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…

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Chattanooga

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Chattanooga

1,751 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

Fantastic food and service, just overpriced comparatively. I understand Bidenflation but, $54 for an 8oz. Filet is NYC pricing.

Special Occasion in East Tennessee

13 people mentioned the Bread Pudding

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Chattanooga

$$$$·American·

Chattanooga

1,084 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Romantic

Food and Service was excellent. New Garlic steak entree was perfect. Lobster Queso was great. Server was prompt and courteous.

Good for Groups in East Tennessee

14 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Bravo Italian Kitchen - Knoxville

$$$$·Italian·

Knoxville

704 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Good for Birthdays
Great for Lunch

Great experience. Service was great and food was outstanding!

Great for Lunch in East Tennessee

3 people mentioned the Chop Salad

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Knoxville

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Knoxville

1,379 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Romantic

We had a fantastic meal. Everything was great from appetizers to main course to the sweets at the end.

Steakhouse in East Tennessee

6 people mentioned the Bread Pudding

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The Chop House - W. Knoxville

$$$$·Steak·

Knoxville

667 reviews

Special Occasion
Great for Lunch
Romantic

Birthday celebration; everything was great - THANKS!!!!!

Great for Lunch in East Tennessee

13 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Public House - Chattanooga

$$$$·American·

Chattanooga

1,961 reviews

Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies
Great for Outdoor Dining

Everything sounded so good it was hard to choose -! What we got was delicious and then we had to try dessert and it was also scrumptious.

Best Overall in East Tennessee

98 people mentioned the Pot Roast

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Connors Steak & Seafood - Knoxville

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Knoxville

2,465 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries
Great for Lunch

Always enjoy our experience at Connors! Had the grouper last night and it was very good. Appreciate the consistency and customer care you display.

Best Overall in East Tennessee

67 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Bistro By The Tracks

$$$$·Continental·

Knoxville

1,137 reviews

Notable Wine List
Special Occasion
Good for Anniversaries

Our dinner was excellent and our server was very good. What was curious was they asked if we were celebrating an occasion and we were celebrating a birthday. Not sure why they aske…Read more

Good for Groups in East Tennessee

8 people mentioned the Duck Ramen

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Tupelo Honey - Knoxville

$$$$·Contemporary Southern·

Knoxville

1,633 reviews

Great for Brunch
Comfort Food
Great for Lunch

First time for dinner. While we can appreciate the charge for biscuits as an appetizer (to donation) one of the three disappointments during this visits were: 1. Bread / biscuit …Read more

Great for Brunch in East Tennessee

15 people mentioned the Fried Chicken

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Hennen's

$$$$·Steak·

Chattanooga

2,673 reviews

Special Occasion
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

The meals were, as always, excellent. I eat here at least once every time I’m in Chattanooga. Steaks were done exactly as requested. Staff was friendly and attentive. What more cou…Read more

Great for Brunch in East Tennessee

65 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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The Chop House - Sevierville

$$$$·Steak·

Sevierville

965 reviews

Great for Lunch
Special Occasion
Good for Birthdays

We made reservations and were seated almost immediately. We were seated next to fire which I thought was cozy and my companions thought was too hot. They were playing 80s music whi…Read more

Great for Lunch in East Tennessee

13 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Knoxville

$$$$·Steak·

Knoxville

722 reviews

Food was very high quality and delicious. Service was great and very pleasant.

Best Ambiance in Knoxville

14 people mentioned the Prime Rib

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Northshore Brasserie

$$$$·French·

Knoxville

594 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem

Northshore Brasserie was a wonderful experience. The food is tasty and unique. Tuesday was 1/2 price of bottles of wine. Will definitely be back!

Best Overall in East Tennessee

5 people mentioned the French Onion Soup

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Stir

$$$$·American·

Chattanooga

1,500 reviews

Vibrant Bar Scene
Hot Spot
Fit for Foodies

The food was exceptional and the price was very reasonable. Looking forward to our next date night at Stir!

Great for Brunch in East Tennessee

10 people mentioned the Shrimp Grits

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The Melting Pot - Knoxville

$$$$·Fondue·

Knoxville

1,907 reviews

Romantic
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

Service and food were outstanding as usual. I miss the andouille on the menu, but everything was tasty. This place is definitely our go-to for a special night.

Notable Wine List in East Tennessee

47 people mentioned the Cheese Fondue

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Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

$$$$·American·

Knoxville

1,750 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Fit for Foodies

This place never disappoints! We love their pimento cheese and they brought us just a plate of this with crackers to start! The cauliflower/potato soup was superb and the filet was…Read more

Best Overall in East Tennessee

28 people mentioned the Beef Tenderloin

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