Stir was great from start to finish. We had oysters and they were fresh and tasty. We had some old fashioned's and they were great drinks! The service was fast and with a smile. The place was large inside and clean. The restrooms were very clean despite being busy that day. The steaks were perfect. We will be back !! read more

We stopped into Stir on Tuesday night, December 9, 2025, and the place had great energy right from our 7:00 PM seating. The cocktail selections are excellent, with a strong selection of creative drinks along with a solid wine list. I love that you can choose from craft ice cubes! This is definitely a seafood-forward restaurant, and there are plenty of options to choose from. Everything we ordered was well prepared and thoroughly enjoyed. I took a few photos of the food but forgot to grab shots of the restaurant itself. I'm positive there are plenty of good photos on Yelp that capture the atmosphere. One thing worth noting is parking. Street parking is limited, and we ended up using a nearby lot, which felt a bit pricey in my opinion. It was 17ish for 2 hours. Hopefully I didn't pay in vein but I didn't want a ticket... Stir is an absolutely a place I'll be coming back to whenever I'm in Knoxville. read more

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With it highlighting one of its specialties as "oyster bar", kind of automatically (wrongly) assumed there'd be no vegan options here. Another example of "don't judge a book by its cover" experiences. Happened to look at their menu online and saw a "vegan bowl". Knew we had to try it someday. That someday was today. We went between the lunch rush and dinner rush on a Monday and practically had the whole place to ourselves! We asked if they had tofu to add to our bowl, and not surprisingly, they do not. But, that's ok, it's great just the way it is, but having that option would send it to the next level. Our server was Karen and she was super efficient and helpful. It's decorated very modern and has very modern music playing in the background. In good weather, they have outside seating with heaters. For those hoping for non-alcoholic beverages they have mocktails and a non-alcohol beer. The vegan bowl was delicious, yet a little pricey, but expected for this kind of restaurant. We'll be back with friends. read more

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We went to stir while out of town on vacation, based on a recommendation. This was a very fun dinner, the establishment was hopping on a Friday night. The ambience is really nice with inside, and outside seating. We stopped at the bar for a drink before dinner and thought that the menu was different and unique. The drinks were very well-made and we enjoyed them. For dinner the service was fantastic in the meal even better. Their macaroni and cheese is different, unique and very tasty. We enjoyed everything from our hamburgers to our steak and salmon bowls. Would recommend and would reach return. read more

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This place is absolutely great. The biggest downside to this place is the fact that I did not take pictures of all of the food items. Service was amazing and the inside has a very cool look and vibe. read more

My family had a beautiful lunch at Stir for my daughter's birthday. We went on a Tuesday around 11:30 so it wasn't very busy yet. The hostess warmly greeted us and sat us right away. Our server, Omar took great care of us and provided impeccable service. Everything was wonderful from the appetizer to dessert. All of us enjoyed our entrees. I had the Blackened Mahi Tacos. I loved the salsa that accompanied them and the pickled onions were a nice touch. The fries were hand cut and were salted with a course salt but they weren't overly salted. They were so good. I normally just eat a few fries but I think I almost cleaned my plate. Everything was absolutely delicious. Omar brought the chocolate cake out with a lit candle for my daughter which was so nice. It was perfect in every way! We will definitely be back. read more

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We went to stir for brunch before a Tennessee Volunteers football game (Go Big Orange!). Great atmosphere, really good food and friendly service. We ordered five different entrees, and they were all really good. I ordered the SHRIMP & GRITS, which had mushrooms, green onions, shrimp stock, and white cheddar grits. We also ordered the CLASSIC WAFFLE with housemade malted waffles, 2 scrambled eggs, whipped butter, breakfast syrup, and breakfast potatoes. Both had great flavor. The restaurant has plenty of tables, some high top tables in the center and a full bar on the left side. We will definitely return. read more

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Food: When in the south, you must try the shrimp and grits! It was so delicious. Service: Great service! The shrimp and grits were not part of the lunch menu, and they still made it for us! Ambiance: beautiful restaurant. Plenty of seating! read more

