Best Restaurants Open for Newyears Eve this year in Knoxville – 2024

The food is always great & service is always quick. I love that they have reasonable prices for both lunch and dinner, it’s always fresh, delicious & affordable! Can’t wait to come back.

Food was great. Love the space. Service great but would call the experience with our server as ordinary. Will definitely return to dine again.

While driving through Tennessee from Pennsylvania, we stopped at Kabuki and had a fantastic dining experience. The food was incredibly tasty, especially the Hibachi, and the service was outstanding. Our server was friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a delicious meal and excellent service!

Had a great experience for my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner last night. There were two servers (Christina and Misty) for 42 people and they did such an amazing job keeping up with everything, including an open bar. The atmosphere and size of the banquet room was perfect. The food was good. They made the whole process very easy. Highly recommend for an event.

Not the cheapest meal you can choose but the food was good, the service was slow but I do not know if something effected it. So, no judgement there. The atmosphere is nice, quiet, dedorcated for the holiday and the eating area clean. The restroom was small and could have used some cleaning. It was an excellent view.

The wait was short but waiting over looking the water was nice. The seating area is nice and waiter is quick to come around. The food was good especially the bbq chicken sandwich. Price of food was fair. A nice place to dine and catch up with others at your table. Consider eating here if your in the area

This hidden gem is much larger inside than it appears from the outside, offering a cozy yet spacious dining experience. I ordered the steak gnocchi, and it was incredible. The gnocchi, soft and pillowy like dumplings, had a satisfying potato-like texture, and the savory sauce was rich and flavorful. The fried mushrooms were tasty, especially with the accompanying sauce, though I would have preferred them crispier. For drinks, I had the pomegranate margarita while my partner tried the red velvet cocktail—both were perfectly crafted. Overall, this is a fantastic spot to check out!

Tucked away in a charming corner, this restaurant offers a delightful experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, setting the stage for a memorable meal. Service was top-notch, with attentive staff making sure everything was just right. The food itself was a treat, particularly the dessert martinis, which are simply to die for—an absolute must-try! The appetizers were also impressive, adding a creative twist to classic dishes that I found both exciting and delicious. If I had to offer one critique, it would be that the main dishes could use a bit more seasoning. However, this might be the chef’s way of encouraging diners to customize their flavors to their own liking. Overall, this spot is a great choice if you’re looking to enjoy a satisfying meal.

The burgers were really juicy & the fries were crispy & delicious. Service was also great & menu prices were pretty decent. Loved it, will be back!

After all the hype and hearsay, was not impressed with the food. To me it was a little above average quality, heavily sauced. We both had a Shrimp pasta dish that looked and tasted about the same. Meal was luke warm and best and in my opinion over priced. Have gift cards to use up. Next time it will be an appetizer or salad. Total meal was entree and drink and just 1.00 shy of 60.00.

I ordered the bang bang shrimp with the brussels sprouts it tasted more like old leftovers, way over priced for that quality of food! The lettuce was bad, I threw most of it away to make a Sandwhich at home. Waste of money and time!

Nice food and drinks but the restaurant setting is a little bland. The fish fillets were cooked to perfection. The sides were typical.

Overall a 10/10. The service, atmosphere & especially the food were excellent. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The most delicious deviled eggs that I’ve ever had in my life. Perfect atmosphere & food for a great date night. Would highly recommend! I cannot wait to come back

Friday 7:30 pm it was busy but with reservations only a 10 min wait. It was my first time eating here. Server, Sergio was fantastic, and the food was quite excellent. I had the steak Ceasars salad and my husband one of the specials (Halibut, crab cake, lobster bisque) All was delicious but I have to say the lobster bisque was one of the best we've ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant. Pricey but not more than comparable places.

My wife and I got married this weekend in Dandridge TN area and wanted a very nice place for our wedding dinner that was elegant but didn't break the bank. We decided on Connor's and we were not disappointed! The wait staff was professional and welcoming and our server Raven was so great and attentive to us. They welcomed us in and celebrated our wedding day with us with a card and the management came by and congratulated is as well. We both had steak (ribeye and NY strip) both steaks were cooked beautifully and had a great flavor to them. I had baked potato and the fore roasted corn and my wife had mashed potatoes. They gave us a small signature strawberry shortcake dessert which was the star of the whole meal and so delicious. We will certainly come back when we are in town again. Thank you for making our wedding night special!

