Restaurants near Sunsphere Tower

45 restaurants available nearby

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1. Tupelo Honey - Knoxville

4.7

Exceptional(2295)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Knoxville

Booked 84 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern Comfort Food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced, and always Southern.

2. Emilia

4.6

Exceptional(2441)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Knoxville

Booked 41 times today

Emilia is a full service restaurant located on Market Square in Downtown Knoxville. Chef/Owner Matt Gallaher serves a seasonal, contemporary Italian menu with an emphasis on handmade pasta, homemade bread, and ingredients from local purveyors. *The fine print: Friday and Saturday capacity is limited to parties of 8 and under. For weeknight parties over 8 please call the restaurant directly at 865 313 2472 to check availability. Any inquiries for parties of 12 or more are considered group service. Please email maggie@emiliaknox for group sales inquiries.A 20% gratuity may be applied to parties greater than 5 guests. We offer an extensive, 100% Italian wine list, but we do allow outside bottles of wine for a $25 corkage fee, provided it's not a wine on our current list.

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3. Chesapeake's Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(820)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Knoxville

Booked 23 times today

Chesapeake’s Downtown 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, Chesapeake’s Downtown offers fresh seafood that’s sourced daily, local, handcrafted microbrews, an extensive wine list and prime-graded beef. Chesapeake’s Downtown is known for live Maine lobster, Maryland Crab cakes, a variety of fresh fish, and assorted oyster selection. Chesapeake’s Downtown features a 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. Whether you come for the food, the drinks, or the atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience at Chesapeake’s Downtown.

4. KOYO Knoxville

4.5

Awesome(154)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Knoxville

Booked 1 time today

KOYO was born from our sister restaurant NAMA, but is a completely different concept offering guests a truly exquisite menu. The term KOYO means to elevate. Our chef's curated an elevated menu utilizing the freshest ingredients and designed a menu in true Omakase style. Omakase means "chef's choice" so when dining with us you can select the 4-course chef featured menu or dine from our KORÉ NI SHI-MASU menu or "I'll choose this one". Elevated. Unique. Dining. See you for dinner.

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5. Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly

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3.7

Very Good(3)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Knoxville

Booked 6 times today

Get an authentic taste of Southern Comfort at Marble City Kitchen, our casual and approachable downtown Knoxville restaurant in the heart of the city near Market Square. Then unwind at our Tennessee whiskey bar and beer garden, the Firefly.The bar features a partnership with George Dickel Distillery and offers the only hand-selected reserve barrel of George Dickel Whiskey in a bar in Tennessee. Crafted cocktails feature the reserve bottle and the rest of the beverage list highlights the best of Tennessee spirits and breweries. Live music and events are frequently hosted on the patio and make for a lively spot any night of the

6. STIR - Knoxville

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4.7

Exceptional(181)

Price: Expensive

• American • Knoxville

Booked 71 times today

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

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7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Knoxville

4.7

Exceptional(1917)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Knoxville

Booked 52 times today

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Knoxville, TN serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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8. Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

4.7

Exceptional(1758)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Knoxville

Booked 29 times today

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.

9. Harvest Downtown

4.6

Exceptional(560)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Knoxville

Booked 13 times today

Knoxville's beloved restaurant concept, "harvest - land, sea & vine," has opened a second location on the historic 100 Block of Gay Street, located across the street from Sterchi Lofts and Addison's Bookstore!Harvest is open for lunch and dinner daily and features a unique brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. Our menu highlights aged midwestern hand cut steaks and premium fresh seafood selections along with several vegan, salad and house-made pasta options as well as daily chef specials.

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10. The Melting Pot - Knoxville

4.7

Exceptional(1824)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Knoxville

Booked 39 times today

For a dining experience you won't soon forget, travel into Knoxville Historical District of the Old City, where you will find the staple Melting Pot nestled on the end of Central Street. The Melting Pot of the Old City has been creating the perfect nights out for over twenty years and can't wait to celebrate with you. The Melting Pot offers a truly unique dining experience created by the art of fondue. The leisurely 4-course dining experience sets us apart from other restaurants, giving you and your family or friends the time to reconnect, laugh and enjoy each others company. Combine our delicious cheese fondues prepared table side, our fresh salads, and exquisite entrees, including choices of seafood, steak, poultry, and fresh local vegetables. Compliment your dining experience 4 course meal with one of our decadent chocolate fondues from Cacao-Trace farms. We proudly offer gluten-free dining options for all four courses and can accommodate most food allergies as well.

Restaurants near Sunsphere Tower

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45 restaurants available nearby

1. Tupelo Honey - Knoxville

2. Emilia

3. Chesapeake's Downtown

4. KOYO Knoxville

5. Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly

6. STIR - Knoxville

7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Knoxville

8. Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

9. Harvest Downtown

10. The Melting Pot - Knoxville

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