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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Knoxville

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Knoxville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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The Restaurant at RT Lodge

4.9

4.9 (1032)

$31 to $50

Southern

Maryville

About the restaurant

Expect something you won’t see many other places—even at the most sophisticated hospitality destinations in the world. Your meals at The Restaurant at RT Lodge are uniquely your own. Every aspect of your meal is important to us. We shape our menus on the changing bounty of each season, with the freshest ingredients sourced from local farms and the best providers. Experience favorites such as our Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Housemade Charcuterie. After dinner, enjoy coffee and complimentary s'mores around the fire pit while being surrounded by gorgeous landscape and all the quiet sounds of Maryville College Woods.

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Luke

Dined 6 days ago

Steak TarTare for appetizer was incredible. For the small plate we got chicken and dumplings, and they were the best I’ve ever had. For the entree I got the hanger steak medium rare and it was perfect. My partner got the roasted chicken and it was perfectly cooked. For dessert we got the caramel apple cake, and it was also 10/10. Would definitely go back. Highly recommend.

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Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

4.9

4.9 (3487)

$50 and over

American

Knoxville

About the restaurant

At Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro, we know that great food begins with fresh, quality sourced local ingredients. On our Modern Appalachian menu, Chef Jeff Carter and culinary team present seasonal and delicious dishes that are familiar and steeped in tradition yet enhanced with bold new dashes of flavor and component combinations that may surprise and delight you.

Dancing Bear provides a premium lodging experience. We bring the same commitment to excellence to our award-winning restaurant and full bar. Whether enjoying a romantic dinner for two or bringing the extended family together for a celebratory meal, we want your night out in Townsend to be a special experience. We offer a refined assortment of modern Appalachian cuisine — all served among elegant surroundings and calming wooded vistas.

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Maryvip

Dined 2 days ago

Our dinner was fabulous in every respect - service, cocktails, wine list, meal. Thank you!

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Truffled Filet Mignon

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Artisan Cheese Board

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Beef Tenderloin Tips

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Connors Steak & Seafood - Knoxville

4.9

4.9 (3925)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Knoxville

About the restaurant

We specialize in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back for more.

Connors Steak & Seafood first opened their doors to the diners at the new Turkey Creek shopping center in Knoxville, TN. Combining a high quality menu with a comfortable atmosphere, Connors quickly became a favorite with fellow Knoxvillians. The rich, wood interiors, warm fireplaces, and "guest-obsessed" service continues to this day, and in 2011 Connors was recognized in the "Best Steak" category of the 2011 Metro Pulse Best of Knoxville publication. Connors Steak & Seafood is Knoxville, TN is AAA 3 Diamond Rated.

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Sandivip

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely love this place. It never fails… great quality food and service. It’s a definite favorite!

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Strawberry Shortcake

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Wilder at Windy Hill Farm and Preserve

4.7

4.7 (44)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Loudon

About the restaurant

Voted "Best Splurge Worthy Restaurant" by Travel Awaits.

Appalachian tradition is rich in grit, resourceful charm, and determination, which drives our culinary heritage. At Wilder, we cultivate farm-to-table ingredients transformed by an appreciation for international cuisine to offer a fun and unique approach to well-loved Southern staples.

Four-Course Dinner experience offered Thursday - Saturday $85/person.

Bistro Menu offered Wednesday - Saturday for an à la carte menu. Reservations recommended.

Sunday Brunch
Each Sunday, starting at 10 am, enjoy a garden-fresh dishes on an à la carte menu $35/person.

20% service fee assessed on all charges. Additional tipping optional.

Limited reservations are offered nightly. Non-alcoholic beverages included.

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Gina

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Everything about our experience was excellent. What a hidden gem - if you’ve been thinking about a stay or a dinner here, do it!

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Northshore Brasserie

4.9

4.9 (1040)

$31 to $50

French

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Northshore Brasserie is a family owned, full-service restaurant and bar serving French Belgian cuisine in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere. Over the last decade, we have become a Knoxville favorite known for hearty delicious food, and outstanding service. For dinner, we specialize in Brasserie classics, such as: steak frites, mussels, roast chicken, fresh seafood, and handmade pastas. We also take advantage of local produce and meats to create in season specials. Our bar has a vibrant, unpretentious atmosphere where locals and out-of-towners gather to enjoy craft cocktails, Belgian beers, and a selection of wines from around the world.

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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

As always an outstanding experience. Best restaurant in Knoxville.

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Pan Seared Chicken

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Short Rib Stuffed Mushrooms

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4.9

4.9 (1466)

$31 to $50

Continental

Knoxville

About the restaurant

You don’t have to go far for an exceptional culinary experience. Reviewers say “consistently spectacular” with friendly “non-stuffy” service. Bistro by the Tracks simply is Knoxville’s answer to great metropolitan dining. We proudly offer an extensive and diverse wine list featuring carefully selected whites and reds from the finest wineries around the world. Bistro by the Tracks is a recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, 2010. Join us for an evening of dining that is at once casual and elegant. Reservations most appreciated.

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Karen

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely outstanding experience!! Our server, Michelle was great! The food was over the top delicious!!

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Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

4.7

4.7 (1971)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Chef & Owner Tim Love has designed a menu influenced by all of the ingredients and cultures that have been a part of the West since the first adventure began on the Goodnight-Loving and Chisholm Trails — with an added level of modern sophistication. Items on the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro menu range from an inventive selection of steaks and seafood to dishes such as Wagyu Tomahawk, Buffalo Ribeye, Wild Boar, and Rabbit & Rattlesnake Sausage. Tim Love has received numerous awards and accolades from the likes of The New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, Zagat, Southern Living, Esquire, and more. Tim Love is known for celebrating the food and culture of the American West and adding an elegant, modern twist.

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Samantha

Dined 3 days ago

Jake was our wonderful server, very knowledgeable about the menu! It was so stunning, we had a beautiful spot next to the windows and could view the kitchen preparing every bit of our meal with tender care. From start to finish, was such heavenly perfection. Definitely a wonderful date night outing. A night to remember truly!

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Ancho Chile Chocolate Cake

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Roasted Garlic Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

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Beef Tenderloin

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Chesapeake's West Knoxville

4.8

4.8 (1604)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Chesapeake’s West derives much of its authentic Eastern Shore qualities from décor that features genuine nautical antiques and artifacts. Pairing this cozy, seaside ambiance with welcoming service and fresh ingredients has made it the perfect spot for creating memorable moments.

As part of the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants, we offer fresh seafood that’s sourced daily, local, handcrafted microbrews, an extensive wine list and prime-graded beef. We are known for live Maine lobster, Maryland Crab cakes, a variety of fresh fish, and assorted oyster selection.

Chesapeake’s features a raw bar, Sunday brunch, and happy hour in the bar/lounge. Full menus — including gluten free options are available and can be enjoyed on our patio. Free onsite parking and a courtesy shuttle is available for local hotels.

Whether you come for the food, the drinks, or the atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience.

Buffet only on Easter, Mother's & Father's Days, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Niyah

Dined 2 days ago

Great as always !! Chesapeakes never lets me down.

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Broiled Seafood Platter

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Oysters Chesapeake

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Crab Cake Benedict

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The Chop House - W. Knoxville

4.8

4.8 (1553)

$30 and under

Steak

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Chop House® restaurants, where we strive to provide each guest with friendly service in an inviting environment. Our service and our food is guaranteed!

Established in 1992 by Mike Connor with the help of family and friends, The Chop House® has become one of the premier casual restaurant concepts in the Southeast, with 12 locations spread across 4 states.

Our number one goal is to provide a superior dining experience to every guest. We do this by providing guest-obsessed service and generous portions of delicious food using the freshest ingredients.

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Judy

Dined 2 days ago

Great service, great food, and we got right in with our reservation.

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Copper Cellar (West)

4.8

4.8 (346)

$30 and under

American

Knoxville

About the restaurant

The classics of Copper Cellar have been refined over 40 years and offered in this West Knoxville fine-dining destination in a comfortable setting. From our steakhouse selections and premium seafood to our Award-Winning Sunday Brunch, the food is always special and delicious.
Cappuccino's side with Italian fare open Sunday - Saturday from 5pm - close. If Cappuccino's seating desired please note in special request box. If any questions, please call the restaurant.

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Greg

Dined 2 days ago

This was our first trip to the Copper Cellar. We enjoyed the wide variety of foods featured in the buffett. The service staff were excellent and very attentive. We will definitely go back.

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Prime Cut Rib-Eye Steak

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The Cellar Prime Rib

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Prime Rib Carving

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