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!

Wanna go there? I just don't have anybody to go with at the moment. They said not till this weekend.read more

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.

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.

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.

Speaking specifically here on Balter's brunch-- could not ask for a better experience! It was…read moreValentine's Day, so obviously packed-- we never had a lapse in attention from our waitress. Brunch gives you access to a small buffet (fresh fruit, potato salad, chicken salad, pasta salad, brownies, and cookies) that you can help yourself to while waiting for entrees. I split a mimosa carafe which was delightful, their coffee is spectacular as well. While it was packed, I could still speak at a normal volume with my partner and enjoy our valentines morning! The energy and ambiance didn't feel overly hurried and it was overall very welcoming and pleasant. I ate the quinoa benedict and LOVED it!! For two entrees, coffee, and a large mimosa carafe we split about $50.

Good food and great service thanks for treating us and our puppy like family 5 stars. Everything…read morewas super thanks again

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.

I was recommended to check this place out for their burgers, and it definitely didn't disappoint!…read more This place is popular, so be prepared for a wait. They get busy fast, and they won't seat your party until everyone has arrived, so make sure your whole group is there. We had a party of five and started with an order of the fried pickles to share. They were absolutely delicious--crispy, flavorful, and gone within minutes. For drinks, I ordered the Darryl Strawberry since it featured bourbon, and I figured I had to enjoy a bourbon cocktail while in Tennessee. It was surprisingly refreshing, balanced, and so good that I ordered a second one. For my meal, I went with the Classic Bacon Burger, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. It was big, juicy, and loaded with the perfect amount of cheese, tomato, bacon, and pickles. Every bite was delicious. Considering how packed the restaurant was, the service was solid. Our waitress had a great sense of humor and joked around with our table, which made the experience even more fun. Since they were so busy, we didn't see her constantly, but she was friendly and took good care of us whenever she stopped by. If you're looking for a great burger and a fun atmosphere, this spot is definitely worth checking out!

I was on a business trip in Knoxville and came across this burger restaurant online with thousands…read moreof reviews and had to check it out. I also ran into a local that recommended I try their duck fat fries. The duck fat fries were delicious and topped with Parmesan and scallions with a creamy aioli for dipping. My burger was monstrous and somehow I ate the WHOLE thing because it was so juicy and yummy I couldn't stop myself. One thing I will say is I wish their seating was a bit more comfortable. They were busy when o came and I had to sit on a high top outside which was a squished table of six of us and very uncomfortable. I would recommend this place to anyone visiting!