Best Private Dining Venues in Knoxville, TN

4 editor-ranked picks in Knoxville.

Of Knoxville's 22 venues, these 4 stand out for private dining venues, ranked by our editors on space, reviews, and event fit.

  1. Chesapeake's Restaurant venue Our top pick of 4

    Chesapeake's Restaurant

    premium

    Upscale seafood restaurant with private dining rooms near the Knoxville Convention Center.

    Private Dining Birthday Party Anniversary +2 more

    Seats 80 · up to 100 standing

  2. Lonesome Dove Western Bistro venue
    Ranked 19 of 4

    Lonesome Dove Western Bistro

    premium

    Chef Tim Love's Old City bistro with private rooms for 10–200 guests in the historic Patrick Sullivan's Saloon building.

    Private Dining Corporate Event Birthday Party +3 more

    Seats 100 · up to 130 standing

  3. Calhoun's on the River venue
    Ranked 20 of 4

    Calhoun's on the River

    budget

    Riverfront Knoxville restaurant with an upstairs banquet facility seating up to 400, with private deck and boat dock.

    Birthday Party Corporate Event Holiday Party +3 more

    Seats 400

  4. Five Thirty Lounge venue
    Ranked 22 of 4

    Five Thirty Lounge

    mid-range

    Rooftop cocktail lounge atop the Hyatt Place on Gay Street with two terraces and an indoor bar for private events.

    Birthday Party Corporate Event Anniversary +1 more

    Seats 100 · up to 120 standing