The French Market Creperie
526 South Gay St
Knoxville
, TN
37902
1-865-540-4372
lat:35.964478
lng:-83.917651
Providing an interesting contrast to the southern food tradition of this region, The French Market Creperie offers the only authentic French cuisine in Knoxville.
Using crepe batter imported directly from France and providing a wide selection of you-choose-it premium ingredients, this cozy bistro is sure to impress a date before a night out on the town, or offer substantial fare for brunch after a night of imbibing.
While there, be sure to observe the furnishings and decor - items also imported directly from Europe, imbuing the restaurant with true Parisian flair.
Located on Gay Street near the UT campus, the French Market Creperie and is an excellent culinary precursor to taking in a show at the historic Tennessee Theatre just a few steps away.
Reach it by public transit or take advantage of free metered street parking available after hours and on weekends.
Downtown Grill & Brewery
424 South Gay St.
Knoxville
, TN
37902
1-865-633-8111
lat:35.9656347
lng:-83.9183508
The Downtown Grill is a local favorite restaurant with a rich history and big, beautiful mahogany and copper bar.
With craft-brewed beers tapped directly from the serving tanks below the main floor and a menu filled with amazing flavors, it is easy to see why Knoxville residents flock here.
The menu has something for everyone, whether their tastes run more to fire-grilled steaks or juicy, smothered burgers or Santa Fe style chicken breasts.
One thing is constant, and that is the large portions served up, including a half pound of fries as a side.
Leftovers are almost certain.
The Downtown Grill & Brewery is open seven days a week, till midnight most days and 3 am on weekends.
Copper Cellar
1807 Cumberland Ave.
Knoxville
, TN
37906
1-865-673-3411
lat:35.95588
lng:-83.93440
Conveniently located close to the UT campus, Copper Cellar on Cumberland Avenue was the original cozy basement spot that grew into a regional franchise.
An upscale decor featuring beveled glass, antique furnishings, and oak paneling help attract the business people of the area as well as the college crowd.
The location is within walking distance of Neyland Stadium, the UT campus, and several hotels like the Holiday Inn, Downtown Marriott and the Hilton.
The menu has many choices from filet mignon, fresh chipotle chicken, and even a smoked portabella salad, giving the restaurant a wide array of flavors to satisfy almost every set of taste buds.
Upstairs, every Thursday night is Ladies Night, with drink specials available and providing the girls and the guys with good reason to show up.
Long's
4604 Kingston Pike
Knoxville
, TN
37919
1-(865)588-9218
lat:35.94082
lng:-83.98073
Meet Me at Long's - Old fashion soda fountain restuarant.
Mellow Mushroom
lat:35.95452
lng:-83.93802
Rafferty's
8906 Kingston Pike
Knoxville
, TN
37923
1-(865) 539-1323
lat:35.916261
lng:-84.075331
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