Funky, fun South Knoxville favorite since 1968. The restaurant’s straightforward but perfectly prepared food reaches heights of excellence Knoxville’s more urbane destinations can only dream of. This exceptionally—perhaps uniquely—good steak house doesn’t just have patrons. It has fans, and remaining non-partisan is a challenge in the face of such sumptuous, beautiful cooking. Reservations for parties of eight or more.
From Yummm! the Metro Pulse Restaurant Guide:
This all-time champion of the Metro Pulse Best of Knoxville Readers Poll for Best Steak originally got its start in 1968 when Bunt King came home and announced to his wife Helen that he had found the perfect location for a steak house. Much discussion of the pros and cons of opening a family restaurant filled their home until they finally decided to take the chance. Thus, Ye Olde Steak House began when friends and family pulled together to help create the friendly, rustic, down-home atmosphere that still exists today.
Over four decades later, Ye Olde Steak House is still owned and operated by the King family. Bunt passed away in 1987, and Helen in 2003; now their three children—Nancy, Cheryl, and David—continue their family tradition. Even some of the grandchildren help out when possible.
Ye Olde Steak House has been serving the best Iowa grain-fed beef for over 40 years. Thanks to their wonderful customers, the Kings’ dream has become a reality, and they hope to serve “steaks cooked to perfection” for many years to come.
| Locally Owned | Wifi | Patio | Live Music | Accepts Reservations | Party Room (20+) |
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| Kids Menu | Delivers | Buffet | Waterfront | Vegetarian Dishes | Vegan Dishes |
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| Day | Opens | Closes |
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| Sunday | 4:30 p.m. | 9 p.m. |
| Monday | 4:30 p.m. | 9 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 4:30 p.m. | 9 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 4:30 p.m. | 9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 4:30 p.m. | 9 p.m. |
| Friday | 4:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 4:30 p.m. | 9:30 p.m. |
| Day | Business Hours |
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| Sunday | 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Monday | 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Thursday | 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Friday | 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 4:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
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Comments » 2
Newcomer writes:
Visited this steakhouse as it was shown on ESPN Gameday and it certainly sounded good. What a disappointment!
Loud and terribly crowded dining area. Cheap dining chairs and tables. Service was slow and difficult. Once we placed the orders we were ignored. When the order arrived it was placed on the table and the waitress disappeared. My steak was ordered medium rare. It came rare. After, finally, attracting the waitress to complain, she took it for another try. Second try steak was as ordered but very dry.
Obviously this place is relying on past history and loyalty of longtime customers. It is not what it is billed to be.
ashley_2323 writes:
I agree with the first comment. My boyfriend and went for a late Valentine's Day dinner there on 02/17/11. First of all, the parking situation is awful. We had to park up a hill and walk down in the dark. Once we walked in the hostess (who looked like she was about 13 and was wearing jeans and a t-shirt) totally ignored us. We were eventually sat by a bus boy. The staff was highly unprofessional, wearing ripped jeans and no uniformed look. You have to guess who is actually an employee. We waited for 10 or so minutes for our waitress to show up and get out drinks. We were the only people in her section at this point. We waited 20 more minutes for her to come back and were just about to the point of walking out. The prices are sky high and the food is only mediocre. We got two lousy rolls for ordering our $30 entree, and they were re-heated store bought rolls.
I was terribly disappointed with my experience and I will certainly not be going back.
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