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!

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.

Went to the Kennedy for a friend's birthday and had a blast!…read more Beautiful place and great food (especially the pizza!)! The manager Lindsey made sure my friends were celebrated for their birthday and took the time to take our picture! Incredible service!

Simply put: amazing food, helpful staff, fun vibe inside and good for small groups…read more I was a sucker for the chicken and carrots and must admit I may have stolen a couple bites off another plate (I asked!). Kidding aside, would recommend a visit and supporting a good option in Knoxville.

Awesome cheese steak. Bar keep was super chill and helpful…read more Would definitely go back if I'm ever in town again

Not Watson's? More Like... Not Worth It…read more Sometimes in life you have to listen to that inner voice. The one that quietly nudges you in another direction. The one I ignored today when I chose Not Watson's instead of following my true spirit to the Old City for a vegan tamale that had been pressing on my psyche all morning. But I ignored it. So here we are. This happened Wednesday, March 4, 2026. I was downtown on Market Square for a business meeting. The weather was nice, I had already paid to park, and the craving for fish and chips got the best of me. Not Watson's was close, so it seemed like the logical choice. But when the vibe is off... the vibe is off. Around 1:05 PM there was a line at the door. One party of four, two additional parties of two, and then me -- the solo diner. While we were standing there waiting, two women from one of the parties asked if I was waiting on someone. When I told them no, they kindly invited me to sit with them. A thoughtful gesture. But I declined. Maybe if I had accepted, I might have received better service. Ah yes... the small pitfalls of solo dining. What made things odd was that the place didn't even appear busy. Several different servers came to the front to seat people, but there was no hostess and tables still needed to be cleaned before anyone could sit. I almost left. My instincts were already whispering, go get that tamale instead. But the pull for fish and chips was strong, so I thought, forget it -- I'll wait. When my turn finally came I was asked, "Outside? High-top? Or a table in the back?" Well damn. It felt a little like I was being strategically placed out of sight, so I chose the table in the back. Walking through the restaurant I again noticed it really wasn't busy. Then I sat. And sat. Ten minutes went by with no greeting, no water, no acknowledgment. So I did what anyone would do -- I watched the TV in front of me. At that point the urge to leave was getting stronger, but me being me thought, let me give this another second. That's when a gentleman from the kitchen came over. He introduced himself and said he noticed no one had waited on me yet and didn't want me sitting there hungry, so he took my order. He mentioned my server would come by shortly. Spoiler alert: my server never actually showed up. I later learned my server was also bartending. Eventually my food arrived -- three pieces of fish, fries, and coleslaw (which unfortunately had absolutely no flavor). By this point I was hungry, so I dug in. First problem: the fish was fried way too hard, almost burnt. Second problem: the fries were so salty they could probably raise your blood pressure on sight. But the real issue? The fish had zero taste. None. If the fish had actually tasted good, crispy or otherwise, I probably would have eaten it anyway. But this was like chewing overcooked cardboard. When the gentleman came back, I showed him the fish and he immediately saw the problem. He said he would alert the kitchen. He kindly offered a complimentary dessert (declined) and offered to have the fish and chips remade (also declined). At that point I had lost my appetite. When the check arrived, it was half-price. Now here's where the math didn't quite math. You were willing to remake the entire meal, yet I paid half price for a plate where I ate one piece of fish and a few fries, after spending most of my visit waiting to be acknowledged. So I paid my $9, left a tip, and got the heck out of there. As I was leaving he said, "Hopefully we'll get it right next time." Next time? I left just as hungry as I arrived. The only silver lining of the entire experience was remembering I had half a Butterfinger sitting in my desk drawer back at work. Now that lit me up. Unfortunately, between the awkward service, the overcooked fish, and leaving just as hungry as I came, this is one fish-and-chips stop I won't be revisiting.

I got their specialty hot dog and my friend got the one with corn on it and they were both…read moredelicious. Best hot dog ever. I like all the fun options. Also the drinks were good and prices overall reasonable. Will be back!

What??? Why all the stars. This is the slimiest bar we have been to in years!! Dont care for the…read moresmoking patio either. REALLY needs a good cleaning and air freshener! I wonder what the kitchen looks like? Lets up our standards patrons!

This place was recommended to us and we would highly recommend it!…read more It's located in a cute market square in downtown Knoxville, TN - lots of booths and some tables. We dined on a Sunday afternoon and had the place to ourselves. Service was excellent and fast with many folks checking on us throughout our meal. The menu has sandwiches, fried chicken, chicken fingers, ribs and more! It's definitely more focused on chicken. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, grilled chicken sandwich with avocado, 3-piece chicken tenders and kids chicken and fries. Food arrived very quickly and was extremely hot and fresh! Chicken tenders were fresh and thin - a perfect combination. Fries and sweet potatoes were crunchy on the outside and soft inside. We also had the greens and grits, which my husband raved about. A great southern fried restaurant was big portions and delicious food.

