Stephen's Guidebook
Food scene
Amber Restaurant
6715 Maynardville PikeGreat for a big breakfast or meat and three lunch
Harby's Pizza & Deli
3718 Walker BoulevardGreat local pizza with thin crust
Local lunch spot for steamed sandwiches, burgers, gyros, and daily specials like lasagna
Jacob's Time Out Deli
5307 North Middlebrook PikeLocal lunch spot for steamed sandwiches, burgers, gyros, and daily specials like lasagna
Great steaks, burgers, wings, and local microbrews. I love the Cherokee Red and wings tossed in Thunder Road sauce.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cru Bistro & Wine Bar Downtown
141 S Gay StGreat steaks, burgers, wings, and local microbrews. I love the Cherokee Red and wings tossed in Thunder Road sauce.
Cool place for sitting outside and having some beers. Their beer offerings are always interesting and tasty.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hops and Hollers
937 N Central StCool place for sitting outside and having some beers. Their beer offerings are always interesting and tasty.
Aubrey's
401 Town Creek Rd ETraditional American fare. Huge portions.
Stefanos Pizza
1937 Cumberland AveChicago style pizza near campus
Tio Conejo
4406 North BroadwayExcellent authentic Mexican in the back of a grocery store
The Original Louis Drive in Restaurant
4661 Old BroadwayOld school Italian American cuisine. Awesome onion rings!
Best burgers in town. Decadent desserts. Closes early (8:00pm)
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Litton's Market, Restaurant & Bakery
2803 Essary DrBest burgers in town. Decadent desserts. Closes early (8:00pm)
Chef Ben
5210 N Broadway StGood American-style Chinese
China Jiang
942 East Emory RoadGood American Chinese food. Huge portions.
A bit of a drive but excellent pho and banh mi.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bida Saigon
8078 Kingston PikeA bit of a drive but excellent pho and banh mi.
Old school steak house. About a 30 minute drive, but worth it. I love the prime rib or a filet with woodshed potatoes.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ye Olde Steak House
6838 Chapman HwyOld school steak house. About a 30 minute drive, but worth it. I love the prime rib or a filet with woodshed potatoes.
This is our go to coffee shop. They always have a couple of unique coffees brewing, the pastries are delectable, and the atmosphere is cool.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old City Wine Bar
108 W Jackson AveThis is our go to coffee shop. They always have a couple of unique coffees brewing, the pastries are delectable, and the atmosphere is cool.
Nixon's Deli
508 Merchant DrSteamed sandwiches
Sam & Andy's Fountain City
2613 Adair DrSteamed sandwiches and burgers
Italian - we prefer Louis’, but Gondolier is closer and tasty.
Gondolier of Halls - Italian Restaurant & Pizza
6951 Maynardville PikeItalian - we prefer Louis’, but Gondolier is closer and tasty.
Marco's Pizza
7121 Maynardville PikeGood delivery pizza
Neighborhoods
Old City
Bars, music, and nightlife
Cumberland Avenue
Cumberland Avenue“The Strip” - bars, restaurants, and shops near UT campus
Hip neighborhood with bars, breweries, restaurants, and shops near the Old City and Fourth and Gill.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Happy Holler Historic District
Hip neighborhood with bars, breweries, restaurants, and shops near the Old City and Fourth and Gill.