McAlister&#x27;s Deli

Kait was a Fantastic server. Very attentive and polite, came back to check on us multiple times,…read moreand was prompt with coming back after requests for drink refills etc Restaurant was nice, but bland. Not much to look at and nothing unique about it. Everything was clean, place seems to be pretty new. Hostesses were friendly and we got a table for lunch immediately. Food was mediocre. Lamb sausage was nothing special. Tried a vegan pepperoni -- wouldn't recommend. $60+ for two pizzas was an obscene price for the quality and the location. It's Knoxville, not DC. Wouldn't go back. $100 after tip was too much for such a mid-tier meal. Shout out to Kait for doing her best to create a good dining experience, her efforts were noted.

We tried Tomato Head for the first time today and had mixed feelings about the experience. Service…read morewas fine as we were greeted promptly and our server was friendly and efficient. Ambience was meh with lousy (loud) acoustics. I could easily hear the crying babies from across the restaurant as well as the conversations from surrounding tables. Our food was fine. I opted for a sandwich and my wife had an appetizer for her meal. We probably would have opted for something more substantial but... The prices for pizza here are outrageous. On the menu there are several 14 inch pizzas that are priced OVER $40!!! Give me a break, I can go down the street and get a 3-course steak dinner for $39.99 at a really nice restaurant. Yes, I know that management will probably respond to this review crying about rising costs. There's just no way to justify a 14 inch pizza that costs close to $50. You are going to price yourself out of existence.

Dining room

The "Oh Girl" Sandwich, a newbie to the tomato head menu! Delicioso, chef's kiss

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Small Pizza

Firehouse Subs

3.1(29 reviews)

This is the third time i have been to this location and this is the second time that my order was…read morenot right.

While the food was good, the staff was rude. They are supposed to be open until 9, but we were…read morepretty much made to be felt unwelcome in the establishment by 8:45, with lights and tv being turned off. (We were watching the tv and it was turned off without even asking us)

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Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

4.3(103 reviews)

0.5 mi

Here on a business trip and I am not from the area. I like Texas BBQ and really enjoy KC BBQ. I've…read morehad numerous occasions to eat both in their home states. However, I found this place on Yelp close to my hotel and may have found my new favorite BBQ! I truly enjoyed the slow smoked meats and the zesty TN BBQ sauce. Meats were tender and juicy, not dry or overcooked at all. Sauce was fantastic and the sides were spot on. The complimentary biscuits were even better than I was hoping. Dining area was clean and service was fast and courteous. I don't know if all TN BBQ is this good but Jim 'N Nick's was spot on tonight! I'm glad I dragged a coworker with me to also enjoy the meal and she also loved the food. Keep it up. Not sure how often I'll be in Knoxville but next time, I'll surely be back.

Came with a healthy appetite to meet friends and "break bread" together. Upon entering, one orders…read morefood at a cashier station, pays and receives an order number to place on a table, finds a table and ten fills one's drink from a soda/tea/water station. Within a few minutes, orders began arriving. Every order did arrive correctly - hot food hot and cold food cold. My soup (brisket chili) and salad (fresh, crisp) tasted quite good although the soup seemed a bit spicer than expected. I would recommend it though I've tasted similar bbq elsewhere. The restaurant is clean, the dining room open, and the servers efficient. There's a large, covered outdoor area, and the business does offer a quality catering service.

Inside restaurant

3 Meat Plate - Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Jalapeño Sausage with Macaroni & Cheese & Collard Greens ($35) 2.11.25

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Includes drive thru

Nixon's Deli

3.8(58 reviews)

2.1 mi

Hate to see this Bearden location go. A classic Knoxville institution. As always the the place is…read morefull of friendly faces and my peppered beef was outstanding, with the smoked potato salad and topped it off with the locally famous banana pudding. Everyone is hoping they can work out another Bearden location. Thanks to Lisa and her team.

