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Fresh Food , Oyster Bar & Craft Cocktails  - STIR - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

STIR - Knoxville

4.6
4.6
298 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Esteban Mejia
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

10:00 PM


Booked 59 times today
Google Map for STIR - Knoxville

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
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