Ye Olde Steakhouse
If you are in the mood for some, “Food fit for a
king,” look no further than Knoxville’s Ye Olde Steakhouse. If you enjoy large,
juicy steaks, hefty portions, and a unique atmosphere, then I have the
restaurant this week that you need to be sure to try. Directly off Chapman Highway
there is a building to the left as you climb a hill about 5 miles after crossing
the Henley Street Bridge. There are about four parking spots in front, and
plenty more around back, but be careful, because you pull in directly off of
the highway. You now have arrived at Ye Olde Steakhouse, and are going to be
getting back in your car with a much fuller belly than when you left it.
When
I was inside the restaurant I was very impressed with the quant, rustic appeal
that the restaurant has to it. In the entry way are pictures of different
celebrities enjoying a meal at the steakhouse including Peyton Manning, ESPN’s
Todd Blackledge, Travel Channel’s Adam Richman from “Man vs. Food,” and even
our very own Butch Jones! With hardwood floors and wooden chairs with phrases
such as, “The generous soul will be made rich,” carved into it, you are likely to
feel as if you are in a cozy cottage. While you look over the menu you will
enjoy some warm, freshly baked bread along with cheese and crackers.
Personally, I try to save room for the 12 oz. steak that I will soon be
enjoying, but sometimes you just can’t help yourself!
There
are a lot of different things that you can try, from delicious seafood to a
hearty steak, there is certainly something that you will find that will blow
your mind. Of course, you cannot go wrong with one of their famous steaks, and
I can guarantee that you will not find me ordering anything except for steak at
Ye Olde Steakhouse. Once your entrée is on the table the only thing on your
mind will be the struggle of deciding where to begin your food-coma in the
making. The warm broccoli casserole poured out steam as my fork broke the
surface, and the creamy goodness that pooled at the top was so divine that I am
convinced it could make any child enjoy eating their vegetables. The Woodshed
Potatoes were just as enticing as the casserole with their crisp exterior, yet
soft, buttery inside. But wait, what am I forgetting? That’s right, that huge
cut of New York Strip oozing its delicious juice all over my plate that is
beckoning my fork and knife over to it. I cannot begin to explain to you how
much I adore their steaks; they cut like butter and they taste like Heaven.
If
you are wanting the best steak in town and don’t mind to spend a little more to
get it, Ye Olde Steakhouse is definitely one of your top contenders. Yes, it
can be a bit pricey so keep that in mind before you make your trip there. A
normal meal will usually cost somewhere between $15 and $30, but it is a very
nice place to treat yourself on occasion. Also, the restaurant is only open
after 4:30 PM, so you will not be going to Ye Olde Steakhouse for lunch,
unfortunately. Other than that, it is a very pleasant experience, and I am sure
that you will get your money’s worth if you make the trip. It truly is a
restaurant like no other, and has a lot of amazing Knoxville and University of
Tennessee memorabilia throughout the restaurant that have been acquired over
the past 45 years. Check it out, get a dish, and let me know what you think! As
always, keep on eatin’ well, K-town.
That was a very detailed description of your eating experience. You certainly have a good writing style for describing the senses as you ate the food. I personally would be interested in the inclusion of a more objective description of the food and service. was your steak medium or well-done? Did the waiter or waitress serve you in a timely fashion with a smile? What do you think the ingredients in the broccoli sauce and different types of bread were? I do like the pictures, however, and hope to eat at Ye Olde Steakhouse soon!
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