Restaurant and Cocktail Bar in Downtown Knoxville

An Elevated Experience

The Main Course

Our chefs meticulously handcraft each dish to ensure the freshest flavors. Using only the finest quality meats and locally sourced produce, we treat every ingredient with the utmost care to deliver mouthwatering twists on classic American favorites. Whether you’re indulging in an intimate dining experience or lingering over cocktails at our inviting bar, The Kennedy offers bold, refined flavors designed to captivate every palate.

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The History

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A nostalgic dining experience in the heart of Downtown Knoxville. The Kennedy captures the historical essence of its location through preservation and elevation of the 1870’s building, one of the oldest in all of downtown Knoxville. The food , the atmosphere and the drinks complement this historical, elevated aesthetic. Experience twists on beloved classics, along with our own chefs creations and impeccable service in this lavish historical setting.

We welcome you to relax, experiment, and indulge.
Ready for one of the most unique cocktail experiences in Knoxville?

🍸Meet Beneath the Olive Tree— our take on the classic dirty martini. Crafted with Ketel One and topped with a trio of stuffed olives. This martini is nitro-chilled to instantly cool the cocktail and maintain its temperature throughout your dining experience. A light, refreshing sip, perfect for the upcoming spring season.

The Kennedy | Fine Dining Restaurant | Downtown Knoxville, TN
Your Kennedy experience from start to finish.✨

First time dining with us and don’t know what to order? Allow us to curate the evening.

Start with our light but indulgent Blue Crab Crispy Rice, made with jumbo lump crab meat, garlic sriracha, aioli, avocado, and sweet soy. Follow with our delicious TK Mac N Cheese, made with grana padano cheese and topped with truffle breadcrumbs. To finish, enjoy our Bananas Foster Crepe Cake. It’s specialized with candied walnuts and draped with bourbon caramel. The perfect dining experience as we head into spring.

See you soon for an unforgettable three course meal.
POV: a slow, relaxing evening at 📍The Kennedy

Enjoy your evening by reserving a table at thekennedyknoxville.com