THE TOMATO HEAD
12 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 Directions
Since 1990
Here’s The Deal:
"The Tomato Head serves sandwiches, salads & burritos with many vegetarian options. The restaurant has also served musical performances, poetry readings, and performing art spaces. It continues to host monthly exhibits that highlight efforts by local artists. Their menu has plenty for the carnivore. Their house-made lamb sausage is cooked in small batches to ensure freshness. Kids can enjoy their delicious pasta plate, mac n cheese pizza, cheese toast, and Simon plate. The restaurant offers catering services for all special occasions, from large events to small parties. The Tomato Head is well known for its vegan and vegetarian dishes."
SPECIALTY:
Green Pepper, Black Bean Hummus, Blue Cheese and Walnut, Turkey and Red Onion with Spinach, Garlic Sticks, Turkey Melt, Roasted Portobello, House and Baked Tofu Salad, Romaine Lettuce, Ham and Cheese, Tomato Chipotle, Veggie Burger, Cup of Black Beans, Sprouts, Blue Corn Chips, Hummus Plate, Bread and Pesto, Soup of the Day, Cheese Toast & Broccoli
Price: Starts from $3.25
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STOCK & BARREL
35 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 Directions
Here’s The Deal:
"Stock & Barrel is a stylish restaurant that features thoughtfully sourced burgers & an extensive selection of bourbons. The restaurant provides you with a relaxing and cheerful atmosphere to enjoy its version of local gourmet, specialty burgers. Their mission in creating this restaurant is to develop a quality burger location driven by the Knoxville community with all their menu options using fresh, local ingredients. They offer a full bar with an emphasis on the finest bourbons combined with home-made ingredients in classic cocktail combinations and a large range of craft beer and wine choices. Gift cards are available with a lot of surprises."
SPECIALTY:
The Mother Clucker, Salmon Burger, Carburetor, White Cheddar Pimento Cheese, Duck Fat Fries, Creamed Horseradish, Fried Pickles, Mac ‘N Cheese, Fried Mushrooms, the Steakhouse, the Wedge, Fried Green Tomatoes, Benton’s Bacon, Spicy Crab Dip, Black Bean and Corn Salad, Beef Burger, Chicken and Waffle, Pan-Seared Feta & Tennessee Honey Drizzle
Price: Starts from $3.5
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TUPELO HONEY
1 Market Square, Knoxville, TN 37902 Directions
Since 2000
Here’s The Deal:
"Tupelo Honey offers an all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist and craft beers & cocktails. They are a stone’s throw away from both Tennessee and the Bijou Theaters and blocks from the University of Tennessee campus. Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern Comfort Food and practices that are rooted in Carolina. They craft brunches, lunches, and suppers that bring friends and family around the table and encourage conversations and drinks to last longer than usual. You can sign up for $35 Sunday suppers and get a free XL banana pudding. You can try their delicious shoo mercy griddle, buttermilk fried chicken, southwestern omelet, and creole caesar salad."
SPECIALTY:
Asheville Hot Chicken Dip, Blistered and Spiced Vegetables, Crispy Brussels, Southern Taco Trio, Deviled Eggs, Honey Chipotle Wings, Spicy Cauliflower Bites, Chimichurri Roasted Chicken, Roasted Mountain Trout, Pimento Cheese Nachos, Peach Poblano Pork Ribs, County Fair Avocado, Fried Green Tomatoes, Old Skool Breakfast Bowl & Southwestern Omelet
Price: Starts from $4.50