Had a lovely experience - brought the family (6 adults) for a leisurely lunch…read more Food was good across the board and the service was examplary. Will definitely retuen.

Our meal was beyond fantastic! My wife's parents recommended…read morethis restaurant for my wife and I. We are in town for a show and decided to stop by on our way into Knoxville. It was about 3:00 and the restaurant was on a 45 minute wait. We decided to sit at the bar and have an appetizer while we waited for our table. They were unusually busy because of college graduations. We had a shrimp appetizer which was recommended by the bartender. It was delicious! It had the right amount of spice for us. Our table was ready right as we finished our appetizer. The hostess was very polite and asked us if we were celebrating anything special.. We were promptly greeted by our server Elisabeth who was wonderful. She told us the specials and inquired if it was our first visit. We ordered the espresso rubbed ribeye w/ a baked potato & Caesar salad. We decided to share a steak and ordered an extra wedge salad. Everything was delicious. The steak was a perfect medium. The butter that is served with the bread is heavenly. I was thrilled with my Caesar salad that had anchovies on top. My wedge salad was amazing. This was one of the best steaks we have ever had. We would highly recommend the restaurant for lunch or dinner. 5 ask for Elisabeth if you want a wonderful dining experience!

We're in Knoxville this week for a conference and had been staying downtown, mostly walking or…read moretaking shuttles everywhere. Tonight, we needed to run to the store, and while driving away from the city we actually commented on how there didn't seem to be many restaurants around. A few minutes later, we spotted Ye Olde Steak House sitting off the road on the left and immediately thought, "That place has character." After shopping, we decided to head back and give it a try...and I am SO glad we did. Walking inside felt like stepping into an old rustic cabin full of warmth and history. We were greeted by a gentleman in an apron who welcomed us with a smile and joked, "Well, I don't typically seat people, but let's give it a try." He laughed, found our server, Kendall, and got us settled at a table. From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere felt homey, genuine, and completely unpretentious in the best possible way. The gentleman chatted with us for a moment and mentioned he had worked there for 57 years. When we looked at the menu and read the story on the front, everything clicked...this place is truly a Knoxville institution that has perfected its craft over generations. The menu was refreshingly simple: appetizers, sandwiches, sides, steaks, prime rib, chicken, shrimp, combos, specialties and desserts. No gimmicks. Just great food done right. Kendall was our server, and she was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. So kind, genuine, attentive, and full of great recommendations. We started with the charbroiled shrimp she suggested, and WOW...incredible flavor. Served with drawn butter, but honestly didn't even need it. We could have easily ordered a second round. The salads were old-school perfection: fresh iceberg lettuce, tomato, purple onion, carrots...exactly the kind of starter salad I love. We added bacon and cheese, and the homemade ranch was fantastic. Then came the star of the show: our filets. As a native Texan, I do not take steak lightly. We are surrounded by incredible steakhouses and barbecue back home, so I came in ready to judge. The gentleman who was cooking actually brought the steaks out himself and asked us to cut into them to ensure they were cooked properly. Y'all...this steak was fantastic. Tender like butter. Perfectly cooked. Honestly a great steak...sure kicked the pants off some of those high-end steakhouses that charge triple the price. My baked potato was perfectly cooked and a decent sized potato too. And I have to mention the little touches too...the club crackers and cheese spread they bring to the table when you arrive were an unexpected surprise. I'm not a big bread person so I enjoyed that difference. One of my favorite parts of the evening was simply watching the dining room around us. Prime rib plates were flying out nonstop, and at one point the woman behind us gave her husband a bite of hers. He closed his eyes and said, "Oh my gosh, that is amazing!" You could literally see the joy on his face. Safe to say when I return to Knoxville, I WILL be ordering the prime rib. As the night went on, we realized the gentleman who originally seated us was actually the owner, David. He came back by to check on our meal, and later we saw him bussing tables and helping everywhere he could. When we asked if he does it all, he simply smiled and said one of his servers was out sick and he wanted to help. Kendall later confirmed he's the owner and told us, "He's the kindest man. He does everything...cuts meat, seats tables, helps cook, cleans up... whatever is needed." She also said she truly loves working for him, and honestly, you can feel that culture throughout the restaurant. This isn't a flashy, fancy steakhouse...it's something different. It's authentic. Family-owned. Generational. A place built on hard work, hospitality, consistency, and genuinely outstanding food. If you're visiting Knoxville or even just passing through, look this place up and make the stop. Thank you to David, Kendall, and the entire team for such an unexpectedly amazing dining experience. We'll absolutely be back.

