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Elevated Dining and Drinking Establishment with Awe-Inspiring Gourmet Cuisine Thistle & Brier strives to create a harmonious atmosphere where guests can enjoy a delicious meal while surrounded by the sights and scents of fresh flowers. It is a place where culinary artistry and floral creativity intertwine, providing a multisensory experience that appeals to both the palate and the eye.
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Address: 4705 Old Kingston Pike SW, Knoxville, TN 37919
Phone: (865) 240-4939
Website: https://www.thistleandbrier.com/
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Reviews
Joel Davenport
Were I allowed to give more than 5 stars down the line, I would. Brad was our server and he was like a guide to take us through this experience. They offer every customer a cup of hot tea (wide selection of teas to drink or to purchase — but the cup he have was complimentary). He was very patient with our questions and threw in relevant facts as we talked. My wife had the Corned Beef & CABBAGE and I ordered their Shepard’s Pie. We also ordered a shared side of their fried corn pudding. Everything was splendid! Great portions. Wonderfully blemded flavors!
We shared a Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake for dessert.
Definitely will be regulars here!!
… moreWe shared a Chocolate Mousse Layer Cake for dessert.
Definitely will be regulars here!!
Bill Linton
This is a new place with a soft opening. It has only been open a week. As one would expect, there are still some operational issues that need to be ironed, but this place has real potential. For instance, they only have beer available for the moment, but other patrons brought their own wine.
We started with the pork belly which was served on an bed of delicious greens. Very good.
My wife had the Stuffed Chicken Pecan with a side of corn pudding. The chicken was good and the corn pudding outstanding.
I had the brisket with sides of carrots and parsnips and bacon Mac and cheese. The brisket was perfectly done. There are several sauce options from which to choose, and I went with recommendation. Highly recommend. Look, there’s only so much that can be done with carrots and neeps as the British call them. Still, tender and tasty. The bacon Mac and cheese was really good. It was a generous portion, more than I would normally eat, but I managed to eat it all.
The portions were generous and we left with brisket and chicken in a doggie bag.
The service was very good, but the food did take a while (as we expected), but that should be resolved over the coming weeks.
The space is really cool with exposed brick walls and a cozy bar area. They have big screen TVs mounted showing stunning scenery from the British Isles that adds to the ambiance.
We enjoyed our experience and will be going back
… moreWe started with the pork belly which was served on an bed of delicious greens. Very good.
My wife had the Stuffed Chicken Pecan with a side of corn pudding. The chicken was good and the corn pudding outstanding.
I had the brisket with sides of carrots and parsnips and bacon Mac and cheese. The brisket was perfectly done. There are several sauce options from which to choose, and I went with recommendation. Highly recommend. Look, there’s only so much that can be done with carrots and neeps as the British call them. Still, tender and tasty. The bacon Mac and cheese was really good. It was a generous portion, more than I would normally eat, but I managed to eat it all.
The portions were generous and we left with brisket and chicken in a doggie bag.
The service was very good, but the food did take a while (as we expected), but that should be resolved over the coming weeks.
The space is really cool with exposed brick walls and a cozy bar area. They have big screen TVs mounted showing stunning scenery from the British Isles that adds to the ambiance.
We enjoyed our experience and will be going back
John Fisher
Where to start:
Service was solid, our waiter was pretty attentive and seemed on it as much as he could be. There seemed to be a delay with the cocktails and they mentioned a lost ticket, all good, happens.
Atmosphere is a nice space! Plenty of room and tables and they look set up for music which will be great!
Food was not great at all. Ordered the Bangers and Mash which I would consider a straight forward forward meal. The potatoes seemed like instant mix and would have been considered lukewarm at best. The sausage was just cold. You can tell it was sitting under a heat lamp for a bit since it was steaming initially, but first bite did not have any heat inside at ALL.
We had two cocktails each which were decent.
Considering the $115 bill (tip is always specific to service and he was taken care of) I would not go back until they figure out what they’re doing. We saw another couple leave after sitting without so much as a water for 15 min after being seated, and another couple being patient, but increasingly agitated after waiting for a long period for the same reason.
… moreService was solid, our waiter was pretty attentive and seemed on it as much as he could be. There seemed to be a delay with the cocktails and they mentioned a lost ticket, all good, happens.
Atmosphere is a nice space! Plenty of room and tables and they look set up for music which will be great!
Food was not great at all. Ordered the Bangers and Mash which I would consider a straight forward forward meal. The potatoes seemed like instant mix and would have been considered lukewarm at best. The sausage was just cold. You can tell it was sitting under a heat lamp for a bit since it was steaming initially, but first bite did not have any heat inside at ALL.
We had two cocktails each which were decent.
Considering the $115 bill (tip is always specific to service and he was taken care of) I would not go back until they figure out what they’re doing. We saw another couple leave after sitting without so much as a water for 15 min after being seated, and another couple being patient, but increasingly agitated after waiting for a long period for the same reason.
Shelley Shoemaker
My daughter and I stumbled across this gem for lunch. Beautiful establishment, delicious food, and fantastic customer service!! James was our waiter, and he was fabulous!! We even had the snake bite drink recommended to us- it was very tasty and surprisingly refreshing! This will be a definite do over!
… moreLeesa Katherine
Follow-up review: They just lost a star in service. The restaurant just replied to my review. They said, “That is an interesting review regarding the particular circumstances”.
What in the world is that kind of reply!? They don’t address the food issues. They don’t acknowledge the fact that the cake was stale, that the brisket was days old, that the green beans were served cold or the shepherd’s pie was super greasy!
I don’t need a smart aleck comment. I would appreciate some sort of explanation or at least an acknowledgment of what was wrong and how they’re going to fix it in the future. Terrible customer service from the managers!
I’m sorry but that restaurant’s not going to make it. Again, it’s a shame because it’s a really good idea, The local sundries and the floral business and the music stage. I hope they can figure it out. I really do. I would love to go back and actually enjoy the food there.
Not fine dining, as advertised! I would not have chosen to go there, my friend chose it. This restaurant is not fine dining! It is reheated, rehashed leftovers made by people that don’t care. There is no love in this kitchen.
Kudos to Mya. She’s a great server and it’s not her fault. The food there sucks. She does her best.
Initial review: The food was terrible. We came for a birthday lunch. I ordered the shepherd’s pie, it was full of grease. My friend ordered the brisket. It was days old. Her green beans were ice cold too.
The server asked if we needed anything. We asked if they could please prepare green beans fresh so that they were hot. In the meantime, we just realized how gross the dishes were & we just said let’s try something else.
Our server Mya went above & beyond, an excellent server! She was knowledgeable about the menu. She was polite & friendly. She was happy to help when we asked for something different. So the next thing we got was 2 appetizers to share. The truffle fries were good but the steak crostini was terrible…way too much balsamic vinaigrette.
Then they gave us cake at the end for our birthdays which was a nice gesture. The cakes were way past shelf life though.
We left filled up on french fries & complimentary hot tea. They also provided delicious rolls & delicious garlic butter upon request.
There are a lot of sundries you can buy to take home like jams & jellies, olives & pickled things. There’s also a florist that is in-house so the atmosphere is very pretty. It’s too bad the food is so bad. I hope they can figure it out. It’s a shame to see so much money go into an endeavor and it not work out.
My friend is the one who chose the restaurant. Once she chose, I looked up the reviews online & sure enough everything they said was true. It was mostly complaints about food being cold & taking too long to be served. We were there at lunch, there were only six customers.
I’m attaching a video of the exterior. It shows the parking lot & the entrance of the florist which again are in the same building. There’s not a lot of parking in the front but they do have additional parking in the back. Thanks to Mya.
… moreWhat in the world is that kind of reply!? They don’t address the food issues. They don’t acknowledge the fact that the cake was stale, that the brisket was days old, that the green beans were served cold or the shepherd’s pie was super greasy!
