Vegan Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in Oak Ridge

9 restaurant menus in Oak Ridge, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Dean's Restaurant And Bakery
Dean's Restaurant And Bakery
87/100 (2581 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Fish
Meatloaf
Pork
Salad
Mac and cheese
Salmon
Cod
Ribs
Sandwiches
Burger
Hamburgers
Pork Loin
Meringue
Crawfish
Catfish
Cakes
Dumplings
Sit down
American
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A long term fixture on the Oak Ridge dining scene for at least one obvious reason: they serve up a good variety of appropriately cooked dishes at a..."
Nw
"We’ve been here several times. Usually seated immediately. We have had a variety of the entrees, all generously sized. The daily specials are the..."
Traveling Gopher
"One of my favorite Oak Ridge restaurants from across the years.  They have a smallish menu with some daily specials.  We go there a lot for lunch...."
Mjv
"Dean's is my favorite place to eat when I am in Oak Ridge.  Food is great and service is top-notch!! I always get the collard greens and grilled..."
Leslie Mitchell
"Sloooow lunch service. The food is always good and the desserts are to die for, but the service can be lacking. Today was one of those days. I went..."
Ekekela2014
"This place is amazing!. We got a night out without the kids and randomly picked this place. This is some of the best food that I have ever had. The..."
Thomas Walker
"REAL food..... ....and great baked goods. The first time we got the Chocolate Cream Pie and German Chocolate Cake. They were both fantastic..."
Knomknom
"I've been to Deans for lunch and dinner several times. Have had several entrees and desserts. All high quality and generous portions. Salmon, Cod,..."
Rick Huemmer
"Great Food, Good Price. We have eaten here many times since moving to Oak Ridge. The food is excellent, sorta upscale homestyle. I like the simple..."
Melanie
"Great Food and Great Place to Eat. I go to Dean's frequently, and often take friends there as well. The catfish is (consistently!) the best I've ever..."
Nlp In Oak Ridge
"Ok. The food is very good--think Cracker Barrel with an upscale gourmet twist. I fear they gave gotten too popular too fast. They don't do..."
Sandi
"I can only discribe this place as a fancy diner. The food is good..."
Lew Wadsworth
"Yum!. Dean's is always great. Service is almost always great. I love the food. Have tried many of the entrees, but my favorite is the catfish. Cooked..."
Idtwin_2000
"Homemade AND elegant food. We anxiously awaited our food after sipping on the best iced tea ever - lucious with the added fruit and mint. Our party..."
NP
"Absolutely awesome, the best food i've had lately. Food, service and price and atmosphere is..."
Ginger
"Great food with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Love..."
Liz Clary
"Fantastic pot roast and cornbread stuffing. Chicken and dumplings good too. Coconut sour cream cake was good too. Bakery a little pricy but dinner..."
Katie R.
"The BEST in Oak Ridge, hands down. I love chicken and dumpling Tuesdays..."
Christie
"Great place to eat!. I have been to Deans twice now, once for lunch and once for dinner. Both times the food was fabulous and the service was great...."
Kim
"Simply the Best. This restaurant is quickly becoming Oak Ridge's "little gem". Not only is the food served very fresh and delicious but the..."
Nancy And Mindy
"Great Food. I have beent o Dean's Restaurant & Bakery twice since it has opened and really enjoyed my meals. I tried the meatloaf with scalloped..."
DTHALLS
"My wife and I walked in and were very impressed. A clean enviroment that felt very warm. Not overly decorated, but very tasteful. They had a..."
Ray
"Loved this place! The spaghetti special I got was incredible. Cornbread and rolls are good. Broccoli casserole was excellent. Salmon and squash were..."
Kristin Gipson
"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..."
Stalker Island
"I was surprised it was really good. Will be revisiting again. Had TONS of dessert options if you're into that kind of..."
Phiro NoSurvivors
"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..."
Tom Wood
"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..."
Jessie Newport
"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..."
Vanessa Curry
"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..."
Morgan Crutchfield
"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...."
