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Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly, Knoxville, TN

Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly

4.5 (28)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2506

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Annual Mother's Day Brunch

    $24.95 - $49.95 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Bring Mom & Grandma to Marble City Kitchen this Mother's Day for a day of relaxation, delicious food, and live music. Indulge in an upscale brunch buffet, featuring a wide selection of mouth-watering dishes. Sip on refreshing rosé or enjoy your choice of nonalcoholic beverage, all while listening to live music. Moms will even receive a special treat - a relaxing chair massage. This event is $49.95 per adult, plus tax, $24.95 per youth, plus tax, and kids 5 & under are FREE. This includes your choice of nonalcoholic beverage. Please call us at 865-523-2300 for reservations or reserve a table here.
    Annual Mother's Day Brunch Photo

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What 28 people are saying

Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Great for brunch

  • East Tennessee

    Kid-friendly

  • East Tennessee

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Great for brunch

  • Knoxville

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly offer a delightful dining experience. Guests praise the "spectacular service & excellent food" and the standout "shrimp and grits." The restaurant receives accolades for "friendly and great service" and a "well planned" Easter Brunch. While some find the ambiance lacking, the food quality remains a highlight.

28 Reviews
  1. Matt

    Western NC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok. I ordered the ribeye med rare which came out med well. I never send food back, so I ate it. Not a great cut either. Just mediocre. Only restaurant we could find with our time slot available. Much better values and options in Knoxville.

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  2. Kyle

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Spectacular service & excellent food! A very well planned Easter Brunch selection & experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food quality and service were very good but ambience is not great as you are almost sitting in the hotel hallway. We thought it was a little pricey for that combination.

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  4. Charles VIP

    New Orleans22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the filet over what was supposed to be sweet potatoes but the presentation was ugly. Sweet potatoes looked more like charcoal but the flavor was okay. Salad had hardly any flavor and needed more dressing. Waitress was super sweet.

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  5. Bradley

    Western NC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve had in Knoxville. Shrimp and Grits were outstanding! Spiced just enough to leave you wanting more!

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  6. Judy

    Naples8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Was seated right next to the bar. Noise level so high could not hear each other speak Menu selection was limited. Service was fine Huge issue with parking- parking for 39 minutes was 30.00 more than my meal cost

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  7. Patrick VIP

    E. Tennessee21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good experience. The server was available and helpful at all times

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  8. jeremy

    Cancun3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Markie was a great server. The food was really good and the shrimp and grits were the best I have ever had locally. Definitely making another stop there.

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  9. Nancy

    Tampa8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We chose the restaurant because of the weather but were pleased with the results. The wine selection was great and reasonable for the portions. The hot rolls were delicious! Our salads and the chili were quite tasty, not typical, so it was an interesting meal. Unfortunately the HVAC was not working properly and the restaurant was cold (too cold for this FL girl), so we ate with our coats on. Just a minor drawback, otherwise, a nice meal.

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  10. thomas

    E. Tennessee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It saved my girlfriend's birthday on New Years Eve. Service was lack luster. He didn't even describe the charcuterie and told us he did no know but would go ask. The dessert was garbage. Pot de creme was just an undercooked brownie. The only awesome thing was bsing with the super cool family next to us. I wish I had four hands for four thumbs down. Would not recommend to my enemy.
    Marble City Kitchen and The FireflyResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is unfortunate to hear that you were not satisfied during your recent visit. Crafting an enjoyable experience from arrival to dessert is always our top priority. It is disheartening to learn that your experience did not meet expectations this time. Your feedback is valuable, and it will be shared with our team to help enhance the overall customer experience.

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FAQs

Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 523-2300.

Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly is rated 4.5 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly

501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2506

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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