Balter Beerworks

what a great craft beer find in Knoxville! we were staying downtown, so it was only about a 10 minute walk up Henley Street to this place. Great vibe, very very friendly staff. We sat at the bar where Emma, Kaylee and Lexi took great care of us. The beer is top notch, I also tried their Mojito with house-pressed sugarcane juice, which was fantastic. The food didn’t disappoint either, loved the tuna avocado dip, the chicken sliders, and the smash-style burger. Loved this place so much we went back the next day. Some of the best food and beer we had while we were in Knoxville.

The food and beer here were excellent, with a great variety to choose from. Loved the potato nacho. Was very crispy and tasty. The staff were exceptionally friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for quality food, drinks, and warm service.

I really wish I could accurately describe how amazing our experience here was. I looked up brunch in Knoxville and saw a travel blogger write about this place. She said the only thing better than their food was their service and I couldn’t agree more. From the moment Chris walked up to our table, it was like talking to a friend. He never once made us feel rushed and engaged in conversation like we were his only table. Everything we ordered was amazing. Avocado toast bites, fish tacos, breakfast burrito, Benedict, chicken and waffles, Bloody Mary, and Beermosa. We had the greatest experience here and look forward to going back in the future!

Seated quickly, waitress was friendly and quick to our table with drinks, food came out hot and fresh, salad lettuce was cold and crisp. Wonderful meal on the patio. Beautiful atmosphere in downtown Knoxville. Only complaint is the meat in the lettuce wraps was questionable. It looked like all the gross pieces I take out of chicken when I shred it at home. However, flavor was excellent. Regardless, I would eat here if we ever have the chance to visit Knoxville again. I also felt it was very reasonably priced for the portion sizes.

This was my first time here and I will definitely be back! I had a mojito which was delicious and the fried chicken sandwich with a side salad (lemon oregano vinaigrette dressing was amazing). I added jalapeño, lettuce, bacon, and onions to the sandwich and it was honestly the best chicken sandwich I’ve had in a long time. Brayden took great care of us on the patio. He was very helpful and informative about the food and drinks. What a great dining experience on a beautiful patio worthy day!

Outstanding Friday afternoon happy hour in Knoxville!! Their new Cold Style IPA is the bomb and they could not do better than Noah behind the bar!! He made for a great experience, super friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed both the food and beer and the atmosphere rocks when you catch them on a warmer day when they can open their bar to the outside.

Terrific Brewery with plenty of parking and a solid menu with something for everyone. I had 5 different beers and all were very good and definitely matched the style as described. Pretty busy for a Tuesday at lunch and I'm sure the fact that Summer is the all week lunch shift bartender is a big part of that. My first time in but I'll be back for sure!

Good burgers and good beer. We stopped here on the way through the city and got fish tacos, a burger, and some beers. The fish taco appetizer has good portions and decent flavor. It also has pickled vegetables on the side with some salsa to add if you would like. The burger was nice and juicy but a bit of a mess to split. The patty’s also were double stacked and thicker than I like because they seemed too small for the bun. If they were flattened a little more before stacking it would be perfect. There is beer for most people to like with many light beers but not a huge selection overall.

Oh man, did I need this meal in my life. I was out way too late the night before, and this was everything my heart could desire lol. We got the deviled eggs, southwestern Benedict, green tomato Benedict, and the breakfast burrito. Everything was great. I didn't have anything to drink other than water, which seems silly at a place that has beer in the title, but check out the brunch. The servers were mostly younger folks, but really attentive and professional. The vibe is clean and casual. A spot that the local college kids dig, which I wasn't mad about. I'm a kid at heart. My buddy got the ice cream cookie thing and the banana pudding taster. The ice cream cookie will make me quickly turn into the Michelin man, but damn it was good.

The food at this place was very good. I had the beer cheese soup / chicken quesadilla / hot chicken egg rolls. They all came out in good time and tasted great! Our server was awesome as she took great care of us while we ate. The space is also nice and welcoming. We will be back here for sure. Also, the beer was pretty tasty.

