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American

Applebee's
6928 Kingston Pike * 588-0766
261 N. Peters Rd. * 531-5819
3216 East Towne Mall Road Circle * 523-2600
5316 Central Ave. Pike * 689-3300
2564 Alcoa Hwy * 984-6444

Classic American fare served in a convivial gathering-place atmosphere. Menu includes some tasty vegetarian-friendly dishes and features new specials every season. Take note: fat-free desserts! A smoking section is available, and dining room is handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-midnight, Fri. & Sat. 11am-1am. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/D. Beer, wine, liquor.

Bailey's Sports Grill
250 Seven Oaks Drive N. * 531-2644
Though voted "Best Sports Bar" in our 1999 BOK Reader's Poll, this is more than your typical bar. Serving a varied menu but specializing in wings, wings, and more wings, served seven ways: hot, mild, medium, BBQ, teriyaki, hot honey, and plain. Always a good choice because they are almost always open. Entertainment abounds with upscale billiards, several televisions covering major sporting events, shuffleboard, ping pong...the list goes on and on. Smoking permitted, handicapped accessible.
No one under 21 admitted on Fri. and Sat. unless accompanied by an adult. Open 11:30am-3am everyday. Under $7. V/MC/D/AE/DC.

The Bistro
807 S. Gay * 544-0537
Located in the historic Bijou Theatre, The Bistro has been serving the downtown community for over 20 years. A weekday happy hour is from 2-6pm and they're open before and after all Bijou events (excluding Sunday matinees) with a discount on all entrees after shows. Small parties can have privacy in a separate dining room. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-9pm. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/DC. Beer, wine, liquor.

Berryridge Grille
1625 Parkway, Sevierville * 908-2969
The Berryridge Grille features Black Angus beef along with fresh seafood and pastas. A variety of homestyle meals, like good chicken and dumplings or Virginia ham is also available. Not to be missed, you have to get a taste of the restaurant's unique blackberry cobbler for dessert. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun. 12pm-8pm, Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm.

Blackhorse Pub & Brewery
4429 Kingston Pike * 558-6161
100 N Seven Oaks Dr * 692-3469

The Blackhorse offers a full menu of traditional pub food and wonderful pizzas (try the spinach and blue cheese). Their chicken tortilla soup is not to be missed, earning a rare five bones from our own Bonnie Appetit. A variety of fresh, hand-crafted beers are brewed on the premises. Now open is the Blackhorse Grill out west, which also features fresh brews. Smoking section, handicapped accessible.
11am-midnight almost every day. V/MC/D/AE/DC. Full bar. $7 and up.

Bob Evans
211 N. Cedar Bluff * 690-3739
5604 Merchants Center. Blvd. * 689-8555
Pigeon Forge (on the parkway) * 428-6852

Breakfast all day and traditional home-style staples, with special menus for seniors and children, and weekday breakfast and lunch specials. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 6am-9:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 6am-10pm. AE/MC/V. No alcohol.

Buffalo Grille
205 Oak Ridge Turnpike * 481-0515
This restaurant boasts an eclectic menu that offers buffalo and ostrich burgers as well as other dishes. They also carry 60 kinds of foreign and domestic beer to sip on while you listen to live music (every Wednesday and on weekends). Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Tues., Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-2:30am. Under $12. V/MC/AE. Beer only.

Bull Feathers Cafe Downtown
718 S. Gay Street * 637-7400
An American style restaurant with great burgers, but the things to go for are the wings and the quesadillas. If you are in a rush for lunch you can get one of their signature plate lunches to go.
Smoking/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-3pm, closed Sat. & Sun. Under $7. V/MC/D/AE.

Burchfield's
215 S. Illinois Ave, Oak Ridge * 481-2468
Serving old favorites with a new twist, Burchfield's menu includes Jack Daniel's sirloin steak and wild mushroom meatloaf. Smoking permitted, handicapped accessible.
Open seven days a week, 6:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm. V/MC/D/AE/DC/PC, Beer and liquor. $7-$12.

Charlie Peppers
716 20th St. * 524-8669
242 Morrell Rd. * 291-9453

Offering excellent Southwestern fare, Charlie Peppers was voted best menu by the East Tennessee Restaurant Association. A wide variety of lunch and dinner specials, along with fresh ground burgers and other truly unique menu items. Also offers over 15 veggie dishes. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
Open daily Call for hours. All items under $13. V/MC/AE/D/DC, checks. Beer, wine, liquor.

