The best Restaurants in Knoxville ranking of January 2025
1493 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)
"This is the best little family restaurant you will ever eat at, everything made fresh to order and the daily specials are off the wall. Best of..."
Paula Diane Burris Lewis
"Great food at great prices with friendly service. The Philly steak and fries were..."
Anna Arwood Wright
"Great people, best food ever. They make amazing hot sandwiches and the best burgers that requires napkins! Highly recommend you give them a..."
Jennifer Mckesson Mull
"Best place around looking for a closer place to..."
Tracy Mcgill
"Excellent food and incredibly friendly people. One of my favorite places to eat at! Always a great experience..."
Jackie Clapp
"Amazing food and great service!!! I haven’t had a single thing that wasn’t..."
Laura Moody
"Food is always good, prices are reasonable. Really good place to go when you're hungry, but don't want to..."
Charles Day
"Order lunch to go today w 3 of my coworkers it was ready and waiting when we got there still hot and so good..."
Ashley N Matt Hanson
"Excellent food, friendly owners. The whole family enjoyed their meal. We will definitely be..."
Shannon Lane Glenn
"Excellent food and service. Great deli sandwiches, and specials..."
Adrian Barnes
"Great food and a nice little deli . Will go back..."
Steve Dorsey
"We moved to the area about 6 months ago and were slow to find this hidden gem! Their food is great! Trying to make it there once a week. Support..."
Sandra Faye Alsup
"Always excellent tasty well seasoned food. Friendly service and desserts are delish. The Wheelmen stop on..."
Gary Speer
"Absolutely wonderful staff. Food was delicious. Will be..."
Stephanie Bostic Henry
"The best ham & swiss hoagie I have ever ate in my entire 32 years on this..."
Michael Green
"Our go to when we go out for breakfast on the..."
Steve Thrasher
"Excellent food, I try to eat there every week. They have great daily specials, my favorites are the baked spaghetti and the spicy chicken sandwich...."
Carlos Wilbanks Jr
"Awesome food and owners! A hidden gem! Always service with a sincere heart, thank..."
Leah Tracy Laboy
"We had a delicious cheeseburger and home cut fries today. The meat was fresh and hand patted. The owner told us their food is never frozen, always..."
Lisa Presley McClanahan
"Always great food it's like eating at white star market in the 70's and..."
Danny Mull
"Great food, wonderful family with a very nice environment to relax and enjoy great..."
Elaine Henning
"I'm never disappointed with my order when I visit or carry-out from G&D. Friendly staff as..."
Scott Dewar
"Best burgers and fries in S. Knox/Seymour area! Always friendly service, too! Yes, the burgers cost more than McD's, but they are so much..."
Denise Elliott Fitzpatrick
"This is a hidden gem if u have not tried u need..."
Jonathan Wormsley
"On an adventure and I always pass when they are closed. Finally I get to experience G & D Deli. I love my Delis. The employees are very nice and..."
Jess “Jessarene” M.
"It’s always been my number 1 burger spot in the south Knox area. The food is always the best and you never have to worry about quality it’s..."
Mikey P
"I just want to say that the owner and a young lady was there, my husband and I was a little lost trying to find a friends house out in the country at..."
Tina Neave
"It was recommended that we try this hole in the wall restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Great burger and fries, good service, and nice owners...."
John Beiser
"I finally have my roast beef n Swiss steamed hoagie on dark bread with pickle n pepper on the side again. Praise Jesus. My daughter flies past..."
smarieinTN
"Frequently stop at G & D Deli on our weekly Smoky Mountain Wheelmen Bike Club ride. They have various lunch specials. The food is great and the..."
Gary Speer
"This place has one of the best burgers in town! Their fries are top notch, along with their sweet tea, friendliness, and service! They cook..."
Useful Brokeness
"Great food. I always get their patty melt, but all their food is good. G&D has the best tater & onions since my Mom used to make them.
Friendly..."
"Great food and fantastic staff!! I have been going there for..."
Carol Cinnamon
"Some of the best food in town ! And served by some of the best people in town..."
Rick Neely
"Always the best food at awesome prices! Very friendly..."
Jennifer Wesley-Albers
"These guy are the best! Really friendly guys can't say enough about..."
