Kefi

Kefi is always amazing. Took myself out for a nice solo dinner. I did not make a reservation, and I immediately sat at the bar, but was offered a table if I wanted it- also immediately available upon arrival. Bartender was amazing and had great suggestions. I did a cocktail flight and then ordered one additional drink towards the end of my meal. Saganaki was both amazing and entertaining, can't go wrong with melty cheese and buttery bread! The grilled octopus was to die for, some of the best I've ever had- charred to perfection, and the lemon sauce on the beans it comes with was perfection. I ordered the sea bass entree, and it melted in my mouth. Not pictured, I was talked into taking the baklava (2 large pieces, perfect for sharing) with pistachio ice cream home, and it was exquisite! Wonderful Grecian atmosphere, super friendly and knowledgeable staff, always one of my favorite places to visit to treat myself. Will definitely be back the next time I need a "me" date!

Excellent we all Got drink flights ($30) good way to try mini version of craft cocktails I did not care for years of Chios but the Greek pine resin “ma…: ? “something wasn’t for me - but the grape leaves ,Greek salad souvlaki (superb) feta hushpuppies (super yummy ) large shrimp dish . Very good service Julia I think !

I visited Kefi last night and had a wonderful experience overall. The food was absolutely fantastic – every dish we tried was full of flavor and expertly prepared. Our waitress was also amazing, providing attentive and friendly service throughout our meal. We had tried calling ahead a couple of times to let them know we were running a bit late, and no one would answer the phone which was a bit frustrating. However, this didn't take away from the overall experience. The drinks were also a fun addition to the evening – creative and well-made. While the prices were a bit on the higher side, I would definitely return because of the high-quality food and great ambiance. Highly recommend!

HOLY SMOKES GO EAT HERE! My wife and I went here tonight for her birthday and it didn’t disappoint at all. We had cocktail flights, appetizers and entrees that were all delectable! If you can get Kate to serve your table please ask for her! She’s very knowledgeable about the menu and she makes guests feel at home!

Great place for dining. Had first experience with Lebanese cuisine and wasn’t disappointed. Book before going if you can. Parking is across the street.

Drinks only review. The best old fashioned I’ve had in Knoxville. Also the best espresso martini I’ve had in the US! Very very perfectly blended flavor of vodka and coffee. Nicely made. Great environment. Cosy but upscale bar area. Love it. Very fantastic. I’ll definitely come back here. Hopefully for food next time!

The atmosphere was immaculate. I especially loved the taller booths that allowed more privacy, and the upscale vibe overall. The food however, was not my favorite. It seemed to be almost great, but narrowly misses the mark. The beet salad was delicious but the fried halloumi on top had solidified before we ate it. The feta hush puppies didn't seem to be done in the middle and were missing the punch and saltiness that feta usually has. The roasted cauliflower was a little on the sweet side, but all the dips were good. We also enjoyed our mocktails! And to be completely fair, we just came for the appetizers.

Authentic Greek food in the old city. This is a great place to get lots of small plates to share with family and friends. The service is excellent. Try the cocktail flights! There are so many exceptional items on the menu that you have to share so that you can try several different dishes.

I've had Kefi on my radar for about a month, thanks to some local pals who've been hearing about it as well. Finally, last Sunday rolled around, and we thought, "Why not?" Well, let me tell you, it was a culinary rollercoaster of joy! Our server was like a food whisperer, guiding us through the menu with such finesse. And the food? Oh, the food! It was like a symphony of flavors dancing on my taste buds. Now, I recently traded the sunny vibes of California for Knoxville, and let's just say, I was worried about missing out on the restaurant scene. But Kefi? It's like a beacon of hope amidst a sea of food uncertainty. We only stopped ordering because, well, our stomachs waved the white flag of surrender. But fear not, dear Kefi, I shall return! There are still menu treasures waiting to be discovered. So, until next time, Kefi, keep those delicious delights coming!