Charlie's Courtyard Cafe
4900 Chambliss St. * 584-9878
Charlie's chef, Charles Changes, has been in the Knoxville restaurant business for over 50 years. Come check out his specialty Greek-style steak served with fresh vegetables. They also have homemade breads and desserts. Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Sat. lunch 11am-3pm, dinner F-Sat 5-9:30pm. V/MC/AE. Lunch under $7, dinner between $12-$18. Beer and wine offered.

Chop's Grill
1612 Downtown West Blvd. * 690-2345
Formerly The Diner, they still feature those first-rate burgers, blue-plate specials, tasty salads, delish desserts, great steaks, and fine shakes. Handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. $7-$12. V/MC/D/AE/DC. Beer, wine, liquor.

Cooker Bar and Grille
106 Major Reynolds Road * 330-0202
Offering a comfortable atmosphere, the Cooker boasts a menu of slow-cooked pot roast, complete with carrot, celery, and onion fixings, and fresh meatloaf every day. The restaurant also provides its own unique take on iced tea: fling tea, an eclectic blend of tea, sweeteners, and various fruit juices. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11:30pm, Sun 10am-10pm. Beer and liquor available, happy hour 4pm-7pm, M-F. V/MC/D/AE/DC. $7-$12.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
5001 Central Avenue Pike * 688-7396
9214 Park West Blvd. * 690-6060
7217 Strawberry Plains Pike * 522-8232

Cracker Barrel offers good, country-style food in a casual atmosphere. If you're in the mood for an old fashioned, country meal, try the dumplings. You can always spend the wait in their unique gift area. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 6am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 6am-11pm. Under $7. V/MC/AE/D. No alcohol.

Darryl's
6604 Kingston Pike * 584-1879
5616 Merchants Center Blvd. * 688-1792

Barbecue (a specialty) and more. The most succulent fried mushrooms imaginable. Zany atmosphere—where else in town can you eat in an elevator? Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-midnight. $7 - $18. V/MC/AE/DC/CB. Beer, wine, liquor.

Electric Ballroom
1213 Western Ave. * 525-6724
Not just a dance club anymore, the ballroom is offering a small menu and plans to expand it in the near future. Light finger foods such as wings and chicken fingers are available, as well as a free buffet on the weekends that boasts items like lasagna. Smoking allowed/handicapped accessible.
Open everyday noon-2pm, 6pm-3am. $7-$12. V/MC. Beer, liquor.

Grady's
6741 Kingston Pike * 584-4663
318 N. Peters Rd. * 694-4663

High-quality, heart-smart American fare in an intimate, relaxing atmosphere. This Knoxville original has recently returned to its original menu. Be sure not to miss their famous (infamous?) chocolate bar cake. Yum! Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Kingston Pike: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. N Peters: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-midnight. V/MC/AE/D/DC. Beer, wine, liquor.

Great Southern Brewing Co.
424 S. Gay St. * 523-0750
This downtown brewery serves certified Angus beef, fresh seafood, and brews eight different types of beer on the premises. Voted "Best Brew Pub" again this year by our readers, their beer selection varies and there is always a seasonal brew to choose from. And don't worry about parking, there's a huge, free lot behind the restaurant. Smoking section/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. Bar stays open late. V/AE/MC.

Hanna's Cafe
1901 Cumberland Ave. * 522-9933
With paint-by-number mountain scenes as the main decor, how can you go wrong? Calzones, gourmet salads, lots of vegetarian items, and one of the best burgers around. Daily specials and soups, and lunch buffet five days a week. Check out the bar with over 295 types of beer, 235 types of liquor, and 10 different wines. Also, a martini menu and cigars.
Open every day, 5pm-2:30am. Free delivery until midnight. Under $7. V/MC/AE/D. Beer, wine, liquor.

Hawkeye's
1717 White Ave. * 524-5326
An old campus favorite with an extensive, affordable menu plus free local entertainment and daily drink specials. The wings are only one of the appetizers to pick from. Sunday brunch on the porch. Like visiting your friend's house for dinner. Smoking section available.
Mon.-Sat. 11am-midnight, appetizers until 1am, Sun. 11am-11pm. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/DC/D. Beer, wine, liquor.

Hopps
338 North Peters Road * 692-1430
Want to try a Walker's Wood combo? Do it and you'll be gulping down a 6 oz filet salmon and five jumbo gulf shrimp with spicy Walker's Wood Sauce. Also included in the menu is a variety of steaks, pasta, and fish flown in fresh every day. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10:30pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-11:30pm, Sun. 11am-10pm. V/MC/D/AE/DC. Beer available, brewed on site. $7-$12.

