We sat outside. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Jenna Loveless was one of the best servers we have had in years. The ahi tuna salad was great. Would highly recommend! Hopefully you will get her section! read more

First time trying this restaurant and they blew it out the water! [[HIGHLIGHT]]During your wait there is seating outside and a path to the boats that were gorgeous![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait time was spot on, 25 mins and we were seated on the porch which was beautiful We ordered calamari and spinach dip was delicious and we ate it all My daughter and I ordered the sirloin, me with a sweet potato and my daughter got a regular potato. I had a Caesar salad and my daughter a regular salad. My husband got the special which was halibut with asparagus and broccoli! Which he ate it all!!! We have become lovers of this restaurant!!!! Waytago!!!! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]While visiting Tennessee, I was told I had to check out Lakeside Tavern for the views, and it definitely lived up to the hype![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We went on a busy day, so there was a bit of a wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We grabbed seats at the bar, ordered a couple of drinks, and watched the FIFA World Cup while we waited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I started with the Lavender French 75, and it ended up being my favorite drink of the night. It was light, crisp, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once we were seated, we got a table outside overlooking the lake, and the view alone made the wait worth it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the fried calamari to share, which was tasty, and for my entrée I went with the ribeye cooked medium rare with mashed potatoes. The steak was flavorful, tender, and had just the right amount of marbling. I tried a couple more cocktails throughout dinner, but I kept thinking about that Lavender French 75--it was easily the standout. A big thank you to our server, Nicole! She was friendly, attentive, and even played along with our jokes, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Between the beautiful lakeside view, great cocktails, delicious food, and wonderful service, I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in Tennessee again. read more

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4-Star Review We mainly ordered appetizers along with a cup of New England clam chowder, and as someone from New England, I have to say this was one of the most flavorful cups of chowder I've had in a long time. It was loaded with clams and packed with rich, delicious flavor. The calamari was good, but fairly average. I'd love to see it kicked up a notch with a touch of olive oil, garlic, and maybe even a hint of banana pepper flavor. Just an idea, especially since they absolutely nailed the chowder. The real star of the meal was the Ahi Tuna Wonton Stacks. The tuna was seared perfectly, served with real wasabi, and paired with fresh-cut cucumbers that made for a fresh, flavorful bite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant itself was clean, vibrant, and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The views overlooking the Tennessee River were beautiful, the bar was lively and full of people, and our waiter provided excellent service throughout our visit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Caesar salad was okay, but it didn't stand out compared to the other dishes. Overall, this was a very enjoyable dining experience with fantastic views, great service, and a few standout menu items that would bring me back again. read more

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This was my third or fourth visit over the years but I'm just getting around to a review. Positives: [[HIGHLIGHT]]THE VIEW. We were seated back a row or two from the windows but still had a great view of the lake stretching all across the back of the building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] THE DRINKS. Daughter had the Spicy Strawberry Margarita mocktail, great flavor and fun to look at. I tried the Lavender French even though I don't care for gin. Light, easy to sip, tasted fantastic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]THE DECOR. I lived in Knoxville for 23 years and truly enjoyed reading the photo captions and seeing history of the area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] THE FOOD. Delicious, all of it. Fresh, flavorful, good variety. Come and enjoy it! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful view highlights this local place overlooking a marina.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Eve though there was a line we were seated in 30 minutes. Service is fast; our waiter did forget our salad though. Hawaiian steak was tender and flavorful - a hit! Jerk chicken was okay. The key lime dessert was amazing! read more

Lakeside Tavern - Key lime dessert - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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The manager was actually so rude. The attitude was crazy and disrespectful. If you're going to be spending a ton of money on an expensive dinner and want good service then don't go here because they will treat you like you're nothing. I'm really glad we wasted an evening. Do better lakeside tavern. Go somewhere else. read more

Ordered the Mediterranean Pasta once again. Only negative: the Parmesan cheese sprinkled in one small area of the dish; it melted into the spaghetti that created one small bite of cheesy noodles. Otherwise, great service and tasty food including the salmon salad that was filled with fresh avocados, sautéed mushrooms, tomatoes and a variety of greens and herbs. read more

