Great food. Great people. Jackie is a Knoxville gem! Don't go in there pregnant otherwise you will…read morehave to promise Jackie that you will bring your baby back for their first bite of mashed potatoes! Reasonably priced soul food. Not to be missed!

No, you aren't dreaming. Jackie's Dream does have great fried chicken! I wasn't impressed with any…read moreof the sides -Mac and cheese, Cole slaw, and potato salad were all fine - but the real star is the chicken. I ordered the hot chicken and I enjoyed the heat but could do without it. The hot sauce made what otherwise was a great crust a bit soggy. Some great pieces of fried chicken. As my dad said, "they have more meat on one wing than KFC has on an entire breast!". Mic drop.

Everything was super. I started with a yummy cocktail--Lazy Daze. It was lemony with mulled mint…read moreand rosemary, very tasty. We had bread w/olive oil while we perused the menu. The focaccia is heavenly! Our selections were the pork chop with peachy grits(!) and the house made seasonal pasta, which had lots of amazing mushrooms. I added bbq tofu for protein. No regrets. Everything was marvelous. I needed a container for about 1/3 of the pasta. We thought we were too full to continue but Skyler pointed out the dessert is free on your birthday, so...we forced ourselves to try it. We had the Pôt de Crème. And it, too, was marvelous. Our server, Skyler was there when we needed her, very attentive but not overbearing. All in all, a completely delightful experience.

Pasta with no meat was $27, covered in olives. I struggled to leave a negative review because the…read morewaitress was great. Everything else was terrible, except the potato fritters but the price point over-road the flavor. Warm water, if you want bread that will be another $8. The owner did take off the pasta but the pasta needs to come with a warning if you hate olives avoid with your life!! I ask for the olives to be removed and not placed but they pre make the pasta so that is not an option. My husband's dish was equally disappointing, we left starving and spent twice as much as we would have at Season's in Knoxville. Later that night we both had horrible stomach issues. Again the waitress was fantastic but on a Friday evening and there was only 5 other tables should have been the warning sign.

This was around my 3rd trip here - solid 4/5 experience…read more The outside is awesome, and the inside is very clean. The staff has been generally friendly and helpful each time I've been there without any issues. The food has been a little hit or miss, with some items coming out not fully hot or the meat slightly overdone to what was requested. Not a big deal - I work nearby so I hope to continue to come here and enjoy the experience! My favorites so far are the chicken BLT and the tuna dish they have, both delicious! SYOY! Come try it sometime if you are off of northshore and need a lunch spot!

Service just wasn't good. There was literally no one sitting at the bar but me and I barely could…read morenot get service at all. I didn't order everything that I would have, had there been someone actually working behind the bar ull-time

Me and my family liked it! The staff were friendly and the food tasted good! Nice to not have to…read morego far or out of town to relax and eat. It was clean and had a nice country feel to it. I'll keep going.

Let's start off by saying we try to only eat local. This hit the spot. Its a nice cozy restaurant…read morewith great atmosphere The servers were helpful and amazing

My husband and I visited Fire + Smoke in Knoxville on a whim, looking for somewhere different that…read moreneither of us had tried. We secured a same-day reservation, and it turned into one of the best dining experiences we've had in quite some time. Don't let the unassuming strip-mall location fool you. Inside, the restaurant is intimate, beautiful and thoughtfully designed. Every table appeared occupied, yet it never felt loud or crowded. We could easily carry on a conversation without competing with the room around us. We arrived early and started at the beautiful bar, separated from the dining room by a glass fireplace. My husband ordered an Old Fashioned, his usual benchmark at a new bar. Served over a single large cube, it was properly spirit-forward rather than overly sweet and exactly his preference. I was intrigued by the Campfire Martini but don't particularly enjoy mezcal, so our bartender enthusiastically substituted bourbon. With chocolate liqueur, smoked marshmallow syrup, cream, cocoa and smoked graham cracker, it was rich and chocolate-forward while still allowing the bourbon to shine. My only minor critique was the lemon on the rim, which didn't quite complement the bourbon and chocolate. I suspect it works better with the original mezcal. Our server, Rosa, personally came to the bar to tell us our table was ready. That small touch was the beginning of exceptional service. We often share an entrée, so we chose the 14-ounce Prime New York Strip and asked Rosa for guidance on accompaniments. This is where she really distinguished herself. Rather than simply telling us what was popular or expensive, she could discuss ingredients, preparation, flavors and pairings. Her enthusiasm for the food was genuine, and her recommendations were spot-on. We started with the Caesar, thoughtfully divided into two bowls by the kitchen. Crisp greens, freshly shaved Parmesan, excellent croutons, house-made bacon bits and a rich dressing where you could actually taste the anchovy made this an outstanding Caesar. At Rosa's recommendation, we chose the smoked baked potato. She was absolutely right. Creamy and light with a distinctive smoky character and what tasted like rosemary-forward butter, it was far more interesting than I expected from a baked potato. Then came the Prime New York Strip, ordered medium-rare and cooked perfectly. I'm particularly critical of restaurant steaks because I'm very comfortable preparing them at home. This easily ranks among the top three restaurant steaks I've eaten and may be the best New York strip I've had anywhere. It was seasoned beautifully without masking the quality of the beef. The house-made creamy horseradish was wonderful with both the steak and potato, although neither needed anything added. We were completely full when Rosa mentioned dessert. We agreed to hear the selections only for future reference. That plan didn't survive her description. We ordered the crème brûlée cheesecake, and Rosa suggested substituting bourbon-infused ice cream for the usual lavender. It was an inspired pairing. The cheesecake had a beautifully brûléed top, and the ice cream was vanilla-forward with just enough bourbon to give it character. I'm not a huge fan of graham-cracker crust and thought it slightly overpowered the cheesecake; my husband thought the balance was perfect. Considering how quickly we finished it, he may have won that argument. Rosa deserves special recognition. She was one of the most knowledgeable and genuinely helpful servers we've encountered in quite some time. She was attentive without hovering and never made us feel hurried despite a full restaurant. My husband actually commented that she should be training other servers. Too often, asking a server for a recommendation gets you what's most popular or expensive. Rosa could explain WHY she recommended something. She understood flavors and pairings and genuinely seemed excited about the kitchen's work. That made a tremendous difference in our experience. The menu changes seasonally, so a few things we'd seen in older reviews weren't currently available, including a bread service my husband hoped to try. Rather than a true negative, it gives us another reason to return. Fire + Smoke feels upscale without being stuffy. We happened to be in shorts and felt completely comfortable, yet it would be equally appropriate for a special occasion. Beautiful atmosphere, excellent cocktails, thoughtfully prepared food and exceptional service. The steak alone would bring me back. The smoked potato would bring me back. But Rosa and the attention to detail turned a wonderful dinner into a memorable dining experience. We went looking for somewhere different. We found somewhere we're already looking forward to visiting again.

Return visit back did not disappoint. Really was a big fan of the duck I and the couple of bites of…read moresteak I got to sneak off my wife's plate! The service was good, timely and brought out timely. The inside was nice that afternoon and everything looked tidied up inside. Will definitely be back as we work through our faves, but would come and try it.

This was our 2nd time coming here, and boy can I tell you, I was even more impressed than the first…read moretime. I decided beforehand because I am someone who studies menus, that we would get the pork belly tostadas. I am so glad I stuck to that, it has so much flavor in every bite. I was not disappointed. While I was waiting for my main entree, I was wanting more. I ordered the same braised short rib gnocchi. I was so impressed the first time I decided to get it again. My man got the bolognese pappardelle and added the extra sauce for 4$ and they were both delicious. You could tell the pasta was made from scratch. Each bite was so savory. I was praising them. When we ordered dessert he ordered lemon ice cream which was too much for me but he likes and the chocolate crème brûlée was amazing. I make my own and I was so impressed. I was raving about it after the entire thing was done. Even the 7$ old fashion did it. Nate the great was our server and he was attentive and had everything we could ever want and informed us and also guided. I will come back a million times again. Thank you for the experience and ambiance! Ps they don't skimp on the toilet paper either (it's the little things in life)

Wow - amazing from start to finish…read more Interior was nice and modern, with a well stocked bar, tables and booth options. Service was top notch. Created by a hostess, seated promptly, and server showed up quickly to introduce himself. Server was attentive but not intrusive. Food was absolutely amazing. The beef Wellington was perfectly cooked, the mashed potatoes were a generous portion and absolutely delicious. Asparagus was grilled and delicious. All in all one of my top meals of all time. I highly recommend this place for a special occasion.

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.

We love Chef Mo's Catering! We held a company event at his South Knoxville event space and the food…read morewas -chef's kiss- delicious! Everything was prepared on time and at the right temperature and everyone devoured the yummy meal. Chef Mo and his team were readily available to answer questions and thanked us all for being there with him. Great folks, awesome southern hospitality, and fabulous food - we couldn't have asked for anything better!

This is the best dining experience around. The offerings are…read moredelicious. I highly recommend this restaurant