Best Fine Dining in Knoxville

"Before dinner, we made our way to World’s Fair Park to check into the Tennessean Hotel, which just opened in April next door to the Holiday Inn. The rooms are airy and gorgeous with some stunning works of art, and we had a view of the park below us. We were also just a five-minute walk from Market Square, so we left our car valeted at the hotel for much of the week and explored Knoxville by foot."

"Just 3 blocks away from the fine dining, local shops and entertainment of downtown Knoxville, this hotel offers traditional southern hospitality with contemporary amenities, including an on-site restaurant and bar. Free WiFi is available. Every room at The Tennessean Hotel provides a 55-inch flat-screen HDTV with premium cable channels and a radio with Bluetooth connectivity."

"My visit to this Old City chef-centric eatery set the tone for 2019, which wound up taking me to a number of what would generally be considered haute cuisine restaurants. Rebel Kitchen’s evolving menu showcases regional farmers and producers — an approach reflected in superb dishes like Dover sole with fingerling potatoes and spinach as well as the Painted Hills beef hanger steak, which is prepared sous vide style for 24 hours before being immersed in liquid nitrogen and flash-fried before serving. House-made breads and a delicious bowl of lentil soup completed our culinary tour."

"Honeysuckle Meadows is in the middle of all the adventure that Tennessee has to offer. Located in Wears Valley in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, it’s a short drive from both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, as well as all their attractions. While the campground may be in the middle of all the fun, it’s also a relaxing place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!"

"A place that strives to include everyone by offering options for those with special dietary needs, Emmy’s Frozen yogurt is delicious and inclusive!. The topping bar makes it extra fun and customizable. https://www.emmysfrozenyogurt.com/"

"Hummus and pretzel bites are other starter options and there’s a decent beer selection to wash it all down. Salads are also stars at the Mellow Mushroom and they’ll fix them up to your specifications, with a plethora of vegetables and plant-friendly options to choose from. Vegetarians will love the Veggie Calzone and customize an awesome pizza pie — vegan for veggie style."

"The pizzas at Mellow Mushroom are hand-tossed and baked on the stone. You can order up some of the most popular menu items from this well-loved chain restaurant over the counter. Their pizzas are unique to say the least, with a variety of options to choose from, as well as all of your favorite classic toppings."