The best Restaurants in Knoxville ranking of December 2024

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 to December 2024)
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Juice Bar - Turkey Creek
Juice Bar - Turkey Creek
86/100 (181 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Healthy
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Healthy
Seating
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Archer's Bbq
Archer's Bbq
83/100 (181 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Barbecue
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Ribs
Pork
Barbecue
Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great food, great people working there. Dining area clean. No complaints. Disregard any negative reviews and go see for yourself. I took my wife..."
Mr. Bill
"Such great barbecue! I got the pulled pork plate - the pork was amazing, and the potato salad and Mac and cheese were wonderful. I also loved their..."
Timothy Rhodes
"Everything they make is amazing I drive 30 minutes to get to them and always order just about everything they have on the menu then eat on it for a..."
Jason Montgomery
"Always a great place to eat and the staff are amazing! I would really recommend waiting until a Sunday to get their brisket! Best I've ever..."
Stephanie Lawson Stevens
"I wish I had taken a picture of the sweet potato chips I ate. They were pretty as well as delicious. I had a pulled pork sandwich- I took a bite with..."
Shellie Luallin
Starbucks
81/100 (180 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Sit down
Café
"Nice to be able to have a Starbucks Coffee while you shop. It's a small one but the coffee is just as good as a bigger..."
Amber Turner
"Coffe was good staff could have been a little more charming to..."
Denese Edwards
"For a Starbucks its great. The barista was friendly quick and made my drink perfect. And made my husbands cappuccino perfect. 95% of the starbucks..."
Skye Roach
"Always enjoy a Starbuck treat. Very..."
Eva Kratts
"Absolutely the BEST in-store Starbucks in the Knoxville area. Don't miss it. All the baristas are great, but our favorite is Lil' bit. She is..."
R Miller
"Love this Starbucks! Very fast most days but some of the beristas can be a little rude its not service w a smile for sure. They also mess up my order..."
Ashley Mitchell
Sweet Retreat
Sweet Retreat
88/100 (179 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"I used a Local Flavor gift certificate offer. Rolled Special Rainbow with Animal Crackers, Blackberries and small Pocki. A thai iced tea with mango..."
Rex Tate
"I was waiting for a boba tea shop in Farragut!!!! So glad we now have one and it also does rolled Thai ice cream. The flavors are so good and prices..."
Diane
"Delicious fresh matcha ice cream. The play area kept my toddlers very entertained. It was clean and the staff were friendly. I tried the strawberry..."
Deli Gee
"Beautiful & clean place with delicious boba tea drinks & ice cream menu. I wish they would close late on Friday & Saturday, 9PM is a little too..."
Heath
"First thought when I walked in, the place looks great! Pretty and inviting! There are comfy seats, pastel color palette, fresh and clean looking. ..."
Joy Stilwell
"They have some of the best vegan ice-cream I have had. I wish they advertised it more - it would be a hit! Several vegan options, including vanilla,..."
Jenny Thompson
"Delicious ice cream! My son had a great time playing and was fascinated watching them make the ice cream. Most of all, I’m excited to have some..."
Pigtails & Crewcuts Turkey Creek
Chili's
Chili's
74/100 (179 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Southwestern
Pub
Southwestern
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Ribs
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Say right down. Great server. Ordered 2 for 1 margaritas. Blackberry and blue raspberry. Entree was smokehouse combo with half rack of ribs, brisket..."
Jennifer Bunch
"My husband and I stopped by Chili's Wednesday night before a movie. We were seated quickly and ordered quickly. I was super hungry so I didn't take..."
Jill Blewett
"This is a wonderful location to work at. I worked there periodically from the time I was 18 until 23. This has without a doubt been the best team I..."
Kristyn Clark
"Austin is one of the best. All smiles, chipper and very helpful. The triple dipper was delicious..."
Tony Rector
"Went for drinks and they were closing, what can I say? They offered good service and great food, but the staff was ready to go home after a long day...."