We found this spot via Yelp. Overnight stop in Knoxville, 3 minutes from our hotel. Perfect little stop! Staff was friendly and attentive. Trace was our waiter. I enjoyed the Harissa chicken bowl! It was fresh, full of flavor, loved all the textures...was the perfect dish! Husband enjoyed the local farm burger patty and said his sweet potato fries were fresh and delicious! Atmosphere was comfortable. Only negative - parking. The lot is very small. Be prepared to park (somewhere up the hill, wasn't sure where that was as we lucked out when someone left at the time we pulled in) off site.

Love a good breakfast place, so when we got recommended this place on a short vacation, we couldn't wait to check it out! Its a lively spot for brunch and had a great atmosphere. Everything was fairly quick and everyone was extremely friendly. The brunch burrito, however, consisted 90% of eggs and had no meat or vegetable in it, which was interesting. The home fries were unfortunately very, very dry and hard, and inedible amongst the whole table. Unfortunately we didn't enjoy the food as much, but it is a lively restaurant that is a good time with friends/family.

Food was pretty stellar! Grilled chicken sandwich and fish and chips were great. Chicken had really really good flavor - like could eat it all by itself good. Service was a bit slow and it was mid-day... Ambiance is good for what it is! Would come again, but maybe not high priority.

Balter Beerworks is the best brunch spot in Knoxville! It's definitely mine and my friends' go to spot for weekend brunch. Especially in the warmer months, their outdoor dining is so nice and relaxing. The food is amazing no matter what you get. Plus, they give you a "brunch platter" as an appetizer which has fruit, cookies and chips and guac on it for you while you wait for your entrees! And of course, the brunch cocktails are amazing as well. They have mimosas, bloody Mary's, and more! Since Balter is so good, they do get busy on weekends so be prepared to possibly wait to get seated. But it'll be worth it because the service is good!

Great great place! We thoroughly enjoyed the beers and food. And the great service from Jaden! Thank you!!

Beer cheese soup and a grilled cheese. A decent stout. But the beer cheese soup was the star. Best ive had in quite some time, excellent.

We went here for Sunday brunch. Indoor decor was very nice, and even though we didn't have a reservation we were seated right away (party of 5). We all got beer. Their IPA selection was pretty minimal, and I wasn't really a fan of the one I got, although it wasn't the worst I've had either. On the other hand, their mexican-style beers were very yummy. We all ordered the blackened fish tacos and oh.my.goodness. they were AMAZING! So was the rice and beans. And you gotta love a restaurant that will fry you up a fresh jalapeño if you ask. 10/10 food flavor and freshness!!!

This is walking distance from our Air B&B, It's highly recommended for brunch. It's very nice place, Easy walk to market square. Beer was good & prices were good.

I had brunch here last week and was delighted with great drink specials, a tasty entree, and personable service. The only downside is limited parking spaces. We had to park down a hill in a paid city lot.

Came here for lunch and it was okay. Food was overly salty and did not come out hot. Beer was...beer. Service was good though - our server checked up on us often and refilled our waters. [Beer flight] You can choose up to 4 beers for your flight. [Chicken and bacon mac n cheese] Cheese sauce was thin and watery. Bacon was super salty. This was an entree so the portion was generous. [Chicken tenders & fries] The coleslaw side was sour and I don't think that was expected. Chicken was super salty and very breadt. The fries were barely warm and super limp. They were also very dark...like borderline burnt. [Pretzel & mustard] Ordered this with a side of queso dip and asked them to go light on the salt. There was still so much salt. Queso dip was fine but not hot at all.

Balter Beerworks is one of our favorite breweries to visit in Knoxville! The service is wonderful and we enjoyed our lunch at the bar. We definitely want to visit again to try their brunch menu that looks divine! This spot has a great casual atmosphere and is the perfect place to add to your Knoxville brewery tour.

Big fan of the Balter brunch. You honestly can't go wrong here. The food was fantastic and the drinks were really good. We had the beermosa, Bloody Mary, and the mimosa carafe. Thumbs up for all three. We tried the breakfast quesadilla and the biscuits and gravy for our entrees. The quesadilla was the right size for one. The biscuits and gravy could be shared. But they were both fantastic. Overall this should definitely be on your list in Knox.