Chris Vittetoe
"Great customer service. They make you feel like..."
Benny Stallsworth
"Love Vol Market. Western Delight Burger and Hood Fries and Sweet Tea for the..."
Joe Bryant
"Love love love Vol Market! Good food. Low price. Great staff. My kids love it..."
Katie Bright Long
"Amazing!!!! Super nice people, too! Try the philly chicken and hood fries!..."
Mandy Forbes Gilbert
"This place has the most amazing hamburgers..."
Shannon Foust Smith
"Best in Knoxville! Never disappoints!! Everything I've ever had has been delicious !!!..."
Jennifer Beeler
"I don't have to tell folks what I think about Vol Market because it's an icon in this city, and most of us have been going there for..."
Dave Lamons
"Outstanding long time local Icon, must go! Vol..."
Mark Cox
"Every worker in here was kind. The workers make you feel safe and the food was worth the wait being it was so crowded. You can tell its a popular..."
Julie Harkins
"I love a plain chili dog with ketchup! There's not really anything special about it but it is soooo delicious. And everybody is always so nice. Plus..."
Elizabeth
"Some of the best food in town, but if u gi through the drive through bring a book cause your going to be waiting a while I waited almost 45 min with..."
Derrick Drummings
"Best place to eat for a deli, great food, friendly people, and you can get things from hamburgers, to deli sandwiches, to breakfast items ,Best tea..."
Jeanne Floyd
"Good food and a great bunch of guys and gals that take care of us every time were..."
GLR
"The staff are friendly and very helpful and the burgers are the BEST in town! Thank you Vol Market for a wonderful..."
Lisa Potter
"Just picked up lunch here for 6 people. Damn tasty food. Highly..."
John Jones
"As always a great experience. Food is very satisfying, staff and management are great. Allen and Ritchie are always fun to see. A True Community..."
"Absolute best Froyoz ever. Not only did you all give coupons to local business employees (thank you so much!!!), which was awesome enough, my husband..."
Amy Harper
"Wonderful place to take your grandson for some tasty sherbet! He got a gummy frog with his sherbet and loved it. I got the cherry fill up for 5 in..."
"Coolest place on earth! $3 beers on Friday night, $3 Tacos, bands, beach, mostly importantly awesome ppl!!! Apparently they have 1 cent PBR's on..."
Summer Soker
"This is one of my favorite bars in town. I've never been to another place on earth like this. Imagine if you will a hipster dive bar that's a beach..."
Daniel dB Buchanan
"Loved the atmosphere. It reminded of a beach dive bar with the decor, the sandy patio area, and the drum circle outside. The food was good, the..."
Rosie R
"The atmosphere is super eclectic and we loved it! Very open and accepting kind of crowd. Very friendly staff. My only issue was how spicey all of the..."
Kayla Stuart
"Amazing bar and venue love the live..."
Aaron Gentry
"Bar Marley is my favorite bar in Knoxville; and it is a truly unique idea amongst all bars I have ever encountered anywhere in the US. The owner is..."
"Sheetz is always a go to coffee, snack, and gas stop and this location is no..."
Sam Odle
"It was phenomenal until some carelessness caused the place to burn down. Now it is a shadow of its former glory. Still I have hope they will get rid..."
Ryan Paddock
"I like the food at this Sheetz it's always hot and fresh. However the Sheetz is quite busy. The coffee is good and the bathrooms are usually clean...."
"I ordered a treat through the app and had it brought to me via curbside pick up. The young lady who brought my order, Katie, was amazing.
She was..."
Jason Youngblood
"Came here yesterday for dinner with my family. The employees were so nice and helpful to us! One overheard as he walked by that we needed more..."
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"I picked up dinner here for my 12 children. I had to talk to a manager because they said legally they can't sell me that much chicken. I had to go..."
Disfunctional Gyroid
"It's chic fil a, which is usually a very good experience. This one does have some issues with food temps and quality sometimes. I will be taking some..."
Barrier Acc
"Another great Chick-Fil-A store ran like a military battalion. The drive thru is clearly the money making life blood of the business as cars weave..."
"This location is super convenient to the UT campus and the service is A+ EVERY time. You can now get your donuts warmed, which is great for everyone..."
