This place was recommended to us and we would highly recommend it! 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. read more

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The chicken had great flavor but a little overcooked. The staff apologized and said there was only one person cooking. However, the collard greens and Mac and cheese were amazing. The staff are very attentive and friendly. It was a great experience read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Myrtle's sign - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I've eaten a whole lot of Southern comfort food in my life, and somehow nobody ever pulled me aside and 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. read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Market Square - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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What a cool spot to visit while on vacay. Definitely that old school fancy vibe, while not being pretentious. Loved the brunch action while looking out over Market square and enjoying $4 bloodies and mimosas! The tenders and sweet potato waffle fries were solid, the pimiento Mac & cheese was delicious! Excellent service on a busy day! read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Hand-Breaded Jumbo Tenders - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We were looking for a last minute dinner when our plans went awry and we were able to get on the Yelp waitlist for Myrtle's and got seated quickly! The service was extremely fast and great- our biscuits came out like 5 minutes after we ordered them. They have a great extensive menu and great cocktails! Everyone was raving about their chicken. I will be coming back for sure! Our server was also great. read more

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$4 mimosas and Bloody Mary's for brunch? Yes please! Lively atmosphere with good drink selection. I tried the Billy chicken biscuit off the brunch menu. Fried chicken with fried goat cheese and pepper bacon relish...DELISH! read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Billy Chicken Biscuit with Grits - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We were craving some southern style fried chicken when in town. This place didn't disappoint. Awesome flavors, good local beer selection, very nice staff. The chicken was juicy with a nice Nashville-type kick to it, hehe One of the things that stood out to us were the homemade buttermilk biscuits - they were delicious. Very cool spot! read more

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Very good place in the Market Square section. Looked near empty when peeking in from outside but once indoors realized the high booths shroud how busy it is. Daniel was our server. Top notch. Your next soda is already delivered when the original is halfway kinda server. The fried pickles are a highlight. The Nashville hot has a good bite and long burn. Not too spicy right away. read more

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The restaurant was filthy! Bathroom trash overflowing, gunk in corners. If they can't keep front of house clean, what is the kitchen like? I love the food but now I'm afraid to eat there. All because your bathroom is disgusting. read more

We had: Nashville hot chicken Tomato pie Fish & grits The fish and grits were delicious, def should have just split this. The hot chicken had too much stuff going on (didn't need the comeback sauce) and was also so large it was hard to eat. The tomato pie was unique but didn't wow me. The collards were better. I probably just ordered the wrong thing, so I'd give it a try again. read more

Best chicken I have ever had! The chicken with waffle batter tenders, cheese muffins, burgers and 1/2 chicken was excellent!! Great friendly service. Good beer assortment on tap. read more

My hubby and I are visiting from Arizona and while exploring downtown Knoxville we stopped here for dinner. The hostesses didn't greet us with any smile and it felt more like they were annoyed we were there. We sat outside and the patio was nice and clean. Our server was nice but quiet and not as interactive but was accommodating when we asked for things. My husband ordered the 3 piece dark meat with mashed potatoes gravy and broccolini and it was very underwhelming. He was looking for the "wow" as it said "famous chicken" but it was just ok. I found it really interesting that in the logo of the restaurant it states "craft beers" but I couldn't locate any list of beers on the menu? I swear I looked everywhere. Now to the good stuff I ordered the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes gravy and macaroni and cheese and it was AMAZING! The crispness of the batter was so good and so were the seasonings. The white gravy was sooo good on top of the steak. The Mac n cheese was basic but good. Didn't taste homemade but the mashed potatoes and gravy were really good. The other good was that the manager came over and asked us how everything was which was a nice touch and you could tell it was genuine. If I could offer any advice to management would be to ask the hostesses to smile and engage a bit more as they are the first impression of a very nice looking restaurant. I'm sure they are sweet girls but it just didn't come across through their service. read more

8/10 - Myrtle's Most dishes are just good, but the few that hit - HIT. One of the best chicken spots in Knox read more