This place was perfect. I went her after work one day and it definitely hit the spot. I did the appetizers at happy hour which I believe are $2 off during happy hour. The sauce on the chicken was fire, and the fried artichoke hearts were cooked to perfection!! I could have ate myself happy with the watermelon and feta salad, so yummy and refreshing. The atmosphere was so relaxing, everything was just perfect.

First visit using an 5 y/o gift certificate party of 2. Called ahead about dress code, made reservation which is recommended even though on Tues. Sat inside. Excellent service and even better food. We will go back.

Maybe the best seafood dish I’ve ever had!! I got the Chilean sea bass, and it melted in my mouth. Service was terrific, and we had a fantastic time

This was our first time at this location and it was very good. We were seated immediately. As an appetizer we had the grilled shrimp. I had the catfish with a loaded baked potato, broccoli, and baked beans. My husband had the ribs, pulled pork, chicken tenders, broccoli, macaroni, and fries. Our food tasted very good ! We truly enjoyed our meal. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. She took great care of us and she knew the menu very real. Thank you so much to our waitress Syann ! The atmosphere is laid back and relaxing vibe. We will definitely be back to enjoy another nice meal at Calhoun’s. I highly recommend stopping by for a nice meal, drinks, or of course both !!

Great food, friendly waiter. Jaydon was truly a gentleman. We had the bacon wrapped burnt ends for an appetizer. Delicious! I chose the Ale sirloin with a loaded baked potato. The steak was perfectly cooked medium rare. The potato was great as well. Don’t pass up the Ale steaks here. My wife chose the smoked pulled pork with macaroni and cheese. The pork was tasty! The macaroni and cheese was also nice and cheesy! I highly recommend this place.

I must say the Food was excellent and the price was good, Our waitress Elise was on point no issues at all. What a great place to relax and enjoy.

Came here last Sunday night for dinner, food was delicious! Our server was very nice and checked on us to make sure we were happy with our food and experience! This Cracker Barrel was very clean and had a nice atmosphere too!

I like cracker barrel however, in my opinion this particular location does not meet the expected quality and services provided by other location. Came at 1.30 pm there are many available table but I have to wait almost 10 mins to get table. There were 5 tables were not cleaned from the time i sat, ate and done.

Great atmosphere. It was a little loud in the restaurant for a Sunday morning, but everything was on point. The food was excellent. Our server (Ella) was phenomenal. Ask for her, she will take excellent care of you.

I visited Tupelo Honey for breakfast, and overall, it was an okay experience. The atmosphere is great for socializing but it gets really crowded, which can be a bit hectic. The food was a mixed bag. The crispy potatoes were unfortunately cold and hard, which was disappointing. On the other hand, the soy sausage had good flavor but was overcooked. While I wouldn’t rush back, it might still be worth a try for the vibe and if you don’t mind a hit or miss meal.

One of our favorite restaurants on Market Square! We ordered the Hot Mac N Cheese Chicken & Waffle, Meatloaf, Brussels sprouts and Fried Green tomatoes. All were great, although some small feedback on the Meatloaf. The meatloaf was very moist and flavorful however some that I personally am use to would have some sort of crisp or more of a crunch typically on the top, I feel it was only missing that but completely understanding if that’s not the style this meatloaf was going for! Our server was sweet and wonderful who made great recommendations! A must try if you are in the area!

I had the Chicken with French fries. The chicken was amazing!It was cooked correctly, and no grease. Very clean.. For dessert I had banana pudding which was great it was made exactly the way banana pudding should be made! Definitely must try! The atmosphere was great, and the service was outstanding! If in the area definitely stop in and try! A 96

Love this place. My doggy and I were sitting outside in the middle of November. It was warm and cozy with the eat coming from the top. Loved Chloe, our waitress. My burger (The Hurt Locker) with fries was delicious, yum, and fast service. We be back.

This is the 2nd time I have eaten here and the food as always is amazing. We sat at the bar the 1st time and this time we sat at a table. The service was not great. Our service kept forgetting our drinks, three times. The specialty drinks for fall were really good and strong. The Ope appetizer is AMAZING! we also tried the crab dip and it was so good. It had the texture if queso. Also delicious. The duck fries had great flavor to them and the burgers melt in your mouth.

One of my favorite places to eat if not my absolute favorite, if I'm looking for an amazing burger or just a lot of food for a good price I'm picking Stock and Barrel. We were treated great and served our food pretty quickly. These are easily some of the best burgers I've ever had. I've not once finished a burger in a single sitting.

We went here for brunch before driving back home to Birmingham after visiting a girlfriend that just moved to Knoxville. We were very happy with our experience. The bloody mary's were delicious and everything we ate was very good! Austin was our server and did a fantastic job. He was very attentive. The restaurant itself is very sleek and well-decorated. I loved all of the green tile and the light fixtures. They also give you an "Oliver Royale" postcard with your check!

This year, my husband wanted a breakfast birthday meal in lieu of the usual celebratory dinner, and it was a hit! The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent. We can't say enough good things! The waiter even provided a candle atop the monkeybread (without singing.. phew!) for the occasion. If you haven't gone for breakfast, definitely try it out. We plan to return for dinner soon. (And in case you were wondering, our family ordered: (3) French Toasts, Steak & Eggs with Pepper + Onion Hash, Hangover Helper sandwich, an Omelette, and Poutine. All recommended.)

We had brunch this morning for a birthday. The service was impeccable, the meal options fantastic. Looking forward to the next visit.

Good vibes and good food. I wasn’t crazy about the burger but it wasn’t bad or anything. Honestly I don’t think I really wanted a burger and ordered one anyway like a dummy. But the Philly egg rolls and scallop appetizer was amazing. The flank steak salad was also pretty good. Worth checking some more items out for sure. Waitress was super nice .

Took a few minutes for a waiter to show up. Drinks came quickly. We order an appetizer at the same time as our meal. After delivering drinks our waiter hung out at the hostess stand playing on his phone and talking up the hostess. Appetizer came well before the meal (a BIG plus). Their Remoulade that comes with the fried Okra is INSANELY hot. Dinner did take a while to arrive. A swing and a miss on the Cole slaw. Looks great…it isn’t. Look, Cole slaw has ONLY these ingredients: Green Cabbage Purple Cabbage Carrots DUKES mayonnaise Pickles Salt Pepper Maybe a little sugar Whatever you added it ruined it. Fish and chips is GREAT! Medium on a burger is a little red. See pic. Really good fries.

My friend took my here because it’s one of her favorite places in Knoxville and I can see why. The food was absolutely amazing and the staff was so friendly. We sat outside and as long as the weather is decent I recommend that. We split a wedge salad and I got the meatloaf sandwich…

We wanted to give Newk’s a try since they reopened. The food was delicious!!! We had club sandwiches, pasta salad and a Greek salad. I am handicapped so Bri waited on us. She was amazing. She answered all our questions about the menu. She provided us with exceptional service. She was upbeat and really made us feel welcomed. The manager from Arkansas was a delightful young man. We will definitely be back…I’d say regularly.

First time here. Chose Newks because we were looking for a salad joint and bonus, they had pizza combo options my husband was thrilled about. Will definitely come back. The hard info: food was good, well cooked, looked good, had nice flavor. However, we learned we need to ask for the dressing on the side as it was pooled on the salads and our greens were soggy and wilted from it. A reminder for the front staff that a little smile goes a long way. It's obvious when you don't want to be at work. Overall it wasn't enough to keep us away and we enjoyed our time and meal!

Highly recommend for lunch or dinner. Love how it is a casual spot like a Five Guy’s or McAlester’s. Made it so easy and low stress. Management and staff were extremely friendly. As someone who used to manage food service, I am highly impressed! Cannot wait to try the rest of the menu. We had a pesto chicken sandwich, pimiento mac, and the shrimp and avocado salad and LOVED it all.

I'll start off by saying that, for most people, this is not a once-a-week restaurant. It's pricey (very pricey), and for a lot of people that might steer them away from ever trying Lonesome Dove. Trust me, I was in the same boat, but after having dinner there for the first time last night I'm here to tell you to do what you need to do (sell blood, raid the children’s college fund, take out a small business loan – whatever it takes) to give it a try. Everything is excellent – from the complimentary champagne toast to our first course that consisted of the elk sliders and lobster hushpuppies, all the way through to the ancho chili chocolate cake and churro dessert, the entire meal was fantastic. The showstopper, however, was the roasted garlic stuffed beef tenderloin. It was quite possibly the best tasting, best prepared steak I’ve ever had – the thing steak lovers dreams are made of. It will haunt me for the indefinite future, and my friends and family will become annoyed with me bringing it up at every opportunity. Is it an expensive dish? Yes it is. Is it worth it? Absolutely – every… single… penny. Our biggest regret of the night is that we only got the six ounce and not the nine (a mistake I won’t make again). This place just works - the unique atmosphere, the incredible staff and chefs, the amazing food. This restaurant is a masterpiece and has most likely vaulted into the first place spot for best restaurant in Knoxville.