Brian
Mediterranean Delight
Mediterranean Delight
87/100 (735 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Shawarma
Gyros
Kabobs
Beef
Lamb
Salad
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Greek
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"There is not a place to sit down and eat so approach accordingly. That would be the only slight negative about this place because, although the menu..."
Nw
"I've been wanting to try Mediterranean Delight for ages and am glad we finally tried it today. We got 2 appetizers, a salad, a huge entree, and..."
Stephanie Shipp
" I'm trying to stay away from processed food. So thought I'd give Mediterranean Delight a try. I wasn't​ disappointed. The service was friendly and..."
Bree Cullen
"This is a true hole-in-the wall place and well worth trying if you like middle eastern food.  Personally I think they have the best baba ghanoush in..."
Mjv
"Holy cow!!!!! Amazing!!! Had no clue this little place was so close to me! The owner is one of a kind and so helpful and the food is crazy good! ..."
Amy
"GOOD FOOD -- GREAT OWNER. We stopped by there this afternoon to try the Mediterranean cuisine--it's a bit hard to find, but the food is good. I had..."
TennesseeMBA
"Wonderful !! Hidden on the corner of a tiny strip mall!! By far the BEST, FRESHEST, AUTHENTIC AND MOST DELICIOUS Meditteranean I have EVER EATEN!..."
Leigha Erwin
"I just recently discovered this restaurant and it is fantastic. A little small, so get ur order to go but great food. Will continue to frequent this..."
Fatkid
"Fresh and Delicious!. I love a good Greek meal and this did not disappoint. I had a little bit of trouble finding the place, just as I was ready to..."
JustaJem
"The BEST!. I've been touting their greatness since I found out about them!Location: across the Oak Ridge Turnpike from the Methodist Medical..."
Melody
"The hummus is something I..."
Christy Moore Smith
"This was my first time ordering from this place and the person taking my oder was incredible and really nice. So that made this experience that much..."
Kamp Bebo
"Best food in the area. Always fresh and tasty. They have a variety of options for every taste. My kids love their lasagna, and I love the vegetarian..."
Niina Jalarvo
"Went for the first time for my 25th birthday lunch. The owners were so nice and the service was fast. Absolutely delicious food. Didn’t even get a..."
Zarianna Hurley
"It was my first time going to this hidden gem. Everything was excellent! I am allergic to dairy so he was quick to offer substitutions to my meal...."
B.T. Silver
"I’m usually an avid take a picture of your food kinda gal but I was to excited to find a gyro place that I had no idea even existed in Oak Ridge!..."
Kendall Foerster
"When you see the owners apologize and return $3 on a pre-ordered item when the customer had no clue you know this is a business you want to..."
B M
"Was looking for a quick bite and found this place just using my map app. The reviews were good and I thought a falafel sounded good. Wow. I was..."
Andrew Bennett
"Food was pretty good. It is in a business district and a little hard to find. Good authentic Greek food. The dining area is next door to where you..."
Brig Church
Bella Vista Ristorante
Bella Vista Ristorante
86/100 (298 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Dined there for late lunch on Sunday. Food and Service were great. Everyone was polite and attentive to our needs. From Appetizers to Dessert, the..."
Frank Giacomarro
"We frequently dine at Bella Vista and we love it! The food is excellent and the service great. My husband and I went there for our 21st..."
Eve Alicea Montague
"Had a party there for 40 people and 10 children. We went in to try the food before booking the date. By the end of the meal I was asking where the..."
Jonathan Richard
"Have gone a few times and had an excellent meal each time. The people are super nice as well! I would recommend to anyone, food is fresh and..."
Katie Lynn
"Gnocchi pasto and veal francaise was amazing. People were so friendly and the seating outside was very quaint! I will definitely be visiting here..."
Lesley Renee
"Eating on the lake on a hot summer day in a cool shade with a relaxed ambience. Excellent calamari, penne vodka and couldn’t resist the tiramisu..."
Robbie Blanchard III
"Celebrated our 32nd Anniversary & Valentines Day! Food was excellent! I had the Broiled salmon, mashed potatoes & vegetables, my husband had the veal..."
Karen Tadiello
"The most delicious food ever ! You won't be disappointed. The view outside is beautiful as well ! I crave their food all the time..."
