Lakeside Tavern Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing Lakeside Tavern, a New American Steakhouse located in Knoxville, TN. Known for its casual yet romantic atmosphere, Lakeside Tavern offers a variety of dining options including brunch, lunch, and dinner. With a menu that includes Keto, vegan, and vegetarian options, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The restaurant provides exceptional service, as noted by satisfied customers who rave about the delicious food and stunning views of Concord Lake. From the famous wedge salad to the savory sirloin with mashed potatoes, every dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. Lakeside Tavern also offers happy hour specials, private dining options, and even catering services. With a full bar, outdoor seating, and friendly staff like Lisa, your dining experience at Lakeside Tavern is sure to be unforgettable. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply enjoying a meal with loved ones, Lakeside Tavern is the perfect choice.
Starters
AVOCADO LIME SHRIMP
Jumbo blackened shrimp served with our house-made avocado-lime crema
SPINACH DIP
Creamy spinach dip, served with fresh corn tortilla chips.
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
Fried caulifl ower fl orets, tossed in home-made buffalo sauce, served with bleu cheese dressing and sliced cucumbers
PARMESAN FRIED ASPARAGUS
Asparagus spears, battered and fried golden brown. Served with zesty wasabi-ranch dipping sauce.
COLSSAL ONION RINGS
Hand-cut sweet onion slices, hand-battered with Japanese bread crumbs, fried golden and piled high. Served with chipotle ranch dressing.
SOUTHWEST EGG ROLLS
Grilled chicken breast, sweet corn, black beans, red pepper, onions, cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses inside a crispy wonton wrapper. Served with avocado-ranch dipping sauce.
SPICY SHRIMP
Battered shrimp fried, then tossed in a sweet and spicy Asian sauce.
AHI TUNA WONTON STACK
Pepper-encrusted Sashimi-grade Ahi tuna, lightly seared and sliced thin on crispy wontons with cucumbers, soy-ginger glaze and wasabi.
BEER CHEESE & PRETZELS
Home-made cheese dip made with Yee-Haw Kolsch beer, topped with jalapenos, and served with fresh corn tortilla chips and pretzels.
NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER
STRAWBERRY SALAD
Grilled chicken breast, served over fresh greens with strawberries, caramelized pecans, bleu cheese crumbles, and honey vinaigrette dressing.
CONCORD PECAN CHICKEN SALAD
Sliced chicken breast over crisp fi eld greens, caramelized pecans, Mandarin oranges, bleu cheese crumbles, craisins, and honey vinaigrette dressing.
AHI TUNA SALAD
Sashimi-grade Ahi tuna, encrusted with black pepper, lightly seared and served over mixed fi eld greens tossed with classic vinaigrette, red onions, cucumbers, Mandarin oranges, pickled ginger and side of soy-ginger sauce
BLACK & BLEU SALAD
Blackened fi let mignon bites, mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red peppers, bleu cheese crumbles and Cajun fried onions. Drizzled with balsamic reduction. Accompanied by our home-made bleu cheese dressing.
CAESAR SALAD
Romaine, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and home-made Caesar dressing.
HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, sunfl ower seeds and feta cheese
SALADS
Land & Sea
CITRUS GRILLED SHRIMP
Juicy cilantro-lime marinated jumbo shrimp served with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.
SIRLOIN
oz. center-cut sirloin aged to perfection. Served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. Choice of House or Caesar salad.
RIBEYE
oz, richly marbled. Served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. Choice of House or Caesar salad
FILET MIGNON
oz. grilled center-cut fi let. Served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. Choice of House or Caesar salad
HAWAIIAN SIRLOIN
oz. sirloin marinated in our house-made American-style teriyaki sauce. Served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes. Choice of House or Caesar salad.
PISTACHIO PARMESAN TROUT
Carolina mountain trout, pan-seared with a pistachio Parmesan panko crust, Sriracha herbed butter, steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes.
GRILLED SALMON
Fresh cold-water salmon, crowned with our signature mustard dill sauce. Served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh steamed broccoli.
GRILLED AHI TUNA
Sashimi-grade Ahi tuna, grilled to your liking. Served with wasabi, cilantro vinaigrette and soy ginger dipping sauce. Accompanied by Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and fresh steamed broccoli.
CRAB CAKES
Jumbo lump Blue crab cakes pan-seared and crowned with a sweet and spicy remoulade sauce. Served with fresh steamed broccoli.
FISH & CHIPS
Lightly breaded and fried golden brown, served with fries and home-made remoulade sauce.
CAJUN CHICKEN & SAUSAGE
Blackened chicken breast and andouille sausage smothered in our signature creole sauce with red and green bell peppers. Served on a bed of jasmine rice.
CHICKEN TENDERS
Hand-breaded chicken tenders fried crisp served with our honey mustard dipping sauce and French fries.
CHICKEN PASTA
Marinated roasted chicken breast, mushrooms, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli fl orets, sauteed with penne pasta in a sherry cream sauce
BARBEQUE RIBS
Slow cooked, fall off the bone pork ribs basted with barbeque sauce. Served with French fries
SHRIMP & GRITS
Blackened jumbo shrimp sauteed with roasted red and green bell peppers. Served over velvety Southern cheddar cheese grits, with a Creole roux gravy
JAMAICAN JERK CHICKEN
Marinated in a fl avorful Jerk sauce then grilled. Served with a pineapple ring, pecan sweet potato casserole and steamed broccoli.
CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN
Juicy cilantro-lime marinated chicken breast, grilled to perfection. Paired with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.
Signatures
HANDHELDS
BLACK ANGUS CHEESEBURGER
Fresh ground sirloin burger, with shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onion slices, with your choice of cheddar, pepper jack, American, or Swiss cheese.
TILLAMOOK BACON BURGER
Fresh ground sirloin burger, Tillamook extra sharp cheddar, BBQ sauce, Applewood smoked bacon, pickles, lettuce, red onion and tomato
BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled chicken basted with our signature barbeque sauce, topped with melted pepper jack cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato slices
Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
Jasmine Rice
Cheddar Cheese Grits
Creamed Corn
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Asparagus
French Fries
SIDES
STONE OVEN PIZZA
MARGHERITA
Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and fresh basil.
GREEK CHICKEN PIZZA
Grilled chicken, mozzarella, feta cheese, spinach, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, artichokes and scallions
SICILIAN PIZZA
Tomato basil sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions and mozzarella cheese
STRAWBERRY CAKE
A delicious slice of our towering, three layer strawberry cake, topped with our home-made cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberry slices
CREME BRULEE CHEESECAKE
Velvety layers of creme brulee, chocolate ganache and our signature Tavern cheesecake served with fresh sliced strawberries and home-made whipped cream.
CREME BRULEE
Fresh baked vanilla bean custard, topped with a caramelized brittle sugar layer, garnished with fresh strawberries.
KAHLUA FUDGE BROWNIE
A chocolate brownie covered with a layer of fudge and pecans, topped with vanilla ice cream and Kahlua chocolate sauce.
TWO LAYER KEY LIME PIE
Our twist on a classic. A traditional custard key lime pie topped with a layer of whipped key lime cream cheese in a handcrafted graham cracker crust, fi nished with home-made whipped cream and toasted coconut.
Desserts
KID'S MENU
CHEESEBURGER
Grilled burger or cheeseburger served with fries.
KIDS' PASTA
Penne pasta served with butter, marinara or cheese sauce
CHICKEN TENDERS
Two chicken tenders served with fries and honey mustard.
GRILLED CHEESE
A cheesy choice served with fries
HICKORY GRILLED SIRLOIN
Petite center-cut sirloin served with French fries.
BARBEQUED RIBS
Kids portion of our barbequed ribs served with French Fries
Ice Cream Sundae
Scoop of rich vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce.