Upscale New American kitchen with veggie & gluten-free options in casually elegant surrounds.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 5448 Homberg Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919
Website: https://bistrobythetracks.com/bistro-by-the-tracks/menu/
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Reviews
The atmosphere was modern, intimate, and stylish—perfect for celebrating.
The only drawback was the service pacing. Our server never offered an iced tea refill and empty glasses sat for most of the meal. At this level of dining, timing and attentiveness matter, and the experience felt slightly off-tempo.
Despite that, the food alone makes this a place we’d gladly return to—special, delicious, and worth the evening out.
The 60-day aged ribeye was sliced and served with simple garnishes to highlight the great beef flavor. It was accompanied with grilled squash and delicious potatoes.
The tuna crudo was light and fresh with a Vietnamese theme – topped with spicy peanuts, light chilis, lemon grass, and other garnishes.
The three milk bread buns had a light coat of sea salt and were served with a nice butter.
The lamb meatballs were nicely charred and placed in a vibrant green and orange sauce.
Special thanks to Chef John for coming by to share about the food and his plans for the upcoming menu items. Thank you to Abby for the professional service.
Note: This is a premium dining experience; expect to spend around $100+ per person for a full meal and drinks.
Be prepared to pay for quality, as this is a high-end establishment committed to locally sourced ingredients, but every penny is absolutely worth it. To start, I ordered both the milk bread rolls and the cheddar biscuits. While the rolls were lovely, the **cheddar biscuits were an absolute revelation!** Though listed as a side, they made for the most delicious starter – I’ll definitely be getting those again next time, perhaps even skipping the rolls entirely (though they were good too!). We also tried the peach salad, which was wonderfully refreshing. It’s certainly for a more adventurous palate, as it’s far from a traditional salad, but the unique flavors intensified with every bite, creating a truly memorable dish.
For my main course, I opted for the dry-aged beef tenderloin kabobs, and they were phenomenal. The beef was incredibly tender, and the homemade steak sauce served on the side was simply incredible – I highly recommend it! I also ordered a side of loaded gold potatoes, which were super good, but honestly, the delicious corn and other accompaniments that came with the kabobs were ample, so the extra side wasn’t strictly necessary. My husband had the grouper, and he raved about it, especially the fantastic sauce that complemented it perfectly.
Finally, we finished with the buttermilk pie. It was good, but not a standout for me personally – though I confess, I’m notoriously picky when it comes to desserts!
Overall, Bistro on the Tracks continues to impress. The new location, delightful ambiance, friendly service, and truly exceptional food make it a must-visit. I’m already looking forward to my next meal there!
Wagu was a huge let down. Huge disappointment. If you want to be a top tier restaurant, offer top tier cuts of meat.
As far as service, the food runner/ expeditor was much more educated on the menu and food and wines than our waitress. Her attitude was very bad for the position she holds. Management might want to consider bringing on some experienced professionals. She may have years of experience but its not of the level expected in a place like this.
I do wish them the best. Wont be going back. Plenty of competition in this town.
I love the idea behind the restaurant and I think it could become a fine dining place very easily. The service was excellent, they serve delicious and generous drinks, and they’re very reasonably priced. But the waiter could have either warned me about the level of spice in the bouillabaisse or it should have been marked in the menu as spicy. Also, we noticed the kitchen doesn’t time the dishes well, so they sit in the window and arrive lukewarm at the table, which I dislike especially with red meat. Basically, nothing arrived warm enough tonight; and it’s too bad because I can tell they try very hard. In addition, all food could use more seasoning, especially salt. And tone down on pepper; it doesn’t have to be on everything, including the crouton bread pieces in the appetizers. Lastly, they don’t serve espresso, which to me is disappointing because I like a small shot after a heavier meal. They can’t aspire to be a fine dining place without serving European style coffees. But it is by far the best restaurant in Knoxville I’ve eaten so far, with excellent service (they didn’t make me pay for the mean dish because the bouillabaisse arrived spicy), and I do want to go back for more sometime.