24 Best Southern Restaurants in Knoxville

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Cafe 4

Cafe 4 Southern • $$
4 Market Square, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Warm Pimento Cheese Dip
Market Square Breakfast
White Chicken Flatbread
Parmesan Truffle Fries
Truffle Parmesan Fries
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Strawberry Field Salad

“High class! Don’t get the coffee (it sucks) but overall incredibly good. One of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. No joke. The truffle parm fries are also scrumptious. Atmosphere is wonderful (take your date here!) highly recommended and you can park for free nearby after 6pm!“

4.9 Superb1248 Reviews
J.C. Holdway American • $$$
501 Union Ave, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Hearth Roasted Shrimp Grits Andouille Sausage Preserved Tomatoes & Shellfish Emulsion
Slow Cooked Farm Egg Potato Gnocchi Chicken Confit & Hen of the Woods Mushrooms
Lemon Tart Blueberries Lime & Crème Fraiche Ice Cream
Valrhona Chocolate Cake Salted Caramel Coffee Ice Cream
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Onion Jam
Chicken Wings with Alabama White Sauce
Scallion Hushpuppies & BBQ Onion Aioli
Scallion Hushpuppies & Tartar Sauce
Chicken Wings with White Sauce
Oysters on the Half Shell

“The food was outstanding! So was the service. The atmosphere is great for a nice but not formal experience with a fine-dining flare.

We celebrated our anniversary. Sadly all of the photos are on my wife's phone, but it was all exceptional.“

4.9 Superb208 Reviews
Farmacy Southern • $
5018 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Waffles and in the Bowl Is Black and Blue Fries
Nashville Hot Chicken
Strawberry Cream Cake
Biscuits and Gravy
Small House Salad
Brussels Sprouts
Lunch Hot Chicken
Shrimp and Grits
Salmon Sandwich
Farmacy Burger

“From atmosphere to wonderful service to incredible dining, we give Farmacy 10 out of 5 stars!! ⭐️“

4.4 Superb295 Reviews
Cafe 4 & The Square Room @ Four Market Square Southern • $$
4 Market Square, Knoxville

“Cafe 4 is a reliable place to bring family and friends. The food is consistently high quality and the service is always great. It's a noisy dining room so not as suitable for a romantic meal but for a business dinner, it can also work.“

5 Superb20 Reviews
Jackie's Dream Southern • $
1008 E Woodland Ave, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Tilapia or Catfish Served with Fried Potatoes & Onions Slaw and Hushpuppies
Fried Chicken Wings Collard Greens Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Mac and Cheese
Legs & Thighs Green and Mac & Cheese
Nanny Mary's Fried Green Tomatoes
Nashville Hot Chicken
Chicken Tenders
Banana Pudding
Honey Bun Cake
Fried Catfish

“This is simply the best restaurant in Knoxville. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, the servings are large and the food is hot or cold, depending on what it is. The wonderful slaw is always chilled. In addition, the servers are friendly and efficient, although possibly overworked. What a great experience!“

4.7 Superb272 Reviews
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
1 Market Square, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Grits
Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles
Chicken and Waffles with Siracha Honey
Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken
Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles
Salt & Pepper Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Benedict
Famous Fried Green Tomatoes
Farmhouse Breakfast Platter
Tupelo's Shrimp & Grits GF

“Great atmosphere and delicious food!!“

4.4 Superb727 Reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Southern • $
3101 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Baked Beans Coleslaw
Fried Green Tomatoes
Gus's Fried Chicken
Fried Pickle Spears
Sweet Tea Goodness
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Sweet Potato Pie
Chocolate Chess
Seasoned Fries
Chicken Dinner

“My husband and I love Gus's fried chicken. We recommend Gus's to our friends and they always thank us. Heavyn and Grace are two of our servers we enjoy getting to know. They have the most gracious staff. Thank you!“

4.6 Superb197 Reviews
Myrtle's Chicken and Beer Southern • $
13 Market Square, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Dark Meat Tomato Pie and Mac and Cheese
Buttermilk Cheddar Drop Biscuits
Myrtle's Fried Chicken Sandwich
Big Daddy's Rotisserie Chicken
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Fried Pimento Cheese Fritters
Chicken Fried Steak Benedict
Rib & Chicken Tenders Combo
Nashville Hot Chicken Salad
Signature Chicken Pot Pie

“Hands down my favorite chicken place EVER. I dream about the tomato pie on a regular basis. Always great service and great beer selection.“

4.4 Superb219 Reviews
Corner16 Southern • $
9637 Kroger Park Dr, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Club with Pimento Cheese
Wedge Salad and Grilled Chicken
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
Bacon Wrapped Brisket
Grilled Chicken blt
Fried Green Tomatoes
Rocky Top Hot Brown
California Chicken
Brisket Burnt Ends
Meatloaf Sandwich

“Great food, service, and a happy clean atmosphere!“

4.2 Good208 Reviews
Sullivan's Fine Food Southern • $
7545 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Triple Chocolate Pound Cake & Ice Cream
Grilled Chicken & Goat Cheese Flatbread
Meatloaf Green Beans Mashed Potatoes
Fried Corn on the Cob
Fried Green Tomatoes
Spinach Con Queso
Northshore Salad
Rocky Top Burger
Strawberry Cake
Chicken Tenders

“Always great and consistent“

4.5 Superb33 Reviews
Horn of Plenty Market Southern • $
9132 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Meatloaf Mashed Potato Platter
Chicken \u0026 Dumplings
Fried Catfish Platter
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken and Dumplins
Fried Green Tomatoes
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken & Dumplings
Cowboy Baked Beans
Mac \u0026 Cheese

“There's are very few places to eat home cooked meals an friendly people an great service“

4.1 Good104 Reviews
Gus's World Famous fried Chicken - Lovell Rd Chicken • $
126 Lovell Rd, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

2 Piece White Chicken Dinner with Mac N Cheese and Greens
2 Piece Chicken Dinner with Mac N Cheese and Greens
Chicken Strips with Baked Beans and Mac and Cheese
4 Tenders Fries Mac & Cheese
Chocolate Chess Pie Slice
Pecan Pie and Chess Pie
Sweet Potato Pie Slice
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Chicken Thigh
2 Piece Dark Plate

“Today was my first visit & now I'm a fan! Food was fresh and delicious. Our server was great. If you haven't had this place, run..go today!“

4.5 Superb234 Reviews
Ola's Southern Cuisine 2 Soul Food • $
7220 Chapman Hwy #109, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Southern Fried Lobster Tail with Cornbread
Was the Red Velvet Waffle Didn
OMG Fried Chicken Wing Meal
Martini Shrimp & Grits
Angel Eggs with Shrimp
OMG Fried Chicken Meal
Fried Catfish & Grits
Fried Chicken Wings
Chicken and Waffles
PBJ Lamb Chop Meal

“delicious food. highly recommend. my toddler loved it there too.“

4.5 Superb90 Reviews
Corner16 American • $
1640 Bob Kirby Rd, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Green Tomatoes Appetizer
Bacon Wrapped Burnt Ends
Chicken Tender Platter
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken & Dumplings
Brisket Burnt Ends
Chicken and Waffles
Rocky Top Hot Brown
Sweet Potato Fries
Smothered Chicken

“We ate here twice while we were in town, and we loved it! The servers, Amber and Daniel, were fantastic-nice, attentive and great personalities. We will definitely be back there!“

4.3 Superb173 Reviews
Buddy's Bar-B-Q Barbecue • $
5806 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Hawg Back w Chili & Cheese
Hawgback Pork Fries
Pulled Pork Dinner
Jr Hot Fudge Cake
Corn on the Cob
Pulled Chicken
Pork Sandwich
Beef Brisket
Hush Puppies
Half Chicken

“I ate at the Lenoir City location earlier today for lunch. I had the pork dinner and everything was good except the French fries. They were severely under cooked. They should encourage the staff to use a timer for the fryer and even test them before serving them. Today was disappointing.“

4.5 Superb77 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
5001 Central Ave Pike, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Meatloaf Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: Yes
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Foil Wraps Chicken and Dumplins
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
Maple Bacon Grilled Chicken
The Barrel Cheeseburger
Two Buttermilk Pancakes

“Our waitress was very nice. Our order was 💯. Prices are reasonable and food quantity and quality is top notch! So delicious 😋“

4.1 Good383 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
8390 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad
Cheddar's Coconut Shrimp
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Ribs & Chicken Tenders
Cheddar's Trio Sampler
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae
Monte Cristo Sandwich

“We love to come to Cheddars for lunch! Generally, we all three get salmon with the bourbon glaze. It is so good! The rolls are out of sight! The atmosphere is so nice and conducive to our monthly time of getting caught up with each other. It is also my granddaughters’ most recommended place to eat! The attentive service, delicious food, and wonderful atmosphere makes it a winner!“

4.1 Good246 Reviews
Maple Street Biscuit Company Breakfast • $
9314 Kingston Pike #112, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Bam Waffle with Asiago Cheese and Bacon Baked into the Waffle
Retro Biscuit Fried Chicken
Side of Sausage Gravy
Maple Chicken Biscuit
Fried Green Tomatoes
The Squawking Goat
Biscuit and Gravy
The Five and Dime
Risky Biscuit
Sweet Grace

“The food is always outstanding. The Squawking Goat is never a bad choice, but their steak breakfast tacos are also incredible, as is the biscuit side with jam, and the smashed hash browns. Cute interior, family style seating, and it’s been easy to find a place to sit the last several times I went.“

4.1 Good207 Reviews
Chef Mo's Cafe Cafe • $
131 E Moody Ave, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken

“Chef Mo provided us great food at our recent conference.“

4.7 Superb15 Reviews
Order Up Cafe American • $
First Horizon Plaza, 800 S Gay St Suite P-365, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

All American Cheeseburger
Cookies

“Excellent food & amazingly friendly staff“

4.5 Superb17 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
5615 Clinton Hwy, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Chicken Mashed Potatoes and Gravy Dressings
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
Honey Butter Croissants
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Cheddar's Trio Sampler
Cheddar's Cheese Fries
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Loaded Baked Potato
Chicken Fried Steak

“We ate at the Cheddars on Clinton Hwy in Knoxville and man it was soooo good. My son and I had the sirloin and they were cooked to perfection! There was a slight timing mishap with a soup and salad but they made it right on the spot and I am glad that I did not get that salad earlier because I would not have been able to enjoy every bite of that steak. The green beans? Oh my gosh soooo good. Next time I will forget about the salad and get the two sides. I didn't catch our server's name but she was great! Shout out to server: hey girl tell us your name! you don't have to say I am _____ and I will be your server. But maybe, and my name is _____ if you need to get my attention. That is what I used to do. And you were great! Thank you Cheddars!!! Oh and Kyle Busch is my driver!!“

4 Good227 Reviews
Riverview Cafe American • $
900 S Gay St, Knoxville
3.7 Good3 Reviews
The Firefly/ Marble City Kitchen American • $
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Brisket Sandwich with Sweet Potato Fries
K-Town Classic Bacon Burger
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Steak

“Brought my whole family. Including the dog. All were treated wonderfully. Food was fantastic. Will definitely be back.“

3.9 Good69 Reviews
Tussie Mussie Bar • $
1109 White Ave, Knoxville

“Service 10/10Drinks 10/10Food 9 /10Really enjoyed the Monkey Finger and Johnny Appleseed drinks. The 8:55 PM ritual was fun and the free sample was tasty. Burger and chicken sandwich were great and the side salads were well worth the upcharge. Waitress was attentive and friendly. worth the visit.“

3.5 Good10 Reviews