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Bistro By The Tracks - The Marlowe, Knoxville, TN

The Marlowe

4.8
4.8
1485 Reviews
$31 to $50
Continental

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2 people
21:30
Booked 14 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 1,485 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • East Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • East Tennessee

    Best Food

  • East Tennessee

    Best Service

  • East Tennessee

    Innovative

  • East Tennessee

    Neighbourhood gem

  • East Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • 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

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Marlowe offers a "cozy but elegant" ambiance with exposed brick and warm wood, creating a welcoming and intimate dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious and beautifully presented" food, including standout dishes like mushroom gnocchi and crab cakes. Service is "outstanding," with attentive and knowledgeable staff who enhance the experience.

1,485 Reviews
  1. lisa

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service, great food and ambiance. One of my favorite restaurants in Knoxville.

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  2. David

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love The Marlowe! Welcoming staff, cozy atmosphere with exposed brick and warm wood, creative menu, and delicious food. Highly recommended.

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  3. Michael

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was excellent! A very thoughtful staff. Michelle our server is the best 😊 we can’t say enough about it. Never disappoints! We will always be returning customers 😊

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  4. Ken

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relatively new menu options… shrimp was greatly enjoyed by two in our party. The bouillabaisse was loved by another and new pairings with the salmon were nice - tomatoes, strawberries and mushrooms. Mike, as always, provided outstanding service.

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  5. ChristyB

    E. Tennessee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Marlowe is one of my favorite restaurants in Knoxville. They have an amazing ambiance, superb food and fabulous wine. Tuesdays are Jazz night so grab your friends and head to Happy Holler for a midweek treat!

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  6. Todd

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great food,service and else atmosphere! We will be back for sure!

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  7. Jessica

    E. Tennessee

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mike is great! Food, service are why we are repeat offenders, so to speak

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  8. Karen

    Las Vegas

    42 reviews

    3.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    While we love The Marlowe, and this was our 4th visit for dinner, the service tonight was quite disappointing. Our server was distracted and slow. He did not listen to us at all. My husband had the burger, the bun not edible. One of the hosts totally avoided greeting us, thinking she knew our service was under par.

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  9. teresa

    Charleston

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful location, atmosphere and IT DOESNT HAVE LOUD MUSIC PLAYING!! you can hear your table mates!!! If nothing else, this is a four star moment! The food was great, the service was very attentive. We had Peter as our server. We were not rushed and enjoyed the full length glass window into the kitchen. The ONLY negative was the pricing. It is definitely at the higher end for the portion size. But, it is probably worth it for a gathering where you want to hear the conversations and enjoy very good food!

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  10. Jerry

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Marlowe.. The Bistro atmosphere is just what is needed for an upscale resturant on Central. Good wine list and more than attentive staff. This is rare jewel in our part of town.

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The Marlowe is rated 4.8 stars by 1485 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Marlowe

1123 N Central Street, Knoxville, TN 37917

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    SW corner of Anderson &amp; 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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