OMG we loved this place. Sat at the bar and a huge shout out to Raven our bartender / waitress. Having service of this level is why we love sitting at the bar. She was on top of everything and had some great conversation. The place was packed but she wasn't rushed. (ask about the tattoo on her leg. LOL) Had a nice bottle of Cahors (French Malbec) which was probably the most reasonable on the wine list. We had Escargot, Mussels and finished with Foie gras (excellent and pretty good side). read more

I've been wanting to try Lilou for a while. The ambiance was all I wanted it to be - quirky, luxurious, and perfectly French! We had excellent service from the time we entered the restaurant. We started off with the cheese board. The selection they had of two cow cheeses and one sheep cheese were delicious. My husband had the croak, madame and he said it was average, with the sandwich tasting a little dry. I had the French onion soup. I have to state my bias upfront - my favorite French chef in the world is chef Ludo and I have gone to several of his restaurants. I rate every French onion soup to his. The way the restaurant prepares the soup is they put the soup and cheese in the bowl and then drown it in some type of liquor like a cognac or brandy. Then they light the top of the soup on fire, which is supposed to present the melted cheese while at the same time burning off the alcohol. The soup I got tasted so much of alcohol. I could not eat it. And it was a little bit skimpy on the cheese. read more

Lilou - French Onion Soup - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The food and quality is very good but you pay a very high price. We attended for brunch today and we were appalled to find out that coffee refills add a dollar charge, there are charges for a small piece of bread, charges for butter to put on it and charges for jams and jelly.The service was adequate, but nothing special. Be prepared to spend a lot of $'s. The decor is lovely and we loved our round table, upholstered booth, very comfortable for 7 of us. read more

All around good to go. Everybody working here was invested in the customer's satisfaction and it was a genuine concern for perfection. All the food at the table received rave reviews and it was a great dining experience. read more

Lilou - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The service was great and the place has a lot of potential, but I have to say I expected more from the food. We had the wagyu steak and the pappardelle and they were both underwhelming. I did enjoy the caviar martini and my friend loved her espresso martini. I'd like to go back to check out the cheese selection and enjoy another cocktail, but probably eat a full dinner again. read more

Lilou - Wagyu steak - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Rolled up to the bar around 5:30 on a friday evening and found plenty of room. Happy hour runs until 6pm and they have some great deals. I got the 3 cheese plate and glass of wine for $25 and it was plenty for sharing. The creme brûlée for dessert was also fantastic. The bartenders were very nice and stayed on top of everything even after they got busy. read more

Lilou - 3 cheese plate - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I could not recommend this restaurant more. The food and cocktails were incredible and the servers are great and knowledgeable of the menu, especially with the cheese selections. The restaurant is absolutely stunning - instagram worthy. This was my first time trying escargot and I will be back for more! read more

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Just had the best quiche at Lilou. I always love my time in Knoxville to have a meal at this venue. Gail the chef was fabulous. She told me they make all their pastries in house. The sourdough toast was fabulous! The service was great! read more

My partner and I were visiting his parents in Knoxville recently, and they took us out to Lilou for a nice dinner. They had all been there before, but it was my first time. We made a reservation in advance for 4 people at 6:30. We found parking in a nearby parking garage, which ended up being free because of the holidays (we assumed). It was a short walk to the restaurant (less than 5 minutes). I appreciated how close the garage was, because it was less than 30 degrees out and pretty chilly! I believe the restaurant also offers a valet parking service, which we could have opted for and would have eliminated the need for the chilly walk, but it really was not bad at all. We were seated as soon as we walked in. The entrance way is beautiful, as well as the rest of the restaurant. The walls are covered with pictures and paintings arranged in a stunning gallery wall that runs through the entire restaurant. There are various seating options, including tables, booths, and bar seating. We had a booth, which was pretty comfortable! We ordered a $20 cheeseboard that included 3 cheeses, some cornichons, and delicious fig jam, as well as two whole bagguettes (made in-house) with French butter (imported directly from France). The cheeses were delicious, and the bread was even better than the cheeses. For starters, we ordered some French onion soup and the escargot. I did not have the chance to try the soup (I wanted to save room for my main) but the escargot was perfectly cooked and very tasty. As our mains, two of us ordered the duck, someone ordered steak frites, and someone else ordered the chicken. Everything was cooked to perfection, although the portions are on the smaller side (typical for a nice place, though). To top it off, our cocktails and wine were spectacular. I ordered The Little Emperor, which was fruity (but not overly sweet) and not too boozy at all -- it was perfect! I highly recommend Lilou if you are in town and looking for a place to have a nice, upscale meal. Keep in mind that it is definitely on the expensive side (mains were all $38+), but if that matches the budget in mind, it is definitely worth it! read more

