Restaurants in Knoxville
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Best Restaurants
“The food was outstanding! So was the service. The atmosphere is great for a nice but not formal experience with a fine-dining flare.
We celebrated our anniversary. Sadly all of the photos are on my wife's phone, but it was all exceptional.”
“Another great evening at Point B! Delicious picks from the Tuscan Harvest special menu! And Kelly was so knowledgeable and friendly helping us find just the right whiskeys to try. All the staff at Point B are always so friendly and welcoming! Thanks for another fun and relaxing night at Point B!”
“Fantastic girls getting it done! They should play Fail Army on tv,that’s funny.Not as many guys as you think watch sports at all.I know because I go there a lot.”
“First time in and it was amazing! Great food, drinks and service.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“we made reservation for 3 at 1:30pm on a Sunday and were seated right away. The atmosphere and decor already me 😍. My husband, son, and I are HUGE pizza fans. We've traveled all over for it so we thought why not try a new pie in our favorite city. It did not disappoint. We went for the hot honey pepperoni and veggie deluxe and they were both amazing. My husband got the spicy rigatoni and it was VERY close, if not better than the dish we just had in Chicago. We will 100% be back! The staff were also very welcoming. Great experience!”
“Great Service, I believe our server was new and she was a delight. I was there around 1pm and had the oyster dozen. also a gin bloody Mary. My Sweetheart companions had the chorizo tacos and another the grouper. I appreciated the interior, a great swanky decor and comfortable booth. I am an oyster lover.”
Recommended Restaurants
“Awesome place, bartenders are nice and great service”
“So yummy! Everything was fresh and delicious.”
“the food was amazing. the service superb. eating as much quality meat as you want for one price? what's not to love? Definitely will be back next time we are in the area.”
“The service and food were exceptional! The cocktails were amazing. Peter was great and although I didn't catch his name, the older gentleman who delivered our cocktails was lovely. It's worth noting that although the restaurant was full, and the place is small, the noise level wasn't impactful like in most small restaurants.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Another great evening at Point B! Delicious picks from the Tuscan Harvest special menu! And Kelly was so knowledgeable and friendly helping us find just the right whiskeys to try. All the staff at Point B are always so friendly and welcoming! Thanks for another fun and relaxing night at Point B!”
“Great Service, I believe our server was new and she was a delight. I was there around 1pm and had the oyster dozen. also a gin bloody Mary. My Sweetheart companions had the chorizo tacos and another the grouper. I appreciated the interior, a great swanky decor and comfortable booth. I am an oyster lover.”
“Lots of thoughts! The acai base was extremely good- very thick and almost stretchy. Not a fan of the pitaya base, it was pretty icy. The bruschetta toast was very tart, too much so for me but my sister loved it. The avocado toast was generous with the avocado. The avocado spread was pretty tangy, but the honey drizzle on top complimented the tanginess nicely. The bowl was $14.50 and each toast was $6.50.”
“Very good place to eat!!! All the staff are super friendly!!! Food was delicious!!!”
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow — Humble Hog blew us away! The food was absolutely amazing, and you can tell Ben really knows his craft. Everything was cooked to perfection and full of flavor. Alexis took great care of us — super friendly and attentive! You can feel the love and talent behind this place. We’ll definitely be back!”
Online Reservation Available
“we made reservation for 3 at 1:30pm on a Sunday and were seated right away. The atmosphere and decor already me 😍. My husband, son, and I are HUGE pizza fans. We've traveled all over for it so we thought why not try a new pie in our favorite city. It did not disappoint. We went for the hot honey pepperoni and veggie deluxe and they were both amazing. My husband got the spicy rigatoni and it was VERY close, if not better than the dish we just had in Chicago. We will 100% be back! The staff were also very welcoming. Great experience!”
“Their lamb is a mix of beef and lamb. If you aren't a fan of lamb, you will likely enjoy their lamb. It's worth the taste exploration. It doesn't have the off putting lamb flavor that some people are sensitive to. Try it. It's good. And the employee servers were friendly and animated.”
“The service and food were exceptional! The cocktails were amazing. Peter was great and although I didn't catch his name, the older gentleman who delivered our cocktails was lovely. It's worth noting that although the restaurant was full, and the place is small, the noise level wasn't impactful like in most small restaurants.”
“I had So much fun! The cocktails are out of this world (pun totally intended)! The food was unique and tasty! I will be going back & must try every cocktail & every item on the menu! The staff are the friendliest out there, especially Bri!! I highly recommend this hidden gem 💫 👽☄️🤖🪐”
“We had an absolutely amazing experience. We tried 3 different cheeses, oysters with caviar and a cream. The flavors of the oysters were amazing. I had the filet mignon, which was one of the best filet mignon I’ve ever had. The drinks were all great absolutely loved my pickle martini. I also had the espresso martini, and we even tried a martini that had a small macaroon. My husband also had a steak with fries, which were all cooked great and tasted very great. Amazing flavors if you’re looking for a great French restaurant, this is definitely it.”
“We celebrated our 10th Anniversary at Copper Cellar! Thank you , Clint, for making our evening super special and sharing in our celebration with us”
“Bartender Ryan, was awesome. He delivered delicious sweet & savory cocktails and yummy small plates. Also enjoyed the salmon with crispy broccoli and rice. Comfy warm atmosphere .”
