Excellent menu. Ordered from the full service. The mixologist came up with the perfect drink for my wife. Casual and friendly.

After a busy afternoon of downtown Christmas shopping and sightseeing, the sun was going down and as the evening chill set in, some warm adult beverages were in order. We stopped by Oliver Royale for a relaxing get-off-our-feet drink. The outdoor patio was heated and oh so comfortable. We didn't intend to eat but the menu was tantalizing. We ordered the Artisan Cheese Charcuterie Plate and it was wonderfully extravagant. So beautifully prepared and presented. Each bite a sensual gastronomic pleasure. Our server, Sara, was so very pleasant and accommodating. We had a very bored and tired 6-year old with us and she had a hot chocolate especially prepared for him. We snacked and sipped, and watched the holiday passers by as the gaily colored lights came on one by one. Fun times. Great place for a respite from holiday shopping. read more

Oliver Royale - Artisan Cheese Charcuterie - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

We made reservations for an early dinner. We were greeted by a sweet hostess who seated us immediately. Our server was kind and didn't make us feel rushed when ordering. We had the mussels and clams for an appetizer. I'd definitely order them again. For an entree we split the Fettuccine Bolognese. It was also delicious! This place was beautiful and a calm environment. It would be perfect for a date night! read more

Oliver Royale - Dirty Martini - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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It was suggested by a local business to go here for cocktails and we weren't disappointed! I ordered the BB, a concoction of vodka, champagne, balsamic, and other ingredients. I can't recall to make such an elegant tasty cocktail. My hubby asked what can she make with tequila and although it isn't on the menu it was a beautifully layer cocktail with tequila and Mescal and other ingredients I'm not familiar with. I believe she called it de La Vega. Delicious! Comfortable ambiance. Only had time for a drink but will be back to try food! read more

Oliver Royale - BB and de La Vega - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Great atmosphere and very friendly and attentive staff!!!! Ordered a medium rare burger...bun stale and burger way undercooked...had a bite...left hungry! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Knoxville. The service is excellent and the menu always has creative, delicious options for cocktails, appetizers, and entrees. read more

Food was great! Had gluten free dishes and the chicken was awesome!!! I normally don't order roasted chicken but sooooo glad I did! Juicy and flavor hit on all the high notes! Even had Gluten free tiramisu! Highly recommend! Waitress was awesome, double checked on gluten free items and recommended the dessert! read more

This is such a great spot for a girls night or a date night! The ambiance is amazing. Dimly light with candles everywhere and then the bar is light up. Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating. Our burger was cooked wrong twice and she took it off the bill and gave us a free dessert. The petit filet MELTS IN YOUR MOUTH. It was so tasty and only $34. The Mussels and Clams were exceptional. The sauce they came out in was not overly tomatoy and had some spice. Would definitely come here again!! read more

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The pork belly appetizer & monkfish smoked Gouda grits main course were to die for!!! 10/10 recommend read more

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Hands down the most solid establishment in Knoxville. The food is always amazing and on point. They always have a fresh updated seasonal menu and cocktail specials that will amaze. We love Christoph the host who is the best in the business and is always a pleasure. The service and atmosphere is also great! We try to make this a weekly event and have never been disappointed! read more

Oliver Royale - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Had employees dine there for a interview type event. The waitstaff and food is very good, but the manager was rude. My employees were embarrased and a good impression was not made with the potential hire. We won't be having these kinds of events there in the future. The manager needs training. read more

We made a reservation and ended up coming a little early and still had no problem getting a seat. The wait staff here was incredible and extremely efficient. I didn't really ever have to ask for anything. The monkey bread is covered with caramel and pecans. It's pretty sweet, but still enjoyable. I would recommend sharing it with three or four people. It was a lot for just two of us. The bacon was perfectly cooked. We were not a fan of the gravy on the biscuit. The gravy had a strange consistency and was pretty spicy. What I ate of the biscuit was kind of stale and crumbly. The strawberry French toast wasn't too sweet, but had a bit of an uneven cook on them. They were crispy on the edges and extremely soft in the middle. The restaurant itself was very laidback, but still had an edge of elegance. I think you could come here dresses up for church or in leggings after studying. read more

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Amazing food and service. I had the charcuterie board and the strawberry and cucumber salad. Both were fantastic but the salad was the best I've ever had of that type. My husband had the lamb chops. The waiter was very attentive and helped with our every need. Next time we are in town we will definitely be back. read more

