50 Best American Restaurants near Farragut

“Look the bartender who worked Easter dont play. Best drink I've ever had. Tried to order 2nd long island ice tea and could handle it. She insisted on refunding 2nd order in which I vehemently refused but she did anyway. Will be returning when im back in Knoxville.“

“Several of us went there for breakfast and everyone had very nice sized portions and food was great!“

“Alex was my server, absolutely pleasant, did an amazing job. Super fast and super friendly Thank you Alex“

“Went to the Farragut location today and will never be back. We had a 15 min wait which is odd, because they had plenty of empty tables. Took about 45 minutes to get our food. The waitress never checked to see if we needed refills or anything else. All of the food was cold, fries were tasteless and soggy. The crispy chicken sandwich had brown guacamole on it, there shouldn't of been an guacamole it on. Ordered the ensenada chicken platter. It was all sorts of wrong. We asked for coleslaw as a side. It was 2 pieces of sad looking burned chicken with fries and a side of coleslaw. Told the waitress that's isn't correct, not what it should be at all. She said well that's because I thought you said fries. she offered a side salad with tortilla strips. I said no I want what I ordered she said I will see what I can do. Then comes back with the wrong order AGAIN! This time no fries and a huge bowl of coleslaw and 2 pieces of burned chicken covered in ranch. I don't understand why we couldn't have what we ordered. Asked for a manager, she never showed up some guy from the kitchen did. We ended up paying only for the drinks and drove 35 mins back home to eat dinner 2 hours late. We can here to celebrate something and what a disaster. we will never be back.“

“Amazing and perfect service. Very friendly and nice. The food was just amazing. Love it here.“

“If you love biscuits and sausage gravy this is the place for you. Delicious!“

“Shout out to the bartender, Tara. You were absolutely phenomenal during our visit! Keep making those amazing White Russians!!“

“Visited for the first time. The cashier was extremely friendly and helpful. She recommended the Fire Alarm. It was wonderful. Best sub we’ve had in a long time. We will definitely be returning. Not only was the food great but the staff was too.“

“One of my favorite places to eat anytime I am in Knoxville. Great vibes, food and drinks not to mention the best is Kayla. Always so polite, kind, attentive with an up beat attitude and smile on her face. Such a joy. But please bring back Tuscan Chicken 😀“

“Just terrific ! Had never been here until Monday for a business networking meetup. HH (hungry hubby) Loved his American burger & onion rings , I had the AWSOME 12 piece shrimp basket with onion rings!! We will be back!“

“Wonderful experience! Food is AMAZING!! We will make it a regular place to go eat!! Staff was the best! Highly recommend!!“

“Our first visit for dinner won’t be the last! We ordered steak and burgers and were very very satisfied-great quality food! Charity, the manager, and Lily, our waitress, went above and beyond to provide amazing service. It was obvious that that is the standard to which they do business. We were very impressed and will definitely be back!“

“A+. The food was 5star plus!!!! Great server! Highly recommend!“

“The service and food are outstanding. LuLu’s Tea Room will not disappoint.“

“Great burgers best burgers“

“Great staff, we always feel extremely comfortable and welcome. Thanks so much for hosting The Oak Ridge Jazz Jam.“

“We ate here twice while we were in town, and we loved it! The servers, Amber and Daniel, were fantastic-nice, attentive and great personalities. We will definitely be back there!“

“My husband & I moved up to Powell from Orlando in April. We really miss our old Smash Burger place, Cow and Cheese, so 7/4 we spent part of our day at the Mall and tried BR. He had a double jalapeño burger and I got a double mushroom & swiss. Absolutely delicious! We ended up going again today, 7/6 and added Bacon Cheese Ranch fries. Also excellent. They make everything to order but it comes out pretty quickly. We both highly recommend everyone try them. We will be back. They serve Coke products along with 2-3 different fruity beverages.“

“My server, Alex was polite and attentive. He gave us refills in a timely manner. The chicken salad sandwich was delicious. Best baked squash also.“

“Delicious, healthy food & cheery place to go!“

“I have been eating here for years and love their sandwhich selection! I have always had good service and really enjoy the atmosphere.“

“My husband and I stopped by The Apple Cake Tea Room for lunch, and it was nothing short of magical.

The atmosphere alone is enough to make you fall in love—so peaceful, charming, and the kind of place that makes you want to slow down and stay awhile. It truly felt like stepping into a little hidden escape.

The Friendship Tea? Absolutely out of this world. One of those drinks you keep thinking about long after you leave. I ordered the turkey sandwich with fruit, and every bite was fresh, light, and perfectly done.

What made the experience even more special was the service. Our server was so sweet, attentive, and genuinely accommodating—it felt like being taken care of by a friend.