24 Hour Restaurants
“The store was busy as all get out people where in line out the door and a cute red headed lady was running the place like a general leading the troops to battle she sent one waitress per each flank and I swear those hashbrownd didn't know what hit em they found themselves scattered, smotherd and coverd before they knew what hit em and to add insult to injury that cute red headed waitress/cook chopped pepperd cappd and finally topped like nobody's buisness. I do declare that fine little red headed filly then comensed singing the waffle house song while she washed every dish in the place 3 times all by herself. I've neve0r00 been 0s0o impressed by any waffle house crew as I was this one that girl was a well oiled machine I tell ya lubed in all the right spots why if I could I would make that filly an honest woman and court that lovely lady I'd be a mite more agreeable if I had me a woman like that I think I heard someone call her Marie or Ham or somethin they shore did get em a humdinger Hirrin that Philly belive me you”
“The pizza is good here. I was pleased to see Casey's pizza was introduced to the South. It's the best tasting pizza on the planet! Their service is wonderful and they made sure my party was the right person picking up my order after ordering online with instructions. Thank you for doing a good job!”
“Honestly, sometimes the staff can be sour. But thats ok. Oddly enough its a busy spot and people can get funny so I understand why they come off that way sometimes. That being said, they always have anything and everything a gas station would possibly have. The food is honestly mind blowing for what its worth and the kitchen does a great job for really delivering quality. Its always clean and theyre always prompt. This will always be my #1 go to for pizza and the like. Keep up the great work guys! Thanks for being there.”
“Great Service! Our server Kathleen was awesome-highly recommend”
“The Oak Room has by far the highest quality whiskey cocktails I’ve found in the Knoxville area, or Tennessee for that matter. And though their menu is somewhat limited the food quality and taste are beyond expectation for flavor and presentation. Whatever you do, don’t skip on the cheese tray. Cheers!”
“I don't usually post a review but... After our initial frustration with the snarky manager everything else was excellent. We had a reservation at 5pm and bc of traffic from the stadium we arrived at 5:15 and had called ahead to let them know. They said no problem bc we were within the grace period. But, we still had to wait 15 minutes and were getting a bit worried bc we had a concert. The manager (I believe) said "yeah, well so is everyone else here" in a snarky tone. I thought it was just me but the rest of my party mentioned it as well. And, there were many tables open in the dining room so not sure why we had to wait so long. However, once we were seated our waiter Steve, or Steven, was excellent. Well versed on the menu, extremely helpful and polite. There are many times at upscale restaurants the waiters can be snooty, which has never made sense to me. We are frequent diners at Ruth's Chris and he is now our favorite waiter. The food was excellent as usual.”
Takeout Restaurants
“Yassin's catered the most amazing dinner for 100 guests and everyone was satisfied, even the gluten free people! they even took the time to garnish with hearts for our big day. they also delivered it, over an hour away, and arrives right on time. thank you so much! love you and your spirit”
“Mooyah...burger joint par excellence! Everything I have ever eaten there is fresh (prepared after you order) and perfectly seasoned. Service is friendly and engaged with the guests. But wait, there's more. I challenge you to try their chocolate shakes which are not dispensed out of a machine. I'd be shocked if you didn't say, "The best I ever had!"”
“This is simply the best restaurant in Knoxville. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, the servings are large and the food is hot or cold, depending on what it is. The wonderful slaw is always chilled. In addition, the servers are friendly and efficient, although possibly overworked. What a great experience!”
“This place is AWESOME!! From the cleanliness of the place as well as indoor and outdoor seating, courteous staff to the incredible flavors of ice cream, donuts and I especially love the pretzel. The best I've ever had! the ice cream is so creamy and fresh every time I've been there! My whole and extended family love this place and my 16 year old granddaughter says the ice cream is the best she's ever had...and that's saying something! Everyone..please come and see what all the hype is about!!”
“We stumbled upon this place while we were looking for a local place to grab breakfast. You do want to be there early as it is a first come, first serve - one man shop. The blueberry breakfast sandwich and blueberry biscuits were buttery and soft. Excellent experience and we will be back next time we’re in the area. Highly recommend!”
“With a rotating selection of cookies each week, you have to keep coming back to see what your new favorite will be! Or just check the app, but that's not as much fun.