Great pet friendly outdoor space. I wish I took a picture of the tuna app...it was so delicious! Super friendly staff, looking forward to returning!

Always consistently good food! Servers are customer service friendly. Easy pick-up stop for food.

It was good, small parking lot and my chips were definitely cooked like 2 hrs ago, the burgers were great and the fried green tomatoes were 4 slices for $10 so a little pricy

Very nice place, loved the atmosphere! Really bummed by the super small selection of beer. Ended up getting a cocktail instead, and it was pretty good! The food sounded and looked good but it wasn't my favorite! The fish tacos were recommended, but SO dry, I asked for a side of ANY sauce to help. The server brought the finest side of avocado ranch, which was helpful, but not enough!

Loved everything about this place! We sat at the bar for a beer and a quick bite. Atmosphere is very cool. We could see the patio from where we were sitting. It looked very inviting and comfortable. We had the fried green tomatoes.... Life changing! So delicious. I had the ancho chicken quesadilla and it was honestly the best quesadilla I have ever had. Hubby had the chicken strips and said they were really good. Beer was also good. The service was impeccable. Friendly, welcoming and attentive. If you are considering this place, go. You will not be disappointed!

We went to Balter Beerworks before a Tennessee football game. The service was excellent and very friendly (5/5). The ambiance was casual and relaxed.m 4/5). Most of the food was good, but one of the dishes came out cold (3/5). We will return for another game next year.

Service and ambiance hits everytime. We went for brunch and were somewhat disappointed by food portions for price. Much better options in Knoxville for Brunch.

We got the shrimp and grits and the fried green tomatoes Benny. Both of the meals were absolutely fantastic (not a morsel was left uneaten), service was quick despite being busy. Cute little restaurant with some tasty food. Will add this place to my brunch favorites! Look forward to coming back. Great deals on brunch drinks too! Can't beat $1 mimosa

Came for a quick lunch and it was so worth it! Enjoyed a cool crisp beer with some hot chicken sliders which made for a happy me. Got a side of ranch to dip the sliders into and I was in heaven. Service was slower given the lunch rush but I'm not complaining at all. Always love the kind crew serving us. Can never go wrong with a meal here! Will be coming back next time I'm in Knoxville!

Great location and restaurant, we got seated fast and had great service. Ordered the hot chicken salad but with grilled chicken not fried because I can't eat gluten and also no tortilla strips as those aren't gluten free. My family ordered the french fries, sweet potato fries, chicken avocado sand-which and the balterworks burger which they all loved. Overall good experience and would come back soon.

Finally made it over to Balter and we absolutely loved the modern brewery vibes and the abundance of outdoor seating. We sat inside on a very hot day and were greeted pretty quickly. Our server was otherwise pretty hands-off and inattentive, unfortunately. Hubby ordered a beer flight, which was reasonably priced and had some great local brews represented. We started with the soft pretzel app and the beer cheese soup to dip into. The pretzels were amble and delish. Too much salt, but easy to scrape some off. The spicy mustard had just the right heat. The soup was good...and surprisingly sweet. It was creamy, not congealed as cheese tends to get over time, and had some flavor surprises. We both ordered the Tillamook burger-me with a side salad and my husband the fries. We weren't asked how we wanted them cooked, which was too bad. The burgers came out and there were two small, overly charred patties that were overwhelmed by the large (but very tasty) bun. The burger was very dry and we did not taste nor see the BBQ avo ranch. I would recommend ordering that on the side if you want this burger. The cheese and bun were the star. My side salad was basic and served its purpose (they didn't charge extra for that substitution, which is nice). My husband was very disappointed with his fries, as they were both over cooked and cold. I would go back to Balter for the fish tacos next time, but am not in a rush. I would love to try the patio as weather cools.

Average millennial burger and beer joint. Good vegetarian options. Brunch is often underwhelming but good deals on mimosa.

