Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in East Tennessee

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are great for groups in East Tennessee? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Copper Cellar (West)

4.8

4.8 (370)

$30 and under

American

Knoxville

About the restaurant

The classics of Copper Cellar have been refined over 40 years and offered in this West Knoxville fine-dining destination in a comfortable setting. From our steakhouse selections and premium seafood to our Award-Winning Sunday Brunch, the food is always special and delicious.
Cappuccino's side with Italian fare open Sunday - Saturday from 5pm - close. If Cappuccino's seating desired please note in special request box. If any questions, please call the restaurant.

Top review

Tammy

Dined 7 days ago

Copper Cellar is one of my favorite restaurants in Knoxville. Great food and wonderful people! Jess will take great care of you at the bar, and the staff does a wonderful job. The food is amazing. If you sit at the bar, you can order from the Copper Cellar menu or the Cappuccino menu. My lemon chicken was wonderful, and a friend ordered the pork chops. She cannot stop raving about them!

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Popular dish

Prime Cut Rib-Eye Steak

4.8

4.8 (333)

$31 to $50

American

Chattanooga

About the restaurant

The Genesis House of Tea is more than just a Tea House that provides excellent service,
delicious foods and tasteful teas. The Genesis House of tea is a restaurant and venue space that is perfect to host private birthday parties, bridal showers and corporate events, just to name a few. We are a Non-profit organization that carries a heart to serve our community and restore beau(tea), digni(tea) and identi(tea) to those in need.

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Jennifer

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

The savory Sammie is always a great choice along with the delicious scone with strawberry jam, lemon curd and clotted cream!

Calhoun’s Oak Ridge

4.8

4.8 (85)

$30 and under

American

Oak Ridge

About the restaurant

Located along the banks of Melton Hill lake, Calhoun’s Oak Ridge sits along the beautiful Oak Ridge greenway with every seat in the restaurant offering a view of the water. This location is accessible by boat, has a a covered outdoor dining patio as well as seating around the fire pit with a panoramic view of Melton Hill Lake. Calhoun's has become a place where friends and family gather to celebrate what’s good in their lives while they sample some of Tennessee’s best BBQ, ribs, steak, and sandwiches. So come on down and experience the best hospitality and BBQ around.

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Jack

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Best meal and best service we’ve had there in two years. Really enjoyed it.

Chesapeake's Downtown

4.7

4.7 (1008)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Chesapeake’s Downtown derives much of its authentic Eastern Shore qualities from décor that features genuine nautical antiques and artifacts. Pairing this cozy, seaside ambiance with welcoming service and fresh ingredients has made it the perfect spot for creating memorable moments.

As part of the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants, Chesapeake’s Downtown offers fresh seafood that’s sourced daily, local, handcrafted microbrews, an extensive wine list and prime-graded beef. Chesapeake’s Downtown is known for live Maine lobster, Maryland Crab cakes, a variety of fresh fish, and assorted oyster selection.

Chesapeake’s Downtown features a Sunday brunch and happy hour in the bar/lounge. Full menus — including gluten free options are available and can be enjoyed on our patio. Free onsite parking.

Whether you come for the food, the drinks, or the atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience at Chesapeake’s Downtown.

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PatrickVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

5 plus years going in on Sunday for brunch and it's always a great experience.

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Popular dish

Fried Seafood Platter

Chesapeake's West Knoxville

4.7

4.7 (1666)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Chesapeake’s West derives much of its authentic Eastern Shore qualities from décor that features genuine nautical antiques and artifacts. Pairing this cozy, seaside ambiance with welcoming service and fresh ingredients has made it the perfect spot for creating memorable moments.

As part of the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants, we offer fresh seafood that’s sourced daily, local, handcrafted microbrews, an extensive wine list and prime-graded beef. We are known for live Maine lobster, Maryland Crab cakes, a variety of fresh fish, and assorted oyster selection.

Chesapeake’s features a raw bar, Sunday brunch, and happy hour in the bar/lounge. Full menus — including gluten free options are available and can be enjoyed on our patio. Free onsite parking and a courtesy shuttle is available for local hotels.

Whether you come for the food, the drinks, or the atmosphere, you’re in for an unforgettable experience.

Buffet only on Easter, Mother's & Father's Days, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Top review

Glenn

Dined 7 days ago

Overall great night out. Food was great and Barkeep made a really good Old Fashioned

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Popular dish

Broiled Seafood Platter

Calhoun’s Turkey Creek

4.6

4.6 (60)

$30 and under

American

Turkey Creek

About the restaurant

Calhoun’s is located at 625 Turkey Cove Lane in heart of Knoxville’s premier shopping district – Turkey Creek. We’re just across from Regal Cinema’s Pinnacle 18 on the corner of Parkside Drive NW and Turkey Cove Lane. Calhoun's has become a place where friends and family gather to celebrate what’s good in their lives while they sample some of Tennessee’s best BBQ, ribs, steak, and sandwiches. So come on down and experience the best hospitality and BBQ around.

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Molly

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

The server did a good job on a very busy day and the food was great. Not sure if this is customary but we had to ask for bread.

Hard Rock Cafe - Pigeon Forge

4.4

4.4 (749)

$30 and under

American

Pigeon Forge

About the restaurant

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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Jacob

Dined 7 days ago

Had a great experience and the food was delicious, would highly recommend stopping for food.

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Experience

2 x $25

Experience

Party Hard Happy Hour

Calhoun's Pigeon Forge

4.3

4.3 (253)

$30 and under

American

Pigeon Forge

About the restaurant

Calhoun’s Pigeon Forge features an upscale mountain lodge atmosphere. Conveniently located on the Parkway in the center of the Pigeon Forge shopping area, Lumberjack Square (formerly Ogles Water Park), between traffic lights 2B and 3. Plenty of free parking is available and the Smoky Mountain Brewery of Pigeon Forge is just a few steps away. Calhoun's has become a place where friends and family gather to celebrate what’s good in their lives while they sample some of Tennessee’s best BBQ, ribs, steak, and sandwiches. So come on down and experience the best hospitality and BBQ around.

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joe

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Great steak and brisket burnt ends. Would definitely come back

Joe's Crab Shack - Sevierville

4.2

4.2 (12)

$30 and under

Seafood

Sevierville

About the restaurant

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

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Beth

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Joe’s is our favorite place for seafood when not at the beach. The food, the drinks, and the service are impeccable!

Bravo Italian Kitchen - Knoxville

4.1

4.1 (940)

$30 and under

Italian

Knoxville

About the restaurant

Bravo Knoxville is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Knoxville, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Knoxville is the place to eat in Knoxville, TN for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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Gregory

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

Food was excellent and generous portions. Our server, Jordan, working Christmas Eve was outstanding. We will be back.

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Popular dish

Lasagne

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