50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Knoxville

“We visited for the first time today and had amazing food. We had the most helpful and friendly service! This place is so gooood! We will be back to try more soon. 10/10“

“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!“

“Delicious. I've never eaten at a Freddy's before and this was a great introduction. Burger was yummy and packed with flavor. Cheese Curds were buttery and delicious. Tater tots, seasoned and crispy. Chicken tenders, seasoned well and juicy. Custard Sundae was soooo good and smooth.“

“CFA almost always does a great job, but this one is a cut above. The food was on par with what you expect (excellent), but the service and facilities are exceptional. SO clean and constantly being cleaned with care, including the bathrooms. The servers are great, especially Ms. Janice. She does a great job taking care of customers and connecting with them. She put a smile on our faces and made sure we had everything we could want 🙂“

“Every time I come in there is a gentleman working that is in a wheel chair. He is always working delivering great service with a smile. Let that be a lesson to everyone especially the lazy people that dont want to work. This guy is out here not letting anyone get him down. Great job.“

“Very good burger. Great toppings. Fries were good too“

“If you’re in the market for a great dog, fast(like lightning, quick like a kitty cat) and friendly service, and a nice clean table to sit at for a meal…look no further!

Everything on the menu looks delicious, and nothing I’ve tried has let me down yet! The covered wagon is always a safe bet, but if you’re feeling adventurous grab yourself a Ruben dog and thank me later!“

“Great burgers best burgers“

“Rosati’s in Knoxville is the only pizza in this area that reminds me of the type of Pizza we could get back home in Rockford,Il. We often get them for family gatherings. Friendly staff and excellent pizza! Thank you!“

“Always good, every location! We’ve visited FG Burgers from Nashville to Gatlinburg, and we’re never disappointed. Visited the Town Center location again today, and had another great experience. The staff at this location is particularly friendly and helpful. Thanks!“

“Today I picked up a huge catering order for our local Volunteer Fire Dept and you all were amazing! I ordered thru the app and when I picked up today everything was ready and you all made it so easy! Even helping me get it to the car! You kick started my week and I appreciate all of you! Thank you for being such an asset to our community!!“

“It’s really good 😌 I would go to this place if I was you“

“Food is OK but still good overall. Staff is nice but honestly sometimes when I've gone, I'm given the vibe that they don't really want to be there. This is also a smaller DQ than most others I've been too and it feels a bit sterile inside.“

“Long John Silvers FISH PATTIES are twice the size of Captain “D” and TWICE AS GOOD ‼️✅
LOVED MY LOCATION ON WESTERN AVENUE, & Alcoa Hwy. And Sevierville. & Knoxville Tennessee. I RATE THE LOCATIONS AS FIVE STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
MUCH BETTER AND BIGGER FISH PATTYS THAN CAPTAIN D’s !!!!
I WILL NEVER GO BACK TO CAPTAIN D’s at Young High Pike & Chapman Hwy. VERY RUDE WOMAN MANAGER !!! AND THE Corporate Office Totally ignored my complaint.
😡“

“The food at Cook Out is always delicious and the value is tremendous! A burger, two elaborate sides, and a drink for $7.99 ?!? Try getting that anywhere else. And the food is made to order so it never sits and turns into hockey pucks. Try the Cajun Wrap as a side!“

“Great service at this Chick-fil-A. The wrap combo with sweet tea was excellent. Manager Mike Price stopped to take our trash and was very friendly. Restaurant was very clean with employees cleaning due to being slower after the lunch rush. Can be hard to get into and out of because of traffic at times. Great overall experience.“

“Jimmy and his crew at Parkside Dr. In Turkey Creek was fantastic: a nice change from a day of poor service at other businesses today. Efficient, personable, and kind. Well done team! Thank you, all.“

“Most popular chicken fast food in our area because of the fast service and friendly smiles and great attitudes of their employees. Ordered the fried nugget meal with fries and a sun joy drink (half lemonade and half sweet tea). Very tasty and salted perfectly. So good with their chick fil a sauce too. I will definitely be back.“

“Had the opportunity to eat here this week. Food was great. Y’all gotta get some of those onion rings. Soooo good. Friendly service too.“

“Great food and service. Soulton was very helpful and made our experience great.“

