Dean's Restaurant And Bakery

I've been trying to find restaurants worth eating at in oak ridge for years. I've worked here on and off and always have tried to find a place that has decent food. Lo and behold, Here is the place. Finally, after all these years is a place that I wouldn't mind eating on a regular basis. The service was super nice and friendly. The atmosphere was clean and updated and 2022. The desserts were off the charts. But the most important thing is that the food was good. Hot as can be. Literally the hottest plate of food I've ever had. Which is amazing. The french fries blew my mind, but the sweet potato casserole with the marshmallows made me think of Christmas. It's like what cracker barrel wishes it was and even better. Everything about my experience was fantastic and I can't wait to come back and try some more of the goodies, especially the gluten-free chocolate pudding they had. They didn't have a lot of gluten-free options, but the chocolate pudding looked amazing. If they could just come up with some gluten-free things on their menu, this would be one of the best restaurants in this area.

This is one of the hidden gems in East Tennessee for food. I say hidden because it's not on the main thoroughfares in Oak Ridge. However, this place is certainly worth finding. Every item of their down-home Southern cooking is prepared beautifully, with a richness of flavor complimented by a masterful hand at seasoning. The portions are quite generous. The prices are surprisingly low for the quality and quantity of food. Service here was very good, with attentive servers that understand their menu. And their dessert menu is one of the most extensive I've seen in any restaurant, with a wide variety of cakes and pies. This is not a fancy place, but I would be proud to take anyone here for any occasion, as the food is sure to impress and leave people happy.

Food was really good. We had the specials not on the menu. Salmon cakes and cracking chicken. Mac and cheese was so good. The dessert option was endless, and taste so good. Everything tasted like good home made hit your soul food. I highly recommend, we almost passed it up because the online menu. It doesn't show all they have.

We have enjoyed eating at Dean's. They always have a variety of dishes available for all tastes. We love the catfish, the mac and cheese, and banana pudding!! Very appreciative that they have a number of gluten-free items on their menu (a whole separate page). I wish they had sweet tea that was not made with orange juice (my only complaint)!

I have no idea how we didn’t find this place until now, but I’m sad for all the cornbread muffins I didn’t have until we found Dean’s. Our experience here was just outstanding. Fully staffed (crazy in these times) and everything was sparkling clean and running efficiently. Our server was a gem and the food was absolutely delicious. Do not miss the desserts! We picked up a couple of things from the bakery side to take home and we will absolutely be back!

Very good food. Some local friends told us about this place and we gave it a try. The menu isn't huge, but they do a great job with everything on it. The corn bread they bring out before your meal is absolutely amazing. Worth a visit if you're in town. It's a little off the normal streets, but well worth it.