Knoxville: Downtown Food Tour with Tastings and Guide
Discover the flavors of Knoxville on a guided food tour. Enjoy tastings at local restaurants, learn about the city's history, and explore the neighborhoods of Market S...
8 new american places in Knoxville we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Knoxville | New American across every city.
New American cooking is where Knoxville's chefs experiment most freely, mixing Southern roots with broader influences. Bistro at the Bijou on Gay Street and The Plaid Apron in Bearden lead the farm-to-table and bistro side, while Holly's Eventful Dining brings an eclectic touch to Bearden. The category captures a city in the middle of redefining its fine-casual table.
Bistro at the Bijou ★ 4.4
gay-street · 807 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Bistro at the Bijou on South Gay Street, attached to the historic Bijou Theatre, runs a pre-theater menu in one of downtown's oldest buildings.
Holly's Eventful Dining ★ 4.3
bearden · 5107 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Holly's Eventful Dining on Kingston Pike, chef Holly Hambright's long-running Bearden room since 2006, runs a daily-changing seasonal menu of eclectic.
Litton's Market and Restaurant ★ 4.6
fountain-city · 2803 Essary Drive, Knoxville, TN 37918
Litton's Market and Restaurant on Essary Drive in Fountain City since 1946, the family-run burger and bakery counter, sells the famous burger.
Bistro at the Bijou ★ 4.4
gay-street · 807 S Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Bistro at the Bijou on South Gay Street, the dining room attached to the historic Bijou Theatre, runs a pre-theater menu and live jazz Tuesdays in one.
The Plaid Apron ★ 4.6
bearden · 1210 Kenesaw Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919
The Plaid Apron on Kenesaw Avenue in Sequoyah Hills, the long-running Southern brunch and dinner room, runs Wednesday-to-Saturday dinners sourcing from East.
Holly's Eventful Dining ★ 4.3
bearden · 5107 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Holly's Eventful Dining on Kingston Pike, chef Holly Hambright's Bearden room running a daily-changing menu, anchors Knoxville's local-source eclectic.
Stock and Barrel Late Bar ★ 4.4
market-square · 35 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
Stock and Barrel on Market Square keeps the bourbon bar past kitchen close on weekends, the 300-deep American whiskey list running into the late night.
Petro's Chili and Chips ★ 4.0
market-square · 29 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902
Petro's Chili and Chips on Market Square, the Knoxville chili-on-Fritos concept born at the 1982 World's Fair, runs $6-10 Petros downtown daily.
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Knoxville: Sunset Dinner Cruise on Tennessee River
Sail through Knoxville's scenic waterways. Relish a three-course meal at your private table while enjoying a breathtaking sunset.
Knoxville: Scenic Lunch Cruise on the Tennessee River
Cruise along Knoxville's riverfront while enjoying a delicious meal. Relax in comfort and take in sights like Neyland Stadium.