Amber White
"Great service. Dakota the general manager has always been very helpful. We typically get multiple dozens to bring treats for a large group. There is..."
Ryan Rayborn
"The glazed doughnut ice cream sandwich was fabulous. The only downside is they don't make the doughnuts at this location so no hot fresh..."
meredith bell
"Great Service and friendly young staff. Only Krispy Kreme in the United States to offer Ice Cream. Really great..."
Jimmie Hampton
"Amazing fast service! The guy there had a mini donut ready for a sample. 10/10 would..."
"My husband and I used to own a bakery in Upstate NY. We recently moved here and have heard great things about Rita's. We stopped in to see why..."
Bonni Phelps
"These desserts are always good. The store always smells delicious and it make your mouth..."
Charlene Patrick
"Rita’s Bakery has a nice cozy bakery with made to order fresh baked pastries and goodies.
My two son's and I felt very welcome when we stop by to..."
Dionne Fields
"I love Rita’s Bakery! Everything is always fresh and delicious. I have used them to make cookies for my son’s birthday for the past two years and..."
Amanda Gsegner
"A Cake Lovers saving grace! Tired of overly dry cake or awful frosting? Ritas is your answer!! Best cake since moving to Knoxville 3yrs ago and I..."
Ashley Caudill
"I love the Cakes and Cookies! Everything here is so good! 🥺😭 I feel the love and warmth in every bite. So comforting, especially..."
Tracy Edwards
"Delicious, fresh cakes. And the thumbprint cookies are so yummy and..."
Grace Lawley
"Amazing cake and amazing customer service! Rita's team was able to help me coordinate a cake delivery for my grandfather's birthday over the phone...."
"The Reuben. Best corned beef--I almost always judge a deli by their corned beef. So many places try to pass off a rubbery meat-like substance as..."
Dscanlan13
"What a surprise!. I travel the country for my law practice. Last week I found myself in Knoxville,TN. Wherever I go I buy lunch for the office I..."
Lawyerguy55
"Try The CHEF'S PLATE!!. Working in the Downtown area, I often go out for lunch. I am always greeted with helpful and friendly staff at Garrett's...."
Jlillyg77
"The Reuben. I haven't had a sandwich like this since I visited New York!! You can tell the corned beef is the real deal--not the typical lunch meat..."
Dscanan13
"Great tasting sandwiches and burgers with a good range of side options at very reasonable prices. I usually eat here for less than $8. If you work..."
Keith Kirkland
"Was very pleased with the wide variety on the menu and very pleased with the customer service. I ordered the spicy crab BLT with fries and frie..."
Mama Bear26
"Great food, friendly staff!! My favorite is the Reuben sandwich, tater tots & over the moon banana pudding. The Philly steak is my runner up. The..."
Flecia Shreve
"I googled "tuna sandwich near me" because I had a random craving today. I had never heard of this place, but it popped up. Ok, the sandwich was great..."
Kahla Williams
"We wanted a good breakfast at a decent price so we looked around on google. We read that this place was clean, well priced, and had a friendly..."
Taylor Stawara
"Great Food and Great Conversation! Thanks David! Loved the Breakfast..."
Corey Custer
"I come to Knoxville often for my law firm.
Just found this place on a recent trip actually by accident.
Simply amazing!
Best corned beef Reuben..."
"My wife just reviewed this place and I had to add my stamp of agreement as well. We wanted to find the smallest, most non-descript, non-franchise..."
Coyotē Duran
"I ordered ribs and pick them up late yesterday. I asked for them to be cold so I could reheat them for a birthday lunch today at my house. They were..."
Sandra Millsaps
"The best bbq in the world. Next time we are out that way. We will be eating..."
Miranda Williams
"Clanton's has taken the lead as my favorite BBQ in town, y'all. It's sooo sooo good. Smoky, savory, a tad sweet... it's perfect. Now if only there..."
Liz Albertson
"Just awesome fast service great food I would definitely go there..."
Steve Tillander
"AWESOME very good food I would recommend to..."
Brian Harris
"The ribs are phenomenal! I could have ate them all day!!..."
