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Fresh Food , Oyster Bar & Craft Cocktails  - STIR - Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

STIR - Knoxville

4.7 (790)
$31 to $50
American
215 Willow Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915-1035

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 63 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
STIR is the perfect restaurant to sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters, enjoy a night out, or meet for lunch. Located in the heart of Old City, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Great food starts with fresh, local ingredients. Our kitchen prepares everything from scratch, and our signature raw bar is stocked with fresh oysters and seasonal seafood. STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result: categorically elevated cocktails. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure. We welcome Knoxville to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Esteban Mejia
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Cross street
    Willow Ave and Burris St
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 790 people are saying

STIR - Knoxville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Innovative

  • East Tennessee

    Hot spot

  • East Tennessee

    Lively

  • East Tennessee

    American

  • East Tennessee

    Most Booked

  • Knoxville

    Best Overall

  • Knoxville

    Best Food

  • Knoxville

    Best Service

  • Knoxville

    Best Value

  • Knoxville

    Great for brunch

  • Knoxville

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Hot spot

  • Knoxville

    Lively

  • Knoxville

    American

  • Knoxville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
STIR Knoxville offers an exciting dining experience with "exceptional" service and a "fun atmosphere." Guests rave about the "delicious" food and "amazing" craft cocktails, particularly enjoying the oysters and specialty drinks. While the noise level can be high, the lively ambiance and diverse menu options make it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.
790 Reviews
  1. Jim

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved an outdoor table but it was raining. They moved us inside, no delays or hassles. Food was delicious and Molly was a great server. A little noisy but it was Mother’s Day so pretty crowded. We will definitely return.

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  2. Debbie

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food and Speciality Drinks with outstanding service. Highly recommend

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  3. Don

    Charleston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was great. Food was delicious. Would come back.
    STIR - KnoxvilleResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for the positive review! We are always glad to hear when our team knocked it out of the park. Come back and see us again soon!

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  4. Jeff

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice variety of food options, friendly and helpful service and good food. Very pleasant experience and would definitely recommend
    STIR - KnoxvilleResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Jeff! We appreciate the 5 star review and hope to see you again soon.

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  5. James

    Las Vegas1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was not good. 3 out 4 entres were below par.

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  6. Robert

    E. Tennessee1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was good but not as good as other high end restaurants in knoxville. Nothing spectacular but not bad either. The worst part was the noise level. This is not the place of you want a romantic dinner of dinner with friends and conversation. could not hear the people across the table from us. There was a drunk lady making a baby scream right behind us, by playing with it from another table. Not i’m not complaining about a child laughing because this was not what this was-SCREAMING!!! If you want to get drunk on expensive contrails and eat some decent foid, then by all means go. however, if you want a great meal in a relaxing atmosphere, go somewhere else.

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  7. Bill

    E. Tennessee2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service was exceptional! The service was very good. The craft cocktails and the oysters were some of the best I’ve ever had. The only negative factor was the high noise level. It was difficult to carry on a conversation. Overall - an “A”
    STIR - KnoxvilleResponded on May 4, 2025
    Your review made our day! Thank you for the 5 stars and we hope to see you soon

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  8. Christine

    Chicago1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was very dry for 2 of the meals. It was way overcooked.
    STIR - KnoxvilleResponded on May 4, 2025
    Hi, thank you for your review. Your direct feedback helps us improve the restaurant. It’s our goal to create a superior dining experience for every guest, and it seems that we missed the mark. We’d welcome the chance to make things right. Would you please contact me at your convenience? Here’s my contact information: Mindy Dailey 865-253-7933

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  9. Allison

    E. Tennessee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and delicious food and drinks. Fun atmosphere.
    STIR - KnoxvilleResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you, Allison! We’re glad you enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  10. Forrest

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about STIR was just phenomenal! Every dish was fresh and delicious. My mixed drinks were perfect and the choice of ice made them even better. Couldn’t have asked for a better server! Highly recommend this place!
    STIR - KnoxvilleResponded on May 4, 2025
    Thank you, Forrest! We’re glad you enjoyed your experience with us and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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215 Willow Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915-1035

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Willow Ave and Burris St
  • Neighborhood
    Knoxville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:30 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:30 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Oyster Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Esteban Mejia
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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