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Adorable French restaurant with upscale seating and menu. Nice historic fell with oil paintings and velvet cubicles. Private feeling. No rush dinner. There is a Wine expert as well as a cheese consultant. Yes, very unusual cheeses available. Great for a romantic night out. read more

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I went with high hopes but I found the food less then okay. We ordered the charcuterie with three cheeses ( less than ounce of each) and a baguette. This cost $60 and would barely serve two. My daughter and I both ordered the confit. It was served sitting in a puddle of duck au jus and the sauce from the spinach. This left the confit skin slimy instead of crisp. A great disappointment. My grandson ordered the pappardelle de canard, which he said was ok, but it was barely a cup full. The only saving grace was the beef Bourguignon which my husband said was the best he'd ever had. The prices are extremely high for the food received. I was excited to find a French restaurant in Knoxville, but we will never return. read more

We made reservations two weeks ahead for the very night of our 50th wedding anniversary and hoped this "classy" French restaurant would offer a spectacular intimate dining experience. Not so. The host seated us two tables from the bar whose patrons became louder and more lively as the evening progressed. We were dressed "in our Sunday best" for this special occasion while some guests wore shorts and polos, particularly those who joined their friends at the bar. So much for classiness. For starters, we both ordered Soupe a POignon or onion soup with Emmental cheese and toasted brioche. While delicious, my $13 soup arrived five minutes BEFORE my husband's. We brought our own $75 bottle of wine but found the $25 corkage fee a fair amount higher than most upscale Knoxville restaurants that average around $15. My husband settled on the Filet au Polvre or filet mignon coated in pepper, peppercorn sauce and puréed potatoes. His steak was cooked exactly as he ordered, yet the meat wasn't as tender as he'd expected for a $65 cut. My Navarin D' Agneau Printanier or lamb stew with small potatoes and carrots over turnip purée tasted good, especially the purée; however, this $36 entree might have come with fewer potatoes, more pieces of lamb and additional purée. Our server was attentive and friendly, albeit knowing no French nor how to pronounce several items on the menu. As the evening progressed, the bar crowd became livelier, so we decided to forgo dessert there (nothing complimentary for this special occasion) and headed for another more intimate dining establishment for sweets and an end to our anniversary outing. read more

Lilou - Onion soup with Emmental cheese and a small slice of toasted brioche - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I have been longing for a good French restaurant in Knoxville. Welcome LiLou, you are embraced with the longing of an old friend. I love that the restaurant was built into the boutique hotel CLEO. As you walk through the interesting display window lobby your attention is pulled to the hostess and the at the beautiful dark wood check in desk. The two hostesses were friendly and full of smiles. They immediately confirmed our reservations and seated us in a spacious table for two. Our waitress was Kate and she had the distinct position of working in the back of the house as a pastry assistant and in the front of the house in the evening. We were thrilled with the inside information on the food and the pastry delights. Her knowledge was extensive because she graduated from CIA in New York. She was fantastic at her recommendations and brilliant on explanations. The menu was so rich in choice, you wanted to have it all at one time. We have already planned our next meal here. Our first starter was the French Onion soup that was the chefs grandmothers recipe using chicken broth instead of the traditional beef. This is one of the best French Onion soups we have had. It was so light and sweet with the Emmental cheese hugging the toasted brioche floating on top of the deliciously cooked onions. We then struggled with the choice of Escargots with a parsley foam and Frog legs. The frog legs won, delicate legs resting in a parsley jus and a creamy sweet garlic centered in the middle. The garlic was so sweet and creamy we thought it was an onion. As if the first two appetizers weren't enough we decided with the octopus. A Sous vide octopus favorable and so smooth to chew. We didn't care for the small golden potato resting under the octopus, so we just ate the delicious octopus. We also indulged in the bread basket with incredible sourdough bread, rye baguette and herb Fougasse, served with herbed butter. Going into our Main course made us feel like the spirit of gluten had fallen on us, but we continued. The veal sweetbreads cooked to perfection with the spinach fondue, lovingly wrapped in a warm beef and Foie Gras sauce.Finally we had the Duck breast with a triangle Croquette Dauphinois and Lilly sauce for note. We had to complete this incredible meal with Crème Brûlée. I felt the crack as I was back in Paris. I do have a confession though, this review is almost a year old. I started it and thought I uploaded, but I didn't. The restaurant is a success and we will be returning with an addition to this post. Knoxville is moving up in the national food scene and Lilou is taking them there. read more

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Wow! I have to admit I was skeptical when my mother-in-law suggested this spot, but that skepticism was misplaced, as Lilou was really wonderful. Great spot for a special meal. Service here was a real highlight on several fronts: Our server Nichole set a great tone for the night and was very attentive (and patient with MIL and SIL's special requests). Menu was surprisingly accommodating for someone trying to avoid gluten. Front of house was also great at honoring a prime booth seating request. Highlights included the scallops, duck, and truffle macaroni. All of the desserts were delightful -- worth saving room! Extensive by-the-glass wine selection. read more

Food was amazing! We came there to celebrate birthday and our experience was great . My personal favorite was escargot with all that garlicky butter, mouthwatering! My stake was tender and delicious as well, definitely a good option for a dinner to celebrate occasion or just great dinner spot ! read more

Lilou - Wall art - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

What an awesome first trip in to Lilou! It's awesome to get to be here within its first month of opening. Giving a solid 4.5/5 here on the inaugural visit and date night. +0.5 - Food and Drink - Beverages were amazing! Food was all really really good with the exception of the steak from the main course (coming almost cold from sitting), would definitely recommend the Beef Tartare for an appetizer, the French Onoin soup for a pre-course, and the monkfish for sure. +1 - Venue and vibe - everything, even down to the lighting and artwork, was giving me vibes that took me back to some of my french travels +1 - Cleanliness - everything end-to-end looked great, nothing I observed of any concern +1 - Staff and service - enjoyed getting what felt like VIP treatment from walking in until we were finished, only quirk was at a couple points the wait was a bit too long in between topping off beverages or sitting between courses +1 - Location and parking - there is valet available or two parking garages behind the venue, should you wish to do it yourself Will be back! Would recommend trying! read more

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Packed into the large "clam shell" pink velvet booth last night to finally see what Lilou is all about. A large group sharing everything family style was the way to go. I tried things I wouldn't normally order and it ended up being the most delicious thing I've ever eaten in Knoxville. First off: the ambiance. Once we got over the naked lady portraits surrounding us, we were able to really appreciate the set up. From the light fixtures to the velvety booths, the decor is fantastic. We did experience a little issue heading back to the restrooms - the swinging doors to the kitchen made for a tight squeeze and slight surprise when they swung open abruptly. Overall, loved the vibe. Drinks: These took awhile to arrive. I realize we were a large party, but appetizers were ordered before drinks were put in - interrupting the flow somewhat. We also brought our own bottle of wine and had to ask for it to be opened and decanted. The sommelier arrived a tad too late into the dinner. We just felt it was a missed opportunity because we would have ordered a lot more drinks had the focus been on those. I attempted the caramelized onion martini because I was curious but it was not for me. Cornichon Martini was in interesting alternative to the dirty martini - think pickle martini. Appetizers: The Gravlax. This was a showstopper and one of the tastiest dishes I have ever eaten. Very unexpected to mix grapefruit and trout but it worked beautifully! The selection of cheese was delicious. I especially loved the creamy cheese on the sourdough. We of course had to try the French onion soup but unfortunately it fell flat. Definitely needed salt and maybe more seasonings? Lastly, ordered beef tartare to try to convert myself but realized that it is not for me. Mains: Most everyone ordered duck cooked rare and it was very tasty. The potato pave on the side was fine but doesn't compare to Thomas Keller's recipe. I don't know if I was crazy about the deep fried outer layer. Salad was bright and a good pairing I thought. Also tried the mushroom tortellini and it was fabulous. Very small portion but enjoyed it very much. Would order this again but would need something else with it to feel full. Desserts: Profiteroles. Hands down. I probably will never try anything else. This was the perfect way to end the meal. The warm dark chocolate ganache is heavenly. Extras: The cute small plates and actual "silver"ware are a nice touch. The Fromage connoisseur was also impressive. Lilou's addition to Knoxville has definitely been an upgrade. Look forward to trying it again after it's had time to grow a bit. read more

Lilou - Duck - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

What a swanky restaurant!!! The food was good, but it is just very different. If you have a picky eater, I probably wouldn't bring them here!!! But I did really enjoy it!!! The vibes are 10/10 and so is the service! read more

