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The Barrington Inn Restaurant
Call for directions (Jefferson County) 397-3368
This fine dining escape features specials that change monthly and "exquisite cuisine from escargot to Steak Diane and Creme Brulee." This B&B is located in an out-of-the-way spot and reservations are required, so ask for directions when you call. Smoking permitted outside, handicapped accessible.
Open for dinner Thurs.-Sat. 5pm-close. $10-22. V/MC/D.

Bleu Hound Grille
80 E. Tennessee Ave. in Oak Ridge * 481-6101
Sophisticated cuisine cooked over a hickory-fired grill and served in a cozy, casual atmosphere. Foodies take note: It's well worth the drive. Smoking on deck, handicapped accessible.
Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 5:30pm-9:30pm. Closed Sun. Lunch under $7, dinner $12 and up. V/MC/D/AE/DC. Beer and wine.

By the Tracks Bistro
130 Northshore Drive * 558-9500
This bistro has made a name for itself among Knoxville's culinary destinations. Begin with the low-country barbecued shrimp (served with molasses atop fluffy grits). Move onward to the pecan-crusted catfish or the magnificent honey and cider-cured pork chops. Ask about the nightly fresh seafood specials. Small smoking section available, handicapped accessible. (Please note: By the Tracks should be moving soon to the former home of Tuscany, 5200 Kingston Pike.)
Dinner seven days a week 5:30pm-10pm. $13-22. V/MC/D/AE/DC. Beer and wine only.

The Chef Bistro & Bakery
5003 Kingston Pike * 584-1300
French bistro cooking at its best-fresh ingredients simply prepared. For lunch, the salad nicoise is a delight, or try the chicken or pasta specials. For dinner, the individually seared seafood with special sauces are tops. Menu changes daily according to what ingredients are the freshest. Handicapped accessible.
Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11am-2:30pm. Dinner Tues.-Sat. 6pm-10pm. Lunch $3.95-$11.95. Dinner $11.95-$28.95. No credit cards. Personal checks accepted. BYOB.

Copper Cellar
1807 Cumberland Ave. * 673-3411
7316 Kingston Pike * 673-3422

Steak and seafood specialty house that's once again a Best of Knoxville winner for "Best Sunday Brunch" at the Kingston Pike location. YUM! It will take more than one visit to enjoy all the treats offered. They're also proud of their prime rib and seafood specialties. The campus location boasts the happeningest happy hour in town, as well as the Cumberland Grill.
Mon.-Wed. 11am-10:30pm, Thurs. 11am-11pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11:30pm, Sun. 11am-10pm. $7-$15. V/MC/AE/DC/CB. Beer, wine, liquor.

DiJon's
4928 Homberg Drive * 602-3001
Located in Bearden's cozy Homberg Place, DiJon's offers fresh pan sautéed fish, homemade soups, appetizers, sandwiches both hot and chilled, and a variety of salads and entrees for the "discriminating palette." Aside from the mouthwatering cuisine, DiJon's also promises a "casually elegant dining experience." Outdoor smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-3pm, Sun. 9am-3pm (brunch). $7-12. V/MC.

The Jockey Club/L&N Cafe
L & N Station at the World's Fair Park * 673-8255
Opening June 1st, The Jockey Club will be renovated in the style of the late Victorian period to recapture the original essence of the L & N Station when it opened in 1905. The setting will stress supreme elegance but so will the cuisine; a six course dinner is served, with the menu changing daily. Also check out the L&N Cafe for more casual dining.
Call for reservations and hours. Over $18. Coat and tie required for Gentlemen.

Litton's Back Room
2803 Essary Rd. * 688-0429
The former Fountain Room still offers huge steaks and fresh seafood—just added a new 25-oz. prime rib to the menu. Don't forget about the creative pasta entrees and the house-baked bread and desserts. Nonsmoking/handicapped accessible.
Tues.-Sat. 5pm until they kick you out. $12-$18. V/MC/AE and Diner's Club. Beer, wine, and liquor.

Lucille's
106 N. Central Street * 546-3742
An Old City favorite, Lucille's is the type of place that attracts those who love creative cuisine and fabulous jazz. Start off with the Plate of Hummus & Baba Ghannouj or Warm French Brie and try the Blackened Rack of Lamb or Thai Fish Stew for your main course. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Tues.-Sun. 5pm-3am, dinner served 6pm-10pm. Late night menu for appetizers. $7-$18. V/MC/AE/DC. Full bar.

Mango
5803 Kingston Pike * 584-5053
One of Knoxville's popular upscale places to be seen, Mango brings a whole new flavor to town. Menu choices include mahi-mahi in a soy ginger sauce, sesame crusted salmon in Szechuan cream sauce and grilled shrimp in tomato jam. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 5pm-10pm, Sat. & Sun. 5pm-11pm. $13-20. V/MC/AE/D/DC. Full bar.

Maple Grove Inn
8800 Westland Dr. * 690-9565
An elegant country bed and breakfast in West Knoxville, Maple Grove boasts a concise yet unique menu of Continental favorites with a Southern flair and French classics. Many ingredients are grown on the grounds. Everything is homemade, and the menu changes monthly. Whatever you order, the black and blue filet is a clue that you've stumbled upon someplace special.
Call for lunch information and arrangements. Dinner by reservation only, served Thurs.-Sat. 6pm-9pm. No smoking/handicapped accessible. Over $18. V/MC/AE, personal checks. BYOB

The Mill House
Restaurant & Caterers
4537 Old Walland Hwy in Walland * 982-5726

This authentic country manor offers fine dining with a special view—the site of a pre-Civil War grist mill, a waterfall, and the mill stream. There is good regional and international food prepared using only fresh ingredients. The menu changes regularly so call for each week's seasonal offerings.
Fri. & Sat., 5-close (reservations recommended); catering any time; call for details. Over $18. V/MC/AE/DC. BYOB.

The Parson's Table
Off of Hwy. 11-E in Historic Jonesborough * 753-8002
"Refined Southern with a little bit of French," this restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients available to produce "soul satisfying" cuisine. Try the rack of lamb dijoinaise or the roast duckling a l'orange. Nonsmoking/some handicapped accessibility.
Reservations strongly suggested. Lunch Tues.-Sat. 11:30, Dinner Tues.-Sat. 5pm-close, Sunday Brunch 11:30-close. BYOB.

Regas
318 N. Gay St. * 637-9805
A familiar favorite with a fresh new face. Regas continues to offer the superb service and fine dining experience East Tennesseans have come to love and vote for. Still tops in town are the aged choice beef and fresh seafood specials, and the fresh-baked breads and pastries. "The Gathering Place" is still the fanciest place in town and features live entertainment Thursday through Saturday and frequent drink specials. Smoking section available/handicapped accessible.
Mon.-Fri. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm. Sat. 5pm-10pm. V/MC/AE/DC/CB. Beer, wine, liquor.

Woodsmoke Lodge
11335 Campbell Station Rd. * 966-1160
This former Applewood Farmhouse location has been newly transformed into a more worldly dining experience. Specializing in wild game, the revamped menu includes duck a l'orange, swordfish, venison loin, and rack of lamb. Features added during the remodeling of the old Applewood include a lounge and game trophies.
Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-9pm. Fri. 4pm-10pm. Sat. 10am-2pm (brunch), 4pm-10pm. Sun. 10am-2pm (brunch), 4pm-8pm. V/MC/AE. Beer, wine, liquor.

See also: The Orangery under "French"