We have always enjoyed Walnut Kitchen and tonight was no exception. The food was good, the service was good, though the atmosphere has become quite casual and the prices have risen substantially in recent months. We enjoy restaurant dining quite regularly and for us, there are better choices for a $$$ experience. Disappointed, but WK is probably off our short list. read more

The perfect date night restaurant. Haven't had anything mediocre here. Cornbread served to every table with sweet butter. Great starter and I'm not even a cornbread fan. Got the spinach dip with butter beans and this was SO GOOD. Even better as leftover. Served with those thick chips. Great app if you're having trouble deciding. The steak. Dry aged NY strip to be exact. Sinfully good. Didn't need a single accompaniment. I got the veggie pasta which was light and delicious. I added grilled shrimp and that's what I would recommend over the chicken. Ordering pasta didn't scare me away from also ordering a side of the rotini. Adult Mac and cheese with bacon. Didn't disappoint. Husband got the baked potato which was good - your typical side. We tried to do dessert but I opted for a second drink instead: Blood orange margarita with a sugar rim. If this is your kind of drink with tequila...don't hesitate to order. Well of course be back. I'm curious about these Buffalo chicken lollipops... read more

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Wow, what an amazing restaurant Walnut Kitchen is! This place is the definition of hospitable and welcoming! We moved here to the area and right away got into the restaurant scene our first night. We chose here since my fiancé loves a menu with game meats on it. So of course, we ordered the Elk Loin, and Man O Man it was sooooo tasty! It was served with a garlic risotto, wild mushrooms, and a blackberry gastrique. But the coffee spiced rub on the elk is what made that whole dish killer! Chef Jason is very creative and talented and we were very impressed by that dish alone. Do yourself a favor and get the brownie for dessert. That was also heavenly divine and tasted like it was a fusion of a cheesecake and a delectable brownie! Service was impeccable from Mary in the bar. She was very friendly and welcoming and even made us a list of places to try around the city. She was super bubbly and just you can tell she has a very sweet, caring soul. I will definitely be coming back and me & the fiancé said this will be our new date night spot. Make sure if you come in you sit at the bar and see Mary kill it with service and with amazing cocktails. Thursdays is half off bottles of wine and I recommend taking advantage of that deal! read more

We have dined there many times and tonight we had a good experiance. The food was good and so was the service, but this is not an exceptional atmosphere for speacial events. The last few times we visited we noticed the prices continue to rise to the point we can dine at several High end locations for less money and they are much better selections. The food was good ,very are disapointed in the cost and probably will not go out of my way for a reservation. read more

It was just OK. Nothing was bad that my wife and I had, but nothing was exceptional either. We waited quite some time on our food just for it to arrive cold. Maybe it was just an off day for them read more

The food was amazing! I usually don't go out because restaurants don't cook as good as I do... I had the grilled beef tenderloin and the wedge salad and both were amazing . This place was a hidden gem of a restaurant read more

Walnut Kitchen - Beef tenderloin - Southern Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

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Arrived when they opened at 4pm, and was seated right away... in the dungeon, complete with low metal ceiling. A windowless den next to the kitchen. I was told they just seated people here and they worked their way to the front, which has has nice big windows and high ceiling. Seems backwards to me. Pardon the poor lighting in the pictures... the dungeon only has artificial light. 6oz Fillet was ordered medium rare but delivered rare. Highly seasoned with salt especially pepper. Beef flavor was good for a filet. Fries were served hot and fresh, slightly oil soaked. Cheese and Bacon Rotini was ok, the rotini were al dente but the bacon was crumbled and reminisced of a flavor out of a bag of bacon crumbles. Service was pleasant, attentive and with a smile. read more

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Burgers are good a little pricey 18 dollars. But the desert the Cinnamon Bun Hard dry not hardly warm. Not worth the 14.00 they charge for the Bun read more

The food was really good. Sat at the bar and the two bartenders were very nice and kept our drinks full. Got the street corn as an appetizer. Had a little spice to it which I liked. Give it an 8 out of 10. The Cajun Noodles with Filet with pesto and feta was really good. Give that an 8 as well. The brownie sundae was amazing. 9.5 out of 10. So good. Thanks for the good food and great service. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Best food I have found in years. Excellent, friendly service and a marvelous menu. Hope to return soon.

