36 East Tennessee Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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Whether your idea of a good time is a fancy, festive dinner out or cold sesame noodles and binge-watching on the couch, we're here to help you find it—since the greatest love of all is the love of food. Dig in.

36 Restaurants

Updated February 06, 2019

Restaurants:	J. Alexander's - Chattanooga, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chattanooga, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Chattanooga…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Steakhouse, American…
Neighborhoods:	Chattanooga…

J. Alexander's - Chattanooga

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Chattanooga

1,302 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Great for Lunch

It was fabulous! My favorite restaurant. Great food!

96% recommended

60 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chattanooga

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Chattanooga

1,467 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Romantic

Celebrating a birthday , I didn’t like that they didn’t have the table set up for a birthday and I specifically wrote in the reservations I need the table set up. Our waiter was AW…Read more

88% recommended

Best Overall in Chattanooga / Cleveland

13 people mentioned the Bread Pudding

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Chattanooga

$$$$·American·

Chattanooga

669 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Great food and we were blessed to have Barbara as our server. My wife had the pineapple chicken with a salad and I had the 24 ounce ribeye with a baked potato. We were celebrating …Read more

88% recommended

Great for Lunch in East Tennessee

14 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Knoxville

$$$$·Italian·

Knoxville

609 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

First visit. Food was excellent, server was attentive.

88% recommended

Best Value in East Tennessee

3 people mentioned the Chop Salad

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Knoxville

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Knoxville

1,119 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

As always, excellent. Filet & Lobster....amazing

95% recommended

Best Overall in East Tennessee

6 people mentioned the Bread Pudding

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The Chop House - W. Knoxville

$$$$·Steak·

Knoxville

386 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

Wonderful lunch menu with a great variety of selections. Excellent price for the value!

93% recommended

13 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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St. John's Restaurant

$$$$·American·

Chattanooga

2,009 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

Our reservation was for 6p on Tuesday evening. They were not at full capacity, but it was early and on a week night. I'm sure it is crowded on a weekend. Our food was amazing…Read more

98% recommended

23 people mentioned the Wagyu Beef

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Public House - Chattanooga

$$$$·American·

Chattanooga

1,634 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

Excellent food and service. Went on a Monday so it was quiet but may be a different vibe on weekends.

97% recommended

Fit for Foodies in East Tennessee

98 people mentioned the Pot Roast

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Connors Steak & Seafood - Knoxville

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Knoxville

2,064 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Excellent food and ambient

97% recommended

Best Overall in East Tennessee

67 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Beast and Barrel

$$$$·Gastro Pub·

Chattanooga

643 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Handcrafted Cocktails

Great food, nice atmosphere, excellent service. Good location, appreciated the good air flow with garage doors open to the sidewalk.

84% recommended

Great for Brunch in East Tennessee

17 people mentioned the Duck Burger

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Knox Mason

$$$$·American·

Knoxville

198 reviews

Local Ingredients
Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date

By far the best food in Knoxville! Unique menu of southern comfort food and everything is delicious.

96% recommended

11 people mentioned the Pork Rinds

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Bistro By The Tracks

$$$$·Continental·

Knoxville

1,034 reviews

Good for a Date
Notable Wine List
Special Occasion

Service was very slow for some reason possibly not enough wait staff usually very timely!!

91% recommended

Best Ambiance in East Tennessee

8 people mentioned the Duck Ramen

Table for 2 today

Cafe 4

$$$$·Comfort Food·

Knoxville

881 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining
Fit for Foodies

Love the pimento and cheese dip/spread! It is one of the best appetizers In town.

96% recommended

42 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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Tupelo Honey - Knoxville

$$$$·Contemporary Southern·

Knoxville

1,105 reviews

Comfort Food
Great for Brunch
Good for a Date

I had the fried chicken and mashed potatoes and my husband had the fried fish, mashed potatoes, and collard greens. Both meals were tasty. Tupelo Honey has pretty consistent qualit…Read more

93% recommended

Great for Brunch in East Tennessee

15 people mentioned the Fried Chicken

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Hennen's

$$$$·Steak·

Chattanooga

2,137 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

Had a blast for my wife and I anniversary

94% recommended

Best Service in East Tennessee

65 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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The Chop House - Sevierville

$$$$·Steak·

Sevierville

567 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Awesome. Attentive service. Food is excellent, as always. Chef Specials always great choice. We always eat here several times a year. This was special trip, 50th Anniversary

88% recommended

Good for Groups in Knoxville

13 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Knoxville

$$$$·Steak·

Knoxville

710 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Good for Birthdays
Special Occasion

Food was outstanding, and the environment was very pleasant. Always nice to have one's steak cooked precisely as requested.

