Knoxville · Knox County, TN
Where to eat in Knoxville
Scout analyzed 120 Knoxville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food.
Places analyzed
120
Matches
24
Typical spend
$150
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Best neighborhoods for food
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Wellness
Josie's Boutique
Josie's Boutique is suitable for a solo shopping trip or an outing with friends to browse trendy women's clothing. Expect to spend about an hour and $25-$150 per person.
Family
Buc-ee's Sevierville
A road-trip rite of passage: famously clean restrooms, made-to-order brisket, and aisles of snacks and beaver merch. Easy on/off the highway, huge lot, zero stress.
Food & Drink
Awaken Coffee
Homey cafe offering craft coffee, tea, pastries & light fare, plus board games & comfy chairs.
Market Square
The Brass Pearl
South Knoxville
71 South
Food & Drink
Farmacy
Casual, airy restaurant crafting thoughtfully sourced Southern-inspired offerings, plus happy hour.
Food & Drink
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Market Square
Oliver Royale
Inventive, seasonal American dishes, cocktails & weekend brunch in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Old City
Osteria Stella
Old City
Old City Java
Relaxed coffee spot serving specialty coffee & tea along with a variety of freshly baked pastries.
Downtown
Lilou Brasserie
South Knoxville
Hi-Wire Brewing Knoxville
Market Square
Stock & Barrel
Stylish restaurant featuring thoughtfully sourced burgers & an extensive selection of bourbons.
Old City
STIR
Downtown
J.C. Holdway
Elevated choice for farm-fresh regional dishes, many cooked over a wood-fire grill, plus a full bar.
Marble City
Emma's Southern Kitchen
Old City
Southern Grit
Fourth & Gill
K Brew
Coffee, espresso & pastries doled out in cozy quarters with a cool vibe & some unique hammock seats.
Food & Drink
Connors Steak & Seafood
Neighborhood restaurant & bar serving aged steaks & fresh seafood in a warm atmosphere.
Old City
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria
Tavern features a long list of craft brews & pub grub, plus pool tables & live music.
Market Square
Preservation Pub
Live music, pub food & beer served on 2 stories with a speakeasy vibe & a rooftop garden deck.
University of Tennessee
Sunspot
Rustic-chic spot for Southwestern, Caribbean & Latin American fare, vegetarian items & draft brews.
Downtown
Calhoun's On The River
Chain serving Tennessee BBQ, fresh-ground burgers & sandwiches, plus homestyle sides & craft beers.
Old City
Boyd’s Jig and Reel
This cozy pub serving traditional meals & libations hosts live Scottish, Irish & Appalachian music.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 42 of the 120 analyzed Knoxville places fit food.
- 5% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Quirky, Playful.
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