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    Jackie's Dream

    4.5 (302 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Rozalynn B.

    Yelp let me down! Lol, sad face. Or, maybe I let myself down. I let the stars fool me. Didn't read the reviews until we had already ordered and unfortunately, I agree with the reviews that were underwhelmed. We walked in to friendly and inviting service. They were extremely packed, but we got seated immediately. We ordered fried green tomatoes, 2 fried cat dinners with mac n cheese, sides of fried chicken. greens, yams, fried potatoes and the hush puppies..Took the food about 20 mins. The fried green tomatoes were coated too heavy and burned. They fried them wayyyy too well done. Hard as a brick! The catfish filets weren't fried hard enough and weren't seasoned. The chicken was bland. I had to dump salt n pepper on it. The greens were sugary and gross. Yams not sweet enough. Fried potatoes were bomb! Hush puppies were dry. All of the food was fresh and hot though. Our server was pleasant too. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return. They don't believe in seasoning. I can't get jiggy with that. Lmao... atleast I tried!

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    David C.

    If you want a clean diner atmosphere serving stick-to-your-ribs Southern cooking', with friendly service and reasonable prices, Jackie's is the place to go. If you've never been, it may take you several passes before trusting the GPS and pulling into the parking lot. Seriously there is no sign and yet they still draw a crowd. Yup, it's that good. There were four of us who stopped by for lunch after church. Our server, Armeka, explained the specials, took our orders and took care of us well. My wife had the fried chicken, one of our guests had the meat loaf and the other guest and I had the special of the day: Turkey dinner with all the fixin's. There was not a single complaint. It was just solid down-home cooking. The menu has everything from catfish to burgers, fried green tomatoes, collard greens, corn bread and tons of other great dishes from the South. This is a Black owned business preparing trusted Southern recipes handed down through the family from one mama to the next. Mmmmmmm Mmmmmm Good! Try it; your tummy will thank you.

    This place is spot on for home cookin!! Had the fried chicken and catfish both delicious and the sides just as good. The ladies that work there are super friendly and helpful. I just wish closer so I could go more often but when in Knoxville, I will be back.!!

    Knox hot
    Amy R.

    I think I've found the best fried chicken ever. Hands down, best seasoned, juicy chicken, perfectly cooked fried chicken. The Knox hot sauce with the perfectly fried chicken, chef's kiss. The service was also excellent and inside is nothing fancy. Just your typical dinner/dive/hole in the wall establishment where the soul food speaks for itself. I will admit, the sides are meh. The fried okra had the nice breading and seasoning but the mashed potatoes, coleslaw and Mac n cheese were average. However I'd come back solely for the fried chicken alone so they still get 5 stars. They're only open 11-5 but they're definitely worth making time for.

    Tess H.

    The waitress Shae was an angel who escorted us to the gates of heaven. I am not being dramatic when I say this food had me seeing God. The shrimp, fried chicken, and all of the sides were top notch. I am actively scheming ways to return as many times as possible while we are in Knoxville.

    Hot chicken half bird.
    Stephany W.

    Omg y'all! Hot half chicken okra and Mac and cheese. 10/10. Zero regrets. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Soul food at its finest, good music, great service![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ask for Shea she'll do you right!

    fried chicken, slaw, mashed potatoes, corn bread

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    Menu prices online are different so be prepared if you order. I also found a long hair in my food. Poor customer service

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    The chicken is no joke, super hot. You can tell it's hot by the red color but damn. Everything is else was decent.

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    It was very mid, took about 45 mins to get our food while everyone else got there's before us, if your coming here be aware of the wait.

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    Finally made it here! Delicious food and friendly service. Looking forward to go back soon!

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    4.2
    (495 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    This place was recommended to us and we would highly recommend it!…read more It's located in a cute market square in downtown Knoxville, TN - lots of booths and some tables. We dined on a Sunday afternoon and had the place to ourselves. Service was excellent and fast with many folks checking on us throughout our meal. The menu has sandwiches, fried chicken, chicken fingers, ribs and more! It's definitely more focused on chicken. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, grilled chicken sandwich with avocado, 3-piece chicken tenders and kids chicken and fries. Food arrived very quickly and was extremely hot and fresh! Chicken tenders were fresh and thin - a perfect combination. Fries and sweet potatoes were crunchy on the outside and soft inside. We also had the greens and grits, which my husband raved about. A great southern fried restaurant was big portions and delicious food.

