Outstanding Service and Old-School Hospitality!…read more I recently visited Connor's Steakhouse in West Knoxville, and while my steak unfortunately wasn't cooked to order the first time, I was extremely impressed with how the staff handled the situation. Our waiter immediately took care of it and went above and beyond by having an entire new meal prepared for me. Even more impressive, my meal was completely comped, and we were offered a free dessert while we waited for the replacement meal. The manager also personally stepped in multiple times to check on us and make sure everything was taken care of. You could tell that customer satisfaction wasn't just something they talked about -- it was genuinely important to them. Mistakes can happen in any restaurant. What really separates a great restaurant from the rest is how they respond when something goes wrong. Connor's handled it with professionalism, courtesy, and genuine concern. I especially want to compliment the entire team for maintaining that old-school charm of taking care of the customer and making things right. That kind of service is becoming harder to find, and it deserves recognition. Thank you to the waiter, manager, and everyone at Connor's for turning what could have been a disappointing experience into one that actually made me appreciate the restaurant even more. Five stars for the service, professionalism, and commitment to taking care of the customer!

The food looked good when it arrived, and the presentation was nice, but unfortunately, it lacked…read moreflavor. Honestly, I've had a better and more flavorful steak at Texas Roadhouse. I expected a little more, especially for a steakhouse. The cocktails, however, were really good and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. Service was good, and we had a decent dining experience overall.

The Shrimp Dock is where the in-the-know locals go to pick up their seafood, and they are a market…read morefirst and small eatery second. These folks know how to make a po' boy (see below)! This one was very simple with lettuce and mayo on hoagie type bread, but the shrimp was piled high as a po' boy should be. Would have been nice to have a sauce on it but you can clearly taste the homemade tartar sauce on the side. I love the idea of picking fish from the display and having them cook it up for you right there, something I'll definitely try next time if they have some of my favorites for sale, such as red snapper.

We spent $200 on frozen pre-packaged "king crab legs". We opened them to find artificial, man…read moremade, formed crab sticks, packaged in China. When we spoke to the manager, having brought the item back for him to see, he said he was offended, threw our sticks in the trash and called the police. He never addressed the issue. We waited for the police, but they didn't come. Told us to never come back to the store. Lost our business.

Stopped in for lunch, and what a GREAT experience!…read more There's plenty of seating at the bar, and all the high-top tables are first come, first served. We were lucky enough to grab a high-top right away! Our server was Autumn, and she was awesome! Great service from start to finish. She started us off with an assortment of warm breads, and they were all very good! The special of the day was Seafood Gumbo, and let me tell you, it was SPECIAL! Great flavor with just the right amount of spice. My advice: try it before reaching for the hot sauce. To me, it was absolutely perfect just the way it came! For my lunch entrée, I went with the Fried Clam Strips. They were lightly battered and fried, and while they were a little on the small side, they were really good! Great food + Great service = 5 Stars Cheers!

Overall an excellent experience. We got Eggs Chesapeake and the crab cake Benedict…read more Service was unobtrusive and excellent. Prices on brunch were exceptional considering the seafood. They also took my allergies seriously. Only issues were the "poached" eggs on one dish were very soft boiled and the other dish was halfway to soft boiled. No runny yolk on either dish. The steak on the Chesapeake was excellent and cooked perfect. The Benedict Crab didn't taste as fresh as we'd expected and it was pretty cold actually. Still, overall very good and we'll be back. Just wish the eggs were cooked correctly and the crab cakes were hot and tasted a bit fresher. The free birthday dessert and card were wonderful touches and the breakfast "bread" was so lovely. We've had a very poor experience at the downtown location and this one was much better. Better ambience, better service, better staff.

Absolutely great! Excellent food and diverse menu. NOW they bake their own focaccia! Fabulous…read morefocaccia with olive oil and fresh garlic. Nice outdoor patio - that is dog friendly- yes right here in Lenoir City! The owner Will is kind and welcoming and is there to make sure all is running well. Reasonable prices for the quality of meals served and Good sized portions. Thank you so much for setting high standards and giving us a great restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal and glass of wine!