My only suggestion would be to stick with the cookies and leave out the pies, cakes, and brownies, but they seem to be popular. 🤷”
“I had So much fun! The cocktails are out of this world (pun totally intended)! The food was unique and tasty! I will be going back & must try every cocktail & every item on the menu! The staff are the friendliest out there, especially Bri!! I highly recommend this hidden gem 💫 👽☄️🤖🪐”
“My wife, our 3-year-old daughter, and I stopped in today for a late lunch while visiting Knoxville from Ooltewah (Chattanooga). We're always on the lookout for great spots to eat, and this place did not disappoint. While there was a bit of a wait from ordering to getting our food, we weren’t in a rush—and it was absolutely worth it. My wife did also make the comment that she read that everything here was cooked fresh from ordering. Our server was friendly, attentive, and gave us fantastic recommendations after asking a few thoughtful questions. We ended up loving everything we ordered. As we were eating, we overheard another customer commenting on how good the food was and how busy it had been earlier—it was around 2-3 p.m., so we figured the staff was catching their breath after the lunch rush. We’ll be back in town next week, and we’re definitely coming back here! I signed the check and left it at the table, as we had to hit the road back to Ooltewah and didn’t get the chance to properly thank our server. She was excellent, and we truly appreciated her service. We hope to see her again when we're back next week.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“The smokey burger was the best burger that I've ever eaten in my life! Also, my three year old daughter is autistic and getting her to eat can be a struggle, but she LOVED the chicken tenders here. Everyone here was very kind and friendly. We will definitely be back!”
“tried the wellness shots and cold-pressed juices here, and both were amazing! The wellness shots pack a serious punch — full of fresh ginger, turmeric, and lemon that wake you up instantly and make you feel refreshed from the inside out. You can really taste the quality and freshness in every sip.
The cold-pressed juices are just as impressive - vibrant, smooth, and perfectly balanced. They're not too sweet, and you can tell they're made from real fruits and veggies, not concentrate. My favorite was the green juice — super clean flavor with a refreshing finish.
You can tell everything is made with care and premium ingredients. Whether you're looking for a quick immune boost or just a healthy pick-me-up, these are definitely worth it. Highly recommend!”
“Jig and Reel is a Knoxville staple. I’ve been coming here since college. The whiskey menu is extensive so if that’s your thing, this is the place. The food is shockingly good. I have always loved their fish and chips - super crispy, great fries, and homemade tartar sauce. My husband loves their scotch egg. We reserved their side room for an event recently and were so impressed. There was no fee for renting as we had about 30 people there that would be eating and ordering drinks. We were able to decorate the room to our liking (but of course took everything down afterwards). We ordered a charcuterie board and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious. Our server (can’t remember his name but he kinda looks like the DJ ‘Eliminate’) was fantastic. He was fast with orders, very observant of the room, and offered help wherever we needed. I was also happy to see that we were still treated well with it being a queer event - there was no hostility. We’ll happily have more events in the future here.”
“We had a baby shower at CommonPlace Coffee & Community, it was the perfect event space! The staff member present was amazing, kind, and super helpful. The space is huge and accommodates a good amount of people, it was super spacious and we were able to decorate as well for the theme. I would recommend to anyone for an event, it had such a cozy vibe and was a great experience!”
“On brief vacation with my lovely wife, our hotel clerk suggested Monterrey which was close by. Visited of Friday evening and the place was packed. Many of the patrons appeared to be of Mexican descent, always a good sign of good, authentic food. We were quickly seated in a super clean, delicious smelling dining room and immediately greeted by a lovely young lady who brought us hot, fresh tortilla chips and a wonderfully tasty, fresh salsa which must have been made in house with chunks of fresh tomato and the perfect blend of chillies and herbs. We noticed that everyone was super clean and superbly efficient in doing their assigned tasks without being in the way, all the while appearing to be genuinely happy! This is a sign of an excellently managed business. A handsome, well I groomed gentleman (who I think is a part of the nuclear family who has operated this business for 35 years) stopped at our table to greet us and express his genuine appreciation for our patronage. He recommended a house specialty 'POLLO MONTERREY'. What a magnificent dish! Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked chicken with spinach and some secret ingredients and spiced most excellently. Sizzling hot dancing sauces made this dish visually stunning and aromatically enticing. I cannot recommend this dish too highly. It was so delightfully good that we came back today, Saturday, for a repeat performance. This restaurant shows me how well an establishment can be operated. Nothing but excellence, unpretentious class, and the utmost in genuine customer service and satisfaction. Just so you know, my wife and I are not food critics, just common folks who appreciate being so well cared for in every respect. I forgot to mention the prices! We found the entire experience to be a tremendously good value. Do yourself a favor and visit this place. I expect you'll become regulars. We would be except that we live on Jane beautiful west (best) coast of Florida. Once again, Monterrey is in our decades long experience, right at the top of restaurants we would chose to frequent. Alan & Jane”
“We needed a burger and a quick old fashioned! This place was packed and they still turned out our food and drinks fast! The well whiskey was good too. I should have gotten the whiskey flight! Buffalo trace , welled reserve, Blanton’s, and to finish it off with some Taylor! Man, that sounded like a great choice! This is place is on my Must revisit!”
“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!”
“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.”
