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The Original Louis Drive in Restaurant

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$$ Italian restaurant, Restaurant

About

At The Original Louis Drive-In Restaurant, you’ll find a cozy spot in Knoxville serving classic Italian dishes with a side of nostalgia. The casual atmosphere welcomes families, solo diners, and groups alike. With a price range that won’t break the bank, diners rave about the homemade salads and hearty baked spaghetti, though some feel the flavors could pack more punch. Despite mixed reviews on the food, the friendly service and welcoming vibe make it a beloved local haunt for lunch and dinner.

Contact Info

  • Location: 4661 Old Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37918
  • Phone: (865) 688-4121
  • Price range: $$

Opening hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 am-9:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am-9:30 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am-9:30 pm
  • Friday: 11 am-10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am-10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am-9:30 pm

Food and drink

Food & drink
Food & drink
The vibe at The Original Louis Drive in Restaurant
Vibe
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
Salad dressing
Salad dressing
Lasagna
Lasagna
Garlic bread
Garlic bread

Menus and Prices

The Original Louis Drive in Restaurant menu and prices
Menu #2
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Services

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Kerbside pickup
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery
  • Fast service
  • Great dessert
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Toilets
  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Historic
  • Trendy
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Accepts reservations
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

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Recent Reviews

Review by Kayden Schaden

October 02, 2024

The Original Louis Drive-In Restaurant has a cozy, nostalgic vibe that transports you back in time. 🍝

I enjoyed the baked spaghetti, which was hearty and flavorful, though the portion size was quite generous! My salad, while fresh, could have used a bit more variety than just iceberg lettuce.

The service was friendly but a bit slow on a busy night. Still, I appreciated the quick lunch specials!

Overall, a decent spot for comfort food and casual dining - perfect for a family meal. I’ll definitely be back for another bite! 😊


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