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    Ola's Southern Cuisine 2

    4.5 (31 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dexter A.

    Absolutely amazing!! If you're needing something filling, flavorful and delicious this is the place you should go without question! The staff, while limited in numbers, they offer quality service. And though the ambiance doesn't scream a fine dining outing, it certainly delivers your taste buds and experience that made me know this was grandma's recipes in the kitchen!

    Kym L.

    The wings were fabulous, we love the macaroni and cheese and the fish. The staff was super friendly highly recommend.

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    Tacola J.

    Listen these pictures do not do this place any justice. Literally found this place on Tiktok and although there were a whole lot of reviews I knew I had to try it. Was visiting TN with my sister for a concert and we went on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't too packed which we appreciated. The owners were super nice and sweet. They kept checking on us to make sure we were ok. Me and my sister played connect 4 while waiting on our food. I couldn't even leave before I tried the food and let's just say I kept eating and eating until my plate was completely empty. My sister's plate didn't stand a chance. I got the blazin asian salmon and idk what that sauce is but baybeee it is bomb. The mac was flavorful and the okra was seasoned well. I'm not an okra girl, just love the skin haha but ate them all just the way that they were. The food is made to order and made with love. I will say come early bc he does sell out on a lot of items fast bc customers buy so many at a time. The Husband owner is the cook and the wife owner handles the front and also bakes. We talked to the owner wife literally our entire visit. Love their story (friends and business partners before even becoming husband and wife). She even took our picture to put on the wall with all the other guests who have come by. The menu is endless. Please give them business a visit if you're ever in TN or just passing by. I promise you, you won't regret it.

    Fried Catfish Meal with yams & Mac n cheeee
    Ashley B.

    Great service & amazing food! Seriously everything we tried was so good. We tried the angel eggs too but didn't get a pic. The owner came out and talked to us a couple times while we were there. Genuinely a nice guy and the server/cashier was so kind and very helpful when we were ordering. This was the best service I've gotten anywhere since before Covid. My picky 15 year old daughter is already asking when we are going back and if her friends can come! 10/10 we will for sure be going back & soon.

    Fried Catfish Meal with 2 sides

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    Best southern food I've had from a restaurant. Grandma Ola did her grandson right with all the good recipes she passed on to him.

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    Food is delicious but the hours are never consistent!! Bad business decisions!! Hours should be what is posted!

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    The catfish is delicious. The service was excellent. They made sure we had everything we needed. Home cooking is what you will get.

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    Delicious!!! You have to try the cornbread the best I've EVER had and the chef was so kind. Definitely would come back!

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    BEST PLACE TO GET FOOD, you will not be disappointed at all the customer service is amazing the ambiance is incredible!!

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    The Brass Pearl - Shrimp & Grits

    The Brass Pearl

    4.6(191 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    $$

    We had such a great experience at The Brass Pearl in Market Square! Everything we ordered was…read moredelicious, but the cocktails really stood out. The Old Fashioned was fantastic, and the Living on a Pear was absolutely delicious -- definitely two drinks I'd order again! We started with the calamari fries, which were so good and a fun twist on a classic appetizer. We also had the lobster bisque, which had a great flavor and was filled with delicious chunks of lobster. It was a little different from the thick, creamy, sherry-forward bisque we're used to -- this one was a bit lighter and more on the watery side -- but it was still really flavorful and enjoyable. For entrées, we had the shrimp basket and the fish and chips, and both were delicious and satisfying. And the crème brûlée cheesecake was to die for -- easily one of the highlights of the meal! Our waitress was nice enough, although she did seem to struggle a little with checking on us throughout the meal, keeping our waters filled, and knowing exactly what alcohols were available behind the bar. She was decent, but not especially friendly or attentive. That said, the food, drinks, and overall experience more than made up for it. We'll definitely be back!

    We came here for lunch on a busy Market Square Saturday. Thank goodness for making reservations…read moreahead of time, because the restaurant was packed with happy diners. Immediately, I loved their quaint interior decorated with octopuses and mermaids. The mermaid at the helm of the bar was just Instagram worthy by herself. We were seated right away and our server was the delightful Brooke. She was so helpful in her recommendations, as it was our first time here. I ended up getting the fish tacos. I loved the tender mahi mahi and the slightly hot sauce in the tacos. My better half was happy with his Pearl Burger. We both agreed that the hand cut fries were amazing and we devoured all of them. For drinks we just did soda, and ended up the meal with a cappuccino. Big thanks to Brooke for always being on top of our drinks as well, and taking such great care of us. My tip: make reservations!!

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    The Brass Pearl - Loving the interior decorations.

    Loving the interior decorations.

    The Brass Pearl - Lobster dip was amazing! Clams and seafood 10/10

    Lobster dip was amazing! Clams and seafood 10/10

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    The Shrimp Dock - Bearden - Vols vs Gators Football Game Day in Knoxville = Fried Gator PoBoy Sandwich

    The Shrimp Dock - Bearden

    3.9(85 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    I've been looking for places that have octopus and on the window it said $10 for a pound or $20 for…read more2 pounds. So he weighs the block of ice with octopus in it so I ended up having to pay $34 when there's at least a pound of ice there I definitely didn't appreciate having to pay extra for ice that surrounded the octopus cause there's no way in hell this is 3.5 pounds of octopus. But they do have a bunch of different kinds of fresh fish, different kinds of frozen crab and a few different things in the freezer section. They also say they have sushi grade fish.

