Gather ‘Round for Southern Comfort & Hearty Flavors

The Tickles Table serves up Southern comfort with a warm, welcoming touch. Enjoy favorites like our Tickle's Cured and Smoked Brisket Sub and The Bacon Chicken Ranch Wrap. Here, it’s more than a meal—it’s feeling right at home.

The Tickles Table is more than a meal—it’s a taste of Southern warmth, where every dish is crafted with care, and every visit feels like coming home.

Nestled in the heart of Ringgold, Virginia, The Tickles Table offers more than just a meal—it delivers a restaurant experience filled with Southern warmth, charm, and rich culinary tradition. Established by the beloved Moonshiner Tickle and his wife Carol Tickle, this unique eatery brings together the best of country cooking and small-town hospitality. With Moonshiner Tickle and his wife Carol Tickle often present to greet guests personally, every visit feels like coming home.

Our menu celebrates the flavors of the South, featuring our Tickle's Cured and Smoked Brisket Sub and savory lunch specials like barbecue plates and chicken-fried steak, all prepared to order by our skilled cooks. Each dish is crafted with care and a commitment to quality, ensuring that every bite delivers the authentic taste of homemade Southern comfort.

The Tickles Table isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a community hub where guests gather to enjoy delicious food, share stories, and create memories. The welcoming atmosphere, attentive service, and occasional visit from The Tickles themselves make each meal here a special event.

Whether you’re stopping in for a leisurely lunch or bringing a group for a private event, we invite you to experience the true taste of Southern hospitality at The Tickles Table. Join us for a meal and take home a piece of our story with The Tickles Table merchandise, available in our small storefront. We can’t wait to welcome you to the table!

Featured Flavors of the South
Experience the authentic taste of Southern comfort with every dish—crafted to deliver rich flavors and unforgettable moments, from leisurely lunch to hearty favorites.
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Celebrate with Southern Charm
Host your next gathering at The Tickles Table a place perfect for all types of events, we offer space for 20 to 100 guests and cook-to-order meals that make every celebration unforgettable.
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Reunions
Birthday
Parties
Holiday
Gatherings
Corporate
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Your Special Moments, Our Southern Hospitality

Celebrate life’s milestones at The Tickle Table, where warm Southern charm sets the stage for unforgettable events. Whether it’s a family reunion, birthday party, holiday gathering, or corporate event, we’ll help you host with comfort, flavor, and a welcoming atmosphere. With room for 20 to 100 guests, every occasion feels like home.

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What Our Guests Are Saying

Our customers love the warmth, flavors, and memorable experiences at The Tickles Table. From rave reviews about our hearty meals to praise for our Southern hospitality, see why so many call us their favorite spot. Your feedback fuels our passion!
We had the brisket burger and stuffed potato. The food was excellent. My only complaint is they take a while to get your food. It took over 45 minutes for us to get our food but it was worth the wait.
Jeff-Gail Van Ness
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Awesome placed to eat the food is great that doesn't matter what you get the staff is wonderful. If that's not enough don't forget to get ice cream. There is a chance your see some great guys and Tickle and Carol enjoying the wrestling.
Shawnte Wyrick
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Food was excellent, service was perfect, and I had to bring home half of mine cause it was so much food! We will definitely be back! The HOMEMADE RANCH IS AWESOME! That Apple Crisp....wheeeewwwww! Get some!
Kelly Williams
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This place was amazing. The brisket sub and the desserts were awesome.  Highly recommend you stop by. We got to talk to tickles and even got pictures with him.  Our waitress was great. Everyone so friendly! We will be back.
Nancy Harrell Morris
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Me and my husband was there this morning! Food was delicious and everybody was so nice. We got to meet tickle.  Very nice guy.. we talk to him and had our picture taken with him. My husband said the barbecue was delicious.
Olivia Rhye
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What a great place.  A really sweet waitress... And Tickle talked with us and asked if we wanted a picture.  Glad we took the trip from Cumberland to try it!  That Samoa cheesecake...  OMG!  Best cheesecake we've ever had!!!
Kevin Emery
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We are from Tennessee, We drove 3 and half hours today to come eat.. food was great.. and we left with one of every dessert and  ate some  before we left and they were delicious!!! Everyone was sweet and nice
Brandi Anderson
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My wife and I came here today for the first time today. Luckily, we got there before they got busy. The atmosphere was great. Staff very friendly. Got to meet Tickle and his lovely wife. Food was awesome and dessert was the bomb. Carrot cake.
Alan Collins
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Ready to plan your visit or book your next event? Contact The Tickles Table today! Whether you have questions, need directions, or want to reserve a space, we’re here to help. Let’s make it happen!
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