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Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Knoxville, Knoxville

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    • 9.2
      Sandwich Spot$$$$
      12 Market Sq (at Union Ave), Knoxville
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      • Diane

        Diane • April 2, 2011Pizza with vegan pesto, portabella mushrooms, kalamata olives, and sundried tomatoes!

    • 9.1
      Sushi$$$$View Menu
      506 S Gay St, Knoxville
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      • Curtis B.

        Curtis B. • November 21, 2011The udon noodle bowl with fried tofu was amazing. Give it a try.

    • 9.0
      New American$$$$
      5 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • Gregory C.

        Gregory C. • November 23, 2017Great drink menu and solid bartenders. Recently had the duck confit and dumplings, which was excellent! This is one of my favorite places to visit when I am visiting Knoxville!

    • 9.0
      Breakfast$$$$View Menu
      540 Union Ave, Knoxville
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      • Lauren

        Lauren • September 1, 2015Blueberry pancakes are my favorite. Love their biscuits too!

    • 8.9
      Burgers$$$$
      35 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • T Gregory K.

        T Gregory K. • January 21, 2023Fantastic burgers and bourbon selection. I recommend the Ring of Fire with 1/2 fries and 1/2 onion rings.

    • 8.8
      Ice Cream$$$$
      445 S Gay St #3, Knoxville
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      • Mette G.

        Mette G. • June 5, 2023Delicious ice cream - especially the mint flavor is incredible!

    • 8.8
      Pub$$$$
      409 S Gay St, Knoxville
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      • Curtis C.

        Curtis C. • May 8, 2015Fun bar and nice outdoor seating. Great for groups

    • 8.7
      Southern / Soul$$$$View Menu
      1 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • Amy K.

        Amy K. • May 21, 2017I'm not a Bloody Mary person but thoroughly enjoyed it here. Food was excellent, oh and great service!

    • 8.7
      Speakeasy$$$$
      407 Union Ave (The Oliver Hotel), Knoxville
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      • Brandon R.

        Brandon R. • July 10, 2015The grendel is our favorite mixed drink. Excellent high ball cocktails.

    • 8.6
      Coffee Shop$$$$View Menu
      327 Union Ave, Knoxville
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      • Kelley J.

        Kelley J. • July 6, 2013Bacon chocolate truffle is out of this world good!

    • 8.6
      Bar$$$$View Menu
      424 S Gay St (at Union Ave), Knoxville
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      • Jim W.

        Jim W. • July 31, 2022Good selection of home brew beers and food menu. Great service and atmosphere.

    • 8.5
      Seafood$$$$View Menu
      500 Henley St (Union Ave), Knoxville
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      • Thane J.

        Thane J. • February 20, 2010Apéritif of 12 yr Mccallum scotch + 1 1/2 LB Live Maine Lobster awesome. Wait staff cracks shell at table and plates the meat. I'm going back,,,,again :-)

    • 8.5
      Beer Garden$$$$View Menu
      421 Union Ave, Knoxville
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      • JR

        JR • August 29, 2012Good draft and bottle selection! Lots of good local selections as well.

    • 8.4
      Pizza$$$$View Menu
      710 S Gay St (at Church St), Knoxville
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      • Tessie B.

        Tessie B. • May 21, 2016The garlic knots are wonderful!

    • 8.3
      Bar$$$$
      32 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • Victoria

        Victoria • August 7, 2014Good choice of draft beers. The upstairs patio is a great place to overlook the square and relax with a drink.

    • 8.1
      Tacos$$$$
      314 S Gay St, Knoxville
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      • Natalie P.

        Natalie P. • June 22, 2022The tequila menu is amazing. Very helpful server picked all good choices for our tasting flight.

    • 8.1

      17. Cafe 4

      New American$$$$View Menu
      4 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • Kalon J.

        Kalon J. • October 23, 2015Lobster BLT flatbread and buffalo blue cheese chips!!!!!

    • 8.1
      New American$$$$
      501 Union Ave, Knoxville
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      • Brandon R.

        Brandon R. • January 31, 2017Excellent meat board, great entrees and craft cocktails

    • 8.1
      Middle Eastern$$$$
      Walnut St (Church Ave), Knoxville
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      • Chelsea P.

        Chelsea P. • April 25, 2016Had the spicy falafel salad which was excellent. Very friendly service, too!

    • 8.0
      Restaurant
      15 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • Pam Rhoades E.

        Pam Rhoades E. • September 29, 2014Chicken & waffles moist & tender with cheddar cheese in waffles

    • 8.0
      Mexican$$$$
      412 S Gay St, Knoxville
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      • Lauren

        Lauren • November 27, 2015Must get table side guacamole. Loved the cheese grits and fudge. Everything is wonderful here.

    • 7.9
      Snacks$$$$
      23 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • Claire G.

        Claire G. • June 1, 2013So good! I've never seen so many flavors of peanuts! They have more than just peanuts too! A must visit everytime I go to Market Square.

    • 7.9
      Asian$$$$
      127 S Central St, Knoxville
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      • Brandon R.

        Brandon R. • January 5, 2017Try the okonomiyaki! It's like a savory pancake covered in sauce, meats, and a fried egg.

    • 7.8

      24. Emilia

      Italian$$$$
      16 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • Brandon R.

        Brandon R. • August 20, 2017Great house made pasta, the caprese salad is a favorite.

    • 7.8
      French$$$$
      412 Clinch Ave, Knoxville
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      • Jim W.

        Jim W. • February 22, 2023Love the breakfast menu but rarely eat out before 6pm. Wish both locations served breakfast items in the evenings.

    • 7.8
      American$$$$
      800 S Gay St, Knoxville
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      • Jasmine T.

        Jasmine T. • April 26, 2016The savory breakfast sandwich is amazing!

    • 7.7
      Desserts$$$$
      1060 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville
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      • Sara M.

        Sara M. • August 18, 2011Lexi makes the best candy on earth!!!

    • 7.6
      American$$$$View Menu
      807 S Gay St, Knoxville
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      • Paige T.

        Paige T. • October 5, 2012The curry salmon on the fall menu is amazing! Make sure to put the pepper sauce on the greens.

    • 7.6
      Pub$$$$
      602 S Gay St (Clinch Ave.), Knoxville
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      • Matt K.

        Matt K. • June 22, 2014The fish n chips are top notch! And the deviled eggs are very tasty!

    • 7.6
      Pub$$$$View Menu
      28 Market Sq, Knoxville
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      • Clarissa C.

        Clarissa C. • January 30, 2018Live music was wonderful. Great atmosphere. Affordable food/drinks. I’ve had better nachos.

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