36 Best Seafood Restaurants in Knoxville

“We had a wonderful dinner here. We tried 35 North and left after sitting for a long period and being ignored by staff to even take our drink order. We wandered across the street to Elkmont and had a superlative experience. Wow. We sat at the chef’s bar. We had numerous staff waiting on us with exceptional professionalism. I haven’t service like that in a long time. Kenna, our server, was simply amazing. The food was delicious. We will be back.“

“charisma is the best waitress! great food, fast delivery, no watered down tequila!!! love it!!“

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

“Was our first experience dining here tonight and WOW it was amazing! The best steak I've had in my life and the seafood was perfect and delicious. I enjoyed every bite we had tonight. The dulce dessert was spectacular and the service was impeccable as well! Perry out server was a dream!!“

“Very good place to eat!!! All the staff are super friendly!!! Food was delicious!!!“

“Tucker was amazing enjoyed his knowledge and attitude“

“best ribeye I've had in a while. service was excellent! food was outstanding! p.s. ahi tuna Stack has pineapple! delicious!“

“Food was very good and large portions, to which I give it a 9 out of 10; when waitress presented the bill, she stood there while we looked at the bill and added a tip to the paperwork. We always tip restaurant staff, however it was quite uncomfortable when we reviewed the bill and decided how much the tip should be...just sayin'.“

“This was my first time visiting this location. The service was absolutely excellent. We had a large party of twelve people, but the waiter and waitress kept everything moving quickly. My drink was constantly full. The food came out amazing. One of the best steaks I've had. Definitely save room for dessert.“

“The whole experience was pleasant and the food was absolutely delicious.“

“I will begin by saying that this was an absolutely brilliant dining experience. The food was phenomenal, the service and general hospitality was top notch and the atmosphere was laid back and casual.

I'm quite shocked by a lot of these reviews, mainly the ones that are complaining about the price. Please tell me where in Knoxville, or really most metropolitan areas, that you can get all you can eat Raw oysters, two different kinds of mussels, crab legs, smoked salmon, a variety of cold salads and the best Clam chowder this side of the Mason Dixon line for under $50 a person???

BUT WAIT!!!! Also included in that price are at least three different kinds of cooked fish, a chicken option, prime rib cooked to perfection (with or without a savory aus jus, raw horseradish or horseradish sauce), a fresh pasta station and a variety of desserts, which are also all you can eat (if you're simply greedy) and a beverage as well??? The answer is nowhere. Quit showing how utterly cheap you are while giving your review.

The service was incredible. Everyone worked as a team, our server, Gavin, was incredible on his knowledge and attentiveness without being annoying and everyone we came in concert with that worked here was incredibly friendly without being fake. Also, the buffet was constantly being refreshed the entire time we were there. Kudos to the back of the house.

The seafood buffet, all though estranged from the menu after the pandemic is a Knoxville staple and has been for decades. When I did standup in the 90s I would stay at The Radison, which is now Crown Plaza, just for the seafood buffet alone. It was $35 then (30+ years ago) and didn't have as many options as it currently does now. Not to mention, it's way better now. Again, stop complaining about the price.

Set in an incredibly nice hotel, with a lounge on the first floor, Mahogany's is a flight of stairs above with natural light from the high windows, with a decent, but obstructed view of downtown Knoxville and a semi quiet tone to the restaurant in general. Reservations are highly recommended.

In closing, outside of the house white wine, everything was pure perfection and will be a regular monthly destination for me and my wife. I highly recommend this establishment.“

“Thursday night special $20 Lobster and shrimp was a very good value. The lobster tail appeared to be 6oz. Another at our table enjoyed her salmon entree. The initial settings of forks and knives had some dishwasher residue spots, but Jacob quickly got us clean replacements. Got in after 8pm, so no waiting.“

“Dang this place is good. Lobster crab cakes, filet with ravioli filled goat cheese, halibut, matcha cheesecake and the chocolate cake. As well as the 5 drinks we got. I really appreciated the Non alcoholic section. Thanks stir!“

“It was our first time here and we will definitely be back! We went to have a final last date before my husband left for Basic training. We had Zach as a waiter and he did a phenomenal job. As a former waitress myself I was impressed with the amount of tables he was able to juggle while still being attentive to our needs; not an easy thing to do! The food was wonderful and very well priced.“

