RESTAURANT VOUCHER OVERVIEW
• Restaurant vouchers will be distributed with your festival credentials.
• Big Ears provides up to four (4) vouchers per day of performance.
• Each voucher has a $10.00 value.
• Vouchers can be redeemed at participating restaurants (list below) for food and beverage, excluding alcohol.
• Multiple meal tickets may be applied to each meal / order.
• While not required, cash tips are appreciated.
• Tickets are only valid on the date listed on voucher.
• Lost meal tickets will not be replaced / refunded.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS
(Click restaurant name for website and address for directions.)
A DOPO SOURDOUGH PIZZA
516 Williams St
A Dopo is a dinner only, wood fired, sourdough pizzeria serving Neapolitan style pizzas, salads, housemade gelato, and a curated wine and beer list. A Dopo will also be serving their Roman style
slices for the Big Ears crowed Thursday through Sunday from 11:30 – 2:30 pm.
Hours: DINNER AT A DOPO WED-TH/SUN: 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. DINNER AT A DOPO FRI-SAT: 5 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. LUNCH: THU – SUN: 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. MON: CLOSED
ALGO DELI
333 W Depot Ave
Algo Deli is a Venezuelan-inspired eatery in Downtown Knoxville serving bold Latin street food favorites like cachapas, tequeños, and empanadas. We offer quick, flavorful options perfect for festival-goers on the
move, fresh-made items daily. Fast, friendly service and vibrant flavors all in one stop.
Hours: WED: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. TH: 11 a.m.- 10 p.m FRI-SAT: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. SUN: 12 p.m.-8 p.m. MON: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
AWAKEN COFFEE
125 W Jackson Ave
Awaken Coffee is a locally owned coffee shop in downtown Knoxville at 125 W. Jackson, serving hand crafted espresso alongside fresh pastries and savory quick bites. From a bacon, egg croissant sandwich to a spinach feta croissant, we’ve got the perfect pairing for your morning or midday pause—made to enjoy in a space that feels warm, welcoming, and unhurried. Extended hours for the Big Ears.
Hours: WED-SAT 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m SUN: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. MON 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
BARLEY’S TAPROOM & PIZZERIA
200 E. Jackson Ave
A long-established family-friendly restaurant in Knoxville’s historic Old City, Barley’s offers great food, live music, and one of the largest draft walls in downtown Knoxville. Enjoy pool tables and arcade games in our upstairs bar or relaxed on the large covered patio.
Hours: WED-THU/MON 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., FRI-SAT 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., SUN 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
BENGY SUSHI & POKE
333 W DEPOT AVE
We serve fresh sushi and poke, made with high-quality ingredients to ensure every bite is healthy and delicious. If you’re looking for authentic Japanese flavors, you’ve come to the right place. Come enjoy a taste of freshness and tradition with us!
Hours: WED-THU 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. FRI-SAT 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. SUN-MON 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
THE BRASS PEARL
24 Market Square
Brass Pearl’s is a seafood and oyster bar located in the heart of Market Square. It brings an incredible selection of the area’s freshest seafood and raw bar to downtown Knoxville. Seafood is shipped daily and the oyster menu changes daily offering an incredible selection of both East and West coast oysters. Brass Pearl is all about creating a memorable experience from the ambiance and the cocktails to the seafood forward menu!
Hours: WED: 10 a.m.- 11 p.m. THU-SAT 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. SUN: 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. MON: CLOSED
BROTHER WOLF
108 Jackson Ave
Get transported from the Old City in Knoxville to the heart of Italy.
Hours: WED-THU 4 p.m.- 9 p.m., FRI/SAT 4 p.m. – 3 a.m., SUN 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
CHISMOSO
131 S Gay St
Chismoso Cocktails and Comida. Farm to table Latin American cuisine. We specialize in additive free tequilas, mezcals, handmade tortillas, and good times! Tons of flavorful gluten free and vegetarian options!