“Our family had the pleasure of dining at the Gatlinburg, TN location. We have a non-verbal, special needs son who uses a wheelchair. They made us feel welcomed by seating us at a perfect table that was accessible and yet out of the way to accommodate his wheelchair. Thank you to the seating hostess for accommodating us! 💜 Then we had a wonderful server by the name of Mark! He provided excellent service, made sure that our son felt welcomed, and made sure our son had a wonderful meal that he enjoyed very much! We explained our son's dietary restrictions and Mark did a excellent job at making recommendations for our son's meal. The excitement our son had from his first bite of the Neva's Potatoes was priceless! His face lit up with excitement, scooched his wheelchair closer, and leaned in closer over the potatoes. lol Kinda wished we had gotten extra potatoes for him to have again later. He was just as excited while eating his leftovers too! Thank you to our server Mark and Chesapeake's for the wonderful meal and accomodating our family. We highly recommend this restaurant! 🥰”
Fine Dining
“I don't usually post a review but... After our initial frustration with the snarky manager everything else was excellent. We had a reservation at 5pm and bc of traffic from the stadium we arrived at 5:15 and had called ahead to let them know. They said no problem bc we were within the grace period. But, we still had to wait 15 minutes and were getting a bit worried bc we had a concert. The manager (I believe) said "yeah, well so is everyone else here" in a snarky tone. I thought it was just me but the rest of my party mentioned it as well. And, there were many tables open in the dining room so not sure why we had to wait so long. However, once we were seated our waiter Steve, or Steven, was excellent. Well versed on the menu, extremely helpful and polite. There are many times at upscale restaurants the waiters can be snooty, which has never made sense to me. We are frequent diners at Ruth's Chris and he is now our favorite waiter. The food was excellent as usual.”
“We did a cake tasting with her about a year and a half prior to the wedding. The cake was delicious and she was so accommodating. She gave suggestions and her work was flawless come wedding day. We had 3 different cakes with 3 different flavors. We left our wedding with only a few slices remaining. Our guest raved about the cake. I would highly recommend All Mixed Up Cakes for your cake needs.”
“Will NEVER eat there! Served my son a ROTTEN Oyster!!! Emily Acknowledged and apologized that the oyster was rotten!! I spoke to her after the incident and she was very apologetic and wanted to make it right!! Fast forward, asked for all the receipts for his medical care and then crickets!!! Weeks later, he received a $50- gift card, what a joke!! That is NO WAY to do business!!! BEWARE!!!!”
“Friendly staff and fast loading (40 minutes). Free coffee at check in office, restroom also available to drivers. NO overnight parking. Plenty of room to maneuver around safely. I was lucky enough to check in and loaded 3 hours ahead of my appointment. THANK YOU shipping staff.”
“We had an absolutely amazing experience. We tried 3 different cheeses, oysters with caviar and a cream. The flavors of the oysters were amazing. I had the filet mignon, which was one of the best filet mignon I’ve ever had. The drinks were all great absolutely loved my pickle martini. I also had the espresso martini, and we even tried a martini that had a small macaroon. My husband also had a steak with fries, which were all cooked great and tasted very great. Amazing flavors if you’re looking for a great French restaurant, this is definitely it.”
Cheap Eats
“Is there a better review than Andrew and the amazing experience at the U Brew lounge had me sipping coffee when I'm someone who only drinks tea!! This is a must visit spot. Set aside your latte obsessions and come in to sip (or slurp) from the most intentional and sensory rich coffee experience you will ever have.”
“If you’re looking for FLAVOR, this is your place! Our family of 4 just had dinner here and our 1 year old and 3 year old LOVED their dinner just as much as we did. We got the platter that had a little bit of everything and it was perfect to share. The meats were all cooked to perfection and the sauces tasted phenomenal. The employees were very friendly! We will definitely be back. Thank you for a very tasty dinner for the whole family!”
“We love their spaghetti & meat sauce! Have gotten it to go only and we’re so glad it’s not packed in a styrofoam container!
The sauce is tangy and the spaghetti is cooked perfectly. Their garlic knots are absolutely delicious as well.
They have an extensive array of Italian desserts made right on the premises & I can tell you that theNY Cheesecake is authentic-heavy, delicious and satisfying!
Their prices are very reasonable and there’s plenty of free parking available.
I’m going to try other things on their menu very soon!”
“They say you should never meet your heroes, but clearly they’ve never met Candy. I ordered a simple unsweet tea, macaroni, a burger slider… and she turned it into a five-star experience. Halfway through my meal, a flock of rogue pigeons somehow burst through the front door (long story), and one made a dive straight for my slider. In one fluid motion, Candy blocked it with a cocktail shaker, slid me to safety, and single-handedly negotiated peace with the birds. She refilled my tea before I even knew I was thirsty again. Her tea pouring technique should be studied in hospitality schools, and if she ever writes a memoir, I’ll be first in line… assuming she isn’t too busy saving the world. 5 stars, no notes”
“Unbelievably good. They offer a unique selection of Korean street foods so diverse, it made it hard to choose only a few to order! I highly recommend the honey garlic chicken tenders. They were fried to order and cooked absolutely perfectly. I've never had chicken so tender and flavorful. The cheese corn fries were seasoned super well and were the perfect balance between crispy and thick. The kimchi fried rice with spam was also very flavorful and tasted wonderful. I would definitely recommend sharing because the serving sizes are generous. The atmosphere was unique and nice, and the server was very kind and helpful. One of the best restaurants I've eaten at in Knoxville!! Absolutely try this place.”
“First time eating there. Read Grubhub article in paper. He was wrong in his rating, it's a 5! For anyone really serious about Korean/Japanese fine cooking KOKO is a must. It has been said that we eat with our eyes too. Dishes were finely presented and they tasted as good as they looked. Dishes are light and complex without being fussy. I believe they have set the bar for Asian cuisine in Knoxville.”
“We had lunch mid week. Excellent service from greeter to server. Manager cruised through to check on us. We requested an entree only served at dinner and the chef graciously accommodated. Food was outstanding. Shrimp and grits were perfect. Lobster crab cakes presentation was as good as the taste. I’m from the Gulf Coast and very picky about seafood. The crab bisque was delicious as well. I highly recommend this restaurant.”
“Ate here and got great service and food. There was vegetarian accommodations. Delicious sauces.”
“Visit Fiori! The food-amazing! I’ve tried specials and those on the menu-each has been delicious. The service is outstanding-friendly and they know their offerings. I’ve been given excellent descriptions and suggestions for menu items to try. Will absolutely return often.”
“Never disappoints. Wines, staff, food and entertainment are amazing.”
“We love their macarons! Grabbed some while dashing through the mall- so happy we stopped! Duche De Leche, Dark Chocolate!! Mmm so good!”
“I highly recommend Osteria Stella for anybody seeking an authentic Italian meal experience plus a romantic, dark atmosphere. The environment, service, food and drinks are all amazing. I cannot brag on the food quality and staff enough, it was truly a fantastic experience. We loved everything we were served and our server Matt was a rockstar. I loved getting to try their imported meats for an appetizer, and the house made gnocchi with pesto as my entree. Thank you guys so much for the memories. Check out Osteria Stella when you can!”
“I ate here with my children and family. The biscuits were good as always. I got the coconut shrimp and it was good. My children were happy with their grilled shrimp plates. The best part of our dining experience was when we were leaving, my kids were very excited about the lobsters and an employee offered to get one out so my kids could see it up close. That was so kind and my kids were thrilled. It made their night.”
“I found out about MMC from an ad on Instagram. I knew I wanted to try. Placed a ship order for one dozen. Ordered Sun and arrived Wed morning. Price for cookies good, thought they would be more. Cookies delicious & loved the creative flavor variety.
I have good friends who live in Knoxville. They have received bad news. Wanted to do something special for them. Immediately thought of MMC. I called the store about a delivery. I spoke to Caleb. He was a pleasure to work with. Very professional & excellent communication skills. He made the magic happen.”
“First of all the food was wonderful, high quality steak cooked perfectly, and an amazing homemade Ranch dressing. Secondly the owner and staff are the best! My little boy forgot his wallet with all his birthday money in it at the restaurant and they offered to mail it to our home 2 hours away without expecting anything in return. Will return every time we are in Knoxville!”
“Amazing first visit for hubby and mine anniversary on 5/28/22. Our server Konnor was wonderful and friendly, never felt ignored even though they were busy. Escargot was the best we’d ever had. Truffle fries to die for. Duo of duck and trout almandine fantastic entrees. Make sure to save room for dessert! Wonderful crème brûlée for myself and profiteroles for hubby (I did not try since am GF). Cocktails also delish although the whiskey sour could use some work/sprucing up. Can’t wait to return!!”
“We husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day at Fleming’s. This was our first experience, and it was wonderful! My filet was cooked perfectly. Chelsea was an awesome server! We will be back!”
“Great place to eat and have wonderful service! Shoutout to my new favorite waitress Kielii Chacon!”
“We traveled from Cookeville 7/2/2025 to try Altruda's. I did not catch our waiter's name but he had glasses and reddish hair. He was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere is cozy but also gives speak easy/old world style vibes. We requested strawberry daiquiris but they said they were out of strawberries. The salad was the absolute best. The rolls were very good, but they were drowning in butter. Now the entrees were just ok. We were kinda disappointed. The cannelloni had too much cheese. It was kinda like a cheese soup with some pasta. The manicotti was ok, it was also drowning in sauce. We also ordered cannoli and tiramisu. They were both really good. The price for 3 entrees, a sweet tea, a sprite, 2 desserts, plus a tip was under $100. The prices are reasonable. Overall we had a good experience and we had food left over for lunch today. The experience was nice and we will give Altruda's another try when we have the chance.”
“outstanding beer, great food, and a wonderful atmosphere!! 10 out of 10 recommend!! Prost!!”
“Everything we’ve ever ordered is flavorful and delicious: Filet, Sirloin, Chicken Bryan, Chicken Pollo Maria, Salmon, any of the pasta dishes. Then choose the $10 Take Home, get an entree to go for only $10–you’ll thank yourself when you’re enjoying more scrumptious food another day.”
“10 out of 10 experience! The chocolate covered strawberries were huge and so very sweet. My family finally had the opportunity to try the viral Dubai chocolate cup, and we wish we lived closer to go back for more. The best part of the entire visit was the owner and her staff! They made my girls feel at home and gave them lots of assistance with picking out the best treats (so many to choose from). What a hidden gem 💚”
“This is an incredible date night spot for steak. We go about once every 3 months or so. We spend usually $180 for an appetizer, drinks, 2 steaks, dessert, and tip. Great spot! And we'll worth the money.”
“Great service and great food!! The staff and the manager make sure you enjoy your meal and your evening. We will definitely be back ?”
