First off yes I know it's a chain, but you know something. A lot of people say some bad things about The Chop House. Personally, I think it's pretentious people expecting way too much. Let's start with the weight staff, they were great, and they got a seated right away, even though we were a few minutes late for our reservation. The food was great, and I mean, that genuinely, my pork chop was very thick, but it was still cooked completely and wasn't dry. My guest had a New York strip cooked well and I will tell you that's a difficult task because her steak was not dry at all. The sides were immaculate. I will say that the marmalade that came with my pork chop was not to my liking, I think it was house made, and it was lacking compared to the marmalade. I grew up with. But that said the cinnamon apples were excellent, the sweet potato was amazing, and my guests fully loaded baked potato was perfect. The ambience is a little bit in industrial, I'll grant you that because it's kind of cookie cutter based on the fact that they have to furnish a number of these restaurants. But let's get real for a moment, the price that we paid was en par for the experience. To use a cliché, don't go to a waffle house and expect cheesecake factory experiences. The same thing can be said for The Chop House. If you come looking for a five star steak house experience, you're setting yourself up for failure. But then again you're not paying for a five star steakhouse experience. Be kind to the staff, they know where they work, and they work very hard to make your experience as pleasant as it possibly can be. So don't be a jerk and enjoy yourself! read more

The surpriser to us who are from out of town was that when had a reservation planned we still had to wait a little bit before we could walk on in. The reason of that though was that it was the day of the University of Tennessee graduation so there were tons of people in town and so so many at this restaurant. As we did sit down the food was all very good to eat for sure. This is a very nice place to eat for sure. read more

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07-02-26. My wife and I are from Illinois. We've visited the Chop House, Knoxville N. on two occasions, once in March 2025 and recently on 07-02-26 Both dining experiences were fabulous, from the ambiance to the service, food and pricing. Our server Shay, was top notch, greeting us with a smile who seemed genuinely happy. She was extremely professional but playful as well. I recommend this particular location to anyone who wants an overall great experience. We can't wait for our next visit. Bob S. read more

I went there today for lunch. I got 2 large Chop houses Salad. I think they were small and the guacamole was hard we could not eat it.We get a chopped house salad every time we eat there and they are always so good.I went in and picked it up to go . It was different the service was ok read more

Aliyah was an exceptional server, known for her attentive and friendly service. Unfortunately, she no longer works there. If you visit, be sure to ask for Monse, Lilly, Katie, or Abby, as they have all provided me with excellent care and are truly great servers. read more

10 out of 10! Steak was cooked perfectly, perfect sear,and flavored to perfection! Sides were really good. Sat by the fire place on valentine day , what a great atmosphere! Aliyah was our server and I'm glad she was!, she was so friendly and helpful. We will be asking for her on our next visit for sure! read more

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Not for me I guess. I love piccata, unfortunately this was not good here. No piccata sauce like traditional piccata and greasy. Lack of traditional lemon taste. read more

The food was amazing. The servers were amazing. They were all so kind. The place was amazingly decorated at least in my opinion. And look for Abby she is so kind read more

We had Christmas Eve dinner and it was nothing short of magical. Annie, our waitress, took phenomenal care of us. With a fully packed restaurant, we had made a 5:15 reservation and we were in and out in one hour!! I was not only impressed by the wonderful service, but also with the food. It was our first time ever to a Chop House, and it certainly won't be our last. I had the baked Boston schrod. With its wonderful ritz cracker crumb breading on the outside and flakey on the inside, it was perfection on a plate. Served with dill caper sauce and normally Parmesan creamed spinach, but I swapped this for the loaded baked potato. My better half had the chicken piccata with a sautéed lemon wine sauce, mashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. He ended up swapping the broccoli for the Mac 'n' cheese side and needless to say, there were no leftovers for the either of us. To add to the already festive night, the restaurant was decorated beautifully for Christmas. If you've never been to a Chop House like us, you should definitely give it a try. We cannot wait to return to try some of their other entrees. read more

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Food is always consistently fab. Service is topnotch. Drinks are refreshing. Comfortable atmosphere.

Had a great lunch. Steak burger for husband and chicken piccata for me. Delicious! Sorry no pix of that. Too busy eating! On another note they definitely have the holiday spirit. Their decor was fab!! read more

The Chop House - Holiday Spirit galore! - Steakhouses Near Me - Knoxville, Tennessee

