5 Restaurants Open Late in Downtown, Knoxville TN
Updated 11 October 2026 · 10 restaurants in Downtown, Knoxville TN considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown Knoxville, TN that stay open until midnight or later on at least one day of the week. It is for diners who want to eat, drink or linger later than most places allow. Ten qualifying businesses were considered. The order follows Google ratings weighted by how many reviews each business has received. Each entry notes its listed hours, address and accessibility features, along with what reviewers mention.
#1
Fiori Bar & Kitchen
★ 4.8 (822 Google reviews)Restaurant
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Fiori Bar & Kitchen is a restaurant at 111 E Jackson Ave with a 4.8 Google rating from 822 reviews. Listed hours are 4 pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday, 5 to 10 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with Monday and Sunday closed. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention the seasonal bruschetta, the house cut beef tips, the baked ragu rigatoni and the drinks. Some describe the room as loud, and one reviewer recommends booking ahead.
Best for: Late dinner and drinks on weekends
- Address
- 111 E Jackson Ave #103, Knoxville, TN 37915, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4 pm–12 am; Mon Closed; Sat 4 pm–12 am; Sun Closed; Thu 5–10 pm; Tue 5–10 pm; Wed 5–10 pm
#2
Boyd’s Jig and Reel
★ 4.7 (1,803 Google reviews)Pub
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Boyd’s Jig and Reel is an Irish pub at 101 S Central St with a 4.7 Google rating from 1,803 reviews. Listed hours run from 11:30 am to 12:30 am on Friday and Saturday and until midnight on weeknights, with Sunday hours from 2 to 9 pm and Monday closed. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a large whiskey selection, a live fiddle performance, Scottish eggs, fish and chips, and patio seating. One reviewer says reservations are not taken.
Best for: Whiskey selection and a late pub night
- Address
- 101 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–12:30 am; Mon Closed; Sat 11:30 am–12:30 am; Sun 2–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–12 am; Tue 11:30 am–12 am; Wed 11:30 am–12 am
#3
The Kennedy
★ 4.7 (1,609 Google reviews)Restaurant
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The Kennedy is a restaurant at 430 S Gay St with a 4.7 Google rating from 1,609 reviews. Listed hours run from 11 am to 2:30 am on Friday and Saturday, until midnight Monday through Thursday, and 11 am to 11 pm on Sunday. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention the French onion soup, the Devils on Horseback and blue crab crispy rice appetizers, a spicy rigatoni, and a chicken parm sandwich with pumpkin seed pesto. Service is described as attentive.
Best for: Appetizers and dinner on Gay Street
- Address
- 430 S Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2:30 am; Mon 11 am–12 am; Sat 11 am–2:30 am; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–12 am; Tue 11 am–12 am; Wed 11 am–12 am
#4
Balter Beerworks
★ 4.6 (3,263 Google reviews)Brewpub
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Balter Beerworks is a brewpub at 100 Broadway SW with a 4.6 Google rating from 3,263 reviews. Listed hours are 11 am to midnight on Friday, 10 am to midnight on Saturday, 11 am to 11 pm on Monday through Thursday, and 10 am to 10 pm on Sunday. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and toilet. Reviewers mention the beer flight, chicken sliders, a bison burger, fried green tomatoes and mac and cheese. Some also mention a small parking lot and generous portions.
Best for: Brewpub flights and pub-style burgers
- Address
- 100 Broadway SW, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 10 am–12 am; Sun 10 am–10 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#5
STIR
★ 4.5 (931 Google reviews)New American restaurant
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STIR is a New American restaurant at 217 Willow Ave with a 4.5 Google rating from 931 reviews. Listed hours are 11 am to 1 am on Friday, 10 am to 1 am on Saturday, 10 am to 11:30 pm on Sunday, and 11 am to 11:30 pm from Monday to Thursday. The listing notes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention oysters, mahi tacos, shrimp and grits, and attentive servers. Several describe a lively crowd on First Friday, with a wait for a table at busy times.
Best for: Seafood and New American plates on weekends
- Address
- 217 Willow Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–1 am; Mon 11 am–11:30 pm; Sat 10 am–1 am; Sun 10 am–11:30 pm; Thu 11 am–11:30 pm; Tue 11 am–11:30 pm; Wed 11 am–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 10 restaurants in Downtown, Knoxville TN with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Fiori Bar & Kitchen ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 822 reviews. Boyd’s Jig and Reel is second at 4.7 from 1,803 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Knoxville TN are open late?
Fiori Bar & Kitchen stays open until 12 am; Boyd’s Jig and Reel stays open until 12:30 am; The Kennedy stays open until 2:30 am; Balter Beerworks stays open until 12 am; STIR stays open until 1 am.
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