Guidebook for Knoxville
Drinks & Nightlife
Definitely the best bar in town. Great beer and food.
39 locals recommend
Suttree's High Gravity Tavern
409 S Gay StDefinitely the best bar in town. Great beer and food.
Knoxville's first microbrewery - just a short walk from the house.
6 locals recommend
Saw Works Brewing Company
708 E Depot AveKnoxville's first microbrewery - just a short walk from the house.
Fort Sanders Yacht Club
721 S 17th StOne of the best dives in town, this is the quintessential college pub.
Food Scene
Chandler's Deli
3101 E Magnolia AveSoul food like no other. A Knoxville must-try.
Cafe 4
4 Market SquareSome of the best Americana around. The lobster mac is crazy good.
A historic restaurant and brew-pub that is a Knoxville must visit.
43 locals recommend
Downtown Grill & Brewery
424 S Gay StA historic restaurant and brew-pub that is a Knoxville must visit.
Super great food at very reasonable prices. We love their Chop Suey and their Lumi noodles. Their online menu isn't entirely accurate, so ask them or us before you order.
Philippine Connection Carry Out Food
3225 E Magnolia AveSuper great food at very reasonable prices. We love their Chop Suey and their Lumi noodles. Their online menu isn't entirely accurate, so ask them or us before you order.
Slightly pricey, but this is the best Indian food I've ever had in the states. They're buffet style, so go with an empty stomach!
12 locals recommend
Sitar Indian Cuisine
6004 Kingston PikeSlightly pricey, but this is the best Indian food I've ever had in the states. They're buffet style, so go with an empty stomach!
A Knoxville favorite, these guys have absolutely amazing pizza, and their homemade ranch is crazy good. Some have claimed this is the best pizza they have ever had.
Sergeant Pepperoni's Pizzeria
4618 Kingston PikeA Knoxville favorite, these guys have absolutely amazing pizza, and their homemade ranch is crazy good. Some have claimed this is the best pizza they have ever had.
Delicious sushi at slightly higher prices, this raw meat mecca rarely disappoints. Go early! There is usually a line.
56 locals recommend
Nama Sushi Bar - Downtown Knoxville
506 S Gay StDelicious sushi at slightly higher prices, this raw meat mecca rarely disappoints. Go early! There is usually a line.
One of Knoxville's best kept secrets, this is where the real locals go for proper Japanese cuisine. The sushi is incredible and they have something for everyone.
Tangerine Japanese Cuisine
5328 Millertown PikeOne of Knoxville's best kept secrets, this is where the real locals go for proper Japanese cuisine. The sushi is incredible and they have something for everyone.
Sightseeing
Our local nature center with several miles of trails and river views.
273 locals recommend
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home AveOur local nature center with several miles of trails and river views.
The site of the 1982 World's Fair and our friggin' cool Sunsphere.
81 locals recommend
World's Fair Park
525 Worlds Fair Park DrThe site of the 1982 World's Fair and our friggin' cool Sunsphere.
The historic epicenter of Knoxville and home to several great bars and restaurants.
75 locals recommend
Old City
The historic epicenter of Knoxville and home to several great bars and restaurants.
Arts & Culture
Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StOne of the most beautiful historic theaters in the south.
A hole in the wall, but an excellent venue with great shows almost every night.
7 locals recommend
The Pilot Light
106 E Jackson AveA hole in the wall, but an excellent venue with great shows almost every night.
Everything Else
Market Square
Our downtown square home to tons of great food and music.