The bartender upstairs was amazing even though she was pretty slammed. It's definitely not meant to be a quick bite n go so find a spot and just enjoy your time. I thought the atmosphere was pretty nice and feels like and older bar environment. The fish was actually incredible, but the fries were eh and Cole slaw eh. The old fashioned was good but it was pretty small. Good place to try if you want something affordable and good. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Old fashioned - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Service was excellent. The menu was extensive. They have lunch specials, kids menu and happy hour.. honestly everything that passed by us looked amazing., We opted for hamburger lunch specials. It was excellent. The kids burger was a good size. Fries were perfectly cooked. The restaurant was decorated nicely with historic photos. The layout was excellent so it wasn't too loud even as more customers came in. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Kids burger - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Wow! What a great lunch we stumbled on to here. We saw the menu board outside which caught our interest. Walked up to the window to look at the menu. Lots of choices so we decided to try it. First of all, the place is cool inside. Big dark wooden bar in the middle with an upstairs that has tables for sitting. With lunch you can get $1 soft drink. We each ordered something different - chicken salad, tomato soup, BLT, Turkey Reuben, & blackened tilapia. All were very good. Our waiter & the food runner were very attentive with refilling our soft drinks. We will return next time to try the craft beers!! read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Current Craft beers - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I loved the Happy Hour prices on beer, cocktails, and appetizers and that the times were until 8pm for those specials. I had the cordon blu chicken sandwich and my aunt has the ahi tuna. Both were really good. We had the chips and queso for an appetizer. All good. Our waitress was nice and helpful in allowing me to taste two of their brews before deciding which to get. It's a huge restaurant and we were seated upstairs. It was more quiet and we could see they had pool tables. I was in town visiting but would go back when visiting again. read more

We stopped in for lunch. I had the meatball sandwich that was on special that day, my wife had a reuben sandwich. The food was good and we will come back to try other items on the menu. The staff was friendly the service was good and the atmosphere was of an old time bar read more

Downtown Grill and Brewery was conveniently located within walking distance of our hotel. My husband and I enjoyed an early dinner. I enjoyed a cheeseburger and onion rings along with Dave's Junebug cocktail. Service was great! read more

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Stopped in here for lunch on a Thursday before matinee show at Tennessee Theater. They were about 1/3 full and sat quickly. They had very reasonable lunch specials. The food was okay today. We got Santa Fe quiche and the Hot Club Sub. The quiche had good taste but was not as firm as I would expect a quiche to be. The Hot club was not very hot but had good taste. They had pickles on the side and the juice from them made the bottom bread a little soggy. Services was it was okay it just didn't wow us. There is a large wood bar in the center of the room downstairs. Yes, they have a second floor that is open to the downstairs. Overall the interior could use some updating. They do make their own beers but did not try today. read more

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Great service. Nice atmosphere for a sports bar environment. Reasonable prices. Food was very tasty and came out quick. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Hawaiian pizza. - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Honestly I was apprehensive after reading a few reviews, but we sat outside... the weather was perfect. Server was kind and attentive. They only serve fried pickles on Fridays. They were breaded in panko crumbs or something like it. Get the aioli sauce. Rajun Cajun pasta for the win.... All flavor no heat. Outside tables are cut throat... if you find one that hasn't been cleared, go ahead and claim it. read more

This was my first time going to Woodruffs in several years, and it somehow got better!! The food was wonderfully priced- I had the fish sandwich for $10 and split the pretzels and beer cheese bites for $6 during their happy hour. Our service was attentive and quick as well and we had no wait! The restaurant has an authentically vintage aura that represents downtown knoxville super well. You can see the brewing infrastructure inside the restaurant which really adds to the atmosphere. Will be coming back here! read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Fish sandwich! - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Prices can NOT be beat!! Local craft brews for $5 a pint? Seriously?? Oh, and I'm not 100%, but my crafts on Tuesdat were only $2.50! The food is good and inexpensive! I tried the Jerk Burger and it did not disappoint. Their Stout (think coffee) and their Porter (think chocolate) were very good! Building is over 100 years old! It even has a little history and a possible curse tied to this place! You can't go wrong here. Oh, and the service was top-notch as well. Great value, great story, great place! read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Jerk Burger and fries - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I have never experienced service so terrible; Sunny, was extremely disappointing. She never put our appetizer order into the system, so we never received it. It took over 15 minutes just to get our drinks, even though our order was very simple. Throughout the meal, our drinks sat empty, and she never once came by to offer refills or check on our table. My mother in law asked for extra mayonnaise because Sunny had forgot to bring her any after being asked. Sunny came to the table and threw the saycer cup with mayonnaise on the table causing it to slide towards my MIL. To make matters worse, Sunny stepped on my white shoes and didn't apologize. Instead, she stood on my foot for a moment without acknowledging what had happened. Basic customer service and common courtesy were completely absent during our visit. Overall, the lack of attention, poor service, and unprofessional behavior made this one of the worst dining experiences I've had. I hope management addresses these issues so future customers don't have the same experience. I am so displeased with this service I decided to do my first review to tell people to avoid this restaurant. Mediocre food and terrible service. This establishment could also benefit from adding a dress code to their servers and staff. Obese women wearing too tight clothing with their stomachs out and showing really is an awful look. read more

