can honestly say one of the best owners I've ever met. Walked in there to watch a soccer match and they were closing due to an HVAC issue and not only did they stay open so I could watch the match, but because they closed their registrars, did not let me pay for a beer. cheers to this establishment and go check it out. Next beer is on me read more

Menu and reviews were too good to pass up. Too many things looked good, but I decided on the shrimp Poboy. My girlfriend is from the south and has a number of secret recipes from restaurants down there, one of which is a shrimp Poboy, which is spectacular. This one was a little bit better. Super fresh bread, crazy flavorful shrimp, remoulade...crispy lettuce and tomato...Pickles if you want them... And the secret ingredient is Cholula hot sauce that they have at the table. Awesome sandwich. This is definitely Flavortown. Would definitely be excited to come back and try other things. Oh yeah, super fun perky waitress that was very nice. read more

I search for who has the best gumbo whenever I go to a new city, and Fred's was top of the list for Knoxville. They offer gumbo as a special typically on Thursdays, and again on Fridays if they have some left over from Thursday. I consider myself a gumbo connoisseur. Coming from Lexington KY, we have exceptionally good Cajun food which tops Indianapolis and now has proven to top Knoxville. Still, Fred's gumbo was good--not great. I would have it again gladly and I'm sure it's better than anywhere else in Knoxville. What shines here at Fred's is their red beans and rice. It is exceptional and I'm so glad I got a side order of it. My wife got the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese. She is pregnant and so it wasn't to her taste but I thought it was really nice and ate the leftovers the next day. Staff was great and restrooms were clean. Would recommend! read more

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Delicious Fred's Rice and Beans and the Shrimp Po Boy, both at great prices for in Old Town! We loved the atmosphere here. Excellent service, they checked on us for water refills. read more

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Just go.. the red beans and rice are on point.. deviled eggs.. so good.. service is better.. if you want a little taste of Louisiana in Knoxville it's a good spot.. ambience is fantastic.. it's just around the corner .. Sam not Sammy is a great bartender read more

The food, the service, the ambiance. It was all perfect. FAC is not pretentious, it doesn't try to be what it's not, it's just perfect in its own lane. I loved it! I'll definitely be back. read more

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My family and I dined here for the first time on Friday night and had an excellent experience! The atmosphere is warm and casual, making it a great spot for both relaxing and enjoying a fun night out. Our server was friendly and very attentive. We ordered the beer cheese nachos, cheesesteak, and jambalaya. Everything was delicious and packed with Cajun flavor! We will definitely return and I can't wait to try other menu items. read more

Fred's Around the Corner - Beer cheese nachos with chicken. These are perfect for sharing! The toppings are delicious. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This amazing little hole in the wall is located in Knox Brew Hub!! Great food and ambiance. I got the red beans and rice with chicken to go on a cold night and it was perfection. We definitely will be back to get some more food and some good drinks at Knox Brew Hub!! read more

Fred's Around the Corner - Beans and Rice with Chicken - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Everything we ate at Fred's Around the Corner was packed with flavor and so, so good. We started with the dip trio - beer cheese, black bean hummus, pimento cheese. While they were all good, the hummus was definitely our fave. My husband got the Philly cheesesteak with a side of red beans and rice, and loved it. I ordered the soppin shrimp in garlic parmesan sauce - it was rich and creamy and so good. I also had one of the best side Caesar salads I've had in a long time. The Caesar dressing was perfect! read more

Fred's Around the Corner - Soppin Shrimp - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We went solely for the food and had never been here before. It's located in Knox Brew Hub which is nice for those that would love a beer with their food and appreciate a louder scene than your typical restaurant. I'm not the biggest fan of the set up, but I appreciated everything else. I think it's nice that people can get something outside of typical bar food with their beer as well. The food was decent and you can order a soda to go along with your food. The food was ready super quick and they bring it out to you. read more

A quick walk from gay street, just off market square. We were looking for a new place to try & I am glad we did! Service was friendly and quick to acknowledge us. We sat at the bar. Very casual. It was perfect. We split a 1/2 lb of the original soppin shrimp. Exceeded every possible expectation! We even got a side of rice bc we liked the sauce so much, we could not finish it all with just the bread. Seriously. It was good & ee go to new orleans 4 times a year. Since we got pretty full on the shrimp we decided to split the nachos and skip an entree. We had the red beans on the nacho's. Fantastic. Next time i will get the red beans for an entree bc they were so good on the nachos!! Love this new spot! read more

Nice environment. Really enjoyed the bar and the bartender was excellent. The service was very slow for the food. I understand when we were there just five days after they opened; the kitchen was still figuring things out. The food itself was delicious. My son had the beans and rice. I had a bowl And my wife enjoyed her sandwich very much so all good as far as the quality of the food. I was a little disappointed nobody ever checked back or mentioned about things being slow in the kitchen. I had to ask about it. I think it took about 45 minutes to get our food maybe a little longer. read more

Food: A+ Service: A+ Ambiance: A+ This was our first time and it won't be our last. We walked right in and ordered at the bar. We were given a number and picked a table close to the windows. We waited a good amount of time for the food, but it was well worth it. Best bowl of rice and beans I've ever had. I will now dream of those. We sat there silently shoveling our faces. Tonight was chess night and it was a blast. Boards were provided and participants were friendly. They also have board games available for others. Will be visiting again soon. read more

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First time at Fred's Around the Corner and was so impressed with the food, service, and flavor. We ordered the Soppin Shrimp and it was absolutely delicious. We will definitely be back. read more

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7/10 - Fred's Beans and Rice Down-home, flavorful Cajun cooking that's affordable and comforting. read more

This place rocked. TV's, great food, the staff was so friendly and the drinks were great. It is in a great location and easy to get to.

Everything about Fred's makes it the place you want to be in Knoxville. The service, the family atmosphere, the amazing food, great playlists, big tvs, etc. need I say more??? We love it and we will be back again and again. The jambalaya is SO good. read more

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Great food and great prices! Love the array of options and the service is great! You can also purchase packs of beer from their coolers if interested! read more

Fred's Around the Corner - Shrimp Po Boy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

A yearly work trip to Knoxville had me heading to the Knoxville Brew Hub for a couple of beers. Looks like this eatery is now part of the establishment. I had the po boy shrimp tacos, blackened and dirty. It was delicious. read more

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I've found it difficult to determine if restaurants have vegan options in Knoxville, since many notate Vegetarian options. Upon asking I often find out that the Vegetarian option happens to also be Vegan. Beans and rice can be tricky when eating out since beans are often make with lard or ham and rice with animal based broth, so I need to ask. We were hoping Fred's Vegetarian Beans & Rice would also be vegan. We asked and were told they are not since they are both made with Worcestershire sauce, rendering them NOT vegan. We were told we could get a garden salad and take some things off of it. As a result, we couldn't eat here and had to go elsewhere. They were very nice, but unfortunately it didn't work out. read more

Definitely worth a visit, the shrimp po boy I had was phenomenal. Didn't expect there to be a chess club that meets there every Wednesday, all in all a pleasant atmosphere read more

Good food and fast service. The cheesesteak is the perfect size for lunch and was ready in less than 15 minutes.

I love Fred's. Their food is stuff I crave, but it's not food that makes me feel gross. Very reasonable prices and great drinks. Always down to go back to Fred's for Sunday trivia! read more

So lucky we were walking downtown and stepped into this restaurant! The BEST shrimp po boy and beans & rice of my LIFE!! Staff was amazing. Been thinking of it ever since and can't wait to go again!! read more

We've been to Knox Brew Hub before, but this was the first time since they started Fred's Beans & Rice. It's usually very quiet, but this day they were broadcasting a soccer game along with hosting some very vociferous fans. So it was a bit loud...until the game ended. The staff is friendly, helpful and efficient. We ordered our beers at the bar, then chose our seats and reviewed the menu. After making our selection, we returned to the bar to place our order and be re-seated. The Brunch Shrimp Tacos (Naughty but Nice) were excellent. Great flavor without being too spicy. I enjoyed the potato salad as well. The side of red beans and rice was a bit too spicy for me though. So my wife ate those! A bartender came around frequently to clear our table and check on us. Overall, a good, casual place to stop for lunch or dinner. read more

Fred's Around the Corner - Shrimp tacos, Naughty but Nice, with red beans and rice as a side. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

It is located within the Knox Brew Hub . If you aren't a beer drinker it's still totally worth a trip here. ( BTW you can just order a coke if you don't want a beer) If you are a beer drinker then there's a great selection & the food is wonderful. I've eaten the po' boys, the gumbo & the red beans & rice . Everything is very tasty with the right amount of spice. The staff are very friendly & make you feel welcomed . I can't wait to go back to try more. read more

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it's like cheers- where everybody knows your name! except they have better beer...and better food...and a bunch of hot sauces... and the staff is even more phenomenal... and it's not called cheers... and it's not in boston. so, actually it's not like cheers at all... still- you need to check it out, get a pint, get some great grub, meet good people and leave with a smile on your face! then do it again. read more

Fred's Around the Corner - triple jambalaya and a fallen soldier - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

One word-AWESOME! We happened up on Fred's Beans and Rice one Wednesday on Union Ave. The staff was helpful and friendly and the environment was cool and laid back. They have 20+ craft beer selections reppin' various breweries around town. And lastly, the food was the absolute BEST! We had the Smothered red beans and rice with blackened chicken and shrimp, and jambalaya The owner, Zack was super friendly and knowledgeable! We will definitely come here again! read more

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10/10 all around. Great atmosphere, great service, out standing food. We are from Florida and came here 2 months ago on a whim the first day of our trip and ate here everyday. Just came back on this second trip and we are so glad we did. Service and food was absolutely top tier. We wanted something that was no longer on the menu and they made it for us anyway and when we asked for a smaller than normal portion they had no problem accommodating the request. They did not have to make accommodations for us but they did and they were happy to do it. Cannot say enough good things. read more

Really enjoyed everything. Atmosphere, food, service, and drink. Jambalaya was awesome! If you're tender mouth, it's a spicy just right. Red beans and rice is good. Definitely will be back to try everything soon read more

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After trying to find decent gumbo and red beans & rice at several places around Knoxville I was feeling like nobody has ever had REAL versions of those. That is until I found Fred's Beans & Rice.... The food here is so good I ate mine and got another portion to go for lunch the next day. Walk-Ons, despite having a lot of Cajun/creole choices on the menu was terrible and I would give them a 2/10 and Fred's? Fred's is 145/10, but compared to other places in Knoxville it's 1000/10. See you next wash day! read more

This may be the best meal I've had in downtown Knoxville. Game changer! The staff is friendly. The atmosphere is great. The bathroom is are clean read more

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Food and service were phenomenal. Easy walk downtown. Flavor was great. I'd go there every day if I lived there

Best Cajun food I've ever had in Knoxville! Great prices, great flavors. Definitely check this place out. Get the Grace's sauce peel and eat shrimp!! read more

My boyfriend and I stopped here after getting dinner downtown and LOVED IT!! Both the kitchen staff and bartender were PHENOMENAL!! We tried a few beers and found that they were locally brewed and owned, they were all WONDERFUL! We will be back, and I recommend it to anyone in the area!! 04-30-2024 read more