We were in town for one night and after looking around before coming, Kefi popped out at us. I made a reservation ahead of time as we came into town on a Friday. Very niche vibe for Nashville with great lighting that made you really focus on your table and nothing else. Service was excellent as was the food. The Mezze style was great as we got to try a few different plates. The flaming cheese dish was something else as the waiter serves this up after lighting the plate on fire tableside. Very large drink menu to choose from as well - my wife and I had a great night! ALL CAPS: SAVE ROOM FOR THE BACLAVA. They make their own in house and I can honestly say it was the best I have ever had. Served with pistachio ice cream, what a great treat to end the meal.

How have I not wrote this review yet? Silly me. ummm, 5/5! been here at least 10+ times through work and personal time over the past couple of years. The flaming cheese is fun, and the drink flights look like a nice way to tease into trying their unique cocktails. +1 - location and parking - not as convenient as it once were due to the lot nearby getting used for other things. still, plenty of parking and an easy walk or dropoff +1 - staff and service - never had an issue in 10+ visits +1 - venue and vibe - the inside is nice, the booths are fun and make for great photos +1 - food and beverage - everything we've had has been amazing; we've been lucky from what I've read in other reviews though +1 - cleanliness - never observed anything offputting during our visits either

This place was great! Everyone in our group loved their dishes. The falafel needed more of a sauce because it was a little dry but the flavor was good. I had the branzino and the fish was very lovely. The greens were very tasty. They didn't seem to go with the dish for me but still yummy. We also had the dip sampler with hummus, spicy feta, and baba ghanooj. The spicy feta was amazing! The atmosphere is very sophisticated and elegant. My one issue with this place was that I do have a serious peanut and tree nut allergy. I told the server but the first dish she brought out had nuts on it so made me nervous the rest of the meal...none the less, delicious!

About last night's dinner...What an amazing dining experience! It all began with the outstanding service we received. My husband made a last minute reservation, which they happily obliged. Upon arrival, the lovely hostess welcomed my hubby and I with a warm friendly smile. She seated us in the perfect spot where we had a great visual of the restaurant and its unique bar. Our waiter Chris, greeted us and explained the menu and their take on how the dishes are served. Afterwards, he brought our drink order and first shared course. My first thought was, if our entrees are as good as this Greek salad this is gonna be a phenomenal meal....and it was!!! Our entrees were extremely tasty and I desperately wanted to save room for dessert, and I am soooo glad I did, because that flaming dessert was unbelievable. I don't remember the name of it but it was flambé at your table side. Do not leave that restaurant without trying that dessert, it is so good, you'll want to lick the bowl!!

Everything about Kefi was amazing. The waiter was very helpful with recommending food, even though we ended up trying most of the small plates. We will be back again

What an incredible experience from start to finish. We were early for dinner reservations, but we're quickly and courteously seated. The ambiance was a perfect blend of chill and class. The server was quite helpful on explaining some of the dishes as well as the nature of the cocktails. The food was brilliant. The spanakopita was the highlight for me, but all of it was delicious The cocktails were unusually brave and creative, and I'm happy to report they landed the plane ok all of them. I will return as soon as possible. Sooooo many cool drinks to try.

Kefi offers an above-average dining experience with standout dishes, particularly their delectable hummus. Each bite of their hummus is a testament to their dedication to quality ingredients and expert preparation, making it a highlight of the menu. While other dishes may not reach the same level of excellence, Kefi's overall offering is still commendable, providing a satisfying dining experience for those craving Mediterranean flavors.

I think the service could definitely have been better. I came for our one year anniversary so I was excited to celebrate but our waitress was not very helpful and did not have any recommendations. The food was good but I was not that impressed. I would consider going back again but not any time soon.

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and and fabulous service. Great for special occasions.

Do you like Mediterranean food? Kefi brings the Mediterranean culture to Knoxville! A wonderful place to bring your family, sit in one of their spacious booths or bring a date and cozy up in a booth! Start off with some drinks. Hint... you can order a flight of their amazing cocktail drinks (3). I had 2 flights!!! Soooo many to choose from. Appetizers, pick 3 of their great spreads, and you have to order the Flaming Cheese called Saganaki, it's a show! And the Shrimp is amazing! Entrees, Shirt Ribs Fetoutsini and Pastitsio were amazing! We shared everything at the table. Dessert, well... flaming bread pudding is a must!! Check out the pictures, another amazing presentation, also got, Loukoumades (warm donuts) and Baklava with pistachio gelato! Wow! How about the service.... Amazing!!!

One of my favorite restaurants in Knoxville. I absolutely love their food! I believe their salads are one of the freshest I've had. Their feta cheese tastes like it was from Greece itself. The environment is beautiful and the staff has been great both times I've been.

Best Greek salad I've ever had. Great ambiance and really friendly service. Definitely recommend. One of my favorite spots in Knoxville.

The environment of this place is very relaxing and beautiful, they have really comfortable seating as well. Our server was pretty knowledgeable about some aspects of the menu. I absolutely believe everything was incredibly overpriced. The portions are not very large for price you'll pay. We are pretty big Greek food fans, and our saganaki, while flavorful, was super chewy. Most of our food was just okay, but the chicken was definitely the best part. They also have some delicious, and good portioned baklava. Overall, we enjoyed our visit, but likely won't be returning.

We enjoyed a night out at this cozy little Greek restaurant. The wait staff sure entertain with the flaming saganaki. Which was tasty with the fig spread pushing it over the top. The spicy feta with the crudite balanced the heat and cold in my opinion perfectly. I always enjoy tuna that was fresh, although it could have used less sauce. The Misses didn't care to much for the fried lobster, shrimp or lobster pasta, which is typically a fav' of hers. The chilean seabass was cooked moist and flaky with some flavor. Always have to try dessert(s) right. We weren't feelin' the cheesecake, however the galatoboureko style cannoli's where sinful!

The food was absolutely outstanding for the five of us. My taking one star off was due to the service by fast-talking Doug which was slow, and frankly rude at the end when he essentially dropped/threw our bill on the table without a word and walked away. At the beginning, my wife and I were wanting a $54 dollar of Chardonnay from Israel (where we had traveled in April 2018) and Doug said that he had to check in the back to see if it was available. Then it began with him returning and saying that the VP who sets up the drink selection via the on-table QR code put it on the list when the wine did not get delivered. Yes, he blamed the VP and tried to kick him under the bus. We selected, at Doug's suggestion, a "$29" bottle of French wine (the QR coded wine selection showed it was $34 which I pointed out, without Doug responding at all). On the final bill, it was $28 and even so, it was a good, but not great, wine, but at that price, who would split hairs? Others at the table were ordering mixed drinks which took forever and a day, with Doug blaming the bar (see his pattern?). Our appetizers were slow also, although a group of 6 or 8 that came in and were seated well after us and were at another close-by table were served fairly quickly. Again, the blame: This time the kitchen. Let's talk about something positive for our $247 bill (only tipped 15% for the obvious above reasons, and I routinely tip 20% and sometimes more ). Yes, the food! First, the chicken in this table-sharing food atmosphere of Greek and Italian. Named Kotopoulo (a Greek word for grilled chicken). Seemingly, it was deliciously marinated (wish that I knew with what) so well that the taste went all the way through the chicken breast, much less the drumstick, thigh, or wing. The skin was somewhat crisp and added to the enjoyment by all. I really could have eaten this chicken dish all by myself with nothing else for dinner. Yes, that good. We had started with the Pikilia which was to be shareable for the table, but the warmed over the grill pita pieces went quickly but the three spreads thus had to be eaten with a fork. Not a good way to be served---more pita pieces, please. Doug had said that the theme was to share and the "For The Table" selections would be well split around the table. Problem is that the Spiced Lamb Pie although delicious was small such that two tablespoons would be all that each of us 5 folks could "share." The "Fig + Arugula Salata" (salad, for those who like me speak only English was tasty and was not shown as "For The Table" but we did all have some delicious morsels of the arugula, goat cheese, mission figs, walnuts and more with a wonderfully tasty balsamic fig vinagrette. The food is quite good in this somewhat small restaurant with brick walls which makes the sound a bit loud for my ears. The food would have me coming back, without question. Our server would be changed next time with someone who does not rattle off his statements like a fast talking used car salesman (no offense to honest car salesmen).

service was great! the vibes are so nice! Just not my vibe but if you like drinks, definitely a more upscale place to check out !!

Was in Knoxville for work and after seeing the pictures of the Spicy Feta on here, I knew I needed to go. The inside of this place is beautiful and our server was incredible (I wish I remembered her name). My friend and I shared the Spicy Feta, Saganaki, and Octopodi. Everything was honestly so delicious and fresh. I would say the Saganaki is a must since it comes on fire table side, which is quite the experience. Our food was all equally delicious so I can't pick based on that. My friend and I had had dinner before coming here, or we definitely would have ordered more. This will definitely be at the top of my list for next time in Nashville!!

Walk through the doors of this Old City spot and you will find unexpected shnazziness (totally a real word ;-) ). Similar to sister restaurant, Vida, there is an upscale elegance to the decor and seating. They always choose modern and glam motifs with dim lighting, that lends itself to fancy occasions and romantic date nights. Also similar is the family style/shared plates. We went for our anniversary and were given a booth that seems tucked away and intimate, even in a crowded restaurant. There are dividers between high-backed booths that block noise and make it seem like you're in your own world. I was admittedly most excited about the cocktail flight. Yes, please. You get your choice of any three cocktails on the regular or special menus. We ordered one seasonal specialty drink, Kamari Sunset, as well as an Old Fashioned and the 6 Island Punch. The Old Fashioned was good, but nothing unique. The 6 Island had honestly, very little flavor. The Kamari Sunset...WOW. One of the best drinks we've had in Knoxville. If we weren't going to The Vault for a drink before our show, we would have ordered a full size of this drink. Food-Hummus (with pita triangles and a flatbread crisp of some kind), Saganaki (the flaming cheese topped with fig), Kokinisto (short rib with feta polenta), and cauliflower (with hazelnuts and dried cherries). We would order the hummus and Saganaki again for sure. Both tasted amazing and the hummus was arguably the best we've eaten...and we are a hummus-loving household! Next time, we would come back for a cocktail flight and these apps again. We would pass on the shortrib and cauliflower. The short rib was good, but I was spoiled with more tender and flavorful short rib recently at Northshore Brasserie. The cauliflower was our least favorite item with it being undercooked and the hazelnuts seemingly out of place with the bite. The cherries were a nice addition and the vinaigrette unexpectedly sweet. Make reservations, get a cocktail flight, and pace yourself with ordering from the menu. We ordered drinks and apps and when we were done with those, ordered our entree and veggie. Glad we spread it out! Be prepared to spend a decent amount of money and I would recommend leaving kids at home to enjoy this spot. Cheers!

Date night in downtown and have been wanting to check out Kefi. Thank goodness we did! Restaurant is beautiful and cozy while being modern and sleek. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Adam was our waiter and will ask to sit in his area again. Food was on point. Saganaki cheese lit up right at our table. Shrimp and beef tenderloin were melt in your mouth delicious. So many things we want try so will be going back soon. Authentic and delicious!

Best for a date night or important dinner. I went with my SO for a date night! The vibe was definitely an elevated feel, located in the heart of Old City. The lights were dim and cozy. We had the flaming cheese appetizer, some shrimp on toast (mezze), and finally a soft short rib on polenta. Overall, it was a great experience, the service was quick, the food was lovely. Would definitely go back to try more of their cocktails and plates.

We had the pleasure of dining with Doug as our server and we couldn't have had a better experience. Doug was very attentive, informative and led us on an amazing food and drink journey. We cannot wait to come back.

I live by a set of rules and one of them is if they offer a flight you indulge in The flight. And boy were the drinks good. I started with Poseidon punch then the guava mark and last the naked and famous. The Kasseri Cheese was such a good decision not only was it delicious but the flambé was so cool to see in person. I also enjoyed the keftedes, shrimp, beef tenderloin and lamb chops. Everything was seasoned to perfection and amazing. The staff was so helpful in suggestions. The restaurant is very beautiful and intimate. This is a great date night location or celebration for sure.

Great meal, great service, great drinks, great atmosphere. Party of 5 and we all loved our dining experience. We had several small plates to share, several of their signature drinks, and a few entrees. Fig smash, hibiscus mule, and pomegranate dinks were amazing, not too strong, and not too sweet! Small plates, eggplant baba ghanoush, crab cake (only one), shrimp, flaming cheese, all were amazing. Short rib, lobster pasta, and tenderloin were done perfectly. Entire experience was worth every penny. Recommend and we will return. Thank you to your staff, wait staff, bartenders, and chef!

Good food, nice atmosphere and welcoming service. I had the octopus but preferred the appetizers. Surprisingly the cauliflower app was very,very good. Also tried the shrimp scampi, quality great, quantity was a bit sparse.

What's not to love love love about this place! OMG, it is now among my top five favorite dining establishments. It is in a nondescript brick building from bygone days in Old Town Knoxville. Nothing on the outside could prepare us for what we stepped into. We stepped into a high-end restaurant. The atmosphere is romantically chique, dark walls hung with fabulous oil paintings, pendants over each booth, individual tables, small twinkle lights scattered about the ceiling, a round bar with comfy bar seats and a beautiful granite counter with streaks of natural purple. Our server's name was "Sam" and she was the best. She was attentive, but not overly. One of the specialties of this restaurant is their cocktails on tap. On tap? Yup. On tap. They mix all their featured cocktails each day and then pour them as ordered. One of the fun things to do is order their trio of cocktails. Out of the 24 or so cocktails on tap, you can order a flight of three of any kind. After pouring, the bartenders artfully garnish each drink with everything from umbrellas, tiny tiny clothes pins, dehydrated fruit, marigolds, orchids and such. They are so pretty, you almost don't want to drink them. But I did, and man oh man oh man, they are the bomb. My favorite is the Old Fashioned which has earned the title of Best Old Fashioned in Knoxville from foodies far and wide. Appetizers, entrees and desserts are intended to be shared. You don't have to share, but it makes for an extra special and memorable meal. We started with the hummus mixed with warm butter and roasted pine nuts as well as Saganoki which is kesseri cheese with fig and lemon, flamed table side. It is as theatrical as it is flavorsome. We then ordered Keftedes, beef meatballs with tahini sauce, Marinated Olives and Pikilia, a sampling of three spreads. Our final "appetizer" was Halloumi which is seared delicious halloumi cheese garnished with arugula, apricots, strawberries and a balsamic reduction. If your mouth is not watering by now, I give up. For our shared dinner entrees, we ordered Beef Fatayar, a ground beef, onion, tomato and parsley filling fried in a pastry dough, Kotopoulo which is roasted chicken, cooked to perfection and served with rice pilaf and sautéed almonds, Païdákia, succulently roasted lamb chops, grilled apricots with a cherry demi glacé and Octopodi, a delectably grilled octopus served with fava beans, rainbow chard and slow roasted tomatoes. And if that wasn't enough, for dessert we had Baklava, my personal favorite, which was a huge yummy serving of phyllo dough layered with cinnamon, honey and roasted pine nuts, a luscious Lemon Tart as well as a yummy caramel cheese cake with caramel sauce and caramel candied popcorn. And four hours later, our exquisite, epic evening came to an end. Whew!!! We'll definitely be back (in fact we're going back next month). I can't give enough props in my highest of recommends for this classy and deliciously fine dining establishment that deserves your attention and attendance.

Excellent service especially the bartenders- everyone not named Chris lol - inside joke - great food, fair price - which is rare these days

We went for an anniversary dinner after many of our friends recommended it to us. It did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the drinks were as well!

One of my favorite restaurants in Knoxville! I consistently have a great experience at this upscale Greek restaurant in the downtown area. The craft cocktails are exquisite! I always get a cocktail flight so I can try a few different drinks. You absolutely must try the flaming cheese. They light it table side and it is so much fun. I've tried the hummus, octopus, meatballs, and stuffed grape leaves. I always get a reservation when I go here...it fills up fast. Show up hungry!! You'll be stuffed silly when you leave.