Disgusting bathroom. This is a health violation. Steak cooked terribly, and spiderwebs in the entrance. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - (Medium well btw) - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I ordered a chicken fajita potato with pico and sour cream on the side. Potato was large and cooked well, BUT it was missing the grilled peppers, onions, and mushrooms. There was barely a half cup of chicken cubes. The server didn't come back to our table until she brought the check. At that point, I didn't have time to ask for my meal to be fixed, had to get back on the road. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Supposed to be chicken fajita potato but had only chicken and cheese. - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

What a great option to the overly expensive and hyped restaurants on S. Gay St!!! It's a big bar with bar food PERIOD! It was a pretty busy Saturday night but the were able to seat us right away! It was definitely loud and a lot of drunk football fans but it is what it is! Even though it was packed, the place was clean and operating pretty efficiently. People were busy and the place was clean, including the bathrooms. Our server "Tre" was a pleasure! She was smiling, pleasant, great with table maintenance and checking in with us on how our meal was going. We ordered a burger and an order of well done Smoked Wings served with a GREAT sauce! DELICIOUS PERIOD! Everything was hot, fresh and delicious! There was no part of our meal that sat 'in the window' waiting for another plate. Besides the fries (which definitely were fresh and not sitting around) being a little bit too salty, ALL the food was great! GREAT job by all!! I will definitely be back! Sorry, no pictures this time. read more

This place was amazing ! Probably the best steak I have ever had in my life. Mashed potatoes chefs kiss broccoli, steamed to perfection !!!!!! Here on a trip, will be thinking of this place until I return read more

Great food and interesting atmosphere. Quite popular. I typically order "Dan's Pasta" and have yet to be disappointed. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Dan's Pasta - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

First time here. Ordered the onion rings app because I spied someone on the outdoor patio with them as we walked in. For entree I got the fish & chips and muh lady got a baked potato and pulled pork sammie. For brew I chose the Alt German style malt beer ...I don't like hoppy beers and many of the other choices were just that or actually bragged about their "bitter" flavor . The Alt was very smooth and hit the spot. The onion rings were maybe the best I've ever had and I'm 66 ..sooooo? Give these a solid "10" ...great side BBQ sauce for dipping as well. The battered cod (3 pieces) was just as terrifically fried as the onion rings with a very crispy outside batter with moist inside ... and the filets were quite large . Strap on the feed bag. The Cajun tinged tartar sauce was a very good addition and not too spicy. Give the fish a "9". The "chips" ?...well ...they were just their basic America style seasoned french fries. This fish deserves an upgraded larger cut potato with no seasoning since you have the tartar sauce. The Brits are apparently big on par boiling the potatoes to loosen the starch, cooling, then deep frying to get a premium crispy final chip. I know that's a lot of work for a busy kitchen but maybe at least order some steak fries from CISCO to get this closer to the real thing. The chips get a "3" for total lack of imagination .We were too full for desert ...plus there's a Kilwins down the street.. hehe. I sampled the gf's pork and it was very well smoked and tasty . The baked potato was very large and perfectly baked.. Solid "8" for her meal. Our server was Ash and she was aces . Kudos to her for putting up with my Dad Jokes. Will definitely eat here again but will probably substitute the onion rings for the fries and go "Fish & Rings" UNLESS the manager reads this and comes to the rescue. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Fish & Chips , cole slaw , Cajun tartar sauce. Kinda sad fries. - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Cool atmosphere in the middle of downtown. By far the best we had was the potato skins. Wings i wouldn't recommend. And the beet cheese while tasty was really thin. Good Alt German Ale, and the stout was typ read more

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I thought this place was good. The service was decent. I loved the history of the building and thought it was super interesting as you look around. Enjoyed my meal and thought the portion sizes were decent as well. read more

Stopped on the way through town, had the most wonderful fajita potato meal of my life. Great spot for a drink and bite!

