Went to Kefi recently and had Chris as our bar tender. We had the best mixed drinks ever! Kefi has always had good food but this was the first time we really had outstanding drinks! I would highly recommend this place as not only as a great food destination but also a place where you can get some of the best mixed drinks in Knoxville when Chris is at the helm! read more

One of my new favorite spots in K-Town. Everything we had was fresh, authentic, and soooo tasty, even the beet chips came fresh out of the fryer! Service was great on a busy Friday night. Perfect date night! Travis was our server this evening, and he was absolutely fabulous!! If you haven't tried Kefi, yet, I don't know what you're waiting for. read more

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Loved this place! The small plate concept is awesome because you get to try multiple dishes and share everything (or not!). We tried the avgolimono soupa, beef fatayar, keftedes, and galaktoboureko for dessert. The soup was so light and delicious. It's like an upscale chicken and rice soup. The beef fatayar were seasoned so well but I especially liked putting the tzatziki sauce from the meatball dish on them so they weren't so dry. My husband really liked the keftedes but I think because I'm sensitive to textures they weren't for me. The dessert was SO GOOD! I wasn't sure what to expect based on the description but the custard was warm and the pastry was flaky with just the right about of honey for sweetness. I could eat them every day! We also tried the Raki which was good and similar to a less sweet absinthe. With the meal though I preferred my glass of house white wine. It was dry and perfect. Can't wait to go back and try something else! read more

Kefi - Raki - Mediterranean Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Not a good experience and the food was seriously hit and miss. It started off well with a nice salad and eggplant dish, but the restaurant was so cold and drafty that it required we stay fully coated. Once I brought this to their attention they did work to resolve it. So we hung in there. Dishes got progressively worse (we ordered quite a few things) and eventually we had to complain. The owner attempted to explain away the bad taste as our inexperience or that other restaurants did it differently (ie we have had these dishes in other cities that were prepared quite well and I guess he was saying he did it right and our taste buds were wrong... hmmm... head scratcher there.) so he agreed to adjust our bill a little. Now we are left sitting there still quite hungry, so we order another dish we felt would be a "safe bet"... roasted chicken. It got us full but frankly it was barely better than KFC at 3 times the cost. Why we ordered dessert after all this, I do not know, but what came next might best be described as "Walmart Baklava" - it tasted like what I imagine Baklava would taste like if Walmart served it at their food court. And of course we got Luke warm coffee and tea to go with it. I think the staff tried to make a bad situation better but we paid over $100 for a very bad experience, and had numerous truly awful tasting dishes. Oh and the music was boom boom boom stuff non-stop. Not fitting at all. Not recommended. read more

Went back for my second visit. Rolled solo this time, ate at the bar. The atmosphere was just as I remembered. The bartenders are awesome, my water never went empty. The food, AMAZING! I'm officially making this my favorite restaurant. I plan to make dinner there at least once a week. read more

We came here for my birthday dinner and I absolutely LOVED everything about Kefi. From the plush private booths you can have a cozy private dining experience. I was not familiar with many of the menu items (all of which were delicious) but our server Doug P. was the best of the best. He started us out with Saganaki which is a feast for the eyes as well as the pallet. After that we shared Garides and Kokinisto (sort of a surf and turf combination). Everything was prepared and presented to absolute perfection. I am now a huge fan of Greek / Mediterranean cuisine and can't wait to go back to try more dishes! Also, I can't stress this enough...ASK FOR DOUG P. as your server!! read more

Not sure what the big deal is about this place. Went with several friends. The baba ganoush was average. Naf Naf Mediterranean is just as good, cheaper and made from scratch. Overall, appetizers were nothing special. For the main course, we had the short ribs and fried chicken. Was meant to feed 3 to 4 people. It didn't. Basically, the short ribs were good, but my wife's pot roast tastes exactly the same, And for a lot less! The fried chicken was, well, fried chicken. Nothing special. Could get it anywhere and it would taste basically the same. So, the food didn't surprise me. The bill very much surprised me. Anyway, not bad, but certainly not worth the price. read more

My husband and I have been a few times now, so I feel confident giving this place 5 stars. Our anniversary was on Memorial Day this year, and our usual celebratory restaurants weren't open (Emilia and Lonesome Dove), so we made reservations at Kefi instead. We were not disappointed! First, as others have said, the atmosphere is perfect for a date: low lighting, cool music, and trendy/glam decor. The mezze-style dishes also make dining there feel like more of an event, which we like. When we went for our anniversary, we started by looking through their extensive cocktail list where everything looks delicious, and I think I said something like, "since it's our anniversary, let's get the one with champagne in it!" Our server must've overheard me, because at the end of our meal, he told us to pick out a dessert on the house since it was our anniversary. It was sweet and special! read more