I don’t need a smart aleck comment. I would appreciate some sort of explanation or at least an acknowledgment of what was wrong and how they’re going to fix it in the future. Terrible customer service from the managers!
I’m sorry but that restaurant’s not going to make it. Again, it’s a shame because it’s a really good idea, The local sundries and the floral business and the music stage. I hope they can figure it out. I really do. I would love to go back and actually enjoy the food there.
Not fine dining, as advertised! I would not have chosen to go there, my friend chose it. This restaurant is not fine dining! It is reheated, rehashed leftovers made by people that don’t care. There is no love in this kitchen.
Kudos to Mya. She’s a great server and it’s not her fault. The food there sucks. She does her best.
Initial review: The food was terrible. We came for a birthday lunch. I ordered the shepherd’s pie, it was full of grease. My friend ordered the brisket. It was days old. Her green beans were ice cold too.
The server asked if we needed anything. We asked if they could please prepare green beans fresh so that they were hot. In the meantime, we just realized how gross the dishes were & we just said let’s try something else.
Our server Mya went above & beyond, an excellent server! She was knowledgeable about the menu. She was polite & friendly. She was happy to help when we asked for something different. So the next thing we got was 2 appetizers to share. The truffle fries were good but the steak crostini was terrible…way too much balsamic vinaigrette.
Then they gave us cake at the end for our birthdays which was a nice gesture. The cakes were way past shelf life though.
We left filled up on french fries & complimentary hot tea. They also provided delicious rolls & delicious garlic butter upon request.
There are a lot of sundries you can buy to take home like jams & jellies, olives & pickled things. There’s also a florist that is in-house so the atmosphere is very pretty. It’s too bad the food is so bad. I hope they can figure it out. It’s a shame to see so much money go into an endeavor and it not work out.
My friend is the one who chose the restaurant. Once she chose, I looked up the reviews online & sure enough everything they said was true. It was mostly complaints about food being cold & taking too long to be served. We were there at lunch, there were only six customers.
I’m attaching a video of the exterior. It shows the parking lot & the entrance of the florist which again are in the same building. There’s not a lot of parking in the front but they do have additional parking in the back. Thanks to Mya.
Olivia Hockstedler
My husband made reservations for us here on a Saturday night and we had a lovely experience. Here are my thoughts:
Restaurants that offer reservations are always desirable, in my opinion, so, points for that! (Who doesn’t love the ability to secure a table for a desired time and not stress over having a wait time!? )
Our waiter (I SO wish I could remember his name, he was great!) was attentive and knowledgeable on the menu. He informed us that they unfortunately didn’t have their liquor license yet and weren’t able to serve us alcoholic beverages (besides beer) but that there was a liquor store right around the corner and we were welcome to run grab a bottle to enjoy during our meal. A little unconventional, but we took advantage of this and actually were quite satisfied with this option because, as you know, alcohol typically adds significant cost to a bill, whereas purchasing our own bottle and supplying it ourselves was much more cost efficient way to enjoy a drink during our meal. It turned out to be an ideal situation.
I ordered the salmon steak, goat cheese mash potatoes and parmesean carrots. Brian ordered the pork chop, mash potatoes and the creamed corn.
Both of our meals were amazing. I ordered my salmon “between medium and well” and it was a little on the “well” side, but that was probably my fault. I should have trusted it at “medium” like most restaurants recommend salmon be prepared at. Next time, I definitely will!
The goat cheese mash potatoes were, hands down, one of the best mashed potato dishes either of us have ever had. We’d come back for those, if nothing else! Lol The corn was delish, the pork chop was cooked correctly and had GREAT flavor but the carrot dish wasn’t one I’d order again. The carrots were a tad undercooked and underwhelming. But those potatoes. Lol
Overall, it’s a wonderful spot for a delicious meal in a great location and I truly do hope it continues to grow and prosper. Be patient with them, as they are clearly ironing out some particulars, but definitely don’t sleep on the opportunity to experience this lovely gem of an “Irish inspired” restaurant!