There were many things that were unimpressive to me at first- no reservations, didn't have wine,…read moredecorating was ok, no dress code..... BUT THE FOOD WAS SOOOO GOOD!!!! Started with the charbroiled shrimp with drawn better- this was so good that we got a second order of it! We then ordered the T-bone which was perfectly cooked and melted in our mouth. My husband ordered the broccoli casserole (I made fun of him) but it was amazing too! The food here is incredible and I highly recommend!

Came here on a Sunday, it had just snowed the night before so the restaurant wasn't super busy, but…read moreit still had a good crowd. We had heard of this place for a while and wanted to check it out and we're so glad we did. The food and service were amazing. Walking in it's a narrow restaurant, that has a bar on one side and tables on the other with kinda a rustic feel to it. We were seated immediately and our drink orders were taken. Since we hadn't been there before we got water and then pursued the menu a little for drinks. I had a question between two drinks and the server was very good at describing the drinks and ultimately decided to try the Darryl Strawberry, while my husband got the Nor'easter. The drinks came out and they were really good. They weren't overly strong, you could taste the bourbon in each of them, but it wasn't overpowering. For food we got the OPA! to start and then the Billy for me and the Mother Clucker for him. The OPA was awesome. It's pan seared feta with honey and served with fresh bread. The honey added a little extra sweetness to the feta which went really nicely with the crusty bread. The Billy had goat cheese, bacon, onions and, a tomato jam on it. It was delicious. The creamy goat cheese with the bacon and smokey tomato jam all went amazingly together. I got onion rings as my side, which were crunchy hot and so so good. The Mother Clucker was also really good. I only had a bite of it to try, but was definitely impressed. My husband upgraded to the duck fat fries which were out of this world. Super crunchy, great flavor. Our server kept checking back on us the whole time making sure we were satisfied with our drinks and food, but we had absolutely no complaints. This is a great place for a date if you want good food or to hang out with friends. We will definitely be back.

Do all restaurants decline over time? Think this one is…read morehanging on by popularity not quality. Burger overcooked & mac&cheese, cold, the m&c last visit was night and day. Fries quite lackluster and tasted like it was cooked in very old grease. Got the old fashion on point.

My family and I are from out of town and saw amazing reviews and photos from the Appalachian, so we…read morecouldn't pass it up. Our server--I believe his name was Joe--was incredibly attentive and accommodating. Food arrived VERY quickly. We had multiple people check on us throughout our dinner, all very polite. We ordered the fried chicken skins, buffalo frog legs, and bone marrow as appetizers. The chicken skins were HUGE and deliciously crunchy. The buffalo frog legs were very tender. The bone marrow paired very nicely with the bread it's served with. All were very tasty. For the main dishes, we got the 48 oz Tomahawk ribeye (topped with bone marrow butter and a side of fries), as well as the wood grilled lamb. We asked that the tomahawk be rare, specifying charred on the outside and still mooing on the inside, and they absolutely nailed it. The outside, especially the fat, was seared beautifully--it was absolutely delicious. The fries were very fresh and flavorful as well. We'd never had lamb before, so we asked our server to have them cook it the way he suggested. It was cooked phenomenally, and the flavors with the blackberry reduction were amazing. The goat cheese grits weren't overpowering, they were the best cheese grits I've had. The cornbread went very well with the steak. For dessert, we got the blackberry and blueberry cobbler, and the goat cheese cheesecake. They were both mouthwateringly delicious. I'm still thinking about that cobbler... Overall, there was not a single thing to complain about during our visit--besides it having to come to an end, lol. The food was absolutely phenomenal, and we'd never had a dining experience quite like this one. I absolutely recommend The Appalachian, it's well worth the money.

After reviewing the receipt, I noticed we were charged for the side dish that came with the filet…read moremignon, despite it being the wrong one, which we had already pointed out to the staff. To make matters worse, this overpriced restaurant also adds a credit card processing fee. Unbelievable. Because of this, I've lowered my rating by one star and would strongly recommend saving your money and dining elsewhere.

Rarely post a review, yet rely on yelp 99% of the time when I travel for work or leisure. Local…read moreGoat didn't disappoint. I think I'm a foodie given the countless years of dining out for work and pleasure. The food at Local Goat is phenomenal. If you're in question what to order just sit at the bar and let Katie choose for you and Megan take care of you. I went back a second night in a row to experience their exceptional service and company, although minus one the next night (her name escapes me). Just go to learn more of the inside joke. Cheers to them both and Local Goat! Thank you!

Travis is the best waiter I've ever had In a restaurant.Would strongly recommend requesting him…read more Good was great too.

Lonesome Dove is an absolute dining EXPERIENCE! Every course of our meal is always so well thought…read moreout, delicious and makes us excited about our next visit. Everything is so good, the service is top tier and the building is a beautifully restored historical place that will blow your mind. I highly recommend Lonesome Dove as one of the very best I've ever been and I tell everyone I know to check it out. Make sure you try something you normally wouldn't and thank me later. Food is so good I always forget to take pictures...

