Buddy’s bar-b-q

Ordered Time Out Deli on a whim as we were across the street at pharmacy. Small little place but a…read moredescent menu. I ordered the Large Super Burger with cheese and did the combo so I got fries with it. We did order it to-go and it was still nice and warm by the time we got home. Fries were cooked well and not over done, gotta love a good crinkle cut fry! Burger was larger (lol) and had good fresh toppings of lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles. Seasoning on burger was good and the mayo, mustard and ketchup was a good amount. Nice and messy just how a good burger should be. I'd definitely try it again and switch it up for maybe a sub or something but overall good flavor and quality food.

Always good food and timely served. Staff always friendly. Access can sometimes problematic…read more(parking).

Location 2008 N Broadway

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Eggspectation - Knoxville

4.2(85 reviews)

4.3 mi

We stopped here for brunch on our outing today. I had the roasted chicken and corn chowder and oh…read morewow! AMAZING!! IF you find yourself in Knoxville stop in and have some this fall! The flavor pallet is out of this world good! Think chicken, roasted corn potatoes n bacon and gravy! Add your favorite coffee and you leave satisfied and yet wanting to come back for more.

This has been a spot I have been wanting to try. I have studied the menu, and even before arriving,…read moreI still couldn't decide right away what I wanted. It all looked & sounded so good. It was my brother in laws birthday and we surprised him by having his brother fly up here. I finally landed on the Lox Benny +avocado and espresso martini. The server was sweet, but he informed us it was his first day, and it definitely showed. It was a weekday lunch, so there were barely anyone dining in. I have worked in the biz, along with all of us, so we were patient. Over all he was sweet, and just needs to get in the swing of things. One of the eggs was not poached (overly cooked so wasn't watery), but over all it tasted amazing. I ordered a 2nd drink different from the first, and ooof, it was not good. The entire table wasn't impressed with their 2nd round either, we all tried something different. We had to return my sisters rum coffee completely. The strawberry drink tasted like complete syrup and was very thick. I felt bad and didn't want to return that one as well. I asked for them to water it down, It still wasn't great. I drank it anyway. Over all the server was nice/friendly and doing his best for his first day, we all enjoyed our time together, the food hit the spot and tasted excellent, but I wouldn't personally order the pre set cocktails they have on the menu. UPDATE: After reviewing my receipt, not only did they not take the drink we returned back off, BUT they have a credit card tax: 2.38$, a TN state tax 11.31, a TN County Tax: 3.68 and A Liquor tax: 15.00$ which totals 32.32$ JUST ON TAXES. I will attach my receipt. This place is a rip off.

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Blood orange cello-tini and coffee!

The Marlowe

4.3(19 reviews)

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This restaurant was fantastic - the decorations, the service, the food, the cocktail menu - all…read more10/10. My wife and I spent an evening at the Marlowe and they were very accommodating as our reservation had fallen out of the system (probably due to my own user error) but as I mentioned they found a table for us and made sure we didn't miss our chance to partake in their phenomenal menu. I had the fall fashion which is their take on an old fashioned and it was terrific and the Rye whiskey played nicely with the amaretto. My wife had some sort of Sicilian wine cocktail that was advertised as brighter and better mimosa and they nailed the description. It was an elevated mimosa that was light, refreshing and bubbly. We started with the wedge salad and potato croquettes. The salad was as phenomenal, the bacon adding the right smoky and savory flavor and the dressings paired well with the fresh crisp lettuce. I was slightly disappointed we didn't have heirloom tomatoes as they were advertised and instead used grape / cherry tomatoes (the menu listing mentioned heirloom and I'm a tomato snob). The Gorgonzola wasn't overpowering and paired really well with the balsamic. The potato croquettes needed a little more seasoning or salt and were somewhat bland but the presentation was terrific and they were cooked perfectly. It might have been the bacon aioli but it just needed a little more zip. For mains my wife went with the Bouillabaisse and asked if she could add a bit of the house made fettuccine to which the chef was very accommodating in making the addition. With wonderful seasoning and an abundant amount of shrimp, scallop, salmon and mussels she couldn't finish her serving. This dish was fragrant and cooked to perfection. I had the filet and it was also amazing. Cooked a perfect medium rare and held amazing flavor. It was a solid and good sized filet that was definitely the star the show. The asparagus was grilled perfectly and seasoned wonderfully. The confit beet was amazing and held terrific flavoring and lended to the beautiful presentation and plating. We really wanted to try the crème brûlée as it looked amazing but we didn't save any room. The service was beyond terrific and Anthony took great care of us from start to finish. We watched the Chef oversee the kitchen and he didn't let a single plate pass through that kitchen without his terrific attention to detail. Overall this restaurant stood out heads and shoulders above other restaurants of similar type and it immediately jumps to the top of the list for fine dining in the Knoxville area. I can't wait to recommend this place to friends and family and this is the first time I wish I could give six stars!

