DINING

American

• Calhoun's at Pellissippi Parkway
  10020 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37922
  865-673-3444
  "Home of America's Best Ribs", this restaurant specializes in hickory smoked baby back ribs plus serves a full menu filled with smoked prime rib, grilled steak, fresh seafood, tender chicken, specialty sandwiches, and homemade soups. An all-you-can-eat Catfish Night is available on Tuesdays and an all-you-can-eat Rib Night is available on Thursdays. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

• Calhoun's Microbrewery Atop Bearden Hill
  6515 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37901
  865-673-3377
  A great selection of handcrafted beer that is brewed on site in their custom-built steam-heated microbrewery is available at this attractively appointed restaurant and brewery where you can also enjoy hickory smoked baby back ribs and prime rib, grilled steaks, fresh tossed pizza, and homemade soups. An all-you-can-eat Rib Night is available on Sundays and Tuesdays is Ladies Night. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

• Calhoun's on the River
  400 Neyland Drive • Knoxville, TN 37901
  Knoxville Historic Riverfront
  865-673-3355
  A popular downtown lunch venue, this restaurant overlooks the Tennessee River and offers outdoor dining on open or covered decks. They specialize in hickory smoked baby back ribs plus offer a full menu of grilled steaks, seafood, chicken, prime rib, sandwiches, salads, and soups. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

• Copper Cellar on Cumberland
  1807 Cumberland Avenue • Knoxville, TN 37901
  865-673-3411
  "A Knoxville home grown restaurant", this elegant yet festive restaurant specializes in select steaks and prime ribs plus serves fresh fish and seafood, as well as cold water lobster tails. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sunday. more...  map

• Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
  5001 Central Avenue Pike • Knoxville, TN 37901
  865-688-7396
  A country store restaurant and gift shop that features a country style menu where you can find anything from pinto beans to chef salads, as well as mashed potatoes and roast beef. Corn bread and biscuits come with every meal. The gift shop sells a large variety of country gifts including collectibles, apparel, and cards. Three other locations are available in the Knoxville area. more...  map

• Cumberland Grill
  1807 Cumberland Avenue • Knoxville, TN 37901
  Near University of Tennesee Campus
  865-673-3411
  "A popular campus lunch location", this restaurant offers an extensive menu of specialty burgers, grilled and slow roasted steaks, chicken, seafood, famous prime rib, sandwiches, and salads. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.  map

• Fairbanks Roasting Room
  607 Market Street • Knoxville, TN 37901
  Market Square, Downtown Knoxville
  865-544-3090
  A varied menu of select American dishes, as well as vegetarian choices, are available at this unique restaurant that also features live music every weekend and a large marble dance floor. They are open Wednesday through Saturday for dinner. Reservations are required. more...  map

• Five Guys Burgers and Fries
  10922 Parkside Drive • Knoxville, TN 37923
  865-675-4897
  Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more...  map

• Great American Steak and Buffet
  900 Merchants Drive • Knoxville, TN 37901
  865-687-8773
  Enjoy American style cooking at this restaurant that specializes in steaks plus features a large buffet that contains grilled pork chops and chicken, ribs, ham, barbecue ribs, pizza, an array of side dishes, and breads. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. They have another location at 4310 Chapman Highway. more...  map

• Litton's Market & Restaurant
  2803 Essary Drive • Knoxville, TN 37918
  Across from the Fountain City Duck Pond
  865-687-8788
  "A well known landmark in North Knoxville", this casual dining restaurant serves a variety of delicious American style dishes such as chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and daily luncheon specials in heaping portions. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

• O'Charley's
  8077 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37901
  865-691-5885
  Serving everything from salads to steaks, this well known restaurant specializes in hand-cut and aged steaks plus features an extensive menu of fresh chicken and seafood, fresh-cut salads with special recipe salad dressings, and homemade yeast rolls. Two other locations are available, one at 1915 West Cumberland Avenue and the other at 117 Cedar Lane. more...  map

• Petro's Chili and Chips
  7600 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37901
  865-693-6517
  Famous for their chili and their signature "petros", a unique dish made with corn chips, chili, sour cream, and green onions, this casual dining restaurant also features an extensive menu of traditional and unique American style dishes. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

