River Islands Country Store & Grill in Tennessee

"Set in an old school house cafeteria, the place is quirky in a charming way. The biscuit and gravy breakfast was nearly 1950s revisited, with crispy bacon on the side. Set near Seven Islands, nature is abundant. The groceries stocked include dried fruit and nuts, lots of pickled foods and foods from decades gone by. Big screen TV features country music videos. I had a surreal feeling of having one foot I n the 1950s and the other foot approaching 2030. Tennessee has a special twist on evolution, and River Islands invites you to feel that twist."

"This place is excellent!! As a chef with three Michelin stars, I am impressed. This food reminded me why I started cooking in the first place. The fried okra brought a single tear to this cold cynic’s long-dry eye. When I first felt the symphony of spices in the Tuckahoe beans dancing sumptuously on my tongue, I know I would be returning from France soon. Also the coffee is free."

"This is a unique store and grill in an old school building. We visited the store and ended up eating at the grill. The store is a little lacking, but the grill is the star of the show! Burgers and sandwiches are the best in the area! Friendly service and a TV to watch the game on while you eat. We will definitely be repeat customers!"

"Great food. I love the store. The staff is so nice. Super clean. Our first experience here nothing short of amazing. I got the BLT and it was delicious. Bring your appetite, the portions are big! We'll definitely be back. Oh, and get a fried pie! So many flavors to choose from, and absolutely yummm"

"Great friendly People/ Great Food…I love it Here… Great Fries/Wings/pizza And More!!!"

"I have been coming to this place now for about 4 months and I am sold on it. I'm now a regular. The food is fantastic. The price point is more than reasonable. The atmosphere is amazing and the staff are great. I know the GM has a lot more planned for the restaurant and I look forward to seeing what they do in the future. By all means I recommend it."

"This is of those hidden gems that will make your day if you are lucky enough to stumble upon it! The market & grill is in a lovely restored section in the back of the old school. The folks are super nice and the food is great! Lots of options! We tried and really enjoyed the burger, fries, wings & fried okra! Good selection in the country store, too."

"This place is the bomb! The burger had a crust to it, the jalapeños are pickled, the cheese was melted, the burger had the perfect amount of seasoning on it, the fries are hand cut, and extremely well seasoned, and onions were grilled too perfection. Sweet tea is excellent, service was prompt and our order was accurate. We will absolutely return and look forward to having many experiences here. Support local! The prices were superb and the quality was higher than the fast food and chain restaurants. 100000 out of 5 stars."