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    Radius Rooftop Lounge

    2.6 (65 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    RADIUS ROOFTOP LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Upscale
    Outdoor seating

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    Drinks and rooftop area!
    Lindsey H.

    Fun atmosphere and tasty drinks! They get busy around 10ish. It was a fun place to go to celebrate!

    Grace G.

    Cocktail was tasty, I believe it was similar to an amaretto sour. Service was good and ambiance was nice. It's above rooftop bar above Embassy Suites.

    Drinks around the fire outside
    Marii M.

    They had really good drinks and nice vibes. The outside area was spacious and beautiful. The service was everything it's great for a first date or just going out with friends and family.

    Jared W.

    The Radius Rooftop Lounge has great options both indoor & outdoor, with views of Knoxville. Their Strawberry Lemonade is my favorite cocktail. They usually have good music & great service!

    Keisha C.

    Went here a few times during my visit! The drinks are so good and the views from the rooftop are spectacular! Thank you the wonderful service.

    Jared M.

    Overall giving a solid 4/5 on the experiences thus far, based on at least the 3rd trip I've had here for work and/or date night. The venue itself has a very wide variety, especially in the whiskey and bourbon selections. Tried to post the menu, sorry if i messed that up. There are plenty of seats around but do expect some mingling to happen (as things get tight when it's busier and with more people). The inside and outside patio areas looked clean and taken care of, no complaints here! The vibe and look itself is pretty cool, would likely benefit from refreshing or adjusting some of the furniture to bring it more together. Will be back I'm sure, as most post-work vendor events find their way here or to one of the other hops in Market Square.

    Bar area
    Gabriela Z.

    Strawberry lemonade wasn't very good- very sour and artificial taste. My bf said the whiskey sour was good. Drinks were also pricey for the quality. Service was good and atmosphere was nice. You could sit at bar, booth/ indoor seating, outside area, or by the pool or fire.

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    Melissa J.

    My boyfriend and I came here on the Sunday before Halloween for a date night in Knoxville. The view was totally gorgeous! You walk into the hotel and go to the top floor. Bartenders were friendly. The drinks were good too. They have fire pits for the outside area to stay warm since its starting to get cold when the sun goes down. But the inside was nice too, and they had a piano player singing classic oldies, perfect for a Sunday night. Highly recommend!

    Rooftop outdoor pool
    Samuel D.

    As a first time visitor to downtown Knoxville, and a frequent traveler looking for unique places to catch a great view are at the top of my list. This place did not disappoint, though I was not expecting a dress code, but we were allowed in not sure if because it was game day or because they were just generally forgiving. Overall, the bartenders were friendly and kind even gave us a refill after and one of our drinks spilled on accident. Did not get to try the food but overall I enjoyed the quality drinks and the quality of you and the ambience of the atmosphere. Worth checking out if you have time, and a great date spot!

    Cucumber margarita
    Karmen B.

    I have been to radius rooftop a few times, and their drinks are always superb. They have one of my favorite espresso martinis in town. Their house margarita is also very good it's cucumber, so it's very refreshing. Great place to go for a spring or summer afternoon. It does, however get pretty crowded at night with seemingly the younger crowd and college kids.

    The Blue Butterfly and Alliance draft.
    Lauren L.

    Tonight we stopped at The Radius for a drink after an evening of art for First Friday in Downtown Knoxville. The Radius is the Rooftop bar at Embassy Suites so the hotel entrance is lovely and always decorated for the current events. This weekend happened to be Mardi Growl themed light letters and balloons. This time as we stepped out of the elevator and we were please to be met by the sounds of live music. The Radius has a dress code and a host to check ids, which is obviously fine and expected. They are friendly and professional. Tonight the weather was not suitable to go outside and enjoy our drinks with a view but the bar area itself is lovely and we were enjoying the jazz cover band. Also, because it was First Friday artwork was on display and it was nice to chat with a local artist and see his work. The bar has QR code menus and the bartenders are helpful with suggestions or answering questions about their specialty drinks or beers on tap. Tonight we had a Blue Butterfly and a pilsner from Alliance which is a local brewery. Tonight we only had time for one drink but we had a nice relaxed time and will definitely be back.

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    Worst place ever. Rude to guests. Glasses dirty. Way too expensive. Food is awful. Just a really bad experience. Don't go

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    4.1(57 reviews)
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    This place is awesome, the vibes are always through the roof. Everytime I've been here they always…read morehave something going on, whether that's live music, salsa dancing, etc. Great spot for anything: first date, family, kids. It really has it all.

