36 East Tennessee Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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.

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21 Restaurants

Updated February 06, 2019

Restaurants:	Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chattanooga, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Chattanooga, Bravo Italian Kitchen - Knoxville…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Steakhouse, American, Italian…
Neighborhoods:	Chattanooga, Knoxville…

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chattanooga

$$$$

Steakhouse

Chattanooga

4.4

1933 reviews

Everyone was nice and very friendly. The servers made sure we was comfortable. The atmosphere was very calm.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Chattanooga

$$$$

American

Chattanooga

4.6

1476 reviews

Jaz is always great. Someone was allowed to bring a small little dirty dog in. It was clearly not a real service animal and needed a bath.

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Knoxville

$$$$

Italian

Knoxville

4.1

805 reviews

Food was excellent-really enjoyed it!!

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Knoxville

$$$$

Steakhouse

Knoxville

4.7

1590 reviews

Great experience! Will continue to frequent this establishment!!!!

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The Chop House - W. Knoxville

$$$$

Steak

Knoxville

4.6

998 reviews

Great place! Delicious food. Great customer service

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Public House - Chattanooga

$$$$

American

Chattanooga

4.7

2292 reviews

Our waitress was perfect. So sweet but not to pushy.

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Connors Steak & Seafood - Knoxville

$$$$

Steakhouse

Knoxville

4.8

2924 reviews

The food was great as usual, something happened putting in our order so our food was delayed. The manager came to our table and gave us our meal complementary due to the kitchen issue. The first time in many years of eating at Conners that we’ve had any issue. We will return in the future.

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Bistro By The Tracks

$$$$

Continental

Knoxville

4.8

1242 reviews

Great place. Great food. Had a jazz band in the bar area which was a nice surprise.

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Tupelo Honey - Knoxville

$$$$

Contemporary Southern

Knoxville

4.7

2140 reviews

everything was really delicious, would really recommend to friends

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Hennen's

$$$$

Steak

Chattanooga

4.6

3099 reviews

Everything was excellent. Our server was beyond excellent!

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The Chop House - Sevierville

$$$$

Steak

Sevierville

4.6

1236 reviews

My boyfriend and I were able to make reservations to celebrate my 60th birthday. Food and service was outstanding! They also brought me a wonderful dessert to help me celebrate. I would definitely recommend them for anyone visiting the area. :)

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Knoxville

$$$$

Unspecified

Knoxville

4.8

741 reviews

For a special occasion or just want to treat yourself, I recommend Flemings. In terms of service, it's a step above. For example: if you request a to-go box at other restaurants, the box is brought to the table for the diner to fill. At Flemings, a server takes the diner's plate away and returns the filled to-go box to the diner in a carry out bag.

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Northshore Brasserie

$$$$

French

Knoxville

4.9

796 reviews

The food and the atmosphere is excellent. The portions and the food are a great value. We have had Kevin guide us through the meal on two occasions, and this dude is incredibly nice and very welcoming.

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Stir

$$$$

American

Chattanooga

4.7

1835 reviews

Amazing food! Amazing server Sam who walked us through the menu top to bottom! Caprese chicken was amazing, shrimp and scallop Mac and cheese was amazing! I will be back for sure

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The Melting Pot - Knoxville

$$$$

Fondue

Knoxville

4.6

1753 reviews

This place was nice, but noisy. Service seemed rushed.

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Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

$$$$

American

Knoxville

4.9

2376 reviews

My wife and I love Dancing Bear! Most recently we celebrated our wedding anniversary with an evening meal. I ordered the Appalachian Bouillabaisse and my wife ordered the Duck Confit. We shared the Appalachian Cheese Board and a Charred Caesar Salad first. Cocktails and wine were perfect. Brad, our server, patiently answered our questions about the menu - we are foodies and love to learn! We plan to ask for him when we return. From the hostess, to Brad, to each staff person who came to our table with food or to admire my wife’s yellow roses, we felt genuine warmth and hospitality. DB is our “heart place.”

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Food Works

$$$$

American

Chattanooga

4.5

1153 reviews

Wonderful food, great server, and a nice and quiet atmosphere

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Tupelo Honey - Chattanooga

$$$$

Contemporary Southern

Chattanooga

4.5

1656 reviews

Our server was great! Excellent customer service. And the food was good overall the fish Mai Mai, was a little dry but the grits, green tomatoes and veggies were delicious. I cannot wait to go again

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Emilia

$$$$

Contemporary Italian

Knoxville

4.7

2263 reviews

Emilia's serves delicious food from a good variety of options in a simple environment. Tables are closely aligned which could suggest a loud atmosphere but it was muted. Service was attentive and well appreciated. It was nice that they offered the option to substitute gluten-free pasta for any of the pasta dishes. Ordered the brussel sprouts and beet appetizers which ended up being great choices to accompany our meals, which were delicious. Menu prices aren't cheap but considering the quality of the food, it seemed reasonable for a special occasion. All-in-all a lovely experience.

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Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

$$$$

Contemporary American

Knoxville

4.7

1622 reviews

Lonesome Dove never disappoints. Excellent service and some of the best food I have ever eaten. Highly recommend!

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The Chop House - Kingsport

$$$$

Steak

Kingsport

4.7

509 reviews

Great food, good choices, good wine choices, excellent service. Gluten Free menu available.

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