I picked this place off of Eater's recommendations for Knoxville, and I recognized the Chef from…read moreFood Network. Unfortunately, it's very expensive and not great. I ordered the Wild Game Fettine Trio, which the bartender described as a 3-meat charcuterie board. When I'm told 'charcuterie board', I expect to be able to assemble different bites, using the meats, maybe some spreads, a cheese or two...no. This was 3 sliced meats, served on a board next to a bowl of pickles and a whole serrano pepper. The meats were incredibly underseasoned. You needed to eat them with the pickles and pepper to get any flavor, and then you only tasted the pickles and pepper. Disappointing based on the exciting description the menu promised. For the entree, I ordered the lamb chops, medium rare. They were served two single chops and one double chop. The double chop came out still complaining about being carved. Sinewy, blue rare. Giggled like jello when touched. Showed the kitchen has the quality control of an upscale Applebees. I don't normally send things back, but this could barely be cut in its current state, let alone chewed. It came back still undercooked, but at least edible. They took my cut piece, put it in the oven for 30 seconds, and gave it back. Kitchen doesn't seem to care much about what it is serving, especially given the $68 price tag for the dish. Manager was apologetic, but offered no adjustment to the bill. I paid $180 for myself to get barely edible food. There must be better places in Knoxville, given the exorbitant price tag and the lack of quality control. Keep searching...

Reviews show it is a new location, and you can tell. They haven't quite grown into this large…read morespace, but it is well appointed. Appears to not have their beer/wine/liquor license yet. The staff was stellar and attentive. They made sure the steaks were cooked as we liked and made their rounds without being obtrusive. The food was okay. Not bad, but not noteworthy. The Cesar salad was bland and overdressed. The broccoli cheddar soup was sad. The ribeye was somewhat overpriced but cooked correctly. The fried green tomatoes were just right. And the bourbon pecan pie was on point, well balanced on sweetness.

Fantastic service, and really good food. Came here for a family outing and glad we did. My mom is…read moretough to please, and even she was impressed. No complaints. Surprisingly cheaper than expected too

Reservations for sure! Place was packed,last December..but they were all very attentive. The wrap-…read morearound, cold salad station was well worth the price of admission alone! So fresh, and varied. It was a new experience, as four of us had yet to experience a Brazillian Steak house. Highly reccomend, especially for special occasions.

Cautions: look at prices before you come - don't get sticker shock. Don't fill on salad or…read morechicken/sausage, lean on the beef though the chicken was the best prepared when we visited. We didn't care for the lamb this visit. Prepare how the service works - you have a card that is red on one side and green on the other. Green side up means you want more meat. A server will come around with one choice at a time. Either take some, or not. The small tongs are for picking up your serving from the server. Do try the pineapple, it's very good. I'm wheelchair bound and they were very accommodating though it was tight in places. They are fully accessible. It was crowded when we visited so a touch loud at times. Overall a good visit but -1 star for price vs quality. Make a reservation or chance waiting long.

I saw reviews about the menu prices being wrong over 6 months ago and thought no way they are still…read moreincorrect, well they are. They advertise one and charge you another, not what a respectable place does!! Food was ok, catfish sandwich was not good, bad bun and bad tartar.

Food was Great prices are good. Family owned and operated. I recommend you and your family try.read more

What a pleasant surprise! When you are forced to make a food choice bc you are known as the yelper…read moresometimes you just have to make a decision and boy did this one pay off. Do not let the outside of this place turn you away. It looks like a throw away but you would be doing yourself a dis service. Do not sleep on the Neva's potatoes or the Awesome Avocado Jack Burger subbing the veg burger for a meat burger... they are a steak house. Two others changed their orders after I ordered. It was excellent. It would be a vibey spot for a drink or dinner.

Yesterday after running some errands, we decided to go to Copper Cellar for lunch. My biggest…read morecomplaint about Copper Cellar is that there's only one ramp on the other side of the parking lot to get on the sidewalk. After we ordered, they brought us freshly baked sourdough bread. I thought the bread had a strong sourdough taste and was incredibly soft. For my meal, I ordered Maryland Crab Cakes and they were served with one side and I decided to go with blue cheese grits. The crab cakes had a beautiful golden brown crust and were incredibly lumpy. I thought the grits were very creamy and had a mild blue cheese flavor. I highly recommend trying the crab cakes with the grits. My mom chose the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad and she loved it. My dad got the chicken salad sandwich with fries and he thought it was good. If you're ever in the area of Copper Cellar, I highly recommend checking them out.