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My mother mentioned going to stir in a different city and when I realized there was one in Knoxville, I made a reservation. At her suggestion, I had the chicken piccata. We ordered the crabcakes and a side of the lobster mac & cheese for an appetizer everything was spectacular. Fantastic drink, and cocktail menu. We tried the margarita and a few others. Our server was very friendly and informative. It's a busy place and a little loud. I'll definitely return again but during the week at lunch, I highly suggest going here if you want a really nice meal. I would suggest making a reservation. read more

A Knoxville Gem I Can't Wait to Visit Again For the first time in a long time, I handed over the lunch-picking duties -- and my lady friends nailed it. On our drive home through Knoxville, we made a spontaneous stop, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of the trip. We chose to sit outside since we had our pup with us, and the patio didn't disappoint -- spacious, shaded with large umbrellas, and totally dog-friendly. They even brought out a water bowl for our furry companion, which was such a thoughtful touch. That said, I did sneak a peek inside, and wow -- the interior is stunning. Gorgeous bar, flooded with natural light, and high ceilings that made the space feel airy and elegant. Even the bathrooms were impressive -- clean, stylish, and well-kept. Now, let's talk drinks: the cocktail menu was so good that I genuinely struggled to choose. Luckily, with four of us at the table, we ordered a variety and shared sips all around. The Appletini and Whiskey Bramble were the standouts for me, but everything we tried was on point. I'm already planning a return visit just to work my way through the rest of the menu. We kicked things off with the Parmesan White Truffle Fries and East Coast House Oysters. The fries were crisp and rich with flavor -- exactly how you want them. And the oysters? Fresh, clean, and delicious. I'll definitely be ordering those again. For mains, we covered a lot of ground: Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Seared Tuna Salad, Tuna Poke Bowl, and Chicken Piccata. Not a single dish missed the mark. Every bite was full of flavor, beautifully plated, and totally satisfying. It's rare for a group of four to be equally impressed across the board, but this place pulled it off. To top it all off, the team surprised me with a crème brûlée (complete with birthday candle!). If I'm being picky, I'd have liked the sugar top a little crunchier -- but that's splitting hairs. It was creamy, sweet, and a lovely way to end the meal. Special shoutout to our waitress, who was sweet, attentive, and on point with timing -- we never felt rushed and everything came out perfectly paced. Can't wait to go back. If round two is anything like the first, this spot will earn a permanent place on my Knoxville favorites list. read more

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Late birthday celebration with one of my favorite sisters. We sat outside with the puppers and enjoyed the breeze. Our waitress was amazing and even remembered my friend's special day, surprising her with a born day treat! We ordered oysters (fresh and delicious), seared tuna salad, chicken picatta, and tune poke bowl. Everything arrived perfectly - just enough time to enjoy cocktails, conversation and the oysters. The kitchen was on point - our plates were beautifully presented, well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Stir did not disappoint. It was in the middle of a weekday, as we were trekking to the airport, so I went in and took some photos of the interior and bar. Gorgeous. Since my lovely friend lives nearby, I see Stir in my future again! read more

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The food was good, not great, and the menu a little too broad to define what style they're going for. I'd go again, but only after trying other places first. read more

The ambiance is great. I loved the decor. We sat on the patio because we had a huge group and they had heaters which was SO great because it was cold that night. The servers were very attentive and helpful. We got the whipped feta appetizers and that was SO good. For my entree I had the tuna salad and it was ok. It was lacking something, but I can't put my finger on what. My friend had the burger and she said it was really good! read more

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Stir was such a great spot! Incredible gin and tonic and all of our food blew us away. The caesar salad has great flavor, the sesame steak bowl was balanced with an array of flavors and the matcha cheesecake was like nothing we had tried prior. We will be back. read more

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We were headed home to AL and stopped in for brunch based on reviews and this place exceeded expectations from start to finish! Not your typical brunch menu... much more elevated... like a selection of FRESH oysters and a sample plate of deviled eggs! Even the complimentary food was great. To make our visit even better was the service! Ask for Jess. She is attentive and personable. We ended up staying after our meal to have one last drink at the outside bar. What a great spot! read more