… moreRestaurants that offer reservations are always desirable, in my opinion, so, points for that! (Who doesn’t love the ability to secure a table for a desired time and not stress over having a wait time!? )
Our waiter (I SO wish I could remember his name, he was great!) was attentive and knowledgeable on the menu. He informed us that they unfortunately didn’t have their liquor license yet and weren’t able to serve us alcoholic beverages (besides beer) but that there was a liquor store right around the corner and we were welcome to run grab a bottle to enjoy during our meal. A little unconventional, but we took advantage of this and actually were quite satisfied with this option because, as you know, alcohol typically adds significant cost to a bill, whereas purchasing our own bottle and supplying it ourselves was much more cost efficient way to enjoy a drink during our meal. It turned out to be an ideal situation.
I ordered the salmon steak, goat cheese mash potatoes and parmesean carrots. Brian ordered the pork chop, mash potatoes and the creamed corn.
Both of our meals were amazing. I ordered my salmon “between medium and well” and it was a little on the “well” side, but that was probably my fault. I should have trusted it at “medium” like most restaurants recommend salmon be prepared at. Next time, I definitely will!
The goat cheese mash potatoes were, hands down, one of the best mashed potato dishes either of us have ever had. We’d come back for those, if nothing else! Lol The corn was delish, the pork chop was cooked correctly and had GREAT flavor but the carrot dish wasn’t one I’d order again. The carrots were a tad undercooked and underwhelming. But those potatoes. Lol
Overall, it’s a wonderful spot for a delicious meal in a great location and I truly do hope it continues to grow and prosper. Be patient with them, as they are clearly ironing out some particulars, but definitely don’t sleep on the opportunity to experience this lovely gem of an “Irish inspired” restaurant!
Sharona Z
Great food, we had the shepherd’s pie and pecan crusted chicken, both were delicious! They were out of a few meals so it’s best to call first if you want something specific. Warm and beautifully decorated. I love that they have a patio and plenty of parking.
… moreJohn Ginter
Service Friendly
Owner very nice
Awesome Atmosphere
Recommend:
Glazed porkchops
Squash blossoms
Creme Brulee
Chocolate cake
Red Velvet cake
… moreOwner very nice
Awesome Atmosphere
Recommend:
Glazed porkchops
Squash blossoms
Creme Brulee
Chocolate cake
Red Velvet cake
Elizabeth Brunetti (Liz Needham)
We had a tasty meal at Thistle & Brier on New Years Eve weekend. My husband made a reservation for a date night, he was excited to try a new non-chain restaurant in the area. His restaurant choice was excellent! We ran late for the reservation due to childcare issues and when he called to ask if we could move the time back the staff was gracious and more than willing to work with our new schedule. They also made sure to remind us we could bring our own wine as they are still waiting for their liquor license (probably hearing the chaos in the background of my husband’s phone call and taking that hint – hah), we appreciated that reminder. The service was great from start to finish. We both enjoyed salads before our meals. I will definitely order the caesar salad again and my husband liked the vinaigrette dressing on his garden salad. My seafood entree was delicious. He was happy with his brisket. The mashed potatoes with goat cheese were served piping hot and were so creamy! I always want gravy with my mashed potatoes and I didn’t miss the gravy one bit thanks to how well the potatoes were seasoned. We finished the night off with the cheesecake and it didn’t disappoint either! The pace of the meal was good considering everything was served at the perfect temperature. We will return again in the new year to support this new small business! We’re glad to have them in the area!
… moreCarlene Steenekamp
They were wonderfully accommodating to our party of 12. The service was excellent. After reading some reviews about the food lacking, I had to leave my review because the food was delicious!! My ribeye was melt in your mouth tender and seasoned excellently! Everyone in our large party enjoyed their food.
They were out of a few things on the menu, but we loved everything we got. Will definitely go back.
… moreThey were out of a few things on the menu, but we loved everything we got. Will definitely go back.