Hours: WED-SAT 4 p. m.- 10 p.m. SUN-MON: CLOSED
CHIVO TAQUERIA
314 S Gay St
Chivo Taqueria has a unique and trendy vibe with a crazy specific attention to detail. Not just with our food but our cocktails, unrivaled selection of tequilas, whiskeys and excellent selection of wine and craft beers. We are proud to shake the best margarita and serve some of the best food in Knoxville.
Hours: WED/SUN/MON 10 a. m.- 11 p.m. THU 11 a.m. -11 p.m. FRI-SAT 12 p.m. – 11 p.m.
COACH CRE’S JUST JUICE
333 W Depot Ave
Coach Cre’s Just Juice specializes in serving fresh juices made from fruits and vegetables with no added sugar!!!
Hours: THU-SUN: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
DICARLO’S PIZZA
534 S. Gay St.
DiCarlo’s Original Pizza by the “Square Slice”! Hot pizza sliced topped with freshly grated PROVOLONE cheese on a CRISPY CRUST!!! Located in the heart of Knoxville on Gay Street, less than a block from the Tennessee Theater. Look for our DiCarlo’s neon sign! Stop by for a few slices or a box (6 slices) of pizza and stay for a while inside or on our patio… Or grab a hot PIZZA ROLL ready to GO!!! Glass bottled Coca Cola, water, Milo’s Tea & Lemonade or enjoy a BEER!o too!!!
Hours: WED/SUN 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. THU-SAT 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. MON 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
DOGOUT
333 W Depot Ave
Dogout is a downtown Knoxville hot dog and burger spot serving bold,crave-worthy comfort food. Known for our loaded specialty hot dogs and flavorful burgers, we offer quick satisfying bites perfect for festival-goers. Fast service, big flavor, and the perfect late-night stop.
Hours: WED: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. THU: 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. FRI: 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. SAT: 11 a.m.- 12 a.m. SUN: 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. MON: 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
DOWNTOWN GRILL & BREWERY
424 S. GAY STREET
Dogout is a downtown Knoxville hot dog and burger spot serving bold,crave-worthy comfort food. Known for our loaded specialty hot dogs and flavorful burgers, we offer quick satisfying bites perfect for festival-goers. Fast service, big flavor, and the perfect late-night stop.
Hours: WED: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. THU: 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. FRI: 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. SAT: 11 a.m.- 12 a.m. SUN: 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. MON: 11 a.m.- 7 p.m.
EMILIA
16 Market Square
Our handmade Italian cuisine since 2016. The restaurant prides itself on bridging East Tennessee ingredients with the finest imported Italian products. Warm hospitality and a curator’s 100% Italian wine list enhance the dining experience.
Hours: WED-THU/SUN 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. FRI-SAT 5 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. MON: CLOSED
FIVE AND HOEK COFFEE
200 W Magnolia Ave
Five & Hoek Coffee is a roastery and coffee bar located in the Old City. We source the top 1% of coffees in the world & roast them with care & precision on site. Every menu item in our cafe is made in-house, reflecting our dedication to quality and attention to detail. With a decade of expertise, we curate our coffee and tea menus seasonally, ensuring every selection is made with intention and purpose.
Hours: WED-FRI: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. SAT-SUN: 8 a.m. -3 p.m.
Friend’s BBQ
333 W Depot Ave
Come enjoy Soul Food BBQ with Friends in a Friends and Family Atmosphere. Everything we cook will leave a lasting impression. Come hungry and leave with a full plate.
Hours: WED-MON: 7 a.m.- 10 p.m.
HACHIBAN
333 W Depot Ave
Hachiban offers a delicious taste of “Hibachi” and authentic food. Our mission is customers’ happiness. We look forward to providing you with the best service. We will bring our mouth watering Japanese dishes for you to experience. Hibachi, bao and more.
Hours: WED-THU/SUN-MON: 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. FRI-SAT 11 a.m.- 10p.m.
HAM N GOODYS
507 S Gay St
Local favorite for quick lunches including sandwiches, soups and salads as well as legendary cookies
Hours: WED-THU/MON 9 a.m. -5 p.m. FRI-SAT 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. SUN: CLOSED
HELLO TEA HOUSE
772 S Gay St
We offer sweet and savory crepes and all kind of drinks including boba tea, fruit tea and coffee. We also offer large preorders on salads and soups. Hot teas, slush etc.
