The Riverstone Restaurant Breakfast Review Townsend Tennessee On The Way To Cades Cove Smokies

[@carolynangst3995]

Nice to see Townsend coming back again. Was there last September and not to many places to eat especially during the week. Miss the Carriage House as it was when our kids were young and the Back Porch restaurant on the edge of town. The place you are at was very good. I hope they keep up the good work. Love you guys thank you for your commentary.

[@tiffanymoon8166]

My boyfriend and I enjoyed meeting you both today as well as the Smoky Mountain Hiker today at Patriot Park.

[@sandragraham4995]

My family and I also met them today....was very nice to actually see them in person ..you guys are very sweet people!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

It was nice meeting you and your family and boyfriend

[@PastorJimVail]

Will and Dawn, we eat there a lot! You MUST eat there in winter when rhe have a fire in their large fireplace!! We love the place!! - Jim and Hope - 🙂😇❤❤

[@kendrasmith6637]

Food looked very yum. Thanks for taking us.

[@jkholley1118]

Definitely going to check it out this fall. Love the videos on the outskirts of the busy areas. My next trip is going to be focused in those places. Great video!

[@candyparton9230]

Great video, so glad you had a good experience and good food. It has been several yrs since I eat there and now I want to try it again. Thanks again for letting us tag along with you. Love and blessings

[@dhigdon0629]

I’m with you all. I HATE paper straws !! Food looks Delicious!! I’m glad to see Townsend get more restaurants. There wasn’t many when we lived down there.

[@brianclevenger5779]

WE LIVE IN Knoxville AND WE EAT THERE SEVERAL TIMES A MONTH. LOVE COMING TO TOWNSEND. WE HAVE ALSO STAYED NEXT DOOR AT THE RIVERSTONE LODGE SEVERAL TIMES. USED TO BE THAT IF YOU STAY AT THE LODGE YOU COULD GET A FREE BREAKFAST. RIVERSTONE LODGE IS OUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN TOWNSEND.

[@ncbbq1]

Will & Dawn, Really enjoyed the video - food looked yummy ! Whenever ya'll go back to NC, please try to go "EAST", and try this places, some of which are off " the beaten path" : 1. Salem Pizza- (Salemburg NC)- They have a SEAFOOD buffet on Fri & Sat night - get there at 5pm because they get packed ! 2. WILBERS BBQ - (Goldsboro NC)- delicious whole hog, Eastern NC BBQ ! 3. McCall's Bbq & Seafood - In Goldsboro NC as well, right across from Wilbers ! 4. Meadow Village Restaurant - (Benson NC)- good Southern buffet where you will NOT find a BIGGER selection of homemade cakes & pies ! In trying Southern cooking from VA to Fla, Eastern NC is HARD to beat !! 😋

[@debbiebaker8489]

Have been going through Townsend for years on my way to the Park or PF. I will most certainly try this now that I know what they serve. Thanks so much for the review.

[@scottmarunowski6415]

We were in Townsend last week and didn’t even see this restaurant as we usually stay there twice a year. We tried Apple Valley restaurant for the first time and that had great food and the staff was so nice and apologetic for the longer wait due to staff shortage. We enjoy your blogs and glad to see you doing restaurant reviews in Townsend. Keep up the GREAT WORK!!!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks 😊

[@foxywolf1777]

I like to support local💚 Clean is important, and quality over quantity to me😁 Your food looked good...Looked like the type place for a positive experience😋 Thanks for sharing your experience🐾🦊🐺

[@londongirl1733]

A very decent little place, the food looked good 👍🏻 always a pleasure watching you guys 🥰you are both looking great 👍🏻 Thank you for sharing.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😊

[@nancylangheld2875]

Love Riverstone.

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

Thanks for sharing your review...enjoyed your details with respect to the menu, table sizes, service and food quality, etc.

[@EEE.155]

We used to go there before the pandemic and it was really good always enjoyed it I miss getting out and going on our little adventure's

[@kerrywedge6977]

Your reviews are so good that even though I just finished dinner this has made me hungry again.