“My mom and I finally got to visit the restaurant today and loved everything! The crab cake and the tiger shrimp appetizer was our favorite! Highly recommend the crab cake. We had the ribeye and it was also really good. And the chocolate cake is amazing. I recommend this place and can’t wait to come back! Andrew was our server and we really like him and how attentive he was. Thank you for a wonderful experience for our first time! 😊”
“Will NEVER eat there! Served my son a ROTTEN Oyster!!! Emily Acknowledged and apologized that the oyster was rotten!! I spoke to her after the incident and she was very apologetic and wanted to make it right!! Fast forward, asked for all the receipts for his medical care and then crickets!!! Weeks later, he received a $50- gift card, what a joke!! That is NO WAY to do business!!! BEWARE!!!!”
“While visiting the area we stumbled across this wonderful restaurant. The service was great, the food was sublime and the atmosphere, relaxed. For an Englishman in America it was gratifying to find an Italian restaurant that actually knew what it is to be an Italian restaurant. No fakery at this place. Truly authentic with fresh made pasta, delicious herbs, and the PEI mussels were the best I have had stateside. 100% recommend to all who meander their way to this city!”
“They have an upstairs area that is great for larger parties. We had a group of 11 for lunch - love their Philly Cheesesteak! Victoria provided excellent service.”
“We have been coming here for years! Always great food, atmosphere, and service! 10/10 fave place in Knoxville!!”
“Awesome food, cool space, great service! We did the all you can eat dumplings and it was definitely worth it, just to be able to try all the different kinds!”
“I have wanted a steak from here for a month. Husband ordered me the 8oz Medium well. I immediately went to cut it and it was rare. I mean blood pouring out. I can't eat rare or even Medium cooked steaks. There was one little piece that was medium well on the end. Thought I would eat it. NOPE, hard as a rock. What is wrong with people and the way they cook. I have the ticket that says Medium Well. let's just say it wouldn't have been pretty if I was in the restaurant eating. Thanks for nothing. At least I ate the salad and two rolls. FYI, Husband's Prime rib was good to him.”
“This is my wife and I’s favorite cocktail place. Always on the list of places we NEED to go to each time we visit Knoxville. Always a fun and inviting place environment.”
“I loved this place. Intimate atmosphere, great drinks, wine and dinner menu. Enjoyed our meal very much.”
“We just had dinner at The Bistro and I’m in love with the bruschetta chicken!!! It was so good, I could tell the vegetables were home grown and super delicious….please put this on the menu all the time! Can’t wait to go back to our favorite restaurant 💕”
“The whole experience was pleasant and the food was absolutely delicious.”
“Delicious food, good service, and best atmosphere, I love this place ❤️ 💕 ♥️ 😍”
“Excellent choice for sushi and Asian fusion cuisine. Creative rolls! There is a full bar and the bartender Claire is superb! New menu items added and be sure to add what’s available off menu as sometimes there are specialty items you can try.”
“Our waitress Presley is so good! This is the second time she has served me at Nama. She is so personable and kind. I really hope the managers/owners see my review and give her props!! She impressed my hard to impress in-laws while they were visiting at Christmas time. She was wonderful again tonight while GFs and I were out dining at Nama DT! Thank you Presley! Keep shining! ⭐️ Food was top notch, as always!! ❤️ Orange Crush Roll 😋”
“The food tasted great and very fresh. we had a ton of fun getting dirty too lol”
“My wife, our 3-year-old daughter, and I stopped in today for a late lunch while visiting Knoxville from Ooltewah (Chattanooga). We're always on the lookout for great spots to eat, and this place did not disappoint. While there was a bit of a wait from ordering to getting our food, we weren’t in a rush—and it was absolutely worth it. My wife did also make the comment that she read that everything here was cooked fresh from ordering. Our server was friendly, attentive, and gave us fantastic recommendations after asking a few thoughtful questions. We ended up loving everything we ordered. As we were eating, we overheard another customer commenting on how good the food was and how busy it had been earlier—it was around 2-3 p.m., so we figured the staff was catching their breath after the lunch rush. We’ll be back in town next week, and we’re definitely coming back here! I signed the check and left it at the table, as we had to hit the road back to Ooltewah and didn’t get the chance to properly thank our server. She was excellent, and we truly appreciated her service. We hope to see her again when we're back next week.”
“This place is one of the best in town! They’ve got something for everyone and it’s always great beer. Live music is awesome too!”
“Amazing food, location, and service! This is a go to lunch or dinner spot for our family!”
“Our waitress Presley is so good! This is the second time she has served me at Nama. She is so personable and kind. I really hope the managers/owners see my review and give her props!! She impressed my hard to impress in-laws while they were visiting at Christmas time. She was wonderful again tonight while GFs and I were out dining at Nama DT! Thank you Presley! Keep shining! ⭐️ Food was top notch, as always!! ❤️ Orange Crush Roll 😋”
“My husband ate your Peanut Butter cookie today. I'm hurt. I make high quality cookies every week using the best ingredients. My husband broke it to me gently. .."they taste just like yours". Well done ladies. I know what it takes to make an excellent cookie and you did it right.”