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I've been to Lakeside a few times now, and I have to say -- I've yet to have anything less than an enjoyable experience. There's plenty of seating throughout the restaurant, and no matter where you sit, the views are lovely. But if the weather's nice, definitely grab a spot on the patio -- it's hands-down the best. As the sun sets, the atmosphere becomes absolutely picturesque. The waitstaff here has been consistently on point every time I've visited -- knowledgeable, attentive, and proactive without hovering. They've always made sure our drinks stayed full, our food came out just right, and that everything was satisfying. The bar deserves its own shoutout. Whether you order something from the menu or ask for a classic, they execute cocktails beautifully. I always feel confident ordering here, knowing I won't be let down. As for the food, I have to admit -- I've only had the trout for dinner because it's that good. It's become my go-to, and honestly, it's hard to find anything comparable elsewhere. We've sampled a few starters too -- the calamari was perfectly done, though I wasn't quite as enthusiastic about the shrimp. Still enjoyable overall! I wouldn't hesitate to come back anytime, and it's definitely a spot I'd bring friends or family to. Just a heads-up: this place gets busy! There's usually a wait, and I'm not sure if they take reservations (something I'll check next time). My advice? Put your name on the list and enjoy a cocktail at the bar while you wait -- it's worth it! read more

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Great outdoor dining as we watch the season come to an end... dining outside.. view of the water .. umbrellas up and a friend to share the afternoon with .. chit chat and a few drinks... bread is always so good and a calamari appetizer!!! TIMEOUT AND ENJOY LIFE... server was attentive and had to tell her let us chill for a while.. then lunch!!! Crab cake sweet potato and broccoli... chicken on a nice salad and lunch was good!! Beautiful afternoon.. great dining and atmosphere and food is always good !! Beautiful restaurant and good service .. an all around great pick! read more

Lakeside Tavern - Lavender cocktail and patio dining - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Staff has a horrible attitude and zero customer service skills. If you are spending the money you deserve some respect from the staff.

Wish they took reservations! Waiter failed to turn in appetizer order! Entrees were good read more

The food was fantastic and so was our waiter. We will certainly return the next time we are in the area.

We had an excellent dinner and experience here! Highly recommend . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We hit open mic night which was great!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

What a way to start a girl' trip! This place has some incredible views, and if you can snag a seat outdoors on the patio and time the sunset just right, you will have recreated our experience! Magical. Our waiter was super kind and thoughtful - he never intruded but always seems to make sure our cocktails were good to go, water glasses refilled and plates removed as needed. Excellent service. The food was amazing as well - I love the bread starter with butter. Who can't appreciate crispy crust with a fluffy doughy center? Perfect, IMO. I ordered their Strawberry salad and loved every bite. The chicken was tender and juicy and paired well with the sweet strawberry bites. What a wonderful space. The sunset from our table was gorgeous - take a look at the pics. This is date night material, lol. And the grounds as we made our way to our cars just highlighted all the great spaces for our next meal here. read more

Great menu, great food, reasonably priced with a variety of options. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful scenery and welcoming service, a bit slow but adds to the relaxing ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would love to stop in again on my travels. read more

This has been a steady go to for a while. Good menu, service is good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]plenty of seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere with lake views[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Came to the Lakeside Tavern with my spouse and father during the Christmas holiday. The food was good and I regret not taking pictures. The server brought us bread and butter that was delicious. I had the citrus shrimp over rice with a side salad. My father and spouse had the veal parmigiana with different sides such as rice, mashed potatoes with gravy, carrots, green beans. We opted out of dessert as we were full. I would definitely reserve a patio table when we return during warmer weather. The outside space has some beautiful views. read more

