Local Favorites
Johnson City has all the usual chain restaurants and both fast food and casual dining, but if you're interested in local flavor, here are a few favorites listed in no particular order.
- Firehouse Restaurant & Catering
- Firehouse Restaurant & Catering
Phone: (423-929-7377)
Address: 627 West Walnut St.
Description: The Firehouse has been a Johnson City favorite for more than 25 years, serving authentic hickory smoked bar-b-que, homemade side items and desserts. The fact that you are dining in a circa 1930 fire station complete with fire station memorabilia and a restored fire engine in the lobby is just "gravy." - Cranberries
- Cranberries
Phone: (423-282-8765)
Address: 600 North State of Franklin Rd.
Description: Fresh homemade deli salads and sandwiches. I always have trouble deciding between the gigantic Cobb salad and the turkey croissant sandwich, which is made with a zingy cranberry chutney. - Cafe One 11
- Cafe One 11
Phone: (423-283-4633)
Address: 111 Broyles Drive
Description: Neo-Asian, Great sushi - Gourmet & Company
- Gourmet & Company
Phone: (423-929-9007)
Address: 214 E. Mountcastle Dr., Suite. J
Description: If we want to impress out-of-town guests, this is where we take them for dinner. - Poor Richard's Deli
- Poor Richard's Deli
Phone: (423-926-8611)
Address: 825 West Walnut St.
Description: Quintessential college town deli with made to order sandwiches, big screen television, and lots of high-calorie appetizers. It's all good, but I can't seem to order anything except the Reuben. - Alta Cucina
- Alta Cucina
Phone: (423-928-2092)
Address: 1200 North Roan St.
Description: All Italian, all homemade seafood, veal, steak, chicken, and pasta with homemade bread and desserts. I eat here at least once a week.