Tavern at Maker Exchange

Name: Tavern at Maker Exchange
Address: 525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN, United States, 37902
Telephone: (865) 934-2983
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.1

3.1 (25)

$30 and under

American

525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for business meals

A clever nod to Knoxville’s history as a maker city, the Tavern at Maker Exchange is the spot for enjoying drinks and noshing on fresh regional foods that encompass the spirit of Knoxville in a social and energetic setting.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Small Bites Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(865) 934-2983
Website
https://www.makerexchangeknox.com/dinner/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Robert Hoffman
Private party facilities
A clever nod to Knoxville’s history as a maker city, the Tavern at Maker Exchange is the spot for enjoying drinks and noshing on fresh regional foods that encompass the spirit of Knoxville in an energetic setting. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily along with a weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Join us for Tavern Notes live music!

Location
525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View

Experiences

Thanksgiving Feast at Maker Exchange
$0.00 - $64.95 per person
Nov 27, 2025 only
Join us on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday November 27th, from 9 AM - 3 PM for our Thanksgiving Feast! A buffet of your annual favorites will be offering in the Tavern at Maker Exchange along with live music. $64.95/adult $24.95/youth 12-5 years old Kids 4 & Under are FREE

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What 25 people are saying

Tavern at Maker Exchange reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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3.1

3.1 based on recent ratings

3.1Food
3.5Service
3.6Ambience
2.8Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tavern at Maker Exchange offers a lively atmosphere with "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the friendly staff and "great bartenders," though some note slower service at times. Special occasions feature thoughtful touches like roses on Valentine's Day. The restaurant serves delicious dishes, though some feel prices are "a bit high."

25 Reviews

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jamie VIP
Alabama6 reviews
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Not good food. The “Skillet Steak” was really really bad. Just a bad cut of meat smothered in a not good tasting gravy to try and hide how bad the cut of meat is for $45. Don’t get it! The deviled eggs didn’t taste good either. The pork belly was ok but smothered in a bbq sauce. The lamb meatballs were the only redeemable thing. It’s a nice place with expensive bad tasting food. Take yourself elsewhere.
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Lauren VIP
Columbus1 review
1.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was terrible. We arrived for our reservation at 10:35. By the time we got seated and the server came over it was 10:45. We thought we could order off the menu but were sent to the buffet. It was cold and many things empty. All were cold. Buffet was shut down by 11. For $24 a person you should have time to get seconds. Terrible!!! Go to McDonald’s.
Tavern at Maker ExchangeResponded on May 19, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Lauren. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience at Tavern at Maker Exchange. It's disappointing to know that you found our buffet services lacking and your meal was not up to par. We pride ourselves on providing warm and delicious food, so it's disappointing to hear that we fell short this time. Your comments have been taken seriously and will be used to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the quality dining experience that we're known for. Tavern at Maker Exchange Management Team
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Jo
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore3 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Much too expensive!! I've had twice as good food for way less than half the price. The hashbrowns were cold & tasteless, the scrambled eggs were bland, and the coffee was terrible. But the shrimp and ham were good, and the desserts were delicious. However, the service was excellent!! Everyone was very friendly, as is common with most places in Knoxville. BUT they didn't warn us of the automatic 18% gratuity and still had the nerve to have a spot for extra gratuity on the check. I know it was Mother's Day and a special buffet brunch, but $279 for 3 people is outrageous. Needless to say, we won't be back. And for the guy who thought it was just a bar, the restaurant seating (for at least 60) is behind the bar.
Tavern at Maker ExchangeResponded on May 19, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Jo! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the shrimp and ham, and the desserts at Tavern at Maker Exchange. However, we're sorry to hear about your disappointment with the food and pricing. We strive to provide a high-quality dining experience, and it sounds like we fell short this time. Your comments about the service and gratuity have been noted, and we'll ensure to review these aspects. Despite this, we're glad to know that you found our staff to be friendly and the atmosphere welcoming. We hope you'll consider giving us another chance in the future.
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David VIP
Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Server was nice, but service was very slow. Food brought out cold. When brought up to server, no effort made to correct or rectify. Not even apology offered. Sorry, but can’t recommend.
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Dancy
East Tennessee5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a pleasant brunch on Easter. The food was excellent and the service was fantastic.
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Sophia
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and food was amazing. Our server’s recommendation s for apps and entrees were spot on. Very attentive. Great bartenders and excellent drinks.
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Kat1999
Nottingham/Nottinghamshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our server appeared overwhelmed during my visit in Knoxville
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OpenTable Diner
East Tennessee1 review
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious and drinks were as well. This is an extremely loud place as it’s centered near the elevators but we had a nice corner that we could hold a conversation. The server was pleasant but very slow. Prices were a bit high but again the food was delicious.
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Emma
Central Kentucky4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
So overall, this place kinda sucks. We ordered the chicken lollipops for an appetizer and they were dryer than the Sahara dessert - they came accompanied with peppers that you’d expect to be warm like the chicken but were cold? Weird. And for $17 you only get 4. I ordered the burger for dinner and asked that it be cooked medium, I got a dried, overcooked burger, but I’d still rate it like a 5/10 so not the worst. The bacon jam was good. My boyfriend got the pork chop and it was also dry. Is that the theme here? Then he got mashed potatoes from the a la carte menu and they were cold…..our server kinda sucked. I’ve been a server so I get how it can be when it’s busy, but it wasn’t, it was the end of the night and the crowd was dying down. Maybe he had a long day? He rarely checked on us. He didn’t tell us about the valentines special, anything we asked for (water, drinks, check, etc) took 15+ minutes. No plates for our appetizer either. We went on Valentine’s and they did finish the night with a free rose and 2 chocolates for me and my boyfriend which was a nice touch. But overall 3/10, my cocktail was the best part of the night and I don’t even remember what it was called, so not that memorable.
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Rebecca
East Tennessee1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely a wonderful place for friends to get together and enjoy a wonderful meal. The live music playing in the lobby was a beautiful touch. For Valentine’s Day the waiter bringing the women at the table along stem rose was such a sweet surprise. I would absolutely come here again. We ended up buying several appetizers and sharing, but the rest of the menu looks delicious.
Tavern at Maker ExchangeResponded on February 16, 2025
Hi Rebecca, We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a wonderful time at Tavern at Maker Exchange! It's wonderful to know that our live music and Valentine's Day touches added to your experience. We're also glad that you enjoyed our appetizers and found them to be delicious. We hope that your Valentine's Day celebration was special and that you'll consider returning for more special occasions! Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We can't wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience. Best, The Tavern at Maker Exchange Team
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FAQs

Tavern at Maker Exchange offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 934-2983.

Tavern at Maker Exchange is rated 3.1 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

525 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Knoxville
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Small Bites Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Executive chef
Robert Hoffman
Additional
Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View

Website
https://www.makerexchangeknox.com/dinner/
Phone number
(865) 934-2983
Private party facilities
A clever nod to Knoxville’s history as a maker city, the Tavern at Maker Exchange is the spot for enjoying drinks and noshing on fresh regional foods that encompass the spirit of Knoxville in an energetic setting. Offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily along with a weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Join us for Tavern Notes live music!

Tavern at Maker Exchange

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