• Ramseys Restaurant
  5331 Central Avenue Pike • Knoxville, TN 37912
  865-689-4840
  Ramsey's Restaurant is here to serve you, your family and your clientele. Their family atmosphere and home style cooking is just what you have been looking for. The buffet is loaded with the freshest ingredients from their incredible salad bar to the very affordable lunch and dinner items, seasonal vegetables, warm rolls and cornbread, a variety of baked fish, meatloaf, pasta, the list goes on and on. Don't forget about the homemade desserts that you would want to take home and share with everyone. A full seafood buffet on Friday, Steak nights prepared to your specification on Saturday and a delicious menu in between is also featured. more...  map

• Tomato Head
  12 Market Square Mall • Knoxville, TN 37902
  Located Downtown in Market Square
  865-637-4067
  A long time local favorite, the Tomato Head is a dining establishment where you can enjoy specialty pizzas, sandwiches, calzones, pitas, and huge salads daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

Asian

• Kaya Korean Restaurant
  149 Montvue Road • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-691-0237
  Enjoy the authentic, healthy taste of Korea at this restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and serves an array of delicious appetizers and entrees.  map

Bistro

• Manhattan's Antiques Bistro & Bar
  101 South Central Street • Knoxville, TN 37902
  Old City Historic Area
  865-525-2333
  Filled with an eclectic array of antiques, this unique bistro and bar specializes in delicious steaks plus offers an array of tantalizing appetizers and desserts. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...  map

Cafes

• Bull Feathers Cafe
  10535 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37922
  865-690-1786
  A leisurely cafe that offers an extensive menu of great American cuisine including soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, sammies, chicken, seafood, and steaks. A children's menu is available, as well as delicious desserts. more...  map

• Chez Guevara
  8025 Kingston Pike #A • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-690-5250
  Over 1,000 photographs of Elvis decorate the walls of this lively, funky cafe where you can try the tender beef enchiladas served with frijoles and rice or dig into the scrumptious king crab, grilled salmon, and a variety of shrimp.  map

• Mimi's Cafe
  10945 Parkside Drive • Knoxville, TN 37922
  865-675-1362
  Mimi's is open all day, with tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners that feature fresh, quality ingredients with seasonal offerings and healthy options. Fresh baked muffins, omelets, oatmeal, fresh green salads with fruit, chicken pot pies, pot roast with brown gravy - Mimi's offers fresh cooked comfort food.  more...  map

Chinese

• P.F. Chang's
  6741 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-212-5514
  The P.F. Chang's experience is a unique combination of Chinese cuisine, attentive service, wine, and tempting desserts all served in a stylish, high-energy bistro.  more...  map

Contemporary

• Sullivan's Fine Foods
  7545 Northshore Drive • Knoxville, TN 37635
  865-694-9696
  A trendy and casual local favorite family dining spot that serves an extensive menu of creative cuisine including Caribbean chicken, Southwestern dishes, delicious pastas, and fresh seafood complemented by an array of cocktails. more...  map

Continental

• By the Tracks Bistro
  5200 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-558-9500
  Reservations are recommended for By the Tracks Bistro, which serves traditional Continental fare with a Southern flair. Menu items include pecan crusted catfish, beef short ribs, and squash and walnut ravioli. more...  map

Creole & Cajun

• Bayou Bay Seafood House
  7117 Chapman Highway • Knoxville, TN 36735
  865-573-7936
  Featuring bench style tables in an open, sports bar like atmosphere, this restaurant serves a Cajun style menu dominated by seafood. Items on the menu include oysters, frog legs, clam strips, and shrimp.  map

Delis & Sandwich Shops

• Steamboat Sandwiches
  2423 North Central Street • Knoxville, TN 37917
  865-546-3333
  This delicatessen is known for their "supersandwiches" made from choice meats and cheese and features a Roy Orbison dining room filled with memorabilia. Fresh lemonade is also available. more...  map

Eclectic

• American Cafe, The
  7240 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  The Gallery #172
  865-584-1066
  Serving specialty dishes from all over the Americas, this unique restaurant offers a varied menu of down-home Southern favorites, Cajun dishes, Tex-Mex dishes, and West Coast favorites. Items on the menu include Southern style barbecue ribs, original New York pasta pie, Southwestern Chicken, and Texas barbecue chicken pizza. more...  map

