This was our 2nd time coming here, and boy can I tell you, I was even more impressed than the first…read moretime. I decided beforehand because I am someone who studies menus, that we would get the pork belly tostadas. I am so glad I stuck to that, it has so much flavor in every bite. I was not disappointed. While I was waiting for my main entree, I was wanting more. I ordered the same braised short rib gnocchi. I was so impressed the first time I decided to get it again. My man got the bolognese pappardelle and added the extra sauce for 4$ and they were both delicious. You could tell the pasta was made from scratch. Each bite was so savory. I was praising them. When we ordered dessert he ordered lemon ice cream which was too much for me but he likes and the chocolate crème brûlée was amazing. I make my own and I was so impressed. I was raving about it after the entire thing was done. Even the 7$ old fashion did it. Nate the great was our server and he was attentive and had everything we could ever want and informed us and also guided. I will come back a million times again. Thank you for the experience and ambiance! Ps they don't skimp on the toilet paper either (it's the little things in life)

Wow - amazing from start to finish…read more Interior was nice and modern, with a well stocked bar, tables and booth options. Service was top notch. Created by a hostess, seated promptly, and server showed up quickly to introduce himself. Server was attentive but not intrusive. Food was absolutely amazing. The beef Wellington was perfectly cooked, the mashed potatoes were a generous portion and absolutely delicious. Asparagus was grilled and delicious. All in all one of my top meals of all time. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion.

My husband and I visited Fire + Smoke in Knoxville on a whim, looking for somewhere different that…read moreneither of us had tried. We secured a same-day reservation, and it turned into one of the best dining experiences we've had in quite some time. Don't let the unassuming strip-mall location fool you. Inside, the restaurant is intimate, beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Every table appeared occupied, yet it never felt loud or crowded. We could easily carry on a conversation without competing with the room around us. We arrived early and started at the beautiful bar, separated from the dining room by a glass fireplace. My husband ordered an Old Fashioned, his usual benchmark at a new bar. Served over a single large cube, it was properly spirit-forward rather than overly sweet and exactly his preference. I was intrigued by the Campfire Martini but don't particularly enjoy mezcal, so our bartender enthusiastically substituted bourbon. With chocolate liqueur, smoked marshmallow syrup, cream, cocoa and smoked graham cracker, it was rich and chocolate-forward while still allowing the bourbon to shine. My only minor critique was the lemon on the rim, which didn't quite complement the bourbon and chocolate. I suspect it works better with the original mezcal. Our server, Rosa, personally came to the bar to tell us our table was ready. That small touch was the beginning of exceptional service. We often share an entrée, so we chose the 14-ounce Prime New York Strip and asked Rosa for guidance on accompaniments. This is where she really distinguished herself. Rather than simply telling us what was popular or expensive, she could discuss ingredients, preparation, flavors and pairings. Her enthusiasm for the food was genuine, and her recommendations were spot-on. We started with the Caesar, thoughtfully divided into two bowls by the kitchen. Crisp greens, freshly shaved Parmesan, excellent croutons, house-made bacon bits and a rich dressing where you could actually taste the anchovy made this an outstanding Caesar. At Rosa's recommendation, we chose the smoked baked potato. She was absolutely right. Creamy and light with a distinctive smoky character and what tasted like rosemary-forward butter, it was far more interesting than I expected from a baked potato. Then came the Prime New York Strip, ordered medium-rare and cooked perfectly. I'm particularly critical of restaurant steaks because I'm very comfortable preparing them at home. This easily ranks among the top three restaurant steaks I've eaten and may be the best New York strip I've had anywhere. It was seasoned beautifully without masking the quality of the beef. The house-made creamy horseradish was wonderful with both the steak and potato, although neither needed anything added. We were completely full when Rosa mentioned dessert. We agreed to hear the selections only for future reference. That plan didn't survive her description. We ordered the crème brûlée cheesecake, and Rosa suggested substituting bourbon-infused ice cream for the usual lavender. It was an inspired pairing. The cheesecake had a beautifully brûléed top, and the ice cream was vanilla-forward with just enough bourbon to give it character. I'm not a huge fan of graham-cracker crust and thought it slightly overpowered the cheesecake; my husband thought the balance was perfect. Considering how quickly we finished it, he may have won that argument. Rosa deserves special recognition. She was one of the most knowledgeable and genuinely helpful servers we've encountered in quite some time. She was attentive without hovering and never made us feel hurried despite a full restaurant. My husband actually commented that she should be training other servers. Too often, asking a server for a recommendation gets you what's most popular or expensive. Rosa could explain WHY she recommended something. She understood flavors and pairings and genuinely seemed excited about the kitchen's work. That made a tremendous difference in our experience. The menu changes seasonally, so a few things we'd seen in older reviews weren't currently available, including a bread service my husband hoped to try. Rather than a true negative, it gives us another reason to return. Fire + Smoke feels upscale without being stuffy. We happened to be in shorts and felt completely comfortable, yet it would be equally appropriate for a special occasion. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent cocktails, thoughtfully prepared food and exceptional service. The steak alone would bring me back. The smoked potato would bring me back. But Rosa and the attention to detail turned a wonderful dinner into a memorable dining experience. We went looking for somewhere different. We found somewhere we're already looking forward to visiting again.

