Copper Cellar - Down in the Cellar

Name: Copper Cellar - Down in the Cellar
Address: 1807 Cumberland Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, 37916
Telephone: (865) 673-3411
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

50 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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This is the original Copper Cellar in the basement only (not street level). This is where it all began in 1975 — a restaurant that you descended into from the street level of the Cumberland Avenue “Strip.” It was named for a beautiful bar wrought from copper. The first cappuccino machine in Knoxville was ordered from Italy, giving the Cellar a distinctive flavor right from the start. The rich ambience of walnut, copper and leather still make an impression and create the setting for premium steaks, seafood and special recipes refined over 40 years. Decades of memories of engagements, Valentine’s Days, anniversaries and special celebrations are just part of the woodwork of this classic Knoxville restaurant.
For upstairs reservations, please call or visit https://coppercellar.com/cumberland-copper-cellar/ and select Upstairs option.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

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7:00 PM

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(865) 673-3411

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(865) 673-3411
Website
http://coppercellar.com/down-in-the-cellar/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1807 Cumberland Ave Knoxville, TN 37916
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Cross street
18th Street
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Our Famous Crab Bisque
Rich and creamy with blue crab meat
- Cup$4.50
- Bowl$7.00
Seared Ahi Tuna*$13.00
Blackened Rare over Asian Slaw with wasabi paste and a soy ginger sauce
Bruschetta$8.75
Thinly sliced bread with tomato, fresh basil and melted white cheddar cheese
Spinach-Artichoke Dip$8.75
Served with tortilla chips
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail**$12.00
Served with homemade cocktail sauce
Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab$12.00
Baked mushrooms stuffed with creamy Crab Imperial
Maryland Crab Cake$12.00
Lump blue crab meat topped with seasoned bread crumbs and baked
Fried Calamari w/ Fried Banana Peppers$11.00
Served with Asian chili sauce

Salads

Our housemade dressings: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette, Honey-Mustard, Blue Cheese, Buttermilk Ranch, Thousand Island, Original House Cheddar Cheese, Poppyseed, and Olive Oil & Vinegar. House Salad, Caesar Salad or Romaine Wedge Salad with any menu item, add $4

House Salad, Caesar Salad or Romaine Wedge Salad**$6.50
Cumberland Seafood Salad**$14.50
Romaine wedge lettuce topped with blue cheese crumbles, tomato, bacon bits and blue cheese dressing. Topped with Blue Crab and Shrimp
Oriental Salad$11.75
Grilled teriyaki chicken over fresh crisp salad greens with honey-mustard dressing and fried egg roll strips
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad*$14.00
Blackened Rare over a blend of fresh green and red leaf lettuce, baby kale, romaine, arugula, spinach and Asian slaw with wonton strips, wasabi peas and tossed in soy ginger vinaigrette

Chicken & Seafood

Served with choice of one side

Grilled Chicken Sandwich**$12.50
Bacon and Monterey Jack cheese
Lemon Chicken**$15.50
Basted with lemon and olive oil. Served over Carolina Herbed Rice
Grilled Chicken Teriyaki$15.50
Fresh chicken breast in Asian marinade, grilled. Served over Carolina Herbed Rice
Grilled Shrimp**
Jumbo gulf shrimp delicately grilled. Served with drawn butter over Carolina Herbed Rice
- One Skewer$15.00
- Two Skewers$20.00
Shrimp Chesapeake$25.00
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Imperial and broiled with butter
Maryland Crab Cakes$26.00
Authentic Eastern shore recipe of lump blue crab. Served with homemade tartar sauce

Beef

Served with choice of one side

Cumberland Ave. Burger* **$10.00
- With American Cheese$11.00
Prime Rib Sandwich* **$16.50
(served Friday and Saturday only) On hoagie roll, served au jus
Ale Steak*$14.00
7 oz. sirloin marinated with olive oil, mustard and soy sauce. Served with Worcestershire butter
Blue Cheese Sirloin*$16.50
7 oz. Ale steak and blue cheese crumbles with a mushroom & sun-dried tomato sauce
Steak & Shrimp Combo*$22.00
7 oz. Ale Steak with a skewer of grilled shrimp
Prime Grade New York Strip Steak* **$28.75
Hand cut 14 oz. aged and very flavorful
Prime Grade Rib Eye Steak* **$28.75
14 oz. from the eye of the rib
Filet Mignon* **
- 7 Oz.$26.50
- 9 Oz.$30.00

Prime Rib Special

Friday & Saturday Prime Rib Special* **$26.00
Tender aged western beef, slow roasted and sliced to order. Served au jus with sour cream horseradish sauce and choice of side 12 oz.