Ivory's
4705 Old Kingston Pike * 588-6023
Ivory's inviting atmosphere offers live jazz every day. A great spot for relaxed dining with friendly service. Try the prime rib and dinner specials as well as the great selection of single malt scotches, vodkas, and tequilas. Also has a discriminating wine list.
Mon.-Fri. 4pm-3am, Sat. 6pm-3am, Sun. 6pm-midnight. Happy hour is Mon.-Fri. 4pm-7pm. Lunch under $7, dinner $7-$12. MC/V/AE. Beer, wine, liquor.

Miami Subs Grill
9739 Kingston Pike * 691-1266
The timing of fast food with the feel of a full-service restaurant. Chow down on a cheese steak sub or gyro, and top it off with some frozen yogurt. But remember: the indoor playground is for kids only. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun-Thurs. 10:30am-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 10:30am-midnight. Under $7. V/MC/AE. Beer only.

Mountain Harbor Inn
1199 Hwy. 139, Dandridge * 397-3345
This delightful inn, overlooking Douglas Lake with a view of the Smokies, specializes in prime rib, steaks, pasta, and chargrilled seafood and chicken. A variety of breads and desserts all made in house. Also specializing in weddings and special events.
Wed.-Sun. lunch, 11:30am-2:30pm, dinner 5:30pm-8pm. Lunch $3.95-$9.95, dinner $12-$20. V/MC/D/AE. BYOB.

O'Charley's
1915 Cumberland Ave. * 525-7665
8077 Kingston Pike * 691-5885
11820 Kingston Pike * 671-1232
117 Cedar Lane * 689-2870

Yummy after-hours appetizers and late-night late patio fun. Good salads and sandwiches for lunch. Try their roast beef or fresh seafood specials for dinner. Special lunch deals for the cost-conscious. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Sat. 11am-3am, Sun. 11am-10pm. Lunch under $7, dinner $7-$12. V/MC/D/AE. Beer, wine, liquor.

Old College Inn
2204 Cumberland Ave. * 523-4597
Enjoy A+ burgers, ribeye sandwiches, grilled chicken, daily specials, and much more in the lowest of low-key atmospheres. A campus institution and night owl sanctuary. Smoking allowed.
Mon.-Sat. 11am-3am, Sun. noon-3am. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/DC. Beer, wine, liquor.

The Park Grill
1110 Parkway (Gatlinburg) * 436-2300
This destination restaurant offers visitors to the Smokies a casual dining experience in a perfect location. Relax on the stone front porch before or after dining or maybe nestle close to the outdoor stone fireplace on a cool evening in the mountains. Everything about this place allows it to blend in with the Park's natural environment. Even the servers' outfits look like Park Ranger uniforms. Specialty items include moonshine chicken, barbecue beef ribs, and Smoky Mountain trout. They also feature freshly prepared pizzas, fajitas, and pasta dishes.
Open for dinner 5pm-10pm daily. V/MC/AE/CB/DC/D. Checks not accepted. Beer, wine, liquor.

Patrick Sullivan's Saloon
100 N. Central * 637-4255
Knoxville's "most historic" restaurant located at the crossroads of the Old City. Enjoy real fun, real food, at a real saloon. Everything from down-home cooking, fresh salads and sandwiches to classic prime rib. Great room available for parties. Smoking section available.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-midnight, closed Sundays. $7-$15. V/MC/AE. Full Bar.

Rafferty's
8906 Kingston Pike * 539-1323
Self-dubbed "The American Grille," Rafferty's cooks its American fare over an open hickory wood fire. And, refreshingly, all its salads are made fresh to order. The atmosphere is upbeat, with an abundance of plants and a soundtrack featuring the ever-popular hits of the '50s, '60s, and '70s. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. $6-$17. V/MC/D/AE/DC. Beer, wine, liquor.

Rainbow Club *
131 S. Central Ave. * 522-6610
Probably the only restaurant in town with a Las Vegas style show every weekend. While you're taking in the show you can try one of the club's self named dishes—the Rainbow Burger, the Rainbow Club Sandwich, or the Rainbow Wings—or their original spinach artichoke pizza. Wash down your food with the club's very own Rainbow Draft, a smooth, light microbrew beer. Voted Best Gay Club in our 1999 Readers' Poll. Smoking is allowed/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-3am, Sat. & Sun. 2pm-3am. V/MC/D/DC. $7-$12. Full bar.

