25 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

“I come just for the short ribs and collard greens. It is some of the best that I have ever had. Inside is really nice but I also love sitting on the patio when the weather is nice. I recommend end Cafe 4 to anyone that is from out of town. It is a MUST TRY!!! Also, the punch bowl sangria are insanely amazing!!!!“

4.9 Superb1342 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 \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

“The meal was cooked to perfection. I’ve never had a more tender juicy chicken in my life. The beet strawberry side dish was surprisingly a favorite - on the sweeter side which I enjoyed. For appetizers we got the hush puppies and farm fresh egg with dumplings and both were incredible. You can’t go wrong with anything here!“

4.9 Superb293 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
Sweet Tea Goodness
Fried Pickle Spears
Mac \u0026 Cheese
Sweet Potato Pie
Chocolate Chess
Seasoned Fries
Chicken Dinner

“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 Superb290 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

“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! ❤️“

4.4 Superb264 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
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Benedict

“Great atmosphere and delicious food!!“

4.4 Superb711 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 Superb208 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 Superb75 Reviews
Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
126 Biddle Farms Blvd, 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! : )“

4.3 Superb68 Reviews
Kai’$ Kitchen Southern •
3039 E Magnolia Ave, Knoxville
5 Superb3 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
Peanut Butter Pie

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

4.1 Good185 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 Good157 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
Oxtail Meal with 2 Sides
Angel Eggs with Shrimp
OMG Fried Chicken Meal
Martini Shrimp & Grits
Fried Catfish & Grits
Chicken and Waffles
Fried Chicken Wings

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

4.7 Superb144 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
Half Chicken 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 Superb272 Reviews
Old City Sports Bar Bar • $
106 S Central St, Knoxville

“Great atmosphere great service“

4.8 Superb70 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

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

4.3 Superb314 Reviews
Corner16 American • $
1640 Bob Kirby Rd, 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!“

4.3 Superb310 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
8390 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie
Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Cheddar's Coconut Shrimp
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Honey Butter Croissants
Cheddar's Trio Sampler

“We celebrated my daughter’s birthday in this place, we took an ice cream cake which we asked for a favor to be placed in the freezer and they made the mistake of placing it only in the refrigerator in which it melted, we were disappointed when sharing it with our guests. Fortunately, the manager was kind to apologize for the host’s mistake and bought us with slices of cake from the same restaurant.“

4.2 Good345 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 Superb19 Reviews
Chef Mo's Cafe Cafe • $
131 E Moody Ave, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken
Cupcake

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

4.3 Superb38 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

“very nice place to eat. My husband ordered grilled catfish didn't like the fish but loved the veggies. I always have a vegetable plate and it is delicious.“

4.1 Good453 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
716 N Campbell Station Rd, Knoxville

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Cracker Barrel Biscuit and Dumpling Mix
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Honey Bacon Grilled Chicken
Chicken and French Toast
Country Vegetable Plate
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Biscuits and Cornbread

“Always enjoy going to the CB. Good food at a reasonable price. Always experienced great customer service.“

4.1 Good364 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!!“

4.1 Good322 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
Half Chicken
Potato Salad
Beef Brisket

“Clinton.Tn Went though the drive thru and bought brisket dinner and a brisket sandwich. The brisket was like wallet leather dry and the fries were stale and cold I took it inside and the crew today was so respectful and thoughtful. They apologized and made fresh fries and the just had fresh brisket come out. I will def. Retired because of the customer service I experienced. However, ensuring food meets quality before being served should be more focused on.“

4.1 Good118 Reviews
Riverview Market American • $
900 S Gay St, Knoxville
3.7 Good3 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.“

3.9 Good14 Reviews