A good spot for lunch or dinner. Food is fresh and imaginative. Lots of beers on tap. Friendly service. Covid precautions taken. Been here many times. read more

I was really impressed with this restaurant. We went right after a football game and even with it being super busy, the food came out in a timely manner. Service was a little spotty since we ate at the bar but completely understandable since they were slammed. I ordered the salmon BLT with brussels sprouts and my boyfriend had the local burger with sweet potato fries. We thought both were very good. The brussels sprouts were the best I've had in a long time, flavor was amazing!! Would definitely recommend and will be back! read more

What an amazing find for a business traveler who loves flavor. Staff was amazing and recommendations were perfect. Could not have asked for anything v Better. Don't go anywhere on Cumberland Avenue until you go here and don't get chips and salsa if you really want something special!! read more

Our server, Parker W was the rudest server I have ever encountered. We asked for water and he said "do you really need it it is a lot of work for me to get." Are you kidding me you are a server and water is the bare minimum. We left a 15% tip after terrible service and he said "really that's it!" It was the worst service experience I have ever had. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!! read more

Went here today for lunch. Wasn't impressed. Their prices are high, everyone's meal was seriously undercooked, we waited forever for the food to get to the table. I definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone and will not be returning. read more

This is my favorite restaurants here in Knoxville. The tofu melt is to die for and would highly recommend to everyone

I am a recent convert to vegetarian, so I tend to wig-out about what I might eat when dining out with friends and family. I had always heard Sunspot was great for veg-heads, but had only ever eaten there as an omnivore. With the background established, let's move on... Sunspot has become a weekly thing for me now although I live in West Knoxville. It's worth the drive to sit down with the homemade humus of the day. By the way, I've had their black bean humus, chickpea humus, and the edamame humus (my personal fave). One type of humus is available daily. The edamame humus was actually so good that it inspired me to make my own at home! That's some good humus if you're into that... The "green tacos" and black bean burger are superb. The green tacos are done with lentils in the style of chorizo (but tastes nothing like chorizo) on a lettuce taco. The black bean burger is homemade if I am not mistaken - its nothing like black bean burgers you get elsewhere. The burger is also quite dense and very filling with great flavor. The service is decent but not memorable. The waitstaff suffers from what seems to be seasonal or high turnover, so there are always new faces and with new faces you get variations in service levels. Whatever the case, the food is the star here. Come once, you'll come often. read more

Sunspot - Green taco and broccoli - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Always good food in a casual atmosphere Service is good and a friendly staff to greet you)

Ambiance , incredible. Very enjoyable atmosphere . Food is much better in person . Dont get take out read more

Sunspot - barred ass Roasted Serrano Caesar Salad - Small - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

Their veggie burger is it! Their parking is not, but it's fine we always make it work

Ahhh Sunspot... The place where college students come to get drunk before noon. Haha! In all seriousness, Sunspot brings a lot to the table. They offer varied, modern American grub for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner all with a hip twist. While I have heard bad experiences here, they are few and far between. People enjoy heart options such as their burger or chicken and waffles but they also have items to satisfy a health nut (quinoa salad, black bean burger, etc). Additionally, they offer drink specials nearly every day of the week. One of the best features Sunspot has to offer is their outdoor patio and rooftop dining. These outdoor options make it easy to enjoy a cool cocktail or Wine Wednesday in fresh air and really add to the atmosphere. Today, I indulged in the chicken and waffles. I was pleasantly surprised to get 3 nicely sized chicken tenders, an entire waffle, and a side of home fries. They were served with a dollop of tabasco butter which wasn't my favorite, but a nice garnish for presentation and I'm sure some people love it. The chicken was evenly spiced and had a subtle kick to it that added another dimension to the plate. Lastly the waffles inspired a bit of childhood nostalgia as they tasted like a freshly made waffle cone... Definitely recommend for a filling brunch, or for an evening happy hour and dinner. read more

SALMON. BLT. Yelp readers, this sandwich is where it's at. This salmon was so fresh and there was nothing flaky about this tender dream. I would order this again in a heartbeat. I'm only taking one star off because the braised collards I ordered were reduced so much that it was like eating a salt bath. Good flavors, but I sadly left most of it uneaten. Overall ambiance was super nice. Our server was nice and accommodating for our large party. I really liked the floor to ceiling window panels dividing the dining area and the kitchen. The transparency of watching the culinary peeps doin their thang made the experience cozy and inviting. Would definitely come again! read more

My niece goes to UT and we were visiting, she picked this place and it was great, yummy drinks and the chicken tender tacos were so delicious read more

Hats off for keeping the menu current. The ala carte taco selection is creative..albeit a little overpriced IMHO...especially for a college town. I'm sure the new location is making the health inspectors happier than the original place did, and the spaciousness and minimalist feel of the place make it an interesting place to eat and drink. The patio on Cumberland is a nice additional also. But it lacks the funk of the original. My advice would be to find a way to bring some of that vibe back. I will still go to the 'Spot...would like to see a little more edginess. read more

