Kefi
Old City, Knoxville
Restaurant in Knoxville, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Kefi is a strong Old City pick for a date, birthday, or small group dinner when Greek Mediterranean shared plates and cocktails are the point. Book it for spreads, mezze, Grilled Octopus, Kokkinisto, a lively upscale-casual room; skip it if the priority is a quiet, formal dining room.
About Kefi
For a planned meal in Knoxville, Kefi is a fit when the table wants Greek Mediterranean cooking in a smart-casual setting. The basics are direct: the cuisine is Greek Mediterranean, the price is about $75 per person, the schedule centers on evening service Tuesday through Saturday plus Sunday brunch.
The safest way to understand the menu is through the signature dishes. Hummus, Grilled Octopus, Souvlaki Minis, Kokkinisto, Baklava point to familiar Greek Mediterranean anchors for a planned meal out in Knoxville.
Order around the signatures
If you are deciding whether Kefi fits your group, focus on the dishes that are clearly associated with the restaurant: Hummus, Grilled Octopus, Souvlaki Minis, Kokkinisto, Baklava. Those items give the clearest read on what to expect without relying on menu claims.
The practical case for planning a meal here is that Kefi offers Greek Mediterranean dining in Knoxville at about $75 per person. It is best framed as a deliberate evening meal or Sunday brunch plan rather than a quick, low-cost stop.
A smart-casual Knoxville pick for dinner or Sunday brunch
Dress is smart casual, so Kefi can work for dates, birthdays, group dinners where smart-casual attire fits the plan. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Thursday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, Sunday brunch from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday closed, as of July 2026; some sources cite 12:00 AM for Friday and Saturday.
Value depends on what you want from the meal. At about $75 per person, Kefi makes the most sense for diners looking for Greek Mediterranean food in Knoxville and a planned visit built around the restaurant’s known dishes.
For broader planning, use our full Knoxville restaurants guide, plus the Knoxville hotels, Knoxville bars, Knoxville wineries, Knoxville experiences guides. For other dining ideas, compare Kefi with other Knoxville restaurants generically by cuisine, budget, hours, occasion fit.
Planning details
- Location
- 120 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915
- Website
- kefiknox.com
- Phone
- (865) 544-8564
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I plan for Kefi?
Check the current schedule before you go: Kefi’s hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM and Thursday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, with some sources citing 12:00 AM for Friday and Saturday. Sunday brunch runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. At about $75 per person, it suits people who want a planned meal rather than a quick budget stop.
Is Kefi good for a special occasion?
Yes, if you want Greek Mediterranean dining in Knoxville with a smart-casual dress code. The $75 per person price point makes it a better fit for a planned date, birthday, or small group dinner than for a quick budget meal.
Does Kefi handle dietary restrictions?
If anyone in your group has strict needs, contact Kefi directly before ordering.
What should I order at Kefi?
Use the signature dishes as your starting point: Hummus, Grilled Octopus, Souvlaki Minis, Kokkinisto, Baklava. Those dishes give the clearest grounded read on Kefi’s Greek Mediterranean identity.
Is lunch or dinner better at Kefi?
Kefi does not have weekday lunch hours in the schedule. Evening service is listed Tuesday through Saturday, Sunday brunch is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Choose the timing that works best for your group.
Is Kefi worth the price?
It can be, if you want a Greek Mediterranean meal in Knoxville and are comfortable with an estimated $75 per person. It is less suited to diners looking for a cheap solo plate or a quick casual stop.
What are alternatives to Kefi in Knoxville?
If Greek Mediterranean food and a roughly $75 per person budget are the priority, Kefi is the relevant pick here. If you want a different cuisine, lower price point, or different hours, compare it with other Knoxville dining options generically.