Vezire Ziba
"Great food, incredible view and welcoming..."
Daniel Oliva
"Great place to dine ,food is excellent 👌View is beautiful over looking the lake..."
Linda Dika
"Great food. Excellent service. Will be returning and recommend to..."
Sharon Donohue Remia
"We took my Father in Law here for his birthday last night! They put our party of 6 in this alcove room that was wonderful! We were made to feel like..."
Kira Struble Pojedinec
"Usually we have a great time at Bella Vista. We enjoy the atmosphere, food and service. Saturday the a/c wasn't working well, but that wasn't..."
Christine Gillman
"Very nice restaurant in a quiet setting overlooking a small lake. They have outdoor seating on a deck and a patio. The person serving us was..."
Kunal K
"Found a place open on Christmas Day with great lake views. The food was delicious, the service was attentive and kind. They brought the right brand..."
Jon Franch
"If you want a pleasant dining experience this is your restaurant. A relaxing never rushed time to have lunch or dinner. Indoor n outdoor dining with..."
Diane Czochanski
"I really enjoyed this restaurant very much. First of all the location...it's set on a small lake which gives amazing views. The service was very good..."
Ronnie S
"This place is a hidden gem. The food is excellent, the portions are generous, there's a gorgeous view of the lake, the staff is friendly and..."
H.B.I.Corrie
"Family and I attended a graduation party at Bella Vista. The restaurant was hosting two parties simultaneously and taking other diners. The food..."
Seth Antin
Kroger
Kroger
86/100 (1146 ratings)
Specialty Food Market
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Mid-range
"Kind good display but..."
Hyeok Su Kwon
"The market has an excellent interior, selection, environment, and location. Many everyday products like food, medicine, and entertainment are found..."
Lumi Christensen
Big Ed's Pizza
Big Ed's Pizza
84/100 (3369 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Best pizza I have ever had! Usually I only eat two slices of pizza and today I nearly ate half of a pizza. I love the crust too, and it’s not to..."
Gabrielle Sexton
"What's in your brown paper bag?.. A delicious golden pie of pizza says anyone who's got takeout from Big Ed's. This place is a premium place to grab..."
Stephen Holt
"Hubby and I came here tonight (Saturday) for dinner. Well worth the drive from Halls and the wait as it's probably one of the best BBQ chicken pizzas..."
Tahreem Qureshi Vogelsberg
"My parents moved to Oak Ridge, TN in 1970 and Big Ed’s had just opened in their current location. Growing up in the 80’s my dad told me that they..."
Theperfectathlete
"Still the best pizza that I've personally ever had in Tennessee. To me it has a little bit of a New York atmosphere, the vibe of the restaurant, and..."
Matthew Crockett
"The place is legendary, it's hard to beat the pizza and all the different beers they offer if someone wants a cold one. It is always a packed house..."
Wild Bill
"Best pizza in Oak Ridge. Thin crust style good flavor, good amount of toppings choices. I love all the history inside the pizza joint you can get..."
Cory Martin
Panera Bread
Panera Bread
83/100 (1538 ratings)
Quick Bites
Soups
Vegan Options
American
American
Cafe
Cafe
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Sandwiches
Salad
Café
American
Soups
Café
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My Bacon Turkey Bravo Sandwich was to die for. Love the Chicken Thai Bread Bowl Soup so yummy! The fuji apple chicken salad so tasty. Ordered plenty..."
Tina McMillin
"Food was hot and fresh. Service was great. I trust them enough that I go there the most out of anywhere in my area because it's always clean, it's..."
Jolene Beverwyk
"Great service and cleanliness. Ordered a Chipotle Chicken Avocado sandwich and a Ceaser Salad. As a visitor from the state of Georgia, it tasted..."
Kaleb Worku
"Friendly staff, clean restaurant, fresh food..."
James Maurino
"Great service and a great meal tonight at one of the cleanest Panera Bread locations in the greater Knoxville area of Oak Ridge, TN!! My wife had..."
Rich DeForest
"The food was delicious, service was quick and the whole place was very clean. We were there on a Saturday for lunch so it was very busy, but we had..."