“I've always loved Arby's. This location has always been special due to the Kudzu covering the rocks behind it and one of the few remaining Hat signs left in the area. However, they have really let this location go. The restaurant seemed abandoned. There was no water in the sink, and there were no paper towels in the restroom. I know these are simple fixes but just a touch of the first impression to new customers. I tried to get the staff to address the restroom, but they didn't seem interested. Corporate really needs to give some attention to this location. On a positive note, the food was delicious.“

“We have always loved this place but today we were treated amazing by Chey and the rest of the team. They really went above and beyond to make sure we had the best. I am strictly gluten free and those crusts can be hard to crisp. Thank you Chey and team for making our stop so incredible!“

“We just served our Holston Middle school staff Fazoli’s for their staff lunch and they did an amazing job! Food and service was excellent, this is definitely a go-to in the future for other lunches. Thank you!!“

“The double 1/4# with cheese is always fresh now they make them when you order them. In the past they would be stale from sitting under a heat lamp. Sometimes, it takes a minute but fresh is best for me. Cust service people were friendly and smiled.“

“I frequent the Clinton Hwy. store (Unit 1233) at least once a week and went this evening at 5:15 pm to purchase 2 chicken nugget meals. You would think at 5:15 pm the food would be fresh but I will say that tonight was the nastiest food I have ever had from this store. The nuggets were horrible. Nasty, tough and uneatable. The fries were cold and mushy. I contacted the store and spoke to the manager on duty, Anna and informed her of my experience and how it was very unusual as I am a regular customer but that my mother and I threw away $20 worth of uneatable food. After no initial response, Anna's reply was "sorry for the inconvenience , thank you for the feedback." What poor management skills. Greg Jones is listed as the Restaurant Operator. Greg, I hope you read feedback and take action unlike your manager on duty tonight. Needless to say I will not be returning to Unit 1233 any time in the near future.“

“We stopped by the Captain D’s on Kingston Pike yesterday while shopping & was the worst experience we’ve ever had. First, my husband ordered the meal with the 24 fried shrimp & fish; he counted 8; he also ordered the butterfly shrimp add-on which would expect to be on the plate & since it came in a box,“

“Very friendly staff. Great food and always a smiling face to great you when you walk in the door.“

“I have eaten here multiple times in the past couple of years, and at several different locations all throughout the state of TN. Oddly enough, it has remained very consistent each time, so that in itself is impressive. Staff is always great, the dining is a tad crowded, but acceptable; service is speedy and prompt, but the restroom situations at each were the same (only a one person), but I’d eat here any day over Zaxby’s or any other fast food chain. Keep doing the right thing 👌🏽“

“I have been eating at this location for about three years now and I will say everything is consistent here! restaurant is always clean. The food is always hot and delicious! they don't serve you warmed over food here. Some of the workers have been here for a good while which is rare in fast food and you can really tell the difference and they definitely have their act together. Shyla,
Angie, Angel, and Natalie are always so good to me when I eat at this location! Its definitely my favorite Arby's in the Knoxville area.“

“the taco truck in lomira was the best tacos around I can't wait to try there sit down and see what they offer!“

“This location is probably the worst one in town. My egg white grill muffin was completely burnt this morning and my fruit cup was about 1/3 of the way full. Just pitiful and pathetic given the amount of money I spend there. I normally go to the one at West Town (always perfect) but I was running behind and this one is closer to my daycare. Save your money and pick a different location.“

“I don't typically give five stars to established chains and corporations. However, this Chick Fil A is a special one. It may be because it's in Hardin Valley and two minutes from my house. But that's just part of the charm.

This Chick Fil A has been great and always top notch with service like most other Chick Fil A's. I can't speak to the women's but the bathrooms are always clean and tidy, same as the eating area. I usually order the spicy chicken meal with some extra chicken tenders. Plus ranch and buffalo mixed and put on the sandwich. And of course chick fil a sauce! It's Chick Fil A, you'll get the same food at all of them.

The benefit of this Chick Fil A though is the Hardin Valley charm. I regularly see the owner walking around taking orders, cleaning trash, checking on patrons, etc. I love seeing that! Also, there is limited seating compared to other Chick Fil A's, but don't let that deter you. We're all neighbors in HV and even today during lunch, I saw people sit together who didn't know each other. If there's not enough seats, ask to sit with someone and strike up a conversation. We're all living here together anyways, might as well enjoy the company!

