"Not Watson's Kitchen + Bar ~ The food is great. For starters we had calamari and corn ribs. Both were excellent. I had the hot burger abd was really good. The creole pasta was delicious. Our server was good and checked on us often. The atmosphere is upscale sports bar IMO. It's nice and clean, but a bit cramped. I recommend this restaurant."

"We chose this place based on the appetizer menu and it did not disappoint. The fried green tomatoes and Philly cheese steak egg rolls were divine. Our table ordered steaks and Asian salad with fried chicken, all of which exceeded our expectations. The pumpkin cheesecake and creme brulee were a lovely way to finish our meal. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely come back."

"We recently visited this restaurant on Market Square and enjoyed the lively sports bar atmosphere—it’s a fun place to catch a game or hang out with friends. My spouse ordered the fish and chips and was pleased with the meal—crispy and flavorful. Unfortunately, my experience with the hamburger was disappointing. It was dry and lacked flavor, and I honestly had to check if there was cheese on it—it was that underwhelming. On the bright side, the crispy Brussels sprouts were a highlight and very well done. Service was a mixed bag. Our waitress was friendly, but the overall service was quite slow. We had to ask for water multiple times, and from our view into the kitchen, it appeared that staff were distracted—possibly on their phones—which might explain the delays. Overall, the atmosphere and some dishes hit the mark, but there's definite room for improvement in food consistency and service."

"Great little spot for Dinner. Good food, attentive, friendly service and great location in Market Square. Pork belly tacos appetizer is a great way to start the meal. Probably could have done that as an entre they were so good, i didnt want to share. Flat Iron steak with chimichurry was great along with the broccolinni. Cant wait to go back and try those beef short ribs."

"We had a group of 11 for dinner at Not Watson’s Kitchen + Bar in downtown Knoxville, and the night went off without a hitch. We were greeted right away and seated quickly, which isn’t always a given with a group that size. Our server was on point—friendly, fast, and really focused on getting things right, which I appreciated. I went for the Braised Beef Short Ribs with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. The meat was tender, the sauce had good depth, and the mashed potatoes had bits of skin still in them, which I always take as a good sign. As you can see in the photo, it was a no-frills, hearty plate done well. Around the table, folks ordered a wide range—salmon with honey mustard, chicken and waffles, burgers (including a Chili Mac ‘N’ Cheese version), and meatloaf. Every plate came out hot, looked good, and got cleaned up without a complaint. By the end, everyone was full, happy, and walking out with a smile. I’d definitely come back. Good for groups, casual date nights, or a filling meal after exploring downtown."