9 Best New Restaurants in Knoxville

“Food was delicious, some of the best service i've personally have had. After eating the owner came out and talked to the group that I was with. Dude was just a plain old nice guy. Talking about how he got started, and even giving me and my buddy's some advice about what to do with our lives. Definitely will be coming back and wishing the best for this business.“

“I give it 5 stars because what I got (Rom's Bowl with marinated beef) was delicious, and I always want to support the American Dream amongst the newcomers to this country. But I have to say, having traveled in that part of the world, the menu offerings are minimal. I had hoped for more choices, as the food in that region is diverse and delicious. I'm hoping it's just a matter of kitchen space, and that this place is so successful we see more from them in the near future. Best wishes to you, Rom, and welcome to Knoxville.“

“We have had two of their burgers, the mushroom burger and the Oklahoma. This has got to be the best smash burger in Knoxville no joke. They are all super friendly and the food is absolutely amazing and well worth it. I hope these guys stay in business here.“

“Went in for lunch yesterday while we were out & about. It shares the space with Orange Hat brewing Co. We got our food on the pizza side and drinks on the brewery side where we sat. We got a half cheese and half sausage pizza. It was brought out quickly and hot. It had phenomenal thin crust and a really good slightly spicy pizza sauce. The sausage looked like pepperoni but it was flavorful and enjoyable. One of the best pizza experiences since I left Chicago. We also got fried cheese ravioli which were pretty good dunked in the cup of red sauce. Finish all that of with a cold dark Orange Hat Brewery beer. I was given samples to narrow done my choice of beers. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about their beer. This was an excellent dining experience and I would definitely recommend a visit.“

“My wife and I had a wonderful date night at Lilou! Our cocktails were creative and delicious. The decor in the restaurant really transports you to a swanky French brasserie. We enjoyed the Soupe à l’Oignon, Gravlax, and Poulet, all of which were wonderful. Cecil and Cosette took great care of us! And for our cheese course, Jess, the resident fromagère, guided us expertly with favorites and new cheeses to explore. A wonderful experience all around, and I can’t wait to bring friends here! Très merveilleux, Lilou!“

“I had the Stolen Brownie Sundae. It was SO GOOD! The brownie was warmed and had such a good flavor. The custard was great. The toasted pecans were to die for! The chocolate fudge was good. The only problem I see is that the portion was way too much for me. I didn't want to waste a bite of that goodness, so I finished it. I wish there was a small size offered. I felt worse than a baby in a milk coma! I guess you could say I was in a custard coma! ? LOL“

“My experience at Celestina has been great! We have been 3 times since it opened and every time I got something different on the menu. All of the meals have been so good. Their Presidente margarita is the best so I have not varied from that!“

“This location has big shoes to fill in the Knoxville area! Sam & Andy’s has been serving up awesome burgers, fries, steamed sandwiches and milkshakes since 1946! They are a local institution! Since I live in this neck of the woods and drive by this area often, I was excited to have a Sam & Andy’s so close by! We took the roommate and parents out to lunch here today, and we all loved the food! We started off with some onion rings, which were hot and cooked to order! Me and my roommate got burgers, his dad got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, and his wife got the steak salad! I can’t wait to go back here and eat again! This restaurant is not be missed if you are traveling to and from the Knoxville area!“

“Wanda Grubbs was a kitchen runner for my table. She was very courteous and friendly. It was a pleasure having someone delivery your food with a smile.We need more like her to do that job.My hats off to her and to you for hiring such a courteous person.“