50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Knoxville

“We had a fantastic evening - first we were proactively moved from a table next to a large group and therefore noisy to a quieter space in the restaurant- where does that ever happen - secondly our dinners were exquisite- creativity and quality above the price - one of the best meals we’ve enjoyed in a while - had the tuna crisp - burrata salad -osso buco - chicken and trout - financier and olive oil cake - we would happily order any of those again - thank you for a wonderful evening - we will be back !“

“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!!!!“

“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“

“Hayden was our server and he was so friendly and got the the entire order correct! We had a party of 18+ ladies Highly recommended !“

“Best breakfast, friendly staff!!“

“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.“

“We had our son's 13th birthday party. The kids had a great time and the staff was amazing. We had to plan it last minute due to the weather and the manager made it happen. The menu is from Bit Burger so you won't be disappointed. I do recommend to bring kids only during the day.“

“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“

“Greated and treated as friends, first time we have been to Little Nickys. Chef Scott was great. Chris and Suzy Biecker Sharp Funeral Home“

“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!!!“

“Food, service, and atmosphere outstanding.
Great place to take your date for romantic dinner.
Our server was new but very knowledgeable.
We were guests of another couple and don’t normally eat at such pricier places, but agree you get what you pay for here.“

“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.“

“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!“

“One of my favorite places to eat anytime I am in Knoxville. Great vibes, food and drinks not to mention the best is Kayla. Always so polite, kind, attentive with an up beat attitude and smile on her face. Such a joy. But please bring back Tuscan Chicken 😀“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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! ❤️“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Quite frankly & straight to the point, for years I only went to another local Knoxville sushi spot that had half price sushi nights. Then my husband introduced me to Tangerine & it's the only place I happily go to & pay full price. The employees are the nicest ever! The food is great! The hot dishes are always piping hot & the sushi is great! We go at least once a month, if not more often. Presentation is always on point.“

“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!“

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

“Every single tamale I have tried left me with a full and satisfied belly!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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 .“

“Food was delicious, staff were friendly and inviting. Inside is calm and cozy without harsh lighting.“

“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.“

“Great service awesome food“

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

“Great atmosphere and delicious food!!“

“What an incredible place. Everything is made by hand or made fresh! The fried fish and shrimp is lightly battered so it’s not greasy and very palatable. The slaw is made in house as well as fresh greens are cut prepared daily. The banana pudding is out of this world.Maddie was an amazing server. Did an excellent job explaining our questions about the menu when you stop by ask for Maddie.“

“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“

“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.“

“Tucker was amazing enjoyed his knowledge and attitude“

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