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We celebrated my Husband's Birthday here. It was Absolutely Delicious and the qualify of food was top Notch. Aliyah room great care of Us and even gave my Husband a free dessert. Which he Loved! The appetizer was delicious. The salad was fresh with not ONE brown lettuce. Very fresh! My baked potatoes and steak was cooked e,acrylic how I asked. (Pregnant and can't overly rare meat.) My Husband's portion of steak lasted him for another day after visiting. Very generous portion sizes and the atmosphere is Luxurious. The prices are also Luxurious, so expect to dish out at least $100 if you go and decide you want an appetizer. We spent a little over. So even though it is a little pricey, it's absolutely delicious. He wanted to go again for our Anniversary. The ambience is Cozy and Comfortable with a Fireplace keeping us warm while we ate. It was VERY Romantic. Thank you Aliyah for great service and for making my Husband's birthday great and memorable! God Bless. My Recommendations: - Sit near the Fireplace! It's so "Eau-Tu- Fey" and cozy - The Sirloin is very flavorful! - Loaded baked Potato Pros: - Clean, Comfy Atmosphere - Kind staff - Great, expansive menu Options - Lovely for a Romantic Date - Luxurious - Lots of Parking and Great Location Cons: - Tad bit expensive if you aren't expecting it. So heads up! This is more of a celebration place! read more

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The orders and the checks were wrong. Medium well steak was still moo'ing. Did not get one of my sides. Ordered the "daily special filet", that was supposed to have mushrooms. There were no mushrooms. The ticket had the side I never got on it, sent him back to change it, and then when he came back it didn't have the "special" price for what I had ordered. The baked potato and martini were good. I just paid and left. This is disappointing since Chop House is one of my favorite places. read more

We had another EXCELLENT experience at this location! Service here is always friendly & helpful. And the food is consistently delicious. I usually pack half my meal to go so I am sure I have room for their decadent desserts. Favorites include: Deviled Eggs with Brown Sugar Bacon, Roasted Turkey & Dressing (who can get enough at Thanksgiving!? I get extra cranberry sauce), Chicken Florentine Pizza, and, of course, ANY of their steaks! And they do have a kids' menu! ;) We went at lunch on a chilly day & sat by fireplace. SO COZY! I've been for dinner & it's romantic, too! Make reservation for your next special occasion! We went this year on Valentine's Day & the manager was spreading "rose petals" on a nearby table for a couple's extra-special occasion! SO THOUGHTFUL! read more

Chop house in West Knoxville. The food is good but the service during this visit was deplorable. The manager was nice but the server was prejudiced and asked me if I was able to pay for my meal. It felt like she didn't want us there. I spoke Spanish with my friends and I guess that was enough to dislike me. I sent a complaint to the restaurant but they didn't reply. Dr. Maritza Fernandez read more

Quite good food (both of us had steaks) and excellent upscale atmosphere. Will be back for sure!

Please try to add some quality bourbons to your average selection. Ask Ted and Allen for some suggestions. I spend hundreds of dollars a month in this establishment. You over charge for basis selections. 12.00 a pour for a 30.00 bottle is not acceptable. Ask your customers, they will tell you. read more

Came in for a special occasion. Food was poorly seasoned. Everything but corn crème brule was just okay. Good ambiance, but.. Mediocre food, mid service, no refills on water, just meh overall. read more

Service was great. Only missed giving us plates for sharing the app. Server was perfect with the amount and type of attention to give us. W had a baby with us and the staff was attentive with her. Everyone enjoyed their prime rib. I got the ribs and they were good. The baby jumped on them as well. Great little place to go for dinner. read more

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We LOVE the fountain city location but hate the new leadership changes. The kitchen is extremely slow now. Most of the experienced servers have left who we loved so dearly. read more

I will preface this by saying that over a year ago I stopped going to this restaurant. But our friends like it so we went. We had early dinner during holidays. The restaurant decor was upgraded and so was the service. The food quality was back to previous quality of years back. Steak with mushrooms was great as were side dishes. Well seasoned, will go back. read more

Great food and service. All meals were just what we ordered. Atmosphere was good as well.

It doesn't matter if I'm at the bar on the patio or seated in the dining room. The service is always superlative! Food is always done exactly as requested. Wine by the glass has a nice selection. The manager makes you feel like you are his best friend in the world in such a warm and genuine way. I drive past two other Chop House locations to come to this one. This is the jewel in the crown of this chain! I'm giving five stars because six is not an option! read more

Had lunch here. The food was good and well priced. The service was excellent! The atmosphere was nice and the place was clean and well kept.

Steaks were all overcooked. Service was sub par. Table leaf was falling down. Took forever to order. Had to ask waitress multiple times for to go boxes. Didn't clear plates from table before serving dessert. All in all, not a great experience. read more

Food is amazing! Love the bread & butter. You can purchase a loaf with butter to go for only $2.

