Oliver Royale

Reviews

• BL

  Bay Loftis

  3 days ago
  5.0
  I always enjoy this restaurant. The beef short rib is delectable -- I love it on the pasta best, but tried the one on polenta with greens and Tabasco gastrique this time. Not too spicy! Yay! The "A Daisy if Ya Do" cocktail is not too sweet, not too sour, juuuust right. Hubby's lamb shank was even better! Great service from Austin, too. The room is a bit loud when the restaurant is full; that's the only drawback. Highly recommend it!!
• AA

  Alan Anderson

  6 days ago
  3.0
  Our first visit to this established restaurant was good, not great. We visiting a few days before Christmas and it was busy. We had entrees of shrimp and grits and lamb shank with greens and potatoes. Both were OK but nothing special. The lamb was diminished by the greens, which were gritty (not washed thoroughly enough). The shrimp was tasty, the grits were meh. Our server didn't come around quickly enough for us to deal with either dish, especially the lamb, and we regretted that on the way home. We didn't finish either meal, didn't take leftovers, paid and considered whether to try again on a more normal evening.
• JL

  John Lucier

  Dec 17, 2025
  5.0
  Amazing atmosphere and service. Being a vegetarian i was worried about the menu, but they were able to accommodate me. This was perfect.
• HE

  Hanna Eaton

  Dec 8, 2025
  5.0
  Me and all of my foodie friends all agree this is the BEST restaurant in Knoxville hands down. With a food and cocktail menu that rotates seasonally, this amazing dining spot never ever gets old. Definitely reservation required unless you snag a spot at the bar. There is no hope of walking in on any night of the week without a reservation and getting a table. Which just hammers home how good this place is. Every time the menu changes we have to make sure we see what they have to offer. Never once been disappointed. One time they brought me the wrong drink but it was better than what I had even ordered and they still brought me the correct one. Great service! The hostess is always so kind. The bartenders are great at mixing up something off menu for you. If you don’t go anywhere else in Knoxville, make sure you go to The Oliver.
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  Rachel Lucas

  Dec 5, 2025
  1.0
  The Oliver is the worse at picking up the phone. For two weeks I tried calling during their businesses hours to see what was on their Christmas menu. When I finally got a hold of them today I was informed they were already booked and also refused to tell me what was on the Christmas menu despite me mentioning I have food allergies. The woman on the phone was incredibly condescending. Will never return to spend my money here and will be advising fellow Knoxville residents to avoid this place like the plague.

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