Highest-rated restaurants in Knoxville by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Knoxville, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Tuk Tuk Thai Fusion

- Rating: 4.6/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9253 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
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#29. Forno Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 743 North Campbell Station Road Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Italian
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#28. Benefit Your Life Gluten Free Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10420 Kingston Pike Ste G Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Specialty Food, Gluten-Free
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#27. D & B's Hot Dogs and Ice Cream

- Rating: 4.6/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8909 Oak Ridge Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Burgers
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#26. Dave's Dog House

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7409 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Street Vendors, Hot Dogs
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#25. Emma's Southern Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3701 Sutherland Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Tacos, Salad, Burgers
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#24. Baker Boy Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 701 North Cherry St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
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#23. Sticky Rice Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (744 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 120 Jack Dance St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Laotian, Bubble Tea
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#22. Yassin's Falafel House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 159 North Peters Road Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Greek, Falafel
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#21. Tacos El Primo Food Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1116 Concord Road Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
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#20. Likewise Coffee

- Rating: 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1209 East Magnolia Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. The Chefs Table By All-Ways Catering

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 9111A Executive Park Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Caterers, New American
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#18. Chicago Hotdog And Sausage Company

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 4100 Asheville Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food, Italian, Hot Dogs
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#17. Good Golly Tamale

- Rating: 4.7/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 112 South Central St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
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#16. Turkish Market & Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (284 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8078 Kingston Pike Ste 121 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Grocery, Turkish, Delis
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#15. Tia's Tacos

- Rating: 4.7/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11071 Parkside Drive Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Gluten-Free, Vegan
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#14. Delicias Colombianas

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 5003 Clinton Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Colombian
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#13. Knox Brew Hub

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 421 Union Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Beer Bar, Sandwiches
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#12. Chow Hall

- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5700 East Emory Road Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#11. A Dopo Sourdough Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (538 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 516 Williams St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#10. Rom's House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 West Depot Ave. Ste 110 Marble City Market Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Afghan
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#9. K Pocha

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 7315 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Korean, Chicken Wings
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#8. Steamboat on Central

- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2423 North Central St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
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#7. Five Cousins Pollo A La Brasa

- Rating: 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 815 Merchant Drive Ste East Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Peruvian, Latin American
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#6. Taqueria La Herradura

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 8311 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#5. Pizzeria Nora

- Rating: 4.9/5 (44 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2400 North Central St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Pizza
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#4. Angry Dumplings Tea

- Rating: 4.9/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1119 Sevier Ave. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Soup, Juice Bars & Smoothies
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#3. South Press

- Rating: 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3615 Chapman Hwy Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Comfort Food, Community Centers
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#2. Potchke

- Rating: 4.9/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 318 North Gay St. Ste 103 Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Delis
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#1. Hello Tea House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 722 South Gay St. Knoxville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Desserts, Creperies
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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