Restaurant · Knoxville TN
Southern Grit
Southern cooking in Knoxville
Located in the Old City, we serve modern takes on classic Southern dishes.
Southern cooking in Knoxville
Located in the Old City, we serve modern takes on classic Southern dishes.
We are situated in the Old City, providing a neighborhood vibe for your dining experience.
Our staff is committed to providing prompt and helpful service to every guest.
Our menu features familiar Southern comfort foods prepared with contemporary culinary techniques.
Southern Grit is located on South Central Street in the heart of Knoxville. We focus on providing a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy traditional Southern food with a modern twist. Whether you are looking for a meal on a weekend afternoon or a late dinner, our kitchen prepares classic favorites with attention to flavor and preparation.
A signature dish featuring seasoned shrimp served over creamy grits.
We offer a variety of fried starters including pickles, okra, and sweet potato fries.
Our menu includes options like spicy fried chicken, jambalaya pasta, and chicken pot pie.
“Excellent food. 4.5/5 Shrimp grits 5-5 wow Deep fried picked and okra 5/5 Chicken pot pie: 4/5 gravy is good but chicken is way too over cooked Service 5/5 Caroline provided above and beyond service and she is so sweet.”
“I stumbled upon this place last minute because it was one of the few restaurants that would still be open late on a Sunday. The place was nice clean and atmosphere was welcoming.”
“What a wonderful gem of a restaurant in Knoxville! I can’t stop raving about how good my meal was here. Definitely one of the best meals I’ve had in months. Their spicy chicken with fried to perfection.”
Southern Grit is at 126 S Central St, Knoxville, TN 37902, United States. Use the map on this page for directions.
Opening hours: Tuesday 11:30 am–9 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am–9 pm; Thursday 11:30 am–9 pm; Friday 11:30 am–10 pm; Saturday 11 am–10 pm; Sunday 11 am–9 pm. Closed on Monday.
Yes, Southern Grit is open on Saturday, 11 am–10 pm.
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Southern Grit has a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 1062 Google reviews.
Southern Grit lists: Shrimp and grits, Fried appetizers, Southern entrees. See the full list above.
Yes. Southern Grit is a restaurant in Knoxville TN.
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