Actually obsessed with this place. Come here for a girls night, celebratory dinner, or date night! The food is Mediterranean tapas style and I have yet to get something I haven't enjoyed! I recommend the drink flight, as well.

Kefi is by far the sexiest restaurant in Knoxville. Period. The Garides (large shrimp, garlic-butter sauce, smoky tomato, feta, grilled country bread) was definitely something I'd come back for. Our server was Doug, who took exceptional care of us. He was had the unique talent of being incredibly attentive without being too involved in our conversation. The decor at Keri was gorgeous (which you can't quite tell from the few photos I tried to snap on the DL) but the dark chocolate brown velvety interiors and fabrics contrasted with soft light and crystal shades definitely gave it a warm, romantic vibe in the booths. The open tables and bar area have a more cool, upscale, hipster vibe. Bring your date here. They'll say yes.

Really cool, fancy vibes and delicious food! Super busy, definitely need a reservation- we sat at the bar. The drinks were also tasty. I'd love to go back if I'm ever in Knoxville again!

This restaurant is amazing! My friend and I sat at the bar and both bartenders named Chris were incredible! They made excellent drink and food suggestions and I can not wait to bring my friends and family there! They set my cheese on fire!!

Great cocktails and Chris is the best with great service. Great environment and food

This is the place you want to go for Greek and Mediterranean food! It has a really cool vibe and ambience, and they serve delicious food! The service is always great, as well. It is a perfect place for a date night, to celebrate something, or just a nice, family meal! We like to get the Pick Three appetizer, which includes your choice of three spreads, lavash & pita or crudite ($28)! The Greek Salad is large and on point ($16)! The salmon and roasted chicken are cooked perfectly and only $28 each. Make sure you visit this restaurant, because it will keep you coming back!

Nooooo! Our favorite restaurant in Knoxville just got downgraded! The photos I took before of the shrimp dish do not compare to what we were served last night. They have changed the recipe and not only do the crostinis keep shrinking, the sauce has changed now! It's almost watered down which is the best way to describe it :( we tried to order the artichoke appetizer and the cheese with the honey balls, and neither of them exist anymore! Such a disappointment. The artichokes in my opinion was the best dish on the menu. They still have the flaming cheese, but the one with the honey is gone. So, we opted for the fried zucchini. The breading would not stay on the spears and it was so spicy that I couldn't eat more than a couple. Not at all a substitute for the artichokes. I tried the lobster pasta and it was fine but bland. It needed salt. Definitely underwhelming. Short rib empanadas were OK. The best thing we had was the Bombe dessert. It came out flaming which was fun. And it was super boozy. Would definitely order that again. The Along Came Dolly special drink was tasty. Maybe we should just come back for drinks and dessert.

Probably the best restaurant in town, at least for us. Visiting from out of state this was one of the highly rated restaurants here so we went for it. Didn't disappoint. Food was great, ambience was really nice and the bar selection especially on allocated bourbons is quite impressive. Friendly and proffesional staff

I am a huge fan of Kefi! The ambience is amazing. I feel like I'm not in Knoxville anymore. The first time I went, I was told they had the best chicken in Knoxville by the waiter. I do not recommend the chicken dish I got and since going back have gotten the chicken skewers and love those. The drinks are really strong in my opinion, but good. Overall a great meal in a beautiful restaurant!

Excellent meal and service. I would argue this was a top 5 meal I've had anywhere and probably the best overall meal experience in Knoxville.

This is a great restaurant, but I found a greasy screw in my salad last night. The server tried to keep things quiet by offering us another salad "on the house" (like we would eat more of that....) and giving us a free dessert. Considering I found the screw in my mouth and thankfully did not bite down on it (my senses noticed the metallic taste!) I was, needless to say, very disappointed in the response. I called the manager tonight and was told "Sorry" but nothing else. Because Kefi is a restaurant that puts a lot of effort into customer experience, I was unpleasantly surprised at the lack of response to something that could have had serious medical consequences.