“My partner and I frequent Outback restaurants (they are our “safe” option). We were not disappointed at all with choosing this location! Our server Abby was amazing, she was very enthusiastic and just in general amazing at her job. Our cook did phenomenal, I must say the shrimp was grilled to perfection.It was some of the best food I’ve had out of the knox and even sevier county Oubacks. Not sure what crew you had in on 7/16/25 around 4pm, but KEEP THEM! (If anyone from that crew see’s this, keep up the good work!)”
“I went here for my birthday which I have done for the last few years. I always love the french onion soup and the blooming onions. Although this time, the blooming onion was mediocre at best, the onion was very thin and overcooked. But everything else was wonderful. This place by far has the best french onion soup.”
“We really enjoyed our little lunch date there. The food was delightful and fresh.
The atmosphere was light and cozy, very inviting.
Service was impeccable, and she made suggestions.”
“Fantastic place! Absolutely the best bartenders and drinks in Knoxville! The small food menu is absolutely stellar! Can’t wait till my next trip!”
“Lived in Seoul a dozen years. This place takes me back there. No better Korean food within 200 miles!”
“Excellent food, every time. Service has always been great. This is one of our favorites in Knoxville.”
“My friend and I had lunch there on Thursday 7/31. It was awesome. The food was delicious and our waitress, Breona was wonderful. Have recommended it to all my family members.”
“Good vibes all around. Service (Lynn was awesome!), beer, ciders, plants. Definitely would recommend checking it out. And glass blowing next door (sadly not on Sundays).”
“We went to enjoy the Christmas buffet yesterday and enjoy we did!!! The seafood was fresh and delicious. The prime rib was succulent. Everything else was equally amazing!!! The staff was so friendly and helpful. It was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in Knoxville. We'll done and thank you!!!”
“Delicious food, wasn’t upset with my stop here at all. The two women at the front were incredibly helpful in helping me decide on food, because I had never tried any of it. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking to try authentic Venezuelan food!”
“Food was very good and large portions, to which I give it a 9 out of 10; when waitress presented the bill, she stood there while we looked at the bill and added a tip to the paperwork. We always tip restaurant staff, however it was quite uncomfortable when we reviewed the bill and decided how much the tip should be...just sayin'.”
“I’ve been to Jacks probably about 3 times and every time I get the Cardamom Latte. The environment is incredible with friendly workers. The thing that truly makes this place different though is the gluten free availability and the flea market style. Definitely recommend to anyone.”
“I’ve been to Jacks probably about 3 times and every time I get the Cardamom Latte. The environment is incredible with friendly workers. The thing that truly makes this place different though is the gluten free availability and the flea market style. Definitely recommend to anyone.”
Latest Reviews
“WE ORDERED A LARGE PIZZA AND A LARGE GREEK SALAD YESTERDAY AT 235PM. MY HUSBAND ARRIVED THERE AT 255PM AND WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE A COUPLE OF MINUTES MORE. HE RECIVED THE PIZZA AT 330PM. WHEN HE BOUGHT THE ORDER HOME INSTEAD OF A LARGE GREEK SALAD THEY SENT A SMALL GREEK SALAD. I CALLED BACK TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS SMALL ORDER THAT TOOK AN HOUR TO RECIEVE AND THE MANAGER ( MAN ) TOLD ME THEN I SHOULD'VE ORDERED THRU DOOR DASH. IF THIS IS NOT THE MOST STUPID RESPONSE OF THIS MANAGERS INEPTITUDE TO RUN A BUSINESS. HE BLAMES IT ON A TOTALLY IRRELEVANT OTHER PARTY INSTEAD OF TAKING RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SERVICE PAID FOR. I REALLY USED TO LIKE MELLOW MUSHROOM BUT I WILL NO LONGER B PATRONIZE THIS BUSINESS. CUSTOMER SRRVICE IS NO LONGER A PRIORITY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. PROBABLY A TRUMP SUPPORTED FRANCHISE. NOT SURPRISED AT ALL.”
“This is simply the best restaurant in Knoxville. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, the servings are large and the food is hot or cold, depending on what it is. The wonderful slaw is always chilled. In addition, the servers are friendly and efficient, although possibly overworked. What a great experience!”
“On brief vacation with my lovely wife, our hotel clerk suggested Monterrey which was close by. Visited of Friday evening and the place was packed. Many of the patrons appeared to be of Mexican descent, always a good sign of good, authentic food. We were quickly seated in a super clean, delicious smelling dining room and immediately greeted by a lovely young lady who brought us hot, fresh tortilla chips and a wonderfully tasty, fresh salsa which must have been made in house with chunks of fresh tomato and the perfect blend of chillies and herbs. We noticed that everyone was super clean and superbly efficient in doing their assigned tasks without being in the way, all the while appearing to be genuinely happy! This is a sign of an excellently managed business. A handsome, well I groomed gentleman (who I think is a part of the nuclear family who has operated this business for 35 years) stopped at our table to greet us and express his genuine appreciation for our patronage. He recommended a house specialty 'POLLO MONTERREY'. What a magnificent dish! Perfectly seasoned, perfectly cooked chicken with spinach and some secret ingredients and spiced most excellently. Sizzling hot dancing sauces made this dish visually stunning and aromatically enticing. I cannot recommend this dish too highly. It was so delightfully good that we came back today, Saturday, for a repeat performance. This restaurant shows me how well an establishment can be operated. Nothing but excellence, unpretentious class, and the utmost in genuine customer service and satisfaction. Just so you know, my wife and I are not food critics, just common folks who appreciate being so well cared for in every respect. I forgot to mention the prices! We found the entire experience to be a tremendously good value. Do yourself a favor and visit this place. I expect you'll become regulars. We would be except that we live on Jane beautiful west (best) coast of Florida. Once again, Monterrey is in our decades long experience, right at the top of restaurants we would chose to frequent. Alan & Jane”
“Mackenzie and Nathan was awesome. I had the cheese steak. Best cheese steak in knox. My wife had the grown up grilled cheese. She loved it. Nathan gave us samples of his broccoli cheddar soup. delicious. He is working on a new lunch menu. Get in there play some pool, have some drinks and try the food. You wont regret it. if your doing laundry next door. Perfect spot to wait. Highly recommend. Will he back!”
