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Deliciously crafted cocktails and divine cuisine. - The Drawing Room, Knoxville, TN

The Drawing Room

3.9 (14)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2800

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The Drawing Room is a one-of-a-kind experience nestled within the walls of the premier luxury hotel, The Tennessean. Open to the hotel guests and those not staying at the hotel. Leather lounge seating and well-appointed decor are just the start as you enter this intimate setting. Join us for breakfast, dinner or our famous Afternoon Tea! Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail while basking in the warmth and elegance of this must try Restaurant. Make your reservation today!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (865) 212-1800
  • Website
    http://www.thetennesseanhotel.com/dining
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Robert Hoffman
  • Catering
    When it comes to room rentals and catering options we can do it all. Please ask our staff today how we can help you plan your next event with us!
  • Private party facilities
    We have rooms for all shapes and sizes. No group is too big or too small. Please reach out to us today and let us help you start planning!
  • Location
    531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2800
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Cross street
    Henley Street and Clinch Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at World's Fair Park/Knoxville Convention Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Gatsby Tea

    $79.00 per person

    Oct 4, 2025 only
    Join us for a lovely afternoon of tea and treats at the Tennessean Hotel to celebrate the arrival of spooky season! Celebrate the season in style at our hotel's Gatbsy Tea Service! Join us for an afternoon of premium teas, scrumptious scones, desserts, and finger sandwiches while being serenaded by a local harpist. It's the perfect excuse to dress up, catch up with friends, and enjoy the simple pleasure of good tea in a classy setting. 1920s attire is encouraged but not required.
    Gatsby Tea Photo

  • Nutcracker Tea Service

    $79.00 per person

    Dec 6, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
    Invite your loved ones to a truly memorable experience at the Tennessean Hotel's Annual Holiday Tea Service! Come celebrate the holidays at the Tennessean! Join us for a luxury tea service complete with our signature teas along with tier courses of scones, tea sandwiches and holiday desserts. It is an experience that you will treasure for years to come!
    Nutcracker Tea Service Photo

  • Afternoon Tea Service

    $55.00 per person

    Mar 2, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
    Enjoy our Signature Sweet Peach Noir tea from Rare Tea Cellars paired with an assortment of traditional scones, tea sandwiches, and sweet treats.
    Afternoon Tea Service Photo

Menu

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What 14 people are saying

The Drawing Room 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

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Knoxville

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Drawing Room in downtown Knoxville offers an "exceptional" afternoon tea experience with "phenomenal" service and a delightful variety of sweet and savory treats. While cocktails are noted for being "superb," the restaurant also impresses with dishes like carpaccio, crab cakes, and whipped ricotta. Enjoy a "relaxed, yet elevated" atmosphere with a "great view of the Sun Sphere."
14 Reviews

  1. Alicia

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I booked the afternoon tea as a Mother’s Day gift for my mom and aunt. We chose to enjoy our experience after Mother’s Day to avoid large crowds. Everything about the afternoon tea at The Drawing Room was exceptional from the time we arrived until we left. Lissa was our host and was phenomenal. We chose the latest seating, but she did not make us feel rushed and took her time to explain everything as if we were the first ones. The selection of sweet and savory accompaniments left something to be enjoyed by our entire party, and the signature tea blend was a hit at our table. I would definitely recommend this experience for a special occasion, or just as something different to do on a Sunday afternoon.

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  2. Melody VIP

    East Tennessee8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband ordered the beef tenderloin medium rare and it came out well done. He sent it back and it took almost 30 minutes to get a new plate and I was already done with my meal. The new beef tenderloin came out and it still wasn’t cooked medium rare so he ate it anyways. We’ll be back for drinks only since those were delicious.
    The Drawing RoomResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that your husband’s beef tenderloin was not prepared to the requested temperature—twice—and that this disrupted your dining experience. That’s not the level of quality or service we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating that must have been, especially with the long wait. We’re grateful, though, that you enjoyed our drinks, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you both back. If you do return, please don’t hesitate to ask for a manager—we’d love the chance to make things right and give you the kind of full experience we’re proud of.

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  3. Kelly VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful dining room, great cocktails but so expensive

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  4. Donna VIP

    Nashville39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the shaved brussel sprouts salad and the burger. Both excellent ! My husband rated his smoky manhattan cocktail as superb ! Only comment.. we were first seated at a 2 top table against the wall with zero room to even move the chair to sit ! Get rid of that third table !!!

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  5. Karon

    Key West / Florida Keys7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The carpaccio was delicious. As was the crab cake.

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  6. Elizabeth

    Kansas City / Kansas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem in the city of downtown Knoxville! The food was delicious & everything was timely. I was impressed with the options on the menu- not many places offer sea-bass. The Whipped Ricotta was by far our favorite. The environment is relaxed, yet elevated. The view is top tier. We will definitely be back!!

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  7. Ian

    East Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Great view of the Sun Sphere. Staff was exceptional from Valet to Service. We were able to try the Bagel Lox and Arancini! Both were delicious. Would recommend. Coming back for high tea!

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  8. Katelyn

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lounge style restaurant/ bar. Loved the whipped ricotta and the beef tenderloin.

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  9. Pam

    Asheville / Western North Carolina3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The tea experience was a fun one. Food was good. Our waitress was outstanding.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    South Carolina2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fun one time experience. I was disappointed in the lack of scones. The pastries served were the same as a continental hotel breakfast. On the plus side the vanilla tea was delicious, the peach tea was very good as well.

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FAQs

The Drawing Room is rated 3.9 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Drawing Room

531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2800

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Henley Street and Clinch Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Mon–Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at World's Fair Park/Knoxville Convention Center
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert Hoffman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thetennesseanhotel.com/dining
  • Phone number
    (865) 212-1800
  • Catering
    When it comes to room rentals and catering options we can do it all. Please ask our staff today how we can help you plan your next event with us!
  • Private party facilities
    We have rooms for all shapes and sizes. No group is too big or too small. Please reach out to us today and let us help you start planning!
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