    I've been VERY nervous to try seafood here since I'm from Maryland. My mentee, however wanted some…read moreseafood so I asked my coworker where should I take her since I didn't know where to go. She recommended the shrimp dock and I'm happy to say that they were delightful!!! Customer service was wonderful because she was very helpful, sorry I don't remember her name. We didn't know what to order and asked for her recommendations. She knew the menu well because everything that she recommended was amazing!!! I ordered the popcorn shrimp and blackened salmon with fried okra and Cajun corn. My mentee ordered fried catfish and coconut shrimp with Cajun corn and crab rangoons. The restaurant was really cute and they have seasonings sitting off to the side that you can add to your food.

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    The Shrimp Dock - Bearden
    The Shrimp Dock - Bearden - Fried Grouper Bites w/ Fried Okra & Broccoli, yum!!

    Fried Grouper Bites w/ Fried Okra & Broccoli, yum!!

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    Harvest - French toast with just the right amount of Nutella!

    Harvest

    4.0(134 reviews)
    8.0 mi

    Came to Harvest on Wednesday night due to a recommendation and service and food was wonderful!! But…read moredocking the star because the live music was incredibly loud and constant. It would've been nice to have breaks in between as we could barely hear each other over the loud music and we were sitting quite far from the singer. The raw oysters were some of the best I've had and the crab cake was very tasty too! The truffle fries were plentiful, nice and hot, and super crispy and delicious. Ordered the cacio e pepe with shrimp, which I'm not used to having it with shrimp. The shrimp were large and plump, but the cacio e pepe was incredibly dry for my taste. The side salad was plentiful and loved the addition of goat cheese and dates with it. Desserts were all very good but we especially loved the carrot cake! Highly recommend for the good food!

    Here we go. Multi-trip vet here…read more Inside is tight but nice and gives you a semi-casual / semi-fancy vibe in the room. The live music that is there when we have to listen is a really nice touch. Parking is limited right around the building itself, but there is plenty behind it - just keep driving a few more feet, and you'll see it. The service has been generally great, but our last trip was a bit of a miss - I suppose the difference between brunch/lunch and dinner service. I believe part of the reason was that our 2.5 YO kiddo was ruining the vibe for couples (and the staff as well). If you don't want kids there, then say so. And even if you didn't say it with your words, your actions did. Part of this showed up when we were trying to get a high chair for what felt like 5 minutes - I could see i,t and they went to seat others and had us wait...which created squirming and an unhappy kiddo. After this point, all of the ordering we tried to do in this same sitting was met with a mostly poor attitude and delays from not coming over. The food was delayed and was cold. Again, not going to fight for it and have to wait longer with a little with us. We've not been back since this, and I'm unsure we will try again with a kid. Now that this is out of the way, the dinner experience is night and day different - great service, food, and drinks with little to no issues. So, TL;DR - dinner experience 5/5, lunch/brunch experience 3/5, taking the average of 4 for a 4/5.

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    Harvest - The Danny McGrew band

    The Danny McGrew band

    Harvest - Harvest scrambler - wonderful!

    Harvest scrambler - wonderful!

    Harvest

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    Boyd's Jig and Reel - Shepard's Pie

    Boyd's Jig and Reel

    4.1(208 reviews)
    5.6 mi
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    Cozy Scottish pub. Tasty food, good brew & whisky selection. Live music! Soccer!…read more On a recent roadtrip, we tried out Boyd's Jig & Reel in Knoxville. At midday on a weekday (spring-2026), this warm-feeling comfortable pub was active but not crowded. Of course we had beer-battered fish & chips: tender sweet cod in a not-too-thick crunchy flavorful coating, with fresh greens, onions, and tomatoes. Served with piping-hot thin fries, hand-cut to give a variety of crispier vs. soft bites. You could get that as a small-plate, as a Po'Boy sandwich, or as a main. And we had a bowl of thick rich flavorful creamy chowder. Delicious, satisfying dishes. They had a nice selection of deep crusty savory pies, too. We loved their amazing range of single-malt whiskeys, including some like a smokey softly-fruity Port Askaig that we haven't seen elsewhere. We liked slowly sipping a strongly-peaty young Islay, like 10-year Laphroaig, and Boyd's also had plenty of smoother well-aged pours up and down the price-range. They also had a nice selection of crafts, ales, stouts, ciders, and several Scottish brews. We saw that they have live music almost every evening (not Mondays), with midday music Sat and Sun. Scottish, Irish, bluegrass, old-time, classic country, and more! Next time we have to fit that into our schedule. And fútball (soccer) of course! Boyd's Jig & Reel is a must-visit in the middle of Knoxville!

    Scottish pub in old city Knoxville, Tennessee with over 1000 types of scotch whiskey available…read more The staff here are so friendly and knowledgeable. They can answer all of your questions and can make recommendations so no need to feel overwhelmed. The interior is cozy, rustic and looks like a Scottish pub I got the rich and decadent and enjoyed. One thing that really endeared me to this bar was the live music. I felt like I was living in a bridgerton scene. I didn't try the food, but the menu looks yummy

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    Boyd's Jig and Reel - Bar area

    Bar area

    Boyd's Jig and Reel - Beer-battered fish & chips: tender sweet crunchy cod, hand-cut piping-hot thin fries, thick rich flavorful creamy chowder.

    Beer-battered fish & chips: tender sweet crunchy cod, hand-cut piping-hot thin fries, thick rich flavorful creamy chowder.

    Boyd's Jig and Reel

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