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Oh man! I told my husband this is now my new favorite place to eat in Knoxville! Everything about it was wonderful- the atmosphere (we ate outside on the covered patio), the service, and the FOOD! Oh man, so very good!! We were there for lunch. We split the Caribbean Jerk Chicken. It comes with sweet potato casserole and broccoli. The chicken came split from the kitchen. One plate had the sweet potatoes and the other had the broccoli. We split those on our own. I almost forgot one of the best parts-the freshly baked bread! It was so soft and came with some whipped butter. Curse you Lakeside Tavern-we would have had a healthy meal without it. But thanks for indulging us! We also both ordered the side salads sans the feta! The dressing--mine was lite raspberry vinaigrette and my hubs ordered the honey mustard --tasted homemade and were delicious. Our server was Chris and he was a great server!! Note: As you're driving through the beautiful area to get here don't assume that the prices are too expensive. The lunch menu is very expansive and very reasonably priced. No idea about dinner however. read more

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With stellar views high above Fort London Lake, this is a sprawling restaurant features excellent service and a tremendous variety on the menu. It's a little secret only locals tend to know about. The snapper was the special of the night, and I love fish! Unfortunately, the snapper I ordered came out overcooked, dry, and partially burned. Even prepared correctly, the quality of the fish was not great. The fries are stellar and highly recommended as are the onion rings, some of the best I've ever had! The key lime pie was unique and not exactly like the authentic versions in Florida. But it was different in a good way, full of flavor with multiple textures. It was very tasty and recommended for fans of key lime pie. They don't take reservations and get very full by 6:30 p.m. on any night. So I'd get there early! read more

Lakeside Tavern - Snapper - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Great service, great food. Amazing bread! That I asked for some to go and made French toast the next day! Highly recommend! read more

Lakeside Tavern - Schnitzel with mashed potatoes and broccoli - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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We went here for our 55th anniversary. My husband had the crab cakes and I had the Jamaican jerk chicken. Both were amazing. Our server, Dylan, was attentive and very pleasant. This is our go to place for special occasions. read more

Not too long ago, my son took me and the family out for lunch at the Lakeside Tavern. We ordered three appetizers .My granddaughters had steak. It looked delicious and I had the almond Troutt, which was also delicious and everything was cooked to perfection. The waiter was very attentive to our drinks. As It was the day before Mother's Day, we had to wait a little bit for our main entrées to be served. There was one little hiccup, and that was that my son's salad did not come out before the main entrée was served.., It wasn't a big deal. We had already had a lot of food and we're taking some home anyway so We just asked for it to be packaged to go. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was casual. It's nice to sit outside and see the lake and the staff was friendly and efficient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food, everything was delicious. read more

Interior was very nice and the hostesses/hosts were very friendly. Server seemed distracted when dealing with us. We never even got a bread basket even though other tables around us received them. Food was good. The pasta portions were giantic, ribs were fall of the bone and the burger was delicious. read more

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My husband and I came for Valentine's Day this year. As usual, the crab cakes are delicious. The bread is good and the crème brûlée was yummy. We got the strawberry cake and brought it home for the kids, it was good. The servers were nice and the ambiance and outside the lake is beautiful. read more

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An oldie but goodie! It has been years since we ate here still as wonderful as my memory!! The best wedge salad in Knox county for sure ! The burger is not too bad either make sure you say yes to the bread ... great views of the lake from any seat in the house. read more

Lakeside Tavern - Lake view - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice Restaurant beautiful view of the lake.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is spectacular little on the pricey side and service is hit or miss. read more

The food was good.. just wish the pasta had a little more seasoning especially the grilled chicken. The Hawaiian sirloin was chef kiss i love ribeyes. But this sirloin was probably the best. The spinach dip was delicious. Love how the restaurant is near the water. There was such beautiful views: read more

