Click here to see the review by
      Anne Braly, Food Editor,
Chattanooga Times Free Press

         Excerpts:

"I thought this would be a good experience, just by looking at the menu. But you never know until you take the first bite, and it was outstanding."

"Servings are extremely generous here."

"The Blue Orchid Bistro is well worth seeking out."

"It’s just a 20-minute drive from our Soddy-Daisy home, and very scenic. We’ll be back to this restaurant, no doubt."

"When you have a place that combines good food and service with a memorable evening, you’ve reached a culinary trifecta."

Some of our customers' comments: 

"We love the food, the atmosphere and the service. And we really enjoyed the live music from String Kats. It was a terrific evening."

"It is always a pleasure to come to the Blue Orchid Bistro. Randy and Linda are always appreciative of their customers visits. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. See you next time."

"I plan on coming back as many times as it takes to sample everything on the menu.  Delicious food!"

"We saw an special article in the Chattanooga Times Free Press on the restaurant. Service, decor and food was excellent, as was the attention of Paige our wait staff. We drove 80 miles (one-way) from Valley Head,AL for the lunch. Worth the drive. "

"Best Steak I have had in a long time."

"The restaurant is just so beautiful and relaxing."

"Best Salmon I have ever had...anywhere."

"My mother lives in Dunlap. I visit her once a month. I always plan to eat at your restaurant when I am there. I live in Nashville. I don't know of any place in Nashville that has the great combo that you have there....great food, great atmosphere, pleasant service, AWESOME FOOD..very healthy, and great prices."

"I loved the drive over from Chattanooga."

"It was outstanding! Keep it up."

"Such a warm and friendly place. It feels good just to be here. The great food is a bonus."

"A pleasant surprise to find you in Dunlap."

"Will definintly look forward to our next visit.....the whole dining experience from the service, food, and atmosphere was exceptional."

"Presentation was beautiful and everything was delicious."

"Thanks for providing such a high quality dining experience to our area."

"Wonderful ambiance."

"Food and service top notch."