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Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

4.8
4.8
1992 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary American
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Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

4.8
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Knoxville

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
Chef & Owner Tim Love has designed a menu influenced by all of the ingredients and cultures that have been a part of the West since the first adventure began on the Goodnight-Loving and Chisholm Trails — with an added level of modern sophistication. Items on the Lonesome Dove Western Bistro menu range from an inventive selection of steaks and seafood to dishes such as Wagyu Tomahawk, Buffalo Ribeye, Wild Boar, and Rabbit & Rattlesnake Sausage. Tim Love has received numerous awards and accolades from the likes of The New York Times, Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, Zagat, Southern Living, Esquire, and more. Tim Love is known for celebrating the food and culture of the American West and adding an elegant, modern twist.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wild Game
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (865) 999-5251
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Love/Chef de Cuisine Jason Scott
  • Catering
    Please visit: www.timlovecatering.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro's Sullivan Ballroom is an intimate venue for special occasions and private events, overlooking the Historic Old City in an industrial, modern atmosphere. The Social Dove offers an outdoor setting for private events in the Old City with a full stage for live music and a private outdoor bar.
  • Neighbourhood
    Knoxville
  • Cross Street
    Jackson Ave
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,992 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Tennessee

    Best Ambience

  • East Tennessee

    Innovative

  • East Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Knoxville

    Best Overall

  • Knoxville

    Best Food

  • Knoxville

    Best Service

  • Knoxville

    Best Ambience

  • Knoxville

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Great for fine wines

  • Knoxville

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Lonesome Dove - Knoxville offers a truly "amazing experience" with its "phenomenal" and creative menu featuring wild game dishes like bison ribeye and elk sliders. The service is "impeccable," and the atmosphere is both warm and inviting. Perfect for special occasions, this restaurant promises a memorable dining experience with every visit.

1,992 Reviews
  1. Patrick

    E. Tennessee

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Meat was great as it always is however I thought it was too fatty

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  2. paul

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Foods were good but the fish I had was way over salted.

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  3. Angelo

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience and amazing service. Unique menu and great dishes!

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  4. David

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Do not sleep on the elk sliders. The rabbit-rattlesnake sausage was mighty tasty as well. Everything was great, all the way through the churro dessert. I dig it.

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  5. Kelly

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can’t remember our waiter’s name but he was amazing! The place was decorated beautifully and the food was amazing

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  6. Jason

    E. Tennessee

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. This place has a menu of things you won’t find anywhere else. All cooked to perfection in a professional atmosphere. Highly recommended! 

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  7. FaleriaD

    E. Tennessee

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and Shelby was a delightful server. I have food allergies and she was very thorough in advising me as to what to stay away from. Overall experience was wonderful.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Matt

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience, service, and food were all top notch. It was a perfect setting to celebrate our wedding.

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  9. Tyler

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance at Lonesome Dove is always unmatched. The service was prompt, informative, and friendly. Not only were the courses delicious and beautifully presented, each dish surpassed expectation. The overall experience was immaculate.

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  10. Jason

    Memphis

    80 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I found out about this restaurant the other day and wanted to try it for brunch. The building is from the late 1800s. It has been converted into a western boutique restaurant. The menu is very eclectic, but I went specifically for the 16 ounce prime rib that was only $20. I can say it was one of the best prime ribs I’ve ever had. And the value was amazing our server, Jake, did an excellent job of advising us about the menu. It was an excellent server as well. I highly recommend this restaurant not only for brunch But for dinner.

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FAQs

Lonesome Dove - Knoxville is rated 4.8 stars by 1992 OpenTable diners.

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Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

4.8
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Knoxville

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Google Map for Lonesome Dove - Knoxville

100 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Jackson Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Knoxville
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Wild Game
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Tim Love/Chef de Cuisine Jason Scott
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (865) 999-5251
  • Catering
    Please visit: www.timlovecatering.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    The Lonesome Dove Western Bistro's Sullivan Ballroom is an intimate venue for special occasions and private events, overlooking the Historic Old City in an industrial, modern atmosphere. The Social Dove offers an outdoor setting for private events in the Old City with a full stage for live music and a private outdoor bar.
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