Unfortunately, our Monday night dinner was a bust. Service was INCREDIBLY slow and server was not attentive - nice enough, just not attentive. The crab cakes were good and the cheeseburger eggroll I had was delicious; however, my friend had to spit hers out due to a big chunk of chewy fat. My friend had the lobster bisque and did not care for it all (was tangy). My son had the cheeseburger and could only eat half because he too had chewy fat. His fries were also bland/tasteless. My friend and I both had the shrimp scampi- it was an interesting take on the dish. I thought it was ok/good; however the shrimp was dry. The side salad should have come with a light dressing. The atmosphere was fine/ trendy. It was overall a disappointing visit and we will not be back. read more

Went to Stir for the 1st time, nice hip and happening ambiance, the salad was amazing, but the beef Bao was a bit too salty. The service was quick and the servers were very friendly. read more

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Fantastic experience. Oysters and Whipped feta were amazing appetizers and then the goat cheese ravioli and filet were cooked perfectly. Caitlyn, our server, was amazing! 10/10 service and the whole vibe of the place was awesome. read more

We celebrated my birthday here tonight. Everything was great as soon as we sat down. I had the smoky Mountain sour which was delicious. We had the lobster crab cakes as an appetizer, which were also amazing. I had the fillet and goat cheese, ravioli my husband had the halibut picatta and we enjoyed them both. And to top it off, we got the free crème brûlée with berries for dessert because it was my birthday! Service was excellent and price is reasonable. The wine was also delicious. Highly recommend and can't wait to go back. read more

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What a fantastic spot! We came here for brunch on a Sunday morning. They had tons of options, live music, and a brunch bar. They fill up pretty quick so I suggest snagging a reservation on OpenTable. Our waiter was awesome, he was on it and made sure our drinks never ran out. We will definitely be coming back soon! read more

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While driving through the area, my bf and I decided to stop here for dinner. The menu looked like our vibe. It's located in a really cool plaza, we walked around a little bit before actually going inside the restaurant. The restaurant itself is nice. Clean, big open spaces and we sat at the bar which gave us a great view of the bar with the rolling ladder. What I assume is annoying for staff members, was cool for us to watch them move the ladder, climb up and get the bottles of liquor. Our bartender was great he was cool and answered our questions about the place, area, menu, etc. To eat I ordered the Grilled Salmon with potatoes instead of farro. My bf ordered the vegan poke bowl. My meal was so, so salty. Overwhelmingly salty. Like I took off my rings because I knew I would bloat eating it. I didn't want to send it back bc we were trying to get back on the road asap but I swear it tasted like someone dropped the salt bottle on the food and said oops and served it anyways. My bf said his was good and enjoyed it. I would like to think my meal was just a one time blunder but since we do not live anywhere near the area I don't know if I'll ever get a chance to give them another chance! I would ideally like to come back and see if it was a one time thing... but I guess I'll never know! read more

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7.5/10 - Stir A solid choice for fresh, flavorful Asian-inspired dishes with a modern twist. The ingredients feel vibrant, the flavors are well balanced, and the menu offers a nice variety without overwhelming. A dependable spot for a tasty, casual meal that hits the mark. Some dishes fall pretty flat so make sure to get the right thing but when they stick the landing it's great read more

Food is delicious and nice ambiance. Right now this is my favorite spot in Knox. The broiled oysters are so good. I also like their seafood tower, tuna bites (both pictured) and whipped feta. Been there for brunch & dinner but I like their dinner better. read more

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Nice location, my only suggestion for them would be to add a little description of each meal on the menu. My wife's seafood Mac n cheese had a lemon sauce drizzle that she did not care for and my steak and frites was served on top of something like A1 sauce that I would have preferred not to be on my steak. If there was a description for each plate we could have requested these things on the side or to be left out completely and probably would have enjoyed our meal more. read more

