Best Chili in Knoxville

17 restaurant menus in Knoxville, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Aubrey's
Aubrey's
90/100 (493 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Catfish
Crab
Pimento Cheese
Tuna
Sandwiches
Cakes
Salmon
Burger
Pesto
Hamburgers
Fish
Crab Cake
Pork
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Shrimp
Ribs
French Fries
Pasta
Fish & chips
Nachos
Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Chili
Crawfish
Mac and cheese
Sit down
Bar
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
Nick & J's Cafe
Nick & J's Cafe
89/100 (1116 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Diner
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
American
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
French Fries
Burger
French Toast
Toasts
Grilled cheese
Hamburgers
Omelette
BLT
Beef
Club Sandwich
Pastrami Sandwich
Biscuits and gravy
Dumplings
Pancakes
Meatloaf
Salad
Chili
Sit down
American
Diner
Café
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
Aubrey's Strawberry Plains
Aubrey's Strawberry Plains
89/100 (626 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Queso
Thunder Road Burger
Tuna
Strawberry Salad
Sandwiches
Crawfish
Rockefeller Pizza
Salmon
The House Salad
Burger
Catfish
Hamburger
Hamburgers
Cakes
Crab Cake
Fish and Chips
Pesto
Cheesecake
Filet Mignon
Fish
Fish & Chips
Meatloaf Dinner
Pork
Tapas
Chicken Salad Club
Tacos
Rattlesnake Pasta
Ribs
Old School Nachos
Seafood pasta
Wine
Tomato Bisque
Pasta
Chicken Fingers
Grilled Salmon Tacos
Meatloaf
Alfredo
Haystack Pasta
Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Pizza Rockefeller
Wings
Cheesecakes
Apple Walnut Cobbler
Chili
Fish & chips
Key lime pie
Thick Cut Potato Chips
Crab
Sit down
American
Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Lonesome Dove Knoxville
Lonesome Dove Knoxville
88/100 (1656 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Vegetarian Friendly
Steakhouse
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Ribs
Bass
Meatballs
Beef
Quail
Crawfish
Catfish
Lobster
Pesto
Pasta
Fish
Salad
Pork
Chili
Wild boar
Crab
Duck
Oyster
Foie gras
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We just had our first visit on New Years Eve, and can I just say WOW?!! The menu planned was just divine! Our favorites were the wild boar, and the..."
Angie Cothran
"We really enjoyed our whole dining experience from start to finish. Even though it was busy we did not feel rushed. The food was excellent and we..."
Thor Lawrence Sell
"Absolutely wonderful! We loved the food, atmosphere, and our waiter was fabulous. Highly recommend Lonesome Dove. Will be coming..."
Ashley Akers
"This is by far the best restaurant in Knoxville! The building is beautiful, the decor is unique, the food is phenomenal, and yet the atmosphere is..."
Morgan McCord
"Husband took me to this wonderful restraunt for my birthday, July 27th. The food from start to finish was just perfect. Absolutely nothing else like..."
Bobbi Floyd
Abuelo's
Abuelo's
87/100 (705 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Fajitas
Shrimp
Nachos
Queso
Beef
Tilapia
Salad
Chili
Scallops
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
"This is the best Mexican I've ever eaten! The chips are thin and homemade and come with three homemade salsas. I had the firecracker shrimp tacos and..."
Robin Donnelly
"We drove 2 1/2 hrs to go to this restaurant for my husbands birthday. This is his favorite restaurant and we have never been disappointed at any of..."
Bonnie Louise Gibson
"I had a combo plate which had a taco, enchiladas, tamale, chile relleno, beans, guacamole...all very tasty. The server was attentive, but not overly...."
Sam Martin
"First timers. My wife and I chose this place for lunch, despite some mediocre reviews. The restaurant had a very pleasant Spanish atmosphere. We..."
Bob Hansen
"This is my favorite restaurant!! The papas con chile is my absolute favorite. I have tried many things on the menu, but I usually come back to some..."
