22 Best Southern Restaurants in Knoxville

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Cafe 4

Cafe 4 Southern • $$
4 Market Square

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

“I enjoyed the special vegan menu. I went here just for the vegan chef challenge and ordered all the items. Everything was very good. The appetizer was good, but hard to mess up fried food. The dip could use something to flavor it. Like dill or chives. I had issues with the burger bc it was bland. Took it home so I can add condiments. It was strange not having ketchup or mustard for the burger. Also not enough pickles on the burger. The bean patty was falling apart. Kind of hard to eat. Definitely, need some panko or bread crumbs to help hold it together. Otherwise everything was greats. I do wish the chocolate cake had a lot more cherries on top. Bc I absolutely love cherries.

It was clean and the waitresses we very friendly and polite. Parking is a bit challenging and getting there is hard as a disabled person.“

4.8 Superb1709 Reviews
J.C. Holdway American
501 Union Avenue, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Hearth Roasted Shrimp Grits Andouille Sausage Preserved Tomatoes & Shellfish Emulsion
Slow Cooked Farm Egg Potato Gnocchi Chicken Confit \u0026 Hen of the Woods Mushrooms
Slow Cooked Farm Egg Potato Gnocchi Chicken Confit & Hen of the Woods Mushrooms
Valrhona Chocolate Cake Salted Caramel Coffee Ice Cream
Lemon Tart Blueberries Lime & Crème Fraiche Ice Cream
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Onion Jam
Scallion Hushpuppies \u0026 BBQ Onion Aioli
Chicken Wings with Alabama White Sauce
Scallion Hushpuppies & BBQ Onion Aioli
Scallion Hushpuppies & Tartar Sauce

“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)“

4.9 Superb419 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
Seasonal Burrata
Shrimp and Grits
Salmon Sandwich

“Absolutely delicious! We didn’t have one thing we didn’t thoroughly enjoy. I will be dreaming about those Brussel sprouts for days! Very very delicious food, the atmosphere is very inviting and cozy. Big plus that it was an LGBT friendly environment! ❤️“

4.5 Superb450 Reviews
Emma's Southern Kitchen Tacos • $
3701 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fish Tacos with Fries
Biscuits and Gravy
HB Fried Mushrooms
Burger with Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Reuben Sandwich
Banana Pudding
Fish and Chips
Fried Pickles
Chopped Steak

“We had the fish and fries and it was so delicious we really enjoyed! It was so fresh and best around here“

4.7 Superb363 Reviews
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken Southern • $
3101 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken Baked Beans Coleslaw
Fried Green Tomatoes
2 Piece White Plate
Gus's Fried Chicken
Fried Pickle Spears
Sweet Tea Goodness
Half Chicken Plate
2 Piece Dark Plate
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Sweet Potato Pie

“First time here and food was amazing. My husband got the 2 piece chicken with slaw and beans. I got an appetizer the pickle spears 🩷 and snack plate. Highly recommend! Only complaint was cashier on her phone and FaceTiming someone. Loudly. Even while cashing out my check.. never spoke to me.. just felt unprofessional.. but thank goodness the food made up for everything else🩷“

4.6 Superb526 Reviews
Jackie's Dream Southern • $
498 East Jackson Avenue, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

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

“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!“

4.6 Superb500 Reviews
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
1 Market Square, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken with Tea Glaze and Collard Greens
Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Grits
Sweet \u0026 Spicy Chicken \u0026 Waffles
Asheville Hot with Mac-N-Cheese Waffles
Chicken and Waffles with Siracha Honey
Sriracha Honey Fried Chicken & Waffles
Tupelo's Famous Bone-In Fried Chicken
Salt & Pepper Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Life's a Peach Chicken \u0026 Waffles

“Great atmosphere and delicious food!!“

4.4 Superb1168 Reviews
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $
126 Biddle Farms Boulevard, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Salt \u0026 Pepper Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Kid's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
Heavenly Banana Pudding 16oz Serves 2
Sweet \u0026 Spicy Waffles
Sweet Potato Pancake

“What a great place to grab a bite and relax with amazing company! : )“

4.6 Superb128 Reviews
Sullivan's Fine Food Southern • $$
7545 South Northshore Drive, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

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

“Always great and consistent“

4.5 Superb218 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.“

4.6 Superb109 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“

4.3 Superb258 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

“Our waiter was great and our food was fantastic! Would definitely go back!“

4.3 Superb421 Reviews
Kai’$ Kitchen Southern •
3039 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville
5 Superb3 Reviews
Ola's Southern Cuisine 2 Soul Food • $
7220 Chapman Highway Suite 109, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Southern Fried Lobster Tail with Cornbread
Smotherly Love Meal with 2 Sides
Was the Red Velvet Waffle Didn
OMG Fried Chicken Wing Meal
Oxtail Meal with 2 Sides
Martini Shrimp & Grits
OMG Fried Chicken Meal
Angel Eggs with Shrimp
Fried Catfish & Grits
Sweet Love Cornbread

“The jolly rancher jerk chicken wings are out of this world 💕💕💕 amazing customer service and I will be back!!“

4.7 Superb206 Reviews
Corner16 Southern • $
9637 Kroger Park Drive, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

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

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

4.1 Good260 Reviews
Corner16 American • $
1640 Bob Kirby Road, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Green Tomatoes Appetizer
Thunder Road Rooster Sandwich
Bacon Wrapped Burnt Ends
Chicken Tender Platter
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken \u0026 Waffle
Chicken & Dumplings
Rocky Top Hot Brown
Chicken and Waffles
Sweet Potato Fries

“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!“

4.4 Superb559 Reviews
Old City Sports Bar Bar • $
106 S Central St, Knoxville

“Great atmosphere great service“

4.8 Superb74 Reviews
Chef Mo's Cafe Cafe • $
131 East Moody Avenue, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken
Cupcake

“I had the Philly steak and it was absolutely amazing. Everything homemade and fresh, 10/10 thank you.“

4.6 Superb110 Reviews
Maple Street Biscuit Company Breakfast • $
9314 Kingston Pike Suite 112, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Bam Waffle with Asiago Cheese and Bacon Baked into the Waffle
Retro Biscuit Fried Chicken
Maple Chicken Biscuit
Side of Sausage Gravy
Fried Green Tomatoes
Maple Vanilla Latte
Double Berry Waffle
The Squawking Goat
Biscuit and Gravy
The Five and Dime

“Great food, friendly service. Will be back.“

4.3 Superb528 Reviews
Order Up Cafe American • $
First Horizon Plaza, 800 South Gay Street Ste P-365, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

All American Cheeseburger
Cookies

“Excellent food & amazingly friendly staff“

4.6 Superb27 Reviews
Tussie Mussie Bar • $
1109 White Avenue, Knoxville

“Truly, a hidden gem in Knoxville. The hotel itself is absolutely gorgeous and the restaurant exceeded our expectations. The portion size of the fried green tomatoes was extremely generous, and all the food came quick and hot. The service, drinks, and atmosphere were top notch. Will absolutely go back. Knoxville natives, do not sleep on this restaurant!“

4.2 Good20 Reviews
Riverview Market American • $
900 South Gay Street, Knoxville
3.9 Good11 Reviews