For the service, the dine in is about the same time. The drive through can move slower. Which again, is not a negative. Take that time relax, and enjoy life. We don't want Hardin Valley to move quick. These are our homes and this is where we want peace at the end of the day or during lunch around a hectic schedule. This Chick Fil A does a good job of that. By far, my favorite Chick Fil A in Knoxville!“

“I don't do taco bell usually because they either mess up the order, the place is dirty, or that staff are unprofessional, however I will be going here anytime I want taco bell! The staff was very professional and welcoming, the food was awesome, and the building was spotless!“

“I have visited this location several times and i'm always very pleased with the quality of my food. It's consistently good which is a rare quality that most restaurants do NOT possess anymore. One night, about a month or so ago, I visited this location and I had the pleasure of chatting with the assistant manager who was operating the drive-thru that particular evening. She is so warm and inviting! I know that she is definitely a HUGE reason as to why this restaurant is so successful!“

“Ordered some shakes and the Chicken Bacon ranch fries. It was during their happy hour time, but the cashier didn't ring up the shakes at the happy hour price. They fixed it eventually. The chicken bacon ranch fries are good, but their cheese sauce has changed and was not as good. Leave it off next time.

Dietary restrictions: Hardly anything is gluten free there.“

“Pulled up exhausted, sweaty, with three wild kids in tow. The manager David—in his bowtie—saw us coming, opened the door, and ushered us in with a big smile. Even gave us toys for the kids. The place was spotless, and nobody batted an eye when the kids stormed through the restaurant to the play area.
The whole team just has this vibe like they actually care about their jobs and about you. You just don't see that anymore, even at fancy restaurants. Food was hot and perfect as always, but the friendly, no-drama service really stood out. Made a rough afternoon feel a lot better.
This location gets it right. Definitely coming back.“

“I like this Hardee's. I don't come here often, as I'm not often in this area. The few times I've been to this Hardee's, the employees have always been nice. The food was fresh this time. Johnathan and his coworker made sure of that.“

“biggie bag. $5 good food 😋“

“Staff ultra friendly, quick service, classic Wendy’s!“

“Nothing but good things to say about this location. Speedy friendly service with excellent food. Even the landscape work around the building is immaculate. I've never been let down by this location on any level. We'll worth the money to guarantee the highest quality for very fast food. Setting the bar high for others.“

“The food was excellent, it was hot, looked like the menu picture and really hit the spot. The service was wonderful, super friendly staff. I will definitely be coming again when in the area. Expert tip, download the Arby's app ahead of time you get some amazing deals!

Parking: Very large parking lot

Kid-friendliness: Tons of kid friendly options and kids menu“

“It was very fast service! Very clean! And the food was hot & delicious!!“

“Usually I get at least 4 star food, this time I got a country ham biscuits that was about 1/2 inch thick including the ham. Evidently bad biscuit maker on Friday and Noone was doing quality assurance. I will still frequent Bojangles for breakfast. Usually the best buscuits.“

“The Firehouse Steak & Cheese.. white bread, all the fixins.. hold tha shrooms. extra cheese with some vinegar & oil love... PERFECTION!“

“yummy burgers and custard desserts“

“Delicious and healthy Yum“

“Fire house subs are fire 🔥“

“Absolutely the best tacobell in knoxville, not even a challenge for these other taco bell’s, everytime i go here i am greeted by 2 of the same people each time, 2 younger males they have the sweetest smile each time! The food is always on point and i never have a issue. DEFINITELY recommend this tacobell. I usually go around 6-8pm and am served very well. The new and improved dining room is great, big room and comfortable quiet eating space.“

“Thank you so much to the Jersey Mikes at Turkey Creek for feeding our FHS Softball Players. Stacia was great to communicate with, and the pickup staff were efficient and friendly. The food was ready on time, packaged nicely and of course delicious!“

“Craig at the front register was awesome…very friendly, polite, and professional guy. The Whole staff was busy working hard to take care of customers and get orders out, which is nice to see. Food was great. I Ordered the Monster Burger and it came out hot, fresh, and tasted amazing. Will definitely return to this location! Highly recommended!!“