RJ's Courtyard
3749 Airport Hwy. * 970-7777
Tempting American cuisine in a relaxed tropical setting for the plane-weary traveler. Try the garden burger or their dessert specialty: an ice cream Idaho baked potato(?!). Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-10:30pm. $7-$12. V/MC/AE/D. Beer.

Rick's Place
1637 Downtown West Blvd. * 693-4028
Not just a place to tie one on anymore, Rick now offers a pretty impressive menu. Featured items include: ribeye steak sandwich, chicken fingers platter, a wide variety of pizzas, calzones, hot wings, and a great grilled chicken sandwich. Patio open for summer. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-3am, Sat.-Sun. noon-3am. Full bar.

Rocky River Brewery & Grille
1444 Hurley Drive, Sevierville * 908-3686
Good ole American cuisine: beer and pizza, beer and steak, beer and....well, pretty much anything. Specially serving up Blank Angus steaks as well as juicy filet and ribeye steaks, Rocky River cooks up the finest choice cuts in the area. Not a meat eater? That's okay, just try the house's unique wood oven pizza. Smoking is permitted and the restaurant is handicap accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. -Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 11am-9pm. V/MC/AE/DC. Beer.

Ruby Tuesday's
Knoxville Center * 524-1237
West Town Mall * 690-3737
4834 N. Broadway * 689-7793
11400 Kingston Pike * 675-0520
1701 Cumberland * 544-1092
2714 Chapman Highway * 579-0040

Running the gamut of burgers, fajitas, and sandwiches, Ruby Tuesday's can satisfy a wide variety of tastebuds. Menu items not to miss? Try their scrumptious ribs and popping hot fajitas. Smoking permitted/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Thurs. 11am-1am, Fri.-Sat. 11am-2am, extended hours on gamedays. V/MC/D/AE/DC, $7-$12. Beer and liquor available.

Sawyer's of Knoxville
701 S. 17th Street * 524-7710
Sawyer's specializes in the chicken tender in all its glory—fresh, never frozen, white chicken tenders made to order with a couple of sauces to choose from. Smoking is not permitted/handicapped accessible.
Sun.-Sat. 10am-11:30pm. Under $7. Cash only.

Soup Heaven
West Town Mall Food Court * 694-0057
Famed Knoxville restaurateur Mike Tjaarda unveils his newest dining concept—at the food court? Yes! Soup Heaven offers an ever-changing menu of amazing soup selections, using the freshest ingredients for the healthiest experience in the mall. Some are exotic, such as Thai chicken or portabello mushroom and spinach, while others are new twists on soup standards, like the clam chowder or pea soup. Also check out the salads and the fresh-baked bread. If you want some soup to go, there are also quart and half-gallon selections.
Mon.-Sat. 10am-9:30pm, Sun. 12pm-6pm. Under $7. Cash only. No alcohol.

The Soup Kitchen
120 S Peters Rd. * 539-9864
2547 Decatur (in Athens) * 744-0906
211 W Broadway (in Maryville) * 983-1670
47 East Tennessee Ave (in Oak Ridge) * 482-3525

These offshoots of one of downtown Knoxville's favorite lunch spots offer the same array of fine soups (voted "Best" in our Reader's Poll last year), and dinner to boot. Breakfast delivery available. Kids eat free after 5 and all day Sunday. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-8pm, Closed Sat, Sun. 11am-2pm. Under $7.

Southern Vittles
3701 Chapman Hwy. * 579-9005
Go and feed your soul with some of the comforting old recipes from Southern cookbooks. Providing country-style steak, real mash potatoes, and banana pudding, to name a few, Southern Vittles keeps its customers guessing with weekly changing main dishes and vegetables. To make it even more like home, the managers don't expect you to tip. Imagine that.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-8pm. Under $7. V/MC. No alcohol.

Sullivan's Fine Food at Rocky Hill
7545 Northshore Dr. * 694-9696
Famous Blue Plate specials, fresh seafood, aged steaks, great burgers, salads, chicken, and pasta. Made from scratch recipes using the freshest ingredients. Wonderful patio beneath a huge Maple tree. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Hours Tues.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 11am-10pm. $7-$14. V/MC/AE/DC/CB. Beer, wine, liquor.

Uncle Bud's Restaurant
352 Fountain View Circle (Alcoa) * 379-7753
Maryville/Alcoa's newest location for all sorts of down-home country favorites. Aside from the usual fried catfish and chicken, the menu also boasts Gator Tail or clam strips fried golden brown and grilled trout and chicken. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 11am-9pm. $7-$12. V/MC/D/AE/DC. Beer served.