ordered: Lobster & Crab bisque, Chilean sea bass, & Parmesan crusted halibut.

At Calhoun's it was blah blah blah. The best dish wash the catfish.
 
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#3,017
#3,017
Boca Vol said:
The menu is boring. So to answer your question, went to Connor's last week and between the wife & I we ordered: Lobster & Crab bisque, Chilean sea bass, & Parmesan crusted halibut.

At Calhoun's it was blah blah blah. The best dish wash the catfish.
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Yeah, they're completely different restaurants I wouldn't compare the two personally. It's hard to beat the quality of food you get from Connors, I'll be the last person to argue that as it's one of my faves. Calhoun's does certain items very well. Pretzels and beer cheese!, spinach Maria, corn pudding, House Ale Steak, catfish, baked cinnamon apples, banana pudding, key lime pie, most of their chicken dishes, pulled pork is decent, sadly their ribs are hit or miss it seems to depend on what day you go in there.
 
#3,018
#3,018
Coug said:
Anywhere they sell pretzels at Neyland they sell Calhoun's beer cheese on the side. It costs extra I think like $3, but it's definitely worth it.
If I'm not mistaken I believe they sell it at Thompson-Boling Arena as well.
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Wow.

Well, I look stupid. My wife always goes to the concession stand, and she has neglected to inform me of this.

Its honest to God Calhoun's beer cheese?
 
#3,019
#3,019
The only two things I get at Calhiuns is the smoked prime rib and the cheddar dressing on my salad, the rest of the menu is garbage to me. Conners all the way
 
#3,020
#3,020
Coug said:
Yeah, they're completely different restaurants I wouldn't compare the two personally. It's hard to beat the quality of food you get from Connors, I'll be the last person to argue that as it's one of my faves. Calhoun's does certain items very well. Pretzels and beer cheese!, spinach Maria, corn pudding, House Ale Steak, catfish, baked cinnamon apples, banana pudding, key lime pie, most of their chicken dishes, pulled pork is decent, sadly their ribs are hit or miss it seems to depend on what day you go in there.
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Not really comparing other than if I'm going to spend money in a restaurant I'd go somewhere better than Calhoun's. Usually I go out of convenience but never eat other than apps. Last night we went for dinner and I wasn't impressed.
 
#3,025
#3,025
I'll chime in on the Calhoun's debate: the only reason to go is for the weekday lunch buffet. I take my nurses and staff once or twice a year during slow season and we sit out back by the marina. The afternoon does move a little slow after that meal, though.
 
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