Came to Knoxville hungry and stopped in Myrtle's because the menu looked like we couldn't pass it up. So glad we did because the food was the best. The service was fast and our waitress was on the spot. Good and drinks came out fast. Very clean place and good vibe inside. Would definitely come back read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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I ordered take-out. Very quick and nice hostess. Chicks in a Blanket (8/10), 3 sides as a meal: - Myrtles Tomato Pie(9/10)!! - side Mac and cheese(8/10) - side broccolini(7/10)-it was a little too bitter for my taste. read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Chicks in a Blanket, Myrtles Tomato Pie, Pimento Mac N Cheese, broccolini - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Wonderful chicken dinner. Breaded Chicken tastes all natural and they were juicy. Roasted broccolini, coleslaw, mini biscuit were all on point as well. Service wasn't fast but we had no rush. We were able to get a table outside. Great place and reasonably priced fried chicken. Family friendly! read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - 2 piece chicken meal with mini biscuit, broccolini, cole slaw, aioli sauce, southern ranch dressing - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We stopped by Myrtle's Chicken + Beer while in town for a sorority conference and had a great experience! We walked over from our hotel--about a 7-minute walk, super easy and convenient. We were in a bit of a rush, but we were seated quickly and the service was excellent. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was absolutely delicious--crispy, flavorful, and the perfect level of heat. 10/10 recommend if you're in the area and craving something tasty with great service to match! read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Nashville Hot chicken sandwich - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Ended up choosing this place, due to Stock & Barrel being closed. Had no intentions of eating here, but we are glad we chose this place. My Fiancé got the pimento cheese BLT, which was pretty good. I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich, they seem to be know for their chicken sandwiches from what we gathered. It did not disappoint, good place to go if you are in the mood for something other than a burger. Only thing negative was the little cheddar biscuits were just okay, not bad but not great. (Try a different appetizer) read more

The service was great and the place itself was really cute but I just didn't care for the food. I think there are definitely better places in market square to eat to be honest. Try it for yourself though, some people really enjoy it but it wasn't for me. read more

The rotisserie chicken salad was the BEST salad I've ever had in my life!! I was disappointed I didn't get a photo of it to post a raving review. Do yourself a favor & go get it!! read more

Food great, service too. Great experience. Try the pot pie or tomato pie. Tacos goo too.

Tasty food. Good drinks. Nice ambience. Great service. What else could you want!?!

Ate here for dinner during a work trip. I ordered the chicken tenders with the pimento mack and cheese and it was really good. - No gluten free menu read more

Excellent experience at Myrtle's Chicken and Beer! Ended up here a year ago... Now came back through Knoxville just to stop for the amazing tomato pie and best chicken tenders in the world!! Excellent drinks and beer selection. Don't get started on the banana pudding! 5 stars! My wife loved her expresso martini! Tater Tot behind the bar took exceptional care of us! We will always hit MC&B when visiting Knoxville! Highly recommended! read more

Great location, but overwhelming, loud clubbing music that didn't fit the vibe at all. Our server was focused and helpful. The chicken was fine, sides were pretty fine. But it was just that- fine. One of our waters was club soda and the sprite was so bad we thought it was a mistake and asked for a new one, but it was just bad syrup mixture and tasted terrible. The whole thing was definitely not worth the wait. Next time we want good fried chicken we will go to Gus'. read more

Visited on Mother's Day for brunch and while it wasn't planned to go here , it was a very nice surprise as to how good it really was. We had a flight of mimosas that was excellent. Them for appetizers we had the pancake battered chicken bites. I had the boneless chicken tenders which were huge and collard greens , perfectly seasoned , and the Cole slaw. Service was great and the atmosphere sitting out on the patio on a beautiful Sunday afternoon was top notch. I would highly recommend giving them a visit as we surely will be back. read more

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So, I'm on a bus trip from NYC with my mom and mother-in-law and we stopped by Myrtle's Chicken + Beer for lunch. The food was fresh and tasty! Straight up delicious . Our waiter Fabian was engaging and made our visit to this eatery well worth visiting again. I can definitely see us taking another trip to Knoxville, TN. Great food, great fun!! read more

Food was great and so was the service! If you are planning to eat here, plan in advance. Popular spot! So yummy! Would return!

Wow!! I loved myrtles chicken and beer when I went! I had an amazing experience. I was just walking around market street and stumbled upon this restaurant. I was craving some good fried chicken, and I'm glad I stopped here. I got the chicken and waffles, sautéed broccolini and the banana pudding for dessert. Not only was the chicken delicious (perfectly seasoned, incredibly crunch and tender, very juicy). But the chicken gravy was phenomenal. That gravy has to be some of the best gravy I've ever had!!! The broccolini was yummy too. The banana pudding was also really delicious! It would be perfect if you were splitting it with someone. The ambiance here was also super amazing. It has a really cool, southern vibe and the patio was super nice. My server Evan was super great too. Even though I went alone, he checked on me the perfect amount and overall made the experience super wonderful. Overall, I'd highly recommend this restaurant and I'm definitely going back here, probably later this week :) read more

