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Name: Knox Mason - Knoxville
Address: 507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN, United States, 37902-3206
Telephone: (865) 770-5988
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Knox Mason - Knoxville

4.4 (442)

$30 and under

Southern

507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-3206

About this restaurant

Romantic
Innovative
Good for special occasions

The newest addition to the growing Knoxville downtown restaurant landscape, Knox Mason marries elements of traditional Southern cuisine with a vibrant, contemporary aesthetic. Chef/Owner and Knoxville native Matt Gallaher's seasonal menus draw from his 20+ years of cooking experiences as Sous Chef at Blackberry Farm, cooking for rock stars around the Globe and, most recently as Tennessee's Executive Chef for Governor Haslam in Nashville.

Working closely with Southern farms and artisans, familiar dishes are recast to reflect the 21st century. And the full-service bar includes the best domestic, craft and micro-brews, wines from Tennessee and around the world alongside seasonal cocktails.

We offer dinner service Wednesday - Sunday from 5pm - 10pm Nightly.

We invite you to stop by and try our original cuisine inspired by the South we love.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(865) 770-5988
Website
http://www.knoxmason.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-3206
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Cross street
Union Ave
Parking details
Wall Ave Garage on Market Square or Locust St Garage across Gay St. Limited street parking available. Hotel Valet available at $16 for up to 4 hours and $22 for over 4 hours.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Fresh Pork Rinds*$5.00
with Bourbon Barrel Smoked Paprika and Tennessee Sunshine Hot Sauce
Sweetwater Valley Pimento Cheese$7.00
with Housemade 'Wicked' Pickles and Yee Haw Pilsner Beer Bread
Deviled Windy Gap Farm Eggs*$5.00
with Rooster Sauce and Tennessee Chow Chow
Crispy Fried Sweet Chili Chicken Wings*$9.00
Six Springer Mountain Chicken Wings deep-fried then tossed with Muddy Pond Sorghum and Sambal Glaze

Large Plates + Bowls

NC Sunburst Trout$26.00
Pan-seared, Herbed Anson Mills Farro, Carrot Puree, Roasted Root Vegetables, Herbed Homemade Creme Fraiche
Smoky Springer Mountain Chicken and Cade's Cove Sausage Gumbo
with Louisiana Style Rice, House Cured Tasso, Green Onions and Grilled Paysan Peasant Bread
- Cup$9.00
- Bowl$17.00
Low Country Shrimp and Grits*$19.00
Creamy Shelton Farm Grits with House Cured Tasso Ham, Cades Cove Sausage, Roasted Peppers and Rich Shellfish Stock
Smoked Goat Cheese and Roasted Mushroom Spoon Bread*$18.00
Creamy Saute of Sea Island Red Peas, Onions, Poblano Peppers, Arugula
Heritage Farm Pork Blade Steak*$20.00
Pan Seared and Served with Tabasco Spiked Sweet Potato Puree and Mountain Meadows Fried Apples with Benton's Bacon
1/2 Springer Mountain Chicken*$20.00
Sweet Tea Brined and Gently Smoked, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Sweet and Sour Collard Greens with Benton's Ham Hock, Alabama White BBQ Sauce
Mitchell Farm Market Steak*
Hasselback Potatoes, Market Vegetable, Bearnaise Sauce
- Market Price

Sandwiches

All Served with Herbed, Hand Cut Fries

Smash Burger$15.00
Mitchell Farm 1/3# Double Beef Patty Burger on Paysan Brioche Bun with Sweetwater Cheddar, Shredded Iceberg Lettuce, Housemade 'Wicked' Pickles, Sweet Onions and TN Sunshine Aioli
Mississippi Catfish Sandwich$15.00
Shelton Farm Cornmeal Crusted, Smoked Catfish on Paysan Brioche Bun with Iceberg Lettuce, Sweetwater Cheddar and Dill Remoulade
Double Double Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Pickle Brined, Double Breaded and Double Cooked Springer Mountain Farm Chicken Thigh on Paysan Brioche Bun with TN Sunshine Aioli and 'Wicked' Pickles
Kentucky Hot Brown$15.00
The Louisville, KY Classic of Brined and Slow Roasted Turkey Breast on Paysan 'Tennessee' Toast with Sweetwater Mornay Sauce, Broiled 'til Golden Brown and Bubbly and Topped with Benton's Bacon and Sweet Peppers
Philly Cheese Steak$15.00
Mitchell Farm Roast Beef Sliced Thin and Piled onto a Toasted Paysan Hoagie Roll with Sauteed Peppers and Onions and Housemade Sweetwater Cheese Whiz

Salads

'Kilt' Greens Salad$10.00
Paysan Tennessee Toast, 1420 Windy Gap Farm Egg, Kale, Frisee, and Warm Benton's Bacon Vinaigrette
Squash Salad$11.00
Arugula, Pan-seared Local Squash, House Smoked Noble Springs Goat Cheese, Toasted Pecans, Paysan Toast and Mustard Vinaigrette
Iceberg 'Wedge'*$10.00
with Crispy Pork Belly, Cruze Farm Buttermilk Ranch, Cherry Tomatoes, Sweet Grass Asher Blue Cheese, Chopped Windy Gap Farm Egg and Pickled Vidalia Onions

Sides

Herbed Hand Cut Fries*$5.00
Twice Cooked and Seasoned with Herbed Salt
Autumn Squash Gratin$6.00
with Sage Cream and Paysan Bread Crumbs
Market Vegetable$6.00
Seasonal Side Sourced from Local Farms

White, Rose, & Sparkling

Prosecco NV, Faggeto (Veneto, IT)
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Moscato d'Asti 2020, Vietti (Piedmont, IT)
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$48.00
Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2020, Château Pilet Blanc (Bordeaux, FR)
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Pinot Grigio 2018, Dipinti (Trentino, IT)
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Grenache Blanc Blend 2019, Famille Perrin (Côtes du Rhône, FR)
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Chardonnay 2019, Au Bon Climat (Santa Barbara, CA)
- Gls$15.00
- Btl$60.00
Grenache Rosé 2020, La Patience (Costieres de Nimes, FR)
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$40.00
Goutorbe Bouillot 'Reflets de Riviera' NV (Champagne, FR)
- Btl$136.00
2006, Dom Ruinart 'Blanc de Blanc' (Champagne, FR)
- Btl$315.00
Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Domaine des Coltabards (Sancerre, Loire Valley, FR)
- Btl$85.00
Pinot Gris 2016, Leon Beyer (Alsace, FR)
- Btl$65.00
Riesling 2011, Leon Beyer 'Cuvée des Comtes d'Eguisheim' (Alsace, FR)
- Btl$147.00
Chardonnay 2016, Meurgey-Croses 'Uchizy' (Macon, Burgundy, FR)
- Btl$64.00
Chardonnay 2013, Marc Morey 'Vergers 1er Cru' (Chassange Montrachet, Burgundy, FR)
- Btl$192.00
Chardonnay 2019, Lewis Cellars (Napa Valley, CA)
- Btl$156.00

Red

Pinot Noir 'O.P.P' 2019, Maison Noir Wines (Willamette Valley, OR)
- Gls$15.00
- Btl$60.00
Grenache Blend 2018, Famille Perrin (Côtes du Rhône, FR)
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$36.00
Malbec Blend 2018, Clos Siguier (Cahors, FR)
- Gls$11.00
- Btl$44.00
Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Justin (Paso Robles, CA)
- Gls$16.00
- Btl$64.00
Pinot Noir 2015, Dubet-Monthélie 'Les Champs-Fulliot' 1er cru (Monthélie, Burgundy, FR)
- Btl$135.00
Pinot Noir 2016, Pierre Meurgey (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, FR)
- Btl$135.00
BtlRed Blend 2018, Cruse WIne Co, (North Coast, CA)
- Btl$65.00
Zinfandel 'East Bench' 2019, Ridge (Dry Creek Valley, CA)
- Btl$92.00
Grenache Blend 2015, Domaine de Saint Siffrein (Châteauneuf du Pâpe, Rhône Valley, FR)
- Btl$156.00
Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008, Mas de Daumas Gassac (l'Hérault, FR)
- Btl$135.00
Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Charles Krug, (Napa Valley, CA)
- Btl$95.00
Cabernet Sauvignon 'Double Diamond' 2018, Schrader Cellars (Oakville, CA)
- Btl$228.00