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We were very pleased with our visit, though not awed. Sat at the bar, had cocktails and two entrees. Would love to try more of the traditional French dishes on future visits. Loved the absinthe drink and the Pernod. Steak frites-- steak was very good and big-- bigger than I would expect. Lots of fries although frankly they didn't seem as crisp and fresh as should be at this sort of place. Loved the sweetbread entree, although it seemed the size of that dish was very small compared to the large steak frites plate. Just sweetbreads in a lovely sauce and some greens under. We had already had appetizers elsewhere so were full. Next time we'll definitely save space for dessert and coffee. read more

Lilou - Sweetbreads-- delicious but wish I had a pic of the steak/frites to show the big difference in entree sizes. - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We went to Brunch on a Saturday and chose Lilou for a birthday celebration and hoping for a quality, higher end meal. The decor and atmosphere are beautiful. I especially loved the details of the plates and cups. We had oysters and beef tartar as starters. They were good. The coffee and latte we had were great. However, we had to wait almost 40 minutes for our mains. It may have been longer. There was no communication regarding this, which left a huge gap in our meal experience. They brought us out a pastry to share finally, but it came 5 minutes before our mains came. It just felt super disconnected at that point. Our mains were subpar. They didn't feel fresh, due to temperature and taste. The biscuit on my eggs Benedict, I could not even cut with my knife on the bottom. All of the tables around us who ordered a while after us, all got their food as well about the same time as us, so not sure what happened. I was excited for dessert and was hoping to take some pastries home, but just didn't feel the quality would deliver. Lilou has so much potential for being amazing. A could tell others dining near us were also underwhelmed. I would go back for a drink and appetizer, but if your spending over $100 for 2 read more

Such Parisian ambiance !! Lovely menu and stellar service. The best place to walk off Gay Street into Paris!!

I desperately wanted to love Lilou. First, it is truly one of the most beautiful restaurants I have ever been to. A perfect recreation of belle epoque Paris, this spot is absolutely gorgeous, and no detail was left unattended, from the countless pieces of artwork littering the walls to the rich velvet upholstery to the warm, golden light that floods the place. You are truly transported the minute you walk in. Second, the service is quite good. Our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Third, the drinks were delicious and served quickly. My cornichon martini was perfect, and made for a nice, potent brunch drink. But alas, the food is Lilou's downfall. Despite an impeccable menu, featuring all of the bistro classics, the food is seriously lacking. She had the crepes, which were serviceable, but her side salad was paltry and barely dressed. I splurged and went with the steak and eggs. Accompanied by the same sad salad, the steak (which I ordered medium rare) was severely overcooked, rubbery, and grey. Things happen, but I was also missing an egg! The menu promised steak and two eggs, whereas I only got one. A sad state of affairs for such an expensive dish. While I would certainly return to Lilou for a drink at their exquisitely styled bar, I can't say that I would ever return to eat nor would I direct others to do the same, especially in a town booming with fresh and new dining options. What could be the creme de la creme of Knoxville is unfortunately a pass. read more

Delicious food, great experience! 1st time trying this little spot. I saw it while we were in the car on a Sunday morning and made a booking for 11:30. A little short on coffee offerings for a Sunday brunch menu - we were informed that they were out of non-dairy milks because it was the end of the week, so it was Americanos. The coffee was good, though! Kiddo had the Pain Perdu - said it was excellent. Spouse had the French onion soup - this was seriously one of the best offering of this dish I've had in a really long time! The broth has a slight sweet note to it - Armagnac, maybe? - a chicken stock broth, and just enough cheese to melt & crisp but not turn into a cheese ledge. We split the croque madame - also delicious! Buttery, crispy, none of the flavors was overpowering. Really exceptional paired with the duck fat fries. We also had an election of croissant and pain au chocolat. The interior really is reminiscent of a Parisian cafe...except for the art on the walls. Some of those painting had eyes that tracked you wherever you moved. Will definitely give this spot a ray for an evening meal read more

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Service was outstanding... thank you Piper and Sara. The French onion soup and baguette and butter were so good. We ordered the flank medium. It came out medium rare and pre-cut. Not only was it pre-cut, was with the grain and not against the grain. This is flank steak 101. And some salt on the steak and fries would have a delight. Very bland. Would come for soup and bread again but not a meal. read more

A really good ambiance and atmosphere. They have a really friendly environment and good service. However the main course was not good it did not have any test. The and dessert were perfect. read more

