Highest-rated restaurants in Knoxville, according to Foursquare

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January 21, 2021
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Highest-rated restaurants in Knoxville, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Knoxville using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

#30. Chivo Taqueria

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $
- Category: Tacos
- Address: 314 S Gay St, Knoxville

#29. Copper Cellar

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 7316 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

#28. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Fast Food
- Address: 4944 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

#27. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Fast Food
- Address: 540 E Emory Rd, Powell

#26. Holy Land Market

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Middle Eastern
- Address: 3609 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville

#25. Golden Garden

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Chinese
- Address: 5737 Western Ave, Knoxville

#24. Soccer Taco

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 6701 Kingston Pike (at Westfield Rd), Knoxville

#23. Panchos Mexican

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 7509 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville

#22. Nama Sushi Bar

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Sushi
- Address: 5130 Kingston Pike (at S Mohican St), Knoxville

#21. Bida Saigon

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Vietnamese
- Address: 8078 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

#20. Litton's

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 2803 Essary Dr (Broadway St), Knoxville

#19. Aubrey's

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 6005 Brookvale Ln, Knoxville

#18. Sergeant Pepperoni's

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 4618 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

#17. Calhoun's on the River

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 400 Neyland Dr (Walnut St SW), Knoxville

#16. Tupelo Honey

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 1 Market Sq, Knoxville

#15. Sweet P's Downtown Dive

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 410 W Jackson Ave, Knoxville

#14. Plum Tree

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Chinese
- Address: 7052 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

#13. Sweet P's Barbeque & Soul House

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 3725 Maryville Pike, Knoxville

#12. Sitar Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Indian
- Address: 6004 Kingston Pike (at S Northshore Dr), Knoxville

#11. Nama Sushi Bar

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Sushi
- Address: 506 S Gay St, Knoxville

#10. Pete's Coffee Shop

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 540 Union Ave, Knoxville

#9. Bistro by the Tracks

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$$
- Category: American
- Address: 215 Brookview Centre Way Ste 109, Knoxville

#8. Zoës Kitchen

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 6638 Kingston Pike, Knoxville

#7. Stock & Barrel

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 35 Market Sq, Knoxville

#6. Central Flats & Taps

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Gastropub
- Address: 1204 N Central St (Anderson), Knoxville

#5. Oliver Royale

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$$
- Category: New American
- Address: 5 Market Sq, Knoxville

#4. Tomato Head

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 12 Market Sq (at Union Ave), Knoxville

#3. Hard Knox Pizzeria

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 4437 Kingston Pike (Western Plaza), Knoxville

#2. Balter Beerworks

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$$
- Category: Gastropub
- Address: 100 S Broadway St (Jackson Avenue), Knoxville

#1. Ruth's Chris Steak House

- Rating: 9.3
- Price: $$$
- Category: Steakhouse
- Address: 950 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville

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