Jen Clanton
"Awesome!! Steve's BBQ can't be beat!! We don't go to Buddy's anymore and you won't either. Come give it a try and tell your friends. One bite and..."
Tonya Lynn Trollinger
"We LOVE their bbq. Always super yummy!!! IT'S THE BEST HANDS..."
"Food is good to excellent. I recommend on latest public health score and user reviews. However, the joint could really use some outside..."
Ron Wilson
"Great BBQ, Pulled pork awesome, Ribs great, and the sides are sooo good. Fast friendly service. The owners are great people. Way more food than the..."
James Elmer Ridgdill
"Really Good BBQ - Best Prices In Town. Small family operation is a very simple roadside stop. Call in your order for pick-up or walk up and order..."
Suzicat
"I just had the sampler platter.
Everything was good.
The ribs however, are outstanding.
I highly recommend the ribs.
Great job..."
Kevin Perry
"I travel the country for a living. I make it a point to try everyone’s barbecue. I can tell you with confidence that these are the best ribs I have..."
James Hines
"Great BBQ and done right. I don't go to any chain restaurants (including local) for bbq sandwiches anymore because it is really such a big letdown..."
George Sutton
"Best BBQ at a reasonable price I've ever ate I live i Maryville but am doing Construction in Knox and got the guys on my crew eating there now good..."
Kenneth Riddle
"Drove a bit to get some BBQ here. It was good... not sure if most people dont get good BBQ normally when they eat it (home or restaurant) or if this..."
Raks Staks
"Best bbq pulled pork in Knoxville. Been here twice and both times were delicious and I had to finish my sandwich with a fork because the portion..."
Brady Evans
"Wow! Who knew that such a huge wonderful taste could come out of a little tiny building? I had the pulled pork platter and a pulled pork sandwich..."
Thomas Palmer
"Good prices and fast service. I had the pulled pork sandwich, the meat was tender and the sauce was good, A little on the sweeter side. Would..."
"After hearing/seeing the buzz on social media, we decided to make the drive from Maryville to try it out. We couldn’t be more pleased! The food was..."
Sherard Orange
"Me, my husband, my cousin and his wife came to eat and OMG!!! The absolute best food ever!! We all had wings that were cooked to perfection and..."
Helen Workman
"We tried this place out on a Sunday afternoon. We were not disappointed! I had lemon pepper wings with yams and cabbage. My husband had honey wings..."
Symira Milton
"It's refreshing to find a restaurant whose owner is as concerned with taking care of the customer as the quality of the food. At IDK Foods Crab..."
Greg Buck
"Great out of the way seafood place. Couldn't find the menu online so I took a picture. It is quite expensive($40 for my wife and I) but you get a lot..."
matt bushnell
"Okay. Here goes. We’ve been seeing their posts on Facebook and decided to check it out. We called 15 mins prior to them opening and they graciously..."
"The Pasative Thinking was absolutely delicious and so were Fries (Oh How Time Fries). The house made ranch was some of my favorite ranch I’ve ever..."
Erin Gresham
"Penne For Your Thoughts puts a fun new spin on traditional Italian and American dishes. 🍝
The Pastabilities are Endless!
Featured: MAC..."
Knoxville Real Estate Foodie Jessica Frankel
"I've eaten at the new S. Northshore location a couple times and everything I've had has been awesome!! The ranch dressing is homemade and the best..."
Karen Forsythe
"Went to the new location on Northshore and it was fantastic! I got the Grinder sandwich and it was delicious. Highly..."
Cheyenne Roberts
"Tried the new bedrock and mortar location. Food was so delicious. Flatbread was great. Nice clean place for lunch or..."
Amanda Ellis
"The waffle garlic parmesean fries alone are worth the visit! The great thing is that so is the other food we've tried. The grinder had perfect..."
Nicole Springs
"My family and I ate at the new food hall location tonight and LOVED it. The food was amazing and came out quickly. The staff were very nice and..."
Jen Harris
"Oh my god! Their food is absolutely amazing. My first time trying them was on Wednesday, and I’ve already gone back yesterday for more. The menu is..."
"I’ve had Clean Juice twice now and have not been disappointed at all! The smoothies, juices, breads and salads are great. I’ve been satisfied..."
