The Drawing Room

4.5 (18)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2800

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2 people

8 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for business meals

The Drawing Room is a one-of-a-kind experience nestled within the walls of the premier luxury hotel, The Tennessean. Open to the hotel guests and those not staying at the hotel. Leather lounge seating and well-appointed decor are just the start as you enter this intimate setting. Join us for breakfast, dinner or our famous Afternoon Tea! Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail while basking in the warmth and elegance of this must try Restaurant. Make your reservation today!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Afternoon Tea
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
Phone number
(865) 212-1800
Website
http://www.thetennesseanhotel.com/dining
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Robert Hoffman
Catering
When it comes to room rentals and catering options we can do it all. Please ask our staff today how we can help you plan your next event with us!
Private party facilities
We have rooms for all shapes and sizes. No group is too big or too small. Please reach out to us today and let us help you start planning!

Location
531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2800
Area
Knoxville
Cross Street
Henley Street and Clinch Avenue
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Bus stop at World's Fair Park/Knoxville Convention Center
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Afternoon Tea Service
US$55.00 per person
2 Mar 2025 - 28 Dec 2025
Enjoy our Signature Sweet Peach Noir tea from Rare Tea Cellars paired with an assortment of traditional scones, tea sandwiches, and sweet treats.
Gatsby Tea
US$79.00 per person
4 Oct 2025 only
Join us for a lovely afternoon of tea and treats at the Tennessean Hotel to celebrate the arrival of spooky season! Celebrate the season in style at our hotel's Gatbsy Tea Service! Join us for an afternoon of premium teas, scrumptious scones, desserts, and finger sandwiches while being serenaded by a local harpist. It's the perfect excuse to dress up, catch up with friends, and enjoy the simple pleasure of good tea in a classy setting. 1920s attire is encouraged but not required.
Nutcracker Tea Service
US$79.00 per person
6 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025
Invite your loved ones to a truly memorable experience at the Tennessean Hotel's Annual Holiday Tea Service! Come celebrate the holidays at the Tennessean! Join us for a luxury tea service complete with our signature teas along with tier courses of scones, tea sandwiches and holiday desserts. It is an experience that you will treasure for years to come!

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What 18 people are saying

The Drawing Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Knoxville
Hot spot
Knoxville
Great for fine wines
Knoxville
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Drawing Room offers an "amazing experience" with "outstanding" service and delightful tea. It's ideal for celebrating special occasions, boasting "top notch" food and "lovely views." Guests praise its exceptional afternoon tea, diverse menu, and "relaxed, yet elevated" ambiance. While some seating issues arise, the cocktails and food consistently impress.

18 Reviews

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Kylie
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on 29 June 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience. The food wasn’t as amazing as the experience, but the tea was outstanding and the service is unmatched. We were very well taken care of. Our waitress went above and beyond.
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Greg
Cincinnati / Dayton1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the servers were very good and considerate. Food was also excellent. Would recommend the restaurant to anyone.
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Madeline
Detroit / Eastern Michigan9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was great. Tea was delightful and we had a great time. I would prefer that the teapot be left on the table to save the waitress numerous trips to kitchen. Well worth the trip to Knoxville. 😊
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Betty
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a restaurant to go to when you want to celebrate a special occasion or your don't mind spending a lot of money on your meal. In either case, you will get a "bang for your buck." Everything was top notch from our greeting by the host to the fabulous food and the lovely views from the second floor of the Tennessean Hotel. My friend, who seldom can clean up her plate, ate every single thing on her plate of sea bass. My Wagyu burger was mouth watering. The service was superb, and we never felt rushed by the staff. It was a delightful, delicious, and very memorable evening at a restaurant we will definitely return to.
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Alicia
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 June 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I booked the afternoon tea as a Mother’s Day gift for my mom and aunt. We chose to enjoy our experience after Mother’s Day to avoid large crowds. Everything about the afternoon tea at The Drawing Room was exceptional from the time we arrived until we left. Lissa was our host and was phenomenal. We chose the latest seating, but she did not make us feel rushed and took her time to explain everything as if we were the first ones. The selection of sweet and savory accompaniments left something to be enjoyed by our entire party, and the signature tea blend was a hit at our table. I would definitely recommend this experience for a special occasion, or just as something different to do on a Sunday afternoon.
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Melody VIP
East Tennessee8 reviews
2.0
Dined on 21 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My husband ordered the beef tenderloin medium rare and it came out well done. He sent it back and it took almost 30 minutes to get a new plate and I was already done with my meal. The new beef tenderloin came out and it still wasn’t cooked medium rare so he ate it anyways. We’ll be back for drinks only since those were delicious.
The Drawing RoomResponded on 13 June 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re truly sorry to hear that your husband’s beef tenderloin was not prepared to the requested temperature—twice—and that this disrupted your dining experience. That’s not the level of quality or service we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating that must have been, especially with the long wait. We’re grateful, though, that you enjoyed our drinks, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you both back. If you do return, please don’t hesitate to ask for a manager—we’d love the chance to make things right and give you the kind of full experience we’re proud of.
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Kelly VIP
Washington, D.C. Area18 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful dining room, great cocktails but so expensive
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Donna VIP
Nashville39 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the shaved brussel sprouts salad and the burger. Both excellent ! My husband rated his smoky manhattan cocktail as superb ! Only comment.. we were first seated at a 2 top table against the wall with zero room to even move the chair to sit ! Get rid of that third table !!!
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Karon
Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The carpaccio was delicious. As was the crab cake.
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Elizabeth
Kansas City1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gem in the city of downtown Knoxville! The food was delicious & everything was timely. I was impressed with the options on the menu- not many places offer sea-bass. The Whipped Ricotta was by far our favorite. The environment is relaxed, yet elevated. The view is top tier. We will definitely be back!!
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FAQs

The Drawing Room is rated 4.5 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

8 Jul 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

531 Henley St, Knoxville, TN 37902-2800

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Henley Street and Clinch Avenue
Area
Knoxville
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 07:00–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 15:00–23:00 Sun 15:00–22:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary French / American, Afternoon Tea
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Public transit
Bus stop at World's Fair Park/Knoxville Convention Center
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Robert Hoffman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thetennesseanhotel.com/dining
Phone number
(865) 212-1800
Catering
When it comes to room rentals and catering options we can do it all. Please ask our staff today how we can help you plan your next event with us!
Private party facilities
We have rooms for all shapes and sizes. No group is too big or too small. Please reach out to us today and let us help you start planning!

The Drawing Room

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Afternoon Tea Service

Gatsby Tea

Nutcracker Tea Service

Ask Concierge
AI Beta

Menu

What 18 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Make a booking

Dining areas

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