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Best Southern American Restaurants in Knoxville

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A photo of Tavern at Maker Exchange restaurant
1. Tavern at Maker Exchange
4.6
Exceptional(53)
$$$$
• Southern • Knoxville
Booked 10 times today
We had an impromptu reservation, and the whole team was very accommodating and made our special occasion – a white coat ceremony – a wonderful experience. Thank you!
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2. Marble City Kitchen and The Firefly
4.1
Excellent(56)
$$$$
• Southern • Knoxville
Booked 4 times today
The waitress was a joy and so much fun. She met all of our expectations. The food was delicious
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3. The Chop House - N. Knoxville
4.7
Exceptional(621)
$$$$
• Southern • Knoxville
Booked 20 times today
Enjoyed a lovely meal and got to spend some quality time with family. Our server took excellent care of us.
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4. Calhoun's Bearden Hill
4.3
Awesome(89)
$$$$
• Southern • Bearden Hill
Booked 7 times today
All the food was delicious and our waitress was very nice and efficient!
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5. Connors Steak & Seafood - Knoxville
4.9
Exceptional(4938)
$$$$
• Southern • Knoxville
Booked 115 times today
Very nice restaurant, service, and food. I will return for the experience.
A photo of The Restaurant at RT Lodge restaurant
6. The Restaurant at RT Lodge
4.8
Exceptional(1379)
$$$$
• Southern • Maryville
Booked 20 times today
All salads are wonderful and big. Chicken dish was so tender and sweet potatoes and vegetables done perfectly. The Trout was done perfectly and the apple bundt and walnut coffee cake were delicious! Can't go wrong at RT Lodge with their service, atmosphere, and food.
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7. Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
4.4
Awesome(1810)
$$$$
• Southern • Gatlinburg
Booked 80 times today
Highly recommend Cherokee Grill. The food was fantastic!
A photo of Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort restaurant
8. Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort
4.4
Awesome(495)
$$$$
• Southern • Gatlinburg
Booked 5 times today
Delicious food and beautiful restaurant! The atmosphere was great and welcoming, the service was great and friendly, and all the food was fresh and delicious. Our server Julia was amazing and friendly. She was attentive the whole night. We went right before sunset and got to see some of the views (the restaurant has huge windows all over!). Overall fantastic experience and we are looking forwards to returning soon!
A photo of Song & Hearth at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa restaurant
9. Song & Hearth at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa
4.4
Awesome(2792)
$$$$
• Southern • Gatlinburg
Booked 35 times today
The dining room is beautiful, the food is delicious, and the service is excellent.
A photo of Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro restaurant
10. Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
4.9
Exceptional(4599)
$$$$
• Southern • Knoxville
Booked 49 times today
The setting is lovely, the ambiance wonderful, the service just right and the food delicious!

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  • Debby and Rex
    Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Ember and Elm is an outstanding restaurant! Definitely a favorite of ours. Everything is superb from the decor/ambience, menu choices, taste of the food (I had the trout and my husband had the gnocchi), the STAFF - the overall experience was just what we were hoping for. We’ve dined here before and look forward to returning. Thank you, Ember and Elm!!
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    Ember & Elm at Dollywood’s HeartSong Resort$$$$• Southern• Pigeon Forge
    •
    4.4
  • Julie
    Denver / Colorado •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The setting is lovely, the ambiance wonderful, the service just right and the food delicious!
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    Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro$$$$• American• Knoxville
    •
    4.9
  • Matthew
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    All salads are wonderful and big. Chicken dish was so tender and sweet potatoes and vegetables done perfectly. The Trout was done perfectly and the apple bundt and walnut coffee cake were delicious! Can't go wrong at RT Lodge with their service, atmosphere, and food.
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    The Restaurant at RT Lodge$$$$• Southern• Maryville
    •
    4.8
  • Erika
    Orlando / Central Florida East •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 26, 2026
    Delicious food and beautiful restaurant! The atmosphere was great and welcoming, the service was great and friendly, and all the food was fresh and delicious. Our server Julia was amazing and friendly. She was attentive the whole night. We went right before sunset and got to see some of the views (the restaurant has huge windows all over!). Overall fantastic experience and we are looking forwards to returning soon!
    More info
    Southern Comfort - Westgate Resort$$$$• Southern• Gatlinburg
    •
    4.4
  • Houston
    East Tennessee •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    Had the breakfast buffet. Absolutely phenomenal. They had everything I could possible have wanted to eat.
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    Song & Hearth at Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa$$$$• Southern• Gatlinburg
    •
    4.4

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