harvest restaurant

Hera Carman

Memorable for the wrong reasons. We drove 1.5 hours for a terrible brunch. Pork tacos were mushy. Chicken breast was dry but well seasoned. Fries and home fries were bland and starchy. OMG French toast didn't come with any syrup. Mimosa was bitter even with extra pineapple juice. Very disappointing. We will not return. Update: The manager graciously comped the meal. Thank you. He gave a $20 gift certificate to try again if we are ever in area again. Added another star for handling of the complaint.

KP G

I had a great lunch here. Service was solid- not overly attentive. Nice outdoor seating area.

Joseph Stewart

I have said so many times that there are no places left in Knoxville to have a great drink or dinner. Harvest is amazing. I had mentioned that my wife and I were celebrating a special occasion. The staff at Harvest went well out of their way to make our occasion special. From the warmest greeting at the door from the hostess, Glo, who sat us in a less busy part of the floor at a beautifully decorated table, to our extremely knowledgeable and friendly waiter, Ryan, we felt cared for through the entire experience. When my wife couldn’t easily select a wine from Harvest’s extensive list, the manager, Peter, came over and made the process a breeze, even sending over a half glass of Sauvignon blanc for each of us as a recommendation. It had that grapefruit sweet tart smack in the finish that you expect from a Marlborough Sav Blanc. I had the Lillet Spritzer from the drink list. It’s a must try. Crisp, refreshing, and slightly sweet. We decided to split several things from the food menu to satisfy our foodie curiosities. We started with the suggestion of the fresh oysters on the half shell. They were buttery with a hint of brine. Everything an oyster should be. Next was my favorite. Don’t mess around. Get the pork belly as an appetizer. Smoked to perfection, tender, and meaty not fatty. The outside was crisp and the inside soft. Everything a properly cooked pork belly should be. It was served over a wilted salad that was also to die for. My wife and I fought over this dish. You had to get it or it was gone. We then shared a beet salad. My wife is Mexican and beets are new to her. After eating that salad, they’re her new favorite vegetable. The arugula was tossed in a light coating of stone ground honey mustard with the red beets and goat cheese, plated over several slices of roasted golden beet. It was sweet, but not overpowering, and peppery. The flavors were perfectly balanced. Everything a salad should be. Next was the cheese plate. This was the point when we were getting full. The cheese plate was good. We finished with the chicken confit. Some people are against meat slow cooked in fat because they think it will taste greasy. The chicken confit at Harvest was extremely tender and juicy, not greasy, with crispy skin and an amazing flavor. It was served over an orzo salad that had a light acidity that paired perfectly with the chicken. We argued over the dessert. We wanted to try all of the dessert options. The manager informed us that they employ a pastry chef specifically to make these confections. I couldn’t resist the Key Lime Pie, and my wife wasn’t coming off of anymore than a bite to try her Basque Cheesecake. Both were incredible. I was a restaurant manager for 13 years, and am disappointed in most of my dining experiences, but Harvest is no disappointment. My wife has said many times that this is the richest and most delicious meal that we have had in a long time. Our experience was beyond incredible. I’m so grateful. My wife and I will definitely be returning.

Xin Huang

Came here for brunch and I have to say the food was fairly underwhelming. We got the shakshuka, which is one of my all time favorite dishes, and I wasn’t impressed by their take on it. We wanted to try the pork belly tacos but were informed …Thank you for sharing your experience Xin. We take all input to heart to constantly improve in any way possible.