Stock & Barrel

Went in for lunch on Sunday afternoon. It was packed and it's a very narrow space. Not a fan of being that tight during flu season but that's just me. Our server Kristina S. was very nice and helpful as it was our first time. With her reccomendations we selected our food. I got a classic bacon cheeseburger cooked a perfect medium. The burger was absolutely fantastic but it only had one slice of bacon. I still enjoyed it very much. My fiancée got a mother clucker and was not really impressed although the portion was huge. She said the breading was to hard for her. I got half onion rings and they were pretty good. A light tempura like breading. All of our fries were extremely over cooked and hard as a rock. I like dark fries but these were incinerated. Had they been cooked properly they would've been great. I got a cold pint of Black Dog that was really tasty. My daughter didn't care for the mac & cheese but we enjoyed it. My other daughter enjoyed her grill cheese but was disappointed with the fries. I would probably go back for another burger but would get all onion rings next time. I'd definitely recommend a burger there. It really was the star of the show.

We loved our visit here! My wife had the salmon burger, and I had the 'merican burger! Phenomenal burgers!! They were simply outstanding! Our waiter was awesome as well! He checked on us frequently, and gave us refills as needed. The burgers were not cheap, but they were worth it. The fries and onion rings were also absolutely delicious!! I'm not sure if I can recall onion rings that good. Definitely a "must revisit" for us!

Great place if you are looking for burgers. They offer all different types of combos from traditional with cheese to egg or peanut butter toppings. The fries were great and the burger was cooked to order and was delicious. I tried the fried feta as an appetizer and it was good. Order if looking for a shareable . The tomato salad was refreshing and reminded me of a Greek salad. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable and was very attentive to our table.

A solid little burger joint in Market Square. Not nearly as good as the hype that it has received. Went on a Sunday at lunch and was seated immediately. The restaurant itself is nothing special, kind of plain and honestly kind of small. Our food was good with no complaints. Service was great. I wouldn’t say it’s the best burger in town by any means, but worth a try if you’re interested.

Busy place on game day, we got seated pretty quickly. We sat outside which was pleasant and great for people watching. We both ordered the Mother Clucker sandwich (Fried in a Buttermilk batter, Havarti cheese, Garlic Aioli, Bourbon Glaze Onions and topped with Tomato and Greens. OMG delicious. I ask for some Honey Mustard and got a Honey Dijon Vinaigrette. It was absolutely amazing, best sandwich ever! I recommend getting the split order of fries and onion rings because it’s more than you can eat. Ethan was our server and he was fantastic. Don’t go by the picture I posted. Give us the backside of my wife’s sandwich, which was grilled. My fried sandwich was huge. We will definitely go back.

This was a delight for this indiana native. Food was large in proportion and absolutely delicious for pub food. Burger was great. The onion rings and fries were so so good! The girls loved the smooth bourbon and brews. Ps. The fried pickles were the best I ever had. Crispy thin and the ranch dip was the best!

Burger size portions were enough to share. Old Fashioned was a nice fit for a burger. 100s of burning to select and a variety of burgers for any dietary preference. You can even upgrade your burger meat selection to bison or change to gluten-free bun.

During a quick trip to Knoxville, a local recommended Stock & Barrel. Their website has a get in line, which is a must. The place is small with a bar on one side and tables across from the bar. I was really excited for the Duck fries, but it was not as flavorful as I thought it would be. We ordered two burgers medium rare, and both were well done. The food was okay. But to be fair, all the restaurants we went to in the area the food was bland.

Amazing! First of all, they have an incredible whiskey and bourbon selection. Very impressive back bar which gives it a unique gastropub feel. Great downtown location with both indoor and outdoor seating. Bison burger medium was very tasty! Love the fresh cut French fries. We also had the Chicken and Waffles with fries which was also very good and I highly recommend if you are looking for something other than a burger. Very large portions, so make sure you come hungry! Wonderful and quick service! Definitely will recommend to anyone visiting and will always remember the burger and fries.

This place came highly recommended as one of the burger spots around. It definitely did not dissapoint! I'm a bit of a burger snob and it's not the singular best burger I have ever had which is the only reason I'm not going for the 5 star. That being said you'd be crazy not to give their burgers a try. I got the Ring of Fire and it was incredibly tasty. The black bean and corn salsa was unique and added everything that I hoped it would. My colleague got the bison burger and reported it being one of the best he's had. The restaurant was packed, and to be fair their was a big conference in town. We got lucky enough to snag two bar seats and had prompt service despite the absolutely full to the brim state of things. It was a bit noisy because it was all packed, but at least it was just full of happy patrons. Oh yea, don't forget to get the duck fat fries. Yum. Definitely give it a shot!