88% recommended

14 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Northshore Brasserie

$$$$·French·

Knoxville

424 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

We had the special Amber Jack...it was amazing great apps waiter was very informational we look forward to dinning there again !!!

97% recommended

Best Overall in East Tennessee

5 people mentioned the French Onion Soup

Table for 2 today

Bald Headed Bistro

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Cleveland

852 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Notable Wine List

Outstanding Service. Outstanding Steaks. Outstanding Chefs. We Go Early and Often!

90% recommended

14 people mentioned the Crab Bisque

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Stir

$$$$·American·

Chattanooga

982 reviews

Great for Outdoor Dining
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

It was a great dining experience! Food and wait staff was fantastic!

94% recommended

Great for Brunch in East Tennessee

10 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

Table for 2 today

The Melting Pot - Knoxville

$$$$·Fondue·

Knoxville

2,092 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasion
Romantic

It’s our favorite girls night out and birthday celebration destination.

88% recommended

Best Food in East Tennessee

47 people mentioned the Cheese Fondue

Table for 2 today

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

$$$$·American·

Knoxville

1,195 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Great for Outdoor Dining

This place is worth the drive!! We did their Tasting Tuesday that was incredible! It was a 4 course meal that was beautiful, but tasted fabulous as well! The portions were perfec…Read more

96% recommended

Best Overall in East Tennessee

28 people mentioned the Beef Tenderloin

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Shuck Raw Bar and Grill

$$$$·Seafood·

Knoxville

79 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

Great service and a great place for seafood and oysters. Had a few bad oysters in 18 oysters I received but overall a good meal.

88% recommended

5 people mentioned the Raw Oysters

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Food Works

$$$$·American·

Chattanooga

800 reviews

Great for Brunch
Casual
Good for a Date

Made reservations for lunch and it was ready when we arrived. Meal was delicious

90% recommended

Great for Brunch in East Tennessee

12 people mentioned the French Toast

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Tupelo Honey - Chattanooga

$$$$·Contemporary Southern·

Chattanooga

777 reviews

Great for Brunch
Comfort Food
Good for a Date

Excellent food!

91% recommended

Best Value in East Tennessee

14 people mentioned the Sweet Potatoes

Table for 2 today

Emilia

$$$$·Contemporary Italian·

Knoxville

1,555 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

Took my wife for her birthday. It’s her favorite! (mine too) They never disappoint!

93% recommended

Best Food in East Tennessee

31 people mentioned the Focaccia

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Puleo's Grille - Cedar Bluff

$$$$·Steak·

Knoxville

42 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Comfort Food

Great food and service. Ample portions. We really liked the fried asparagus, pork chops, and seafood broil

82% recommended

1 people mentioned the Ahi Tuna

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Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Knoxville

1,043 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date

Victoria was an unusually talented and amazing staff member. All was great, but she made the experience special and a night we'll remember.

90% recommended

Fit for Foodies in East Tennessee

20 people mentioned the Beef Tenderloin

Table for 2 today

Easy Bistro

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Chattanooga

1,211 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion
Romantic

Great drinks and oysters! A great place to go in the afternoon and evening. Beautiful restaurant and bar!

96% recommended

25 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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Sapphire: A Modern Restaurant & Bar

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Knoxville

53 reviews

Vibrant Bar Scene
Late-night Find
Special Occasion

The extensive whiskey list is amazing. I had one of the best Old-Fashioned I've ever had. Let the bartenders & waitstaff direct you. They are very knowledgeable. I can't wait t…Read more

85% recommended

1 people mentioned the Artisan Cheese

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Kitchen 919

$$$$·Contemporary American·

Knoxville

456 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Creative Cuisine

very good service from Paulie. both of our menu selections were great. the salmon was a much larger portion then most places

83% recommended

6 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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The Chop House - Kingsport

$$$$·Steak·

Kingsport

260 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Our waiter, Jason was OUTSTANDING! He had a fabulous personality and he had great customer service. He made my birthday dinner extremely special.

96% recommended

8 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Bluewater Grille - Chattanooga - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Seafood·

Chattanooga

491 reviews

Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasion

Food is delicious and the portions are very generous and the price is quite reasonable. We had the blue crab and artichoke dip, fish and chips, and lobster and shrimp mac and chee…Read more

8 people mentioned the Stuffed Trout

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Puleo's Grille - Merchants

$$$$·Steak·

Knoxville

100 reviews

Comfort Food
Good for Birthdays
Business Meals

Great food & T was a great server

88% recommended

3 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Puleo's Grille - Strawberry Plains

$$$$·Steak·

Knoxville

81 reviews

Casual
Special Occasion
Great for Lunch

This was our first visit to Puleo's Grille. Not only was our waitress fantastic but the food was amazing. I had a ribeye that was the best ever and my husband had lasagne which he …Read more

93% recommended

5 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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