Oliver Royale

We live downtown and go out all the time. We have joked about Oliver Royale in the past because the few times we have tried to eat there, even if there were multiple empty tables outside, we were told quite smugly (by what we have also joked are the most unfriendly host and hostesses in the East Tennessee Valley) there was a one or more hour wait time and we should make a reservation. Albeit, I fully recommend setting a reservation for weekend brunch anywhere in downtown if you want to be seated in under an hour; on that same note, most of the best brunch places downtown don’t accept reservations but are well worth the wait: OliBae, The French Market, Ruby Sunshine. TBH one of the best breakfasts downtown can be had at Matt Robb’s, even if the line is out the door, or Potchke, though technically it is in the Old City. So, today, we finally ate brunch at Oliver Royale and, boy, were we shocked and disappointed. Billed as an “exemplary dining experience” we were completely underwhelmed r

The crab cakes were too spicy for my own personal taste, but if you like a mild spice level, then you will like them. I am in my 50s and I really don't like spicy foods like I did when I was younger. They were thoroughly cooked and presented well. I read the description of the mashed potatoes but I missed somewhere that they would be covered in sort of a brown gravy or sauce. I didn't care for that. If I ordered them again I would just ask for them without that sauce. Other than that they were seasoned well and they tasted good. My husband got the blackened pork chop. It was what you would expect with a blackened pork chop. It was cooked thoroughly yet it was not dry. I tried a bit of it and it was well seasoned. He had a sweet tea and he said it was good. I had a mixed drink. I believe it was called "in good company" and it was very similar to an Old Fashioned. It tasted good. The place is very clean and the decor is very nice. The employees are very nice as well.

Wow!! Totally blown away, presentation, atmosphere, and absolutely delicious. Who could believe u could eat a pumpkin stuffed with risotto and scallops and be so-so perfectly good. Service was top notch! Thank you Oliver Royal for making our 10 yr ❤️ anniversary utterly the most memorable. Food : 5/5 | Service : 5/5 | Atmosphere : 5/5 … More