We had an early birthday dinner at Bistro by the Tracks and it was excellent from start to finish…read more The new location has a warm, intimate ambiance, and our server Gordon was knowledgeable and guided us perfectly through the menu. We started with the Sashimi-Grade Tuna Tostada and Banana Pepper Pimento Cheese--both standout starters with elevated, fresh flavors. For salads, we had the Local Kale Caesar and Farmers Market Salad, which were both well-balanced and fresh. For entrées, we ordered the Border Springs Farm lamb and American Wagyu butcher's cut steak. Both were cooked perfectly to medium-rare--tender, rich, and full of flavor. Dessert was just as impressive, with a chocolate pecan cake and an Italian sponge cake with bright strawberry and basil notes. Overall, a beautifully executed, detail-oriented dining experience and one of the best meals I've had.

What a lovely high-end restaurant in Knoxville. This is definitely a smart casual + type of…read morerestaurant. The bar area has a more casual atmosphere with full menu, the main restaurant is higher end, at least for the Knoxville area. The food was fantastic, from the Foie Gras special appetizer, to the duck, lamb, and dessert. Drinks were expertly crafted, the hostess and waiter were on point with full memorization of the menu and specials. The cost was less than we thought it was going to be. We will be returning again.

Quick meal before our flight back to VA. Prices on higher side as located smack in Mkt Square…read more Sat outside on beautiful sunny day (not buggy like VA). Enjoyed the lobster bisque & shrimp po boy. Service was friendly, as all of Knoxville.

My daughter and I are in town for a University of Tennessee event and this was a great stop in a…read morenice area! The service was good and the food was delicious.

The food and service were great. We stopped for breakfast on our way out. The staff were friendly…read moreand very GF accommodating. It's a nice way to start the day.

The Tavern offers tapas as well as salads,burgers and sandwiches …read more We tried the White/Navy Bean and Truffle Soup of the Day and it was quite good. It was served with a savory crostini which nicely complemented it. My Partner had the Chicken Salad sandwich and Honey-Roasted Vegetables. I tried the Whiskey Bacon Burger with Fries. They use Double Gloucester Cheddar in several of their dishes. For the non-cheese aficionados, Double Gloucester Cheddar is made from full-fat cream/milk (Single Gloucester is made with skim milk) and a Double Gloucester wheel is twice the height of a Single Gloucester wheel. It is also rumored to be made from two distinct milkings. The Whiskey Bacon Burger was prepared with a Bacon Jam, which nicely incorporated the whiskey flavor in the background; the bacon was incorporated into the burger which always gives a delightful flavor throughout the burger. The Chicken Salad was likewise unique in its ingredients and was nicely balanced. The Honey-Roasted Vegetables however, were exquisite. Carrots, Broccolini, Green Beans, with White and Red New Potatoes sautéed and infused with honey and crumbled bacon. These are a favorite of both clients and staff. Overall, a most excellent Lunch. The tapas on the Lunch and Dinner Menu, are calling out to be chosen!

The food is incredible. The live bands are always great…read more I don't recommend this place, because it's busy enough and I don't need more of patrons to compete with ROFL

Casual, comfortable ambiance "home flair" food fabulous, I was thinking salmon salad and ended up…read morewith after midnight burger.....delish!!! Spicy yet palatable oh and the staff on point Ya must try if you are in town Worth every bite

I came on a weekday, right at 11am before the lunch crowd rushed in. I was really excited for the…read morecream of mushroom soup that they had on their online menu for the day. But instead, the bartender told me that it would be a chicken mushroom soup today because that's what was left over from the day before. A little bummed out, I ordered that soup and a BLT. The BLT came out just on naked bread, with no mayo at all. As I was in a bit of a rush today, I ate it the way it was. I really loved the ambiance of the place with the dark wooden bar and the oil painting of Miss Lil at the center of the bar. In the end, I just kind of wished that the food matched the ambiance.

We were going to a show at the Bijou next door and were pressed for time. The place was full but…read morewe were served in time to make our show. Wait staff was friendly and timely. I had the pasta pomodoro. It was an ample portion but bland. My companion had the salmon. The salmon was cooked perfectly. The chimichurrie on top really made the dish. The fennel really came through. It was served with chickpeas and broccolini. I highly recommend the salmon dish. The Bistro is highly recommended. If it hadn't have been for the bland pasta, I would have given it a 5 star rating.