From the moment we walked in the door right up to and including our departure we were made to feel as if we were the only patrons, and they were very busy. Our server Christiansen took excellent care of us, we started with possibly the most delicious, meaty crab cakes we've ever had then for entrees I had the dry aged ribeye and the wife had the NY Strip. We shared brussel sprouts and the asparagus with holandaise sauce and finished with the berry cobbler. We met the owner, the sous chef as well as many of the managers and everyone was very personable and genuinely concerned in making our personal dining experience everything it could possibly be. Every bite was absolutely phenomenal in every way and in a fantastic, quiet and well decorated restaurant. We can't wait to get back and try many more options, we definitely have a new must go to place. Excited to try the lunch options very soon. read more

Walnut Kitchen - Dry aged ribeye with grilled shrimp and NY Strip with shareable sides - Southern Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Well, this is a nifty place. Digs: very neat. Unfinished brick interior, cool decor, but very loud (no soft surfaces for sound). Service: not too bad. Server was polite and energetic, but lacked the polish that you'd want to match price tags. Food: really, really good. My group ordered the entire menu and we swapped a lot of food. Pork chop-really solid. Duck ramen--fun. Scallops-truly well seared. Steaks-honestly, I think the best match for price tag...exceptionally well prepared. I get that they push local / fresh but I think you pay a little for the image they are trying to sell. Not to take anything away from what and how they offer, but it was a bit pricey. read more

Walnut Kitchen - Behold, the glazed pork chop with cheese grits. - Southern Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Walnut Kitchen was recommended to us by a friend. We had some errands to run in Maryville so we decided to do them in the afternoon and end with a nice dinner at this place. They open just before dinner time, so, if you're going to make a reservation I'd suggest doing it on line. The atmosphere was different, a bit woodsy, industrial/modern. Kind of trendy. The waitress was ok, but seemed a bit behind the curve on the menu. She was unsure about more than a few things we questioned on some of the dishes, in particular the specials. The menu has a lot of farm to table, so the specials change weekly. Pricing is ala carte, sides and salads are an extra charge. Just a suggestion, if you ask for water, make sure to get some lemon. The local tap water is pretty sad. The food was decent. I had yellowtail tuna with an interesting chimmichurri sauce on a bed of stir fried veggies. Nicely executed and a good mix of flavors and textures. The better half had sirloin fettuccine. It wasn't what I would call a traditional fettuccine sauce, but was good nonetheless and the portion was more than adequate. We found the wine list unimpressive and overpriced. We're not snobs, but we kinda know our way around a wine list. I forgot to ask if there's a corkage fee if you bring you own wine. Overall it was a decent experience but not worth the asking price. Definitely a cut above the chain restaurants but not enough to justify the price. Also, looking at past reviews, they are mixed but what stood out to me is that there is no response or input from owner/management to any of the reviews. I'm not sure if that means that they don't know or don't care. Either way, they need to show that they are open to customer input. read more

I have traveled all over TN & AL the past 8 years with my career, so I eat at a number of restaurants! Today I had the Buffalo Chicken wrap at Walnut Kitchen, this was the absolute BEST wrap I have had in all the places I have eaten, the homemade buffalo sauce was outstanding! The chicken tenders were perfectly made and it was the perfect wrap. On top of that, for a mid afternoon lunch, the staff was incredibly sincere and genuine and it was just a nice peaceful environment. FYI.. In 8 years I have only wrote a review 1 other time. If you are in Maryville TN don't miss this, so good I may come back for dinner just to eat off the dinner menu. read more

Lovely birthday dinner at Walnut Kitchen. They bring each table a signature cast iron skillet of homemade cornbread which was fluffy, crispy and delicious - it was a perfect balance of not too sweet or too grainy/earthy. My son and I both ordered a wedge salad which has become the wedge salad we compare all other wedge salads to. He had the strip steak and grilled shrimp for his entree, and not a bite remained. My dad and I both ordered the seared chicken with gnocchi in a thyme cream sauce, and it was absolutely scrumptious. It was half priced wine night and the server was kind enough to bring me a couple of tasters which allowed me to select the perfect bottle of wine. We were there on a Wednesday night and had a reservation which seems to be a must - the place was hoppin'. I'm looking forward to going back again. read more

Walnut Kitchen - In the dining room of Walnut Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