Hours: WED-THU/MON 10 a.m. -6 p.m. FRI 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. SAT 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. SUN: CLOSED
HOT BIRDS
333 W Depot Ave Suite 110, Knoxville, TN 37917
Hot Birds is Knoxville’s take on Nashville hot chicken. Everything is made from scratch and cooked to order. Choose from no spice to Scorpion heat. We use fresh, never-frozen, hormone- and antibiotic-free chicken. Grab a grilled or fried chicken sandwich and order ahead.
Hours: WED 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. THU-MON 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
NAMA IZAKAYA
141 S Gay St
At Nama Izakaya, we invite you to escape into Knoxville’s hidden Japanese lounge, where every detail is designed to set the mood. Located on the 100 Block of Gay Street, our restaurant is the perfect destination for late-night cocktails, sake tastings, and Japanese small plates meant for sharing. Whether you’re joining us for an intimate date night, a dinner with friends, or just a round of craft drinks, our moody atmosphere and elevated menu make Nama Izakaya one of Knoxville’s most unforgettable dining experiences.
Hours: WED-THU/SUN 4 p.m. -9 p.m. FRI-SAT 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. SUN: CLOSED
KAIZEN
127 S Central St
Pan-Asian restaurant in the Old City. Featuring fried rice, noodles, steamed buns, and appetizers. Full bar including cocktails, liqour, sake, wine, and beer.
Hours: WED/MON 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. THU-SAT 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. SUN CLOSED
K BREW
507 S Gay St
K Brew is a locally owned and operated award-winning craft coffee and handmade bagel company. We have four cafes in Knoxville, with a local coffee roastery and bakery. We serve craft coffee and handmade bagels, with accolades from Food Network’s Alton Brown, Rocky Top Business Awards and CityView Magazine’s Best of the Best. With a focus on quality goods and warm hospitality, K Brew is the go-to cafe for a true Knoxville experience! K Brew proudly partners with legacy farms all over the world who are equally committed to improving their craft as they are to organic farming and responsible harvesting practices. Our partnership supports their local economies and creates new, environmentally-friendly avenues of growth for their farms, families, and communities.
Hours: WED-SAT/MON 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. SUN 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
KOPITA
507 S Gay St
Authentic Mediterranean cuisine
Hours: WED-MON: 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.
LILOU
428 S. Gay St
Upscale French brasserie serving modern updates on classics, brunch, and an all French wine cellar.
Hours: WED-THU/MON 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. FRI 8 a.m.- 1 p.m., 4 p.m.- 10 p.m. SAT 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. SUN 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
MAHALO COFFEE
513 Union Ave
Sustainability and ethical practices are core values at Mahalo, and we put our values to action by consistently paying more than fair trade prices to the farmers they work with, as well as highlighting their names and stories to our customers when selling their coffees. Our everyday philosophy towards customer service is grounded in treating everyone who walks through the doors with equal care and respect, aiming to leave them better than when they walked in.
Hours: WED-MON 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MAPLE HALL
414 S. Gay St
We are an 11 lane spirited bowling experience. Our downstairs area features 11 lanes equipped with leather couches, a full bar, HD TVs, and relaxing lounge areas. Our upstairs cocktail lounge features lounge space, life-sized board games as well as game night classics, full bar with top-shelf alcohol, and a patio. Our from-scratch menu features Americana food with a Southern twist that you can enjoy at the lanes, bars, tables, or cozy lounge areas on both levels.
Hours: WED-THU/MON 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. (kitchen closes at 10 p.m.), FRI 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. (kitchen closes at 11 p.m.), SAT 11 a.m. – 1 a.m. (kitchen closes at 12 a.m.), SUN 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. (kitchen closes at 9 p.m.)
OLD CITY JAVA
109 S Central St
A local favorite serving downtown Knoxville since 1991. Specialty coffee, loose-leaf tea, and scratch-made pastries (from our bakery Wild Love Bakehouse).
