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    Stir

    4.3 (176 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Upscale
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Patti F.

    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.

    Wedge Salad that came with the burger and fries
    Christie S.

    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.

    Waffles
    Jay J.

    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.

    Shrimp and grits
    Samantha G.

    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!

    Chicken piccata
    Robyn W.

    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.

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    Wendy M.

    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!

    Outside on the patio
    Jennifer B.

    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!

    Sesame Steak Bowl
    Sydney F.

    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.

    Beef Bao
    Khurram Z.

    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.

    Crème brûlée with berries
    Tonya J.

    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.

    lobster crab cakes
    Jacey H.

    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!

    Vegan Poke bowl
    Samantha B.

    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!

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

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    I love a kitschy bar and this is definitely it. They have fully committed to the theme and the gift…read moreshop next store is filled with Alice and wonderland themed trinkets and treasures. It's quirky and the staff is super friendly making this all around a great experience. I got a magic potion drink because you got to keep the glass bottle it came in and it sparkled which came out to $12 plus a tip. What more could you want really. The drink was some kind of party punch, it was a little stiff but pretty tasty. If you're in the area this is worth checking out. It's a one of one and the drinks were reasonably priced for it being a novelty experience.

    So I didn't actually get the chance to try a drink here: I came on Thurs around 3p because Google…read morelisted Thurs hours as 11a-2a. They are wrong, they don't open until 5 on Thurs and I had to get back to the airport by then! That said, there is an adjacent gift shop store that is also Alice themed - it was quite cute! I didn't buy anything but the clerk told me all this about the hours. I could see inside the bar and it looks really cute and fun - shame I couldn't actually get a drink because the menu looks awesome! Overall even though I didn't try anything I am certain this bar would be a great spot to hang in Knoxville if trying to unwind or hang around the social scene.

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    4.3(45 reviews)
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    We stopped here as part of the Whiskey Trail experience, and not only was it the worst customer…read moreservice of the 28 distilleries we visited, the female bartender (red hair, black glasses) was the rudest bartender I have met in my 20 years of being in hospitality. When we walked in, she glared at us as if we had interrupted something. She didn't greet us, didn't ask what we'd like to try, only gave us one word answers to any question that we asked. Never once smiled or tried to engage us. My friend was so frustrated with trying to get information from her that he stood up and almost walked out. I kept trying to engage her and even complemented her cute dress. Nothing. Stone face. I wanted to try the amaro flight and asked for it. She prepared it, set it in front of me, and said "so you'll want to close out now?" I told her "yes, that would be great, when I'm finished with my tasting". She proceeded to lean up against the bar with her back to us and didn't say another word. I had to get up and walk to the register, and when she finally turned around, I asked her "have we done something to upset you?" She said "no, why?" I said "because you seem REALLY annoyed that we're here". Her only response was to turn the register screen around and tell me the total. I'm so sad about this because I really wanted to taste other items and get a cocktail, but she was SO unpleasant and we felt SO unwelcome., Seeing all of the other great reviews, I can only imagine that they were with other people. I wish those other bartenders had been there.

    Boozy grapefruit slushy? YES. Just say yes. This cocktail bar distills their own booze right next…read moredoor (you can be a creepster and peek in!). They sell bottles of varying sizes at the bar and also at other places around town, including Total Wine. We love that they offer sampler flights with different liquors and also different size pours. They give you a tray with a sheet that describes the flavor profile for each offering. We also were given slushy samples and a customized gin sample, mixed with another shot to sip. We ordered slushies to enjoy on the patio and a flight with Hi Rye Whiskey, Ginferous Gin (favorite!), Uproot Gin, and Barrel Rested Cacoa Liqueur. I can't believe the differing flavors they can produce within the same type of booze. Masterful! The bartenders are friendly and so dang knowledgable. We purchased a bottle of Ginferous Gin and have kept the party going at home. Can't wait to go back! What a cool spot.

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    4.3(373 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This restaurant feels like new Japanese, a western twist. We had the crab cakes, which were…read moredelicious with a side of roasted beets and edamame. We also had the drunken noodles and the spicy chicken steamed buns. I will say that the portions feel small for the apps and buns. Entrées are filling. Some of the meat in the drunken noodles were tough, others was nice and soft. Service was good. Ambiance is small and feels quaint, they have a patio outside in the back. 8/10

    You can find Kaizen at 127 S Central Ave Knoxville, TN 37902. This is in Knoxville's revitalized…read moreOld City. There's some street parking but most of it appears to be pay-to-park. There are several nearby lots also pay-to-park but some may be free on weekends. Kaizen appears to me to be more akin to an Izakaya than a noodle hosue, where you basically go for drinks and they supply some food to keep things going - it has a more expansive menu than an Izakaya (which tends to be yakitori and sushi) - Kaizen's menu features several noodle dishes which all looked very interesting. We started with the appetizers and ordered some mixed steamed buns and soup. All of the buns that I tried I liked quite a bit - some strong, distinctive flavors. For an entree I ordered the Koji-Cured Ribeye medium-rare - 12 oz sliced ribeye, gai lan, broad bean paste, steamed rice. The steak was cooked perfectly. The service was exceptional - the next night we tried Fin-Two Japanese Ale House across the street - this restaurant was my preference - the flavors seemed more authentic and the quality of the dishes better in my opinion.

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    Monkey’s Bar

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    4.6(5 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I love Monkey's bar!! It's the perfect meet in the middle between fancy cocktail bar and relaxed…read moreenvironment! Bartenders are so friendly and even let me sample a pre batched cocktail to ensure I'd like it! Will definitely be back!