This place is an absolute gem, and we will 100% be back. If you’re looking for a relaxing, beautiful spot with incredible food and even better hospitality, this is it.“

“Great service and great food!! The staff and the manager make sure you enjoy your meal and your evening. We will definitely be back ?“

“We celebrated my daughter’s birthday in this place, we took an ice cream cake which we asked for a favor to be placed in the freezer and they made the mistake of placing it only in the refrigerator in which it melted, we were disappointed when sharing it with our guests. Fortunately, the manager was kind to apologize for the host’s mistake and bought us with slices of cake from the same restaurant.“

“We had a large party with us. Our server was wonderful I believe his name was Travis. He was fabulous. I’ve never been taken such good care of. This was at the Lenoir City, Tn Cracker Barrel. Warm friendly people that work there.“

“We live in Knoxville Tn. and we were on our way to Panama City and decided to stop by Shoney‘s in Lenoir City Tn. for breakfast. We had never been there before but the moment we walked in a lady seated us and she made us feel like she had known us forever. We didn’t know her before we went in but later found out her name was Denise. After seating us she was also our waitress. It did not take us long to see how much she loved her job by the way she served people. Not just us but everyone we saw come in the door she greeted with a smile and joy. She was such a huge blessing to us first thing this morning. We hope Shoney’s knows how valuable she is to their company. A genuine person with a sweet, sweet spirit. The food was good too?“

“Waiters And waitresses are the best. Annie was our waitress and she was awesome .there is a new manager who was not very visible or engaging. Not impressed with her“

“I've always received outstanding food and service at, not only the Oak Ridge location (which is my local), but all of the greater Knoxville area locations. I can't think of any other chain brand of restaurants that has been as consistent with both levels of food flavor and quality service.“

“First place I went to eat when I came "home" to Knoxville!“

“Best breakfast, friendly staff!!“

“We were passing through and decided to stop since we no longer have a Shoney’s in our hometown. The food was great , service was great, and my kids loved getting to try their first hot fudge cake!“

“went here to eat for breakfast and had Caroline as my sever she was great and very attentive to my needs my coffee never ran out and made it to where my money is well sent“

“First visit at Drakes today and I gotta say, its the first of many more to come. My wife and I stopped in and the food was great. Kendall L. our server was fantastic and super accommodating. During the dining experience the manager even came buy and checked to see if we needed anything and if everything was up to our approval. Awesome experience all around. Great food, great service & management. Great atmosphere. Uf I could give it 3 thumbs up. I most definitely would!!! Thanx Ya'll!!!!“

“Thank you for going out of your way to help celebrate my special son’s 31st birthday. Jackson has Down Syndrome and is non verbal and loves sports, but isn’t able to play due to his extreme scoliosis - but he loves to watch golf and wanted his party there. I certainly didn’t expect the big sign with his name, a shirt his perfect size and card signed by everyone. You made his day extra special and this mom very happy someone went out of the way. Thank you so much!!“

“Always enjoy going to the CB. Good food at a reasonable price. Always experienced great customer service.“

“The hole family had a great time. Lots of cool games, unique drinks, the food was great, burgers and phillies were delicious. Our waitress was awesome and on top of her A game! The environment is loud and lots of music, hype vibe. All ages can enjoy before 10pm i believe.“

“The staff was so friendly and the food was delicious!“

“Hillary was fantastic!!!.great job.“

“Absolutely Outstanding Experience!
From the moment we walked in, we were impressed by the warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and well taken care of.
The food was nothing short of exceptional—each dish was beautifully presented, full of flavor, and clearly made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. The New York Steak was a standout, and the dessert was the perfect finish to an already perfect meal.
You can tell the team here truly cares about the details, from the ambiance to the plating to the timing of each course. It’s rare to find a place that nails every aspect of the dining experience, but this restaurant does just that.
Highly recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable meal. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Love the food, atmosphere, and prices! Can’t wait to come back“

“Great Food, great workers, friendly and fast too“

“If there is such a thing as an upscale fast food restaurant Culver's is it. With a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and great FF options plus good portion sizes it's a family favorite. The Oak Ridge location really goes above and beyond. Every time we've been it's been clean and well run with a friendly efficient staff.
100% recommend this location.“

“The ORIGINAL!!! Character, great food, ALWAYS great!!!“

“This is my new favorite restaurant ever! Such amazing high quality true american food, fast and friendly service, and a clean place! We ate there for lunch after hearing good things and we are thinking about coming back for dinner tonight lol!“

“First time here and it was excellent. Beautiful atmosphere, service was fantastic and of course the food was amazing. We had the Wellington and it was to die for. Cooked at a perfect medium rare, it just melts in your mouth. Highly recommended.“

“My husband and I had breakfast there recently, and it was a delight! It felt sort of old-fashioned to me, it was quiet the service was great, and the food was even better!“

“Had an excellent brunch recently! Always great service and amazing food. Cannot recommend enough!“

“We went here for the first time today. What a great restaurant. Food was fabulous and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back soon.“

“Since Panera discontinued the Italian sandwich, I have been ordering the same thing for 10 years: a deli turkey sandwich with only deli turkey, fresh mozzarella, and mayo. However, they recently discontinued that sandwich too. I asked if they could ring it up as a turkey bravo or the new Italian and substitute ciabatta for the tomato bread. Despite my specific instructions, 5 times might I add checking to make sure he got it correctly. they gave me a regular bacon turkey bravo with tomato bread, which made me very mad. I also did not receive the chips and drink I paid for. And he also did not give me a receipt It's litterly White bread, Turkey, and you can throw some mayo packets at me I don't even care if it the country white bread I even went in and ask if they could change it they refused because it was dinner time even tho I said I don't mind waiting I already waiting an hour The only item worth buying on their menu anymore is the bagels the reason I cared so much is because I have alergys to certain foods so it wasn't like I could just take it and eat it So, i will not be going back after today“