Downtown Knoxville contains many excellent dining options within a short walk from the hotel. While you can't go wrong, here are some local recommendations.
Counter-serve / quick eats:
Frothy Monkey, 419 S Gay St
Local coffeehouse chain with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Yassin's Falafel House, 706 Walnut St
Syrian falafel and gyro shop
Good Golly Tamale, 112 S Central St
Excellent tamales with vegan options (closes at 6 pm)
Curious Dog, 200 W Jackson Ave
Hot dogs, sandwiches and protein bowls
Sweet P's Downtown Dive, 410 W. Jackson Ave
Barbeque and southern comfort food
Marble City Market, 333 W Depot Ave
Food hall with many different cuisine options
Potchke, 318 N Gay St
Mostly-vegetarian Jewish deli (lunch only)
Sit down:
Emelia, 16 Market Square
Italian food, more upscale (dinner only)
Tupelo Honey, 1 Market Square
Elevated southern food
Oliver Royale, 5 Market Square
New american with seasonal ingredients
The Tomato Head, 12 Market Square
pizzas and baked goods with vegetarians options and bar
Stock and Barrel, 35 Market Square
Burgers and extensive bourbon selection
J.C. Holdway, 501 Union Ave SW
American farm-to-table (dinner only)
Babalu, 412 S. Gay Street
Tapas/small plates and cocktails
Chivo Taqueria, 314 S. Gay St.
Gourmet tacos and extensive tequila menu
Bistro at the Bijou, 807 S. Gay St.
cozy bistro with live jazz on Mondays
Kaizen, 127 S. Central
Asian-fusion with beer (dinner only)
Oseteria Stella, 108 W. Jackson Ave
authentic Italian with seasonal ingredients (dinner only)
Kefi, 102 E. Jackson Ave
Greek small plates (dinner only)
Tako Taco, 235 W Depot Ave
Tacos and latin-inspired entrees (dinner only)
A Dopo, 516 Williams Street
artisan sourdough pizzeria (dinner only)