Had a table of 15 and service was so good, Chris was a fun server and did a great job. We ordered lots of appetizers including French fries, crab cakes and lettuce wraps. I got chicken caprese for my entree and it was so delicious I highly recommend. We sat on outside patio and enjoyed lots of drinks, I recommend the Mule!! Always a great choice! read more

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Excellent service the last 2 times we were there. Food is very good considering that they were absolutely packed last Saturday nite. Also has a very nice casual vibe with nicely appointed out door seating. Drinks were spot on too read more

Everything was amazing! The food the drinks, the waiter has good recommendations. I highly recommend

Visited here for the first time tonight with my wife and had an incredible time. We ordered the oysters and the lobster crab cakes for appetizers and both were delicious. For entrees, we had the crispy mahi bowl and the lobster and shrimp white cheddar Mac n cheese. The drinks as well were fantastic. Amazing liquor selection. The service was 10/10. Overall, the atmosphere was relaxed, and you could go casual or dress it up to a business casual and feel comfortable either way. We will definitely be going back, and are looking forward to trying out their brunch as well. Definitely recommend trying this place out if you're a local or visiting from out of town. read more

I previously reviewed Stir with 5 stars after eating dinner there. I don't know if this 4-star review wipes out the previous one, but if it does and my review is cut down to 4 overall, that's too bad (and Yelp should fix the system to allow for different stars, especially as this is for their brunch and not dinner). Anyway- I have to give 4 stars for this visit due to several small service-related issues. The brunch menu, the food, the extras (a small side buffet with some pastry and salads) were all really good. Service issues began with being asked on the reservation page if we wanted regular tables or high-tops; we asked for regular tables but got high top instead so...what's the point? Service was mixed....good and quick to start with, but then no-one came by to check through most of the meal. We wanted, at various times, to order another drink, to ask for a bit more hollandaise sauce for eggs Benedict, to get some food boxed up to go (and then to get the box!). The original waiter seemed to have disappeared at one point, another one came in and was removing plates, addressed some of the other issues, but then the original came back in for final measures. Confusing and caused delays. The brunch items were very tasty and no complaints there except for the previously-mentioned dearth of hollandaise on the eggs benedict. Again, I hope this does not remove or negate the prior review. Love this place and will definitely look forward to future trips there. read more

Tuna bites app is good! Drinks are decent! Don't have high expectations and just come in... I had a bottle of bubbly and apps and it was just alright. read more

Loved the ambiance at Stir! We have dined for dinner and drinks but never brunch so we were excited to give brunch a try! The menu had some really great options, there were only two options for appetizers (deviled eggs or avocado toast). I wish there were just a couple more options. Maybe a fruit platter or honey croissants... just an idea! :) I ended up ordering the classic waffle which came with eggs and breakfast potatoes. The waffles were fluffy and delicious. Personally I wish there was a side of syrup because I had to ask for it. The waffle came with syrup on it. The eggs were perfect and the breakfast potatoes were great! For a drink, I ordered a coffee and was disappointed to hear there weren't more brunch coffee options like lattes and cappuccinos. The house blend coffee was okay. There were no other options for creamers other than half and half. Our waitress also didn't ask if we wanted a refill on coffee. Over all I'm eating 4/5 because the food was great and the restaurant is gorgeous. I hope the restaurant can continue to make improvements, but I'll definitely be back! read more

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My friend and I had a great experience at Stir this weekend. We arrived about half an hour earlier than our reservation but were seated promptly. Autumn was our server, and she was amazing. We started with the fried green tomatoes appetizer (topped with pimento cheese) and a bottle of wine. Then for our entrees, we chose the Spicy Mahi Bowl and the Halibut Piccata. Everything was so delicious! The restaurant was packed, as most places in the Old City are on the weekend. It's beautifully decorated and super convenient to parking across the street. read more

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We absolutely loved our first visit to Stir! This would be a great place to bring out-of-town guests to show them what Knoxville has to offer in the food scene. I ordered the peach sangria to drink and it was tart, refreshing, and delicious! We ordered the chicken lettuce wraps as an appetizer and not only were they beautifully presented but they were equally delicious. So much flavor! I ordered the steak frites for my entree and my husband got the Tillamook burger, both a 10/10! We will definitely be back! (We've heard the chicken piccata is amazing as well!) read more

