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Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly, Knoxville, TN

Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly

4.5
4.5
25 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Great for brunch

  • East Tennessee

    Kid-friendly

  • East Tennessee

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Great for brunch

  • Knoxville

    Kid-friendly

  • Knoxville

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly impress with "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests relish the juicy burgers, truffle fries, and exceptional shrimp and grits. Located within the Hilton Hotel, the restaurant offers a delightful surprise with its "fantastic brunch buffet" and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a top downtown Knoxville dining choice.

25 Reviews
  1. Charles VIP

    New Orleans22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the filet over what was supposed to be sweet potatoes but the presentation was ugly. Sweet potatoes looked more like charcoal but the flavor was okay. Salad had hardly any flavor and needed more dressing. Waitress was super sweet.

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  2. Bradley

    Western NC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meals I’ve had in Knoxville. Shrimp and Grits were outstanding! Spiced just enough to leave you wanting more!

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  3. Judy

    Naples8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Was seated right next to the bar. Noise level so high could not hear each other speak Menu selection was limited. Service was fine Huge issue with parking- parking for 39 minutes was 30.00 more than my meal cost

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  4. Patrick VIP

    E. Tennessee21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and good experience. The server was available and helpful at all times

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  5. jeremy

    Cancun3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Markie was a great server. The food was really good and the shrimp and grits were the best I have ever had locally. Definitely making another stop there.

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  6. Nancy

    Tampa8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We chose the restaurant because of the weather but were pleased with the results. The wine selection was great and reasonable for the portions. The hot rolls were delicious! Our salads and the chili were quite tasty, not typical, so it was an interesting meal. Unfortunately the HVAC was not working properly and the restaurant was cold (too cold for this FL girl), so we ate with our coats on. Just a minor drawback, otherwise, a nice meal.

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  7. thomas

    E. Tennessee1 review

    2.0

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It saved my girlfriend's birthday on New Years Eve. Service was lack luster. He didn't even describe the charcuterie and told us he did no know but would go ask. The dessert was garbage. Pot de creme was just an undercooked brownie. The only awesome thing was bsing with the super cool family next to us. I wish I had four hands for four thumbs down. Would not recommend to my enemy.
    Marble City Kitchen and The FireflyResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is unfortunate to hear that you were not satisfied during your recent visit. Crafting an enjoyable experience from arrival to dessert is always our top priority. It is disheartening to learn that your experience did not meet expectations this time. Your feedback is valuable, and it will be shared with our team to help enhance the overall customer experience.

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  8. Tammy VIP

    Charleston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party really enjoyed our first visit to Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly on New Years Eve. We were greeted promptly and made to feel welcome upon arrival. Our server was Katelyn, she provided excellent service throughout our dinner. All of our entrees were delicious, and we were very satisfied with our dining choice for New Years Eve. I can easily see Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly becoming our favorite place to dine in downtown Knoxville.

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  9. Luc

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and great service! Good food and drinks.

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  10. Brandon

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made this reservation for a family of 10 on Christmas Eve day. Turns out we basically had the place all to ourselves. Our server was fantastic. We had bottomless mimosas which was awesome. The food was good and reasonably priced. We were very happy with our experience and would definitely do it again.

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FAQs

Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (865) 523-2300.

Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly is rated 4.5 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly

501 W Church Ave, Knoxville, TN 37902-2506

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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