OMG we loved this place. Sat at the bar and a huge shout out to Raven our bartender / waitress…read more 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).

I've been wanting to try Lilou for a while. The ambiance was all I wanted it to be - quirky,…read moreluxurious, 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.

We found this place on a "must try" list and I'm so glad we made it happen. It's in a great area,…read morealways seems to have a line (don't worry, they're super fast) and is so cute. It's almost impossible to decide what to order because literally everything looks and sounds amazing -- and based on what we tried, you can't go wrong. The food was such a nice surprise -- it seemed like it would be *fine* but we were impressed. Great flavor, super fresh, oh, and huge portions. Drinks are excellent, you can't go wrong there either. I've tried the coffee, a mimosa, and a spritz on different occasions. So tasty.

The French Market in downtown Knoxville is one of those spots that instantly feels warm and…read moreinviting the moment you walk in. The cozy, café-style atmosphere makes it perfect for a relaxed brunch or a casual lunch with friends. It's charming without feeling pretentious -- just simple, welcoming, and full of great smells coming from the kitchen. The crêpes are the real star. Whether you go sweet or savory, they're thin, perfectly cooked, and generously filled. The savory buckwheat galettes are hearty and flavorful, while the sweet crêpes hit that perfect balance of light and indulgent. Pair one with a good coffee and you've got an easy, satisfying meal. If you're in Knoxville and want something a little different from the usual brunch spots, The French Market is absolutely worth a visit. It's a local gem that keeps you coming back.

Excellent food and service. A wide variety of moules andburgers. Tuesday is half-priced wine…read morebottles.

This is a regular spot for us. The food is always great (steak and frites). Service is always…read morefriendly and always attentive. Ambiance is always lively but not loud. I would always recommend.

Enjoyed another lovely evening at our favorite Water into Wine! Great food, service and atmosphere!…read moreA true gem in the Farragut community...thank you to Candace and your wonderful staff. You are so appreciated!

This is a perfectly fine wine bar with creatively designed dishes and a really nice wine list. We…read more(party of four) stopped in for lunch on a Friday and had the mushrooms stuffed with artichoke and spinach, meatballs (with spicy ginger sauce), pulled pork nachos, polenta cake, and a short rib sugo with bucatini. Cocktails were well done and the wine pairings recommended astute. Nothing to complain about except some of the items were cold - there was one person serving the entire bar and restaurant and obviously had some timing issues. Also some attitude: after delivering cocktails to my wife and me he forgot her mom's - after I reminded him he said "oh I know" and then proceeded to serve four other patrons' order at the bar and then another two top's before even starting hers. It finally arrived after the cold mushrooms were delivered. I'm chalking this up to a short staffed situation and a specific individual, so if you live nearby or are traveling through looking for a nice spot for dinner or lunch I would definitely recommend. The environment is also very pleasant with a nice bar and dining room of high top tables.

Service was friendly and my water glass never was lower than a third full…read more The restaurant was dimly lit and was decorated nicely. My main complaint was with the portion sizes and prices. The meatball appetizer was three mini meatballs. I've seen meatballs on sub sandwiches bigger than these. The lasagna, was really without any sauce. It was a bolognese sauce. Also it lacked the stretchy cheese pull that one expects from a lasagna. The pasta dishes from what I tried was a little to al dente, there was too much chew in the pasta. That said for the prices that they charge to not offer a side salad or at least some bread with the meal is disappointing.

This post is for Osteria Stella and Brother Wolf as they are "sister" restaurants - they share a…read morekitchen and from what I can tell, have the same offerings for both drink and food. The food is amazing. For appetizers I would recommend getting the focaccia and meatballs. Entree wise, I would HIGHLY recommend splitting the Pappardelle e Ragú di Maiale Bianco and something else with another one of your table mates. The portion size is perfect for one person but you'll want to try more than one item. If you are there in the summer, you must try the Tomato Martini (PLEASE bring it back for next summer's menu!). The service and ambiance of Osteria Stella and Brother Wolf is what completely sets them apart. OS is a high class, quiet, romantic restaurant with dark colors and knowledgeable servers who value your experience. BW is simply a high end bar. That said, BW is much more fast paced and really my only complaint, the music was absurdly loud the night we were there for dinner and the restaurant was crowded, so everyone was trying to talk over the music and you almost had to yell to even hear the person sitting right beside you. If going to OS, you would likely need reservations, especially on a weekend. With BW, they don't take reservations to my knowledge and it's a free for all for an open seat at the bar or an open table. Really the difference is what kind of vibe you're going for.

The service is really great!! I had the chicken curry which was to die for I went back a second…read moretime and got the chicken stir fry but it had an odd honey mustard. Didn't love that second dish but this place is still worth the try!! The outdoor seating is gorgeous.

We had been trying to get here for a few years, but had various mishaps preventing it. Finally did,…read moreand really loved it. 4.5 stars would be more accurate and still tempted to give 5. Great food, good service, good atmosphere, very good drink selections. And very decent prices. We had an app and 3 entrees for two of us and took home basically another full meal. We had draft Sapporo. Man, Japanese beer is easy to take! Fried eggplant and tofu appetizer was delicious; love that sauce! Curry, chilled noodles and "salaw....." which was described as Cambodian sweet and sour soup, very delicious with a large catfish piece in it as well. The waitress told us that the menu changes seasonally and we were there the first week of this season, so some of the dishes were new. Will love going back to try other dishes in other seasons.