    If you like near downtown and own a dog, this will become your go-to spot! It is pretty bare-bones…read moreinside, with a few high-tops and bar seating, a separate space you can step up into with more wooden tables and bench seating and not much in the way of decor. They have some really fun drinks with pop-culture references, a sizable list of mocktails, booze list galore, and keep beer flowing , too. The service is friendly and the prices in line (if not cheaper) with other bars downtown ($11-12 per cocktail). We loved that people are allowed to bring in their own food (they have a few snacks you can order) and that dogs are welcome. In fact, word has it that the bar is named after the owners' dog, Monkey, so it makes sense that they pass along their pup love to our community. Note that huge (but very sweet) dogs may be freely roaming and were knocking into people carrying full drinks and begging strangers for food. Also, we were with a group across from the bar and I will say that it was absolutely deafening. We were next to each other and were yelling, "CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW!?" They could use a few items to soak up some sound like cushions on the bench seating, some rugs, etc. It would also make the space a bit more homey and inviting.

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    4.2(51 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    The Vault was our second stop on our cocktail hop night, and I'm so glad we found it!…read more First off, the interior is chef's kiss. The dark, glamorous aesthetic is stunning--perfect for date night or for impressing out-of-town guests. I loved the gold accents, layered textures, and thoughtful lighting. Everything worked together beautifully. We chose to sit at the bar to watch the mixologists work their magic. They were incredibly helpful in guiding us toward drinks that matched our preferences. I absolutely loved my cocktail--even if I can't recall the name--because it delivered the spicy kick they promised. We also ordered several shareable plates, all of which were delicious. We tried the Carnitas Tamales (shredded pork, ancho mole, fresh corn, masa, cilantro, yuzu arbequina oil), the Vegetable Empanadas (house-made pastry, wilted kale, roasted sweet potato, Oaxaca and cotija cheese, black bean purée, and adobo & chile-lime aioli), and a salad. I'd happily order any of them again. I did find myself wishing for a bit more heat, but I've learned that's hard to come by in Tennessee. At least the staff gave us a heads-up that the spice level is toned down. I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu. The vibe is fantastic--and while they have a nice outdoor space, the interior is so eye-catching I'm not sure I'd want to sit anywhere else.

    Cool atmosphere it's an underground speakeasy type of deal and had a cool list of cocktails…read more My cocktail was pretty good I wouldn't get it again but I liked it and the banana and gin was fun and new. Tapas were good the carrots were by far the best roasted perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. The crab dip was good but typical same with mushroom truffle pizza. The empanadas were good but a little dry I was glad they had sauce. Would go again and get the carrots and new items!

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    Fiori - Lobster Ala Vodka

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    3.5(42 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Fiori in Old City downtown Knoxville is such a cute spot with an amazing ambiance--perfect for a…read moregirls night or a special occasion. The atmosphere alone makes it feel like a little escape. The service was good, and my friend and I both really enjoyed our cocktails and entrées--they were definitely the highlight of the meal. We weren't huge fans of the appetizers we tried, but we found out they're leaving the menu soon anyway, so that made sense. On a high note, the pistachio cream dessert was an absolute delight and the perfect way to end the night. Overall, a really lovely experience and I'd definitely go back!

    You definitely are paying for the ambiance. The food itself isn't anything to right home about,…read moreespecially for the price. But I will applaud that the portions are decent sizes. I wasn't blown away and felt like the flavors were lackluster. The pasta was an alright red sauce, flavors could've been a bit more complex and boldly fresh. The Arancini tasted like a bland mushy hushpuppy in marinara. The best dish was the salmon, if I had to recommend anything! Super flaky with a crispy fish, paired nicely with the salad and potatoes. Service itself was good and the drinks were just okay. I like that they have many cocktail options to choose from, but my drink was honestly straight juice. As someone who's lightweight, I was shocked to find that the portions for drinks for the little amount of alcohol for $15 is a bit absurd (I got the st Richard ride). I'd only come once for the ambiance but it's pretty disappointing for what you pay. 6.5/10

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    4.6(285 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Finally, a restaurant downtown that's not insanely loud. Loved the fact they had booths all around…read morethe outside of the room. Made it much easier to have a conversation. Also loved the fact there was a mocktail flight. As a sober couple this is huge for us. Portions were good sized and although a bit pricey, we'd come back and make a dinner out of like 3 apps.

    This place needs to do better. I searched what places in East Tennessee sell grilled octopus and…read morethis place pops up. So of course I naturally look at reviews and pictures and people posted pictures with two or three good size pieces of octopus. I figure perfect, it looks delicious I'm gonna order. So I ordered the grilled octopus and also the tzatziki. My total was about $35. I get to my car and I look in the bag and instantly think "WTF are you kidding me?" What I got was a complete and utter joke. I had asked for veggies instead of the potatoes and I get what is shown in the picture a couple teeny tiny carrots and radishes and I'm kind of laughing as I eat them because I'm thinking damn... Each of these cost me a dollar so I better actually eat them. I look at how tiny my portion of food is and I think wow I wonder if I would've actually sat in the restaurant if it would've looked anything like the picture or if I would've got a decent size instead of this teeny tiny little container. The octopus was overcooked, it was tough and hard to chew. All they did was put it on the grill it had the char flavor but that was it no other flavor. Definitely would not recommend this place.

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