Jack Gass (Ryan)
K Brew
K Brew
92/100 (177 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Mahogany's At The Crowne Plaza
Mahogany's At The Crowne Plaza
73/100 (176 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Oyster
Crab Legs
Pesto
Fish
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
Bojangles
87/100 (176 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Wings Xpress
Wings Xpress
73/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Pub
Grill
American
Bar
Pub
Grill
Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Wings
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Grill
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Service was good and the atmosphere fine. Appetizers were great and the beer was ice cold. I questioned the volume difference between the short and..."
Harold Rife
"Good spot for wings, it more a concept of a bar for watching sport and beer. I was there for the wings. Staffs are nice, wings considered to me small..."
Eflien Tangkulung
"Amazing wings! Got a salad as well and it was a nice size for the price. What I really love is the lava sauce. It was actually pretty hot. I couldn't..."
Morgan Lowe
"Good lunch atmosphere. Must be a wing shortage...mine were more like minnows. But they did compensate for the size. Ordered the 10+5 special and got..."
Michael Boschert
"Wings are small but great! Definitely worth the try. I had bacon and cheddar fries that was..."
Dillon Fiest
"I have tried a lot of chicken wing restaurants in Knoxville and by far this place is my favorite! Even my two boys say this is their favorite wing..."
Becky Zulick
"Loved wings express. My lady and I called in about 2 pm, happy to find we had just hit happy hour. Beer cooler for draught was down so we had a few..."
Jeremy Denton
Long's Drug Store
81/100 (175 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
Diner
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
American
Diner
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really love their chicken salad. It's great they are open for serving food..."
Martha Giffin
"I use their RX service, and an added bonus is option of home delivery. They are so professional, make you feel like a valued customer, always go..."
Sue Isaac
"I love longs!! Been going there since I was a little kid living In Sequoyah Hills. Hank SR. And hank JR. Are amazing smart pharmacists and I love how..."
Savannah Francis
"Awesome food. My boss showed up with burgers from this place. I will be taking my family out to eat here. Great..."
bud Blankenship
"I love Long’s. I can’t remember a time in my 50+ years when they weren’t a part of my life. The mega pharmacies just see you as a number, to..."
Charles Weaver
Drink
Drink
86/100 (173 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
American
American
Wine Bar
Bar
Pub
Drinks
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Wine Bar
American
Table Service
Gift Cards Available
Drinks
Mid-range
Wendy's
Wendy's
74/100 (173 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"These days, I'll give you five stars just for having your lobby open!! But the employees were friendly, my order was ready quickly, and the food was..."
Erin Morris
"The staff was nice and the restaurant clean beyond that I don't know what to say it was fast..."
Jeff Lowery
"I love how nice the evening shift is, especially Shay...She is always smiling and is wonderful at her job 😊 Keep up the great..."
Crystal Morris
Knox Brew Hub
Knox Brew Hub
99/100 (171 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Bar
Pub
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Gift Cards Available
Free Wifi
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Back Yard Burgers
Back Yard Burgers
77/100 (171 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
Lemonade
Lettuce
Original Burger
Hawaiian Burger
Waffle Fries
Bacon Avocado Burger
Baked potato
Black Bleu Burger
Buffalo Ranch Fries
Wild Turkey Burger
Buffalo Waffle Fries
Mushrooms and Swiss Burger with Seasoned Fries
American
Fast food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"When it comes to drive thru burger joints, I think backyard is at the top. Good friendly service and tasty burger and toppings that taste more like a..."
Jim
"Really great burgers.. I love Back Yard Burgers. The burger patty is a higher quality beef than other fast food places. I know they are pricier than..."
Steve Ozbourne
"Very good burger. Try the black and blue burger. Also choose the steak..."
Thomas Neudenberger
"The food is always fresh. The Miz Gratsi burger is my favorite. They are short staffed but still they manage to turn out a tasty..."
b ramey
"Kinda of expensive but they where quick about getting the orders out .The classic Burgers fully loaded had flame-broiled patty on burgers. The..."
Lee Stone
"I ate lunch here for the first time in years. It was so good. I wish there was one closer to my..."
