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Deliciously crafted cocktails and divine cuisine. - The Drawing Room, Knoxville, TN

The Drawing Room

4 (11)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2800

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
The Drawing Room is a one-of-a-kind experience nestled within the walls of the premier luxury hotel, The Tennessean. Open to the hotel guests and those not staying at the hotel. Leather lounge seating and well placed decor are just the start as you enter this intimate setting. Join us for breakfast, dinner or our famous Afternoon Tea! Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail while basking in the warmth and elegance of this must try Lounge. Make your reservation today!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Afternoon Tea
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Hoffman
  • Catering
    When it comes to room rentals and catering options we can do it all. Please ask our staff today how we can help you plan your next event with us!
  • Private party facilities
    We have rooms for all shapes and sizes. No group is too big or too small. Please reach out to us today and let us help you start planning!
  • Area
    Knoxville
  • Cross Street
    Henley Street and Clinch Avenue
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at World's Fair Park/Knoxville Convention Center
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea Service

    US$55.00 per person

    2 Mar 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
    Enjoy our Signature Sweet Peach Noir tea from Rare Tea Cellars paired with an assortment of traditional scones, tea sandwiches, and sweet treats.
    Afternoon Tea Service photo
  • UT Graduation Tea

    US$55.00 per person

    16 May 2025 - 18 May 2025
    Celebrate your graduate with an afternoon tea in The Drawing Room! Enjoy our Signature Sweet Peach Noir tea from Rare Tea Cellars paired with an assortment of traditional scones, tea sandwiches, and sweet treats.
    UT Graduation Tea photo
  • Gatsby Tea

    US$79.00 per person

    4 Oct 2025 only
    Join us for a lovely afternoon of tea and treats at the Tennessean Hotel to celebrate the arrival of spooky season! Celebrate the season in style at our hotel's Gatbsy Tea Service! Join us for an afternoon of premium teas, scrumptious scones, desserts, and finger sandwiches while being serenaded by a local harpist. It's the perfect excuse to dress up, catch up with friends, and enjoy the simple pleasure of good tea in a classy setting. 1920s attire is encouraged but not required.
    Gatsby Tea photo

What 11 people are saying

The Drawing Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Drawing Room offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food," including standout dishes like carpaccio, crab cake, and whipped ricotta. Guests praise the "superb smoky manhattan cocktail" and "exceptional service." The ambiance combines relaxed elegance with "top tier views," making it a "gem in downtown Knoxville." Reservations can be inconsistent.
11 Reviews
  1. Donna VIP

    Nashville39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the shaved brussel sprouts salad and the burger. Both excellent ! My husband rated his smoky manhattan cocktail as superb ! Only comment.. we were first seated at a 2 top table against the wall with zero room to even move the chair to sit ! Get rid of that third table !!!

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  2. Karon

    Key West7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The carpaccio was delicious. As was the crab cake.

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  3. Elizabeth

    Kansas City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A gem in the city of downtown Knoxville! The food was delicious & everything was timely. I was impressed with the options on the menu- not many places offer sea-bass. The Whipped Ricotta was by far our favorite. The environment is relaxed, yet elevated. The view is top tier. We will definitely be back!!

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  4. Ian

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Great view of the Sun Sphere. Staff was exceptional from Valet to Service. We were able to try the Bagel Lox and Arancini! Both were delicious. Would recommend. Coming back for high tea!

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  5. Katelyn

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lounge style restaurant/ bar. Loved the whipped ricotta and the beef tenderloin.

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  6. Pam

    Western NC3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The tea experience was a fun one. Food was good. Our waitress was outstanding.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fun one time experience. I was disappointed in the lack of scones. The pastries served were the same as a continental hotel breakfast. On the plus side the vanilla tea was delicious, the peach tea was very good as well.

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  8. Kate

    San Francisco1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This place does not exist. It’s a bar on the second floor of a good hotel but for some reason it is on Open Table as somewhere you can go and get drinks and food and reserve a space. I made a reservation, we all arrived, and the bartender said “I don’t know why we’re on open table I don’t have any space for you, we’re just trying to survive” … WTF.

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  9. Whitney VIP

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We actually didn't get to dine here. We arrived for our 7:45 reservations with our entire family and were told sorry they couldn't access their reservation system and to go to the lobby and try the neighboring Marriott restaurant

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  10. AlysiaB

    Philadelphia26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Likely the most delicious old-fashioned I have had in Knoxville. The riceballs and carpaccio were also delicious. Great service.

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The Drawing Room is rated 4 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Drawing Room

531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2800

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Henley Street and Clinch Avenue
  • Area
    Knoxville
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Afternoon Tea
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Bus stop at World's Fair Park/Knoxville Convention Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Hoffman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    When it comes to room rentals and catering options we can do it all. Please ask our staff today how we can help you plan your next event with us!
  • Private party facilities
    We have rooms for all shapes and sizes. No group is too big or too small. Please reach out to us today and let us help you start planning!
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