Our server Maddux was awesome Good food good vibes good drinks would highly recommend

Delicious burger! Everything about our lunch experience was excellent. We sat outside and enjoyed the day. Our order was exactly what we asked for and brought efficiently. We will be back.

Good brunch menu and they were incredibly accommodating for splitting entrees with fast, friendly service. Mimosa price couldn't be beat! Only took off a Star because my eggs Benedict were room temperature and there weren't a lot of appetizer options

One of the best things about Balter is what the name means - evidently it refers to "dancing wildly and enthusiastically, instead of well" - that is my paraphrase - but kinda close. We stopped in because we were checking out a distillery and the server suggested Balter for good food. It was so good - we are now trying to figure out when we can go back. We set at the bar - kinda what we do - and enjoyed a small taste of a pilsner for me, Wayne tried a flight - good beer for sure. For lunch we totally enjoyed a reuben w/fries and a quesadilla. So very good, and the team who waited on us was exceptional.

Following an afternoon Costco run (all the way from Coker Creek - 70 miles) we researched a place with a shaded dining area that was dog-friendly. We weren't really hungry but we wanted to avoid 411 at rush hour- all this turned out to be a recipe for a delightful afternoon! We ordered a flight of IPA's and enjoyed every one (FYI, we are from San Diego and live within walking distance from epic beer choices) We both decided on the Mosaic - perfect because it is high-flavor without a heavy ABU (we had a trip ahead of us) We travel full-time and visit breweries throughout the U.S. and Canada, so we had a feeling the food would be good because it's beside a university. College area restaurants usually have great food, made of fresh, healthy ingredients. We were delighted with our guacamole appetizer, chicken salad and veggie burger on a soft brioche bun. The veggies were crispy and the sweet-potato waffle fries (try dipping them in mustard - seriously, you won't be disappointed!) were perfectly cooked. We had a long drive home, so we used the bathrooms - both his and hers were spotless and nicely scented. Like most of he area's architecture, the building is beautifully restored, with a lovely partially shaded patio surrounded by ancient old mossy walls. Our puppy was greeted warmly and provided with water. What a delight. We hope to return.

The hostess was very rude and short. Parking was a nightmare and the wait was long. It's nothing special.

Husband and I came for brunch on Saturday around 1230pm. We were looking for somewhere with multiple eggs Benedict options. We were seated immediately and found parking down the street. The restaurant was very loud, even at lunchtime. I'm 42 and my husband is 40 and in the entire restaurant there were only 2 other tables with anyone over 30. It felt a little awkward. In fact the whole place was about 21-22 year old college kids getting their "drink on". I got the southern Benny. It was pretty good. I did feel that there needed to be more an an ounce (total) of ham on it. Seemed a little skimpy for 15 bucks. The potatoes with it were yummy. Overall I enjoyed it but would have liked a little more meat and the entree to be hot. It was warm, but not hot. My husband had fried green tomatoes Benny and he really enjoyed it. Said they did their tomatoes perfectly. His food was hot. Coffee was $4 for a plain single coffee so that seemed like a LOT. Overall it was a pretty good experience. Wish we could find a time it wasn't so loud though. My husband is hard of hearing and we couldn't talk during the entire meal because it was so very loud.

Perfect place for a short sit down meal. Service was nice, place wasn't too crowded, and our food came out pretty quick. I wasn't extremely hungry, so I had the beer cheese soup, it was delicious! Others got the burrito bowl, which was also very good. Would recommend!

I had two great beers and a delicious meal at Balter. Warm and friendly service, a comfortable "industrial" design restaurant with lots of wood, exposed concrete and exposed ceiling and lots of seating. I managed to get one of the few seats near a power outlet and so I was able to stay for another three hours until I had caught up on my reviews and done the arguing on Facebook and enjoyed a good meal. I had something off their special Oktoberfest menu, a chicken schnitzel. A big flattened chicken breast served with cabbage and a fried egg. It was absolutely delicious. Beer? You bet. The Munich Helles and the Maypop American Pale Ale were delicious and enjoyable and refreshing. Fabulous meal and a good time at Balter. [Review 18856 overall - 379 in Tennessee - 2379 of 2022.]