Must-visit burger spot in Market Square! Full stop, this is among the best burger restaurants I've ever experienced! The interior is fine, but the food is truly a SHOW-STOPPER. Huge size, but the ingredients really amplify each burger. Excellent cheeses, spicy peppers, hearty sauces, toasty buns, and great meat patties w/ variety (beef, bison, elk, etc). Every bite was exquisite, and the side onion rings and duck fat fries added to the enjoyment. We loved it all!

DELICIOUS spot! We stopped in here without a reservation for lunch and it did not disappoint! It started getting busy with the lunch crew and we were sat pretty close to the tables next to us so I wouldn't call it a quiet spot but it wasn't bad! They have a ton of different burger options, speciality items and salads, etc. they're obviously known for their burgers so we got the gyro burger and the turkey burger on a lettuce bun with onion rings and fries and it was absolutely amazing. Will definitely be back in here when we're back in Knoxville

This was hands down the best burger spot I've been in my life. Crazy selection of burgers so there's something for everyone! Their French fries and onion rings are also awesome. They have outdoor and indoor seating, which has been FULL every time I've gone - a testament to how good this place really is.

I had the Bernie today. This was my first meal of the day and probably my last, HUGE burger, definitely big enough to share the burger and side if you're with someone. I was able to split the side--half onion rings and half fries. The fries were good but the onion rings were incredible. The star of the show was the Bernie, the burger of all burgers, the perfect pick for if you don't know what you want---get this. A little spicy from the jalapeños, a little sweet from the jam, and the pure savory deliciousness from the burger...wow. Amazing.

Did my research before I came out and it did not disappoint! I sat at the bar and both bartenders were so friendly! And wow what a bourbon collection! It was still happy hour so I got the old fashion, they make it good! Strong and not sweet just the way I like them! And I got the hurt locker plus onion rings/fries mix for the side. Damnnnn that was a really amazing burger! I might have to come back another night while I am here in town for work!

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. First time here in 10 years and it was worth it. The one drawback was being told it would be a 60-75 minute wait for a table (party of 4) when it was actually double that before we were seated, but it was Friday night on a football weekend so not unprecedented.

I was pretty underwhelmed by the restaurant. Everything about the experience was just ok. We got a seat at the bar to avoid a 30min wait. The service was good as well. The food left much to be desired. The white pimento cheese dip was just ok. It sounded really good but the flavor wasn't anything special and I really wasn't a fan of the pita chips. My elk burger was a lot worse. The bread was so stale and hard. It was also way too much bread for the burger. The duck fat fries looked crispy but they were some of the soggiest fries I've had.

It's no wonder this place is always PACKED - it is delicious! Great selection of burgers and the ones my husband and I ordered were amazing. They also make a very good margarita, surprisingly, since they have such a focus on whiskey/bourbon. Great experience!

We were looking for a good burger in downtown Knoxville. We definitely found that here! Super cool restaurant in the downtown area. Great selection of bourbon too! Selection of different burgers here is inside amazing combinations both burgers that the wife and I got were amazing! She got the tomato salad, and I got onion rings. Onion rings were huge and tickly, battered and very tasty We sat on the patio in the service was great. Overall, a great experience we will be back.

Causal bar and grill located on the Market Square. Due to the wait time for a table (at 8pm on a Tuesday night) we opted to sit at the bar. Service was pretty good due to the two young ladies working it. I ordered the Bernie burger with a split order of house cut fries and onion rings. Ordered my burger cooked medium. I appreciate they're not using premade burger patties. My burger was cooked at medium with a few spots at medium rare but it was very little so I was ok with it. The blueberry preserve on the burger did little for it, as it didn't have much of a taste. I did enjoy the blue cheese mixed with the fried jalapeno slices. The fries and onion rings were really good. I'm glad she asked if it wanted the split order and there wasn't an up charge for it. Overall I would definitely g

8.5/10 - Stock & Barrel A Knoxville staple for a reason. The burgers are rich, flavorful, and cooked just right, paired with great fries. It's upscale comfort food done with care

Really delicious bourbon drink of the month with a spicy fall flair. French fries and onion rings were absolutely tasty. My burger had a dry bun and the burger itself was dry as well and definitely not medium rare like I ordered. I'd probably get one of the chicken dishes if I get to come back to Knoxville. My son's chicken sandwich was sensational.

Three words: DUCK. FAT. FRIES!!! After tasting these, you absolutely do NOT need to order fries with your burger cus those regular fries will never be able to compare lol. The bison burger was very juicy and good too! This is a cute spot to grab food with friends and just hang out. Beware of the long wait time during busy hours though.