Had a girls dinner on a Thursday night. The drinks were excellent. They had a live jazz band that…read morewas fabulous and totally matched the climate. The server recommendations were spot on. A friend and I shared a stroganoff special that reminded me of my grandmother's. The table shared truffle fries and brussel sprouts. *chef's kiss* Another friend was very impressed with the French onion soup. Will certainly be back!

Came to Harvest on Wednesday night due to a recommendation and service and food was wonderful!! But…read moredocking the star because the live music was incredibly loud and constant. It would've been nice to have breaks in between as we could barely hear each other over the loud music and we were sitting quite far from the singer. The raw oysters were some of the best I've had and the crab cake was very tasty too! The truffle fries were plentiful, nice and hot, and super crispy and delicious. Ordered the cacio e pepe with shrimp, which I'm not used to having it with shrimp. The shrimp were large and plump, but the cacio e pepe was incredibly dry for my taste. The side salad was plentiful and loved the addition of goat cheese and dates with it. Desserts were all very good but we especially loved the carrot cake! Highly recommend for the good food!

One of the best spots on South Gay St and a must for a night out in downtown Knoxville. The…read moreatmosphere is stunning -- beautiful decor, perfectly dimmed lighting, and a vibe that feels upscale without being stuffy. The Devils on Horseback appetizer is an absolute must, the Blue Crab Crispy Rice is incredible, and the Filet Mignon and Faroe Island Salmon are both beautifully done. The Prickly Pair Affair cocktail and Milk and Honey Bathtub drink are both standouts -- light, refreshing, and perfectly crafted. Open until 2:30AM on Friday and Saturday which makes it a great late night option too. Parking downtown can be a hassle but the experience inside is absolutely worth it.

The good news 1st. Sitting at the bar for drinks is a 5-star experience. Good cocktails and the bar…read morestaff have great service and are friendly to talk with. But just about every thing to do with our dinner was low quality The Maitre d (or host mgr) has poor customer service skills. He is the wrong person to be in that position. Sometimes I would suggest to have him train at one of better dinner houses in Knoxville, but his attitude is such I'm not sure he would understand his deficiencies. Overall, he does not treat guests as if they are the lifeline for a restaurant. He made no effort to make us feel he was glad we came to The Kennedy and when we left he made no attempt to thank us or ask how our experience was. If he is not replaced the restaurant will steadily lose customers. The food quality was poor. The salmon on top of Brussel sprouts tasted as if someone in the kitchen poured molasses on top of the Brussel Spouts. Then after it was sent back with the request to re-do the dinner without the sweetener it came back (after a very long delay) with a huge plate of Brussel Sprouts that were completely dried out. It seemed like the people in the kitchen attempted to make up for the poor taste by giving a helping size 3 X as normal. The crab on noodles was a "C" at best. The crab was stringy and the noodles were very bland. If people at coming for drinks and appetizers it probably is a good choice but if someone wants a quality dinner experience I was told by 2 locals who come downtown a lot to eat at Lonesome Dove Brass Pearl JC Holdway (the best chef) Oliver Royale ( we ate here and the food quality and service were exceptional) Osteria Stella Emelia

Our meal was beyond fantastic! My wife's parents recommended…read morethis restaurant for my wife and I. We are in town for a show and decided to stop by on our way into Knoxville. It was about 3:00 and the restaurant was on a 45 minute wait. We decided to sit at the bar and have an appetizer while we waited for our table. They were unusually busy because of college graduations. We had a shrimp appetizer which was recommended by the bartender. It was delicious! It had the right amount of spice for us. Our table was ready right as we finished our appetizer. The hostess was very polite and asked us if we were celebrating anything special.. We were promptly greeted by our server Elisabeth who was wonderful. She told us the specials and inquired if it was our first visit. We ordered the espresso rubbed ribeye w/ a baked potato & Caesar salad. We decided to share a steak and ordered an extra wedge salad. Everything was delicious. The steak was a perfect medium. The butter that is served with the bread is heavenly. I was thrilled with my Caesar salad that had anchovies on top. My wedge salad was amazing. This was one of the best steaks we have ever had. We would highly recommend the restaurant for lunch or dinner. 5 ask for Elisabeth if you want a wonderful dining experience!

I came here, 10 months ago for dinner with clients, and took clients back here for dinner. Highly…read morerecommend. Great staff, the food is fantastic. Great drinks. It can get a little loud, and you definitely need a reservation for this place. Do not walk in and expect that you can just sit down. They have a nice selection of bourbon, which they should consider considering their location. Steaks are fantastic, and highly recommend the deviled egg appetizer. Will definitely come back!

We entered when few folks graced the restaurant, so the hostess seated us pronto with the friendly…read moreserver right behind her to take our order. I chose the Mix & Match entree for $16.69 -- a multi-cheese grilled cheese with a house salad. While the sandwich was the cheesiest and so good, the salad was a bit disappointing with lettuces, a few cold cherry tomatoes (a couple whole and a couple cut in half), a few cucumber slices and croutons. No cheese, no onions, no nuts. It did come with ranch dressing. My Arnold Palmer, while tasty, cost $4.29 -- a bit pricey for a mix of lemonade and iced tea. My friend enjoyed a tuna melt that looked delicious and tasted so (she said) that came with a ramekin of soup and French fries. The soup and fries were okay. The restaurant is decorated pleasantly, and has a full bar to the right as you walk in. Overall, I think the prices are a smidgen higher than a few of the comparable eateries in Turkey Creek, although prices almost everywhere have increased.

We went to celebrate the 4th of July, and it was a great choice for dinner! A beautiful spot with…read moresensational food--the Caprese salad was spectacular! Good prices and excellent service! Don't forget to order the mimosas.