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Bistro By The Tracks - The Marlowe, Knoxville, TN

The Marlowe

4.9
4.9
1520 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
You don’t have to go far for an exceptional culinary experience. Reviewers say “consistently spectacular” with friendly “non-stuffy” service. Bistro by the Tracks simply is Knoxville’s answer to great metropolitan dining. We proudly offer an extensive and diverse wine list featuring carefully selected whites and reds from the finest wineries around the world. Bistro by the Tracks is a recipient of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, 2010. Join us for an evening of dining that is at once casual and elegant. Reservations most appreciated.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    5347 2557
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Robert McDonald III
  • Catering
    Contact Nancy Kendricks with Bistro by the Tracks Catering <br />nancy@bythetrackscatering.com

What 1,520 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • East Tennessee

    Best Food

  • East Tennessee

    Best Ambience

  • East Tennessee

    Innovative

  • East Tennessee

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • East Tennessee

    Romantic

  • East Tennessee

    Lively

  • Knoxville

    Best Overall

  • Knoxville

    Best Food

  • Knoxville

    Best Service

  • Knoxville

    Best Ambience

  • Knoxville

    Best Value

  • Knoxville

    Innovative

  • Knoxville

    Healthy

  • Knoxville

    Hot spot

  • Knoxville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Knoxville

    Great for fine wines

  • Knoxville

    Romantic

  • Knoxville

    Good for special occasions

  • Knoxville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Marlowe offers a delightful experience in Knoxville with its cozy yet elegant ambiance featuring exposed brick and warm wood. The standout dishes include "crab cakes are insane good" and "best French onion soup I have ever eaten." With exceptional service from staff like Peter, Mike, and Michelle, guests enjoy "excellent food quality" and creative cocktails in a "welcoming atmosphere." Perfect for a special dining experience, this restaurant promises a memorable visit with its "cosmopolitan feel" and "soothing" environment.

1,520 Reviews
  1. Jennifer

    VIP

    Atlanta

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants. The food is always fantastic and the service is top notch! The other servers always stop by our table to say hello. Love the cocktails too!!

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  2. David

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peter was an excellent server! Food was great. Date night spot!

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  3. John

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at The Marlowe and we really enjoyed it! We are frequently looking for new places in downtown Knoxville for special events - Valentine’s Day in this case. The food, ambiance, and prices were great for this occasion! I had the roasted duck and my wife had the lamb chops as our meals. And we had fried oysters with caviar, and crab bisque as appetizers! They were all tasty, delicious and good portions. We liked the high table seating in the bar area, but the regular seating area looked as comfortable. Service was friendly and professional. All high-end dining without breaking the bank! We will be back and will highly recommend The Marlowe to our friends.

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  4. Misty

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful, and the food was amazing! Would recommend 10 out of 10!

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  5. Bruce

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience is always pleasant. Love Marlowes.

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  6. Rhonda

    VIP

    Atlanta

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Marlowe is our go to restaurant for a lovely, quiet dinner. The service is always perfect (Peter and Mike are great!). The BLT salad is delicious, the salmon is unique and my husband's favorite dish and the beef tenderloin is perfectly prepared every single time we visit The Marlowe.

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  7. Caldwell

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Crab cakes were awesome, ginger carrots could have been cooked longer. Citrus salad was easily split to share. Great service.

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  8. Emily

    San Francisco

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our dinner at Marlowe! Food, service and ambience were excellent. What a neighborhood gem. Can’t wait to go back!

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  9. paul

    VIP

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the service & food was superb. 123456789

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  10. Caleb

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a quaint setting with scrumptious cocktails and amazingly fresh foods.

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The Marlowe is rated 4.9 stars by 1520 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Marlowe

1123 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    SW corner of Anderson & Central
  • Area
    Knoxville
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Continental, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Robert McDonald III
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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