Enjoyed it! Lively on game day. Both of us had the mother clucker grilled! Onion rings are awesome! Recommend!

Enjoyed our dinner here while visiting the campus on a non football weekend. Great location and always busy. They don't take reservations, but do offer getting on wait list in advance online. Recommend checking in when you get there as they need confirmation that you are there too. They offer inside and outside seating. The inside is small. But, worth the wait as the food is very good. I recommend trying one of there specialty burgers or fried chicken. The onion rings are out of the world as well as their fries are like board walk style fries. It is worth the wait too, you can walk around as they will text you when your table is ready.

The casual vibe on a night before a UT game is vibing!!! The food is delicious and the drinks are yummy if you like bourbon. The online waitlist is so puzzling. We were walking to the restaurant and were 5 minutes away and online they stated there was no wait. When we arrived we were told there was a 40 minute wait?!?! We opted to put our name in for a party of 3 and walked around to shop the boutiques. The real time waiting service kept jumping to 20 minutes then 50 minutes then 5 min. We could not understand what was happening. Finally got a table after awkwardly standing in the doorway for an extra 10 minutes. Very strange but worth the wait- imo, settle in and be flexible.

We had an incredible lunch at Stock & Barrel--this place lives up to the hype. I had The Bernie beef burger, and it instantly earned a spot in my top 10 burgers of all time. The flavor combo was wild in the best way: blue cheese crumbles, thick bacon, beer-battered fried jalapeños, blueberry preserves, and a perfectly cooked beef patty that really stole the show. The onion rings were massive and perfectly crisp--definitely worth adding to your order. The atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable, clearly a local favorite based on the crowd, though we were lucky enough to grab a table right away on a weekday afternoon. My wife went with the Deadhead veggie burger (black bean and quinoa) with cheddar, avocado, and garlic aioli. She loved it--great flavor and texture, even for a non-meat option. There's an extensive bourbon selection for those looking to sip something strong, but we kept it casual this time around. Overall, we both highly recommend Stock & Barrel--a must-visit if you're in the area.

Excellent burger, fries, onion rings and brews! Great server (Tara)! We will go back!

Had one of the best gluten free burgers I've had in a long time. Small place, but great food. Not too expensive. Would definitely eat here again

I was traveling from out of town with my husband just looking for a nice place to eat. Here is my honest review. FOOD: First and foremost it's just a burger bar with a few salads and some drinks ( not a lot of variety on beer) I got the American burger with onion rings, the burger was pretty good but onion rings were not great. My husband got the turkey burger and he liked it ok but also didn't like the onion rings. AMBIENCE- It's a VERY skinny and small place. We came on a Sunday so we were crammed in there like sardines right next to each other. SERVICE: The service was pretty good they got the food out fast. However my husband's beer got served in a dirty glass ; there was a piece of food dried onto the glass. If you're looking for a burger joint and that's all you will probably be fine but I'm not understanding the 4.5 reviews and that is why I came. It's not 4.5 worthy in my opinion. Maybe a 3.5 to 4.0 that's about all. I wasn't really all that impressed.

Staff was very friendly. Interior is a little on the cramped side. It is just a small area that they try to make the best of. Burgers were good. The Pattie was cooked to order, I hate an over cooked burger. However, the bacon cheese burger only had one slice of bacon. Should bring condiments to the table as there was no mustard on the burger and waitress wasn't visible to ask. Fries were not great, they were probably fresh cut but they were not crispy. I really didn't bother eating them.

Food and Burgers Best in America. Our Server Dana was Outstanding. Environment and ambience very nice. And , of course, market square is always fun. UT Students, get an A and get a Burger. Get two As and add Onion Rings. UT Sports Stars, get a Bean Salad and stay lean. Stay hungry my friends, at Stock and Barrel. de

Can't go wrong with any of the options here! the place is small which is the only downside. the service is always really wonderful. you have to end your visit with a smores milkshake trust me

Every thing was delicious, cute ambiance Server was very nice. Chicken and waffles was delicious. Also good coffee

Such a filling meal! Had a burger with onion rings and fries, started with the fried pickle. Talk about a carb overload. Definitely loved the blue cheese and sweet flavor that was in this burger. The fried pickles were just right. The waitress was awesome with my ice tea refills. I don't love the shared seats across one wall so they lost a star for the seating arrangements, but food was definitely good.

