Screen Door Kitchen - Dayton

#19 - Order Vegetarian Dayton, American, Vegetarian Friendly

Screen Door Kitchen

Screen Door Kitchen
4.6 / 5 (5537 reviews)

Description

Nestled in rural Tennessee, this family-run restaurant offers a warm, vibrant atmosphere, attentive service, generous portions and an ambitious menu — shrimp & grits, fried chicken, salmon, burgers and notable desserts plus excellent French‑press coffee. Many praise the staff and characterful setting, though food execution can be inconsistent (over/undercooked or occasionally burnt) and patrons have reported pest/cleanliness issues in warm months. For the most reliable experience, visit during non-peak hours.

Last update: 04.06.2026 from: Danielle

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★ 4.6 / 5 from 5537 reviews
david-israel-1
31.10.2023

Great home cooked food. Very friendly. Very neat restaurant in an old home Vegetarian options: Delicious Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot

david-madison-1
31.10.2023

The food is very good! We enjoyed the fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese. The burger was very good, and the Brussel sprouts were excellent. We will be back again. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5

vern-meier
25.02.2025

First time to the Screen Door Kitchen for us. We’ll definitely be back. The chicken and waffles were to die for. Just the right amount of spice to heat things up but not overpower the flavors the perfectly prepared fried chicken and the delicious vanilla flavored waffles. I had a salad for my side and the home made “999” Island dressing was terrific. My wife had the chef salad and it could have fed three. Her homemade dressing was a big hit too. Service was impeccable. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Fried Chicken and Waffles

danielle-day-farmer6
25.02.2025

Food: 3 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 5 Parking space: Difficult to find parking Parking options: Free of charge parking lot

autumn-girl-1
25.02.2025

Such an amazing find! We were in a crazy time crunch and called ahead, asking if there was any way they could start our order before we arrived. Our amazing server, Savannah, literally had our table ready with our food the moment we arrived. We scarfed down our meals, but found ourselves with about 15 extra minutes due to her wonderful hospitality. GET THE CARROT CAKE! I cannot stress this enough. Her Mom makes it, and it's worth every.freaking.calorie. I would travel back there just for the cake if that's all they had to serve. So nice to dine at a place where you genuinely feel like a valued guest. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

FAQ

The restaurant offers free WiFi for its guests.

There is a TV / screen on-site where sporting events are shown.

The rooms on site are wheelchair accessible and can also be used with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

You can also pay for your menus with various credit cards.

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