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Bistro By The Tracks - The Marlowe, Knoxville, TN

The Marlowe

4.8
4.8
1481 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
You don’t have to go far for an exceptional culinary experience. Reviewers say “consistently spectacular” with friendly “non-stuffy” service. Bistro by the Tracks simply is Knoxville’s answer to great metropolitan dining. We proudly offer an extensive and diverse wine list featuring carefully selected whites and reds from the finest wineries around the world. Bistro by the Tracks is a recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, 2010. Join us for an evening of dining that is at once casual and elegant. Reservations most appreciated.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    5347 2557
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Robert McDonald III
  • Catering
    Contact Nancy Kendricks with Bistro by the Tracks Catering <br />nancy@bythetrackscatering.com
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Cross street
    SW corner of Anderson &amp; Central
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,481 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • East Tennessee

    Best Food

  • East Tennessee

    Best Service

  • East Tennessee

    Innovative

  • East Tennessee

    Neighborhood gem

  • East Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Knoxville

    Best Overall

  • Knoxville

    Best Food

  • Knoxville

    Best Service

  • Knoxville

    Best Ambiance

  • Knoxville

    Best Value

  • Knoxville

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Healthy

  • Knoxville

    Hot spot

  • Knoxville

    Neighborhood gem

  • Knoxville

    Great for fine wines

  • Knoxville

    Romantic

  • Knoxville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Marlowe offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "excellent service" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the creative menu, featuring must-try dishes like crab cakes and mushroom gnocchi. The ambiance is cozy yet elegant, perfect for any occasion. "Highly recommended" for a delightful dining experience in Knoxville.

1,481 Reviews
  1. ChristyB

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Marlowe is one of my favorite restaurants in Knoxville. They have an amazing ambiance, superb food and fabulous wine. Tuesdays are Jazz night so grab your friends and head to Happy Holler for a midweek treat!

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  2. Todd

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food,service and else atmosphere! We will be back for sure!

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  3. Jessica

    E. Tennessee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mike is great! Food, service are why we are repeat offenders, so to speak

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  4. Karen

    Las Vegas

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    While we love The Marlowe, and this was our 4th visit for dinner, the service tonight was quite disappointing. Our server was distracted and slow. He did not listen to us at all. My husband had the burger, the bun not edible. One of the hosts totally avoided greeting us, thinking she knew our service was under par.

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  5. teresa

    Charleston

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful location, atmosphere and IT DOESNT HAVE LOUD MUSIC PLAYING!! you can hear your table mates!!! If nothing else, this is a four star moment! The food was great, the service was very attentive. We had Peter as our server. We were not rushed and enjoyed the full length glass window into the kitchen. The ONLY negative was the pricing. It is definitely at the higher end for the portion size. But, it is probably worth it for a gathering where you want to hear the conversations and enjoy very good food!

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  6. Jerry

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marlowe.. The Bistro atmosphere is just what is needed for an upscale resturant on Central. Good wine list and more than attentive staff. This is rare jewel in our part of town.

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  7. Rodney

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and cool ambiance. But the prices aren’t worth the amount and quality of the food

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  8. Michael

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a wonderful experience. The service is impeccable. Michelle was our server and she’s amazing. This is not our first time there and it won’t be our last!

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  9. David

    E. Tennessee

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our first experience at Marlow's! The entire staff were just awesome, specifically our waiter Mike. Marlow's definitely exceeded our expectations!! I even found some Pappy's!! We highly recommend!!

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  10. Julia

    E. Tennessee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the crab cakes, Never take these off the menu. The space was great, the food was good, the jazz band was perfect and not too loud.

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The Marlowe is rated 4.8 stars by 1481 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Marlowe

1123 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    SW corner of Anderson &amp; Central
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert McDonald III
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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