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Great place to dine! We found the food not only very tasty, but very filling as well! We had lots of leftovers. The service was lovely, our waitress was very attentive and helpful. It was empty as it was a Monday afternoon, so the environment was very pleasant for us. 5/5 all around! read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Front: Myrtles Original Fried Chicken Sandwich Back: Signature Chicken Pot Pie Combo - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Was in market square for dinner - shortest wait to get in so we gave it a try! Service was super friendly and fast! Food was delish! Would definitely go again if in town! The waffle chicken tender app was yummy! read more

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Fantastic lunch at Myrtle's! We stopped in for Saturday lunch on a road trip. Downtown Knoxville is great and Myrtle's was the perfect spot for lunch. It was a beautiful day with lots of people out and about in the square-- as a consequence there was an hour wait for a table. BUT, since it was just two of us, we immediately snagged a couple of spots at the bar. Worked out great! I got the chicken tenders which were perfectly spiced and served hot. I had asparagus and mashed potatoes for my sides. Husband had The Standard from the brunch menu. He said that's his new standard - the egg was perfectly poached atop chicken and a biscuit. Cheesy grits for his side. He ate every bite. Our server bartender Sarah was outstanding, friendly and quick even while juggling a full host of customers at the bar plus incoming orders for the tables. Parked in a nearby lot. Definitely recommend this spot for a meal! read more

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Oh man we loved this place! Our server was hilarious and had great recommendations for food. We came with two locals and they exclaimed that the chicken fried steak was "the best I've ever had" and "one of the best I've ever had". All we wanted was more! The ambiance was laid back and the bathrooms were clean. Great mixed drinks, so everyone kept trying new ones which we all loved. The hot chicken sandwich was really good, I would recommend it highly. However, I got it 2X spicy and it wasn't hot at all (for me). They said it was so no one gets hurt, but I suspect no one can actually handle real heat. So the heat wasn't there but the sandwich itself was excellent. A must visit while in Knoxville! read more

Stayed in downtown Knoxville for a few days and came across this spot. It was empty on a Monday afternoon and we were really glad we found it! The food was wonderful, we ordered a cheeseburger and a grilled chicken sandwich with bacon and avocado. Ingredients were very fresh and all the food was flavorful. The fries and sweet potato fries were great as well, the sweet potato ones are a must have! The service wasn't the nicest, but that wouldn't stop us from going back! The restaurant is a great location as well and around a lot of other fun spots! read more

GET THE TOMATO PIE!!!!! Not even kidding this dish is delicious and so well made! Perfection!!! My sis and I had brunch here as we were traveling through Knoxville. We parked close by in the free lot... this was awesome! We entered the restaurant and was greeted and seated immediately. Our server, Tesla was very prompt and attentive during our visit. And yes, that's her real name. (If you were wondering). Like I mentioned, the tomato pie is a MUST! We also tried the deviled eggs as an app. The deviled eggs were a 3/5. For our entrees, my sis has the bone in chicken platter and I had the 3 tender platter. We both enjoyed our selections! Everything was fresh and had a nice flavor. I had a mimosa to wash it all down and it was perfect!! And their mimosas are $4 during brunch. Inside of the restaurant is laid back, TVs at the bar space, and it's casual. I enjoyed dining here! read more

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I've never had a bad experience at Myrtle's Chicken. I work downtown and often go to this restaurant for lunch. I always get the buffalo chicken sandwich for a burger. Both are amazing, but the fries are some of the best fries I've had. The bartenders are very good also. read more

Amazing chicken and Mac and cheese! I tried the tomato pie and it was interesting. Actually as leftovers it got more delicious

We went here on Saturday afternoon. The food and service were amazing. The gm Erick told us about the pork chop special and it was amazing! Probably the best pork chop I have ever had. We are regulars here and Myrtles never disappoints. read more

Good beer selection, the chicken is still great like when they were on Kingston pike!

Definitely a great place for a quick bite. We came in for a sports tournament and wanted to eat local. Service was great! 20 min wait time on a Saturday night was clutch! Place is cozy but the tables aren't on top of each other and the games were on every tv! Menu was nice! Everyone enjoyed their meals! It's wouldn't think it's Knoxvilles best chicken, but it might be the best chicken place! I'd definitely return. read more

Myrtle's Chicken + Beer - Chicken (tossed in Hot sauce & syrup) and Waffles - Southern Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee