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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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
13 days ago
My mom and I had such a lovely lunch. We ordered the house dozen Oysters to start. It took some time for a lunch shift and there only being one other person, but when they came, it was worth the wait. We decided to have a tapas style lunch. We ordered the blackened mahi tacos and the chicken lettuce wraps. After eating the first dozen, we felt like it was just not enough and ordered another dozen. Lunch special oysters are 1.50$ each, so why not? We then got the chicken lettuce wraps and they were very full. Stacked with beautiful leafy greens, loaded with chicken and a delicious sauce to drizzle on top. I was very impressed on the presentation,quantity and taste! The mahi tacos looked nice but when you open the taco it had the smallest pieces of mahi ever. It was a lot of filler food. I'm not a fry person but they were pretty good fries. Over all it was a nice experience. I came here once before and thought it was okay, but this time made me feel like I would come back more often. read more
Very tasty! My husband & I were visting friend in Knoxville, and had lunch at Stir. There is a "pay to park" lot across the street from the restaurant. The decor inside was funky, and I really loved the bar set up. I started off with an espresso martini, which was delicious. For lunch, I had the lobster crab cakes with a side of roasted root vegetables. The veggies were seasoned extremely well, and the crab cakes were good. My husband ordered the matcha cheesecake for dessert and it was a show stopper. I am unsure if it is still on the menu, but it most definitely made it to our "top 10 cheesecake" list! 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
10 months ago
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
11 days ago
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
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
1 year ago
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
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
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
8 months ago
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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11 months ago
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
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 had a wonderful evening at Stir. The oyster/shrimp/ahi tuna platter was divine! Very fresh and flavorful! The staff was energetic and attentive. The atmosphere was lively. A perfect evening! read more
1 year ago
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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11 months ago
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
6 months ago
2 years ago
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
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
11 months ago
1 year ago
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
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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3 months ago
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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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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