The Walnut Kitchen - Maryville

I have been to the Walnut Kitchen three times now, and each time before this one, I had no complaints. The food was amazing this time, as usual. We arrived at 6pm on a Wednesday and it didn't seem very busy, although there was a large party of about 20 people. We were seated next to the kitchen, which I enjoy because I like watching the food being prepared and served. However, this time I noticed the assistant to the chef repeatedly handling the food with her hands. If I didn't already know how amazing the food is and the high standards of the restaurant, I might have left. Additionally, I had an empty water glass for a good portion of the meal and our waitress seemed overwhelmed with all her tables. These issues may be due to staffing shortages. Despite this, I will still go back because my previous experiences at the Walnut Kitchen were always great.

Our waiter was absolutely great! He was a big help with recommending dishes and drinks. It's a very relaxing place, one once did they ever make us feel like we needed to hurry up that they had to seat other people and we were taking up space theyneeded.

My husband and I had driven by this restaurant in Maryville many times before finally stopping for dinner. The building is beautiful with a rich history, and they offer excellent Farm to Table food options. We were very impressed and look forward to returning. The service was amazing and the food was wonderful. Thank you!

This restaurant serves the best steaks! I ordered the filet and my husband had the ribeye. The cheese and bacon rotini was a unique twist on Mac n cheese and it was very satisfying. We began our meal with the spinach dip, which was delicious. I could have eaten it on its own, but the crusty bread was also tasty. For dessert, we tried the Cinnamon roll and the blackberry cobbler, both of which were amazing. We ended up taking home two to-go boxes because we couldn't resist. The food was top-notch and the service was excellent. I highly recommend dining here.

WOW!! What an awesome establishment. A really cool atmosphere in an old brick building. I recommend all the appetizers, but if you can have only one, get the chicken lollipops. I am from the South and I have eaten a lot of fried chicken, with that beingsaid, hands down, the chicken lollipops were the best fried chicken I have ever had. My adult son said the same thing. Thesautéed Okra was unbelievably delicious. The wagyu burger was well seasoned and perfectly cooked. The walnut old fashionedpaired well with the burger, but let's face it, whiskey goes with anything! A definite must stop, even if this place is out ofthe way!