    I've eaten a whole lot of Southern comfort food in my life, and somehow nobody ever pulled me aside…read moreand said, "Hey, there's a thing called tomato pie, and it'll change you." Myrtle's finally did, and now I'm questioning every church potluck of my childhood. Where has this been hiding all these years? The tomato pie comes out in a hot little crock with a golden, bubbling crust that smells like grandma's kitchen if grandma was a world-class baker. Think cheesy, creamy, savory layers over tomatoes that taste like they've seen sunshine and prayer. It's rich without being heavy and hits that perfect spot between home cooking and something a chef bragged about in culinary school. If you come here and don't order it, you're robbing yourself. The fried chicken tenders are solid, the tea fine, and the vibe feels like a casual local spot where you can relax after wandering around Market Square. Service was friendly and fine for a not-so-busy afternoon. Still, I'd go back just for that tomato pie. Honestly, I might plan a trip around it. If Myrtle's ever puts out a cookbook, I'd buy it just to see whether there's a secret ingredient or just generations of Southern guilt that kept this dish from me. Order the tomato pie. Trust me.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Lovell Road

    4.5
    (136 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    I have been going to this restaurant for about a year and a half now, and it has personally become…read moreone of my Top 3 favorite restaurants of all time. This is the place that officially made me a fried chicken fan -- and no fried chicken has ever come close to Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken! Address: 126 Lovell Rd, Farragut, TN 37934 Food: 6/5 My go-to meal is the 3-piece Chicken Tenders with French Fries and Baked Beans, with an added Chicken Breast. Gus's chicken is the best fried chicken I have ever had. It's perfectly cooked with an incredible crunch on the outside, while staying moist and juicy on the inside. The spices are absolutely delicious! I've been here over 15 times, and the consistency has always been amazing every single visit. The baked beans are also the best I've ever had. The French fries are seasoned perfectly with a great crunch while still having a fluffy texture inside. ‍Service: 6/5 The service at Gus's is top tier. Every server treats each table like they're the most important customers in the building. Special shoutout to Daisy -- the last few times I've visited, she has been my server, and she remembers me every time. She even knows my order by heart now! She is genuinely one of the nicest and best servers I've ever had at any restaurant. Atmosphere: 5/5 I absolutely love the vibes at Gus's. I always feel right at home whenever I walk in. The design and menu perfectly match the restaurant's personality, and the place is always clean with plenty of comfortable seating. Value: 5/5 The prices and portions are both an A+ for me. I ordered extra food this time, but you can easily get a fantastic and affordable meal here. Final Thoughts I absolutely love Gus's, and it will forever be one of my go-to spots before going to a movie. This is some of the best fried chicken you will ever have -- if not #1, then easily Top 3 of all time. Bring your family, let Daisy take care of you, and enjoy an incredible meal! FEAST Overall Rating: 6/5 Would I Go Back?: Forever and always -- I'll keep coming back

    Despite all the accolades, I must respectfully dissent. Tried Gus's today after wanting to go for…read moresome time. The chicken was good -- just not next level or great. I felt it was kind of tough and not crispy enough. Like a dark, over-fried version. Sides were okay. I like that they had collard greens. Goes well with chicken. Overall: Seems way overhyped. I like CM Chicken better. For Southern style, I've had better as well.

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    Stock & Barrel

    4.4
    (2k reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    We made it into Stock & Barrel just before closing, and we're glad we did. With a big hike planned…read morethe next day, we split a burger and a wedge salad. The burger was cooked a perfect medium, and the wedge was fresh, crisp, and exactly what we were looking for. Even though we arrived late, the service was excellent and never felt rushed. There was still a lively crowd, and the restaurant had a great atmosphere. The bar is especially impressive, with towering shelves stocked with an enormous bourbon selection, and the prices were surprisingly reasonable. Great food, outstanding service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend.

    I really try and not post bad reviews but this is one is needed after our experience last night…read more Please know that we have been to Stock and Barrel many times during our visits to Knoxville and always enjoyed our experience. After last night I'm not sure if we will ever return. We were seated outside at a table that was right in front of the in and out doors. We waited almost 15 minutes before someone came to wait on this. Honestly this would have been longer if my husband hadn't gone in to ask about a server for our table. Mind you, there were plenty of servers walking to help the other tables around us as we were waiting. Finally a server walked up, her name started with an A, and she was very flippant with helping us. I ordered a beer and my husband ordered water and son ordered a soda. We also went on and ordered since we had no idea when she would return for our order. She brought the water and soda but no beer and then we didn't see her (at our table) until our food came out. My beer came out with the food, a good 10 minutes after I ordered it. I know you may be thinking that the bar was backed up but her other table (that arrived after) got their drinks right away and also a 2nd order of drinks before I received my beer. She never came to check on us with our food and spent more time at the table that arrived with her friends. Her attitude and personality was vastly different with our table versus her friend's table. When it came time to get us our check. I saw her roll her eyes and walked towards us. I let it slide instead of calling her out on her actions as I just wanted to leave. We paid our check and left. I truly feel like this will be our last time here because of the service we received. We have many friends who travel to Knoxville for various sporting events (since I'm in that industry) and I always recommend Stock and Barrel. After last night, I'll be recommending some other place.

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