Way more authentically French than you'd expect on Gay Street in Knoxville. Lovely space, wonderfully decorated, romantic, a very pleasant place to dine. We sat toward the back, across from the kitchen, the bustling area was a lot of fun, and remarkably well organized chaos on a busy early Saturday night. A couple good Belgium draft selections and an excellent list of French wines by the glass. I had a glass of La Choofe draft while the wife enjoyed a cornichon martini. I started with the beef tartare. Honestly, I usually steer away from tartare out of concerns regarding raw beef, but was so impressed with Lilou, and their featuring tartare as a lead starter, I threw caution to the wind, and it was fabulous, silky smooth, a beautiful and delightful start. Wife had the side frisee salad to start and really enjoyed it. At the wait staff's suggestion, I had the duck breast as my main. Attractive and delicious. Wife had the steak frite filet and enjoyed it as well. This is a menu that will be fun to be adventurous and wander through. We decided to enjoy a cheese plate instead of dessert. The Basque sheep Ossau-Iraty ,a hard and flavorful choice, won as the table favorite. Loire Valley goat Valencay came in second, and Burgundy cow Brillar-Savarin, though I liked a lot, was the wifes hard pass. We thank all the critter species that contributed. Fabulous choice before a show at the Tennessee Theatre, or really anytime, and we'll be regulars. read more

My wife and I celebrated our 18 year anniversary in Knoxville this year. While planning our trip we came across Hotel Cleo and their restaurant Lilou. We saved Lilou for our last evening in town and we are glad we did. The ambience was spot on for a romantic meal for two. Nichole our server was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu and excited for us to embark on the recent changes that were made to the menu. We could not have been happier with what we chose for our starter (beef tartar, and onion soup ) and entrees (filet mignon) was amazing. We ended the evening with an espresso martini. Definitely a meal we will remember. read more

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First visit and took a few minutes to locate and get proper parking. Arrived early and was seated promptly. Surprised as not full early so a number of open tables. Liked the decor and feel of the restaurant. Menu is a little litefor mains but had an app before. Escargot was perfect with good French bread. My entree was pappardelle with duck and was very good. Ate it all! My wife had beef Bourgogne and it came up a little short. Very flavorful but meat was fatty and detracted from this normally top French menu item Enjoyed our visit but probably will try others before going back read more

In town from Portland visiting my parents and found this place. What a great addition to downtown. A real French bistro feel. The decor is fantastic. Be sure to try and match the card that comes with your check to the art on the wall. We started with cocktails, french onion soup and fois gras. All were excellent. The soup is lighter than a traditional version, and was excellent. The fois gras melted in your mouth and paired with the ginger spiced bread was amazing. For mains we had the monkfish which was superb and the pork cheek tortellini. The tortellini was a little dry, but the pork was delicious and the sauce was divine! We finished with the basque cake, dessert wine, and the three cheese board. I'm normally partial to crème brûlée but the basque cake was superb. The raclette and the Roquefort were particularly good. We had good wine pairings, and while the list isn't large there are quality options. And the dessert wines are great options with the cheese. The highlight was Sophie, our server. Her advice was superb at each step of the meal. She took a real interest in our party and was attentive and engaging without being intrusive. The rest of the front of house were equally engaged and helpful. It made the evening not only delicious but enjoyable. While I don't live here, I'd definitely recommend it and look forward to coming back. read more

Lilou - Bistro tables and a circular banquette - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Staff was very nice and recommended alot. Escargot was fantastic as well as the baguette. Nothing beat the duck fat fries with my steak!

Very disappointing brunch on multiple fronts. Food was uniformly overpriced and some entrees were over salted. Omelet was small for a price of $20.00, even by Waffle House standards! Although no prices for coffee provided on the menu, each refill cost an additional $4.00 per cup! Service was slow and mostly inattentive even though the restaurant was not full. It took over an hour that get our food once ordered. Interior was well appointed, but overdone with a jumble of miscellaneous artwork crowded together on the walls. For over $70.00 (no alcohol) for two people minus tip, there are much better choices. read more

Extraordinarily overpriced French restaurant with a Sports Bar (minus the TVs) planted right in the middle of the dining area!?!? Spent $300 on meals worth $30 total. Amazing this place hasn't been forced to close or slash prices!!! Do yourself a favor and skip this one. Even if you crave French, this menu doesn't deliver. read more

The atmosphere at Lilou is wonderful! We were so excited to celebrate a girls' weekend by eating there. The starters were delicious! We had frites, French onion soup, and oysters and were impressed with the quality of all three. Unfortunately, for the price point, the entrees miss the mark. The duck with mashed potatoes was extremely salty. For such a rich dish, the salt was overkill. The mahi was decent but understated. Definitely not worth the almost $40 for the entree. The reason for the 3 star review has less to do with the food and more to do with the service. We asked the server for recommendations for a glass of wine. She even brought out tasters for us, which was appreciated and helped us select the wines to accompany our entrees. The issue with this is that when we received our bill, one of the server's recommendations was a $45 glass of wine! We would have appreciated knowing at least a price range when having the server recommend wines. We incorrectly assumed these were the house selections and therefore reasonably priced. Going forward, the least they could do is tell patrons that they have x amount of wine in the $10-20 price range and x amount in the $25-45 price range and let them make that decision. Of course we could have asked for the wine menu but we trusted the server which was our mistake. Because of that, I won't return, nor can I highly recommend the restaurant. read more

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Food was delicious, we love the ambience and the service was great. My husband and I celebrated our anniversary tonight and he could not stop talking about how good his duck was. Lilou is the perfect spot for a special occasion, we highly recommend it. read more

Lilou - Muscles for the win! - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

The food, the crowd and the overall timeless ambiance that pervades the rooms of Lilou. While the experience doesn't feature a "Dollar menu" every hand-crafted morsel of the various menu features - aperitifs, appetizers, entrees and afters were delicious and well worth the price. The world inside Lilou is beautiful with a fantastic blend of paintings and sculptures that range from whimsical to ... disconcerting. All adding to the joy of a night well-spent. read more

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The night started out great, the waitress was nice and knowledgeable along with good starters/drinks. Then the main corse came out, and I have never made review on here before, but my steak had a side of fries which were caked in salt. keep in mind I love salt; the dish was hardly salvaged as the salt soaked into the juices of the steak. By the end of it my tongue burned from the amount of sodium. We also ordered a couple side salads and one had also been covered in salt! I tried it since I didn't believe a salad should even have salt, and I could feel the grains cover my tongue with the first bite. The waitress hadn't came back to check so we suffered and ate. When we finally were able to express our displeasure, she seemed surprised and displeased as well. she said she would talk to the manager. . . only we never heard anything back or even a simple sorry nothing else could be done to fix it. Not even a simple removal of the salad ($8) from the ($330) bill. Mistakes happen, that's just how it is, but when very little is done to fix it especially when being gracious in the amount spent at an establishment, it is a turnoff. In summary I believe this restaurant could work on their attitude towards fixing honest mistakes. read more

Lilou - French Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

My husband and I have been her three times now since living in Knoxville and EVERYTIME, I ask myself "Why do I come here". We are bar sitters always, and the service at the bar is always awful. We never come late, and it's typically never busy when we do come. Our last visit, with friends from out of town, was by far the worst. I was more embarrassed than anything! Myself and husband had one drink and our friends had two, as they were there before us. We closed out with a gentleman, and our friends paid for the tab. My husband and I were rudely called out, in front of the entire bar, "did you pay for your drinks" I responded with "Yes, our friends closed out with the other bar tender" this specific bar tender responded with "no, that was for those two, pointing at our friends " I responded with "no, you weren't here when we closed out, please ask the other bar tender" she proceeded to tell me "no! It was for those two" pointing at our friends. Meanwhile she wasn't around when we closed out and would have no clue how we paid. I said please ask the other bar tender as I have never and would never walk out on a tab. Again I said "please ask him" as loud as she was insisting we didn't pay, she was with asking the other bar tender if we did. He assured her, yes, it was all on one tab and was paid! Meanwhile my husband and I were extremely embarrassed and reminded ourselves, WHY WE DON'T COME HERE! I will NEVER recommend this restaurant to anyone nor will I ever dine here. The worst service/experiences the last three times we have been here read more

Very good food and service! Their brunch was awesome but not as gluten free friendly as their dinner menu. The modern french restaurant is beautiful for sure!! read more

This place seemed intriguing to me, finally made it inside. Hubby and I had drinks at the bar. Unique design with lots of seating. Nice selection of libations as well. Decor is quite interesting, staff is well versed and friendly. Great spot to meet up with friends. read more

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Lilou is out of sight! The atmosphere is makes you feel like you've left Knoxville as the doors close behind you. We've only had good experiences and fantastic food there. The one time something came out not quite right the Lilou team handled the situation so that we still brag about the fantastic service. read more