Lakeside Tavern - Spinach dip - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Updating my review as I have revisited several times and have had much better experiences. Perhaps its what I ordered the first time. Highly recommend their Hawaiian/Teriyaki steak and their clam chowder. Their complimentary bread is also always good. My only complaint is they removed the caipirinha from the menu, but maybe they did because it's not something most Knoxvillians would know how to pronounce or order - but they were wonderful. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I always think it should be named Lakeview Tavern as it sits high above the lake and the views are great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This was my second or third time dining here and it was another enjoyable experience. I had the ribs and they were perfect in my opinion. The meat came off the bone so cleanly and easily with a knife and fork that I never used my fingers, yet they were moist and tasty. My wife had salmon and my daughter had a shrimp dish that both thoroughly enjoyed. It was a little hectic at one point as a storm blew in, but the staff scrambled to seat everyone inside quickly and with minimal disruption. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All in all, a nice meal in a comfortable setting. Just what we had hoped for![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The food, the service, and the ambiance were all excellent![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband and I will be returning for another date night. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The view and ambiance add to the experience of some excellent tasting food!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The staff does not rush you. You are free to relax. My husband and I will definitely be there again and again. read more

Came for dinner with friends. I think maybe I ordered wrong because they sang the praises. Unfortunately, my cilantro shrimp was less than desirable as it tasted far too salty and not enough cilantro or lime. Even as request for extra sauce yielded indeed the sauce was quite salty. The bread that comes complimentary however was PHENOMENAL! Our server Connor was very kind and we did enjoy the views from the patio! read more

Lakeside Tavern - Cilantro Lime Grilled Shrimp - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

I realize writing a critical review of LT is like complaining about being wet on a rainy day, but...their location keeps them alive. Hostess, waitress both checked out, not a smile to be had between the lot. Bartender service was better but equally detached. In the past, the staff was enthusiastic and friendly; you know you are going to be busy on a warm Saturday night in March-- so why not be friendly when it happens? Edit to add: this was to say nothing of the consitently mediocre food. We hadn't been in a while but the food remains average, with salads and burgers-- next to the bread-- remaining the most consistent menu items. We would come more frequently if the service or food matched the view. read more

This place has a view of the lake. So relaxing and enjoyable. We did notice another guest dealing with a yellow jacket and actually getting stung! The employees were on it trying to figure out where the nest is so that should get fixed. We had the bread as an appetizer and the swordfish and shrimp with sides of rice, mashed potatoes and broccoli for dinner. All were very good. The mashed potatoes were with the skins - so very good! Our waitress Nicole was very attentive too. She told us that they have drink specials during the week so we will have to return sometime. Check it out! They have both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Lakeside Tavern - Specials for the day! - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice serene place to enjoy great food and drinks by the river.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The salads, shrimp and cocktails are fantastic!

Lakeside Tavern never disappoints! I have been here a few times since moving to Knoxville, and I've been impressed by their food and stunning lakeside views. The complimentary bread is incredible- always warm, fresh-baked, and dangerous (because you may not have enough room for the entree if you know what I mean). I have mainly ordered their pizzas and pastas which are always flavorful and filling. I most recently ordered the cajun chicken and sausage pasta and the chicken was seasoned very well with a creamy pasta base. I would have preferred if the chicken was a little more seared and crispy on the outside since it is advertised as "blackened chicken" but it was still very tasty nonetheless. Service is decent but I have had instances where the server takes a while to approach my table, but I understand they get very busy. Overall a very solid spot and somewhere I would go for a nice lunch or dinner! read more

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We were asked to wait 5 minutes for a table in the room to the far right as you walk in. It has a great view of the arm of the lake, and the large windows were opened fully because the weather was so nice. The menu is great, lots of delicious items and the wine selection was pretty good too. Food was fantastic! The service is a little slow, but I felt bad for our waitress, as she had to cover a LOT of acreage between our table and the kitchen, and there was a large group at the table next to us. She was lovely, so I really can't fault her. The layout had much to do with the time it took. I would go back again, especially because the wine was had off that day (Monday?). read more

A pleasant surprise to find this place while spending a few days in Knoxville. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location, ambience and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Was a bit surprised to find schnitzel on the menu, and more surprised that they were out of it. Ordered the fish & chips instead. Hoping to find some great coleslaw as a side, but it's not on the menu. Bummer. Everyone in our party was impressed with the food and lakeside views. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]You are going to this place for the outside ambience and live music, NOT for the service or food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was awful. Poke nacho dish had way too many chips to poke ratio. The maui fish was very fishy tasting. Service was extremely slow. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The live music was great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would I go back? I'd go for a drink and music only. read more