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Calhoun's on the River

American Restaurant and BBQ Joint$$$$

Knoxville

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Calhoun's on the River

8.8^/10

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Ranked #2 for American restaurants in Knoxville
"Tennessee corn puddin' was surprisingly awesome"(3 Tips)
"Ribs, pulled pork, sides, the banana pudding is delicious."(21 Tips)
"Ale steaks r top notch here"(2 Tips)
"Delicious pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, broccoli, and pretzel."(3 Tips)

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Jeremy FloydMay 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Do yourself a favor. Order the Kickback burger. You're welcome.
BoatProOctober 3, 2011
Get there early on UT Game Days... Go by boat and enjoy the Vol. Navy!
Brandon RobertsJuly 9, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Awesome river views
Chad FinchJanuary 17, 2014
Full slab. Do it
Kimberly EvansAugust 6, 2013
Great food and$5 mojitos!
JackOctober 13, 2012
The Servers are REALLY HOT. Excellent service.
Chad BeerstophersonOctober 27, 2011
Been here 10+ times
The wings and kick back burger are fantastic.
Jesse HarrisJuly 16, 2010
The ribs are the best baby backs I've ever had. There's no point in ordering anything else.
Tanner HartmanJune 14, 2015
BBQ! Best in Knoxville
Vince VegaJuly 27, 2015
Try the fried pickles.
Tanner HartmanJune 14, 2015
Everything BBQ
Lisa PorcelloDecember 31, 2010
Excellent BBQ. Much, much better than we get in New Jersey.
Tim ChildersSeptember 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
I can recommend the turkey creek salad! Read more
Jean BarclayNovember 28, 2012
Service was so fast. My food came out within mins and was delish.....
Susanna NickellOctober 30, 2011
They have SO many flavors of frozen margaritas.
Jon PereiraSeptember 16, 2019
Ribs were overcooked
Tyler JonesOctober 28, 2011
The baked beans are legit
Barney MacJanuary 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Pretzels and beer cheese
Brad StephensSeptember 10, 2011
Delicious corn puddin' - Get at it!
Mark PapeMay 19, 2022
The ribs and cinnamon apples were good, shrimp was disgusting, service was poor.
Linda RiffleFebruary 29, 2012
Ribs are amazing!!!
Hugh AustinAugust 4, 2013
Meat. It's what's for dinner.
Roby RobinsonMay 10, 2010
Been here 25+ times
Ask for some honey and butter with those biscuits.
Sean MathenaMarch 23, 2010
You have to have the ribs, best I have ever had!
Hank MillerDecember 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Just like WWE Diva Sunny says... EAT SOME RIBS!
Amanda LoweJune 16, 2014
Limited menu on the deck. Just eat inside. :(
Beverly DavisMarch 17, 2012
Eating the Turkey creek salad!
Dalton KizerOctober 13, 2012
Nothing beats calhouns on a nice fall evening
Tiffany BrummittNovember 6, 2011
Best ribs ever!!!
Emily MedleyNovember 9, 2012
Servers are real hot here
Charles RogersSeptember 4, 2011
Awesome Ribs!
Phil MillerDecember 18, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Ale steaks r top notch here
Bryan MerrymanJuly 21, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Kick ass come football time!! Read more
Tanner SwaffordJuly 20, 2011
Fried green maters!!!
Chad BeerstophersonAugust 16, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Kickback burger
Rob KingSeptember 26, 2010
They give you a big piece of cheesecake, yo!!!
Stephanie GuptailFebruary 27, 2010
Go and have the seasonal wheat beer!!
Bryan MerrymanSeptember 2, 2011
Been here 100+ times
UT FOOTBALL Read more
Chad RasnakeMay 1, 2010
Good but doesn't live up to the hype of the "famous" Calhoun's.
Atlee McspaddenMay 8, 2011
Service has been terrible tonight.

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