Forte's On The Square - Crossville

Good selections of food. Served warm and within a reasonable amount of time. The server could have been a little more attentive but he was very busy and still provided good service. The French Onion soup was good. I could have drunk a gallon of it! Themedium prime rib was overcooked to medium well but seasoned well and tasted pretty good. The Downtown Garlic Shrimp wasdelicious and was an adequate portion. It is noisy in here but the tables are far enough apart you do not feel like everyone canhear what you are saying.

Definitely a must go to hidden gem! It is located next to the Courthouse in this quaint city of Crossville. The staff very knowledgeable and friendly. Greeted with smiles as you enter. You can have a drink while you wait for your table, and it is wellworth the wait. The food is popping with flavor from the white chili soup, Maryland crab cakes, steaks, zucchini and tomatoesveggies to the decadent desserts. The Chef brings his/her own unique twist to compliment the flavors in each dish. Try theConfusion sauce and fresh made chips. Very good with a hint of heat. We are picky eaters and everything we tried was absolutelywonderful. Enjoy .

Forte 's Confused Shrimp appetizer should be renamed, Better Than Bang Bang Shrimp! Locally owned, with hands on management. Every town should have a Forte 's

Crossville's answer to fine dining has little work to do to achieve this title. Hubby and I both had a juicy prime rib which was promptly devoured. He opted for the Tuscan veggie side which I also ate a few bites since it was loaded with garlic but very tasty. I opted for salad for a starter so I sadly only had a baked potato with my meal. I would have liked the option to have a green vegetable with my meal. I was a little surprised at the limited wine list but hope that will expand as the new owner finds his footing. We had a great waitress for service but unfortunately I can't tell you her name since the noise level of the establishment didn't allow us to hear her or each other. The poor woman had to keep repeating herself for us to understand what she was asking. Hopefully, they will figure out a way to dampen the sound without losing the charming rustic look of the tin ceiling which I blame for this issue. We will definitely go back but maybe it's less crazy noisy for lunch I'll let you know.

Everything about Forte's is wonderful the service, food, local atmosphere. It's a favorite of ours!