Good food and service. It was a little slow to get the food but that was because they had a large lunch carry out order called in. The server told us ahead of time and was very good about checking on us and apologized for the delay. Great burgers. read more

Wow! The Grilled Salmon BLT was delicious! Another reviewer suggested the Brussel sprouts and they were a winner! Beer choice was Sunspot Light. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and beer- sorry no pics :( Cory (sp?) took care of me at the bar and was great! They do have a nice patio which I am sure would be great in cooler temperatures. Maybe next visit read more

Good place for lunch/brunch. Had the black bean burger with fries and I was really impressed. They also offer martini specials on Monday and if you like heat I recommend the Spicy Peach. It will make your mouth burn so beware but the flavor is great. We froze because they had the AC on and it was blowing right at our table but other than that the service was great and we enjoyed the food. read more

Carter is the best server EVER! He's so kind and will do anything that your table would ever need.

Unique food and drinks paired with great service. We've been twice in the last month.

Had the quinoa salad, soup of the day (pumpkin squash soup), hummus appetizer plate. the appetizer carrots and cucumbers were soaked/marinated in vinegar..very good.The pumpkin squash soup was brown sugar tasty and hearty! The rattlesnake pasta is always good. and the bob marley pulled jerk chicken (with a gin martini) is so dry and wonderful together, it makes your taste buds bleed dry to wet-mouth..wonderful! read more

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An eclectic little place. We went on Trivia Night and the place was hopping. I had a grilled yellowfin tuna sandwich with Brussels sprouts. I lived 30+ years in Florida and was a little hesitant to try fish in Tennessee. The fish was incredible. Perfectly cooked. The Brussels sprouts were uniquely amazing. I'll definitely be back. read more

Deep fried avocado tacos. Do I need to say more? Fabulous smoky, crispy salmon tacos. Enough? Plenty of options for veggies and carnivores to dine companionably. The parking is sparse and the area is congested, but the food seems worth the hassle. I was impressed with my first lunchtime visit and definitely plan to go back It's much roomier inside than it looks and a welcoming space. Deep beer menu, if you're into that. read more

Several options for plant based meals! We went on a Wednesday which is half price wine by the bottle night and it was packed with college kids so it was pretty loud. There's two different outdoor spaces to eat/drink at. I had the vegan chili mac which was creamy and delicious and tasted like the real day and a salad with almond vinaigrette and my friend had the vegan rice bowl. Both were delicious! Our server was super attentive and sweet! read more

Sunspot - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

What happened? This used to be our go-to spot. $2 beers on Tuesday, half off wine on Wednesdays, unlimited chips and salsa, and good food. We recently went back only to be surprised by a new menu and increased prices. It seems that with the change in chefs, they are trying to limit the college crowd, which seems like the right thing to do for a restaurant right by a university... not. This drastic change might have made a little more sense if the food was actually good to bring in the new crowd. Too bad it is not. We didn't go to the upstairs area this time but from our many previous experiences, the wait staff for that area wasn't that great. The amount of times we have heard them complain about working when "there is no one here" (I guess a table of 4-8 people is not enough for them?) was overlooked by us every week since we liked the drinks, the food, and the deck. I guess it is time to look for a new spot for our weekly drinks. read more

Love sunspot with a passion. I've been coming here for almost a year now and have never had a bad meal. Most recently Lily was my server and she did an excellent job and was the sweetest. Drinks were incredible and i couldn't help but write a review! Management chose some great kids! read more

Had the bean burger and Spidey sweet potato fries with honey mustard sauce on side. My burger was fresh and yummy, it had cucumber, arugula, tomato, guacamole, and mushroom. So yummy! Babe had the Friday burger he loved it! Nice seating inside with good music or upstairs patio overlooking the downtown businesses too. read more

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Great atmosphere. Amazing tacos. Nice beer selection. Laura the bartender was incredibly friendly and very welcoming.

I love sunspot don't get me wrong but I came today on Wednesday and immediately had to leave because of the god awful music being played upstairs. Other than that, good spot. read more

Went to Sunspot for dinner on a Thursday night. The food was good but the service was horrible. We were greeted, had our order taken, food brought to us, and that was it. Our server didn't come to check back on us ONCE, and we waited 45 minutes before I got up and finally chased down our server so we could get our checks. He walked past us more times than we could count but didn't say anything to us or fill our drinks up or anything. So so so disappointed because I had heard great things about this restaurant. Won't be back again:-( read more

Love this restaurant. This was the first time eating here with my sistet. I had the best waiter, Mark, could be a GQ model. Who waited on The chicken was outstanding as well. Would highly RECOMMEND this restaurant. CLEAN. REASONABLE WITH EXCELLENT FLAVOR AND SEASONING. read more

