Sunspot

Frequently voted Best Vegetarian Menu in our BOK readers’ poll, Sunspot has a plentiful offering for the carnivores, too. The rotating menu blends Southwestern, Caribbean, and Latin American cuisine and is full of pleasant surprises, from zingy tomatillo salsa with chips, to baked enchiladas with goat cheese and grilled zucchini, to a “Bob Marley” Caribbean jerk chicken sandwich, to Celestial tofu salad. Exceptional Sunday brunch features weekly chef specials. Full bar. No checks. Late-night menu at bar 10 p.m.-12 a.m., last call at 2 a.m.

From YUMMM! the Metro Pulse Restaurant Guide

Vegetarians have already chosen this Cumberland Strip eatery as a “Best of Knoxville” in the Metro Pulse Readers Poll, but omnivores can find delicious food here, too. The rotating menu blends Southwestern, Caribbean, and Latin American cuisine and is full of pleasant surprises, from zingy tomatillo salsa with chips, to baked enchiladas with goat cheese and grilled zucchini, to a “Bob Marley” Caribbean jerk chicken sandwich, to the Celestial Tofu Salad.

Just as intriguing are specials like half-price bottled wine on Wednesdays—we’re talking the entire wine list—and the late-night menu, served until midnight, a refreshing break from after-hours fast food on the Strip. The bar, too, stays open until 2 a.m. except Sunday and Monday when it closes at 12 a.m. No matter the hour, the atmosphere is easy and cozy—there’s a reason the owner describes the place as, “Where tie-dyes and neckties unite.”

Sunday brunch (also a past winner in its MP “Best” category) is a time to savor, and the Sunspot has also kicked off a “beer dinner” tradition, inviting one microbrewery to pair beers with each course of a lavish meal. Lamb and duck have been featured, but never fear, beer dinner patrons can always opt to go vegetarian. The meal is much different, but the attention to detail and fresh ingredients is very much the same.

Restaurant Details

Locally Owned	Wifi	Patio	Live Music	Accepts Reservations	Party Room (20+)

Kids Menu	Delivers	Buffet	Waterfront	Vegetarian Dishes	Vegan Dishes

Bar Details

Happy Hour	Hard Liquor	Dance Floor	Live Music	Karaoke	Glow Sticks

Darts	Foosball	Pool Tables	Shuffleboard	Trivia Night	Outdoor Seating