A few months after we moved to Decatur a new restaurant
opened in town. The Blueberry Pig was
our ‘go-to’ place for a year or more.
That was until the quality, along with other things, changed. That’s why we were very excited a few weeks
ago to see a sign indicating that the ‘Pig’ was closed and a new restaurant was
going to open. Yes, the Pig made its
exit and Rocky Top Café entered.
Although it had only been ‘in business’ a few days we
decided to take our chances the same week they opened. It turns out that the new owners are
former employees of the Pig. They jumped at the opportunity to buy the business.
We had a nice chat with the owner while perusing the new menu.
The restaurant itself looks pretty much the same, except
neater and cleaner! The menu does
contain some local favorites such as ribs, pulled pork and brisket. They have added more entrees including sirloin
steak, rib eye steak, pasta dishes and even grilled shrimp.
Since I’m a steak person I went with the 9 ounces sirloin
for $11.99 which comes with two sides. I had a baked potato and grilled mixed veggies. My husband ordered the brisket dinner for
$9.99 and his sides were fries and baked beans.
Obviously steak is prepared when ordered, so it did take
quite a while for our meals to arrive.
We did give them the benefit of the doubt since they are new. My sirloin steak, ordered medium-well, was
well done. I requested no seasonings and
they got that part right. The steak was
fairly tender, but would have been more so if it had been cooked properly. The potato was hot and the butter melted
(fake butter) easily. The grilled mixed
veggies could have been a little less cooked.
My husband wound up with a huge platter of smoked brisket,
which he said was very good. They give
you way too many fries, a half-portion would be plenty. He enjoyed his food, as was evidenced by
empty plates except for 1/2 the fries!
The owner asked how everything was and I mentioned the
steak. Her husband is the cook, she said
she would tell him. So the bottom-line,
considering they were just a few days old – they have good potential and I
think with a little more time they will just get better.
I did notice someone dropped in just to order a piece of
hot-fudge cake to go….now I wish I had ordered a slice – next time I will.
The Rocky Top Café is in Decatur on Highway 58 so if you
are in my neck of the woods and find yourself hungry, stop in give them a try.
A taste of the Rocky Top Café Menu:
Appetizers:
Chicken wings, potato skins, fried pickles and more
Sandwiches:
Grilled cheese, hot dogs, Reuben, chicken, fish, veggie burger and more
Sides: Veggie
blend, corn, pinto beans, fries, mashed potatoes, etc.
Entrees: Smoked
pulled pork or smoked brisket, grilled shrimp, rib eye steak, sirloin steak,
pasta and much more
Rocky Top Café
Highway 58
Decatur, TN
423-454-0020
Photos belong to AbbyG
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