Upscale flavors with a business casual vibe! Inviting and welcoming staff as you walk in. Very attentive service throughout the course of the meal. The wedge salad was delicious! With all the bleu cheese crumbles and bacon it was not overly salty. Wonderful appetizer! Followed up with a complimentary cornbread skillet with velvety honey butter that spreads perfectly. I went with the ribeye and it did not disappoint! Beautiful grill marks and sear, fat rendered perfectly with each bite. Peppery micro greens added a beautiful touch! *chef's kiss* 10/10 recommend read more

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Best food in Maryville! My number 1 place to go on date night. My only suggestion is to bring back the A1 sauce. The steak is amazing but I love A1 to pair it with. Service has always been perfect too. read more

100% the best steak on the planet. Great service and great champagne also! Dessert is a must! read more

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It's probably been a year since our last mediocre visit so as I stated in my previous review we would try again and we tried it again to be disappointed. Seems there's always a transition when we visit. Last time it was a new chef and tonight it was a new manager. Well, we won't be back for the next transition! Started with salads and after a delay my wife had a basic garden salad and I had a wedge salad which was once again the ONLY highlight. After long waits for drinks and right at the point of walking out we received our main course over 1 hour after ordering. My wife just had the burger and green beans and I had a filet and parm Brussel sprouts. Everything came out less than warm. We were both so hungry we ate part of it anyway. The Brussels were uneatable. Manager did come out to try and make it right, but we told him we just want to pay our bill and go home. He did give a $50 gift card in which I'll give away to someone I don't like for Christmas. Back to the Milling! read more

I honestly don't think I have ever given a bad review on a restaurant because I know how hard the industry grind is, but tonight is my first. We did arrive 30 minutes early for our reservation. We were told we wouldn't be sat until our time. The hostess proceeded to set 12 tables before us. 15 minutes passed our reservation time my husband questioned the hostess who told us she texted us. She did not. She said she gave our table to the people who claimed to be us with us sitting within 4 feet of her for 45 minutes. It was excuse after excuse. She sat us 10 minutes later in the bar area. There were two other tables that had been open for 20-30 minutes. She claims she told the manager about the mistake who gave us a free appetizer. Our waiter was ok. The food was not disgusting but was also not worth the price. The steak was over seasoned and the sweet potatoes tasted like butternut squash purée and it was not good. We are not picky eaters, never send food back, and consider ourselves foodies. The food needs a tester and the front of house needs help. We won't be back to this one. read more

Snooty dandies with no taste eat here. Overpriced for the quality of food, experience and service. This place seeks to seem exclusive purely on reputation of having a mediocre chef from BlackBerry Farms. They use low grade ingredients. Recommend taking your guests to Fire+Smoke on Northshore, Foothills Milling, or RT Lodge instead. Enjoy a much higher quality ingredients and don't support these jerks. This restaurant group is just trying to rip off tourists and locals alike. read more

This one is a disappointment. My wife and I have tried to go many times but they are always fully reserved. So we did finally make a reservation. But we were disappointed. But let's start with the positives. The ambience is nice and it does give out a bit of a rustic feel to it, which matches the farm to table theme. Our waitress is also very friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food is a disappointment. First of all, we ordered the chicken lollipops. They come out fast. But there may be a reason for that. They are made in advance and probably have been sitting in a warming tray. They taste dry and too well done. Then we ordered the steaks. The price is much higher than the quality of the meat. The quality is mediocre but the price is too high for the quality. The only bright spot is my side dish of Mac and cheese with bacons. So overall, for the price you paid, the food is not worth the price. read more

The cornbread & butter were really good, but the chicken lollipops had no seasoning as well as the rib eye steak it was tough so you could not chew it. No seasoning on the steak it was really bland with so much fat great meat on it. The salad had small spinach leaves on top. The food is over priced for the taste and atmosphere you might want to visit Foothills milling, it's worth a try.. read more

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This restaurant has come a long way since opening and they have really redeemed themselves in so many ways. Service has been on point and the food is phenomenal. We've tried everything from fish to steak to their granny's pizza and always leave satisfied. We even ordered their Thanksgiving dinner for 6 to go and it was a great price ($150) for all the food we received. They are doing another to go dinner for Christmas and we will probably be picking that up too. They have a new special each week and that helps mix things up sometimes, but their burger and fries is a great option on a budget. The fries are fresh cut and so good. read more

