Southern Grit Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Southern Grit, an acclaimed culinary destination located in the heart of Knoxville, TN. This inviting restaurant masterfully blends Southern charm with contemporary cuisine, offering an array of comforting dishes that will leave your taste buds dancing.
From the crispy fried green tomatoes topped with house-made pimento cheese to the succulent shrimp and grits drizzled with enticing creole gravy, each plate is packed with vibrant flavors and generous portions. Diners rave about the iconic fried chicken, which has rightfully earned a reputation as the best in town.
Southern Grit not only impresses with its food but also with its warm, welcoming atmosphere. The attentive service ensures an enjoyable experience, making you feel at home while indulging in their delicious offerings. Whether you are here for brunch, happy hour, or a cozy dinner, Southern Grit promises a meal that’s both unforgettable and satisfying.
To-Go Menu - Smallish
House Biscuits (4)
4 housemade biscuits served with honey butter and pepper jelly.
Brussels Sprout App
Seared in cast iron and drizzled with balsamic.
Roasted Chicken Wings
1/2 pound
Hush Puppies
Our house made hush puppies. Served with honey butter. Comes with 5-6.
Pimento Cheese Dip
One of our most popular appetizers, served warm with house made pepper jelly and butter fried saltines.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Thick cut green tomatoes, deep fried, and topped with warm, house-made pimento cheese & spicy honey .
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Side Cheddar Grits
It's in our name, so you know they're good!
Large Cheddar Grits
serves 3-4
Side Creamy Collards
Large Creamy Collards
Serves 3-4.
Side Fried Okra
Large Fried Okra
Serves 3-4.
Side Fries
Classic cut, made fresh in house. Served with a side of ketchup.
Large Fries
Serves 3-4. Comes with ketchup.
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Waffle cut and sprinkled with brown sugar.
Large Sweet Potato Fries
Serves 3-4.
Side Mashed Potatoes
Delicious with or without gravy.
Large Mashed Potatoes
serves 3-4
Side Mac & Cheese
Classic. Cheesy.
Large Mac & Cheese
serves 3-4
Side Brussel Slaw
Coleslaw made with shaved, crispy brussel sprouts.
Large Brussel Slaw
serves 3-4
1 Biscuit
You know that you want one more!
To-Go Menu - Sides
To-Go Menu - Salads
Simple Salad
Fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, shaved red onions and bacon. Add on a protein for 5.
Brussel Sprout Salad
Shaved brussel sprouts, arugula & mixed greens topped with red onions, apples, dried cranberries & candied pecans. Tossed in our house champagne vinaigrette. Add on a protein for 5.
Southern Cobb Salad
Mixed greens topped with bacon, corn, tomato, boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles and grilled chicken. Your choice of dressing.
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken topped with brussel sprout slaw, pickles, lettuce, tomato & Duke's mayo. Comes with one side.
Chicken Club
Fried chicken topped with havarti, bacon, lettuce, tomato & honey mustard. Comes with one side.
Southern Mess
Fried chicken topped with pimento cheese, bacon jam, tomato & maple syrup. Comes with one side.
Buffalo Chicken
Fried chicken tossed in our house buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese sauce and tomato. Comes with one side.
Big Easy
Beer battered shrimp, lemon-dil aioli, lettuce & tomato on a hoagie roll. Comes with one side.
To-Go Menu - Sandwiches
To-Go Menu - Burgers
Double Stack
2 4oz. beef patties with American cheese, shaved red onions, house-made pickles and our tangy SG sauce. Comes with one side.
The Guy Burger
Juicy 8oz. beef patty with crispy bacon, havarti cheese, crispy fried onions and homemade pepper jelly. Sweet & savory with a little kick! Comes with one side.
That's My Jam
Juicy 8oz beef patty topped with havarti, grilled onions, bacon jam and over-easy egg. Comes with one side
SG Burger
Juicy 8oz beef patty topped with pimento cheese, bacon, fried green tomato, lettuce and our SG sauce. Comes with one side.
The Classic
Juicy 8oz beef patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles & mayo. Comes with one side.
2 Piece Fried Chicken
White meat: 1 Breast/1 Wing OR Dark meat: 1 Thigh/1 Leg. Comes with 2 sides.
Chicken Tenders
4 crispy chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce & 2 sides.