Hours: WED- FRI/MON 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. SAT- SUN: 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
OSTERIA STELLA
108 Jackson Ave
A restaurant serving Northern Italian cuisine.
Hours: THU-SUN 5 p.m.- 10 p.m.
OTSU!
235 W Depot Ave
Hand-crafted dumplings, grilled meats, high spirits, chill vibes. Short for “otsukaresama desu,” which roughly translates to “thanks for the hard work,” this cozy restaurant and bar next to The Mill & Mine features handcrafted dumplings,small plates, and curated cocktails both traditional and experimental. Come celebrate your wins and relax after a job well done.
Hours: WED-SAT 5 p.m. – 10 p.m SUN 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. MON: CLOSED
POTCHKE
318 N Gay St, Suite 103
Cozy, kosher-style cafe offering breakfast and lunch, serving a variety of breads like babka, bialys, pletzl & challah as well as sandwiches, salads, matzoh ball soup and a full espresso bar. In 2024, Potchke was named one of America’s best restaurants by USA Today.
Hours: WED-MON: 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
PRIMO PASSO COFFEE
Inside PostModern Sound Exchange
Specialty coffee shop offering high end, perfectly roasted coffee, brewed with meticulous precision. We specialize in espresso based drinks, house made syrups, and offer bagels, pastries, and light grab and go fare. New to Knox! LA grown!
Hours: WED/MON: CLOSED THUR 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. FRI-SAT 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. SUN 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
THE S.E.A. RAMEN & ASIAN KITCHEN
333 W Depot Ave
The S.E.A. offers authentic RAMEN and a delicious taste of Southeast Asian food. Our mission is to bring the pleasure of “WOW” to customers by offering healthy recipes. We look forward to providing you with our best service. We will bring more mouthwatering Southeast Asian dishes for you to experience.
Hours: WED-THU/SUN-MON 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. FRI-SAT 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
STOCK & BARREL
35 Market Square
At Stock & Barrel, our goal is to craft exceptional (kick-ass) burgers that reflect the vibrant spirit of our Tennessee community. We’re committed to using fresh, local ingredients in every menu item to deliver quality and flavor in every bite. Our mission is simple: create mouthwatering burgers and have the best bourbon selection. Period. We are all about Southern Hospitality. Whether you’re here for a business lunch, a first date (or last) we strive to provide a welcoming atmosphere where killer food and drinks bring people together.
Hours: WED 10 a.m. -11 p.m. THU 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. FRI-SAT 11 a.m. – 12 a.m. SUN-MON 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
TARIK’S NORTH AFRICAN
900 E. Hill Ave Suite 130
Chef Tarik Becha’s culinary journey began in the Algerian village of his youth and continued across continents before he and his wife Allison opened Tarik’s in 2025. Generous entrees layered with steamed couscous, richly spiced meats and vegetables, and fresh herbs are served in a welcoming, community-focused setting.
Hours: WED-SUN 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. MON: CLOSED
TERN CLUB
135 S. Gay St
Knoxville’s oasis for tropical cocktails. Located at 135 S Gay St. Indoor and outdoor seating, light bites, beer, wine, and exciting cocktails!you are seeking a traditional dining experience or looking to unwind at our friendly bar we offer an array of flavors to please every taste.
Hours: WED 4 p.m. – 12 a.m. THU – SAT 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. SUN 2 p.m. – 12 a.m. MON: CLOSED
THE TOMATO HEAD
12 Market Square
Our kitchen has been serving Knoxville for over 34 years. We look forward to taking care of you with our award winning selection of pizza, salad sandwiches, cocktails, wine, beer, and dessert. From the Kepner Melt and Oh Boy to our eclectic collection of pizza toppings or housemade salad dressings, hummus and pesto, we can satisfy any appetite or dietary need.
Hours: WED-THU/SUN 11 a.m.-9 p.m. FRI-SAT 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. MON: CLOSED
YASSIN’S FALAFEL HOUSE
333 W Depot Ave
Mediterranean food, hamburgers and Phillies, pizza!
Hours: WED- MON 11 a.m.-9 p.m.