Walnut Kitchen - Cheese plate - Southern Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

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We enjoyed another wonderful dinner at the Walnut Kitchen last night. This is our favorite spot in the Knoxville surrounding area. You cannot beat the quality of food here. Service was stellar. Highly recommend. read more

One of the best restaurants in TN! It was one of my very favorite restaurants during our weekend trip; I can't wait to return. The steak was so juicy without being dried out. The flavor was amazing and had just the right amount of seasoning. We got the Brussels sprouts for an appetizer, and they were delicious. They were different because they were sweet and had honey, but it was nice to try something new. Honestly, everything was phenomenal! Can't wait to be back. read more

Walnut Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

I guess I expected more from The Walnut Kitchen. The hostess was not very inviting when I told her our size party may be short, but I wasn't sure. Then when we did have a full boat they already had changed our seating. They got us seated, but was definitely uncomfortable, as the hostess clearly showed irritation on her face. Then food came - I ordered a well done burger which came medium rare. They forgot part of our order which came out later, but then brought the wrong thing out. That said, the food was okay. It was truly unfortunate, as I have heard so many amazing things about this place - that said, I would like to try it again, give it another chance. I will say, throughout our meal (good and bad) the manager was very nice and accommodating - however, the waitress was just, meh. Signed, Slightly Disappointed. read more

As expensive as it was, food was not so good. Not horrible, but again for the price the food should have been tastier.

I tried this restaurant when it first opened and wrote a truthful and very negative review. Years later I tried again. I found the food to be mediocre in quality and overly priced. I won't make the mistake a third time. Drinks are $10, not top shelf, which is way outside the area prevailing for where this restaurant is located. This is a small town, not a large metropolitan area. The best I can say about it is that it's not a chain and that everything isn't fried! read more

Walking in, you're greeted with a sense of an old western bar. There's a long bar along the back with a theme of old western style of wooden boards and almost like casks that you would see at a winery or distillery. Anyways, we sat at the bar and had a drink before heading to our table, which was right by the window. When we sat down, we looked around at a table behind us, and they seemed very disappointed. As we watched more and more tables got their bills and left. All of a sudden we saw a waiter come and give them a dessert while they were still waiting... They didn't touch it. At this point, we figured that they've been there for a while and haven't gotten their bill so they can leave. At one point the woman of the couple went up to the front desk to ask for their bill so they could leave... Finally, after they said 6 or 7 tables ahead of them got their checks and left, that they finally got it. They didn't touch the dessert... in fact they gave it to us because they didn't want to waste it. Of course we accepted. Anyways, knowing this we went to our dinner experience a little hesitant. Either way, we ordered: Fried Chicken Lollipops Ribeye 14 oz with a loaded baked potato as a side Cider Brined Pork Tenderloin The fried chicken lollipops were covered in a sweet honey glaze along with a little bit of heat. We both thought however that the honey glaze was a little too sweet for our tastes. The ribeye was very simplistic. It was pretty much salted and that was about it, a little overcooked as well. I tend to eat my steaks medium rare, and it came out medium which made the steak a little chewy and not melt in your mouth. The loaded baked potato was... a loaded baked potato. I felt the whole meal went by and we left with the thoughts of: "well, that was good, but what makes them stand out?" And we really could not come up with anything. This place isn't bad, I think they're a good competitor for other steak houses, but again they lack in differentiating. It wasn't amazing, and I don't think I'm a fan of this place as there's an amazing restaurant down the next block. If you're looking for steaks and a simplistic menu, by all means check this place out if you're in town. If you're looking for something more, I would look elsewhere. read more

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First time here as we celebrated our one year anniversary. We were not disappointed. We ordered the 24 oz Cowboy Ribeye to share with mashed potatoes and broccolini. We ordered the Ribeye medium, and it came out perfectly. The seasoning was spot on as well. Easily one of the best steaks I have ever had. The mashed potatoes were delicious, as they were cooked and seasoned to perfection as the garlic was on point. The broccolini was amazing as well. Service was top notch, and what a great atmosphere. We will be back! read more

