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Tellico Beach Drive In

1801 Cherohala Skwy, Tellico Plains, TN
(423) 253-2606
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Price range: ₹ 274 - ₹ 549
Cuisines: Hamburgers, Ice cream, Hot Dogs
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Athens, Tennessee, United States
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17 reviews 17 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2013

A true walk up cafe sitting on the banks of the Tellico River. Get a hamburger and eat it right on the bank of the Tellico River next to the Ole Swimming Hole. We stop every time we go by on our way to the Cherohala Parkway or Bald River Falls area in the Cherokee National Forest. Try the Corn... More

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Athens, Tennessee, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2013

Been going for over 50 yrs.. Swam there when I was toddler 63 yrs ago We go Yr round, Great place to take a friend who doesnt know small towns or Cherokee Forest last unspoiled area, in E. TN

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Athens, Tennessee, United States
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4 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Always the same year after year...best hotdogs ever. Eating by the river just makes anything they make delicious. Ice cream to die for.

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Kingsport, Tennessee
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33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

I have not seen many of these places around anymore. Good food and good window service and it reminds me of the old days.

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States
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11 restaurant reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2012

They have good burgers and potato wedges. The fish sandwich was also good. We enjoyed eating outside on the picnic tables by the water.

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Englewood, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 October 2012

They have been working hard. Clean,pretty,and very tasty food. I like just sitting and looking at the water of the river. Beautiful place to just clear your mind.

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Englewood, Tennessee
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4 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

It's one of those home town kind of places. You get the hamburger or chicken strips and a chocolate shake. A very traditional place. One thing to keep in mind is they have no public restroom. There is a restroom if you keep going down the road and turn towards Bald River Falls, then pass that to Baby Falls. Or... More

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Hereford, AZ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2012

I can't speak for the food but the shakes my friend and I had were delicious! This river-side shack was around when her parents were dating back in the 50s, so there is some history here. The Tellico River at this point is shallow and popular with families with small kids who wade here in the summer. There is no... More

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

A Small fun little place...the typical "hot dog" eatery but you meet lots of friendly people and hear lots of interesting stories from them all. Food is pretty good!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

Burgers, hot dogs, etc. on the roadside near the river. Excellent location to get a snack and then wade or float in the shallow river. Food is carry out. Picnic tables are available. Prices are reasonable and the ice cream and soft ice cream products are excellent and priced reasonably. Don't know how they do it, but be aware there... More

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