We probably dine here 2-3 times a year, and the food, service and ambiance has always been excellent. Tonight we had a server (Gabby) working the dining room solo for the first time. Top notch service. Great hire, and also a strong reflection that management and training here is pretty darn good. read more

Loved everything about this place! The atmosphere was amazing, the deviled eggs were addictive, the extra aged filet special and sides were perfect and the dessert was just as perfect! read more

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Our waiter was not attentive. We didn't get bread on time. Then when we got our orders written I noticed the waiter is helping out a finished table. This is fine, but I know he didn't put our order in. That's never a good sign. We had a table behind us who asked for their bread. So the race I was wondering who will get the bread first. Then I see our waiter gave bread to the new (third) table!! We waited maybe fifteen minutes for our bread. Probably more if my husband did not mention it. Baked Boston Schold was alright. I should've gotten the Prime rib, My husband's T-bone was great. As I mentioned the waiter was not attentive. He did not check on us. He was barely around for us to ask anything. There's dozens of workers and still this happens. What also makes this three stars is two managers that could've helped by noticing this or ask if we needed anything. The woman manager did ask later if everything was as expected, but only listened to my husband's response and left immediately. Those managers are the ones who do not actually care. read more

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My wife and I celebrated our Anniversary with a nice steak dinner today. Over dinner we laughed about the worst anniversary dinner we ever ate (last year). It was the chop house. When I walked in with my wife we both noticed an odd vibe. The whole place looked like it haven't been updated since 96'. Not a problem, we were there for the food not the decor. Too bad the food was pretty rough. I got a steak that was so over cooked I wouldn't give it to my dog. My wife's pasta was sub par, neither of us finished our meal and opted for McDonald's on the way home, though we paid close to $100 with no alcohol. The service was ok, there were plenty of young kids that were slightly apathetic, but pleasant enough. All this to say a whole year later, and I have not returned and don't plan to. Unless the Chop House in fountain city has stepped it up a ton... I would go elsewhere. read more

Parking is horrible. Almost all the parking in front is reserved for carry out. I couldn't find any decent parking so I left. I didn't want to park up on the hill due to the weather. read more

I am so disappointed. My husband and I came here for a date and were never served. We walked in and told them we were a party of two. The lady working didn't take our name or anything then proceeded to immediately seat another couple that walked in 5 mins after us who did not have a reservation. We then went to sit at the bar since we were skipped over and sat there for 10 mins with no service. My husband and I decided to just walk out. read more

The Chop House was delicious, and it had a great ambiance to it. The people were also very speedy, it was great, but maybe because that was the first time I got out of the house after the snowstorm. read more

Food was great beef outstanding as well as salads No roblem getting in Parking convenient I had a few beers that were good as well Our server outstanding read more

Good food, good service, conveniently located we will become regular customers. Thank you.

The Chop House is a small East TN restaurant chain that is approaching its third decade, in operation. There are few restaurant chains that have been able to maintain their consistency as well as the Chop House has. From their atmosphere and menu to the quality of ingredients used and how well everything is prepared, the guest can be assured that they will enjoy the same dining experience, regardless of location. That being said, they really do have excellent food and a nice variety of menu offerings. My wife, without exception, always orders a skewer of grilled shrimp with a crab cake. It's served on a bed of fettuccine and garnished with a lemon wedge and tartar sauce. The crab cake is thin but of generous diameter. It is packed with a very generous amount of crab that is well seasoned and has a pleasing texture and consistency. The grilled shrimp has a nice flavor of wood smoke with light charring. I typically order a large salad. I get extra bacon, extra cheese, and extra ranch. They make the ranch dressing daily, they cook the bacon that goes on salads and baked potatoes differently than bacon that is for hamburgers. It is by no means "health food." Quite honestly, the salad is a decadent combination of ingredients and flavor. Nobody else has a salad like this. I also recommend their appetizers and desserts. Their NY cheesecake is 100% authentic. It has a firmer texture than the "typical" soft and sugary wedges that most places serve. The cheese that's in their fried mozzarella also seems different than what you typically encounter in casual dining. It has a nicer stretch and it's a bit chewy. The panko breading makes it pleasantly crunchy and this stands up well to both the soft texture of the cheese and sweetness of the dipping marinara. If any of the above text is pleasing to you, I recommend that visit a location of your choosing and enjoy your dining experience. read more

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Well it is never good when you order a $16 cocktail & find not one but two fruit flies in it! Had waiter take it off our bill and bring me a bottled beer! Waiter tells us bartender was NOT surprised! So apparently they are aware they have an insect problem in their bar!!!! Food was ok. They forgot my wife's sweet potato but we decided to just let it go. I would definitely NOT order anything from the bar! Might have to file complaint with the health department read more

The atmosphere was great.. the waitress was prompt and attentive. I ordered a salad and turkey n dressing.. absolutely love their salads. Normally I ordered ranch for salads. But chop house honey mustard is amazing. I will never order ranch at chop house. The turkey and dressing was okay. It was like cafeteria turkey and dressing. Buts that ok.. you really don't go to chop house turkey and dressing.. I was there for lunch. But it was all good read more

Service has been bad past few visits. Undercooked burgers. if your order takeout, expect delays.

arrived at 1:30. Restaurant was not crowded with several empty tables and five servers. Placed a simple order. After half an hour, my server had not returned, and I had no food. I spoke with another server. My server quickly returned, and said the food would be right out 15 minutes later she had not returned and I still had no food. I walked out. Miserable service. I will not return. read more