Best Casual Restaurants in Knoxville

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1. STIR - Knoxville

4.8

Exceptional(627)

Price: Expensive

• American • Knoxville

Booked 31 times today

STIR is the perfect restaurant to sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters, enjoy a night out, or meet for lunch. Located in the heart of Old City, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.Great food starts with fresh, local ingredients. Our kitchen prepares everything from scratch, and our signature raw bar is stocked with fresh oysters and seasonal seafood. STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure. We welcome Knoxville to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality

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2. Tupelo Honey - Knoxville

4.7

Exceptional(2555)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Southern • Knoxville

Booked 44 times today

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern Comfort Food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced, and always Southern.

3. Balter Beerworks

4.7

Exceptional(58)

Price: Moderate

• American • Knoxville

Booked 5 times today

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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4. Nama Sushi Bar - Bearden

4.2

Awesome(162)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Knoxville

Booked 7 times today

Nama is the premier sushi location and has been consistently voted number one for sushi in the Knoxville area. Whether you are looking to test the waters with your first sushi experience as many have since our opening, looking for a romantic dinner on date night, or headed out for a night with friends or family, Nama is the perfect place for you.

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5. Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown

4.7

Exceptional(438)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Knoxville

Booked 17 times today

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6. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Knoxville

4.7

Exceptional(1675)

Price: Moderate

• American • Knoxville

Booked 18 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located in Knoxville, TN at West Town Crossings. We are an American Restaurant and Steakhouse known for our scratch kitchen, bold flavors and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy our signature menu items including hand-cut, aged steaks and fresh seafood or our specialty crafted cocktails and select wines.

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7. Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly

4.6

Exceptional(14)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Knoxville

Booked 3 times today

Get an authentic taste of Southern Comfort at Marble City Kitchen, our casual and approachable downtown Knoxville restaurant in the heart of the city near Market Square. Then unwind at our Tennessee whiskey bar and beer garden, the Firefly.The bar features a partnership with George Dickel Distillery and offers the only hand-selected reserve barrel of George Dickel Whiskey in a bar in Tennessee. Crafted cocktails feature the reserve bottle and the rest of the beverage list highlights the best of Tennessee spirits and breweries. Live music and events are frequently hosted on the patio and make for a lively spot any night of the

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8. Copper Cellar (West)

4.8

Exceptional(356)

Price: Moderate

• American • Knoxville

Booked 8 times today

The classics of Copper Cellar have been refined over 40 years and offered in this West Knoxville fine-dining destination in a comfortable setting. From our steakhouse selections and premium seafood to our Award-Winning Sunday Brunch, the food is always special and delicious.Cappuccino's side with Italian fare open Sunday - Saturday from 5pm - close. If Cappuccino's seating desired please note in special request box. If any questions, please call the restaurant.

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9. Calhoun's Bearden Hill

4.3

Awesome(67)

Price: Moderate

• American • Bearden Hill

Booked 2 times today

Calhoun’s Bearden is located at 6515 Kingston Pike, very close to I-40/I-75 (Papermill Road Exit) in West Knoxville. This is the home of our custom-built, steam-heated microbrewery where we handcraft specialty beers to the taste of Tennesseans. The brewery’s copper kettles can easily be seen from most seating in this contemporary atmosphere. Calhoun's has become a place where friends and family gather to celebrate what’s good in their lives while they sample some of Tennessee’s best BBQ, ribs, steak, and sandwiches. So come on down and experience the best hospitality and BBQ around.

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10. Tavern at Maker Exchange

3.9

Excellent(7)

Price: Moderate

• American • Knoxville

Booked 1 time today

A clever nod to Knoxville’s history as a maker city, the Tavern at Maker Exchange is the spot for enjoying drinks and noshing on fresh regional foods that encompass the spirit of Knoxville in a social and energetic setting.

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Andrea
London •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Every aspect was perfect! If you’re in the area, it’s a great place to eat with friends and / or family! Make a reservation… as it’s a sought out place… and rightfully so. We’re definitely coming back when we visit again!
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Tupelo Honey - KnoxvillePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Southern• Knoxville
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4.7
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nancyvip
Charlotte •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
4 of us enjoyed the fresh sushi and experienced server We are from out of town and high standards and would go back
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Nama Sushi Bar - DowntownPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Knoxville
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4.7
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Elizabeth
Cincinnati / Dayton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food! Convenient parking. Good location. Nothing else to say
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Balter BeerworksPrice: Moderate• American• Knoxville
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4.7
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Stephanie
Asheville / Western North Carolina •16 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
We love this place! Excellent drinks and lots of menu options. One of our Knox favorites!
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STIR - KnoxvillePrice: Expensive• American• Knoxville
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4.8
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Graffvip
Miami - Dade •191 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 29, 2024
Usually the food and service are perfect, but, the reason for the one deduction in rating is because the cooking oil used to cook the soft shell crab for the spider roll was overused and on the verge of rancid, causing the spider roll to be ruined and inedible. Other than that, the sushi was fresh and wonderful.
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Nama Sushi Bar - BeardenPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Knoxville
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4.2

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. STIR - Knoxville

2. Tupelo Honey - Knoxville

3. Balter Beerworks

4. Nama Sushi Bar - Bearden

5. Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown

6. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Knoxville

7. Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly

8. Copper Cellar (West)

9. Calhoun's Bearden Hill

10. Tavern at Maker Exchange

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