Kristal Roskelly Tate
"Great time with family eating mexican food...loved the low carb options including the pork..."
Nate Tucker
"Love this Abuelo’s! John, the manager, is always very attentive and an amazing manager. His staff are motivated, efficient and friendly. The food..."
Ginny Cliett
"Food is very fresh and well mad. Service top notch! Love the cocktail..."
Michelle Lynn Burkhalter Richey
"My first time here and i have to say this is the best place I have eaten at in a very long time. Great food and atmosphere. Hope to go back..."
Jeff Owens
"The dinner was amazing!! We shared the pork medallions with 2 enchiladas and a bowl of guacamole, everything was prepared to perfection! The service..."
Eve Blanton-Mynatt
"One of my favorite places when I am out in Knoxville . Great food, have never been disappointed with the food or the service when I go. I'll..."
Brenda Pitts Garrison
"Best dinning experience we've had in a long time. Our waiter JJ was on top of everything we needed. Best Mexican restaurant in..."
Amy Walters-Witherspoon
"The food was great, atmosphere was really good, staff was very..."
Faye Wright
"Every time I've been there, everything has been top notch! One of our favorite places to..."
Vaughn Starnes
"Abuelo's Mexican restaurant in Knoxville is a super restaurant to eat at . They have great athentic mexican food. Prices are reasonable.I love to eat..."
Bob Cummings
"One of my favorite places when I am out in Turkey Creek. Great food, have never been disappointed with the food or the service when I go. I'll..."
Melissa Tetera
"The food and service were great. The atmosphere is excellent too..."
Milia Nichole Buchanon
"Great Atmosphere- very little wait time - great service- and fantastic..."
Shirley Trent
"Great food and service! I love their chicken fajitas! I keep ordering just because they are so good. I love the fact that they give you choices of..."
Joy Walters
"Ummmm. Can i give 6 stars?? Couldn't be more..."
Paul Semande III
"Me and my husband ate brunch here yesterday, for the first time , and everything was amazing, the The atmosphere was great and the food was..."
Kathryn Skye Bland
"Best Mexican and Tex Mex around. Pricer than most but there is a reason for that. Margaritas are a..."
Bill Hines
Not Watsons Kitchen + Bar
Not Watsons Kitchen + Bar
85/100 (698 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Bar
American
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Brunch
Pork
Tacos
Pasta
Ribs
Salad
Sandwiches
Wings
Chili
Cheeseburger
Mac and cheese
Fish & chips
Burger
Cheesesteak
Scallops
Grilled cheese
Chicken And Waffles
Oyster
Tater tots
Waffles
Calamari
Hamburgers
Tuna
Calamares
Ceviche
Cobb Salad
Salmon
Fried pickles
Shrimp
Pimento Cheese
Beef
Turkey Burger
Fish & Chips
Pesto
Tapas
Fish
Fish Taco
Sit down
Bar
American
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
D&b Hot Dogs And Ice Cream
D&b Hot Dogs And Ice Cream
85/100 (1021 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Lunch
Dinner
Burger
Beef
Chili
Hot Dog
Ice Cream
Café
Fast food
American
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Double Dogs
Double Dogs
84/100 (1011 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
French Fries
Nachos
Sandwiches
BLT
Fried pickles
Cheeseburger
Queso
Burger
Hamburgers
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Chili
Mac and cheese
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
Taste Of Thai
Taste Of Thai
83/100 (791 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Asian
Thai
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Green Curry
Noodle
Yellow Curry
Shrimp
Red Curry
Beef
Dumplings
Salad
Chili
Crab
Pad Thai
Curry
Sit down
Thai
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is my family’s favorite place to eat! The food is always fresh and excellent! My son's favorite is the TOT Fried Rice and I have to say, it is..."
Jeannie Hall Ward
"Its the best thai food i have ever had love it . i would recommend this restaurant to everyone that loves Thai..."
