50 Best Fast Food Restaurants in Knoxville

“I’ve been eating at this restaurant since my UT days(about 10 years ago! 😭🙂‍↕️😅) and it’s STILL delicious!!! Being from Queens, NYC, this is the only place in Tennessee I trust to make a Reuben that reminds me of home. The staff is so incredibly friendly and have remained that way since the 1st time I came in, 10 years ago! EVERYTIME you drive down Sutherland Ave, ask yourself “why haven’t I eaten here yet?!” Then just do it!! It’s worth it!!“

“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!“

“If you've never been, you need to correct that error ASAP!! Everything they make is top tier! Service is always on point! Run don't walk to this establishment and enjoy...thank me later:) hot honey is overrated and the new sandwich was not that good“

“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 🙂“

“At first glance, Denton's looks like your typical fast food restaurant. Once you see the menu, you'll be happily surprised. They offer burgers, chicken, corn dogs, etc. But in my opinion, what makes this such a great place is the choices for shakes and smoothies for less than half the price of places like Smoothie King. Bobus: they sell full sized funnel cakes!“

“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!“

“The best pizza Florida Chicago🇵🇷❤️🥰👌“

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

“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!“

“Great burgers best burgers“

“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“

“I just had the best experience ever at this Dairy Queen. The customer service was amazing and the employees were so kind. This employee pictured was especially kind and so helpful! I will definitely be back not only for the ice cream, but also for the beautiful and caring employees:)“

“My first time at cookout and it was amazing. It’s so hard to find a place to eat today that’s good pricing and even better food. The lady at the counter was very nice I didn’t catch her name but she had a big smile and was helpful! It was also very clean.“

“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.
😡“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“I just have to shout out Trina at the S Northshore Dr McDonald’s in Knoxville. She is hands down the kindest, most thoughtful employee I have ever encountered anywhere. Every single time she brings out a curbside order, she’s smiling, upbeat, and genuinely warm — not the forced customer service smile, but the real deal.
What really sets her apart is that she comes prepared. She carries condiments, straws, and utensils with her just in case something was missed. That level of care is rare. It shows she’s not just doing a job — she’s actually thinking about the customer experience.
She consistently goes above and beyond to make people’s day better. In a world where everyone is rushing and stressed, Trina radiates kindness. She absolutely deserves recognition. McDonald’s is lucky to have her.
Go Trina! Keep that beautiful heart. ❤️“

“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.“

“The staff was execptional tonight. Robert, Cadence and Grace made pizzas that make us want to come back. Ryan and Nicole made sure everything was delightfully perfect. Loved the team, the pizzas, the experience! Can't wait to visit again. 😍“

“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 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!!“

“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,“

“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.“

“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 👌🏽“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“Delicious and healthy Yum“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Always consistently a good Chick-fil-A meal this is a very busy location. Can get chaotic. The last three times order 12 count nuggets and only received 8 in the box. Will not be driving away ever again before checking. When you pay this much you deserve to receive your actual order.“

“Best tacos in Knoxville by a long shot! The blue corn tortillas are made by hand in the truck! Serving size is ridiculously large. Chorizo con nopales and asada are the two best tacos, in my opinion. Her mole is amazing as well. My husband now refers to her as his "taco lady" and will drive 20 minutes to get her food. Try it! You will not regret it.“

“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 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!!“

“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“

“you guys are the actual best taco bell location ever. i order from this location via doordash so often that it is embarrassing, and i have never received a single incorrect order. that is an incredibly good track record! i have worked at taco bell before, and i can tell from the quality that this location rotates their ingredients and follows taco bell food safety regulations. doesn’t matter what time i order, the food is always to taco bell’s internal standards. huge compliments to the employees here for that – you guys are doing great as far as accuracy and quality goes. keep up the good work, crew.“

“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.“