STIR - Knoxville

Name: STIR - Knoxville
Address: 215 Willow Ave, Knoxville, TN, United States, 37915-1035
Telephone: (865) 253-7933
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

298 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 8, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(865) 253-7933
Website
http://www.stirknoxville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Esteban Mejia

Location
215 Willow Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915-1035
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Cross street
Willow Ave and Burris St
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

East Tennessee
Innovative
East Tennessee
Hot spot
East Tennessee
Great for outdoor dining
East Tennessee
Lively
East Tennessee
American
East Tennessee
Most Booked
Knoxville
Great for brunch
Knoxville
Innovative
Knoxville
Good for groups
Knoxville
Healthy
Knoxville
Hot spot
Knoxville
Great for outdoor dining
Knoxville
Lively
Knoxville
Most Booked

298 Reviews

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JeffA
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ladies behind the bar. Friendly and helpful. The Ice Show is really cool. We'll be back to try other menu items.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our everything about our dinner and cocktails!
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Hokie
Houston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and drinks, excellent service, festive ambience!
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SpecialK56
Cincinnati
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
The space of the restaurant is beautiful. The food is really fantastic and innovative the wine list while small is exceptional. Where things fall apart was the service. in our reservation indicated it was my wife’s birthday. I even mentioned it to the host. She did not even get a happy birthday from the staff. The real problem with the service was our waitress, she failed to check on us at all. She never poured the wine she just dropped off the glasses. That might be fine for Applebee’s but that’s not so good for more upscale restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had excellent service and recommendations from our waiter, Chris. The broth in the shrimp and grits was a little salty, but overall the dish was enjoyable. The house oysters on the half shell and bloody Mary’s were great. I do wish that wait staff would not use the verbiage “are you still working on that?”
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VincentC
E. Tennessee
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food and cocktails priced very reasonably (except for maybe the snow crab leg entree (which we did not get), ambiance is nice not dark but upscale. Service was fantastic...available when we needed but no intrusive. Manager came by and checked on us which was nice. Overall a really great experience will definitely be back.
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SachaS
Cincinnati
10 reviews
vip
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We had a dinner reservation at 6. We were seated at 6:30. Tables with incomplete party of 6 with reservations at 6:15 were seated ahead of us. Waitress was great. Food and drinks were ok. We have a vegetarian in our party of 4. He wasn’t happy with his veggie burger. We had a much better experience on our first visit with a party of two.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, cocktails, and service were amazing. Fascinating how the ice and cocktails are made.
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BobL
E. Tennessee
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and the restaurant was just fantastic! The food was good but could have been a little warmer. Overall it was a great evening.
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KelseyR
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic food and drinks. We got the salmon and chicken piccata we're delicious!
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BetsyD
Charlotte
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good! One of my favorite spots. Hands down best oysters
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DianDavBarnes
E. Tennessee
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed STIR’s ambiance, our Server and the food!
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jonih
E. Tennessee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Stir. I was surprised we were able to make a reservation Saturday afternoon for that same night. There was a constant stream of people coming in. The noise level was manageable as the open ceiling was insulated. This is not the case in some other restaurants. Our waitress was friendly and checked on us throughout the evening. I had a Caesar salad and the roasted scallops with root vegetables. When ordering she suggested the smaller salad with the entrée. It was the best Caesar salad I've ever had and the serving was substantial. The scallops also were delicious as were the vegetables. The dishes were served promptly. I'd highly recommend Stir.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is simply awesome. Food is great. Drinks are great. Enough said.
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DarleneS
Orlando
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal! We loved everything about our dinner at Stir!
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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The oysters and drinks were excellent! Fun environment!
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StevenH
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good. Great oysters, and drinks.
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TaraS
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love it here at Stir!! Always great! Fresh food, great offerings, cool vibe inside or out.
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HollyJ
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Corinna was a terrific server, and we really enjoyed the dog-friendly patio. The oysters were perfect, and the portions on entrees were generous. We will be back!
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MrsBestie
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our Sunday morning go-to for Brunch! Consistently great food & great service offered up in an upbeat, energetic atmosphere. I look forward to Sunday brunch every week at STIR Knoxville!
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CvilleMom
Richmond
24 reviews
vip
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun place to eat in Old City Knox. Crab bisque was excellent and the margaritas can’t be matched!!
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Gleion
E. Tennessee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
With a varied menu, Stir is a great place for a late evening dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful food, and the drinks were yummy too! The noise level was high, but the restaurant was packed so that’s to be expected. The drinks and food came out quickly but never felt rushed. Would recommend for adults as the menu is not geared for children.
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KeithJ
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu. Lots of options. Had Steak Frites, wedge salad, chef's board and bottle of red wine, Expedition. Our server, Tori, was incredible. Very attentive. Outstanding personality. Recommend her.
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JanieW
Charleston
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The music was too loud. Everything else fabulous! We will definitely go back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Drinks were not up to par. Food was good, didn’t wow. Service lacked on server being attentive to water if had any at all. Would go back for maybe a burger but had higher hopes for food and drinks to match price
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ManganNYC
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
For a lazy week night when you don’t feel like cooking. Good comfort food in the neighborhood
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MelindaS
E. Tennessee
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere, service and food was outstanding. I had the poke bowl and my partner had the frites. We will be back!
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RhondaB
Atlanta Metro
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love brunch on Sunday at Stir. The eggs Benedict is very good...we always order extra hollandaise because they usually do not put much of it on the eggs. The waffles are light and fluffy and quite delicious. We enjoy the breakfast board and I would love to see them add the chicken salad to the menu. Our server was fantastic! I just wish I could remember her name.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our experience, we even got a complimentary appetizer!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lyric was our wonderful server. Very attentive and fun. Made our brunch memorable. We will be back!
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AliciaT
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Simply put, completely satisfied and you will be too! We will be back
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ChrD
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great time and great food. Molly was our server and she was excellent!! Will definitely ask for her again.
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ChristyW
Greater Boston
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Great variety. Good food and responsive service.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such great food and drinks! We will be back!! So glad we have one in Knoxville!
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Place was great, but ultimately the dishes felt a little short of expectations. We had the steak frites and the Scallops.
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SandyW
Los Angeles
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the service was great. Loved it
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Megan
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great restaurant! We enjoy their brunch and the complimentary brunch board. A great place to eat brunch, lunch or dinner!
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OpenTable Diner
Louisville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress Lyric was fantastic! She made everything very smooth and made sure everything was to our liking! Food was great. Will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
E. Tennessee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food not as good as it sounds on the menu. Cocktails not great either
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FAQs

STIR - Knoxville is rated 4.6 stars by 298 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

Dec 8, 2023

10:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

215 Willow Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915-1035

Additional information

Cross street
Willow Ave and Burris St
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–11:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Esteban Mejia
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.stirknoxville.com/
Phone number
(865) 253-7933

STIR - Knoxville

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Additional information

Popular dishes

Steak Frites

Scallop & Shrimp White Cheddar Mac & Cheese

Chicken & Waffles

Menu

What 298 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

How is STIR - Knoxville restaurant rated?

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