    The brick building is easy to see as it stands out from all the other more modern-looking buildings…read morein the area. Depending on which way you are coming, you may need to drive to the far end of the parking lot past the bakery to enter the lot. There is a closer entrance but it is angled for the opposite direction and not an easy turn. There are also several one-way lanes in the parking lot so you may need to drive extra to get to an open parking spot. We did find handicapped spaces close to the entrance, but you need to drive to the back of the lot to get onto the one-way lane that goes past them. While these are the closest spots, it is still a bit of a walk to the entrance of the building, although everything is nicely paved and even. Once you get in, the interior is bright and inviting. There are many centralized seating options throughout the interior, mostly high-top tables but a few normal tables arranged in cozy settings. There is a patio in the rear of the building for when the weather is nice. Everything was clean and well-maintained. The center is made up of all the various eating establishments. There is no specific seating for the individual restaurants, so you will order your food from whatever place strikes you fancy and then take the food packaged into To Go containers to a table in one of the many seating areas. Make sure you pick up utensils and napkins from where you ordered your food as there is nothing on the tables. We were there after the lunch rush so it really was not crowded at all. There were small groups of people wandering around as well as several eating a late lunch. We did notice the overhead background music was loud and made conversation difficult. I could imagine during lunch or the in evening the overall sound level would be high as the acoustics do not favor conversation. This is pretty much only a food court. We had heard there were various craft shops as well, but apparently those had all closed. While the food selection is quite varied, addition of something to do other than eating would make this a destination location rather than just a food stop. There is some renovation happening in one end, so perhaps other shops are coming in the future. Still, it is a clean location with great interior space and makes use of a building with a lot of history that was important to the area.

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    The Vault - My knockout date for the night

    The Vault

    4.2(51 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    The Vault was our second stop on our cocktail hop night, and I'm so glad we found it!…read more First off, the interior is chef's kiss. The dark, glamorous aesthetic is stunning--perfect for date night or for impressing out-of-town guests. I loved the gold accents, layered textures, and thoughtful lighting. Everything worked together beautifully. We chose to sit at the bar to watch the mixologists work their magic. They were incredibly helpful in guiding us toward drinks that matched our preferences. I absolutely loved my cocktail--even if I can't recall the name--because it delivered the spicy kick they promised. We also ordered several shareable plates, all of which were delicious. We tried the Carnitas Tamales (shredded pork, ancho mole, fresh corn, masa, cilantro, yuzu arbequina oil), the Vegetable Empanadas (house-made pastry, wilted kale, roasted sweet potato, Oaxaca and cotija cheese, black bean purée, and adobo & chile-lime aioli), and a salad. I'd happily order any of them again. I did find myself wishing for a bit more heat, but I've learned that's hard to come by in Tennessee. At least the staff gave us a heads-up that the spice level is toned down. I'm already looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu. The vibe is fantastic--and while they have a nice outdoor space, the interior is so eye-catching I'm not sure I'd want to sit anywhere else.

    Cool atmosphere it's an underground speakeasy type of deal and had a cool list of cocktails…read more My cocktail was pretty good I wouldn't get it again but I liked it and the banana and gin was fun and new. Tapas were good the carrots were by far the best roasted perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. The crab dip was good but typical same with mushroom truffle pizza. The empanadas were good but a little dry I was glad they had sauce. Would go again and get the carrots and new items!

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    Fiori - Lobster Ala Vodka

    Fiori

    3.5(42 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    You definitely are paying for the ambiance. The food itself isn't anything to right home about,…read moreespecially for the price. But I will applaud that the portions are decent sizes. I wasn't blown away and felt like the flavors were lackluster. The pasta was an alright red sauce, flavors could've been a bit more complex and boldly fresh. The Arancini tasted like a bland mushy hushpuppy in marinara. The best dish was the salmon, if I had to recommend anything! Super flaky with a crispy fish, paired nicely with the salad and potatoes. Service itself was good and the drinks were just okay. I like that they have many cocktail options to choose from, but my drink was honestly straight juice. As someone who's lightweight, I was shocked to find that the portions for drinks for the little amount of alcohol for $15 is a bit absurd (I got the st Richard ride). I'd only come once for the ambiance but it's pretty disappointing for what you pay. 6.5/10

    Would not come back again. I have a list of all the places I want to try in Knoxville and slowly…read moremaking my rounds since I am a foodie. My boyfriend chose Fiori since it was high on my list and not only was it any other day, it was a date for my birthday. The reservation was made, and we got a decent seat by the ambient lights, but right next to the hallway to the bathroom, so a lot of foot traffic. I ordered the espresso martini, and it was very good. I was very excited to try the Arancini and already pre meditated my dinner choices before going out. To say it was underwhelming is an under statement, it was cold, and not good. The dish should not be called Arancini it should be called a hushpuppy, the name misrepresented the dish and created overwhelming disappointment. I then ordered the a Connecticut style Lobster Roll, and a second drink. I got my meal, and wow, the portion size was irrefutably small, definitely not worth 38$. It tasted good, but literally was finished in two bites. I was finished my my meal before I got my 2nd drink. Over all, the service was great (minus my drink not being served in a timely fashion) but the server explained she was quadruple sat. I have worked in the biz, so I was understanding. So I want to give a shout out to Holly, for being the only real redeemable quality of the experience. The ambiance was cool, but if they put as much time and effort into the aesthetic as they do in the food, maybe they would actually be good. After everything, I left still hungry; It was pricey, small portions and underwhelming experience for my birthday celebration.

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    Fiori - Some Appetizers

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