I had a red eye from west coast to Knoxville the other week and after much indecision, opted to go to Stock & Barrel. I was so so so pleased, so much so that I would seriously debate returning just to hang here. The staff is amazing, the food just perfect, and the cocktails hit for any time of day. It's hard to pinpoint what it is but I was hooked and I dunno if it was the burger (I got the greek, obsessed) or my cocktail (old fashioned) or the delightful bartender who had aspirations that far exceeded mine. Loved it, would happily return. Go visit in and out of towners! You won't be regret it.

Server was a little timid, hard to hear and understand. But if you want a damn good burger and fries (onion rings too) this place never disappoints. Bourbon selection is ridiculious

We made pit stop on our way back from Nashville. Never been to Knoxville and wanted to check out the downtown area. After reading yelp reviews about Stick & Barrel we decided to have lunch there. We all ordered burgers and they were outstanding! You had a choice of fries or onion rings both were delicious. Burgers were cooked to perfect temperature and so juicy. They were stacked so high you could barely get them in your mouth. lol Cute place with lovely bar. Service was great. Highly recommend if you love burgers like I do.

Delicious food. Great service. Yummy cocktails. Sat outside so not sure how inside ambiance is.

So my daughter really wanted a burger and we searched up on Google the best burger in Knoxville and this place popped up. They were extremely busy. So we were able to sit at the bar in about 15 minutes. my daughter and I decided to share the bison burger after seeing how huge their burgers are. It was very good but we both felt a little sick to the stomach after because it was just so heavy/Greasy. But I did taste amazing. The fries were just OK. The lady next to us said that she wished she split her burger with her husband because it was so much food

The service here was fantastic and this was easily one of the best burgers I've had in the area. It was so flavorful and juicy. The staff were accommodating, very nice, and professional.

We went on a Tuesday and it was so packed! They had us seated immediately which was fantastic. The service was really slow. I think our server was overwhelmed or new. I got the mushroom burger and my friend got the salmon burger. It took 45 mins for our food to come and it was cold. My fries were so cold they were hard. I see the hype of why people like this place cause my burger would have been really good if it was hot or even warm. My friends salmon burger was extremely fishy and I know.. it's salmon and it's fish but it was too much and it didn't taste very fresh. Bathrooms are disgusting and definitely not a place you'd want to go if you're trying to have a relaxing dinner.

Great dinner. Got a table in about 20 minutes. Service was friendly and quick and the food was good. Fries were very salty but still good. Onion rings were huge. Small place so you are pretty close to the table next to you. Bathroom was a bit dingy. All in all we enjoyed ourselves. Lots of interesting things on the menu. I'd come back.

They have a REALLY good burger here! I ordered a burger bunless but there are gluten free buns and I got fries. The meat has a GREAT flavor. We did not love the atmosphere in here. It's LOUD and you feel like everyone is sitting on top of each other. Definitely not a great place to visit.

Easily a top 10 burger for us. Super flavorful patty, toppings perfectly complemented the burger. My favorite was the blue cheese + blueberry (loved the sweet+salty and beer battered pepper), his was the blue cheese fondue. The onion rings were also thick, beer battered perfection and the duck fries were delicious. Our waitress was also such a sweet human being, very charming :) Hope to come back.

We came to S&B after the TN game, and expected a decent wait. We waited just over an hour to receive a table, which was fine as it gave us time to visit the bar across the square. Once seated, we waited well over an hour and a half for our food. One waitress (not ours) did come and apologize for the wait, as she noticed it was taking much longer than normal, and if there was anything she could do to make up for it to let her know. We of course weren't going to outwardly ask for a discount. All this aside, everyone did enjoy their dinner; it was hot, fresh and yummy.

This place is famous for burgers and the game is well deserved. The dark wood interior is inviting. Our server was excellent and pulled no punches when it came to steering us around the menu which we much appreciated. Fantastic fried green tomatos and our burgers were cooked to perfection. Perfect experience.

This is the place to be if you want to watch women's college bowling. I did not know it existed and rather than watch the NBA playoffs. I watch strike after spare after strike. Women's bowling especially women's college bowling has come a long way. Thanks to the Stick and Barrel for sharing their love of women's college bowling. The burger was great and so were the beers, but the women's college bowling is what earned the five stars.

Wish we lived closer to Knoxville! I'd been here for lunch while in town for work and wow! I remembered it just the way it tasted the first time! We were in town for the K-2 volleyball tournament and I had spoken so highly about y'all to my wife! I had the Ring of fire burger with 1/2 fires 1/2 onion rings! It didn't disappoint! My wife and daughter both had burgers and moved them!