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Stir is always a solid place to visit!!! The restaurant is large and has so many options for every type of eater!!! The cocktails are fun, the waiters are great, and the food is delish!!! Yu can't miss with this one read more

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We randomly came across Stir while we were out during the day in Knoxville, and it turned out to be such a great find! The atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the food and drinks were fantastic. Jonathan truly made the experience exceptional -- he was an amazing server and bartender, friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations. A special touch we loved: Jonathan made a beautiful ice sphere for my husband's bourbon, and it was such a cool detail that made the drink feel extra special. That level of care really stood out! read more

Went for brunch. All 4 people had great food. Crab lobster cakes with arugula and egg--omg. Chicken and waffles great. Shrimp crab Benedict yumm Excellent service nice ambiance and parking across street very convenient. In old town but convenient to UTN. New before game restaurant. read more

This place is still new-ish so I'm sure they are tweaking their menu. But overall, I enjoyed it. Love the ambience and location in the heart of old city and service was great. Love the option to make a reservation. Went here for lunch and ordered a cocktail: elderflower sour. It was nice but will want to try something different next time. The ahi tuna salad was up first and wow! It was delicious. My friend that I was with had a bad experience with a lot of the seafood dishes here and this was the last fish dish she had left to try. It was a winner! Didn't even need much of the dressing that came with it but the dressing was a great pairing. Will most definitely order next time. Also tried the fried green tomatoes. These weren't my favorite. I think it's the cojita cheese. I prefer a lot of pimento cheese so this was just a meh dish for me. For the main, we split the chicken piccata. Weird to be ordering chicken at a and oyester bar but it hit the spot. I don't know if it was the capers, but this dish is a keeper. Almost had room for dessert but we passed so next time I want to try the flourless chocolate cake. I like the menu... Not overwhelming but I feel like they need to find out what works and stick with it. This will take some time but I will definitely be back. Especially to try brunch. read more

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Everything was very good- food and drinks! Was recommended by server to get Mac and cheese at the bottom of chicken piccata and it was delicious. Service was amazing. We sat outside and patio was great atmosphere on a summer night. read more

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STIR is all the buzz as of late. We know this because we got turned away the first evening we saw it open due to a private event. Oh well, next time! Came back with a reservation since that worked and found a way to negotiate a booth...by that i mean we had put down for one and requested it but didn't get it at first. Beverages were good, no complaints. The seafood tower was amazing, it was even on special which made it a little cheaper. My only quirks on this were having to ask for the thing to break the crab shells up + being denied when we requested a hot towel and lemons to clean our hands. Honestly, what in the world STIR? Lol The app we got (cheeseburger egg roll) was about too done, but was still good. The tuna burger i got was cooked great; the egg was a nice touch. Service was meh from start to finish, no manager visitation although we seemed to have saw plenty of others around us getting the "hi, everything okay" treatment. All in all, probably a fun spot for a date night or a group of family (adults) or work friends between 8-10, but that's it. Too loud and tightly spaced for kids. Parking options are nice and nearby, still $ for the lot right in front. Probably will be back after things keep improving since the soft open. IDK, maybe your experience is better than ours. It was definitely a sad one since it was our first date night out since the newborn has been here. Until then, 3/5. SYOY! read more

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We were able to use open table and make a reservation. We were seated out on the patio which was really nice! Our waitress was super friendly. And she got our drink order quickly. I ordered the shrimp & scallop Mac & cheese. We also started with the fried green tomatoes. The appetizers came out first. The fried green tomato had a lot of flavors to it since it had a layer of stuff on top. I enjoyed it! After, my mac & cheese bowl was huge!! The truffle wasn't too strong and the seafood was nicely cooked and you got a lot of it. I also liked that there was asparagus in it to break up the richness of the cheese sauce. All and all - very good!! read more

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