A quick Yelp search while in the area led us here. It was a good find for sure…read more Loved that even on cold days, there is a closed-in patio that allows pups! Our pup travels everywhere with us, so finding these spots is important to us. It was very spacious too - so we weren't on top of other guests. They have an extensive menu and the same with the beer list. There is something for everyone, from hoppy IPAs to fruity sours. Not sure which beer you may like - get a sample. Or try a flight! For lunch, we got the deviled eggs to start - something that is a go-to for us. They were solid and enjoyable. For the main, we opted for the Abridged burger and the Chicken club. Both were solid as well. Fries were crispy, but a bit over-salted, and I enjoy some salt. So made a note for next time to "go light". Service was good too. Overall - really only a tiny detail to 'complain' about, but easily taken care of next time. We will be back for sure - I want to try their pizza!

I'm have YET to be disappointed at Abridged on North Peters Road., Knoxville. Any appetizer or…read moreentree ordered has been delicious . If you want a personal pizza, try the vodka, pancett, pepperoni, yummy Also love a burger or the chicken nachos! Whether bar or table service, servers do stop and ask anything needed. There are times that it's really busy so if you're ordering a personal pizza and sandwiches make sure your sandwiches are ordered first, I say this since they have a kitchen and a pizza kitchen, so I have had pizza come out first and friends at the table waiting on a sandwich for sometime. The ambiance is inviting, cocktail bar as well as beer tap bar, and several areas of tables to enjoy a meal. Worth stopping in!

If you're ever in downtown Knoxville, TN, swing by the Pretentious Glass Co and Pretentious Beer…read moreCo. They make their own glasses and tap handles. The variety of glasses is amazing. Cool people doing cool stuff. :)

Pretentious Beer Co is a really cool little nanobrewery. Really good selection of stores and…read moreflavors. The service friendly, and the ambiance is relaxed. There are lots of seats at the bar, and they have a heated space out back along with a ping pong table. You can also go next door to their glass company where they blow the glass for the glasses they use. Really cool spot. I highly recommend hanging out here for a while.

The Back Door Tavern is a must try in Knoxville! It is what you would call a "major dive bar" but…read moreyou have to love it for what it is! There are plenty of TVs and an outdoor area that has TVs! They have a good selection of beers, however, they only have chips - so there is no real meals. It is definitely a must try!

I really want to love this bar but if you are not a local it is known! But what can you…read moredo....nothing!! Bartenders do better

Fun little pit stop after hiking. Beer selection is fantastic. Did not eat. Not sure if they have…read morefood. Sat outside because the weather was perfect. Our bartender was knowledgeable and helped match their beers to the beers we know.

The first time I came here I wasn't that big of a fan but the second time was a lot better. I found…read moreout you could buy 6 pack beers chilled and it made trailhead have a bigger variety. At first I I thought there were only a few beer on draft. Update: you can not buy the packs of beer and drink it there. Super sad and felt really awkward but oh well. Definitely thought it was ok since it's a beer garden cause all the ones I've ever been to you could. But they don't have a license! I understand though. Still a neat place but unfortunately not my top choices! I wish they had a larger variety on draft.

This is the best Mexican place I have ever been to. Everything I have eaten there has been…read moredelicious. We order takeout regularly and it is always ready within 15 minutes. The Texas burrito is phenomenal. I took a chance recently and tried the Hawaiian chicken. It was amazing.

The portion sizes are huge! Alex is a huge asset to the restaurant. He always is kind and works…read morehard to make every visit a pleasant experience. There are tons of Mexican restaurants in the area, but my husband and I always seem to return to Vista De Rio. Great food, fast service, and a huge menu of tasty food.

My husband and I love going to Balter Beerworks. We've been patrons since it opened. We are even…read moreBalter Beerworks Society members (it is worth being a member). the service is always friendly, the food is great and I love going there for Brunch on the weekend. During the pandemic, it slipped a bit (who didn't slip a bit during that time?), but it recovered quickly and now, it is back to the great place to frequent. I love their Octoberfest season and the outside patio is comfortable and roomy. This is always our favorite place to go.

