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Sapphire: A Modern Restaurant & Bar, Knoxville, TN

Sapphire: A Modern Restaurant & Bar

4.0
4
51 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
428 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Sapphire Fine Food & Fancy Drinks is located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, TN. Opened April 2005.


Sapphire's focus is on Craft Cocktails, utilizing both the trendiest and obscure products, in combination with house-made infusions and tinctures.

Unbeatable happy hour specials from 4-6 Monday through Friday. Unparalleled ambience and decor are created by the building itself, which is over 100 years old, and from the fact that Sapphire is built into the shell of an old jewelry store.

Enjoy an exciting nightlife in Knoxville and mingle with who's who. Find it all at Sapphire.

Located at 428 S. Gay St. a block away from Regal Riveria Cinemas and Tennessee Theatre.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–3:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    We offer affordable catering options for parties of all sizes.
  • Private party facilities
    Sapphire hosts a variety of different types of parties: Fundraisers, Brunch Parties, Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Prix Fixe Dinners, Wine Tastings, Cocktail Tastings, and more. Call and speak with Aaron about your party, or email him at aaron@sapphireknoxville.com
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Cross street
    Union Avenue
  • Parking details
    FREE parking is available in three city parking lots. One is located directly behind our building, the other is on State Street and the third is adjacent to Market Square. 2-Hour Parking is also available on Gay Street.
  • Public transit
    Trolley stops throughout Gay Street
  • Entertainment
    House DJ's on Friday and Saturday after 10:00 p.m. When reserving for dinner at these times, be aware that the energy level will be at a higher level than some find comfortable for dinner.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 51 people are saying

Sapphire: A Modern Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.0
4 based on all time ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 2.3Value

NoiseModerate

51 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Pittsburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The extensive whiskey list is amazing. I had one of the best Old-Fashioned I've ever had. Let the bartenders & waitstaff direct you. They are very knowledgeable. I can't wait to visit Sapphire again!

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  2. Emily

    Nashville11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was understaffed with only a bar manager who served us and a cook. It was a Sunday night, but there were several conferences in town, The bar manager was competent , very nice and friendly , but was unable to keep up with the number of guests. It took quite a while for the food to be served and 2 of our servings were cold. The menu is limited and does not have salads or healthy options. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere but attention to the service and the food would improve the dining experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Greater Boston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Although a large group of us were there earlier in the evening, it was quite enjoyable from the drinks to the food and the atmosphere...5 stars!!!

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  4. SarahB

    E. Tennessee5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Delicious food but details were not taken care of. For example: menus never taken away, missing straws, didn’t pour drinks for us (dropped off beer and glass). Still considerate and good waitress! Just busy.

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  5. JaimeG

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was acceptable but overpriced. Portions could have been larger given the price charged. The wine brought to the table was not the wine listed on the menu, with a lame excuse that they were equivalent. Entres were not served hot. The chocolate cake dessert, however, was delicious. The restaurant has a full, well stocked bar. A good place for a drink and a snack, but look elsewhere for a full meal.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. LaurenL

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the sea bass for dinner and it was delicious! Our waitress was super cute and friendly. Service was excellent all around. They always knock it out of the park on all fronts, which is why I keep coming back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Right size portions. Great cocktails!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Saphire for Valentines Day. They offered a special menu for food and drinks in addition to their regular menu. The food was excellent. They had a nice assortment of drinks as well. We were well taken care of and not rushed. Would totally recommend this restaurant!

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  9. Rogerh

    E. Tennessee1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails are amazingly creative and very tasty! The price of the cocktails ($10 each) was a little on the steep side. Staff was amazing and informative. The food was okay, but expected better for the price.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 9, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was good except our server was caught up in an unforeseen dilemma with an exceptionally intoxicated patron. She had to be carried out by her friends. It was interesting. The food was expensive considering the portion size, though it was quite tasty. We ordered the hot chicken sliders and bbq chicken sliders. I believe they were $13 each for 2 sliders to make a total of 4 sliders coming in at $26. That’s on the appetizer menu. Overall it’s certainly more of a bar versus a restaurant. It’s probably not the place you’ll want to go for a date night dinner, but rather the place for drinks afterwards.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Sapphire: A Modern Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 951-2066.

Sapphire: A Modern Restaurant & Bar is rated 4 stars by 51 OpenTable diners.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Sapphire: A Modern Restaurant & Bar

428 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Union Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–3:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    FREE parking is available in three city parking lots. One is located directly behind our building, the other is on State Street and the third is adjacent to Market Square. 2-Hour Parking is also available on Gay Street.
  • Public transit
    Trolley stops throughout Gay Street
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    House DJ's on Friday and Saturday after 10:00 p.m. When reserving for dinner at these times, be aware that the energy level will be at a higher level than some find comfortable for dinner.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer affordable catering options for parties of all sizes.
  • Private party facilities
    Sapphire hosts a variety of different types of parties: Fundraisers, Brunch Parties, Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, Prix Fixe Dinners, Wine Tastings, Cocktail Tastings, and more. Call and speak with Aaron about your party, or email him at aaron@sapphireknoxville.com
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