A growing LocalKnox directory of independent favorites, neighborhood staples, downtown dinner spots, breakfast institutions, and places with a real Knoxville identity.
Wood-fired, chef-driven Southern and Appalachian cooking in the historic Daylight Building.
Craft burgers, a lively downtown room, and a bourbon-focused bar program.
Shareable Greek and eastern Mediterranean dishes with cocktails in the Old City.
Down-home soul food, fried chicken, hot chicken, and classic Southern sides.
Steamed buns, small plates, noodles, fried rice, and an izakaya-inspired atmosphere.
A long-running Fountain City restaurant and bakery with a nostalgic local following.
Classic breakfast and lunch in a downtown diner that feels like old Knoxville.
Locally owned breakfast and lunch spot with creative Southern-leaning brunch dishes.
Scratch-made, farm-minded comfort food with a strong brunch identity.
Handmade tamales with vegetarian and vegan options in a focused Old City shop.
Comfort food, shrimp and grits, fried chicken, bourbon, and weekend brunch.
Sweet and savory crêpes, sandwiches, soups, coffee, and a compact downtown café feel.