First, I have to say I'm not a beer drinker, but this spot was chosen by a colleague for a business…read morelunch. I would have never gone in otherwise - and I would have missed out! The food was delicious and the service top notch. I arrived earlier than the rest of my party, but they seated me right away, and my server was so friendly. I never felt like I was inconveniencing them for being early. It was a nice start to the meal. During the early autumn they have an Oktoberfest menu and I ordered the Bavarian soft pretzels. They were soft, warm, and had the perfect amount of surface salt to complement the mustard that came with them. They were also served with beer cheese, and others at the table loved that. For lunch I had a veggie burger and I would say it's in the running for best veggie burger in Knoxville. It was THAT good. To keep it fully vegan order it without the chipotle mayo that comes with it, otherwise it is a vegetarian friendly delicious burger! Others at the table had burgers, fish tacos, and chicken quesadillas and all seemed happy with their food. It's a super casual space with cement floors, and I think they sometimes have live music. The parking lot is tiny, but there is overflow parking in a lot on the hill above the restaurant. I'd say it's worth the potential parking challenge to enjoy this spot!

We popped in because we wanted a beer before the St. Patrick's Day parade. We ended up staying here…read morea few hours because you could see the parade from the window. It wasn't crowded inside, there are a lot of seating options for big or small groups. Several tables could seat at least 6. Michael was bartending when we went. He did a great job at making us feel like locals! He was attentive even though it was quite busy from people coming in from the parade. The arcade area was pretty cool. Each side had a bar, but only one was open at the time we went. We didn't get food, but it looked like they had some yummy options from what we saw get delivered to other tables. The music was good. The people were friendly as well. This is definitely a place we would return to if we come back in town!

Give a 4 but was really thinking 3.5 stars just because of the food (I didn't order any drinks and…read moreit was a quick stop in). I saw the ramen on the Yelp pictures and it spoke to me, so I walked in and ordered some. You have to stand in line at the bar to order your food so that took awhile, but the food came out pretty quick. I wasn't too impressed with the ramen, and I've had ramen all over the world. The broth was good, I enjoyed the spicy flavor. However, having tomatoes in the ramen was weird and I didn't enjoy that. My biggest complaint is there was very little meat in the ramen, like 2 small chunks of brisket. It seems like a great place to have drinks and hang out, but as far as the food it was meh to me.

Love this spot! Bright and welcoming, with super helpful staff, a great variety of beers, and yummy…read morefood. We had a work event here - and it'll be our go-to spot in the future. Everyone enjoyed the drinks and snacks (we had buffalo sliders, sausages, 3 dips with veggies and crackers, cookies, and they threw in some watermelon on a super hot day), and we could actually hear each other!

The beer at this place was nice. There are several options for you to choose from…read more The food is also worth trying. I enjoyed the red beans and rice with the chicken.

Came here on a Sunday, it had just snowed the night before so the restaurant wasn't super busy, but…read moreit still had a good crowd. We had heard of this place for a while and wanted to check it out and we're so glad we did. The food and service were amazing. Walking in it's a narrow restaurant, that has a bar on one side and tables on the other with kinda a rustic feel to it. We were seated immediately and our drink orders were taken. Since we hadn't been there before we got water and then pursued the menu a little for drinks. I had a question between two drinks and the server was very good at describing the drinks and ultimately decided to try the Darryl Strawberry, while my husband got the Nor'easter. The drinks came out and they were really good. They weren't overly strong, you could taste the bourbon in each of them, but it wasn't overpowering. For food we got the OPA! to start and then the Billy for me and the Mother Clucker for him. The OPA was awesome. It's pan seared feta with honey and served with fresh bread. The honey added a little extra sweetness to the feta which went really nicely with the crusty bread. The Billy had goat cheese, bacon, onions and, a tomato jam on it. It was delicious. The creamy goat cheese with the bacon and smokey tomato jam all went amazingly together. I got onion rings as my side, which were crunchy hot and so so good. The Mother Clucker was also really good. I only had a bite of it to try, but was definitely impressed. My husband upgraded to the duck fat fries which were out of this world. Super crunchy, great flavor. Our server kept checking back on us the whole time making sure we were satisfied with our drinks and food, but we had absolutely no complaints. This is a great place for a date if you want good food or to hang out with friends. We will definitely be back.

Do all restaurants decline over time? Think this one is…read morehanging on by popularity not quality. Burger overcooked & mac&cheese, cold, the m&c last visit was night and day. Fries quite lackluster and tasted like it was cooked in very old grease. Got the old fashion on point.

Brewski's is a 21 and up bar that allows smoking. Random women bring you beer and say "have a beer…read morebabe." You give them a kiss thinking they're your girlfriend. They are not. After apologizing profusely to the girl who you, in your drunken haze think is your girlfriend, you find your girlfriend expecting to get in trouble. She laughs in your face and hugs you. Great bar.

A great place to go for a quiet drink during the day. Weekends are obviously louder and full of…read morelocals. The bartenders are typically nice and try to hurry to get your drinks.