I've eaten a whole lot of Southern comfort food in my life, and somehow nobody ever pulled me aside…read moreand said, "Hey, there's a thing called tomato pie, and it'll change you." Myrtle's finally did, and now I'm questioning every church potluck of my childhood. Where has this been hiding all these years? The tomato pie comes out in a hot little crock with a golden, bubbling crust that smells like grandma's kitchen if grandma was a world-class baker. Think cheesy, creamy, savory layers over tomatoes that taste like they've seen sunshine and prayer. It's rich without being heavy and hits that perfect spot between home cooking and something a chef bragged about in culinary school. If you come here and don't order it, you're robbing yourself. The fried chicken tenders are solid, the tea fine, and the vibe feels like a casual local spot where you can relax after wandering around Market Square. Service was friendly and fine for a not-so-busy afternoon. Still, I'd go back just for that tomato pie. Honestly, I might plan a trip around it. If Myrtle's ever puts out a cookbook, I'd buy it just to see whether there's a secret ingredient or just generations of Southern guilt that kept this dish from me. Order the tomato pie. Trust me.

We were in Knoxville to watch a performance and decided to give Southern Grit a try for dinner. We…read moreshared a platter of fried green tomatoes with a side of pimento cheese with a side of ranch sauce. The appetizer was delicious but very hot. Have a glass of ice water ready. For the emerald my spouse had the Jambalaya meal which contained shrimp and andouille sausage. What was different about this meal was it contained red tomatoes which my spouse has never seen before. It was delicious and he would order it again. I got the fried chicken with white meat (wing and breast) with a side salad, mashed potatoes with gravy and a biscuit that came with honey butter. What I thought was unusual is they charged .50 cents for adding a biscuit. It was all very tasty. What was convenient was parking only a few blocks and near the Jackson Event center. I would definitely return for another meal.

Great location in the old city with industrial vibes. Bar has a DEEP bourbon selection which was…read moreawesome! We sat at the bar as the place was hopping. The bartenders (Riley and Jacquline) were a great pair that worked really well together. Tenders were great! Amazing scald while still juicy.

It's located on the second floor of the hotel and the food is delicious. I had breakfast here each…read moreday (oatmeal, avocado toasts and regular breakfast). Service and food is always consistent. I came for dinner once and had the Brussels salad with salmon, so good!

Excellent dinner and amazing ambiance as we enjoyed dinner while staying at Asbury Ocean Club…read more Cocktails were incredible while the food was great, I'd highly recommend a night cap here.

This place was amazing ! Probably the best steak I have ever had in my life. Mashed potatoes chefs…read morekiss broccoli, steamed to perfection !!!!!! Here on a trip, will be thinking of this place until I return

Wow! What a great lunch we stumbled on to here. We saw the…read moremenu board outside which caught our interest. Walked up to the window to look at the menu. Lots of choices so we decided to try it. First of all, the place is cool inside. Big dark wooden bar in the middle with an upstairs that has tables for sitting. With lunch you can get $1 soft drink. We each ordered something different - chicken salad, tomato soup, BLT, Turkey Reuben, & blackened tilapia. All were very good. Our waiter & the food runner were very attentive with refilling our soft drinks. We will return next time to try the craft beers!!

Calhoun's on the River. I think I liked Calhoun's... actually, I know I did. Great day with oldest…read moredaughter Jordan and the Granddogs, Elbert & Sally. I learned that Knoxville hosted the 1982 World's Fair, so we walked around the old fairgrounds and then down to the river. Beautiful area and a perfect day to just hang out. At Calhoun's, I loved our waitress, sitting out on the deck, my blackberry margarita, and the chicken tenders with honey mustard. The bacon-wrapped burnt-end brisket was tasty too, although a little dry. Maybe that's just part of being burnt ends. Honestly, I thought most of our food leaned a little dry for me -- except those chicken tenders. Maybe in Tennessee, the barbecue sauce is supposed to do more of the heavy lifting. Either way, great food, great weather, great company, and a very good day all around.

Server was nice. Food took a while to arrive, and it was cold! Ribs tuff and overcooked, pulled…read morepork cold and no flavor. The chicken tenders were okay but also overcooked. My wife and I were in town for a wedding and decided on Calhoun's because it was where we had our first date 32 years ago. This time was a little disappointing. Server and manager were overly concerned that our experience was not up to par and offered to cook another plate. They did take our entrees off of the bill, so kudos for trying to make it right. Sounds like Calhoun's needs a better kitchen manager. Front of house staff was great