Great customer service this am before heading to airport! Mgr Josh and team went ‘above and beyond’. Been a great place for a night cap and watching the Vols! Thank u! Will be back!
Atom Vusan
Service was good. The chicken salad sandwich was generally sized and pretty good. Fries were the battered kind and very crispy. Prices were quite decent for a hotel bar/ restaurant. Lobby right outside is a big and convenient place to wait or relax in for a bit. Lots of couches, some tables, and plenty of outlets
Pretty Kayla
I was completely bummed that this restaurant has no vegan options and very limited vegetarian options. The only thing the waitress could offer is salad. I’m staying at the hotel a few days and this is an inconvenience for me.
Bill M.
The Tavern offers tapas as well as salads,burgers and sandwiches .We tried the White/Navy Bean and Truffle Soup of the Day and it was quite good. It was served with a savory crostini which nicely complemented it.My Partner had the Chicken Salad sandwich and Honey-Roasted Vegetables. I tried the Whiskey Bacon Burger with Fries. They use Double Gloucester Cheddar in several of their dishes.For the non-cheese aficionados, Double Gloucester Cheddar is made from full-fat cream/milk (Single Gloucester is made with skim milk) and a Double Gloucester wheel is twice the height of a Single Gloucester wheel. It is also rumored to be made from two distinct milkings.The Whiskey Bacon Burger was prepared with a Bacon Jam, which nicely incorporated the whiskey flavor in the background; the bacon was incorporated into the burger which always gives a delightful flavor throughout the burger.The Chicken Salad was likewise unique in its ingredients and was nicely balanced. The Honey-Roasted Vegetables however, were exquisite. Carrots, Broccolini, Green Beans, with White and Red New Potatoes sautéed and infused with honey and crumbled bacon. These are a favorite of both clients and staff.Overall, a most excellent Lunch. The tapas on the Lunch and Dinner Menu, are calling out to be chosen!
Debra M.
The food was amazing. There were 5 of us and we all loved what we ordered. 2 of us ordered the salad with the beets in it. I can honestly say it was the best salad I have ever eaten. The other 3 got the small plate of steak with fries and they kept mentioning how wonderful the flavors were.
Franco D.
Overpriced hotel food with young and engaging staff. Only had a night in Knoxville and was too tired from travel to go out. I regret it.
Melanie Fine-Reagan
Nice atmosphere great bartender
Halee M. Sprinkle
Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere! Staff was very friendly and made great suggestions. We got fried green tomatoes and I got the blackened salmon! Both amazing.
Chris O.
Great find! Nestled in the Marriott Hotel downtown, we had a fantastic dinner here. We Ubered but could use hotel valet in the future to avoid the tricky parking situation. Wasn't busy at all on a Friday so we were seated right away. Cocktails were delicious. Gin Remedy was what I had to start. Dangerously good and refreshing. They had blue cheese olives so next I had the perfect dirty martini. French 75 was also well executed with a good balance of lemon and Prosecco. Food situation:-Hush puppies (exactly like how you would expect with a good dipping sauce)-Calabash Fry (I wasn't as excited to try this one but I will definitely get this next time. That aioli paired with it made the dish for me)-Duck Mac & Cheese (VERY rich and filling. Wish this was a side but it made for tasty leftovers)-Steak Frites (the chimichurri type sauce was good. This was a rather small portion so you may want an extra side)-Wedge Salad (added filet tips which was the way to go. VERY heavy on the blue cheese so if you're not crazy about that, don't order. Benton's bacon took it up a notch!)-We didn't have room for dessert, but next time we'll have to try the cheesecakeLeaving room for a 5 star review. This was 4.75 for us due to the cold. To be fair, we visited on the coldest night of the year, but with the garage-door style walls, it was hard to keep it warm. We had to wear our jackets while inside. But this will be the place to be in the summertime. When we come back, I'll plan to try the wings and the ribeye. It's not just your average hotel restaurant. Will be spreading the word about this place!
Ken Sparks
A great collection of crafts by skilled local makers. Some beautiful pieces of work that might be easily overlooked unless you're looking for it between the Marriott and Tennessean Hotels on Henley St. Most pieces are in the lower lobby of the Marriott displayed in glass cases.
Josh, Kyle, and Olivia made my experience world class! We came with a big group and they were so accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun! The cocktails are amazing, the food is top notch, and who could ask for a better ambiance? They made this one of my all time favorite places and I am forever grateful. Can’t wait to visit again!
Jules K-B
This was a nice little find. It was a little hot in there though. However, the service was great and the small plates looked good. We had the hush puppies and they were delicious. Will likely visit again.
Bill
Had a great breakfast here, server was super friendly and the food was excellent. Had a great bloody mary (with bacon!). Excellent place to grab a bite and a drink if staying at one of the two hotels connected to this place. Recommend.
Jared Slibeck
Great views and the food is very tasty.
Sarah Jordan
My experience at Maker Exchange was awesome! Josh was super knowledgeable about cocktails, friendly and attentive. If you’re in to craft cocktails, this is definitely a place to check out. I can’t wait to visit again!
