50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Knoxville

“My husband and I visited this restaurant for our anniversary, and it was truly unforgettable! The food was absolutely phenomenal, every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was just as impressive; the staff made us feel welcomed, celebrated, and well cared for the entire evening.

We're already talking about coming back again soon! Highly recommend to anyone looking for an amazing dining experience!“

“Fantastic meal and even better staff. Our server, Matthew was amazing! Also need to call out Brooke for having the patience of a saint in dealing with a bunch of terribly misbehaved children. Plus, excellent cocktails and totally reasonable prices.“

“Fantastic girls getting it done! They should play Fail Army on tv,that’s funny.Not as many guys as you think watch sports at all.I know because I go there a lot.“

“staff was friendly and helpful made some great suggestions for someone who has never been there. absolute banger, fresh ingredients, modern take on authentic Italian Pizza, margaritas are class with plenty of modern takes on the menu“

“First time in and it was amazing! Great food, drinks and service.“

“Amazing food and great staff. Always a good experience.“

“Been here several times and every visit has been exceptional! Will continue to eat here and the staff and owners are very helpful, nice, kind people. A must do for all.“

“Best place I've eaten by far. Great food all around. Disappointed they took away the king crab legs BUT still my favorite place to eat. All their meats are perfectly cooked.“

“The food was great, and Gretchen was an excellent server. It’s the second time I’ve eaten here this week.“

“I took my son here for a birthday party, and he had an absolute blast! 🎉 There was so much for the kids to do, and the energy was amazing. I even had a great time myself playing some of the games and enjoying the fun hangout spots. Everything was clean, well-organized, and super family-friendly. We’ll definitely be coming back for more fun soon! 💙“

“We went here for our annual office Christmas dinner. The food was incredible- but the service was TOP NOTCH. All the servers were great but our main server Grace was knowledgeable as most of us had never been there before, our guys can get obnoxious and she handled them great and she was on top of everything. We didn’t feel rushed or like we were waiting for anything even though we spent over four hours enjoying our experience. 5 out of 5 stars would def recommend and am going to personally bring family back for celebrations. Great times were had by us all.“

“Yassin's catered the most amazing dinner for 100 guests and everyone was satisfied, even the gluten free people! they even took the time to garnish with hearts for our big day. they also delivered it, over an hour away, and arrives right on time. thank you so much! love you and your spirit“

“Shout out to the bartender, Tara. You were absolutely phenomenal during our visit! Keep making those amazing White Russians!!“

“The ORIGINAL!!! Character, great food, ALWAYS great!!!“

“Jig and Reel is a Knoxville staple. I’ve been coming here since college. The whiskey menu is extensive so if that’s your thing, this is the place. The food is shockingly good. I have always loved their fish and chips - super crispy, great fries, and homemade tartar sauce. My husband loves their scotch egg. We reserved their side room for an event recently and were so impressed. There was no fee for renting as we had about 30 people there that would be eating and ordering drinks. We were able to decorate the room to our liking (but of course took everything down afterwards). We ordered a charcuterie board and it was absolutely beautiful and delicious. Our server (can’t remember his name but he kinda looks like the DJ ‘Eliminate’) was fantastic. He was fast with orders, very observant of the room, and offered help wherever we needed. I was also happy to see that we were still treated well with it being a queer event - there was no hostility. We’ll happily have more events in the future here.“

“One of my favorite restaurants. The Greek salad, saganaki, roasted chicken, and lobster pasta are incredible. Deserts are a must have. The atmosphere and service is fantastic. It can be hard to book a table, but it's first come, first serve at the bar. Prices are reasonable and match the quality of service, food, and atmosphere.“

“I want to give a big shoutout to our server Jai at Walk-On’s. From the moment we sat down, they were so friendly, patient, and attentive. They checked on us often, made sure our drinks stayed full, and gave great recommendations. The food was delicious, but the service made the whole experience even better“

“Love the food. Everything from egg rolls, soup and ginger shrimp excellent. Eat here once a week would eat more often if they delivered. Food is always fresh and cooked perfectly. You won’t regret your meal here.“

“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!“

“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! ❤️“

“I host events at HiWire and Leslie and her crew have always been so accommodating from day one. They are such a delight to work with. I love the space and how flexible they are with working with any event hosted there. It is extremely dog and family friendly. They always have a great selection of drinks for any pallette. the rooftop is a great spot on good weather days. Definitely recommend checking it out.“

“The best sushi 🍣 and sashimi place in Knoxville Tennessee.“

“the food is always great and the service too.“

“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!“

“Our first visit for dinner won’t be the last! We ordered steak and burgers and were very very satisfied-great quality food! Charity, the manager, and Lily, our waitress, went above and beyond to provide amazing service. It was obvious that that is the standard to which they do business. We were very impressed and will definitely be back!“

“I love their tamales! I bought a wonderful bulk of them earlier this week.“

“First time there. The food and service was very good. We will be back and bring some friends with us .“

“Was driving through Knoxville...looking at google maps and seeing what food options were available for a quick bite. I'm so glad I scrolled just a little east and read about The Burgers. OMG ..for nearly the same price as a fast food burger combo meal I had one of the best burgers ever. Friendly staff...awesome onion rings. Also, they proudly have a wall of food inspection reports where they have scored 100% over and over and over. Highly recommend!!“