“Food truck came to my place of employment yesterday 5/7/2025 and it was the absolute best food, best service, great price and the amount of food was so much more than I could eat. I literally had enough for dinner left over. We hope you come back very soon. The gentleman that prepared the food and served us was an absolute kind and sweet soul. A 10 out of 10, I highly recommend.”
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“We needed a burger and a quick old fashioned! This place was packed and they still turned out our food and drinks fast! The well whiskey was good too. I should have gotten the whiskey flight! Buffalo trace , welled reserve, Blanton’s, and to finish it off with some Taylor! Man, that sounded like a great choice! This is place is on my Must revisit!”
“This place is great! We love it and come here as a go to. They have everything and all of it is good. Some things are quite unique and different. Anyone who rates it low I would say is just in a bad mood. Again, we come here a lot and never have had a bad item. Fresh and good and a ton of variety. They know what they are doing.”
“First time here… finally! The food is fabulous, seating comfortable, atmosphere “local hometown” relaxed but refined, and the speed of service stellar; especially great service from our very attentive (appropriately so, NOT “interruptive”) server Kenzi. Ask for Kenzi’s tables when you come, and you won’t be disappointed. Husband had the pork chop, mixed veggies, side salad, and I had the Hot honey chicken sandwich + Mac n Cheese. We both had one Volunteer drink, each. Whole experience is fabulous and highly recommend! This is the place we will be bringing visiting family members and friends.”
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“Visit Fiori! The food-amazing! I’ve tried specials and those on the menu-each has been delicious. The service is outstanding-friendly and they know their offerings. I’ve been given excellent descriptions and suggestions for menu items to try. Will absolutely return often.”
“Amazingly delicious coffee and baked goods! We needed a hit of caffeine before continuing a long drive and happened in to Coffee and Chocolate in Market Square. Very cute spot, super nice barista who recommended a few other locally owned places to check out and the perfect iced americano to keep me awake in the car. The salted caramel and chocolate shortbread we grabbed was divine.”
“My wife, our 3-year-old daughter, and I stopped in today for a late lunch while visiting Knoxville from Ooltewah (Chattanooga). We're always on the lookout for great spots to eat, and this place did not disappoint. While there was a bit of a wait from ordering to getting our food, we weren’t in a rush—and it was absolutely worth it. My wife did also make the comment that she read that everything here was cooked fresh from ordering. Our server was friendly, attentive, and gave us fantastic recommendations after asking a few thoughtful questions. We ended up loving everything we ordered. As we were eating, we overheard another customer commenting on how good the food was and how busy it had been earlier—it was around 2-3 p.m., so we figured the staff was catching their breath after the lunch rush. We’ll be back in town next week, and we’re definitely coming back here! I signed the check and left it at the table, as we had to hit the road back to Ooltewah and didn’t get the chance to properly thank our server. She was excellent, and we truly appreciated her service. We hope to see her again when we're back next week.”
“I wanna give a shout out to Mr Austin, I had to ask for his name. The guy with the white hat on in a professional black polo! This guy right here seem to be the bomb! During a busy rush I am assuming as you guys was line out the door Austin here was making sure everyone was keeping up but not only that he was also seeming like he was teaching. So holding down a busy place and holding everyone down and training is a wow! Not only that but a girl wrong up our order wrong which caused my wife sandwiched to be messed up, but Austin comes over with a great attitude even though it was very busy he comes over with a great attitude even smiling as the girl wasn’t and he addressed us so kindly and fixed everything. Like this dude was amazing that I just had to leave a review for him. You don’t see many employees work so hard, specially under stress as I would be stress as it was so busy! But you never see a person work so hard while maintaining a great attitude. This was my wife and I first experience at a sandwich shop beside subway and this made us feel very welcomed, I mean even when the order was wrong he fixed it that guy is great for the job. Great leadership! Great with customers as we was watching not trying be a stocker! The place is nice and the food was very delicious. I highly recommend the chicken bacon ranch and my wife recommends the turkey sandwich”
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“Ami is a very professional, kind, and hardworking server and as a server who works in pigeon forge, I would personally say she is better than me, keep up the awesome work Ami!!!!!”