The food was very good and my service was superb. Andrew was my server. It was a great first time…read moreexperience.

Overall an excellent experience. We got Eggs Chesapeake and the crab cake Benedict…read more Service was unobtrusive and excellent. Prices on brunch were exceptional considering the seafood. They also took my allergies seriously. Only issues were the "poached" eggs on one dish were very soft boiled and the other dish was halfway to soft boiled. No runny yolk on either dish. The steak on the Chesapeake was excellent and cooked perfect. The Benedict Crab didn't taste as fresh as we'd expected and it was pretty cold actually. Still, overall very good and we'll be back. Just wish the eggs were cooked correctly and the crab cakes were hot and tasted a bit fresher. The free birthday dessert and card were wonderful touches and the breakfast "bread" was so lovely. We've had a very poor experience at the downtown location and this one was much better. Better ambience, better service, better staff.

We'd been wanting to try this place since it opened, and it definitely lived up to the hype! We…read morecame for a late lunch and made reservations, which I highly recommend. We picked a beautiful day and sat upstairs--the view is phenomenal! We were celebrating our anniversary, and it was such a sweet surprise to find a little card waiting for us at the table. We started with the Colonel Cigars appetizer, and they were delicious! Just a heads-up--they only come with three. Our server made great recommendations. I ordered the grilled pork chop with the cherry demi-glaze, and it was outstanding. I paired it with sweet potato fries and a side salad. My husband had the grilled blackened grouper with mashed potatoes and a side salad. It was excellent, though the portion was a bit small for the price. One of our favorite parts of the meal was the homemade dressings and sauces. The horseradish Caesar dressing was incredible! We both cleaned our plates and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. It's also a great place to take a stroll before or after your meal, making for a perfect outing. I highly recommend giving this place a try!

There is a lot to say about this place, so buckle in. We moved to the Oak Ridge Tennessee area…read morerecently, and we are just diving in to the local food scene. Tonight's choice...The Pearl. It is a short 15 minute drive along a beautiful river from where we currently live. It was gorgeous. This entire area of Tennessee is just breathtaking. When we arrived in the parking lot, I was moved by how the restaurant blended seamlessly into the park that surrounds it. They even had luxury golf carts at the ready if you didn't want to walk up the hill to the restaurant. What a nice touch. We were kindly greeted by the hosts and promptly seated in a very comfortable booth with an outstanding view of the landscape outside. There is also an ample patio if you choose to dine alfresco. This place is obviously upscale, but it was nice to see a variety of dress. The atmosphere was friendly and inviting. I am always a bit anxious meeting the server for the evening. I have been to many nicer restaurants where the server hung on me like an over-sized suit. That can really take away from an otherwise lovely meal. Not today. Meet my new friend, Nik. He was extremely well versed in the offerings on the entire menu. He made thoughtful suggestions presented in a kind and sincere delivery. He was extremely attentive the entire meal. My unsweetened iced tea never reached the halfway point before Nik had a fresh one at the ready. This was some of the best table service I have EVER experienced. He will be requested time and time again as we plan to return often. Let's get to the food. We started with the grouper bites as our appetizer. Nik explained how the fish was so amazingly fresh even though we are no where near the ocean. The quality was outstanding. I highly recommend this starter. One last thing about the freshness of the fish. A couple of years ago, my wife and I had the opportunity to go on a bucket list trip to the St. Regis in the Maldives. We caught grouper on a fishing excursion and it was prepared by the master chefs at St. Regis. The grouper we had tonight was just as good if not better than that delightful meal in the Maldives. Please, give it a try. I had the bone in pork chop and my wife had the salmon. Both entrees were absolutely fantastic. It was one of those meals where you wished the evening wouldn't end. I am looking forward to trying absolutely everything on the menu. I have a feeling that each dish will bring great satisfaction. So, Nik...have any good suggestions for dessert? Silly question. Another perfect pairing to our outstanding meal...dry cherry bourbon pecan pie. Scratch made heaven on a plate. I could go on and on. If you made it this far into this never ending review, you have done well. Go eat here. Ask for Nik. Take a suggestion or two and have an amazing evening.

The food was really delicious. I usually do not like restaurant marinara sauce because I am Italian…read moreand make my own but I really enjoyed the sauce!

Excellent food! We ordered pizza and wings, and both were outstanding!…read more We will definitely be back!