All of the staff members are SO sweet! Except Natalie behind the bar. She gave my friends and I such an attitude and was rude to us when we asked for wine suggestions. In a group of all genuine 21+ people she proceeded to bend and chip at our IDs and she even denied two 23 year olds in our group! We tried to tell her we were of age and and shot us snotty looks and comments. Very unprofessional. She needs to be looked at. read more

Amazing cheeseburger, not amazing price! I love Sunspot but the menu prices are getting quite up there for what it is! Anyway, best cheeseburger in town paired with sweet potato fries! Service is always top notch and the outside is the best place to sit when we have good weather! read more

We thought this place was great. I got the veggie burger which was fantastic (and I'm picky about my veggie burgers). Sweet potato fries were great. My husband got shrimp tacos and fries and enjoyed them. Salsa was good!! Nice for them to have outside seating. The hostess was working her tail off and was super sweet. Definitely recommend! read more

Parker W served us on my good friend's birthday. I have awful luck when it comes to servers ... he did AMAZING! We had a great time and had everything we needed the entire meal. Seriously, I don't really leave reviews. Just wanted to give him props so I hope his boss sees this because he deserves the good review. read more

What's not to love? Fantastic craft beer selection, including high gravity! Wine, plus full bar. Unique menu with vegetarian and GF options. Cool bar, awesome dog-friendly patio directly on the strip, and umbrellas for shade. Fair parking situation, or bike ride from the Greenway/Tyson Park. read more

We had such an awesome experience at Sunspot during our stay in TN. They have lots of vegan options which was a bit tough to find. Their tofu melt sandwich and sweet waffle fries is a must! The customer service was also on point. There was a bit of a wait on Friday for our table and the manager hooked us up with some drinks while we waited. He also checked on us multiple times and made sure we were happy. Server was also really nice and explained the menu/vegan options well. Thank you!! We will be back on our next trip to try that vegan chocolate cake. read more

Hit up Sunspot the other evening while I was in town for a conference and absolutely loved it. It had been recommended to me by a woman in my class, and then my friend in Knoxville, who also eats vegan a lot of the time, suggested it when I said I wanted a place where I could also get a drink. They actually had a crazy extensive selection of beers, and we were there for $2 Tuesday. The waitress was nice enough to even let me sample one of the drafts before I settled on a choice, which is always awesome. The fried tofu in buffalo wing sauce was crazy good. I've never seen anyone do that before with tofu, and I wish it would catch on! I definitely preferred it to real wings (even when I still ate them). My sweet potato enchiladas were beyond amazing. They were topped with some very non-vegan goat cheese, which I was ok with. It was one of those dishes where every bite seems better than the last, and you have to force yourself to stop eating when you're about to burst because you can't make your taste buds catch up to and agree with your stomach. Overall a completely delightful experience with great service, and the traffic right next to the patio wasn't even that bad. My only regret is that I can't transport this place to Louisville. read more

Sunspot - Buffalo fried tofu - American Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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One of my favorite restaurants. Lots of healthy & delicious options. Great for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Great atmosphere and outdoor seating. Includes two floors with two full bars and a spacious rooftop for dining and mingling as well. Dog-friendly outdoor seating. read more

For me, when the question of 'Where to eat' comes up, I think I have some sort of mental block against the restaurants on the strip. I think it's just because traffic on the strip can make me feel like I'm back living in Atlanta and ain't nobody got time for that! All of that being said, I never forget about Sunspot. Although, parking can be a little precarious, it's so worth it for me. I lost my heart to Sunspot before they were in their current location. And while their old, dingy digs added a character that somehow worked for them, their new location transformed them into an older, more sophisticated version of themselves that makes them feel like they've grown into their "Where tie-dyes and neckties unite" mentality. During the summer time, their rooftop seating is hard to beat, whether you're enjoying a meal or just meeting friends for a beer or two or three (Who can stop at just one when they rotate in so many great local beers). The menu always makes me feel like I'm taking a multiple choice test and all of the answers are correct. Seriously, I have never gotten a meal from Sunspot that I didn't enjoy. Their salads are creative and large enough to not make you feel like you're missing out while you watch your table mate devour his burger. They have one of the best veggie burgers in town and their Gluten-Free and Vegetarian menus are actual menus rather than just manipulations of a few items on their regular menu. I am a sucker for their tacos (Do yourself a favor and try the meatloaf taco) and don't usually make it past them on the menu, but when I do it's usually some heavenly creation that screams my name from their daily specials. Prices are on par for what you get, in my opinion. Huge portions and locally sourced ingredients are worth a few more pennies in my book. Do yourself a favor and order the chips and green salsa before your meal. They are free, but they only bring them upon request. Silly restaurant used to bring them out to every table. Read: Broke college students used to make a meal of these. Seriously, I can't blame them. I could eat this salsa with a spoon. Don't judge me! read more

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Love this place, but very disappointed to see it closed when we arrived for a 40th birthday lunch. :(