“Absolutely love this place.I have eat at a lot of buffets over the years and I can truthfully say thus is by far the best one hands down.The food is fresh, hot and very tasty. Everything from steak to chicken to fish to pinto beans and cornbread,Absolutely delicious. Fried chicken livers and about any kind of vegetable that you could want as well as baked potatos or baked sweet potatoes.All of the employees that you need to deal with for service are always friendly and polite.I would give it 10 out of 5 stars.Yes it's that good!!!“

“My wife, our 3-year-old daughter, and I stopped in today for a late lunch while visiting Knoxville from Ooltewah (Chattanooga). We're always on the lookout for great spots to eat, and this place did not disappoint. While there was a bit of a wait from ordering to getting our food, we weren’t in a rush—and it was absolutely worth it. My wife did also make the comment that she read that everything here was cooked fresh from ordering. Our server was friendly, attentive, and gave us fantastic recommendations after asking a few thoughtful questions. We ended up loving everything we ordered. As we were eating, we overheard another customer commenting on how good the food was and how busy it had been earlier—it was around 2-3 p.m., so we figured the staff was catching their breath after the lunch rush. We’ll be back in town next week, and we’re definitely coming back here! I signed the check and left it at the table, as we had to hit the road back to Ooltewah and didn’t get the chance to properly thank our server. She was excellent, and we truly appreciated her service. We hope to see her again when we're back next week.“

“Originally from WV, currently live in knoxville (2 years). Five years later, this is still my favorite place. Tyelo and Kyle are the best!“

“Really glad it’s finally open. Food is great. Disappointed they do not serve whole wheat tortillas.“

“My husband and I had breakfast there recently, and it was a delight! It felt sort of old-fashioned to me, it was quiet the service was great, and the food was even better!“

“A+. The food was 5star plus!!!! Great server! Highly recommend!“

“Food tastes freshly made. Really good service. Clean. Cheery. Happy place. We had Balter Burgers & house salads. Excellent. Good veggies & burgers cooked well.“

“😅Outstanding food, reasonable prices and friendly atmosphere.“

“Bartender Ryan, was awesome. He delivered delicious sweet & savory cocktails and yummy small plates. Also enjoyed the salmon with crispy broccoli and rice. Comfy warm atmosphere .“

“Our service here for our first anniversary was incredible. Our servers were Jameson, Zach, and Steven and they were an excellent team to have during our dining experience! Everyone one was very polite, kind, and on top of everything throughout the night. Highly recommend that you ask for them on your next night out. We will definitely be going back again!“

“Had an excellent brunch recently! Always great service and amazing food. Cannot recommend enough!“

“Great burgers, awesome service, and good prices.“

“We're visiting Knoxville and were looking for a nice Italian meal. This place didn't disappoint. We were greeted by friendly staff and got a few suggestions. We started with cheesy bread, perfection! The dough was good with a nice chewiness, lots of cheese and garlic. I had a ham calozone and it was cooked perfectly, that great dough, real ricotta cheese and seasoning, a nice robust marina on the side. My husband had the tortellini with meat sauce and garlic bread. The pasta was the perfect. We both had the recommended tiramasu, this is the star of the show. I have never tasted such wonderful food. We each had a fountain drink and all together was only $50. Service was phenomenal. I'm sad to go home because I know I have nothing close to the quality of this place. Absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. We'll be heading there again tomorrow for lunch so we can have it one more time before leaving Knoxville.“

“Absolutely delicious! We ordered the combo for three so we could all try most of the menu and it was ALL good. Warm and well-spiced and comforting. Do yourself a favor and try both the baklava and the spiced tea (you can get it hot or iced!) as well. To top it off, the atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. This was my first time trying Ethiopian food and it will not be the last.“

“Great service awesome food“

“outstanding beer, great food, and a wonderful atmosphere!! 10 out of 10 recommend!! Prost!!“

“We went here for the first time today. What a great restaurant. Food was fabulous and the service was outstanding. Will definitely be back soon.“

“First time to try this place based on reading reviews. Part of our travels is good food. This was a 10 out of 10 for us! Loved sitting out on the patio next to the creek. Waitress was very helpful with the menu, very good service. Oysters were fabulous! Swordfish and Ahai tuna was great! Get the creamed spinach oh my😋the best I have ever had. The manager came around and asked us about our food, we had time to share with her our experience! Thank you for excellent food Russ and Terri Roberson“

“Tucker was amazing enjoyed his knowledge and attitude“

“Amazing service, food, and prices! We love this place. We’ll be back!“

“I’ve heard about this pizza place for a long time and finally went and got a pie and a Caesars salad last night. I got the Dino pizza which is a two meat red sauce pie. One of the best pizzas I’ve had! The crust was delicious, just the right size, not doughy at all. The sauce was fantastic. So tasty. And the toppings didn’t disappoint. Very good quality meats. Overall, a very delicious pizza. I’ll definitely come back.“

“Delicious food, helpful staff. Had a great experience!“