“My husband and I celebrated our Anniversary there. Dominic took exceptional care of us! He was professional, friendly, and was terrific at anticipating our needs. The hostesses were so sweet too. One of them gave us a handmade Happy Anniversary card that was from the staff that was so cute. I really appreciated that gesture. We both had steak. I had the steamed broccoli and corn creme brulee. He had the onion rings. All of our food was amazing and delicious! We were so happy to have received the Heath Bar dessert w homemade ice cream on the House! The inside is beautiful too. Thank you Chop House for making our Anniversary dinner so special. ❤️❤️❤️“

“2nd time here! It's great food and wait staff doesn't rush , nor do I. Very relaxing“

“Great service and great food!! The staff and the manager make sure you enjoy your meal and your evening. We will definitely be back ?“

“We go here often and always get great food with generous portions at a good price. The service is always good and the food comes out pretty quickly even though they are usually pretty busy. We have been to several Mexican restaurants around town and this is our go to because of the consistent quality and service.“

“We husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day at Fleming’s. This was our first experience, and it was wonderful! My filet was cooked perfectly. Chelsea was an awesome server! We will be back!“

“I've got this place as one of my FAVS. The food is absolutely delicious, the atmosphere is a vibe and the history on how this place came about is beautiful. I appreciate the owners for taking the time out to allow the public to experience a piece of their history also through great food!“

“Great service.. great food...“

“I stopped in today just to try this place out and it did not disappoint. I can't wait to come back . It was so good I ordered a to go order for tonight as well. The staff was super friendly as well“

“🐙 seafood menu is extensive. my octopus + shrimp was cooked delightfully. the many salsa options was excellent. I am a queso afìcionado. the queso was delicious. next trip I will get the grilled whole octopus. Happy to have found an authentic Mexican seafood place 🤍 good service.“

“I don't understand all the bad reviews. The service was excellent thanks to Ashley our server and we both had large excellent salads and the great meatball appetizer. Bread and olive oil was excellent. I am not a chain restaurant fan but this was very good.“

“I just want to share that we ALWAYS get our seafood from here. Yesterday we went to pick up a 20 person shrimp boil from them bay to find out someone had overheard our IN STORE order a few days before when we ordered it and that person who was behind us in line arrived at the shrimp dock at opening, gave the workers our name, and made off with our Pre made 20 person boil that we had already paid for. The staff were so shocked and we Felt horrible for them. They QUICKLY threw together another 20 person boil and they were apologetic and very accommodating. They know me and recognized that we shop there and they were so nice. I can't say enough about how well they handled it. To the person that scammed this small business. SHAME on you. This business did NOT deserve this.“

“The food tasted great and very fresh. we had a ton of fun getting dirty too lol“

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

“Have eaten there three times and had one to go order. Very pleased each time with the food and service. Very reasonably priced also.“

“Excellent food, great portions. Salmon, catfish, hush puppies, okra...Delish!“

“My husband and I and another couple went for the all you can eat Friday lunch special at Q Korean Steakhouse. It was an incredible value, scrumptious food and outstanding service! We had lemon chicken, 2 servings of our favorite pork belly, spicy pork bulgogi, K-beef and Hawaiian beef bulgogi. I expected slow service since you have a 2 hour time limit, but we ran out of room long before time ran out! The sides that are included were all very good! The kimchi was delicious and just the right spice level, broccoli salad, macaroni salad, pickled cucumber, pickled radish and more! It was a great experience and we are all looking forward to coming back and trying more!“

“Absolutely wonderful . Food was top notch for LJS , fresh , hot and reasonable for fast food . They got a health score of 100 also .

Dietary restrictions: It is deep fried seafood .

Kid-friendliness: It is listed as a family restaurant .

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes !“

“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 stopped here with my husband and Mother-in-law and wow. The food was amazing and we all have enough from a combo meal each to all eat another two or three times!!! Even my mother-in-law gave samples of her orange chicken and bragged on how delicious it was. My husband got the Bourbon Chicken and I got my all time favorite Moo Goo Gai Pan. The egg rolls are double size!!! We are so pleasantly stuffed and smiling ear to ear. We all 3 recommend Panda Garden to everyone who wants delicious Chinese food. So thankful to have been led there by Google. Definitely going there when we go thru Knoxville needing to stop and get some good food.“

“JesusChristHeals. JesusChristHeals. Jesus Christ Heals?“

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

“It's a small and outdated place that seems to do most of its business through carryout and delivery. However, don't let that fool you. The food I have gotten is always great tasting, portions are very generous and everything always tastes so fresh“