New American Restaurants in Knoxville, TN

“I’ve eaten at JC Holdway many of times over the last 4 years with my last visit being earlier this week. The food has always been delicious but this last visit exceeded expectations. We were so excited to eat we didn’t even get pictures of our food.
Of course the food was fresh and local but all elements of every dish we ate were executed at such high levels it blew my wife and I away. From creativity in plating to salt levels and acidity. Our dinner was phenomenal. Thank you to Chef Lenn and the whole team in the kitchen and at front of house.

What we ate:
Smoked fish dip (ask for extra chips if you run out before your dip is gone)
Pork belly biscuits (must order)

Grilled shrimp (my favorite)
Carrots (could have eaten 2 orders of this)

Chicken (stole the show)
Pork chop (amazing flavor)

PB&J tarte (fun eating)“

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

“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.“

“Fantastic food & ambiance every time.“

“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.“

“Originally from WV, currently live in knoxville (2 years). Five years later, this is still my favorite place. Tyelo and Kyle are the best!“

“Been here several times and every visit has been exceptional! Will continue to eat here and the staff and owners are very helpful, nice, kind people. A must do for all.“

“Cute spot, great, fast and efficient service, delicious food!!!! Highly recommend! We had the veggie with omelet with tomato soup- amazing! And the avo toast with bacon- superb!“

“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! 😊“

“From the moment we sat down, the service made the night feel special. Every member of the team was attentive, welcoming, and genuinely committed to making our experience exceptional. The food was out of this world — the steak was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, and incredibly tender. The chicken and dumplings were comfort at its finest, rich, hearty, and absolutely unforgettable. And the drinks… each one tasted like a little sip of heaven, balanced, refreshing, and crafted with real care. An all‑around fantastic dinner with incredible service, phenomenal dishes, and drinks that left us smiling. We’ll definitely be back.“

“First time going and I loved the scallop appetizer and the pork belly! I wanted the lamb and need to go back just for the lamb since they were out. I had the elk chops and they were good! I mainly ordered it for my husband since he couldn't decide between the two dishes and he enjoyed both! Im not a big meat eater but i did love the carrots and scallop potatoes! The service wasnt the best but wasnt the worse. He forgot to give my husbands friend his debit card back and forgot to add lemon to my water and give us utensils..so a little off. They were full but not crowded. Noisy but we can still hear ourselves talk. A little stuffy as the ventilation could have been better but overall I want to go back! Definitely to try the lamb!“

“Great service awesome food“

“Food tastes freshly made. Really good service. Clean. Cheery. Happy place. We had Balter Burgers & house salads. Excellent. Good veggies & burgers cooked well.“

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

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

“Was very good pub / food and service . Met Nic and Paul the owners and the wonderful staff Matt and Emily! I will definitely be back! Thanks again guys..“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere and delicious food!!“

“Great service.. great food...“

“I loved this place. Intimate atmosphere, great drinks, wine and dinner menu. Enjoyed our meal very much.“

“I so appreciate that this restaurant is celiac-friendly and offers to change their gloves. We’ve never had an issue with cross contamination. This is one of the only places in Knoxville my daughter can safely eat. Thank you for being (mostly) gluten free!“

“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!“

“I so appreciate that this restaurant is celiac-friendly and offers to change their gloves. We’ve never had an issue with cross contamination. This is one of the only places in Knoxville my daughter can safely eat. Thank you for being (mostly) gluten free!“

“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!!!!“

“Great place, fun atmosphere, great service!!“