Sarah Yaugher Simonds
"Great food with a spicy scale that can cater to anyones needs. Katie is the best bartender in town in both her personality and cocktail making..."
Megan Muzzy
"This is a regular stop for me! We have been dining at Taste if Thai for years and always come away satisfied. We take our out of town friends who..."
Nancy Chance Mitchell
"Best place to eat friendly staff me and my brother loves this place keep up the good..."
Ray Jones
"My first trip was exceptional! Our server was knowledgeable, pleasant and professional, could not ask for more! Our food was delicious, served..."
Sissie Suddarth
"Eat here VERY regularly. Service is excellent and the food is even better. It's not on the menu, but the dry noodles are insane. My husband LOVES..."
Dana McKinney
"Pad Woonsen!!! This place has been a long time favorite - quality, delicious Thai..."
Rachel Baker Warren
"The Pad Thai is amazing! Nice servers, never have had a bad..."
Ted Loposser
"Excellent food cream cheese crab rolls are to die for. I would..."
Victor R Pacheco
Chuy's
Chuy's
83/100 (4535 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegan Options
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Tortillas
Fajitas
Nachos
Queso
Shrimp
Tres Leches
Beef
Fish
Pork
Salad
Chili
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Sit down
Mexican
Southwestern
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"I haven't been to a chuy's in something like 25 years. I had fond memories and since moving to Tennessee wanted to try it again. First ordered a..."
John Kidd
"Love Chuy's! Always great food and great service! Salsa and creamy jalapeno dip is the..."
Beverly Rooker
"The food was amazing! This is my new favorite place! Food is fresh and hot! Service was..."
Christie Bowman Magnus
"My husband, daughter and I stopped in Saturday for our first time. We were seated promptly and our waitress Ariana was the best! The food was really..."
Valentina Gray
"Hot food hot, cold food cold, very attentive service. Employees looked engaged in everything they were doing. My first visit to this..."
Mark Walkup
"Never found a Chuy's that we didn't love and we have eaten at many. Knoxville Chuy's is our favorite..."
Paul Scheberle
"Great food, great service, fun atmosphere! Tortilla chips are awesome! Fantastic drinks...."
Barbara Brauch
Litton's Market & Restaurant
Litton's Market & Restaurant
83/100 (954 ratings)
Dessert
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Cheeseburger
Chicken Sandwich
Burger
Cheesecakes
Key lime pie
Hamburgers
Pimento Cheese
Cakes
Beef
Hamburger steaks
Fish
Salad
Clam Chowder
Chili
Chowder
Cheesecake
French Fries
Sit down
American
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Texas Roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse
83/100 (384 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Dinner
Burger
Shrimp
Salad
Chili
Ribs
Sirloin Steak
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
Chez Guevara Restaurant
Chez Guevara Restaurant
82/100 (1064 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Late Night
Queso
Pork
Beef
Salad
Chili
Crab
Tapas
Tacos
Burrito
Tortillas
Fajitas
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
Petro's Chili & Chips
Petro's Chili & Chips
80/100 (752 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
American
Healthy
Healthy
Mexican
Southwestern
Southwestern
American
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
Sit down
American
Healthy
Southwestern
Fast food
Takeout
Drive Thru
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Great service with nice workers. We ate inside, although this place is mainly for driving through. Petro's is a classic and it's really awesome that..."
Shonna Nelson
"Excellent food, has been years since I ate there, always forget about the place. In and out no problem, fast and..."
kris kitts
"The food was okay but the staff was friendly. They basically sell chili bowls, nachos, hot dogs, and baked potatoes. I really liked the fact that..."
The Yoga Chick
"35 years ago Petro's had locations around Nashville including downtown. Besides the great flavor, what stood out was the difference in temperature..."
