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!

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.

The good news 1st. Sitting at the bar for drinks is a 5-star experience. Good cocktails and the bar…read morestaff have great service and are friendly to talk with. But just about every thing to do with our dinner was low quality The Maitre d (or host mgr) has poor customer service skills. He is the wrong person to be in that position. Sometimes I would suggest to have him train at one of better dinner houses in Knoxville, but his attitude is such I'm not sure he would understand his deficiencies. Overall, he does not treat guests as if they are the lifeline for a restaurant. He made no effort to make us feel he was glad we came to The Kennedy and when we left he made no attempt to thank us or ask how our experience was. If he is not replaced the restaurant will steadily lose customers. The food quality was poor. The salmon on top of Brussel sprouts tasted as if someone in the kitchen poured molasses on top of the Brussel Spouts. Then after it was sent back with the request to re-do the dinner without the sweetener it came back (after a very long delay) with a huge plate of Brussel Sprouts that were completely dried out. It seemed like the people in the kitchen attempted to make up for the poor taste by giving a helping size 3 X as normal. The crab on noodles was a "C" at best. The crab was stringy and the noodles were very bland. If people at coming for drinks and appetizers it probably is a good choice but if someone wants a quality dinner experience I was told by 2 locals who come downtown a lot to eat at Lonesome Dove Brass Pearl JC Holdway (the best chef) Oliver Royale ( we ate here and the food quality and service were exceptional) Osteria Stella Emelia

Love it. Keep up the good work, Irving! Amazing entrees,…read moredelicious desserts. A great place to visit often. Oh and the cocktails Out of this world. Service is outstanding too. Especially on Thursdays and Saturdays

The place is in a great location and the prices are reasonable!…read moreWe sat outside to absorb the scenery and the atmosphere of this local downtown area! The food was very good and came out @ a short amount of time. The service was nice and we do recommend doing brunch/lunch, there! Highly recommended for a day out, on the weekend! 2 thumbs-up!!!

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.

The chicken had great flavor but a little overcooked. The staff apologized and said there was only…read moreone person cooking. However, the collard greens and Mac and cheese were amazing. The staff are very attentive and friendly. It was a great experience

The place is super cute and the staff were great! It was our first time here and the food didn't…read moredisappoint! Started with some hush puppies with a honey butter which was good! Ended up with a burger which was very good and the sweet potato fries are where it's at! Definitely recommend!

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.

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!

Had stayed at the Marriott a few times and had gone to the Drawing Room for a drink. Returned this…read moretrip for dinner with a colleague to have a business discussion. This place was great. Quiet, small so it felt very homey and the bartender was very attentive. My steak was just OK. I'd probably shy away from it the next time I visit, because I will come back.

Stopped on the way through town, had the most wonderful fajita potato meal of my life. Great spot…read morefor a drink and bite!

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!!