Knoxville · Knox County, TN

Food & Drink in Knoxville

Scout analyzed 120 Knoxville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

120

Matches

24

Typical spend

—

Typical visit

1.2 hr

Scout-verified spots

Capybara Coffee

University of Tennessee

Capybara Coffee

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Remedy Coffee

Food & Drink

Remedy Coffee

Coffee shop serving organic brews in rustic digs with high ceilings, brick walls, books & Wi-Fi.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Awaken Coffee

Food & Drink

Awaken Coffee

Homey cafe offering craft coffee, tea, pastries & light fare, plus board games & comfy chairs.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
71 South

South Knoxville

71 South

Food
1.3 hr visit
Farmacy

Food & Drink

Farmacy

Casual, airy restaurant crafting thoughtfully sourced Southern-inspired offerings, plus happy hour.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Food & Drink

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Oliver Royale

Market Square

Oliver Royale

Inventive, seasonal American dishes, cocktails & weekend brunch in a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Osteria Stella

Old City

Osteria Stella

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Old City Java

Old City

Old City Java

Relaxed coffee spot serving specialty coffee & tea along with a variety of freshly baked pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Lilou Brasserie

Downtown

Lilou Brasserie

Food
1.3 hr visit
Hi-Wire Brewing Knoxville

South Knoxville

Hi-Wire Brewing Knoxville

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Stock & Barrel

Market Square

Stock & Barrel

Stylish restaurant featuring thoughtfully sourced burgers & an extensive selection of bourbons.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
STIR

Old City

STIR

Food
1.3 hr visit
J.C. Holdway

Downtown

J.C. Holdway

Elevated choice for farm-fresh regional dishes, many cooked over a wood-fire grill, plus a full bar.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Emma's Southern Kitchen

Marble City

Emma's Southern Kitchen

Food
1.3 hr visit
Southern Grit

Old City

Southern Grit

Food
1.3 hr visit
K Brew

Fourth & Gill

K Brew

Coffee, espresso & pastries doled out in cozy quarters with a cool vibe & some unique hammock seats.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Connors Steak & Seafood

Food & Drink

Connors Steak & Seafood

Neighborhood restaurant & bar serving aged steaks & fresh seafood in a warm atmosphere.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria

Old City

Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria

Tavern features a long list of craft brews & pub grub, plus pool tables & live music.

FoodLive music
1.3 hr visit
Sunspot

University of Tennessee

Sunspot

Rustic-chic spot for Southwestern, Caribbean & Latin American fare, vegetarian items & draft brews.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Calhoun's On The River

Downtown

Calhoun's On The River

Chain serving Tennessee BBQ, fresh-ground burgers & sandwiches, plus homestyle sides & craft beers.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Coffee and Chocolate - Downtown

Market Square

Coffee and Chocolate - Downtown

Compact, art-lined coffee shop specializing in locally made chocolate truffles & pastries.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
The Kennedy

Downtown

The Kennedy

Food
1.3 hr visit
Lakeside Tavern

Food & Drink

Lakeside Tavern

Sleek, stone & steel decor plus water views for a long menu of surf 'n' turf & buzzing happy hour.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit

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