Citico’s Restaurant & Club

Inside a beautiful Inn nestled in the WindRiver Community and on the shore of serene Tellico Lake, awaits an unforgettable dining experience. Citico’s Restaurant & Club features intimate, reservation-preferred dining and seasonal, farm-to-table dishes from award-winning Chef Robert Allen. Enjoy lakeside sunsets from every white-linen table. Chef Allen and his talented team have cultivated a fresh, local approach to Southern cuisine with emphasis on the farm to table experience. With premiere service and an ever-evolving wine cellar, Citico’s sets the bar in the Knoxville area for an unforgettable dining experience.

Features

Intimate, Gourmet Dining
Award-Winning Chef
Fresh, Seasonal Dishes
Lakefront Dining
Breathtaking Views
Robust Wine Selection
Special Events
Catering

Executive Chef

Robert Allen is the Executive Chef of Citico’s Restaurant and Club. Chef Allen is originally from Texas, where he worked as the Executive Sous Chef at Escondido Golf and Lake Club in Horseshoe Bay. A graduate of the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Academy in Austin, Chef Allen sat on the school’s advisory board and also served as secretary for the Austin Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. With more than 15 years of industry experience, Chef oversees multiple aspects of the kitchen operations at Citico’s, including the design and execution of seasonal menus. Under Chef Allen’s direction, Citico’s is well-positioned to deliver on its promise of a delicious and distinctive waterfront dining experience that’s unlike anything in East Tennessee.

Attire & Dining Policy

Attire is business casual.
Reservations Preferred.
Adult-only dining, Thursday-Saturday.
Family dining welcome for Sunday Brunch.
Please call to notify us if you are unable to honor your reservation.

Catering

Citico’s offers a catering experience as unique as your event. Citico’s specializes in distinctive offerings that match the tone and feel of your event. Our executive chef creates menus designed to delight with plated offerings, buffet setups, hors d’oeuvre collections, and dessert selections. Our professional event staff helps you customize your menu to satisfy a range of tastes and nearly any budget and ensures that your event goes smoothly from first service to last bite. Make your menu and your event memorable with Citico’s Catering.