Great customer service this am before heading to airport! Mgr Josh and team went ‘above and beyond’. Been a great place for a night cap and watching the Vols! Thank u! Will be back!
Service was good. The chicken salad sandwich was generally sized and pretty good. Fries were the battered kind and very crispy. Prices were quite decent for a hotel bar/ restaurant. Lobby right outside is a big and convenient place to wait or relax in for a bit. Lots of couches, some tables, and plenty of outlets
I was completely bummed that this restaurant has no vegan options and very limited vegetarian options. The only thing the waitress could offer is salad. I’m staying at the hotel a few days and this is an inconvenience for me.
The Tavern offers tapas as well as salads,burgers and sandwiches .We tried the White/Navy Bean and Truffle Soup of the Day and it was quite good. It was served with a savory crostini which nicely complemented it.My Partner had the Chicken Salad sandwich and Honey-Roasted Vegetables. I tried the Whiskey Bacon Burger with Fries. They use Double Gloucester Cheddar in several of their dishes.For the non-cheese aficionados, Double Gloucester Cheddar is made from full-fat cream/milk (Single Gloucester is made with skim milk) and a Double Gloucester wheel is twice the height of a Single Gloucester wheel. It is also rumored to be made from two distinct milkings.The Whiskey Bacon Burger was prepared with a Bacon Jam, which nicely incorporated the whiskey flavor in the background; the bacon was incorporated into the burger which always gives a delightful flavor throughout the burger.The Chicken Salad was likewise unique in its ingredients and was nicely balanced. The Honey-Roasted Vegetables however, were exquisite. Carrots, Broccolini, Green Beans, with White and Red New Potatoes sautéed and infused with honey and crumbled bacon. These are a favorite of both clients and staff.Overall, a most excellent Lunch. The tapas on the Lunch and Dinner Menu, are calling out to be chosen!
The food was amazing. There were 5 of us and we all loved what we ordered. 2 of us ordered the salad with the beets in it. I can honestly say it was the best salad I have ever eaten. The other 3 got the small plate of steak with fries and they kept mentioning how wonderful the flavors were.
Overpriced hotel food with young and engaging staff. Only had a night in Knoxville and was too tired from travel to go out. I regret it.
Nice atmosphere great bartender
Delicious food and beautiful atmosphere! Staff was very friendly and made great suggestions. We got fried green tomatoes and I got the blackened salmon! Both amazing.
Great find! Nestled in the Marriott Hotel downtown, we had a fantastic dinner here. We Ubered but could use hotel valet in the future to avoid the tricky parking situation. Wasn't busy at all on a Friday so we were seated right away. Cocktails were delicious. Gin Remedy was what I had to start. Dangerously good and refreshing. They had blue cheese olives so next I had the perfect dirty martini. French 75 was also well executed with a good balance of lemon and Prosecco. Food situation:-Hush puppies (exactly like how you would expect with a good dipping sauce)-Calabash Fry (I wasn't as excited to try this one but I will definitely get this next time. That aioli paired with it made the dish for me)-Duck Mac & Cheese (VERY rich and filling. Wish this was a side but it made for tasty leftovers)-Steak Frites (the chimichurri type sauce was good. This was a rather small portion so you may want an extra side)-Wedge Salad (added filet tips which was the way to go. VERY heavy on the blue cheese so if you're not crazy about that, don't order. Benton's bacon took it up a notch!)-We didn't have room for dessert, but next time we'll have to try the cheesecakeLeaving room for a 5 star review. This was 4.75 for us due to the cold. To be fair, we visited on the coldest night of the year, but with the garage-door style walls, it was hard to keep it warm. We had to wear our jackets while inside. But this will be the place to be in the summertime. When we come back, I'll plan to try the wings and the ribeye. It's not just your average hotel restaurant. Will be spreading the word about this place!
A great collection of crafts by skilled local makers. Some beautiful pieces of work that might be easily overlooked unless you're looking for it between the Marriott and Tennessean Hotels on Henley St. Most pieces are in the lower lobby of the Marriott displayed in glass cases.
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Josh, Kyle, and Olivia made my experience world class! We came with a big group and they were so accommodating, knowledgeable, and fun! The cocktails are amazing, the food is top notch, and who could ask for a better ambiance? They made this one of my all time favorite places and I am forever grateful. Can’t wait to visit again!
This was a nice little find. It was a little hot in there though. However, the service was great and the small plates looked good. We had the hush puppies and they were delicious. Will likely visit again.
Had a great breakfast here, server was super friendly and the food was excellent. Had a great bloody mary (with bacon!). Excellent place to grab a bite and a drink if staying at one of the two hotels connected to this place. Recommend.
Great views and the food is very tasty.
My experience at Maker Exchange was awesome! Josh was super knowledgeable about cocktails, friendly and attentive. If you’re in to craft cocktails, this is definitely a place to check out. I can’t wait to visit again!