I can't even give it a 1 star I believe it was the worst dining experience I've ever had. We have been several times for many years and it is going downhill fast. Begins with the hostess looking us in the eye and lying to us, all the way to the server and service. At one point we asked for a drink refill, when I said excuse me she came back with what do you want. You could tell that they were severely understaffed and with it being a big event in the area poorly managed. It will be a very long time if we go back. Food was subpar read more

Nestled in downtown Knoxville, we stopped by here for an early dinner. Inside gives a very rustic feel. Huge bar in the middle of the floor with seats surrounding and an upstairs that has seats along the perimeter. In the back, are the barrels where they brew their own beer. The food was typical American bar food. A lot of options but all have a similar flavor options. We ordered the club sandwich and a grilled buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were good. Fries were the steak fries. Ranch was very thin and watery. It was average and consistent if you're looking for an American fare meal. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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We are walking downtown on a rainy Friday night, headed for Not Watsons to eat. We thought no problem, we'll get in with no issues. But what were we thinking? Our short-term memory must have been on the blink. We didn't take into account that we just spent 15 minutes in the parking garage to find a parking spot that ended up being on the top level. Seems that the whole of Knoxville was hitting downtown for their evening activity. It was elementary, Not Watsons was "not" in our future. On the hoof we took, searching for a number two. Speaking of number two, while on our way, we had to pull over cause little Benjamin had to do a number. He was all smiles when he came out of Walgreens. Mission accomplished. Anyway, as we rounded a corner, we came across the Downtown Grill & Brewery. The grill was busy as heck, but there was enough room for our crowd. We were tucked away in a corner upstairs. A perfect spot for viewing what was happening down below. Little Benjamin was happy cause the second he got in his seat, he saw a baseball game on one of the TVs. Baby Emily was caught up in all the action, so she was happy. A great time to order. Our server was very attentive, and before we knew it, he was back with our drinks and taking our dinner order. I got a blonde ale, and it showed up crisp and cold. Their food runs the gamut between fish, beef, chicken, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and yes, there are gluten-free items, too. Something for everyone. Benjamin had a hotdog. There was one hitch with our dinner. If you order onion rings, be prepared to wonder where in the heck they all went. They were very sparse in the little cup that they were served in. Maybe 7 were in there, and two of those were no bigger than a marble. I know, a small gripe, but if you're in to onion rings, it's a big miss. All things considered, The Downtown Grill was a hit with our family. Even though there were more rings on fingers than in the bowl. Quick Tip: If you order a burger, be forewarned, It's a big hunk of meat. It's easily shareable for light eaters who get the fries instead of the rings. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Intimate this place is not - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

This place has a huge menu. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of good to say about it. We had a couple of appetizers: chips/salsa and pretzels with cheese. The chips were ok. The salsa tasted like Pace Picante off the shelf. Pretzels were very meh. For an entree, I had the chicken salad sandwich and fries. The chicken salad was super dry and chunky. More like chunks of chicken with mayo than true chicken salad. The fries were pretty good. I had their avocado ranch with it. The dipping sauce was the best thing. My son had the kids cheeseburger. It was not that great either. Just a basic thin burger. Ok. All in all, I would try somewhere else. They did get us in quickly with a big group. And, the service was solid. Inside, it's spacious, with a sports bar type atmosphere. I did not try the beer. Perhaps that's where they really shine. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Chicken salad sandwich with fries. - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Great place. Food is average bar food but good ambiance. Two level bar and decent beer selection.

Great food! Amazing service! Good prices! Smothered burger with jalapeños! Pizza! Bourbon! read more

Hubby and I went to TN. Specifically Knoxville. We ALWAYS eat at the DBG. First, the place is really cool. Dark wood bar, they brew their own beer, the staff is always friendly and helpful. Andrea served us today. Loved her vibe. Hubs had a teriyaki mushroom Swiss burger cooked medium and fries. Burger came out with a pink warm center. Great flavor. Fries were soft on the inside and not overcooked! I had the grilled chicken Caesar salad. The dressing was thin but full of flavor. Lettuce was fresh and crunchy!! Chicken was flavorful! Definitely recommend! Cool place, cool vibes and great food and service!! read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Teriyaki mushroom Swiss burger and fries - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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This was our third time at Downtown Grill, and the second that we were served by Matthew. Matthew is one of the best servers ever! He's friendly without being obsequious, he's attentive without being too much in your face. To the management: As long as you can, keep him. He's a gem. Aside from our lovely server, I enjoy the ambiance and people watching capacity at Downtown Grill. The drinks are good, as is the food (we only ate there once, and while it's standard bar food, it's well done). This is a great place to have drinks or a meal on Gay Street! read more