Pamela Schrock
Rio Grande Mexican Kitchen
Rio Grande Mexican Kitchen
82/100 (1181 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Fajitas
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Today I had lunch with a friend at Rio Grande and ordered the tacos jalisco. It was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. There is nothing like..."
Kellie Fay Dentler
"The De Oro Margaritas are the best!! Food is always fresh and..."
Christie Huffman Picco
"Excellent food and service! Tried something new this week and it was really..."
Brenda Seabolt-Grasjo
"Love me some Rio Oak Ridge! Great staff and..."
Ashley Elizabeth
"Excellent food, and service. With this restaurant, it to s always a delight. Recommended..."
Derek Ledbetter
"Love the food / salsa is the best! Service is..."
Brenda Smith Wood
"Simply the best! Can find me every Tuesday at Rio Grande..."
Kimmer Moon
Aubrey's
Aubrey's
81/100 (2698 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Bar
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Queso
Crawfish
Catfish
Pasta
Pimento Cheese
Salad
Cakes
Pesto
Wings
Fish
Salmon
Cheesecake
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Hamburgers
Tacos
Fish & chips
Cheesecakes
Beef
Sit down
Bar
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Television
Table Service
Late Night
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Holy wow Aubrey’s was a great recommendation. I am super new to the area so I decided to give this place a go. Definitely was not disappointed and..."
Lyndsey Andreasen
"Love the atmosphere, extensive menu with some delicious fresh food. You can tell you’re eating quality food! Did not expect a salad to taste like..."
Inna B.
"Food was delicious, couldn't eat it all. Atmosphere was great. Family Atmosphere. Bar area isolated behind glass area looked real nice. Scenic..."
Cindy Sexton
"Fast service for a Sunday afternoon, no wait time. Was seated immediately and we could choose either inside or out. Waitress was speedy and food..."
Christopher McCalla
"Their food is good, but can be a little hit or miss. My steak had good flavor, but it was way overcooked for medium. The sweet potato fries were..."
Brian
"I decided to sit at the bar and it was an amazing experience. My overall tab was medium because of the amount of drinks I had. Dinner itself was only..."
Anthony Wooten
"Service was excellent, wait was nominal, food was hot and delicious!! We had a party of 11 and there were no complaints! 6-7 of us took home doggy..."
Patty Lay
Calhoun's
Calhoun's
80/100 (3590 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
American
Barbecue
Steakhouse
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Barbecue
Steakhouse
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Wings
Strawberry Shortcake
Rocky Top Potato Skins
Bread Basket
Pulled Pork Nachos
Ribs
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Hamburger
Fish and Chips
Chicken Wings
Tuna
Crawfish
Smokehouse Salad
Burger
Catfish
Southern Fried Green Tomatoes
Fish
Fresh Key Lime Pie
Pork
Macadamia Nut Banana Pudding
Shrimp
Bbq ribs
Bar-B-Que Steak Calhoun
Baked potato
Fresh Baked Soft Pretzels
Coleslaw
Bacon Wrapped Burnt Ends
Macadamia Banana Pudding
Salad
Steakhouse
American
Barbecue
Bar
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Television
Wine and Beer
Private Dining
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Thank you Calhoun’s for making today absolutely perfect! My daughter was finally able to come home for a visit after being away for three years..."
Tracy Havlik
"Calhoun’s is consistent. I have eaten at various locations over the years. They know how to make bbq. The bacon wrapped burnt ends were tender and..."
Glen Ward
"Decent food and a lovely location. Closes at 9, so a somewhat early bar, but great drinks as well. I enjoyed the chicken, and they even bought me a..."
Scott Detweiler
"From the moment we walked through the door, we felt comfortable and welcome. I had a lovely salad, my husband had a burger. They were both delish...."
Kathy Fitz
"We had a reservation and were seated within a few minutes of arriving. With the early nights now, couldn't really see the lake. The waiter was..."
Gene Reddick
"We loved it. Decent food, great service at Tiki bar (food & drink) Dog friendly. Great views. Definitely will..."
Margie T