This restaurant was fantastic - the decorations, the service, the food, the cocktail menu - all 10/10. My wife and I spent an evening at the Marlowe and they were very accommodating as our reservation had fallen out of the system (probably due to my own user error) but as I mentioned they found a table for us and made sure we didn't miss our chance to partake in their phenomenal menu. I had the fall fashion which is their take on an old fashioned and it was terrific and the Rye whiskey played nicely with the amaretto. My wife had some sort of Sicilian wine cocktail that was advertised as brighter and better mimosa and they nailed the description. It was an elevated mimosa that was light, refreshing and bubbly. We started with the wedge salad and potato croquettes. The salad was as phenomenal, the bacon adding the right smoky and savory flavor and the dressings paired well with the fresh crisp lettuce. I was slightly disappointed we didn't have heirloom tomatoes as they were advertised and instead used grape / cherry tomatoes (the menu listing mentioned heirloom and I'm a tomato snob). The Gorgonzola wasn't overpowering and paired really well with the balsamic. The potato croquettes needed a little more seasoning or salt and were somewhat bland but the presentation was terrific and they were cooked perfectly. It might have been the bacon aioli but it just needed a little more zip. For mains my wife went with the Bouillabaisse and asked if she could add a bit of the house made fettuccine to which the chef was very accommodating in making the addition. With wonderful seasoning and an abundant amount of shrimp, scallop, salmon and mussels she couldn't finish her serving. This dish was fragrant and cooked to perfection. I had the filet and it was also amazing. Cooked a perfect medium rare and held amazing flavor. It was a solid and good sized filet that was definitely the star the show. The asparagus was grilled perfectly and seasoned wonderfully. The confit beet was amazing and held terrific flavoring and lended to the beautiful presentation and plating. We really wanted to try the crème brûlée as it looked amazing but we didn't save any room. The service was beyond terrific and Anthony took great care of us from start to finish. We watched the Chef oversee the kitchen and he didn't let a single plate pass through that kitchen without his terrific attention to detail. Overall this restaurant stood out heads and shoulders above other restaurants of similar type and it immediately jumps to the top of the list for fine dining in the Knoxville area. I can't wait to recommend this place to friends and family and this is the first time I wish I could give six stars! read more

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Best beef tenderloin, ever. Food quality and service are top notch. A little pricey, but worth it! read more

I always wanted to try this place and made a reservation for New Years Eve. The food was faultless. We enjoyed the stuffed duck pasta and a second pasta dish with crab cake. Very good mocktails. The espresso cheesecake was superb. Service was consistent and our server very pleasant. Our issue was a very noisy large party that grew progressively louder (and more vulgar) seated next to us that made our conversation impossible and caused us to cut our time short. They were clearly disturbing others as well based on the facial reactions. A shame that the management did not intercede to insure the enjoyment of all their customers. read more

Everything about this place showed class and warmth. I'm going with 5 stars even though I made a bad entree choice (for myself), getting a pricey steak instead of trying some of their creative dishes. Sometimes you just want a steak, but I should have done that elsewhere. Anyway, the menu has great variety, the drinks are delicious. The service was especially good, the type of service you get when you know the place and they know you, and they seem very sincere in checking on you and making your dining experience great. Hope to go back soon! read more

The service is amazing, the drinks are awesome, the food is tasty and the atmosphere is perfect! Definitely my new spot in Knoxville! read more

The Marlowe - My gewurztraminer! Yum! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

It was good. I dont understand why a restaurant cannot post prices online. Quite pricey which you will not know until there. Maybe for a reason!! Very small menu. I like more choices. Crab cakes good....should be for 28.00! 14 a cake ;/ read more

Delicious, wonderful atmosphere, great service You won't be disappointed. Wish they'd open in Farragut read more

We absolutely loved dining here! The food was amazing and the service was fantastic. It is pricier but it was very higb quality. Great date night spot and gorgeous on the inside. read more

Place is small but cozy. Love that about it. We had the grilled Caesar salad (split it-it's huge). Crab cakes and miso salmon. All so very good. Highly recommend this place. Service was top notch. Our server was Patrick and fabulous! Will return. read more

Not entirely sure what happened here because we heard great things about this place! The hostess was extremely rude and we decided to leave even though we had made a reservation. Probably just a bad night but we will not be going there again. read more

I was here months ago and came back for the crab cakes and...they are still the best that I have had. I also had the citrus salad which was filled with season veggies - yum. Great ambience and service too! I will always have a dinner at The Marlowe when in Knoxville. read more

The Food: Amazing! The flavor was perfect in every dish, cooked to par. Service: Great! We told the server exactly how we wanted everything timed and it was all timed perfect and as expected. Our waiter was also very friendly. I noticed the kitchen staffs attire. One wore a prep container shirt and the other a shirt that said "my feet hurt". I loved it and appreciated the laid back culture and kitchen banter. Shows personality! Ambiance: I didn't feel like I was dining in Knoxville! It felt trendy yet refined. 10/10! Overall, this is one of the best dining experiences I have had in Knoxville. My new favorite spot! P.S. there is on option on the dessert menu to treat the kitchen to drinks after shift. It's $10 and I think every restaurant should be doing this! read more

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A great higher end restaurant in Happy Holler. No background music!! Perfect for conversing with table mates!!! You can actually hear everyone at your table!! Mike was our server, was very attentive. Food was delicious!! read more

This is a beautiful restaurant with calm, low lighting and good distribution of tables--even when full, the background noise is low enough to allow easy conversation. The service is good if a little on the slow side. This is a plus for a paced meal with multiple courses and drinks. There's also a good selection of drinks and interesting items on the menu, some of which are better than others. The crab cakes are refreshing but rich in flavor (and come with excellent jalapeño grits). The duck was a little lacking for me; I found the breast a little overdone and the quarter a bit oily in taste. We had two soups--the tomato and a seasonal squash--and both were delicious (especially the squash). Highly recommend the crab cakes in particular, as they were some of the best I've had. read more

Initially, our impression was less than stellar, as we waited at the hostess stand about 8-10 minutes before we were greeted by her. She was nowhere to be seen. However, two different wait staff greeted us and said someone would be with us soon. Once acknowledged and taken to our reserved table, our impression changed for the better. Our attentive waiter arrived pretty quickly to take drink orders. While service was a bit slow this night, 12/22/25, the drinks and food were mostly very good. We enjoyed the holiday decor and aesthetics of the room we were in. Will be willing to try again not during the week of Christmas. read more

The atmosphere is great. The service was spot on and I loved my meal. Hope to go back many times.

loved it but better the first time than the second but still worth the visit. had Music in the bar tat was a nice surprise. Tuesday