My wife and I recently visited Knoxville, Tennessee. They had made reservations at Marlowe. Period…read more Service, food, and ambiance were all three excellent. I highly recommend this place. Especially for special occasions.

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Filet dinner with beet confit, asparagus and fingerling potatoes

The Kennedy

4.5(291 reviews)

3.4 mi

1. Ryan and William were amazing at the bar. William was our waiter and he did a fantastic job…read more 2. The food was top quality. 3. The drinks were over the top and William is an amazing bartender with deep knowledge on how to make drinks taste appropriately. 4. I've been coming to downtown Knoxville for a long time and never knew about the Kennedy, will make it a regular stop for me now.

Awful customer service. The restaurant's AC went out two days prior to my large party's…read morereservation. At no point was this communicated during their reservation confirmation call and in fact, the corporate manager, Monica Green, actually explicitly directed her staff NOT to tell diners of the AC not working (as told to me by an unnamed employee). You can imagine our surprise, and sweaty discomfort, as my group of 16 showed up for our reservation and the internal temperature of the restaurant easily exceeded 85 degrees, making dining there completely out of the question as the heat/ humidity was unbearable. What a slimy bait and switch tactic and talk about an unbelievably shortsighted business mindset. I organize dinners, meetings and events for a large company in the Eastern Tennessee area. Not only will this restaurant never make a dime from me or any of my colleagues, but we will tell everyone we know about this horrible experience and the deceitful tactics of management. We completely understand that the AC going out is out of management's control but intentionally not informing diners of the intolerable temperature was a calculated and deliberate choice. What a shame. Best of luck to you, Monica, you're going to need it if this is how you run a business.

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Rami's Cafe

4.3(71 reviews)

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Great food, great service, and best homemade biscuits in town. Stop in and check them out.read more

I wanted to grab a delicious breakfast this Valentine's Day, and since I was right across at Fisher…read moreTire, I was watching all of the people flooding into Rami's Cafe. At around 11:00 am, I walked over and grabbed a seat at the bar, because all of the other tables and booths were filled with happy diners. On one side of the menu you have your breakfast, and the other has everything you'd want for lunch. I started with my usual cup of coffee, and then opted for the two eggs, toast and bacon. For a place that was packed, my food didn't take very long to come out. Everything was delicious, and I especially loved that they had an option for marble rye toast. Sally, my waitress, was the sweetest. She took great care of me and made sure my first time here was perfect!! I also loved their hanging lights and sweet Valentines decor, which was a nice touch. I will certainly be back, and hats off again to you Sally!!

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Southern Grit

4.5(267 reviews)

3.1 mi

Food: one of the best country fried chicken/steak I've had. My wife's jambalaya noodle. 4.5/5…read more Service: 5/5. Is it a southern thing? My waiter, long hair, tall... You know who you are. All star. If his manager is reading this, he took care of a dad with restless kids. Ambiance: nice aesthetic. Can't say much. Old style bathroom feel 3/5

Unfortunately, Southern Grit was pretty overrated in my opinion. The chicken had a somewhat…read moreartificial taste, and what's described as "fried chicken" is essentially a dried-out chicken tender. That was definitely not what I was expecting. The Old Fashioned was also a major disappointment. It had virtually no sweetness to it, which completely threw off the balance of the drink and made it hard to enjoy. Overall, I expected a lot more based on the hype. Maybe it was an off night, but between the food and drinks, I wouldn't be rushing back.

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Stock & Barrel

4.4(2k reviews)

3.4 mi

Stock & Barrel was a fun place for a laid-back meal in Knoxville. I had the burger with a side of…read morefries, and the patty had a good seared crust while the toppings added flavor without taking over. The fries were crisp and seasoned well. I also liked the selection of drinks and the lively feel of the dining room. Overall, the food was satisfying and the atmosphere made it a good spot to catch up over a meal.

We had fabulous burgers and wonderful fried pickle chips and onion rings…read more The house old fashioned was tremendous!!! Great service and super cool inside!