Stock & Barrel is an overall solid restaurant in the Knoxville downtown area and is worth going for mostly the bourbon selection and the food as a secondary highlight. We arrived around 6:30PM on a sunday night and were told a 15 minute wait, very convenient to go walk around Downtown quickly. The inside is warmly lit with yellow lights with the decor using dominantly darker woods to really sell the burger bar & hardier liquors vibe, yet they still manage to keep it clean. Our waiter for the night's name is Sam, he was very attentive. Refilled waters quickly, suggested great bourbons and informative on them too. The bourbon flights are worth it no matter what, if you build it or choose one of their premade ones it's good. The restaurant seems to know their stuff and have a great selection, with bourbons that have massive arrays of flavor notes whether smokey, fruity, woody etc. Please get one. Everything that we ordered food wise had huge portions to it, you can easily feed a family of 4 for sub $100 here. Maybe $70 or less without bourbon if you don't feel like drinking. We ordered two starters: Crispy Shrooms & Spicy Crab Dip. The mushrooms were really boring, the Honey Mustard Drizzle didn't really add any flavors to the mushroom and tasted primarily of honey and barely, if any, mustard flavor. The Spicy Crab dip has a very mild spice to it but lacked the quantity of crab but was very cheesy and creamy, more of a cheese dip than crab. I'd say both are not worth ordering again. We ordered and shared two burgers: The Steakhouse Burger with Duck Fat Fries & The Bison Burger with Onion Rings. First of all the duck fat fries are not worth the price for its own plate or an upgrade(+$3 charge), the fries aren't fried in duck fat but only tossed in it with parm & scallions. The aroma of the duck doesn't really ring through and just makes the fries oily and soggy. The "Garlic Aioli" on the side of it doesn't have as rich of a garlic flavor to make it worth it either. The Onion Rings are good though, especially without an extra charge, crispy and the onions are really sweet and don't fall out of the ring. The Bison Burger, ordered medium, came out medium well, a little dry but the boursin cheese and ranch really helped it out. The burger has the nice creamy tang from the cheese and ranch, backed by the meaty mushrooms and an interesting grassy flavor in the bison. The crispy onions were soggy because they sat in sauce, adding soft batter, would've preferred grilled onions. That same issue was less present in the Steakhouse Burger. The steakhouse burger was cooked to a proper medium and the meat was really juicy. The crispy onions actually held their crisp better and the A1 sauce adds a tangy acidity, for my taste slightly too much A1 but it is certainly interesting. The buns are actually softer and fluffier than they appear in photos and do well to keep the burger stable. Definitely willing to try other burgers because some flavors are interesting. Overall, I would go again but probably for the atmosphere and bourbon, the burgers are pretty good, starters felt like a ripoff, and the sides are actually decent. Stock & Barrel is worth going again to try some interesting toppings on burgers, but it's mostly the drinks.

First time being here. Checked in to waitlist, host said 30-45 minute wait. Finally set down to eat at 6:30pm and ended up leaving at 7:50pm because we still hadn't received our food yet. Several door dash went out during this time as well. We just ordered two hamburgers. The couple that was set in front of us (whom were there prior to us) also left due to no food yet. The manager on duty was also unprofessional. Overall a terrible experience. Will not be back.

We just happened to be passing through Knoxville and decided to stop here for lunch. It did not disappoint! The service was great, employees were friendly, and the food was delicious!!

Rounding up from a 3.5. Stopped here a free being recommended by a friend as a good place to watch a playoff game. Room at the bar so we sat ourselves and the bartender gave us great service the entire evening. Interior was cozy, not much room for seating so on a busy night be prepared to wait. Rustic vibes and quick service definitely made up for any potential lags in service (we didn't experience but I can see how I'm busy season that might not be the case). Got the Elvis and the classic bacon. Both burgers had great flavor and the fries were awesome!! Elvis burger wasn't my favorite but it was really well made and definitely something to try once. Overall a good spot to grab a beer and a burger.

A lil crowded even when not that full. But truly an enjoyable experience. Good drinks, great food.

Gyro burger is not on the menu but if you can order it, highly recommend. I asked for the chefs choice for a burger and that's what they brought me. Well done Stock & Barrel. Atmosphere is good. Tuesday night was kinda quiet.

We stopped here on the way to Nashville and I'm SO happy we did! This seems to be a popular restaurant in Knoxville, it was pretty busy when we visited at 230pm on a Monday! Even with the restaurant being as busy as it was, we still received our food very fast. I got the mother clucker chicken sandwich. Let me tell you, this was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! If I lived here I'd be eating at this restaurant all the time.

GREAT CHOICE after a long day. Insane that it was the number one rated restaurant so I stopped in. I recommend arriving prior to 5:30 if you can. At around 5:45 all the tables in and out were full. I CANNOT wait to return there. If you are anywhere in the vicinity, stop in!!