Sides

a la carte $3.75

Baked Idaho Potato**
Neva's Potatoes
Cellar Steak Fries**
Carolina Herbed Rice
Fresh Vegetable of the Day**
Baked Macaroni & Spinach with Spicy Cheese
Spinach Maria with Artichokes

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Hot Spot
East Tennessee
Great for Lunch
Knoxville
Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Knoxville
Great for Lunch
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Neighborhood Gem
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall1food1service5ambience3
The restaurant was out of sweet potatoes and calamari. We had a 4pm seating. How are you out of food? The crab fingers were fresh frozen at best and had no flavor and the bone in 28 oz. Steak was 50% fat, 20% bone and the meat you could eat was chewy and gummy. My wife’s stuffed shrimp were so bad she took one bite.
c
carsonh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Food was okay. We paid $15.50 for 1 crab cake that a piece of shell in it. Ordered a cheeseburger with bacon when it came had no cheese. Another 5 minutes to get that fixed. Asked for bread at first and it never came, asked again and received it after the meal came. Needed more ketchup it took asking twice and then receiving it 10 minutes later.
TC
TerryC
E. Tennessee
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
We enjoy dining at the Cellar. This experience could have been better. My steak was overcooked (I like it Medium Well) and the service was a little slow. The meal was expensive for what you receive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Once sat down, our waitress left menus, and did not return until we waved her down. We waited for at least 15 minutes. There were very few tables around us with people seated. We ended up leaving, not wanting to have this service for the entire dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Don’t waste your time and money on this establishment. The restaurant has the potential to be good but fell way short on food quality.
SS
SteveS
E. Tennessee
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Copper Cellar Down Under never disappoints. Been dining there since it opened during my UT undergrad days. My one suggestion would be to add more sides and add French Onion soup to the menu.
S
Smitty
E. Tennessee
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great Calamari appetizer followed by one filet and one strip steak. Filet was great but the strip was tough with too much gristle.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Dale was so great. We will request him on every visit
SO
SharonO
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We arrived at 6:00 on Thursday for dinner before attending a play at the Carousel. Our waiter was super! There were very few patrons at that time, so there was no noise whatsoever. The food was top-notch. We had a Marvelous experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Amarillo
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and food. Dined here many times over many years. Pleased to find all things still great!
CO
CORedTraveler
Denver
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great food. Friendly staff. Easy to make a reservation.
OT
OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience3
Family in town. I’ve never had a bad meal except for tonight. What a let down! $50 a person and food was very poor. Service even worse if that were possible....
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
The ale steak is delicious! It was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Best steak I’ve had in a while.
DC
DavidC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, awesome atmosphere, great price for the quality of food that is received. Great selection of wine and bourbon as well.
A
Amanda
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience4
While the service was fantastic and they did a lot of wonderful personal touches to make us feel welcome, the food was not up to the price and expectations. One of our meals was almost inedible (They were out of the prime rib and ordered the scallop scampi, which truly was awful). The stake ordered was fine, but not exceptional for a restaurant that is known for stake. Have to say the overall, we were very disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Valentine’s Day at the copper cellar is beyond everywhere else.
JA
JoAnnM
E. Tennessee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We got engaged at the Cellar 41 years ago as college students and it was such a joy to be able to celebrate this Valentine's Day there. The personal touch and ambiance was awesome; the staff was very attentive and the service was great. The food was perfect. The greeting card and the personalized menu was very impressive. We traveled in from Atlanta and it was well worth it.
GC
GrahamC
E. Tennessee
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience5
We had a great time at Copper cellar. Our server was a little new to the job it appeared, and will do great with some more experience. All of our food was really good I had a New York strip and she had the scallop scampi. Surprisingly well we both had the spinach Maria one was not very good and the other was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first trip here and everything was better than we even expected. The staff was great and the food was excellent
CC
CherylC
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time at this location for Valentine's Day. Our waitress was fantastic and the food was awesome.
LA
LavigneAnnK
Tallahassee
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Moved from Naples FL where restaurants are wonderful. However, this is one of my most favorite restaurants in Knoxville my new home and it is exquisite
MH
MikeH
E. Tennessee
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Pittsburgh Rare NY Strip! Always perfect. Jess is the best bartender in Knoxville bar none!
TC
TerryC
E. Tennessee
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great steak. I think Copper Cellar May be overlooked as a steak destination. Very tasty and prepared as I like. Service was disappointing on my recent visit. Large groups seem to throw the staff into a tizzy.
CK
CajunKatherine
New York Area
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall3food5service2ambience4
The food was outstanding the service was meh. We had to go to the bar for a drink refill and found our server, who we had been looking for, showing the bartender pictures on her phone.
JC
JohnC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and great service. This is my review
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a reservation for 5:30, but with Garth Brooks concert it was packed. They said the wait would be additional 30 mins, but they were able to get me and my wife seated within 10 mins of our reservation time. Our waiter was great and the food is delicious and very good size portions!
B
Bryanz5
Columbus
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our first visit to Knoxville. We wanted a nice dinner for my wife’s birthday while in town. A friend suggested Copper Cellar, specifically the lounge in the lower level. It was perfect!!! The service was great, the atmosphere was great, and the food was beyond great! I told my wife later in the weekend that I just found my favorite steak joint in the country. We WILL be back. (We’re from Columbus, OH)
MB
MattB
Denver
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall2food2service5ambience1
Tough steak. Badly, badly in need of an update. Nothing classic about the decor.
M
Mduff
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wish they wouldn’t have changed their menu. Great service.
AD
AnonymousDiner
Western NC
28 reviews
vip
2.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2019
overall2food2service4ambience3
Heavy, somewhat greasy food, good service, interesting cocktails, limited wine list
BL
BLESSED
E. Tennessee
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating one of our best friends retirement and going to a play afterwards. Out service was outstanding as was our food. The experience at Copper Cellar actually added much to our celebration! We can't wait to go again!!!
F
Fiveothree
Chicago
34 reviews
vip
2.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience2
Just adequate. Not awful, not good. Not exactly clean.
JD
JohnD
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
overall3food4service2ambience3
Place could stand some freshening up, that could be accomplished without diminishing the nostalgia value. Bartender was in over her head. Table service was a little inattentive at the end of our meal. Final bill overcharged the classic martini relative to the menu price by $1. Server seemed befuddled and said words to the effect that, that's what comes up when she "pushes the button." I deducted the dollar from the tip. Maybe she can plead to management to tighten things up. Definitely past it's glory days. Not a crowded evening (Sat. 6:30 to 8:00PM) Music up way too loud for the relatively sparse number of diners. BTW, I think the time of the sizzle platter for steak houses came and went in the 70's
OT
OpenTableVIP
E. Tennessee
138 reviews
vip
5.0
138 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
04-27-2019 was National Prime Rib Day! The original Cellar was the place in Knoxville to get the very best Prime Rib!
CG
CheriG
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2019
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great food and drink in a classic steak house atmosphere. The prime rib, wedge salad and baked potato was excellent. The strawberry shortcake was huge, definitely enough to share, and delicious.
H
Hank
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a marvelous time! The food was tremendous, as was the service, and we enjoyed the suggested bottle of wine.
1
123214324123
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 22, 2019
overall3food3service4ambience3
We were hoping for fine dining and this was not that. The music was the wrong vibe, restaurant empty, and the $30 steak came out on a skillet still cooking. The rating on open table was very misleading.
TS
TeresaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner!!!! My son-in-law suggested this place while in Knoxville so we got reservations for an early dinner before a show and was not disappointed at all! We ordered steaks and salads and was very pleased so if you get a chance to go please make time to eat here!
AZ
AndreaZ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent prime rib sandwich cooked to order. If you want VERY pink, order medium rare. This is a real steak house.
PT
PaulT
Mississippi
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, steaks and service!! Nice, affordable wine selection!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Copper Cellar - Down in the Cellar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 673-3411.

