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Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Knoxville

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!


A photo of The Restaurant at RT Lodge restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1021)
$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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Amy
Dined 6 days ago
Top notch from the moment we stepped through the door to the time we left. Food was exceptional and staff was equally so. The best anniversary and the extra touches made it extra special 💕
A photo of The Marlowe restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1451)
$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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Stevevip
Dined 4 days ago
Great restaurant with great chef who continues to deliver excellent dishes! Staff was very customer centric and attentive!
A photo of Northshore Brasserie restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1026)
$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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AGB23vip
Dined 3 days ago
Food was excellent and our server was very knowledgeable.
A photo of Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3431)
$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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Robin
Dined 5 days ago
Jess was great, food was delicious! We will definitely be back!
A photo of Connors Steak & Seafood - Knoxville restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3871)
$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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Patrick
Dined 2 days ago
This is one of the BEST experiences we’ve had while dining out, from the moment we stepped inside. Rachel, our waitress, was phenomenal! The steaks we ordered were exactly as ordered, and everything else was outstanding!
A photo of Copper Cellar (West) restaurant
4.7
4.7 (334)
$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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Sandravip
Dined on Aug 26, 2024
Our party of 4 had four different entrees, and all were excellent. Prime rib was tender and perfect! Our server did an excellent job, and had a great personality!
A photo of Lonesome Dove - Knoxville restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1949)
$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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Emilyvip
Dined 4 days ago
If you are looking to experience wild game, this is the place. Although I'm not as adventuresome as my husband, I found plenty to satisfy my appetite. The bison ribeye was cooked perfectly and had a great taste. Cocktails were excellent. Great place for an intimate date night or celebration. It's pricy for sure.
A photo of Fleming's Steakhouse - Knoxville restaurant
4.6
4.6 (861)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Knoxville
About the restaurant
Your Knoxville Fleming's is located on Parkside Drive, in the Colonial Pinnacle Turkey Creek Shopping Plaza. Fleming's in Knoxville is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
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David
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was very good. The steak, lobster and sides were cooked perfect and tasted good. The champagne butter was great on the bread. The servers were great and very attentive. Over all a great experience.
A photo of STIR - Knoxville restaurant
4.7
4.7 (573)
$31 to $50
American
Knoxville
About the restaurant
STIR is the perfect restaurant to sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters, enjoy a night out, or meet for lunch. Located in the heart of Old City, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Great food starts with fresh, local ingredients. Our kitchen prepares everything from scratch, and our signature raw bar is stocked with fresh oysters and seasonal seafood. STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure. We welcome Knoxville to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality

Top review
Eric
Dined 4 days ago
Our server was wonderful -- she was knowledgeable about the oysters, cocktails, and menu. The New York Sour cocktail was amazing. Oysters are delicious --- one of, if not THE, best location in Knoxville for fresh New Brunswick/P.E.I. oysters. Everything we ordered was delicious.
A photo of The Chop House - W. Knoxville restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1533)
$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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Christian
Dined 7 days ago
Service, food and the building is always top notch. This is our favorite place to eat for a good sit down meal.
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