Angie Rader
"It takes a little longer than some fast food joints but well worth it. Much faster than Wendy's that's for sure. Great food for the price you pay...."
Brantley Clinton
"In my opinion the best fast food burgers in town. They have a great selection of different types of burgers and chicken sandwiches. The blackened..."
David L.
Wicked Chicken
Wicked Chicken
85/100 (170 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
La Palma Del Oro
La Palma Del Oro
82/100 (170 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mexican
Mexican
Southwestern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Tapas
Tacos
Fajitas
Queso
Sit down
Mexican
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Sugar Mama's
Sugar Mama's
92/100 (166 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Brunch
Café
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Step up to the bar and be blown away. The food is amazing, and as the sign behind the bar says, “you can’t drink all day...unless you start in..."
Kory Dillman
"Great local draught beers, friendly service and good food. Really enjoyed our time here! Highly recommended the..."
Viktorija J.
"With great craft beer selection, happy hour specials, daily food specials, music, bingo and more to entertain you sugar mama's is a place with..."
Christopher Weller
"Relaxed, good selection of beer. Small place, but comfortable. Staff is very helpful and..."
Frederico Giaconia
"A wonderful place with great food, a huge beer selection (if you want to sample nearly all the local beers THIS is the place), and superlative..."
Victor Agreda Jr
"Great knowledgeable​ staff, huge local beer selection and the best bicuits I've every..."
TIM JACKSON
Time Warp Tea Room
77/100 (164 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
American
"Unique retro motorcycle racing theme. Lots of interesting items and antiques to checkout, from old school race bikes and antique pinball machines..."
Eric James Morris
"Stopped by to see if I could catch the end of the TW Vintage Motorcycle Club meeting. Meeting was over so I had a chicken salad croissant...my..."
Geoffrey Greene
"Absolutely adorable! It's cute without being too kitschy, and the menu includes not just tea, but coffee and smoothies and sandwiches. Only complaint..."
Anna Kimsey
"Nice little coffee shop with a retro atmosphere. The employees and owner were incredibly kind and courteous. The coffee was superb as well! The..."
Luke Mills
"They mix a mean mocha! I try to stop in here whenever I'm in the area. Lots of seating in an eclectic environment. They keep a good selection of..."
Jamie Johnson
"Such a perfect gem for real motorcycle enthusiasts to gather. Eat some food, have a cappuccino or root beer, socialize and show off your bike with..."
Laura Robinson
"Love relaxing in a booth soaking up the memorabilia ambiance enjoying my fave fix of a Mocha & Chicken Salad Croissant -(both rock!)-, while my bf..."
Karla Cummings
Mcdonald's
70/100 (164 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I became homeless in October 2019, today Black Friday 2021, broke, homeless and hungry this kind lady, a complete stranger approached me and asked me..."
James Pipes
"The restaurant was clean fast in and out. Food was well prepared. Would have give 5 star but the drive thru was backed up 10..."
Steven Hill
Token Game Tavern
Token Game Tavern
90/100 (163 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Breakfast
Wrap and Macaroni and Cheese
Watermelon Margarita
California Club Sandwich
2 Memphis Slider Dogs 3 Virginia Slider Dogs and Some Bud Light Fo the Win at Lunch
Club Salad
Fancy Lemony Drink
Fried Pickle Chips
Kill Screen Cocktail
Carnitas Street Tacos
Fruit Loops Sour
Mana and Health Potions
Cotton Candy Cheescake
1up Burger
Bit Burger Cookie Monster
Philly cheese steak sandwich
Game Over
Sweet Potato Fries
Potato Pancakes
Big Kid Juice Pouch
Butter Beer
Sit down
American
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Late Night
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really cool atmosphere. They had a fighting game tournament happening when I went. A few people playing Magic. A couple of families playing arcade..."
steven byone
"We had never been here before and we had an absolute blast!! Great drinks, a little pricey but to be expected for what it is and we we’re ok with..."
Christina Newman
"First time ever visiting this place. Went to celebrate a birthday, and we had a blast! Drinks were awesome!! Highly suggest the Nerds one! 😉 They..."