Walnut Kitchen - 24 oz Cowboy Ribeye - Southern Near Me - Maryville, Tennessee

My buddy suggested that I make a reservation and check it out. Definitely didn't disappoint. I took a spot at the bar since I was alone. The bartender had some amazing suggestions for food and drink. I went with their house special old fashioned and it was spectacular. I then got salad- it was huge, delicious, then dinner - their menu changes here and there so I was quite happy to see the Prime Rib was available. It was delicious so was the Rotini and Cheese it had an amazing flavor and the brusslesprouts were great as well - normally I'm not a fan, and I was definitely a fan of these. I then topped off my amazing dinner with the Pecan Bourbon Cinnamon Roll. Oh muhhh gushhh... yes delicious. I'd definitely plan a second trip to have dinner there again. It was worth the price and the regulators at the bar were great to chat with... 10/10 would suggest read more

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Our second time visiting this restaurant. We drive over an hour just to eat here. We love the atmosphere here and the food is great. The restaurant is always clean and nice restrooms. Now the biggie. Our first time here we had an awesome waitress. This time we had Tina. Talk about a terrible attitude! She would never ask us if we needed refills. We had to stop her as she was walking by and ask. We even had to ask her for straws for our drinks. She asked if we would like a wine list and we said no. I feel she thought we were cheap after that. My wife and I don't drink so of course it was a no. A local couple and I assume regulars came in and was seated by us. She showed them the attention and repeated the attention while not even giving us a second look. I grudgingly tipped her according to the price of the meal but she was not worth half of it. The manager walked over to the "regulars" next to us and talked to them. Never one time giving us a look. I am very surprised at the holier then though attitude. It is the customer base that keeps this restaurant in business. The managers job should be to go table to table every so often and just ask if the food and service is good. From watching him he only goes to those he wants to. I do not think we will return. Many other nice restaurants in Maryville such as Bella's that appreciate the business. read more

We went to Walnut Kitchen to celebrate big accomplishments for two of the folks in our party of three. We were seated promptly and the hostess and waitress were nice enough. But, but waitress had no idea as to what beers they had available not did she know anything of their flavor profile. I'm guessing that she was underage. We ordered the chicken lolipops for the appetizer. They were very good. Our salads came out and they were alright. They just weren't anything to write home about (very little flavor and the greens were very bitter). For my entree, I ordered the 14oz ribeye. I ordered it medium rare with blackened seasoning and their blue cheese topping. The entrees came out far too long after the salad plates were removed. I could tell this because the skin of my baked potato was crispy (most likely due to sitting under a heatlamp for too long). The steak was seasoned to my taste but the cooking temperature was more medium to medium-well (also likely due to heatlamp exposure). The biggest issue I had was that my steak wasn't even a ribeye!!! It was a NY strip. I asked the waitress about it and after she clearly stated that she was unsure of the cut, she then assured me that it was a ribeye. Shortly after the General Manager approached and we had a conversation about the cut of the steak. He tried to convince me that the steak ai received was, in fact, a ribeye. I then proceeded to show him the difference between a ribeye and a NY strip. He just sort of made a comment to the tune of "you obviously know more about this than I do" and just walked away. Granted the steak was removed from our check, but he could have handled this much better than he did. Not that he was unprofessional, but he definitely isn't convincing that he is manager material. We will try them again in the future. Hopefully they have corrected their training deficiencies by then. read more

Had a nice anniversary dinner here. Food was good, and drinks were good too. Our favorite item was the chicken lollipops! Docking 1 star because our service was ok. We would ask our server for something but she would forget so we would have to ask again before we got anything. Also there were quite. Few flies around us, one flew right into our honey butter with the corn bread. read more

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Oh wow! We discovered this restaurant last evening, and just wow! Every thing we ate and drank was an explosion of incredibly fabulous flavors. Everyone who waited on us was kind, friendly, attentive, and gracious - equally impressive as the food. The atmosphere and food id describe as rustic elegant. They also change their menu seasonally and source their meat and veggies locally. So good! We will definitely be driving coming back up to Maryville JUST to eat here again. read more

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Wonderful food and service. The ambiance was nice. A little loud, like most "modern" restaurants.

Absolutely some of the best food around! The service was great. Recommend making reservations.

Just had dinner with my family. We were seated in a private room and Grace, our server, was amazing! She even, when asked, said a blessing before our dinner! What an amazing dinner experience! read more

Cornbread is to die for. Filet steak with rosemary butter is amazing. We didn't have a single bad dish