Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in East Tennessee

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in East Tennessee? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Eggspectation - Knoxville

4.9

4.9 (10)

$30 and under

American

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Founded in Montreal in 1993, eggspectation is world-famous for elevated takes on comfort-food classics for brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Eggspectation uses classic ingredients and bold new flavors to create memorable dishes in a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. When you are dining with the people who matter during the moments that matter, eggspectation is where memories are made. Our menu... *Brunch, including elevated takes on pancakes, French toast, omelettes, and Benedicts, where you will always taste the quality with free-range eggs, thick-cut bacon, and always 100% real maple syrup. *Lunch, including hand-crafted sandwiches and burgers, served on artisanal breads. *Dinner, including culinary adventures of seafood, steaks, lamb chops, pasta, and more. *Plus tastes from our home in Montreal, including poutine, crêpes, and duck confit. *Full-bar, available all day, serving all your favorite libations as well as our own signature cocktails and mimosas.

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fred

Dined on Jun 18, 2025

Food and service were both excellent. What more needs to be said?

Balter Beerworks

4.8

4.8 (84)

$30 and under

American

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Balter Beerworks is a scratch kitchen brewpub located in downtown Knoxville. We offer a welcoming environment that celebrates craft beers and made from scratch food. Every bite and every sip at Balter is crafted daily from scratch, using the freshest ingredients available. We are constantly refreshing food and beer menus to highlight seasonal delicacies. Balter offers a place for friends and family to reconnect in a space that weaves urban aesthetics with the history of an old service station.

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TedVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was excellent and the shrimp cocktail salad special was great!

Acropolis Grill

4.8

4.8 (30)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Acropolis Grill: A Taste of the Mediterranean in Chattanooga

Step into Acropolis Grill and be transported to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. This family-owned restaurant has been a Chattanooga staple for over 20 years, serving up a delectable blend of Mediterranean and American cuisine.

Whether you're craving a romantic dinner for two, a fun night out with friends, or a casual family gathering, Acropolis Grill has something for everyone. The friendly staff and attentive service will make you feel right at home, while the delicious food will leave you wanting more.

So come experience the taste of the Mediterranean at Acropolis Grill. It's the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy a truly memorable dining experience.

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STUART

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Great food, excellent service! The deserts are fantastic.

State of Confusion

4.7

4.7 (743)

$30 and under

Latin American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

State of Confusion features authentic dishes from Latin America, New Orleans, and the Carolina Lowcountry. We serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, with takeout and delivery available. Multiple indoor and heated outdoor hangout areas offer you and your groups a variety of options for dining in and special events.

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James

Dined 1 day ago

Had a very nice dinner with our son. The drinks were nice, the food was excellent and our server did a good job. The chicken egg rolls and fried tacos were delicious.

Whitebird at the Edwin Hotel

4.6

4.6 (350)

$31 to $50

Southern

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

Whitebird is a modern American restaurant at the foot of Chattanooga’s historic Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge. Here, we offer a fresh take on Appalachian cuisine with ingredients sourced straight from the Tennessee River Valley. We warmly invite you to take in the river views from our elegant setting and enjoy a sincerely elevated dining experience.

For parties of 10 people or more, please submit an inquiry here:
https://www.whitebirdchattanooga.com/events-in-chattanooga

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Nancy

Dined 3 days ago

Great food variety, interesting combinations, knowledgeable waiter.

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Nic & Norman's - Chattanooga

4.5

4.5 (1005)

$30 and under

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

After the growth and love we felt in our Senoia location, we knew it was time to expand.

Our passion for creating special moments has adopted a passion for taking old iconic buildings and turning them into one of a kind, unique places to create those moments in.

Chattanooga is no exception. We've taken this space at the Choo Choo and kept it as authentic as we could while adding our Nic & Norman's story throughout.

We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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Lindsay

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

We love this restaurant! It’s one of our absolute favorites in Chattanooga. We haven’t had a bad dish. However, we were very upset to leave and find a parking ticket on our window. We met another couple for dinner and they didn’t have one. Neither one of us knew that we had to pay parking in order to eat here. $80 meal, $20 tip, and $40 ticket to park is unreal.

Bravo Italian Kitchen - Knoxville

4.4

4.4 (955)

$30 and under

Italian

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Bravo Knoxville is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Knoxville, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Knoxville is the place to eat in Knoxville, TN for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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Frances

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

I loved the chicken Marsala and was glad I could split it with a friend. Our server was attentive and took good care of us.

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Popular dish

Lasagna

Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort

4.2

4.2 (417)

$30 and under

Southern

Gatlinburg

About the restaurant

Gatlinburg's best kept secret! We're serving up comfort food done right! Get ready for the authentic taste of the south with southern cooking and comfort foods we all love. Now open for breakfast! Great home-cooked meals meet sweet Southern style with our newest collection of decadent comfort food from the South, now at Southern Comfort! Here, the cuisine leans toward the low-country, and caters towards the Cajun in all of us, with rustic, creole, and good old fashioned Southern home cooking bursting in every bite.

From shrimp and grits to chicken and dumplings, our Southern cooking deserves to be kept on the family table for generations to come, so come on in, dig on in, and sit for a spell while we do the cookin’… because everyone needs a little Southern Comfort.

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Stephanie

Dined 6 days ago

Southern charm/ basic menu but good. Jordan was very attentive and made great suggestions.

Joe's Crab Shack - Sevierville

4.1

4.1 (31)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sevierville

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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Brandon

Dined 2 days ago

Kristie was amazing and she wasn’t our server. She was a manager that became our best friend as soon as we walked thru the door. Her customer service and attention to detail was more than expected. Krystal who was our server went above and beyond for my husband and I. She had more than several tables that were parties of 6 or more and she still never failed to make sure we were ok. Food was fabulous. We will always come back here anytime we visit the area.

Hard Rock Cafe - Pigeon Forge

3.9

3.9 (773)

$30 and under

American

Pigeon Forge

About the restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Amber

Dined 2 days ago

I always love coming here. The food is great and the people are so nice. Tracey was awesome

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