Went to Oliver Royale for drinks and a snack. Logistics - it is located in the town square and the only parking is on the street so leave extra time to find a spot. Attire - elevated casual. We opted to sit at the bar, but they also have low top tables. The restaurant is small, and I would recommend making a reservation. The bartenders make everything fresh, so be patient. We also ordered the Pan Seared Scallops which were also very good. read more

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We came here for their thanksgiving special for lunch and WOW we were blown away. The food was all amazing. The flor de la sangra was so refreshing we almost got another! The food was all very unique and well put together, but my favorite part of the meal had to be the desserts. I'm not normally a dessert person but these desserts were to die for! They may have been a thanksgiving special but I don't doubt that their normal season desserts are also a 10/10. read more

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Can I give it 6, 7, or even 10 stars?! There are not enough words to say how great this restaurant is. The atmosphere, staff, and food are the best you can find. Sarah, the bartender, was a dear to talk with, order from, and was excellent all around. We ordered the confit pork belly appetizer and ramen (not pictured). Both were out of this world delicious and worth every dollar it cost. Highly recommend trying and we will be visiting every time we come through town. read more

Oliver Royale - Confit pork belly - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Went for a fine dining experience and did not meet any expectations. Ambiance is ok but nothing special. Menu reads as à la cart but not necessarily the case. Server did a poor job by not explaining anything. Caesar salad at $17 was not good. Chopped romaine, a little Parmesan, some olives and an underwhelming dressing. I summoned our waiter and asked for some anchovies that were not on the Caesar salad. Anything to bring this thing to life. After about 10 minutes got my anchovies. Charged an extra $9 bucks for these! $26 total for a bad salad was like a bad joke. Lamb shank on the menu had no description of accompanying sides, so ordered a side of mashed potatoes for $9. Meal comes and is served with mashed potatoes on the plate. Then server gives a bowl of mashed potatoes on the side. Wow, mashed potato overload that tasted like the box variety. Would have been nice if the waiter had mentioned this. Friend ordered blackened redfish. Smaller than a hockey puck and looked burnt. He was done with his meal in less than 5 minutes at which point the server quickly removed his plate. The rest of the table was only half done with their entrees which makes everyone uncomfortable. Why waiters do this is beyond common courtesy. I could go on about the other people's meals but you get the picture. Spent a lot of money and still irritated a day later. That's not the experience you want. read more

Visited the Oliver last week on debut night for their new spring menu. Five stars for both of these dishes, incredibly delicious! read more

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I was traveling through recently and happened in to Oliver Royale. The interior is chic, the crowd fashionable, and the location is in a happening area of Knoxville. The wait staff was well trained, hyper friendly and helpful. The place was popping when I arrived, so I dined at the bar. Truly craft libations are offered. The salad was fresh, with light dressing and really quite remarkable. I dined on the Carolina Trout, which was a large serving and very well prepared. All in all, a great experience. This is a fashionable place, suitable for great dining as a special occasion or a memorable evening with friends. I highly recommend. Five Stars!! Well done Oliver Royale, it was a meal fit for a King!! read more

My husband and I ate here on a whim while in Knoxville and we were blown away! The food was so incredibly fresh and yummy that even my skeptical husband was moaning in pure happiness. The Benedict and friend chicken were absolute perfection, and the French toast was mind blowing We are already planning on stopping again the next time we are in town read more

Absolutely fantastic. Perfect Espresso Martini. Perfect entree - Fall Vegetable Rigatoni. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Nice place on Market Square in Downtown Knoxville. They were fully booked on a Saturday night, but the bar has full dinner service.. so grabbed that. Tried an interesting ramen -- very salty and full-bore shoyu -- with pork, kimchi, and egg. Decent by-the-glass wines and extensive list of whiskeys. read more

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Manager does not respect clients with kids. Awful. She just ruined whole restaurants atmosphere. read more

Oliver Royale - Kids food - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Excellent food, drinks, service. And great view of downtown from the outdoor space. Loved it! Way better than dinner at the Hilton nearby night before. read more

Surprised that the food was as reasonable as I was told Chicken and waffle excellent Service excellent indoor and outdoor seatinh read more

I went to Oliver Royale with my parents for my birthday dinner and it was fantastic! The food was immaculate and our waiter was just the sweetest! Everything we tasted was incredible and we had no complaints! My mother embarrassingly told our waiter it was my birthday and our waiter was so sweet to give me a choice off their dessert menu on the house! I had the olive oil cake brûlée with lemon curd... and it was to die for! I hope to be back soon because it was such a lovely time! read more

