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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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4.5
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CUISINES
American, Grill, Dining bars
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Lakeside Tavern maintains a relaxing, family-oriented atmosphere with waterfront views for lunch and dinner. Located at Concord Marina in west Knoxville, we serve American favorites such as burgers, ribs, stove-oven pizza, and fresh seafood daily!
CUISINES
American, Grill, Dining bars
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
622 reviews
Excellent
376
Very good
139
Average
59
Poor
31
Terrible
17
John
Knoxville26 contributions
May 2024 • friends
I've been wanting to try this restaurant for years, sadly it had a disappointment.
I had friends coming into town from Chattanooga and we decided to meet over lunch at the Lakeside Tavern. The Spinach Dip and Southwest Egg Rolls appetizers were outstanding!!
I had the Salmon With Mustard Dill Sauce plate, as did another guest and we agreed our meals were exceptional. A third quest choose the Pizza & Salad Combo and offered equal accolades.
The remaining guest, not so fortunate. They ordered the Chicken Tenders plate. Disappointing at first were the french fries, simply mediocre, nothing special. The plate had four chicken fingers, two were eaten at the restaurant with the guest stating the crust on the tenders was good as was the chicken flavor.
However, the guest was concerned the meat was actually chicken breast and not the chicken tenderloin as the tenders were plump and rather large.
This guest took their remaining two chicken tenders home for leftovers. I later learned one chicken tender had gristle and there was a bone in the other, both were thrown in the trash.
Yep, it appears Lakeside Tavern used chicken breast for their chicken tenders. The chicken tenders at Lakeside Tavern are not recommended.
They have a patio area that is undercover with the outside windows sliding open to give you an outside feel, very nice.
Written May 26, 2024
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Crossville126 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
We went to Lakeside Tavern for my spouse's birthday on 7/11/2023. It is our favorite restaurant in Knoxville, TN. We have been here several times and have always had great service. We were seated immediately in a booth that overlooked the water. Silverware was wrapped in a black cloth napkin.
Love those little touches of excellence!
Today we had Mason for our waiter. Superb and very attentive service and lovely conversations. He took our drink orders (dark draft beers) quickly and then took our lunch selection. he then brought us the fresh & hot basket of bread with whipped butter. YUM!
Fish & chips for me for $15.99 and spouse had the Crab cake $15.99. Everything was served hot and large portions. We ate it all!
We even ordered dessert to go, because we could not resist the Creme Brulee Cheesecake $6.99. Velvety layers of creme brûlée, with a thick layer of chocolate ganache and their signature Tavern cheesecake served with fresh sliced strawberries and home-made whipped cream.
BEST DESSERT ever!!!!
Mason had great inter-personal skills. Hope you enjoy your 1st year of college in the fall! You will do well, we are quite sure!
Written July 14, 2023
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Brandon M
Hi! We certainly thank you for visiting. Come back soon!
Written July 20, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kathy R
Clayton97 contributions
Jul 2023 • family
Part of a large party with buffet. All of the food was excellent. Buffet style, well presented, kept warm. Plenty of food. Good service. Would definitely go back. Had the Jamican Jerk Chicken and the Chicken Pasta, rolls, salad and other veggies. Food was very flavorful, kept warm throughout the party and refilled as necessary. Awesome service. Very pretty view overlooking the water.
Written October 28, 2023
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Brandon M
Hi! We certainly thank you for visiting. Come back soon!
Written November 1, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
flying_dutchman_US
Jupiter403 contributions
Nov 2024 • friends
I have been in this restaurant regularly on an infrequent basis in the last 13 years. I can truly say that the quality degraded significantly. I went there with friends from abroad and got disappointed. I recommended it, and was embarrassed in the end. First, we were guided as a party of three to a huge table for ten in a cold addition to the restaurant. After complaints we were reseated on a smaller table in the same cold annex. The beer was stale and not all beers on the menu were available. My ribeye was not cooked to order, it was overcooked and tough. The staff was unfriendly. I seriously think that management and staff need to be changed.
Written November 23, 2024
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Karyn L
1 contribution
May 2024 • couples
Wed, 5/8, 6-9p, party of 13. I asked that we all be at 1 table. Hostess (who from this point forward will be known as NMC-NOT Miss Congeniality), wasn’t happy. In passing, I said if y’all took reservations it would have been easier. Her chippy reply, “yeah easier for you”. Were seated at 1 square pushed up to 1 round table (WOW, NASA must have provided you that formula); apps were served before drinks (had to hunt them down); had to find staff again to request app plates be removed before dinner. In each instance, NMC was the only staff to be found, all were met with rude, dismissive, arrogance. The following day, reached out to a manager. He was polite, asked id questions, then he said, “So sorry that happened”. Silence. Again, I was dismissed. Needless to say, the next time we drop $600 it won’t be at Lakeside or any of their partners venues (Partners | Lakeside Tavern (lakeside-tavern.com)).
Written May 11, 2024
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hbdawg
Knoxville12 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Very disappointing. I asked the server what was the fish in the fish and chips. She said "cod". It was not cod. The flesh was gray and soft not white flaky and firm. The manager said it was swai. It was awful and certainly not worth $19. The server apologized and said she was told to say it was cod. I substituted the chicken tenders which were mostly breading. This used to be a good restaurant pre-Covid and despite the crowds is a poor choice for dinner. It amazes me that the restaurant insists on serving such cheap ingredients.
Written August 12, 2024
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David S
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • friends
Last night my wife and I had the second worst Margarita pizza we have ever had. They put a total of 3 small cherry tomatoes the basil was impossible to find and I would swear it was noting but a cheese pizza. If you are not going to make a decent Margarita pizza take it off the menu.