Return visit back did not disappoint. Really was a big fan of the duck I and the couple of bites of…read moresteak I got to sneak off my wife's plate! The service was good, timely and brought out timely. The inside was nice that afternoon and everything looked tidied up inside. Will definitely be back as we work through our faves, but would come and try it.

Everything was super. I started with a yummy cocktail--Lazy Daze. It was lemony with mulled mint…read moreand rosemary, very tasty. We had bread w/olive oil while we perused the menu. The focaccia is heavenly! Our selections were the pork chop with peachy grits(!) and the house made seasonal pasta, which had lots of amazing mushrooms. I added bbq tofu for protein. No regrets. Everything was marvelous. I needed a container for about 1/3 of the pasta. We thought we were too full to continue but Skyler pointed out the dessert is free on your birthday, so...we forced ourselves to try it. We had the Pôt de Crème. And it, too, was marvelous. Our server, Skyler was there when we needed her, very attentive but not overbearing. All in all, a completely delightful experience.

Pasta with no meat was $27, covered in olives. I struggled to leave a negative review because the…read morewaitress was great. Everything else was terrible, except the potato fritters but the price point over-road the flavor. Warm water, if you want bread that will be another $8. The owner did take off the pasta but the pasta needs to come with a warning if you hate olives avoid with your life!! I ask for the olives to be removed and not placed but they pre make the pasta so that is not an option. My husband's dish was equally disappointing, we left starving and spent twice as much as we would have at Season's in Knoxville. Later that night we both had horrible stomach issues. Again the waitress was fantastic but on a Friday evening and there was only 5 other tables should have been the warning sign.

Outstanding Service and Old-School Hospitality!…read more I recently visited Connor's Steakhouse in West Knoxville, and while my steak unfortunately wasn't cooked to order the first time, I was extremely impressed with how the staff handled the situation. Our waiter immediately took care of it and went above and beyond by having an entire new meal prepared for me. Even more impressive, my meal was completely comped, and we were offered a free dessert while we waited for the replacement meal. The manager also personally stepped in multiple times to check on us and make sure everything was taken care of. You could tell that customer satisfaction wasn't just something they talked about -- it was genuinely important to them. Mistakes can happen in any restaurant. What really separates a great restaurant from the rest is how they respond when something goes wrong. Connor's handled it with professionalism, courtesy, and genuine concern. I especially want to compliment the entire team for maintaining that old-school charm of taking care of the customer and making things right. That kind of service is becoming harder to find, and it deserves recognition. Thank you to the waiter, manager, and everyone at Connor's for turning what could have been a disappointing experience into one that actually made me appreciate the restaurant even more. Five stars for the service, professionalism, and commitment to taking care of the customer!

The food looked good when it arrived, and the presentation was nice, but unfortunately, it lacked…read moreflavor. Honestly, I've had a better and more flavorful steak at Texas Roadhouse. I expected a little more, especially for a steakhouse. The cocktails, however, were really good and definitely one of the highlights of the meal. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere was pleasant. Service was good, and we had a decent dining experience overall.

What a pleasant surprise! When you are forced to make a food choice bc you are known as the yelper…read moresometimes you just have to make a decision and boy did this one pay off. Do not let the outside of this place turn you away. It looks like a throw away but you would be doing yourself a dis service. Do not sleep on the Neva's potatoes or the Awesome Avocado Jack Burger subbing the veg burger for a meat burger... they are a steak house. Two others changed their orders after I ordered. It was excellent. It would be a vibey spot for a drink or dinner.

We have been going to Copper Celler probably for as long as they have been in business. I think…read moreit's pretty safe to say that not only has it been one of my parents, favorite restaurants throughout my life, I've always enjoyed it too. We were disappointed when they closed their original location, but we have tried to be supportive of this location, and my mom has always liked cappuccino. It's a cool idea to have two restaurants and one with two different menus. We had a disappointing experience. The restaurant was not particularly busy looking, so it was odd that it shook so long for our wine and drinks to come out. We ordered salads, specifying. We wanted them as soon as they were ready, and then we ordered entrées at the same time. Our salads came out, which took more time than seemed necessary, and before we could even start eating them, our entrees came out. The runner who brought her entrées, seemed confused as to why we weren't ready for our entrées. As we didn't have enough room on the table, we asked them to take our entrées back until we finished our salads. Our server, who seemed very pleasant, never came to check on us until after our entrees were brought out a second time & never mentioned the error with the pacing. Our fish was on the dry side, which could probably be attributed to the fact that it went back to the kitchen and sat under a warming lamp. We had a great time, because why would we let dinner spoil our evening, and we'll be back because I believe in supporting copper cellar, but I don't know that first time guests, or non-loyal guests would be willing to overlook an expensive meal that wasn't treated like it was expensive by the kitchen or wait staff. Hopefully, it was just a bad night, as every restaurant has them.