Great staff, great food, great beer! And especially, great mimosas! For only $7 during brunch, you get a whole litre carafe of mimosa. Or $1 for a single glass. Great burgers and fish and chips. The igloos outside during winter are fun as well. I love eating at Balter and always recommend it to people.

Balter is a great place for beer and food. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxing. It's also kid-friendly and and the patio is great when weather's warm.

Delicious! No wait going around 8pm on a Friday night, but it was busy. Our waiters were extremely friendly and offered suggested. They also have a bunch of tasty beers on tap. My chicken tenders were fantastic! I would say one of the best tenders I have had in Tennessee. The breading was light and crispy, and the meat was juicy and tender. The French fries had the perfect amount of salty and were perfectly crisp. I don't remember which burger my fiancé got, but he loved it and he was able to order it rare. Both entrees were large and totally worth the price. We would come back if we lived closer!

My husband and I enjoyed a tasty lunch at this establishment. During this time of the day, it was very busy with customers, however, the service was outstanding. We were seated immediately and greeted by our server who was training a new employee. Our drink order was taken and shortly afterwards, we placed our food order (Beers, chicken sliders and fish tacos). When the food arrived it was served with a smile by a different employee who also inquired if our needs were met. After a few moments had passed, our original server approached inquiring if everything was too our liking, which it was. Thank you to the crew at Balter Beerworks, you are amazing!

Sat at the bar. Savannah is so amazing and engaged in conversation with us!! Super fun and amazing atmosphere and service!! Had some house chips to snack on! So yummy!!

Highly recommend the Rueben and the Fish and Chips. Great service! Outdoor seating available.

Great drinks!! Love the patio and fireplace! The beer selection was also good. Food was delicious.

Nice job! Loved the choices on the menu Got the Spocy Chicken sliders and the fried green tomato appetizer. Spicy chicke was awesome one of the best slider rolls I've had. Fried green tomatoes were fresh, had an amazing crunch only comment was on the menu it said with pimento cheese! I have never had pimento cheese and it was basically not even there. Less than a TSP on top but overall good job

I navigated here straight from the airport for a bite to eat and ran into a few more folks from my flight. Safe to say this is "the spot". As a vegetarian, I had the quinoa burger and licked my fingers it was good. Go there. You'll be pleased too!

We stopped in for dinner and the last time we were there was 2018. I had a grilled Chicken sandwich and it was really good. My husband got a burger and said it was just so-so. They had a decent kids menu and our little one got the chicken strips. For drinks had a Moscow Mule and others had beer. I always enjoy stopping in when I'm in town.

Great service, even late in the evening which is hard to find. Food has been consistently good every time we have been. One of our favorites.

Our first time here after reading reviews that it was the best place for fish and chips. I got beer battered cod fish tacos that came with rice and charro beans. My husband got the beer battered fish and chips that came with fries. Both were delicious. He tried a flight of their craft beers that he enjoyed. We had great service from 2 gals. We highly recommend and definitely will go back.

So, I figured to check out Balter before a long ride, it's Mother's Day not terribly busy I sat at a high top ordered a brew, a chicken sandwich " good sandwichand read my book, waitress asked if I want anything else I said no she had her machine in her hand to collect payment. I had my Amex didn't think anything of it gave her tip she went to get receipt and I walked out. Got to my car and thought I got a long drive let me go back and use facilities and as I walk into the bathroom, she's walking out stating that I didn't pay for my beer. I thought it was a Mother's Day gift she said no I put it on separate checks The moral is wait for your bill and make sure everything's on the bill before you pay and leave walk out to go to your car Nice place, waitress wrong Enjoy

Brunch menu on Sunday afternoon. I got the battered fish and chips. My wife had blackened fish tacos and the daughter had fried green tomatoes. Generous portions. Polite staff comfortable sitting. And decent food. All three entrees were close to $17 each. Was a fun atmosphere but food was not great but only good.