Bottles & Cans

Beer & Cider

Miller Light$3.50
Miller High Life$2.50
Dogfish Head SeaQuench Session Sour Ale$6.00
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA$6.00
Becks Non-Alcoholic$5.00
Gypsy Circus 'Raindancer'$7.00

Beers

On Tap

Miller High Life$3.00
Bearded Iris 'Homestyle IPA'$6.50
Yee-Haw 'Dunkel'$5.50

Cocktails

Southside$9.00
Knox Whiskey Works Gin, Mint, Lemon, and Lime
Rosé Paloma$11.00
El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Rosé Wine, Lime, Grapefruit, and Rosemary
Foley$9.00
Dickel Rye and Ginger Beer with Bitters and Orange
Cranberry Sparkler$12.00
Prosecco, Elder Flower Liqueur, Cranberry and Lemon
Hemingway Daiquiri$11.00
Campesino Silver Rum, Luxardo Marachino Liqueur, Lime, Grapefruit, Maraschino Cherry, and Lime
TN Sazerac$12.00
Bell Meade Bourbon with an Herbsaint Rinse, Peychaud's Bitters and Lemon

What 442 people are saying

Knox Mason - Knoxville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

442 Reviews

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AmyC
East Tennessee1 review
5.0
Dined on July 1, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always my favorite restaurant. I will miss this place so much. A true nod to classic southern recipes and support of regional producers.
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OpenTable Diner
South Carolina2 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 25, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Upon arrival, the indoor seating, though only about half full, was extremely noisy. So, we chose to be seated outdoors even though it was quite humid. However, even the outdoor seating turned out to be quite loud. The service was awful from beginning to end. Our waitress said she had been there for over a year but was unable to bring our drinks out until we had already finished our appetizers. The entrees were then rushed out before we finished our cocktails, and we had to remind the waitress to bring our wine half way through the meal. Worst of all, there were never any explanations or apologies offered for this bad service. The food was mediocre at best. The smoked trout appetizer was okay, but My husband’s trout entree was over cooked, and my vegetarian entree was barely edible with portobello mushroom pieces that were hard as rocks! The Embassy Suites is a nice hotel in Knoxville, but this restaurant definitely needs major work!!!
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OpenTable Diner
Key West / Florida Keys2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always! Sad that it is closing. Hopefully they will be able to reopen one day.
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CodyB
East Tennessee1 review
3.0
Dined on June 25, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was just ok. Not bad, but ok. Best part was the chicken wings app. Shrimp and grits tasted classic, but not memorable. Steak was perfectly cooked to med rare, but chewy. Macaroni was very bland. No problem recommending, but I’d recommend other places before. You can do better for the money.
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Kristi
East Tennessee1 review
5.0
Dined on June 23, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and location. So sad that they are closing.
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TaylorP
Charlotte6 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 19, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We were in town for the night and visited Knox Mason as they could accommodate our group of 8 and the menu looked good. We started with the deviled eggs, which were great. Unfortunately both steaks were undercooked, most of our food came out cold, and the fried chicken sandwich was still partially raw. Service and drinks were ok. Overall a disappointing experience.
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SteveS VIP
Charlotte118 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Looking for a restaurant in Knoxville that had southern inspired cuisine and discovered Knox Mason thru Open Table. Luckily, they had a reservation for two available at a reasonable time on a Saturday evening, so Iade a reservation. Our experience was wonderful. Great and unique cocktails, delicious appetizers, I recommend the pimento cheese and deviled eggs!! The main course selection was modest but included chicken, pork, fish, beef and vegetarian. The grilled pork shoulder steak was devine and their daily special, a corn meal breaded, deep fried pork chop was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, drinks and service at the restaurant that's in the Embassy Suites on Gay Street.
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TerriL
East Tennessee27 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was nice. She did forget our appetizers, but got them out quickly when it was mentioned. All of the food was excellent!! We had the catfish sandwiches, pork and chicken. We also loved the deviled eggs and pimento cheese. Hate that they’re closing soon.
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Sassygal
South Carolina16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and a full house. Sad to know that this restaurant is closing on July 2.
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MaureenE
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good and service were great I would recommend Knox Mason to a friend for sure
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507 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902-3206

Additional information

Cross street
Union Ave
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Wall Ave Garage on Market Square or Locust St Garage across Gay St. Limited street parking available. Hotel Valet available at $16 for up to 4 hours and $22 for over 4 hours.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.knoxmason.com/
Phone number
(865) 770-5988

Knox Mason - Knoxville

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Snacks

Fresh Pork Rinds*$5.00

Sweetwater Valley Pimento Cheese$7.00

Deviled Windy Gap Farm Eggs*$5.00

Crispy Fried Sweet Chili Chicken Wings*$9.00

Large Plates + Bowls

NC Sunburst Trout$26.00

Smoky Springer Mountain Chicken and Cade's Cove Sausage Gumbo

Low Country Shrimp and Grits*$19.00

Smoked Goat Cheese and Roasted Mushroom Spoon Bread*$18.00

Heritage Farm Pork Blade Steak*$20.00

1/2 Springer Mountain Chicken*$20.00

Mitchell Farm Market Steak*

Sandwiches

Smash Burger$15.00

Mississippi Catfish Sandwich$15.00

Double Double Chicken Sandwich$15.00

Kentucky Hot Brown$15.00

Philly Cheese Steak$15.00

Salads

'Kilt' Greens Salad$10.00

Squash Salad$11.00

Iceberg 'Wedge'*$10.00

Sides

Herbed Hand Cut Fries*$5.00

Autumn Squash Gratin$6.00

Market Vegetable$6.00

White, Rose, & Sparkling

Prosecco NV, Faggeto (Veneto, IT)

Moscato d'Asti 2020, Vietti (Piedmont, IT)

Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2020, Château Pilet Blanc (Bordeaux, FR)

Pinot Grigio 2018, Dipinti (Trentino, IT)

Grenache Blanc Blend 2019, Famille Perrin (Côtes du Rhône, FR)

Chardonnay 2019, Au Bon Climat (Santa Barbara, CA)

Grenache Rosé 2020, La Patience (Costieres de Nimes, FR)

Goutorbe Bouillot 'Reflets de Riviera' NV (Champagne, FR)

2006, Dom Ruinart 'Blanc de Blanc' (Champagne, FR)

Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Domaine des Coltabards (Sancerre, Loire Valley, FR)

Pinot Gris 2016, Leon Beyer (Alsace, FR)

Riesling 2011, Leon Beyer 'Cuvée des Comtes d'Eguisheim' (Alsace, FR)

Chardonnay 2016, Meurgey-Croses 'Uchizy' (Macon, Burgundy, FR)

Chardonnay 2013, Marc Morey 'Vergers 1er Cru' (Chassange Montrachet, Burgundy, FR)

Chardonnay 2019, Lewis Cellars (Napa Valley, CA)

Red

Pinot Noir 'O.P.P' 2019, Maison Noir Wines (Willamette Valley, OR)

Grenache Blend 2018, Famille Perrin (Côtes du Rhône, FR)

Malbec Blend 2018, Clos Siguier (Cahors, FR)

Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Justin (Paso Robles, CA)

Pinot Noir 2015, Dubet-Monthélie 'Les Champs-Fulliot' 1er cru (Monthélie, Burgundy, FR)

Pinot Noir 2016, Pierre Meurgey (Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, FR)

BtlRed Blend 2018, Cruse WIne Co, (North Coast, CA)

Zinfandel 'East Bench' 2019, Ridge (Dry Creek Valley, CA)

Grenache Blend 2015, Domaine de Saint Siffrein (Châteauneuf du Pâpe, Rhône Valley, FR)

Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008, Mas de Daumas Gassac (l'Hérault, FR)

Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Charles Krug, (Napa Valley, CA)

Cabernet Sauvignon 'Double Diamond' 2018, Schrader Cellars (Oakville, CA)

Bottles & Cans

Beer & Cider

Miller Light$3.50

Miller High Life$2.50

Dogfish Head SeaQuench Session Sour Ale$6.00

Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA$6.00

Becks Non-Alcoholic$5.00

Gypsy Circus 'Raindancer'$7.00

Beers

On Tap

Miller High Life$3.00

Bearded Iris 'Homestyle IPA'$6.50

Yee-Haw 'Dunkel'$5.50

Cocktails

Southside$9.00

Rosé Paloma$11.00

Foley$9.00

Cranberry Sparkler$12.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$11.00