Lilou

$$$ • French, Bars

Hours:
428 S Gay St, Knoxville
(865) 577-1700

About Lilou

Lilou offers an exceptional dining experience with a menu featuring delectable appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Highlights include the scallops, duck, truffle macaroni, and the famous parmentier de canard. Customers describe the food as "absolutely delicious and perfection." The attentive and friendly service, with a welcoming atmosphere, enhances the overall experience. Guests appreciate the accommodating menu, especially for those avoiding gluten, and the extensive by-the-glass wine selection. Desserts, such as the gateau Basque, are delightful. The beautiful decor and warm atmosphere make Lilou a top choice for both local residents and visitors. Recent reviews mention the escargot, described as a favorite for flavor and texture, served in a delicious earthy and sweet herbal mixture. The 8oz wagyu flank steak was ordered, with an alternative sauce offered for the fries. Profiteroles were enjoyed as a perfect sweet and savory dessert. Other popular dishes include the Rossini, a melt-in-your-mouth filet with fois gras and the best potatoes, and the Beef Bourguigon, a wonderful home-cooked meal. The restaurant also offers tasty cocktails and an extensive wine list, although some find it a little overpriced.

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Lilou Reviews

4.4
154 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
71%
4
9%
3
8%
2
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Food
4.3
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.6

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Restaurantji Rating

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...read full review

We went here this morning for the first time, after seeing friends posting of their dinner. Nice restaurant, waitress was good. Food was horrendous. The Crepes I got was a huge disappointment. For the price you would think it would be hot. One tiny crepes was lukewarm warm, the other was very cold. Then the $5 dollar croissant which they said are made daily, was cold and dense. Nothing about it says fresh. The $5 coffee cake was dry and crumbly. When I had my crepes returned,...read full review

It's a must stop for me when I visit Knoxville.

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Hours

Monday 4 - 11PM
8AM - 12PM
Tuesday 4 - 11PM
8AM - 12PM
Wednesday 4 - 11PM
8AM - 12PM
Thursday 8AM - 12PM
4 - 11PM
Friday 4PM - 12AM
8AM - 12PM
Saturday 4PM - 12AM
10AM - 2PM
Sunday 10AM - 2PM
4 - 11PM
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