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Inside of the restaurant...super small

SmashCity - Knoxville

4.5(121 reviews)

3.2 mi

Headed to a Smokies game, we chose to stop into SmashCity for a pregame burger…read more The service and burger came up quickly. I opted for the truffle smash and large fry. My buddy opted for the Spicy Smash. The burgers were mmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm great, Juicy and the bun held up. Fries were fresh and would like to see maybe a topping or poutine option for them. Cool spot to get some AC and great burger before a Smokies game or a night in the old City.

We already had 250 miles under our belt for the day. 4 more hours to home. I was sick of fast food…read moreand we were making good time so we decided to venture off the road, but just a little. SmashCity wasn't far off of the interstate, it had good ratings and although we'd been eating burgers and fries quite a bit on this roadtrip, a good burger and fries really sounded good. All of the reviews were right on - this was absolutely NOT fast food - it was fast, really fast, but the speed was just bonus. As we usually do, we split. We chose the Carolina BBQ smash. The burgers were juicy - if you're not careful, I guarantee you'll be wearing it. Two critiques, it definitely needed more sauce - I just added some of the SmashCity sauce from our fries and it worked but I really would have liked to have had more BBQ sauce. Second, the fried onions were quite burned. I pulled off most of them. The hand cut fries were piping hot, just the right amount of greasy and seasoned perfectly. Splitting the burger was a good call - I'd never have eaten the whole thing myself. The burger and fries were just over $20. When you consider a Big Mac meal at that clown place is $14, SmashCity is almost a bargain. Paul, the owner was like the energizer bunny - he was everywhere at once. Personality oozed from his pores. Make sure you tell him Sue said hi! (He won't remember me but just say hi anyway!) Now I wouldn't say SmashCity has the best burgers - that award goes to our friend Jerry. He makes a pretty mean smash burger on the blackstone. If you have an extra half hour, skip the fast food burger joints, get off that highway, and go let Paul fill your belly for the rest of your trip! You'll appreciate it!

Truffle Smash (top), SmashCity Classic (bottom)

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Rad-Style - SmashCity's version of loaded fries!

Cazzy's Corner Grill

4.5(61 reviews)

7.2 mi

Every bite was delicious i had tge salmon bowl and my husband had shrimp and grits. Both were…read moreflavorful and plated beautifully. Our server was very nice amd took very good care of us. The atmosphere is casual but definitely upscale.

First, this is a gastropub, not a diner. I had been performing handiman duties for most of the day…read moreand wanted a casual sitdown meal between projects, so I recommend Cazzy's listing be updated. Now, the experience. We did not have any drinks but the offerings cover the local, standard and top shelf tastes. The staff is even invited to events to learn about food and drink parings. Lunch was grab and eat. It was very quiet becasue we were well past the lunch rush and before the early dinners. I needed something more than a salad or bowl even though several were tempting. Not always a burger guy, but a bison burger will draw my attention. You don't see bison much in TN. Delicious. Juicy enough I needed an extra napkin. The second reason I chose the burger was for the carrot fries. I don't ever remember having them before or even seeing them. Their good, no reason they can't be a replacemnt to traditional fries and they don't "sag" as much as sweet potato fries. In my case, the kitchen put potato fries on the plate rather than carrot fries. Our server, Daniel noticed it and brought out a separate plate with proper side. Great service there. Another upgrade is that seasoning on the fries. There are several different ones and they differ byt the dish and fry. It was fun to compare the difference on the plate. So, cazzy's is not at diner but a fine gastropub.

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Cazzy's Inside

Balter Beerworks

4.3(745 reviews)

3.4 mi

The fried green tomatoes and chicken lettuce wraps were delicious! The service was quick and very…read morefriendly. Angelica made our night with her friendly and warm service. The bar was quick as was the kitchen. Very impressed. We will be back for brunch

Delicious food, amazing service! The space is amazing and very open. Bier cheese soup was excellent.read more

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John B.

8 years ago

I have been a customer of Buddy's BBQ for probably 30 years. There food taste the same today as it did 30 years ago. I guess when you find something that works you stick with it. That being said, there prices are still pretty good and haven't gone up too much over the years. I usually only get a dinner there on Tuesday when they are on sale. Normally, I just pick up a pound of pulled pork or chicken and use it to make our own meals at home. The meat comes without sauce so it can be used to make lots of different things. When I eat in, the dining area is always clean and if you are lucky, you might even score some free hush puppies from a nice lady who randomly walks around and hands them out. I have never encountered a rude employee, just the occasional employee who is tired and in automatic drone mode just doing the same thing over and over. read more

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