The Kennedy

“I ordered the Chicken Parm sandwich, expecting a traditional chicken parmesan with pasta, but I was pleasantly surprised by The Kennedy’s elevated take on the classic. The crispy breaded chicken was perfectly seasoned and topped with fresh mozzarella, pumpkin seed pesto, and a rich vodka pink sauce, all served on incredibly crunchy, toasted bread. It was easily one of the best sandwiches I’ve had and an easy 10/10. The Peachy Pear cocktail was not bad, but I expected a sweeter, more flavorful drink based on the name. For dessert, we shared the Chocolate Truffle Cake with Cruze Farm sweet cream ice cream. The ice cream was absolutely phenomenal as I expected from Cruze Farm and the highlight of the dessert. Unfortunately, the cake itself was very dry and not very enjoyable. Even with that minor disappointment, the food, atmosphere, and overall experience were excellent, and I’d definitely come back to try more of the menu.”

“Went to the Kennedy for the first time and very much enjoyed it! Our server Jorge was the best and made sure we knew everything we needed to about the menu. Food was all phenomenal and the drinks were delicious! Definitely recommend for a night out in Knoxville!”

“First time here I had heard so many great things, I just dread coming to the downtown area due to the parking. But glad we gave this place a try all of our food was delicious! The wings were sweet and full of flavor including the ranch! I ordered the filet mignon with asparagus & mashed potatoes and it was sooo yummy! I would definitely come back and next time try the pizzas! 🍕 I also had the milk and honey bath tub drink and it was soft and delicious as well . I believe Josh was our server and he was great!”

“Went there for my birthday reservation lastnight. The service was excellent! The ambiance was great. My waiter, Finn was very attentive and the food came out in time and was perfectly done! 👌🏾 The atmosphere and vibe was amazing! We had the Devils On Horseback which was absolutely AMAZING “chefs kiss” 🤏🏾 Also, had the Blue Crab Crispy Rice which was good and a lot, I was stuffed eating those 😆 Main course was the Filet Mignon and Faroe Island Salmon and both were very delicious and well done 👏🏾They also, don’t pipe “happy birthday” on the dessert plate but they sure have a thanks for celebrating with us card that was signed by staff and that was very thoughtful. 🥹 I appreciate what they have to offer with the overall service. Thank you! ☺️”

“Finally got to experience dinner at The Kennedy with a few girlfriends, and it was fantastic. The overall aesthetic was stunning: beautiful decor, perfectly dimmed lighting, and a great layout. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and incredibly helpful, especially when replacing a cocktail one of us didn’t enjoy. We each ended up with the Prickly Pair Affair (so light and refreshing). The food was excellent. We ordered: The Creamy Onion Dip, The G.O.A.T. salad with chicken (the goat cheese balls are what dreams are made of), two Faroe Island Salmons with various sides, and classic cheeseburger with mac & cheese. We left with clean plates if that's any indication. Will definitely return. Tip: Make a reservation ahead of time. Ours was for 07:00 PM on a Wednesday, and we still waited about 20 minutes to be seated. They're busy!”