Copper Cellar - Down in the Cellar is rated 4.3 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(865) 673-3411

Google Map for Copper Cellar - Down in the Cellar

1807 Cumberland Ave Knoxville, TN 37916

Additional information

Cross street
18th Street
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steakhouse
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://coppercellar.com/down-in-the-cellar/
Phone number
(865) 673-3411

Copper Cellar - Down in the Cellar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Starters

Our Famous Crab Bisque

Seared Ahi Tuna*$13.00

Bruschetta$8.75

Spinach-Artichoke Dip$8.75

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail**$12.00

Mushrooms Stuffed with Crab$12.00

Maryland Crab Cake$12.00

Fried Calamari w/ Fried Banana Peppers$11.00

Salads

House Salad, Caesar Salad or Romaine Wedge Salad**$6.50

Cumberland Seafood Salad**$14.50

Oriental Salad$11.75

Seared Ahi Tuna Salad*$14.00

Chicken & Seafood

Grilled Chicken Sandwich**$12.50

Lemon Chicken**$15.50

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki$15.50

Grilled Shrimp**

Shrimp Chesapeake$25.00

Maryland Crab Cakes$26.00

Beef

Cumberland Ave. Burger* **$10.00

Prime Rib Sandwich* **$16.50

Ale Steak*$14.00

Blue Cheese Sirloin*$16.50

Steak & Shrimp Combo*$22.00

Prime Grade New York Strip Steak* **$28.75

Prime Grade Rib Eye Steak* **$28.75

Filet Mignon* **

Prime Rib Special

Friday & Saturday Prime Rib Special* **$26.00

Sides

Baked Idaho Potato**

Neva's Potatoes

Cellar Steak Fries**

Carolina Herbed Rice

Fresh Vegetable of the Day**

Baked Macaroni & Spinach with Spicy Cheese

Spinach Maria with Artichokes

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