We go to Lakeside often. We've consistently had good service, good food, and enjoy the ambiance.read more

I absolutely LOVE this place whenever we visit Knoxville! Perched on a hill overlooking the lake…read moreand boat docks, the views are absolutely amazing, both during the day and especially at night. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy a great meal, and take in the scenery. Keep in mind, they do not take reservations, so come early! If there's a wait, no worries, they'll put your name down, and you can grab a few great drinks while you wait. You can even take your drinks outside, sit back, and enjoy that beautiful view. Once we were seated, we started with the Southwest Egg Rolls, packed with flavor and definitely worth ordering. The Spinach Dip with chips was another crowd favorite. Then came the Colossal Onion Rings... WOW! They were sooo good! And then, my least favorite... Brussels sprouts! If you know me, you know I'm not a fan. But if you like them, get them! Everyone else at the table loved them, so maybe I'm just missing something! They also bring out a basket of warm bread and butter, which was very good and didn't last long at our table. For my entrée, I went with the Barbecue Ribs, and they were fantastic, fall-off-the-bone tender, cooked to perfection, and full of great flavor. Others in our group had the Chicken Parmesan, which was also very good. I'll definitely be trying that one next time! The Ahi Tuna Salad was another winner. And the service? Amazing! Our server was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. If you haven't tried this place yet, what are you waiting for? Great food, great drinks, incredible views, and fantastic service. It's definitely one of my favorite stops when we're in Knoxville! Cheers!

Me and my family liked it! The staff were friendly and the food tasted good! Nice to not have to…read morego far or out of town to relax and eat. It was clean and had a nice country feel to it. I'll keep going.

Let's start off by saying we try to only eat local. This hit the spot. Its a nice cozy restaurant…read morewith great atmosphere The servers were helpful and amazing

Absolutely wonderful! It's our family's go too for years now. Burger night with the family is a…read moremust.

We're in Knoxville this week for a conference and had been staying downtown, mostly walking or…read moretaking shuttles everywhere. Tonight, we needed to run to the store, and while driving away from the city we actually commented on how there didn't seem to be many restaurants around. A few minutes later, we spotted Ye Olde Steak House sitting off the road on the left and immediately thought, "That place has character." After shopping, we decided to head back and give it a try...and I am SO glad we did. Walking inside felt like stepping into an old rustic cabin full of warmth and history. We were greeted by a gentleman in an apron who welcomed us with a smile and joked, "Well, I don't typically seat people, but let's give it a try." He laughed, found our server, Kendall, and got us settled at a table. From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere felt homey, genuine, and completely unpretentious in the best possible way. The gentleman chatted with us for a moment and mentioned he had worked there for 57 years. When we looked at the menu and read the story on the front, everything clicked...this place is truly a Knoxville institution that has perfected its craft over generations. The menu was refreshingly simple: appetizers, sandwiches, sides, steaks, prime rib, chicken, shrimp, combos, specialties and desserts. No gimmicks. Just great food done right. Kendall was our server, and she was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. So kind, genuine, attentive, and full of great recommendations. We started with the charbroiled shrimp she suggested, and WOW...incredible flavor. Served with drawn butter, but honestly didn't even need it. We could have easily ordered a second round. The salads were old-school perfection: fresh iceberg lettuce, tomato, purple onion, carrots...exactly the kind of starter salad I love. We added bacon and cheese, and the homemade ranch was fantastic. Then came the star of the show: our filets. As a native Texan, I do not take steak lightly. We are surrounded by incredible steakhouses and barbecue back home, so I came in ready to judge. The gentleman who was cooking actually brought the steaks out himself and asked us to cut into them to ensure they were cooked properly. Y'all...this steak was fantastic. Tender like butter. Perfectly cooked. Honestly a great steak...sure kicked the pants off some of those high-end steakhouses that charge triple the price. My baked potato was perfectly cooked and a decent sized potato too. And I have to mention the little touches too...the club crackers and cheese spread they bring to the table when you arrive were an unexpected surprise. I'm not a big bread person so I enjoyed that difference. One of my favorite parts of the evening was simply watching the dining room around us. Prime rib plates were flying out nonstop, and at one point the woman behind us gave her husband a bite of hers. He closed his eyes and said, "Oh my gosh, that is amazing!" You could literally see the joy on his face. Safe to say when I return to Knoxville, I WILL be ordering the prime rib. As the night went on, we realized the gentleman who originally seated us was actually the owner, David. He came back by to check on our meal, and later we saw him bussing tables and helping everywhere he could. When we asked if he does it all, he simply smiled and said one of his servers was out sick and he wanted to help. Kendall later confirmed he's the owner and told us, "He's the kindest man. He does everything...cuts meat, seats tables, helps cook, cleans up... whatever is needed." She also said she truly loves working for him, and honestly, you can feel that culture throughout the restaurant. This isn't a flashy, fancy steakhouse...it's something different. It's authentic. Family-owned. Generational. A place built on hard work, hospitality, consistency, and genuinely outstanding food. If you're visiting Knoxville or even just passing through, look this place up and make the stop. Thank you to David, Kendall, and the entire team for such an unexpectedly amazing dining experience. We'll absolutely be back.