Kelly McElligott
"Loved the juice and the service! Definitely coming back...."
Yadukrishnan S
"Great service, great healthy food options, and there are a couple of tables outside if you want to sit with your pet. It is pricey so be ready to..."
Andie Franco
"Very friendly staff. Clean interior. Bright and inviting atmosphere. Awesome Fall menu options. I tried the Pumpkin One protein smoothie. It was..."
Rex Tate
"Always a great experience! Juices are..."
Amanda Jo
"Great place for healthy fresh and gluten free options , living in manhattan this place provided a NYC healthy food experience, highly recommend it..."
AlZawaidah Yehia
"Really great acai bowls and..."
SUNee KC
"Ordered on the app knowing we had 15 min before our dr appointment. It was made very quickly and we made it to our appointment on time and y’all..."
"Update: Today my family and I brought a friend here for lunch. We legit waited entirely too long for our food...like 2 hours! If the conversation..."
Amy Williams
"This place has gone through a few changes over the years. It used to be a Greek restaurant, and then changed hands and became Japanese/Greek fusion...."
Colonel Cthulu
"It was my first time to visit this place. The food are amazing! I really recommended this place. We got “Agedashi” deep fried tofu with a dashi..."
Praimmika Choopromkeaw
"We had the Mediterranean Ramen, the katsu bowl, and double dynamite roll. It was the most authentic Japanese place I have ever visited in TN. The..."
Edward Chen
"The food here is always superb. I really appreciate the consistent quality of both the food and the service. It's one of my favorite places to eat..."
Erin Sunday
"This was an edit to my original review. The owners are very kind and sent me a gift card to make up for this misunderstanding. The ramen is seriously..."
Kelsey Peterson
"Honestly I was pretty disappointed in this place. I’ve heard good things and was excited to try it. Service was very nice which is really the only..."
Xin Huang
"Food was delicious! New go to sushi spot. Best sushi I've had in Knoxville.
Happy roll has tons of shrimp on top which is delectable.
Server could've..."
"Our server was awesome I forgot his name but he was the only server working. He keep coming and checking on us and making conversation. All and all..."
Rachel Campbell
"I had French onion soup, Quesadilla burger and fries. Others had chicken fajita rollup and chicken tenders platter with brownie bites for dessert...."
"I like Ian's market. I get my gas there, and like talking Sonny. He is from India, originally. He appreciates the business he gets, and is very..."
Darrell Liford
"Incredible fuel station. Of the care and professionalism shown by a staff. Will definitely return. Thank you guys very very..."
Chris Geagley
"It's a convenience store what more needs to be said they charged you twice as much as it's worth and the selection is very very..."
John Stringfield
"The owner, Sanny, is the best!
Store always keeps their hours and items always in..."
Kingdom
"Very friendly place. Owner and employees have great PR. If theres something you like and he don't carry it. Just ask and you will see next time you..."
Doris Shelton
"The owner was very friendly and as everyone came in they addressed him by first name Sonny was nice to get such personable..."
"Been here multiple times and they have always been accommodating. I reccomend the "chicken in a sack" but I swap the swiss cheese for a smoked..."
Paul Joseph
"Great ice cream very high quality. Fun place to take family and friends. This place has been in business here for many years. Good location on..."
andrew bowden
"Lady at the register was nice and helpful. Food was delicious! Had a tamale with chili which is a tasty seasonal item they had one the menu. It was..."
Jacob Gay
"Good old fashioned burgers, fries, rings. Give em a visit. They are short on help and..."
Jeff Ellis
"I enjoyed the ham and cheddar hoagie/fries, my husband chose the 1/2 pound burger/fries, it was delicious, I loved the cheesey goodness of my hoagie,..."
Talisha Davis
"Nice place to eat and great for carryout. family ran great food and ice..."
Charles hardin
"AMAZING FOOD!! And the staff is top notch. Always friendly. The steak in a sack is absolutely amazing!! Also the Big C is a fantastic burger. WE LOVE..."
Carrie “Jelly_bean_fan_” Lindsey
"Wonderful staff , great prices and even better food. We will definitely be coming back. Side note if you're diabetic bring insulin when enjoying a..."
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