Guidebook for Knoxville
Food Scene
Surin of Thailand
6213 Kingston PikeMy fave. Gorgeous affordable place with nice bar and sushi too.
Little Tokyo Cafe
7552 Mountain Grove DrFriendly place good food
Classic. Steaks, seafood, baked sweet potatoes... wear your stretchy pants
23 abantu bendawo batusa
Ye Olde Steak House
6838 Chapman HwyClassic. Steaks, seafood, baked sweet potatoes... wear your stretchy pants
King Tut's Grill
4132 Martin Mill PikeLocal secret mom & pop place. Egyptian/Mediterranean fare served homestyle.
Calhoun's On The River
400 Neyland Drquality american fare with view
Sunspot
2200 Cumberland Avetheir catchphrase says it all "Where tye-dyes and neck ties unite"
The French Market Creperie Downtown
412 Clinch AveCrepes, good coffee OMG
Meatless options, PIZZA, people watch from outdoor seating on Market Square
77 abantu bendawo batusa
The Tomato Head
12 Market SquareMeatless options, PIZZA, people watch from outdoor seating on Market Square
Upscale but not overly so. Martini, wine, tapas, or full meal
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Cru Bistro & Wine Bar Downtown
141 S Gay StUpscale but not overly so. Martini, wine, tapas, or full meal
Tomo Japanese Restaurant
7315 Kingston PikeExcellent sushi with Japanese style seating available
Nama Sushi Bar - Bearden
5130 Kingston PikeHappenin' place
Sitar Indian Cuisine
6004 Kingston PikeBuffet or menu
Savelli's Italian Restaurant
3055 Sutherland AveBYOB classic bistro style- call ahead
Panchos Mexican Grill
7509 Chapman Hwystandard dependable Mexican fare
Popular spot! indoor and outdoor seating- pet friendly. Best $5 lunch special you'll ever get.
66 abantu bendawo batusa
SoKno Taco Cantina
3701 Sevierville PikePopular spot! indoor and outdoor seating- pet friendly. Best $5 lunch special you'll ever get.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trailhead Beer Market
1317 Island Home AveLocal ultra laid back with food truck most nights
Beer Garden. The local fave. Dog friendly, everyone hangs out here.
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Bearden Beer Market's Beer Garden
4524 Old Kingston PikeBeer Garden. The local fave. Dog friendly, everyone hangs out here.
Suttree's High Gravity Tavern
409 S Gay StNV NightClub
125 E Jackson Avedance music, lots of people
Sightseeing
take the elevator to the observation deck of the Sunsphere
81 abantu bendawo batusa
Iphaki yezibonelo zomhlaba
525 Worlds Fair Park Dr take the elevator to the observation deck of the Sunsphere
Parks & Nature
Ijams Nature Center
2915 Island Home Avenature center trails etc
Snack shack with beer, trails, swimming, paddleboarding/boat rental
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Mead's Quarry Lake
Snack shack with beer, trails, swimming, paddleboarding/boat rental
Arts & Culture
I-Museum ye-Art ye-Knoxville
1050 Worlds Fair Park DrFrank H. McClung Museum
1327 Circle ParkFREE museum and art expo center
Entertainment & Activities
Navitat Knoxville
2915 Island Home Avetreetop adventure http://www.navitat.com/knoxville-tn/
"A grand entertainment palace" Historic venue for eclectic variety of shows and music http://www.tennesseetheatre.com/
112 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay St"A grand entertainment palace" Historic venue for eclectic variety of shows and music http://www.tennesseetheatre.com/
Bijou Theater
803 S Gay StIncredible music/concert venue http://www.knoxbijou.com/
Essentials
Handy Dandy Food Market
3215 S Haven RdFood City
284 Morrell RdKroger
2217 N Broadway