Costco gift cards never failed me. But you may want to buy $200 to $300 worth of gift cards for one meal for 2 at this place. My friend and I curbed our hunger with some blue corn lobster hushpuppies. They didn't taste anything out of ordinary. Then came my main course roasted garlic beef tenderloin. The western plaid hash tasted superb and the beef tenderloin was cooked appropriately with the right amount of seasoning. We were sitting at the bar and my friend had been talking to the bartender about whiskey. All in all, it was a pleasant experience.

Lonesome Dove is by far the best steakhouse in Knoxville! I love the book Lonesome Dove so naturally I had to come eat dinner at the Lonesome Dove! And boy was it worth it! The steak was to die for! The building in the center of Old Town Knoxville is very historical having served many purposes! It was a really cool atmosphere here! Make sure to have dinner at Lonesome Dove!

Had a great experience for my son’s wedding rehearsal dinner last night. There were two servers (Christina and Misty) for 42 people and they did such an amazing job keeping up with everything, including an open bar. The atmosphere and size of the banquet room was perfect. The food was good. They made the whole process very easy. Highly recommend for an event.

The wait was short but waiting over looking the water was nice. The seating area is nice and waiter is quick to come around. The food was good especially the bbq chicken sandwich. Price of food was fair. A nice place to dine and catch up with others at your table. Consider eating here if your in the area

I stopped here for lunch on a beautiful summer day and I ate outside. This is a classy restaurant set up high on a bluff overlooking a marina. The food and service were excellent. I had shrimp and grits which was heavenly. Blackened shrimp, creamy southern cheesy grits with Creole Roux gravy. My beverage was a delicious Old Fashioned slushy that really quenched my thirst. Homemade bread loaf style also was provided and it was absolutely amazing. I asked if I could take home my remaining bread and butter (I hate to waste food) and my server brought me a brand new loaf in a container. I got a key lime pie slice to enjoy later. I would definitely highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

Came in to eat after my grandmothers funeral and had an amazing experience. Definitely the best food I’ve had in a while. We had an absolutely amazing server, (Avery) that overheard us talking about the funeral and brought us a card and their amazing cheesecake on them. They even went as far as to pay for our food which really made my families night. Thank you so much for the amazing food, service, and people. We will definitely be back.

Fantastic place to eat. The steak was unbelievably good, and perfectly cooked. This was high end steak house quality, for $32-$35, depending on if you add extras on your steak. The baked potato was amazing. The drinks were great, I had 2 lemonade drops perfect buzz. The service was outstanding, I can't remember the lady's name but she was on it! Drinks got to half, we already have the next refills on their way, and was very knowledgeable of their different wines. We spent $150 for 2 people, we left $45-50 as a tip because she was so good. Without tip $50 per person for a steak dinner and 2 cocktails, you really can't beat that for the quality of the food and service you get here.

We celebrated our anniversary tonight and had such a wonderful time. This was our second experience and we had an amazing time both times. Our server was so amazing and she was so attentive. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Overall a 10/10. The service, atmosphere & especially the food were excellent. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. The most delicious deviled eggs that I’ve ever had in my life. Perfect atmosphere & food for a great date night. Would highly recommend! I cannot wait to come back

Friday 7:30 pm it was busy but with reservations only a 10 min wait. It was my first time eating here. Server, Sergio was fantastic, and the food was quite excellent. I had the steak Ceasars salad and my husband one of the specials (Halibut, crab cake, lobster bisque) All was delicious but I have to say the lobster bisque was one of the best we've ever had. Highly recommend this restaurant. Pricey but not more than comparable places.

My family and I always LOVE eating at Connors! The service, food, and overall experience are definitely top notch every time and consistently excellent! We love going to Connor’s for birthdays or any other celebrations because they make you feel so special as a guest! We love their food and variety you can choose from. We also love the service because they’re always so polite and courteous! The servers always treat you like you’re their special guest and make you feel important! The food is so amazing and full of flavor. We always come to Connor’s when we get a chance!!! We really wish we had one in Chattanooga, but Knoxville isn’t too far away!! We highly recommend Connor’s!!!