Brian Foster
"Petro bowl was great! Sweet tea was.... Unique, had a very distinct flavor, not sure what the signature was but it was not my favorite but worth..."
nick durgan
Chili's Grill & Bar
Chili's Grill & Bar
78/100 (416 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Southwestern
Bar
American
Southwestern
American
Lunch
Dinner
Fajita Trio
Burger
Bottomless Chips & Salsa
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Chili's Secret Sauce Burger
Triple Dipper
Chili
Spicy Shrimp Tacos
Old Fashioned Cheeseburger and Fries
Fajitas
corona
Chicken Fingers
Cuervo Blue Margarita
House Salad with Ranch Dressing
Cheeseburger with Fries
Molton Chocalate Cake
Mango Margarita
Steak and Mashed Potatoes and Mac N Chesse
Fresh Guacamole
Sizzling Fajitas Mixed Fajitas
Boneless Wings & Fries
Quesadilla Explosion Salad
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Sit down
American
Southwestern
Bar
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Bartender was nice. Food was good. It was 2 for 1 beer day. They really have some good deals. 3 for $10, 2 for $22 and 8 dollar lunch deals. The..."
Karen Anderson
"We did a curbside pickup and the food came out a lot faster than we expected. It was quick and easy. The food was really good, too. It was all packed..."
Kearston Lane
"I hadn't been to this Chili's in probably 7 years, until my visit last week. I went in with low expectations, but was pleasantly surprised. Everyone..."
Courtney
"Was very good hot and fresh had a great server even if there was only three there she ran her butt off. Everything was just as expected. The only..."
Valissa Cox
Knox Burgers
Knox Burgers
76/100 (880 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Chili
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I recently had a turkey burger and fries that was really delicious!! Definitely recommend trying the food..."
Kristi Sharp Walker
"Burgers, chili cheese fries and milkshakes were delicious!..."
Cristine Cook
"Amazing food and amazing..."
Holli McAlpin Mayes
"Excellent burger place. Great choice among many in Knoxville. You can build your own Angus beef burger or order from about 6 or 7 suggested burgers...."
Just a guy named Joe
"My two son's and I love eating at Knox Burgers each week. Knox Burgers are in a class all by themselves. They are not just a restaurant that serves..."
Dionne Fields
"I think the fountain city area is becoming increasingly competitive when it comes to burger's lately. But, Knoxburgers definitely holds their own..."
Big Drew
"Good burgers and fried foods. I opted to build my own burger but the ones on the menu are quite good as well. Friendly table service, this is a step..."
Chris Grove
"These are excellent ‘bar burgers’. A little greasy and delicious. You know exactly what you’ll get. The best part about this place, though, is..."
Eda Bette Olson
Chili's Grill & Bar
Chili's Grill & Bar
75/100 (2344 ratings)
Restaurants
Barbecue
American
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Mexican
Southwestern
Barbecue
American
Bar
Pub
Lunch
Dinner
Burger
Salad
Chili
Fajitas
Sit down
American
Barbecue
Bar
Southwestern
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great flavor! Great customer service. The steak made me laugh as it was a bit small, but I'm not complaining due to it being cooked to my liking and..."
Happy Theresa
"Always seated quickly even when they are busy. We always have way more food than we can eat. The kids really like any kids meal options where they..."
Joey Exum
"I've done multiple reviews on this particular chili's, but this time the service above 5 stars,and the food was just as good. Our server was on top..."
Rob
"Always great food and service, mini burgers, honey chicken stips, and fried pickles are a great selection. Wife had the fajitas. The fajitas make a..."
Michael Cobb
"Server did not wear a masks. The booth was clean and the food fabulous. I ordered the double BBQ bacon cheese..."
Tiffany S. Grant
"I was super hungry so I forgot to take pictures of our queso and chips and salsa and our egg rolls. My husband loves the southwestern egg rolls and..."
Jill Blewett
"Chili's still is good. I like the variations in the menu that they've added recently. Our service was excellent the night we went. Young lady did a..."
William Freeman
"Fantastic service and delicious food. Really enjoyed my..."
Jodi Berkley (Daily Life Of Azhlyn)