Save your money. I ordered a turkey and roast beef sandwich, with cheese, mayo, olives,…read morepepperoncinis, and mushrooms. They gave me 2 peices of olive, forgot the pepperoncinis and mushrooms... there was no flavor. I also got the pasta salad which was a tiny serving and not very good. I would skip this place. Nothign special about it and not at all flavorful. Go to a place that will listen to your order

Not good

Peppered Beef w/ provolone

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Jersey Mike's Subs

2.9(37 reviews)

2.9 mi

I give very few single star ratings but I was so disappointed! First, let me be honest that I…read moredidn't eat here. But it was because the service was awful. There was a line, one person taking orders and 4 others propping orders and serving customers. The group of 3 in front of me placed their order. As I stepped to the counter, the employee turned and walked away! I know they were quasi-busy but there were also two customers behind me so where are you going? He came back to add an item to the people before me's order and then turned to help cook! I will say that the restaurant was clean but service...oh the service!

This place is always spot-on. No matter what time of day I'm there, the service, food, and…read moreexperience is always A++. Good job y'all!

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Nixon's Deli

4.0(42 reviews)

2.9 mi

This is a great Nixon's Deli! I recently came with my family and ordered the Italian, and it hit…read morethe spot as always. The food was prepared reasonably quickly (it was busy!) and the staff were helpful throughout. There's a small parking lot outside shared between a few businesses, but I've never really had issues parking there. Overall, Nixon's is one of my favorite sandwich spots, and I'll definitely be back!

Staff is always eager to please. Warm sandwiches or cold, always prepared as you like. I don't…read morelike sauerkraut.... so no problem, they make my Reuben without it. Want mustard or mayo or whatever your customization is, they will happily do it. Or try their "specialty" sandwiches, such as the Pizza Hoagie (yum!) or their Chicken Cordon Bleu served in pita bread. The place is packed at peak lunch, so you might get yours to go

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Rueben

Big Orange BBQ

5.0(2 reviews)

I went in thanks to the vegan chef challenge in March 2025. This is a small, local non-chain…read morebusiness located in West Town Mall near the food court area that opened last fall. First, you should know, this is definitely NOT a vegan place, but there are some yummy vegan options for plant-based / vegan eaters who happen to be at the mall or are with a crowd who love BBQ. Keep reading (or skim down) for info on the meat products. The two vegan protein options are both soy-based. Then they are seasoned as either "chicken" or "beef." The beef flavored option was tasty, but the texture was a bit "meh." Only 3-4 stars for that. However I chatted with the owner and suggested he consider smoking the soy product, which would help considerably. As for sides, I chose the green beans, which are also vegan, as well as the vegan version of their baked beans. The green beans were fine ... basic green beans. Nothing special - cooked like a typical southern style cut green beans, just without any meat. The baked beans though ...!!! They are the reason for the 5 stars along with the house-made sauces here- more on those in a bit. These vegan baked beans y'all - SO GOOD! They are **SPICY** sweet with just the right amount of tang. The sauce is thick and the beans are perfectly cooked and seasoned. If you don't mind a little burn with your beans these are a MUST! (My mouth is still tingling an hour later!). I was the only customer in the place, so I sat at the counter and chatted with the owner a bit. He told me his "regular" baked beans are made with pork and a healthy dose of brown sugar. The potato salad is a mustard-style potato salad. And apparently there is an "all meat" dish that comes with heaping portions of ALL the meats, and no sides. They have brisket every day in addition to chicken, pork, and sausage. The menu is small, and if you like greens, ask for them. They aren't on the menu. Even though it's in the mall, this place has a modified smoker in the kitchen and so all their meats are smoked daily with hickory. Next, can we talk about the house-made BBQ sauces? There are just two. They are both tomato based sauces: their house sauce, which is mild, and the hot sauce. The hot sauce is probably more of a medium heat so you definitely won't burn your face off. In fact, the vegan baked beans are spicier. But these sauces have a nice blend of tang and sweetness, with just the right viscosity- thick but easily pourable. Really nice. It's a small place but there are a few tables and some seating at the bar (see the photos). On the counter you'll see the traditionally baked cookies. They have lemon, strawberry, chocolate, red velvet, and the owner's favorite, orange. If you're looking for an alternative to the chain BBQ places around, this is a good option. When you go in, tell the owner you saw this review on Yelp. He doesn't think he'll get much business from here. As a long-time Yelper, that makes me laugh. I would never have gone in there if it wasn't for the vegan challenge promoting them. I don't go to the mall much and this place is worth the visit.

The food is great and the atmosphere is super quaint! Service is amazing!! Left happy and full!read more

Entrance and eating area

Various flavors of cookies. The owner says his favorite is the orange. He also has chocolate, red velvet, lemon, and strawberry.