Tara Brown
"Fun place to hang out and have some drinks. The food we had was yummy! The staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the..."
Melissa Breen
"Excellent environment, kid friendly, and the food/drinks are amazing. We have only had one issue when going to token and with only one of the..."
Shone Palmer
"Fun place. Classic games. Great bartenders. Definition of a chill..."
Jalen Wilkie
"Definitely my new go-to place! The bartenders were SO friendly & helpful with the video games because my friend & I were noobs. The vibe was very fun..."
Brittany Wood
"Had a blast hanging out, munching some tasty food, and scarfing party..."
matt fischer
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme
89/100 (163 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dessert
Bakeries
Fast food
Fast Food
American
American
Breakfast
Sit down
Fast food
American
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"WARNING: Even this review may cause you to increase your caloric intake! 😜 Admittedly, Krispy Kreme is one of those establishments that can cause..."
Joel Davenport
"Love this place, best donuts. I usually order when they are hot and fresh and they always are. Forgot my coffee drink last time, tho partly my..."
Amber Turner
"Just moved to Knoxville and was thrilled to learn there is a Krispy Kreme. We went yesterday and purchased a dozen donuts. It confirmed what I always..."
Christine Daly
"Best donuts ever and when the hot light is on, you have to stop and enjoy the delicious..."
Billy Brooks
"Very nice location. The staff was super friendly and had great attitudes. I haven't been to a KK in years. I was like a kid in a toy store. They were..."
bongopirate067
"Do you really need to post about Krispy Kreme? Seriously really? Cool thing right now If you don't know. On Wednesdays and Wednesdays only you can..."
William Freeman
"I'd not been to Krispy Kreme in quite a while. Stopped in on a whim, and glad I did. Great donuts. Original glazed will literally melt in your mouth...."
Jerry Burns
"Love me some Krispy Kreme! Popped in for a dozen to bring my daughter on the way to visit my granddaughter for the first time. 1/2 doz fresh, 1/2..."
I. Fish Cheap
Paradise-que
90/100 (161 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Gyrene Burger
Gyrene Burger
92/100 (160 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
"Our burgers were excellent! We ordered them delivery, and it was only a twenty minute wait. Overall, I believe we may have found a new burger..."
Sunny Lloyd
"Simply the best burger that I have had in a very long time. Be sure and ask for the "gun powder" seasoning on your..."
Rick B
"Great..."
Brandon Parkison
"Loved this place before it..."
Michael Tierney
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Eliud Khisa
Subway
Subway
76/100 (160 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fast food
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"They're great! Wonderful employees, and the food is fine. It's subway. The employees are always fast, professional and courteous. I wish I'd gotten..."
Sean Blu
"The guy behind the counter was super friendly. Not very busy so no wait and a good subway..."
Bobby Thompson
"Clean, fast, and fresh just like they should be. Funny guy took our order politely and kept us entertained with conversation as well as listening..."
Little Spicer
Iron Skillet
Iron Skillet
73/100 (160 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Was very busy since it was Thanksgiving. Had the buffet & was really good. Our waitress was very nice & place was clean. Will stop again when in the..."
Lea Ann Anderson MacDonald
"Great food and great price everything is..."
Matt Covington
"Great food. Kid friendly. Family friendly. Good..."
Mary Stooksbury
"Love a good salad bar. Great service. Reasonably..."
Aaron Tucker
"The food came out a little longer than I expected it to. That being said there were only two servers and they seem to be a little busy at this time...."
Alcadio Ortiz
"Good food, decent prices, great fast service with a smile, and very good coffee. Really can't beat it for a quick bite to eat on the interstate. Much..."
Valetta Clements
"I have to admit, my expectations were not high. As a professional truck driver, I try to avoid truck stop food to save money and stay fit, but today..."
Mat Taylor
"Food was as expected for Iron Skillet restaurant...good but it's still truck stop food...the waitress was very attentive. Kept our drinks filled, and..."
Larrissa Taylor