Chicken Tenders & Waffle
Three crispy chicken tenders & a waffle drizzled with spicy habanero honey and served with maple syrup.
Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp, andouille sausage and creole gravy served over our delicious cheddar grits.
Classic Meatloaf
2 pieces of our homemade, all beef meatloaf, with au jus gravy & 2 sides.
Chicken Pot Pie
Our traditional pot-pie filling served with two fresh biscuits.
Smothered Pork Ribeye
10oz Pork Ribeye with dijon cream sauce and 2 sides.
Mahi-Mahi
Mahi perfectly grilled and covered in a zesty white wine & caper sauce & two sides.
Crab Cakes
2 meaty crab cakes with basil cream sauce & 2 sides.
Jambalaya Pasta
Chicken & andouille sausage with creole spices & cream sauce over penne pasta. Substitute shrimp for chicken: 4. Add Shrimp: 5.
Country Fried Chicken
Fried chicken breast served over mashed potatoes and topped with our house pepper gravy
Country Fried Steak
Shrimp Platter
To-Go Menu - To-Go Entrees
To-Go Menu - Family Style
8-Piece Fried Chicken Dinner
2-breasts, 2-wings, 2-legs, 2-thighs, 4 biscuits, 2 large sides.
16-Piece Fried Chicken Dinner
4-Breasts, 4-Wings, 4-Legs, 4-Thighs, 8 Biscuits, 2 large Sides.
16-Piece Chicken Tender Dinner
12-chicken tenders, 4 biscuits, 2 large sides
Half Pan Meatloaf
Serves 4, with au jus gravy, 4 biscuits and 2 large sides.
Full Pan Meatloaf
Serves 8, with au jus gravy, 8 biscuits and 2 large sides.
4-Crab Cake Dinner
4 meaty, handmade crab cakes served with basil cream sauce, 4-biscuits & 2 large sides.
8-Crab Cake Dinner
8 meaty, handmade crab cakes served with basil cream sauce, served with 8-biscuits and 2 large sides.
Grilled Chicken Breast
Fried Chicken Breast
Mahi Mahi
Grilled Shrimp (6)
Crab Cake
Bone-In Breast
Thigh
Leg
Wing
Tenders
To-Go Menu - A La Carte Protein
To-Go Menu - To-Go Desserts
Banana Pudding
Made fresh daily and available until it runs out!
Amaretto Biscuit Pound Cake
Fudge Cookie Bar & Ice Cream
Seasonal Cobbler
Ketchup
Ranch
Honey Mustard
Mayo
Mustard
Blue Cheese
BBQ
Honey Butter
Pepper Jelly
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Frank's Hot Sauce
Brown Gravy
To-Go Menu - To-Go Sauces & Such
To-Go Menu - Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr. Pepper
Minute Maid Lemonade
Soda Water
House Biscuits (4)
4 housemade biscuits served with honey butter and pepper jelly.
Brussels Sprout App
Seared in cast iron and drizzled with balsamic.
Roasted Chicken Wings
1/2 pound
Hush Puppies
Our house made hush puppies. Served with honey butter. Comes with 5-6.
Pimento Cheese Dip
One of our most popular appetizers, served warm with house made pepper jelly and butter fried saltines.
Fried Green Tomatoes
Thick cut green tomatoes, deep fried, and topped with warm, house-made pimento cheese & spicy honey .
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Smallish
Sides
Side Cheddar Grits
It's in our name, so you know they're good!
Large Cheddar Grits
serves 3-4
Side Creamy Collards
Large Creamy Collards
Serves 3-4.
Side Fried Okra
Large Fried Okra
Serves 3-4.
Side Fries
Classic cut, made fresh in house. Served with a side of ketchup.
Large Fries
Serves 3-4. Comes with ketchup.
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Waffle cut and sprinkled with brown sugar.
Large Sweet Potato Fries
Serves 3-4.
Side Mashed Potatoes
Delicious with or without gravy.
Large Mashed Potatoes
serves 3-4
Side Mac & Cheese
Classic. Cheesy.
Large Mac & Cheese
serves 3-4
Side Brussel Slaw
Coleslaw made with shaved, crispy brussel sprouts.
Large Brussel Slaw
serves 3-4
1 Biscuit
You know that you want one more!
Cheddar Grits
Fried Okra
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Hash Brown Casserole
Mac & Cheese
Brussel Slaw
Side Fruit
Red grapes, cantaloupe & pineapple.
