Bistro By The Tracks - The Marlowe, Knoxville, TN

The Marlowe

4.9 (1545)

$31 to $50

Continental

1123 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917

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2 people

May 5, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

You don’t have to go far for an exceptional culinary experience. Reviewers say “consistently spectacular” with friendly “non-stuffy” service. Bistro by the Tracks simply is Knoxville’s answer to great metropolitan dining. We proudly offer an extensive and diverse wine list featuring carefully selected whites and reds from the finest wineries around the world. Bistro by the Tracks is a recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, 2010. Join us for an evening of dining that is at once casual and elegant. Reservations most appreciated.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Continental, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
5347 2557
Website
http://www.bistrobythetracks.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Robert McDonald III
Catering
Contact Nancy Kendricks with Bistro by the Tracks Catering <br />nancy@bythetrackscatering.com

Location
1123 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Cross street
SW corner of Anderson & Central
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Charcuterie & Cheese$28.00
domestic, imported, house made & traditional accompaniments
Mushroom Gnocchi$16.00
filet bites, roasted mushrooms, mushroom demi, truffle oil, cured egg yolk
Seasonal Burratta$14.00
black garlic hummus, roasted root vegetables, olives, chili crunch, pita
Loaded Potato Croquettes$9.00
bacon aioli, creme fraiche, chives

Salads & Soups

Tomato Basil Soup$9.00
basil oil, cheddar gougeres
French Onion Soup$9.00
grilled sourdough, swiss cheese
Seasonal Soup$9.00
made from fresh local ingredients
Grilled Caesar$12.00
hearts of romaine, heirloom tomato, croutons, Parigiano-Reggiano, soft egg
BLT Wedge$10.00
gorgonzola, bacon,heirloom tomato, buttermilk dressing, balsamic
Citrus Greek Salad$10.00
onions, fennel, olives, red pepper, artichoke hearts, fried capers, goat cheese

Entrees

Bouillabaisse$24.00
mussels, shrimp, scallops, smoked salmon, tomato, peppers
Grilled Half Chicken$24.00
roasted mushrooms, Castelvetrano olives, garlic Bechamel, red chili coulis
Chef's Pasta$20.00
house-made fettucine & a selection of fresh vegetables from our local farmers
Half Duck$46.00
Confit duck quarter, grilled duck breast, grilled asparagus, safflower pilar, charry bordelaise
Miso Cured Salmon$28.00
roasted mushrooms, strawberries & tomatoes, ginger butter & strawberry reduction
Grilled Shrimp$22.00
kale & farm greens, mushrooms, coconut milk, soy, Amarillo
Crab Cakes$22.00
jalapeno grits, charred ginger carrots, balsamic ginger vinaigrette
Beef Tenderloin$46.00
horseradish, demi, confit beet, roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus
Weekend Ribeye (Friday and Saturday only)
red chili coulis, bacon garlic butter, demi glace, mushrooms
Double L. Burger$20.00
Smoked Cheddar, tomato, lettuce, pickle, ketchup, mustard

What 1,545 people are saying

The Marlowe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Overall
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Great for fine wines
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Review summary

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The Marlowe offers an exceptional dining experience in Knoxville with "delicious food," "superb service," and a "cozy atmosphere." Guests rave about the knowledgeable staff, particularly servers like Peter and Mike, who enhance the dining experience. The restaurant's "great ambiance" and live jazz nights make it a top choice for special occasions.

1,545 Reviews

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Laurie
New Orleans4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal yet again. Mushroom soup was exquisite and ribeye was perfectly fine. So grateful to have the Marlowe and there fantastic staff in town.
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Liz
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience start to finish! I can’t wait to return!
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Emily
San Francisco31 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is such a neighborhood gem!! The food and service are simply fantastic. We love the ambiance, and can’t wait to go back again.
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Kim
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and really good food. We had the crab cakes and chicken and both were very good. We will come back again . The bar is really cool too
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Jessica VIP
E. Tennessee8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, salmon was delicious. Mike was a fantastic server and the staff are so friendly. Yummy wine.
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Sandra
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful experience at the Marlowe! The salmon, shrimp and chicken dishes were all special and deliciously unusual. The charcuterie plate was a delight and the potatoes croquettes are fantastic! As always the excellent wine list delivers. Our favorite Knoxville restaurant by far! Thank you for such high standards and excellent atmosphere.
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Andrea
Charleston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, recommendations for food were great and the food was delicious. All food was very good and great portion size!
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Ann
E. Tennessee2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not only was our food exceptional from salad to entrée to dessert and coffee, but our service was exceptional from the hostess to the waitress. How have we not known about The Marlowe. This was our first time there and we will definitely come back, especially for a special occasion. *****
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Laurie
New Orleans4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love the Marlowe. The food and staff are wonderful! Thank you for your excellent in consistency!
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Ami
Miami1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Peter was the best server-very knowledgeable, kind, and personable! All the staff were very kind and welcoming. Besides the vibe & warm welcomes, the food and drinks were delicious. We just happened to stumble upon this restaurant in passing and it will be on our “highly recommend” list ! We will definitely be back.
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The Marlowe is rated 4.9 stars by 1545 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 13 times today

1123 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
SW corner of Anderson & Central
Neighborhood
Knoxville
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Continental, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Robert McDonald III
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bistrobythetracks.com/
Phone number
5347 2557
Catering
Contact Nancy Kendricks with Bistro by the Tracks Catering <br />nancy@bythetrackscatering.com

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The Marlowe

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36 East Tennessee Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Scallops

Mushroom Gnocchi

Bouillabaisse

Appetizers

Charcuterie & Cheese$28.00

Mushroom Gnocchi$16.00

Seasonal Burratta$14.00

Loaded Potato Croquettes$9.00

Salads & Soups

Tomato Basil Soup$9.00

French Onion Soup$9.00

Seasonal Soup$9.00

Grilled Caesar$12.00

BLT Wedge$10.00

Citrus Greek Salad$10.00

Entrees

Bouillabaisse$24.00

Grilled Half Chicken$24.00

Chef's Pasta$20.00

Half Duck$46.00

Miso Cured Salmon$28.00

Grilled Shrimp$22.00

Crab Cakes$22.00

Beef Tenderloin$46.00

Weekend Ribeye (Friday and Saturday only)

Double L. Burger$20.00

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