My parents brought me here since they were here in August and loved it. The waiter we had was on his second day there and he did a great job for only being there for two days. I got the steak fajitas and it was underwhelming. It didn't come out sizzling, and the steak was very rough to cut or chew. My sister got the grilled chicken mesquite and it was huge with a nice taste to it. It's basketball game day at UT so it was covered in orange in the restaurant. I would go back but get something other than the meal I got. The building was old but gave it such a small town vibe. I loved sitting on the 2nd floor above the bar. In the back of the 1st floor is there brewery. The back of floor 2 had another bar and game tables. Would have loved this in college. read more

I often go to DGB on my lunch breaks at work. The Caribbean burger and chicken tenders are my favorite food offered. The pasta is not the best so I wouldn't recommend it. They do have a nice selection of beers so me and my friends often go there for some food brew. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery has provided reliably good food and service for decades, remaining a downtown stalwart while many restaurants in the Market Square and Gay Street area have come and gone. It offers more seating than most of the other establishments in the immediate vicinity, so you're less likely to have a long wait for a table, and the staff tends to be friendly and welcoming. The menu offers a variety of traditional American restaurant fare likely to please the picky or non-adventurous eaters more than the foodies, but what they do, they do consistently well. Because it's a brewery, the cocktail menu is fairly limited, so don't go if you're looking for wild concoctions from the bar. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Grilled Chicken Salad - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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We visited on Sunday night following our arrival in Knoxville, and we returned for a second time on Monday for more of the same exceptional food and service. This restaurant and brewery features an affordable and adaptive array of food and beverage we're not accustomed to in visits to similar cities. The bistro setting lends itself to both sports bar fans as well as diners who would rather not be bothered with TV. I think the key element of this establishment is the service. Everyone who works there seems to appreciate their privilege of service. Through two dinners, we were stunned by how selfless and friendly the staff treated us. The beef/steak cooking procedure is phenomenal, and it produces a tasty and rewarding piece of beef for the consumer. The fried shrimp, if it's offered, is phenomenal for an inland restaurant. Finally, the appetizers are exceptionally prepared and quickly delivered to the table. Don't pass up an opportunity to let this team serve you! read more

Love the prices and homemade dressings! Happy hour beer prices are amazing!! Food is consistent.

We were seated quickly in a large establishment. Came down to Knoxville to visit for the day participated in a find Waldo scavenger hunt in the downtown area sponsored by a local business that lead us in and out of the local shops which helps truly discover maybe establish a we would of found on our own. Hence leading us to this eatery. Food is average bar style food . Pizza is more of a flat bread style than the type of pizza we are accustomed to. Has a distillery inside the restaurant with a happy hour specials offered . Casual style read more

Disastrous, soul-dead microwaved food. It tasted like if you asked a toddler to make you dinner as a joke. I'm not sure how they could be worse but it's impressive they're still in business somehow. Ambiance was fine. Try making something fresh. read more

I go to this brewery and restaurant everytime I get to Knoxville. Unfortunately I am now retired and Dont travel much. Beer was good, but I'm always looking for a west coast style IPA, but Downtown has a near hopped IPA. Pub grub choices are good and the waiters always do a good job steering me toward good entrees. read more

Great environment, but the steak was very overcooked and set me back a pretty penny. Service was great though. The server was attentive.

Went during happy hour on a Wednesday afternoon. Party of one. I was seated by the windows, which is my favorite. I had a club sandwich with fries. Service was great. Food was great. Highly recommend. read more

Downtown Grill & Brewery - Club with fries - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I've been here a couple times now and overall really like this space. For dinner, we sat downstairs, had the Spicy Rooster Pizza. Our server was awesome and suggested his favorite way to eat the pizza (it was great, but you have to get that advice directly from him!). I tried the Downtown Brown Ale and the Downtown Blonde. Both great beers. The upstairs is fun, less quaint, more college-bar feel the time I visited. It was hoppin and vibrant. I got the feeling the patrons were regulars here -- something any establishment should be proud of. I've already been here more than once and I'll surely be back again. I like Downtown Grill & Brewery -- for beers and bites -- and think you will too! Until next time... read more