We were so hungry, and Italian food sounded great. The fellow who came over to our table had a…read moreflat affect; his manner wasn't rude but he definitely was not friendly. He probably was tired? We ordered the spinach artichoke dip appetizer which was DEVINE! Husband then ordered the pasta pomodoro with sausage with which he was very disappointed. He said it tasted "okay", nothing spectacular. I ordered the Vodka di Gallo. The pasta was very dry, what little sauce had been put on it had completely absorbed into the pasta. I asked for more sauce. A lady delivered a teeny bowl of sauce, I was surprised that they would be so restrictive with their sauce! I mixed it up as best I could. We were never offered Parmesan cheese, so I requested some. The lady returned with the TINIEST little round dish of granulated cheese. I dumped the teeny tiny amount proffered onto my entree, and giggled. I took the attached picture to show the tiny amount of cheese that I was given. My pasta was flavorless, so I left it as you see pictured. We asked for the check and departed. As I went to post this review I read other reviews about bread being given with meals. We were offered no bread. It seemed to us the staff was ordered to be very miserly as opposed to what in a normal Italian restaurant was happily offered. Bread on the table. Cheese offered when the entree is served. Your server checking on how your meal was. NOPE. We had to flag down a different server for help. According to the reviews, they used to offer bread. And now they don't. Wow. They give you a miserly amount of sauce. Parmesan cheese only is given if you flag someone down and ask for it, (it was never offered), and when you do get your cheese allowance, it is a thimbleful-as evidenced in my picture. When I went into type up my review just now, I was horrified by their bad health department rating. Yikes! If we had read that before we chose to go there, we NEVER would have entered. I hope the owner reads the reviews and makes improvements. Health department corrections needed immediately. Patrons are your profit. What a shame.

This was our 2nd time coming here, and boy can I tell you, I was even more impressed than the first…read moretime. I decided beforehand because I am someone who studies menus, that we would get the pork belly tostadas. I am so glad I stuck to that, it has so much flavor in every bite. I was not disappointed. While I was waiting for my main entree, I was wanting more. I ordered the same braised short rib gnocchi. I was so impressed the first time I decided to get it again. My man got the bolognese pappardelle and added the extra sauce for 4$ and they were both delicious. You could tell the pasta was made from scratch. Each bite was so savory. I was praising them. When we ordered dessert he ordered lemon ice cream which was too much for me but he likes and the chocolate crème brûlée was amazing. I make my own and I was so impressed. I was raving about it after the entire thing was done. Even the 7$ old fashion did it. Nate the great was our server and he was attentive and had everything we could ever want and informed us and also guided. I will come back a million times again. Thank you for the experience and ambiance! Ps they don't skimp on the toilet paper either (it's the little things in life)

Wow - amazing from start to finish…read more Interior was nice and modern, with a well stocked bar, tables and booth options. Service was top notch. Created by a hostess, seated promptly, and server showed up quickly to introduce himself. Server was attentive but not intrusive. Food was absolutely amazing. The beef Wellington was perfectly cooked, the mashed potatoes were a generous portion and absolutely delicious. Asparagus was grilled and delicious. All in all one of my top meals of all time. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion.

Seasons was recommended through the volleyball group, and it was a 5/5 for us. The food was very…read moredelicious. Our servers are very attentive and refill their Waters quickly and cleaned up our plates. It would have been nice if they asked if we wanted our appetizers out first before bringing our main dishes. But it was fine and the food was very delicious

Enjoyed sitting on the patio this week after it cooled down a bit! The crab cakes are sooo good,…read moreand I am picky about ordering them since 90% of the time I'm disappointed. Service is good. Albeit they didn't tell us the peach burrata app had a substitution of like three bites canned mango- epic fail. Flatbread with a wee bit of hummus is feee, and delicious. Wish they had a few more options for wines by the glass. Chicken Salad sandwich looked amazing and very nicely presented. I'll be back, but my family said it's not as good as it used to be.

Great service, food and atmosphere. I heard the margaritas are great here from other patrons when…read morewe were there. Everyone's friendly. Great spot!

Taco Boy wants your business and will take good care of you. Clean establishment. Good service…read more The food was good. Great carnitas. Tacos were pretty typical. Good rice. This is not a place for hard of hearing or hearing aids. The music was loud which made hearing difficult.

I absolutely LOVE this place whenever we visit Knoxville! Perched on a hill overlooking the lake…read moreand boat docks, the views are absolutely amazing, both during the day and especially at night. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy a great meal, and take in the scenery. Keep in mind, they do not take reservations, so come early! If there's a wait, no worries, they'll put your name down, and you can grab a few great drinks while you wait. You can even take your drinks outside, sit back, and enjoy that beautiful view. Once we were seated, we started with the Southwest Egg Rolls, packed with flavor and definitely worth ordering. The Spinach Dip with chips was another crowd favorite. Then came the Colossal Onion Rings... WOW! They were sooo good! And then, my least favorite... Brussels sprouts! If you know me, you know I'm not a fan. But if you like them, get them! Everyone else at the table loved them, so maybe I'm just missing something! They also bring out a basket of warm bread and butter, which was very good and didn't last long at our table. For my entrée, I went with the Barbecue Ribs, and they were fantastic, fall-off-the-bone tender, cooked to perfection, and full of great flavor. Others in our group had the Chicken Parmesan, which was also very good. I'll definitely be trying that one next time! The Ahi Tuna Salad was another winner. And the service? Amazing! Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. If you haven't tried this place yet, what are you waiting for? Great food, great drinks, incredible views, and fantastic service. It's definitely one of my favorite stops when we're in Knoxville! Cheers!

While visiting Tennessee, I was told I had to check out Lakeside Tavern for the views, and it…read moredefinitely lived up to the hype! We went on a busy day, so there was a bit of a wait. We grabbed seats at the bar, ordered a couple of drinks, and watched the FIFA World Cup while we waited. I started with the Lavender French 75, and it ended up being my favorite drink of the night. It was light, crisp, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. Once we were seated, we got a table outside overlooking the lake, and the view alone made the wait worth it. We ordered the fried calamari to share, which was tasty, and for my entrée I went with the ribeye cooked medium rare with mashed potatoes. The steak was flavorful, tender, and had just the right amount of marbling. I tried a couple more cocktails throughout dinner, but I kept thinking about that Lavender French 75--it was easily the standout. A big thank you to our server, Nicole! She was friendly, attentive, and even played along with our jokes, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Between the beautiful lakeside view, great cocktails, delicious food, and wonderful service, I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in Tennessee again.

We went for our 15th anniversary. As usual the service was great and food was delicious. My…read morefavorite things I always get are the crab cakes and the crème brûlée. Since it was a special occasion, we got the A5 wagyu too. It is amazing... and fun to cook on the hot stone. The ambience is pleasant and you can enjoy your food and relax. It's expensive, but great for special occasions.

The place was quiet and felt very elegant. The servers were professionally dressed and well…read moremannered. The food was really good. We ordered fillet minion and ribeye steaks. They were cooked perfectly as ordered. We loved the Brussel sprouts. I think this was the best Brussel sprouts we have had. The place is excellent for special occasions.

The food was great we had a great time. The wine list was good and affordable. The View of the…read morecourse was spectacular.

My wife and I attended our car club's planned Valentine's day luncheon at your restaurant. I am…read morewriting this to let you know how extremely disappointed we were with the food and service. We ordered the filet with baked potato, vegetable and salad. The salad was fine. We were never asked how we would like our steak cooked. We like our steaks prepared medium rare. The steaks were extremely tough since they were way over cooked for this cut of meat and frankly the smallest cut of filet Mignon I've ever seen. Next up- the potato. Mine was, at best, passed by the oven but never baked in the oven. You could not cut it. It was cold and hard. Same with the vegetable. How easy is it to make a baked potato? Who runs your kitchen? Is there any quality control? You might ask why I did not say anything to the wait staff. They never checked back with us to see if everything was ok. Nor did they ever refill our water. Your dessert was a dried out piece of chocolate cake. When asked if I wanted a to-go box, I refused. Not a question about was something wrong. My expectations were not super high or low as I had never eaten at your establishment before. I can tell you we never will again. And from what I have heard most of the 50 couples who attended have complained to our car club leadership team. One thing it has taught me is to make sure when I plan one of our drive and dine trips I will make sure to plan a visit or two to the restaurant so we never repeat the lack of performance of your establishment. There is no excuse for this. You should be ashamed. You don't deserve one star but there is not option for zero stars or negative stars. Regards, Al Turnauer