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This place is far better than any review can describe. Everything was phenomenal. The Osso Buco was 5-star, the Steak," also 5-star, the Trout: 5-star - the drinks were really carefully made with tons of TLC, and the service was great; super helpful with describing each dish. Nothing I say can give this place the credit it deserves, other than telling you to go and eat there for yourself. No disappointment whatsoever! I love this place, and can't wait to go back. read more

On a whim, my friend and I walked in on a Thursday night after planning to eat somewhere else. We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess was lovely and told us she had a cancellation, so we were seated right away. The restaurant is elegantly appointed, and the service was spot on from the time we walked in until we left. We both ended up ordering the burger, which is now maybe my favorite burger in town. The wait for our food wasn't excessive, and $19 for a burger and fries was not unreasonable for a sit-down restaurant in this area. This will definitely be on my restaurant rotation from now on. read more

Great food! Loved the mussels and the mushroom appetizer. Good service.... make a reservation!

Some of the very best food I have had in Knoxville. My youngest son who lives in Nee York City was impressed by the food and the service. Definitely a go to when family visits Knoxville. read more

Went for brunch. Excellent food and service. Good bloody Mary's and Maria's. Casual and laid back atmosphere.

The Oliver Royale is a swanky, hip, cocktail bar on Market Square. It has a speakeasy feel to it. On the menu you will find an eclectic assortment of hipster cocktails and a bizarre collection of dishes. What I mean by bizarre is that you will find ramen and pork belly next to chicken and dumplings, scallops, and a variety of salads. To master such a staggering variety of contrasting dishes with numerous, unshared, ingredients is something few restaurants are able to execute well and the Oliver Royale is no exception. They do have a glitzy but kitschy atmosphere in which to enjoy overcooked scallops wrapped in undercooked bacon, mustard infused cheese draped over a loosely packed hamburger, and cocktails that boast up to ten ingredients and almost no alcohol. You may wish to eat and drink elsewhere then stop by the Oliver to enjoy its nice atmosphere. read more

They have excellent customer service and is situated in a place we're there is a lot of variety of stores restaurants

Highly recommend the spicy pasta, scallops and shrimp dish. North Carolina trout was fresh and prepared wonderfully with black rice and broccolini. CJ did a great job taking care of us. Hostess helped us get a table early, big thanks to all! read more

My coworker and I stopped here for a Monday night dinner. We were first turned away because they were understaffed. There were a lot of empty tables but still they wouldn't seat us because they didn't have enough staff. We ended up putting on name on the list for a last ditch effort and in about 15 minutes they called us to say they could seat us. Luckily, we weren't too far away and hustled back to Oliver Royale to dine outside on the patio. My coworker and I eat had a salad appetizer and filet for dinner. I had asked to have goat cheese added to my salad but instead I got blue cheese. I later found a hair that was very obviously not mine in my salad. As for the main course, the filet was incredibly chewy and not tender although it was cooked medium rare as I requested. Our waitress even asked why we had left so much on the plate to which we told her our complaint and she took some percentage off the bill. I sent off my credit card but something strange happened when our waitress returned my check. My discounted itemized bill didn't match my swiped credit card payment. (Granted she charged me way less than what I owed) Nonetheless, I then had to track down our waitress to tell her she charged me incorrectly. She fixed the problem and we headed out on the town. read more

Oliver Royale - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Excellent dinner. Austin was a great server! For our anniversary, we had the Salmon and the Lamb Chops. Both were well cooked and seasoned. Thank you for a great (first) experience at this restaurant! read more

I like most of the places in the square, this one is no exception. Great food, tried most of the appetizers and didn't regret any of them. They make a decent old fashioned as well. read more

We had a wonderful time at Oliver Royale, definitely on the pricier side of things but the ambience of the restaurant was very nice. Our waiter was very attentive and the food was very good! We ordered the bolognese, crab cake, and one of the fish plate. However, the menu does change ever so often which is something I enjoy. The drinks were definitely strong -most of the drinks they had were very good and very well made. read more

We were very happy to have the chance to finally have brunch at this place. Both dishes were excellent. Wife had the crabcake eggs Benedict, I had a dish with short ribs, potatoes, and an egg. I had to order an extra biscuit because I didn't want any of the delicious reduction to go to waste. We did not have alcohol, so no comment on their cocktails, etc., but also no complaints whatsoever. Delightful brunch, great service. What more can I say? read more

Oliver Royale - New American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Some of the best high quality and unique food I have had in a while! The service was great and it was a great date night spot!