[@EEE.155]

We always stop there when we go to Cades cove,it's always good and good service,we have been going there for years the pancakes are wonderful you should try them sometimes,enjoy guys look forward to next video

[@joejeffers2406]

Looks like a nice little restaurant was very good looking food and clean thanks for taking us along would definitely like to see what the garbage can I’m a look like I bet it’s big Hope you guys have a great week

[@thehfamily249]

You two are soooo fun to watch! Thanks for the yummy video!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😊

[@susan5494]

Agreed, don't let the outside fool you. I've never had a bad meal there. You really should try the pancakes next time. Delicious! 😋

[@sunshinensprinkles9322]

We love staying at the KOA in Townsend and eating breakfast there. It’s always yummy

[@pameladonnelson2093]

I love those country style restaurants you can’t beat the food either they have the best

[@cristinafrank1885]

Great video and good idea…maybe I’ll stop here for breakfast on my way to Cades Cove when I visit in October!! 😀

[@laurenbyers6505]

Good review! The breakfast looked good!

[@elladunfee6706]

Great review! Dawn seems so cute & friendly. You two make a great pair.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😊

[@bonnieoverholts5461]

BACON ,yum!! Now this restaraunt looks real good. Reminds me of the old Midway restaurant in Lewisburg Ohio back in the 70's-80's when I was a child. Good home cooking!! Miss it!!

[@danswartwood4580]

Thanks Will for taking us all along, now I'm hungry LOL

[@brandonlaseter9115]

Looks really good. I haven't tried them yet. We were just in the Smokies in June, but your videos have me wanting to go back already.

[@sharonhall8322]

Thanks for this review we definitely will visit there when we are at the Quartet Convention at the end of September.😊😊

[@Rhondagail]

Thanks for showing me this video about this video of this restaurant

[@laurak7035]

Glad you guys tried it. If you go back definitely try the philly cheesesteak!

[@pattio3435]

We have been here for lunch each time we are up there and consistently been pleased. Service always quick and friendly and down home food served hot and plenty. Now after seeing your video we’ll try breakfast but with biscuits n grits 😂!

[@apatrick4882]

One thing you might add to check, for those coming from out of town are the restrooms. Sounds funny, but like at The Hawk ride on, I believe in Wears Valley when you get to top and sit in rockers are there restrooms? Just things like that for travelers. Not a big deal just added information. Okay, my 2 cents for what it is worth. Plus, are the clean! Lol Enjoy your reviews so much!!

[@evinrude1236]

I had wondered the same thing......are there restrooms up there? LOL 😉👍

[@dawnbenchley7237]

The breakfast looked great!!!! Made me hungry.

[@jeffrivers4735]

Enjoyed your review. I agree with what you said about hole in the wall restaurants having good food. Not long ago truck stops with their own restaurants had the best food but now most have chain restaurants in there just not the same.

[@dieselwrench3621]

Great review 👍 paper straws get nasty and soggy 😬

[@lisawilson5662]

You ate @ my favorite place and at my table!! LOVE LOVE LOVE Riverstone Restaurant!! The staff is superb!! Now SSSSSHHH!! Dont want it crowded when I come back!!! LOL

[@lindakurman8642]

Thanks for a good review of this restaurant. That omelet really looked great. Take care guys

[@joanneskillings309]

Will and Dawn Me And my Husband Are Watching Your Videos Were Really Sick With Covid So Were isolated From Everyone And Everything Were Really Enjoying Watching all Uour Restaurants Revues we go to pigeon forge alot but didn't know about Townsend Their Restaurants maybe stay there when we visit Tennessee Thank You For all your videos love you guys keep them coming God Bless You Both Your Awsome. ❤😊

[@yankeeinthesouth]

We definitely keep you and your husband in our prayers 🙏 ❤️

[@sondraodell9351]

We've enjoyed the Riverstone Restaurant in Townsend. Niw..when are u and Dawn going to try Trish's on 321 toward Cosby. Their breakfast menu and selections are terrific, and service is outstanding. Go there..you'll love it. We were there last week..just great!

[@douglynch3931]

We ate there when we were staying at the Koa and also there was a restaurant across the road that we ate we enjoyed the food at both of them

[@deborahparker6825]

AAAWESOME PLACE ATE THERE IN JUNE WHEN WE WENT TO GATLINBURG 👍👍👍👍❣❣

[@OffRampAdventures]

You've got a way of putting food on video that makes it look awesome!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks 😊

[@tmoz1228]

Looked good! Gotta try that next trip! Drove right by that 2 weeks ago on the way to Cades cove!

[@kathywoods8359]

Ok..we were in Townsend today doing the sky lift you recommended. It was AWESOME. Met Steve and Edie up top....had a cup of coffee....best time since we arrived last Sunday. Gatlinburg has proven to be too much for us too crowded...too much goings on. The we ate lunch at the BURGER MASTER. Best burger EVAH! Been on a WILL AND DAWN search but keep missing you.😥

[@nancylangheld2875]

I'm from MI too. But have lived here in Louisville, south of Knoxville, for 20 years.

[@claudiekyger6806]

Looked very good. Sometimes the smaller places are the best. You were right Dawn about that

[@garygarner1095]

drive by it all the time now gotta try it out now

[@carlavision6143]

Will & Dawn, again your breakfast looked so good and delicious! Really enjoyed your video.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks 😊

[@carlavision6143]

@@yankeeinthesouth you're welcome!

[@teresacantrell7400]

I’m like you, I hate paper straws. I’m glad they have plastic ones. Hubby and I need to try this restaurant out. We like supporting the mom and pop places.

[@tenaratliff9230]

It all looks delicious 😋

[@gunlover067]

I would have to go with Dawns breakfast it's the OG just missing grits 👍👍

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Looks amazing great review as always agreed paper straws are worst sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed enjoyed and shared

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Definitely paper straw yuk

[@tarafreeland7610]

I love omelettes minus the sausage... Veggie omelettes are my favorite! It all looked good though... Portion size was good... Other one trash omelette has to be huge. Definitely probably would have to share. I love hashbrowns and grits.. I eat more grits in TN than Ohio. Its not a dish for everyone, but Old Pottery has delicious Shrimp and Grits...

[@michelleromaire2953]

Where exactly is this restaurant staying in wears valley in Nov.

[@scottcollins7180]

The food looked so good!! You guys are making me hungry!!

[@Rhondagail]

Your breakfast looks great Dawn and Will

[@dillpickle2916]

We ate lunch there and it was very good! I had the hamburger steak and it was huge and really good! Great service too. They also have outdoor seating but I loved the big roomy table.

[@donnaturpin5995]

I wish they had places that cooked burgers etc. for breakfast, im not a bacon eggs kinda person. I wonder how the lunch food is there. Ill def be watchin for your lunch review!! Love you guys!

[@angelrenee3333]

Yeah, I don't like paper straws either. Isn't that mayo on the table supposed to be refrigerated? I would have gotten what Dawn did. I need lots of napkins too. My kids nicknamed me the napkin queen. Lol. Great video. Thank you for sharing.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Me too lol the napkin queen

[@r.f.736]

There is another restaurant between Townsend and Pigeon Forge called Elvira's. Delicious!!!

[@beckybranch1719]

You missed out by not getting the pancakes! They are the best!! You have got to go back and try them. I can’t wait for our yearly trip back just for them❤️❤️

[@tennesseegail3719]

I’ve eaten many a breakfast before going to work at Tremont and a few lunches. Always enjoyed it.

[@tennesseegail3719]

Just FYI. They will discount your bill if your a local.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@heatherrowe4591]

Do they have a kids menu? I always look for that since I have a 1 1/2 and 4 1/2 year old :)

[@yankeeinthesouth]

I think so

[@kathleenlundberg8523]

We did not have a good experience there last spring. They did not mask up when it was still required, we had to ask another waitress for refills of coffee and our bill because our waitress disappeared and didn’t bother to check back on us. Food was just okay. Hillbilly’s in Wears Valley is so much better!

[@ginasimpson4959]

Was that Mayo sitting out on the table at room temperature???

[@smby65]

Got to try this

[@nancylangheld2875]

Welcome back to TN.

[@birdman5223]

U guyz just be yourself, haters gonna hate☺️☺️☺️

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😊

[@ashleyhenson290]

I've been there! Have y'all done Tuckaleechee Caverns? They're beautiful!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Yes we have a video in our library

[@juliemckibben1184]

Breakfast is my favorite meal to eat out.

[@jackiebrooks526]

Looked yummy! A lot of food for the money.

[@karencharny1497]

Hi Will and Dawn. Can you take a menu as a souvenir from each restaurant🥞🥞

[@myramccraw5462]

Looks yummy

[@brucesumter4327]

wow lots to eat i eat haft of that take outher haft home or hotel when i eat all it i all ways get sisk or end up in rest room ty for video was so cool small place's i like big small place to eat

[@deerslayer9point]

Your right. I hate paper straws. When I’ve gotten paper straws, their put in a plastic cup, lol. Like what’s the point? Have you guys went on a horse and carriage ride at cafes cove? It’s fun!

[@vickiesmith6942]

If this is the place I'm thinking of they have the best fried green tomatoes.

[@Khariss]

Ball jars were made in my hometown...

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Awesome ✌️

[@marywalton3998]

I ate at Riverstone years ago and had a wonderful hamburger. We had just came back from Cades Cove and stopped in late to eat. We ordered our food and it came quick. We later found out that Riverstone had closed for the evening, but they were so gracious and kept the restaurant open for us. We felt really bad keeping their employees later than usual, but again, they were so kind. I will never forget their kindness to us. I can not wait to get back to the Smokies and eat at Riverstone again.

[@debbrarose9969]

Paper straws have a horrible mouth feel. I don't use straws anymore, but sometimes it's hard if there's a lot of ice in your drink.

[@koalabear6722]

Two eggs bacon HB and toast 10.99! Wow......Will eating Dawn's bacon!

[@denverstacy7610]

That Omelet Really Looks Good

[@Frostytravels]

Not good that the mayonnaise is out of the fridge, it even says refrigerate after opening. It's made with eggs. The food looked good but that was scary.

[@rustyramblings5807]

That omelette had a lot of sausage and cheese.Very unusual.I think “ non descript “ would be better then a hole in the wall.Usually a hole in the wall describes a really small place.Enjoy your content and think the two of you are great.

[@rogerlollar4325]

Me and my family ate there in March 2022

[@robinthomason930]

Looked yummy!

[@janetaylor8749]

❤️❤️

[@wynonastroud6525]

Looked real yummy!!

[@marilynpoodlemom5329]

Dawn, Your bacon looks good.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

It was good 👍

[@Rhondagail]

Love the Mason jars

[@Angela-zf8sn]

Usually eat there when in town always friendly service food was good...they have a little place outback🌿🌲 if you want to eat outside and my pets 🐕🐕 were welcomed to join me 😊

[@cathifowler2567]

Looked good! Holes in the wall has the best food. Glad you didn’t show those runny eggs 🤢

[@Forgiven234]

Paper straws are a fire hazard! I don't like paper straws either!

[@bubbascruise]

I’ve never agreed with Will more then his comment about not liking paper straws lol

[@wandafields1060]

I think you should get a kickback from these restaurants that you do a review on cuz you do everything from the time you walk in that door to the time you leave food service assistance and seating everything

[@londongirl1733]

A decent looking place with tasty looking food at fair prices. It’s always a pleasure watching you guys 🥰 you are both looking slimmer too. Thank you for sharing 👍🏻

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 😊

[@darlenedrummer8478]

🍳 🥓

[@gaylam6378]

Best omelets ever are at the Waffle House! Not flat and rolled. Theirs are Fat and fluffy. Melt in your mouth. My standard order is the bacon, onion and cheese omelet with grits and raisin toast. I once planned a vacation to Maryland around Waffle House within an hours drive up the road. .my husband loves to tell that story. 🤣 The nearest Waffle House to us is over an hours drive and I crave those omelets quite often. Try it sometime!

[@tonyricketts5569]

Looks great to me! That omelette would be my choice. I switched off my 30 year diet Mountain Dew habit several years back. I went to coffee in the morning it worked out great for me.