• Baker Peter's Jazz Club
  9000 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37923
  865-690-8110
  Located in the historic Baker-Peters mansion that was built in 1840, this unique restaurant and club features an eclectic and contemporary menu with items on the menu including cold water lobster tails, and unique dishes such as Blackened Duck Breast, Beef Tenderloin Au Poivre, and Crispy Atlantic Salmon. Live jazz music is provided on various days of the week. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sunday. more...  map

French

• Northshore Brasserie
  9430 South Northshore Drive • Knoxville, TN 37922
  865-539-5188
  Northshore Brasserie is an authentic Belgian brasserie with phenomenal hand-made French cuisine. A full bar featuring Belgian beers and a superb wine selecion is featured. Open 11 am to 10 pm daily and for Sunday brunch. Take out and custom catering are available. more...  map

• Le Parigo
  416 West Clinch Avenue • Knoxville, TN 37902
  865-525-9214
  A locally owned fine dining establishment, Le Parigo's menu contains selections that are prepared using the freshest organic ingredients. more...  map

• Melting Pot
  111 North Central Street • Knoxville, TN 37901
  865-525-5858
  Enjoy an array of authentic French cuisine at this elegant restaurant that has fairly dark lighting, a finished European style decor, and a comfortable atmosphere. A full selection of alcoholic beverages, as well as a good selection of wines complement your meal.  more...  map

• Orangery Restaurant, The
  5412 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-588-2964
  Filled with a European style decor, this upscale restaurant serves an array of French and Continental dishes in a formal atmosphere. Dishes on the menu include Beef Wellington, Pan Roasted Strawberry Grouper with Tarragon Lobster Broth, Grilled American Kobe Beef Sirloin, and Smoked Salmon Rose with Yukon Gold Potato Blini, all complemented by an extensive wine list. more...  map

International

• Oodles Restaurant and Uncorked Wine Bar
  18 Market Square • Knoxville, TN 37902
  Located in Downtown Knoxville
  865-521-0600
  Located next to Earth to Old City on Historic Market Square, Oodles is the place where you can create your own pasta entree by selecting from a variety of noodles, sauces, and meats. Sit back and relax with a nice glass of wine at Uncorked. more...  map

Italian

• Altruda's Italian Restaurant
  125 North Peters Road • Knoxville, TN 37923
  The Commons
  865-690-6144
  Open nightly for dinner, this elegant restaurant features five intimate dining rooms and offers an array of delicious Italian specialties such as Eggplant Nicole, Pollo Amanda, Rigatoni Anthony, and Shrim Altruda. Specialty coffees and full bar service are also available. more...  map

• Amerigo Restaurant‎
  6901 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-558-6990‎
  Amerigo is upscale and casual and specializes in Italian food. Service is consistenly good and the food is out of this world. Try one of their pizzas, or one of their main dishes such as the Chicken Marsala, Flamegrilled Beef Tenderloin and Portabello Mushroom or the Salmon Filet. Everything is good here. more...  map

• Cappuccino's
  7316 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-673-3422
  Two restaurants rolled into one that serves Northern Italian cuisine such as fresh pastas, veal, and chicken dishes plus serves select steak, prime rib, cold water lobster tails, and fresh fish and seafood. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner, open on Saturday for dinner only, and open on Sunday for brunch and dinner. more...  map

• Naple's Italian Restaurant
  5500 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-584-5033
  Specializing in contemporary Italian cuisine, this restaurant offers veal, beef, duck, chicken, seafood, and pork entrees, as well as delicious appetizers and desserts. more...  map

• Romano's Macaroni Grill
  7723 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  West Town
  865-691-0809
  Open nightly for dinner, this Italian restaurant features over 35 authentic Italian dishes on the menu, all prepared in an exhibition kitchen. Items on the menu include veal, pasta, seafood, steak, pizzas baked in wood-burning ovens, soups, fowl, and homemade desserts. more...  map