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Menu

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Knoxville Restaurant

4.0(190 reviews)

My son's travel baseball team had their team meal here. We were visiting from Nashville and dined…read morehere after tournament games. They accommodated 5O of us! The service was spot on and the food here was so good!! I had the red fish tacos and I loved them so much. Each of my family members raved about what they ordered too. I definitely recommend this sports bistro if you are in the Knoxville area. The sports themed ambiance was really fun!

Food! Service and environment is always phenomenal, this is my go to bar, beer is always cold and…read morefood is always good

The place

Hangover Burger

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August 5, 2024

Union Jack's

3.8(59 reviews)

1.8 mi

Great service but don't come late night unless you want police pulling up to question youread more

Not the place for me…read more.. I would guess this is a good place if you are someone from the neighborhood or a regular but it was not friendly and the service was bad. The food was OK, but i expected some English pub type food, but it was just the same type of sandwichs prepared differently. The service was bad. I ordered my food and had pay for it right there just like at a Burger King. They dropped the food on the table and left. Nobody ever checked back to see if it was made correctly or if I needed anything. So many other places with better service and food - definitely a hard pass on a return visit...

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Menu

Potchke Bagel

4.5(108 reviews)

3.4 mi

Finally was able to get my bagel fix, and this place is epic. They were already sold out of a lot…read moreof bagel flavors, but those I got were fantastic. I also got the Reuben and it was delicious and plentiful - I could only eat half, and my family member was more than happy to eat the rest! My niece stopped by later in the week and got the dill bagels and the dill spread, which are both to die for! They also have matzo ball soup that I did not see in the menu. The only bagel I didn't care for was the pumpernickel...it was more like wheat bread and had oats on the outside. If they could add some Jewish bakery items like rugelach, hamantaschen, sprinkle cookies...it would be a one stop shop for me! They also have dr browns soda including diet, a plus.

Damn good bagels!!!…read more Super cute little place with a good amount of seating inside and out. Very clean and bright. Friendly and helpful staff. I've been there three times and tried something different each stop. First up was the magical chicken salad on an everything bagel. Delicious chicken salad with lots of good flavors that didn't overpower each other. Second was the Steak sandwich on rosemary bagel. Not a fan of the steak. Nothing wrong with it, just a personal preference thing but that rosemary bagel was so good. Third trip was the one I will be going back for. The Pastrami Reuben. They recommend getting it on the pumpernickel bagel, but I couldn't pass up that rosemary bagel again, and it made a great pairing in my opinion. Whatever that Potchke sauce is, it really made the sandwich. But as you can imagine, the bagels were the star of the show each time. Nice size with just the right amount of seasonings. The first bite said it just right... perfect thin crackly bite on the outside with nice chewy dense inside, and so flavorful. I've heard that it can be quite crowded during the typical times you would visit a bagel shop so I went "off peak hours". The first time there were probably 10 people in line in front of me, the second time five or six and the third time I walked straight up to the counter. All three times my sandwich came out within just a few minutes of ordering so I would say they are definitely doing something right behind the counter. Only got one photo on my first visit. Was to excited to eat them to remember to take photos on next visits.

Inside

Classy Nova Lox

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A classic latte

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Larry G.

4

7

0

10 years ago

We absolutely LOVE McAlister's! We probably go at least once every two weeks (probably more). The service is spectacular and the value for what you're getting is incredible. The line at the door can be long (apparently others love it too) but they're always able to move people through quickly. They seem to have a pretty good system behind the scenes. In my opinion, probably the best quality for the price in Knoxville. read more

Laure B.

0

8

3

10 years ago

Great - quick - easy place to eat. They have the best tea ever. The new spinach -kale soup is so good !! The French dip Is amazing and the staff at this location was very friendly and helpful to us. Would recommend this place to eat. Family friendly. read more

Trica S.

1

90

16

4 years ago

There's a sad employee one of your locations deserves more empathy than the stupid police department of Knoxville Tennessee

Kevin S.

0

15

0

7 years ago

Now this place is a go to place for our family. The food is always good and the salads are amazing.

Kevin H.

0

4

0

12 years ago

Thumbs down. We waited over 40 minutes for our food. Unacceptable. Very disappointed.

Ang D.

52

9

0

9 years ago

The customer service is outstanding!

McAlister's Deli - delis - Updated September 2026

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