The definition of comfort food changes depending on who you ask. In general, comfort food is considered to be warm, stick-to-your-ribs food that often brings up memories of the past. Lenoir City, Tennessee, has many delicious restaurants that create these yummy meals designed to fill your stomach and transport you back in time.
Aubrey’s
Aubrey’s is an excellent destination for comfort food in Lenoir City. They are open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week. There are different specials Monday through Saturday. Sunday is trivia day for those who want to have some fun while enjoying a delicious meal. The menu features house specialties like the buttermilk fried chicken which is double battered then deep-fried. Once it is on the plate, they add a thick layer of white gravy on top. Another specialty is the North Carolina catfish with a lemon caper sauce. All of the specialties come with one side.
Aubrey’s also offers a variety of stick-to-your-ribs pasta dishes. One is the seafood pasta, which adds shrimp, Pacific white fish, sugar snap peas, and red onion to bow tie pasta. A delicious cream sauce finishes the dish. Another pasta option is the rattlesnake pasta with a base of linguini. The southwestern spiced Alfredo sauce covers grilled chicken, spinach, and green peppers. Save room for desserts, including the chocolate turtle cake or peppermint patty ice cream pie.
Maple Street Biscuit Company
Comfort food is not just for dinner. The Maple Street Biscuit Company in nearby Knoxville creates breakfast and brunch comfort food dishes. They are open six days a week and are closed on Sunday. The menu features several biscuit dishes. The Farmer is a flaky biscuit with all-natural chicken, bacon, and homemade apple butter. The Garden Egg is a biscuit with house-made collard greens, a fried egg, and a splash of hot sauce.
They also have house-made vanilla waffles topped with honey butter. For a comforting lunch, try the Smokey Mountain mac ‘n’ cheese. It features three different types of cheese topped with a crunchy cheese cracker crumble. Pair your dish with a steaming cup of coffee for a complete comfort meal.
Petro’s Chili and Chips
Add some spice to your comfort food with a stop at Petro’s Chili and Chips on Highway 321. The menu includes the mouthwatering Petro. This dish, served in a bowl, is a layered meal with a little bit of everything. The base is a layer of either pasta or corn chips followed by chili, cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and sour cream. You have the option of adding jalapenos or black olives to finish off the bowl. They also have baked potatoes, hot dogs, and family take-out meals. Finish your meal with a delicious homemade chocolate chip cookie.
Don’t forget to ask your friends and family to join you for lunch or dinner at these locations. It is a great time to introduce new foods and swap stories over a warm, family-friendly meal. Leave your phone in the car so you can focus on each other during the meal.
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