Brenna K.
12/28/2025
I could not recommend this restaurant more. The food and cocktails were incredible and the servers are great and knowledgeable of the menu, especially with the cheese selections. The restaurant is...
Lilou
$$$
Closed
(94)
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428 S Gay St
Knoxville, TN 37902
Lilou in Knoxville, TN, is an authentic French brasserie helmed by local hospitality couple Aaron Thompson and Jessica King, known for their acclaimed establishments Brother Wolf and Osteria Stella. Led by Chef Benjamin Tilatti, Lilou offers contemporary interpretations of classic French cuisine and boasts a curated wine list featuring exclusively French bottles.
The restaurant's bar serves cocktails celebrating French spirits, absinthes, and vermouths, while the menu showcases modern twists on traditional brasserie dishes and culinary inspirations, making Lilou a must-visit French retreat on Gay Street.
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4.0(94)
Angela F.
1/16/2026
I've been wanting to try Lilou for a while. The ambiance was all I wanted it to be - quirky, luxurious, and perfectly French! We had excellent service from the time we entered the restaurant....
Vicki B.
10/6/2025
I went with high hopes but I found the food less then okay. We ordered the charcuterie with three cheeses ( less than ounce of each) and a baguette. This cost $60 and would barely serve two. My...
Cindy L.
12/7/2025
The service was great and the place has a lot of potential, but I have to say I expected more from the food. We had the wagyu steak and the pappardelle and they were both underwhelming. I did...
Jen H.
11/14/2025
Rolled up to the bar around 5:30 on a friday evening and found plenty of room. Happy hour runs until 6pm and they have some great deals. I got the 3 cheese plate and glass of wine for $25 and it...
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