Japanese

• Misaki Japanese Steakhouse
  8207 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37901
  865-691-3121
  One of the best restaurants in Knoxville, this Japanese steakhouse features a menu that is dominated by seafood and steaks.   map

Locally Operated

• Market Square Kitchen
  1 Market Square • Knoxville, TN 37902
  Located in Downtown Knoxville
  865-546-4212
  The Market Square Kitchen's lunch menu includes such items as a California chicken club, Virginia ham & cheese, and avocado sandwiches, soups, and salads. Omelets, pancakes, and Belgian waffles are just some of the delicious selections on the breakfast menu. more...  map

Mexican & Southwestern

• Chili's Grill & Bar
  1824 Cumberland Avenue • Knoxville, TN 37916
  865-523-1911
  For nontraditional Southwestern cuisine, visit this fun and festive restaurant that offers signature items such as their famous double-basted baby back ribs, boneless buffalo wings, Southwestern eggrolls, and their colossal hand-batterd Awesome Blossom onion. They also serve numerous margaritas along with a long list of tasty drinks. Two other locations are available in the Knoxville area. more...  map

• Margarita's Mexican Restaurant
  8088 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37923
  865-692-1829
  Enjoy delicious Mexican food with a fun, bright atmosphere at Margarita's! From fajitas to authentic Mexican seafood dishes, you won't be disappointed. more...  map

Pizza

• Chuck E. Cheese's
  8225 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37919
  865-670-8586
  Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more...  map

• Mancino's Pizza & Grinders
  9209 Middlebrook Pike • Knoxville, TN 37931
  865-769-9005
  Mancino's is a family owned and operated eatery that offers made from scratch pizzas, calzones, grinders, salads and pastas. Delivery services are available to a limited area. more...  map

• Pizza Palace
  3132 East Magnolia Avenue • Knoxville, TN 37914
  865-524-4388
  Made-from-scratch pizza, homemade spaghetti and more. Try their homemade spaghetti and meat sauce, hand-breaded onion rings, their famous Greek salad and, of course, the made-from-scratch pizza.  more...  map

Sports Bars & Pubs

• Bailey's Sports Grille
  250 North Seven Oaks Drive • Knoxville, TN 37922
  865-531-2644
  Known for their Grand Champion jumbo chicken wings, this neighborhood sports bar offers a variety of beer selections and has selected video games, pool tables, and darts on site. A variety of sandwiches, appetizers, and steaks are also served.  map

Seafood

• Chesapeake's
  500 Henley Street • Knoxville, TN 37902
  865-673-3433
  Specialties at this local favorite restaurant include signature crab cakes, Maine lobster, bouillabaisse, Alaska King crab, fresh fish, and Gulf oysters. Steak and chicken entrees are also served. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday and Sunday for dinner only. more...  map

Steaks & Chops

• Butcher Shop Steak House
  806 Worlds Fair Park Drive • Knoxville, TN 37902
  865-637-0204
  Unique steakhouse that offers appetizers such as Cajun Sautéed Shrimp plus serves a menu full of ribeye steaks, porterhouse steaks, New York strip steaks, and filet mignon steaks, all grilled over hickory and oak charcoal. more...  map

• Chop House, The
  9700 Kingston Pike • Knoxville, TN 37922
  865-531-2467
  Specializing in premium heavily-aged chops and steaks, this steakhouse offers a full menu of delicious steaks, chops, and sandwiches including their Chop House Prime Rib that is slow roasted in a special oven and served au jus with horseradish sauce available. more...  map

• Outback Steakhouse
  314 A Merchant Drive • Knoxville, TN 37912
  865-281-0999
  A popular restaurant with an Aussie atmosphere that is known for their grilled-to-order steaks, Australian inspired menu and drinks, homemade breads, and their original Bloomin Onion appetizer. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. Another location is at 333 North Peters Road. more...  map

• Texas Roadhouse Restaurant
  3071 Kinzel Way • Knoxville, TN 37924
  865-540-4150
  Featuring a Southwest "Roadhouse" atmosphere, this unique steakhouse serves an array of delicious steaks and made-from-scratch side dishes using only the freshest ingredients available. A tin bucket of peanuts are on all of the tables at this restaurant and full bar service is available. Another location is at 120 Morrell Road. more...  map