Knoxville · Knox County, TN

Where to take visiting family in Knoxville

Scout analyzed 118 Knoxville places and surfaced the ones that actually fit visiting family.

Places analyzed

118

Matches

24

Typical spend

Typical visit

1.3 hr

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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
The Brass Pearl

Market Square

The Brass Pearl

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr 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
Preservation Pub

Market Square

Preservation Pub

Live music, pub food & beer served on 2 stories with a speakeasy vibe & a rooftop garden deck.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 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
Boyd’s Jig and Reel

Old City

Boyd’s Jig and Reel

This cozy pub serving traditional meals & libations hosts live Scottish, Irish & Appalachian music.

FoodCocktailsLive music
1.5 hr visit

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