Amazing Mediterranean cuisine! Delicious would definitely go back! The saganaki, cauliflower, garlic shrimp and the dolmades were our favorite. The flavors were unlike anything I've ever had. Make reservations and come with a group so you can order and share a few various plates! read more

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I am not sure I can add much to the other reviews but we had such a wonderful experience last night that I felt they deserved a glowing review. Make reservations if you can. We showed up at 6 pm on a Friday evening and there was a 45 minute wait. They have a full service bar one could wait at, as well as a nice lounge area behind the restaurant with comfortable seats. We started off with drinks and apps. The cocktail flight is a genius idea. Not sure why no other Knoxville restaurant has picked up on it. I tried 3 delightful cocktails, each one a good size pour and each one was absolutely delicious. The Baba Ganoush was incredible. I was pretty much full after mostly finishing the serving by myself We got our table a few minutes into our apps and service was impeccable. We shared a bunch of small plates including meat pies, grape leaves and the beet salad. Our friends had just returned from a trip to Greece and they raved about how the food at Kefi was as good as what they had in Greece. Everything was really good and we had lots of leftovers to take home. Kefi was also reasonably priced. The ambience is nice enough for a very special event but the price tab would also work for a quick dinner on a day you don't feel like cooking. The owner was there during our visit and sweetly checked in on us a few times. I wasn't completely sure how I was going to feel about Kefi when the opening was announced but I am so glad they are in the neighborhood and I can't wait to visit again! read more

Walking into Kefi is like walking into a sophisticated big city restaurant! Beautiful design and a striking bar area in the middle of the restaurant! The food is amazing! This restaurant is run by the family who owned one of our past favorites, the west Knoxville Kalimata Kitchen . We have gone three times and each time the food is incredible! We have had the appetizer with three dips and pita. We really enjoyed the spicy feta dip and the muhammara ( SP?). The most amazing entree we had were the short ribs served on polenta . I am not sure how they cooked the short ribs but they were incredibly tender and rich! The servers and staff members are friendly and helpful! They have a ice selection of wines, beer and some yummy craft cocktails ! A wonderful restaurant! read more

What a great addition to the Old City! My husband and I decided to try Kefi based on their amazing cocktail menu. The drinks did not disappoint, and we were equally impressed by the variety and quality of the food. The service was excellent, and each round of small plates we ordered came out almost immediately. Omg... the warm butter and toasted pine nut hummus was to die for. The atmosphere is both classy and cozy. This will definitely be a top dinner destination when hosting friends from out-of-town! read more

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This is authentic as you can get in Knoxville !! I am not Greek but , I have had many Greek meals and the food is prepared perfectly! This is going to my regular spot. There is nothing like good Greek cooking. Give it a try, you may need a reservation this is a popular spot. Seating at the bar is usually open for no reservations. read more

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We are new to the area and so glad we took a friends recommendation and gave Kefi a try! Elegant restaurant with lovely decor. Great for a special occasion or date night. The cocktails were amazing! The staff took such good care of us. We were with another couple and we shared several plates and enjoyed everything. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Kefi - Cheese flambé - Mediterranean Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Had an amazing time! Food was incredible. Cocktails were superb! Ambiance and service were excellent as well. Had beets, cauliflower, octopus, shrimp, hummus and tzatziki spread with pita. Will definitely be back next time we're in Knoxville. read more

Kefi - Cocktail flight! Who does that? Super fun!! - Mediterranean Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Great ambiance! It feels like you aren't in Knoxville. Spicy feta is great and the larger plates have plenty for 2 people. We each ordered a "For the Table" dish and had more than enough food for three people. read more

Kefi - Mediterranean Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Had dinner at the bar on a Sunday. Seats were very comfortable and the ambient sound level was low so it was easy to carry on a conversation among the three of us. A party next to us mentioned that cocktail flights were available so we tried them and they were fun and delicious! We got appetizers and a moussaka for sharing and had a great time read more

Kefi - Cocktail flight - Mediterranean Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Fantastic experience and amazing food every time. The short ribs are delicious. Great place for sharing small plates and trying new foods.

Absolutely fantastic meal and experience. We came here for our anniversary and making a reservation was a very easy process. We were seated in an adorable and cozy booth, and our waitress was incredibly kind and attentive. She gave us the perfect recommendations based on our preferences for cocktails and food. Every bite was something to savor! I highly recommend this restaurant, and I am excited to go back. read more

Kefi - Try a cocktail flight to sample more than one of their amazing drinks. - Mediterranean Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Will give this another try. No better than my first visit. I just don't care for their seasonings and style of cooking. Tried a lamb shank and cinnamon was the seasoning that slapped you in the face. Also tried the short ribs over polenta. Could not eat the naturally gluten free polenta, not sure what they did to it. The short ribs were nice and tender. I doubt I will return. We were part of a group and majority rules. read more

Overpriced food. It looks great but don't think it's worth the money. It just looks like a fancy place that can charge you the high price tag. read more

Our dinner was incredible! The service was fantastic. We tried everything recommended by Doug our server and he was spot on! It is now on the list of our top 5 in Knoxville! Will be back for sure. Come with a large party and share lots of choices! Fun atmosphere and excellent cuisine! Thanks Doug for a great evening and experience! read more

Nice ambiance and good food. Not my favorite Greek restaurant but some dishes were excellent!

this place is amazing!!! Great service and lovely atmosphere. if you love trying new foods, this is the place to go. The drinks are unique and delicious. The saganaki was the best dish out of the whole dinner. They light it on fire in front of you. Will be going back soon! read more

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We have been here twice and plan to go back again and again! The food is always incredible and the cocktails are worth the trip all th themselves! read more

What a wonderful place to spend an evening. Whether it be a business dinner with out of town clients with good taste, to an intimate date night with someone you want to impress, to a fun night with friends, Keri is the spot. The food is simply excellent - I have yet to enjoy something from this menu that was one of the best examples of that dish I ever had. And the cocktails - from what I understood, they pre-batch every cocktail and make all their own cocktail ingredients. The results are spectacular. Top this off with great service and a really nice ambience, and Kefi is a personal favorite, for Knoxville and beyond. read more

Fantastic upscale/urban Greek food. Bespoke handmade cocktails. Love this place and the service is outstanding.

Attended a special jazz brunch event today and Kefi was excellent as always. Great music, bottomless champagne drinks, and incredible food. Service was also wonderful. A great experience and one we hope to repeat soon. read more

hit and miss. when the kitchen is on it is a. great experience. however when it is off - which seems like half the time, it is not good at all. Servers need to monitor the kitchen since they suffer when the food is coming out bad. After a couple of bad experiences in a row, it is off the list. read more

We love Kefi! Food and drinks are wonderful. Try the octopus. One of my absolute favorites. Also love getting the bar tenders drink of choice! read more

We kind of stumbled on this restaurant looking for something different. We were treated like royalty. Atmosphere was welcoming. Seated right away. Server was extremely helpful with current knowledge of the menu as well as great suggestions. The food was fresh and delicious. The cocktails were exceptional. I urge you to try this place. You will not regret it. read more

Came here Aug 8th for dinner and was amazed by the Greek food selection. Beautiful dining room and decor. Very friendly and knowledgeable wait staff. Can't wait for my next visit read more

Wonderful plates for the whole table will leave you feeling stuffed! I can't wait to go back and try the next round of plates! read more

Kefi - Cheese plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Was craving Greek food, so came here for date night. The ambience and service were superb. Started with craft cocktails, Saganaki and Teropita. All were delicious. For mains we had the lamb pie and roasted chicken which were excellent. Will definitely be back. read more

Great drinks, great food. Our server, Chris, was very professional and did a fantastic job explaining the menu and all it has to offer. Will definitely be back! read more

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Octopus, giant beans, and falafel were all really really good. They have a dish that's a cheese and bread appetizer that they set on fire at the table: it's pretty, but not worth it. It's kind of lacking as far as flavor profile Best old fashioned in town read more

WONDERFUL ambiance. The space is beautiful, the bar is gorgeous, and the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely a great place to come and have a cocktail (which were delicious). We didn't feel rushed to order or eat, and were able to catch up with our friends and move through the meal comfortably. We started with the warm butter + toasted pine nut hummus. Could have eaten this twice. It was delicious, and they didn't hold back on the pine nuts- which was a win. We moved next to the Saganaki- flaming cheese- which was also yummy. The fig was a treat. We had the Garides- large shrimp which I ended up liking way more than I thought I was going to. We finished with the Souvlaki- the chicken that had pita, and all the fixings. Plus a nice and tangy tzatziki sauce. Overall, a really enjoyable dining experience, and we definitely plan on going back when we are in town. read more

Kefi - Mediterranean Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Beautiful decor. Delicious food. Don't sit by the kitchen if you want quiet! Very nice bar seating too. The lamb is delicious!

The food and cocktails were amazing!! Definitely recommend getting a drink flight so you can try multiple - I had the waiter pick mine so it was a surprise! I ordered the special that night, a filet with demi glaze sauce! Highly recommend! read more

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The staff here are polite, friendly, and helpful and the food is even better than the staff! calming atmosphere actually, you don't feel too crowded If you have not been, you may not realize what you are missing out on... wife and I enjoyed thoroughly! Ferris Jordan read more