Have gone now twice in a week. Super unique place for Knoxville. Awesome service. Very knowledgeable. We didn't know what we wanted and the waiter just asked us to trust him. Just kept bringing food and it was all incredible. Fun for a date night or with a group of friends.

It has been a favorite, but the octopus dish came out very different than the description on the menu. They need to correct asap. Great cocktails, excellent menu otherwise, recommend for contemporary Greek. The ambiance is top notch with a super bar and a variety of seating from booths to bar table. Service is professional and when the dish came out not as expected it was handled with care and the customer first.

This was our first visit to Kefi to celebrate my birthday. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. The bartender, Landon, was a delight and very helpful in guiding us through the dinner menu. Yes, we ate at the bar, which was very unique in its own way. The drinks were very good, and the food was phenomenal. We will definitely go back to enjoy their cocktails and cuisine. It's a winner!

I was so surprised at how much I didn't care for this place after hearing so many good things. The cocktail flight my husband ordered was the best part, with the mezcal cocktail in particular being delicious. Walking in, the whole place absolutely reeked of stinky cheese and I was immediately concerned. The interior is similar to vida in luxe style, like they're chasing big city vibes hard but missing the mark on anything of character. Makes me sad to see that beautiful exposed brick wall put to such waste. I was delighted to be sat in a comfortable booth though, being quite pregnant and there for a special occasion dinner. I had way too high of expectations for all the mezze dishes we ordered. We tried the short rib, beef, and lobster. They were listed as being in a homemade pastry, on pita, and with panko, in that order. I imagined a nice light, flaky phyllo dough encasing the short rib with abundant delicious meat, but instead it was a grossly thick and unappetizing pastry with very little meat inside. Due to this it was hard to tell if the meat was decent, but it seemed lacking. The beef tenderloin bites were on a hard, dry, flavorless pita and the beef itself was overcooked. The flavors of the accompaniment on top would have been nice if the beef and pita had been desirable. As for the lobster, again I had imagined a very light dusting of panko and nice tender, juicy lobster at this price point, but alas it was another bummer of thick, deep fried panko and tough little lobster bits you could hardly taste. We did also order the flaming cheese since everyone says you have to, despite my reservations given the odorous emissions. It was in fact good, nothing different than what you'd expect from melty cheese, made better by the fig they spread on top. There was absolutely nothing in the way of a vegetable mezze which was another bummer bc I was in the mood for cooked veggies, but we ordered a Greek salad to try to balance out this mess of a fried, dry, waste of a birthday meal. The salad dressing was delicious, but my appetite was too far gone to eat much of it. I think you MUST be better off ordering the large plates here, but our server sold the mezze experience like it was the whole point of the place. I was also so bummed that lamb chops were nowhere on the menu bc that was the thing that looked so good to me as I was doing pre-dinner research and I was pumped to order them. Overall I will be in no hurry to return, but if I do I will be sticking with a cocktail and a large plate.

Best cocktails in Knoxville. Beautiful restaurant. Great food. Nice place for special occasions.

Came here with some coworkers and we spent 2 hours here just having a great time! We made reservations for 9 people and the service was excellent. It was a weeknight so it wasn't super busy. The food was delicious. I got the lamb shank and a few other meals were lobster pasta and short rib. It's definitely a more dimly lit place and quieter for ambiance. This is a great place for a nicer date night or if you want a nicer night out!!

Perfect spot for a nice celebration! Went there for a birthday celebration and had the best time!! Nice ambiance with fantastic drinks. Prices are on the higher end but the quality of the food and freshness of ingredients justifies the price. The saganaki and baklava are absolute delectable. Everyone should get them!! The garides was also really good and would recommend. The lamb souvlaki was also solid but didn't impress as much as the rest.

This is our second meal here and it did not disappoint. The appetizers as well as entrees arrive fast. Superior service Excellent food

Food was good, not great but your paying for the atmosphere. I'll go back for apps and drinks.

Kefi is a very special place. The decor is top notch and the food is delicious. They have great cocktails too. And while its a great place for a special occasion it is priced reasonably enough that you can go on a regular basis.