Written October 12, 2024
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Leigh G
Virginia Beach3 contributions
Apr 2024 • family
Visiting Knoxville with my daughter for the weekend. We arrived at the restaurant and was told it would be a 30 minute wait so proceeded to the bar to order drinks. Our table was immediately ready so we paid for our drinks and took them to the table with us. We ordered our food, my daughter ordered a Caesar salad. It was brought out and as she was about to take her second bite, She realized there was a dead bug in the salad. We told the waitress she told the manager. The manager came over said everything was on him. I said well we haven’t gotten anything except for the salad with a bug and the two drinks I already paid for at the bar. He did not offer to reimburse the drinks or anything else. I understand, the chance of there being a bug in a restaurant, but being plated is absolutely inexcusable.
Written April 7, 2024
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eunsoon c
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • family
I brought my 3 family member who were visiting from abroad.
The two ladies in the reception desk were wearing bizzar heavy make up with unclean looking long hair.( it wasn’t the Holloween costume, we were told by a server)
They were staring at us all the way with no greeting, smile,nor any kind of hospitality,and told me to give them a phone number to let us know when the table is available. It was 2:00 pm and the place was empty! In about 10 min one of them told us to follow her then took us to the table. There were no eye contact, no smile. I was embarrassed for the family and feel bad for them to go through such poor treatment at a restaurant. I consider this is racial discrimination!
Our server Lauren was total opposite of those two.
Written October 31, 2024
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jojomander1
Rolling Meadows33 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
Absolutely amazing experience. We visit the area often as my parents live nearby. This was one of the best meals we’ve had! Michael, our server was fantastic. Attentive but not overbearing. We enjoyed some appetizers (Brussels) and the artichoke dip. We then split the schnitzel. Everything was seriously perfection. Let’s not even talk about the warm crusty bread with whipped sweet butter. Could have eaten just that and been completely satisfied! Then our waiter asked if we wanted desert. We were so full but had to at least look. Could not pass up the crème brûlée chocolate cheesecake. oh-emm-geeee! Also the drinks we enjoyed—slushy concord colado and the cold fashioned. They were spectacular! We will be back before we head home and will be dreaming of this place until our next visit! (Be sure to check out their happy hour specials! We came early on a weekday and it was not crowded but I imagine it would be crowded later or on weekends).
Written April 10, 2024
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Katie Lane
We would love for you to come back, thank you for your review!
Written April 29, 2024
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AJH
Columbus780 contributions
Jul 2023 • couples
We ate here on a Sunday night. We had a 20 min wait and the rocking chairs outside were nice to pass the time. Dinner was uneventful. Hubby had 2 $14 drinks which were way overpriced given the small “slanted” glass and had crab cakes which were fishy and mushy. I had ribs which were 6 bones and fries. I have definitely had better. Really not impressed for my first visit. Knoxville needs more places to dine out!!!
Written July 24, 2023
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Brandon M
Hi, Amy. Thank you for the honest feedback. We have passed your review to our General Manager. We are so sorry for your negative experience. We want all of our guests to have a five-star dining and service experience, and we realize that we missed the mark. Comments like yours only help us evaluate and make needed changes.
Written July 27, 2023
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Farragut127 contributions
Nov 2022 • friends
An very off day for a lovely lake view restaurant that usually does a better job. One of our party ordered mashed potatoes as her side and received white rice. On delivery, this was mentioned and the server agreed this was a mistake and she would get her potatoes. We finished our meal. When the server came to pick up the plates, she saw the full serving of white rice and offered to bring her potatoes to go. On another side, the sweet potatoes with pecans came with finely ground nut dust rather than pecans and was cold. Fish was good. Pasta was good. Service was poor and sides were less than desired. I have had many good meals and will be back. More meals like today would push me to go somewhere else.
Written November 9, 2022
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Review Manager
Hi. Thank you for the honest feedback. We have passed your notes to our General Manager. We are so sorry for your negative experience. We want all of our guests to have a five-star dining and service experience, and we realize that we missed the mark. Comments like yours only help us evaluate and make needed changes.
Written November 17, 2022
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Jesse E
North Lewisburg768 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
Nice setting that looks further out of town than it is. Beautiful parking lot with plenty of ADA spots. Outstanding menu selection for food and most bar items but the beer selection was rather limited. Service was simply outstanding. Our server made sure that we were checked on regularly. Our pretzel and chip appetizers were great. The main courses took a while to prepare but the wait was worth it. My redfish was cooked perfectly, and the mashed potatoes melted in my mouth. My broccoli was overcooked just a bit. I was really impressed with the atmosphere. The prices were a bit upscale but worth it.
Written November 4, 2022
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Review Manager
Hi! We certainly thank you for visiting. Come back soon!
Written November 9, 2022
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Teresa P
Nashville15 contributions
Nov 2023 • family
Thanksgiving Saturday Family Meal
Party of 24. Two large tables. Server Fabrizio was splendid. 7 children - he was calm and kind. Professional with the adult table. Food was delicious - delivered quickly. I moved the children to the outside lake view area while the adults finished their meals. Beyond pleased with our experience.
Written November 26, 2023
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Brandon M
Hi! We certainly thank you for visiting. Come back soon!
Written November 29, 2023
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john
Las Vegas12 contributions
May 2024 • family
Poor service. And No Sunday Brunch anymore. Planned on Sunday Brunch with family and even double checked menu the Friday before. Showed up and guess what. They quit doing it.
Oh, well we were there so we will stay. The server was inattentive and almost rude. The jerk chicken was cold and the potato was small. My broccoli was cold as well. No thanks. Too expensive for what you get.
Written May 23, 2024
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