Side Salad
Sd Fried Brussels*****
4 Veggie Plate
Simple Salad
Fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, shaved red onions and bacon. Add on a protein for 5.
Southern Cobb Salad
Mixed greens topped with bacon, corn, tomato, boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles and grilled chicken. Your choice of dressing.
Brussel Sprout Salad
Shaved brussel sprouts, arugula & mixed greens topped with red onions, apples, dried cranberries & candied pecans. Tossed in our house champagne vinaigrette. Add on a protein for 5.
Salads
Sandwiches
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken topped with brussel sprout slaw, pickles, lettuce, tomato & Duke's mayo. Comes with one side.
Chicken Club
Fried chicken topped with havarti, bacon, lettuce, tomato & honey mustard. Comes with one side.
Southern Mess
Fried chicken topped with pimento cheese, bacon jam, tomato & maple syrup. Comes with one side.
Buffalo Chicken
Fried chicken tossed in our house buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese sauce and tomato. Comes with one side.
Big Easy
Beer battered shrimp, lemon-dil aioli, lettuce & tomato on a hoagie roll. Comes with one side.
Double Stack
2 4oz. beef patties with American cheese, shaved red onions, house-made pickles and our tangy SG sauce. Comes with one side.
The Guy Burger
Juicy 8oz. beef patty with crispy bacon, havarti cheese, crispy fried onions and homemade pepper jelly. Sweet & savory with a little kick! Comes with one side.
That's My Jam
Juicy 8oz beef patty topped with havarti, grilled onions, bacon jam and over-easy egg. Comes with one side
SG Burger
Juicy 8oz beef patty topped with pimento cheese, bacon, fried green tomato, lettuce and our SG sauce. Comes with one side.
The Classic
Juicy 8oz beef patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles & mayo. Comes with one side.
Burgers
To-Go Entrees
2 Piece Fried Chicken
White meat: 1 Breast/1 Wing OR Dark meat: 1 Thigh/1 Leg. Comes with 2 sides.
Chicken Tenders
4 crispy chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce & 2 sides.
Chicken Tenders & Waffle
Three crispy chicken tenders & a waffle drizzled with spicy habanero honey and served with maple syrup.
Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp, andouille sausage and creole gravy served over our delicious cheddar grits.
Classic Meatloaf
2 pieces of our homemade, all beef meatloaf, with au jus gravy & 2 sides.
Chicken Pot Pie
Our traditional pot-pie filling served with two fresh biscuits.
Smothered Pork Ribeye
10oz Pork Ribeye with dijon cream sauce and 2 sides.
Mahi-Mahi
Mahi perfectly grilled and covered in a zesty white wine & caper sauce & two sides.
Crab Cakes
2 meaty crab cakes with basil cream sauce & 2 sides.
Jambalaya Pasta
Chicken & andouille sausage with creole spices & cream sauce over penne pasta. Substitute shrimp for chicken: 4. Add Shrimp: 5.
Country Fried Chicken
Fried chicken breast served over mashed potatoes and topped with our house pepper gravy
Country Fried Steak
Shrimp Platter
8-Piece Fried Chicken Dinner
2-breasts, 2-wings, 2-legs, 2-thighs, 4 biscuits, 2 large sides.
16-Piece Fried Chicken Dinner
4-Breasts, 4-Wings, 4-Legs, 4-Thighs, 8 Biscuits, 2 large Sides.
16-Piece Chicken Tender Dinner
12-chicken tenders, 4 biscuits, 2 large sides
Half Pan Meatloaf
Serves 4, with au jus gravy, 4 biscuits and 2 large sides.
Full Pan Meatloaf
Serves 8, with au jus gravy, 8 biscuits and 2 large sides.
4-Crab Cake Dinner
4 meaty, handmade crab cakes served with basil cream sauce, 4-biscuits & 2 large sides.
8-Crab Cake Dinner
8 meaty, handmade crab cakes served with basil cream sauce, served with 8-biscuits and 2 large sides.
Family Style
A La Carte Protein
Grilled Chicken Breast
Fried Chicken Breast
Mahi Mahi
Grilled Shrimp (6)
Crab Cake
Bone-In Breast
Thigh
Leg
Wing
Tenders
Banana Pudding
Made fresh daily and available until it runs out!
Amaretto Biscuit Pound Cake
Fudge Cookie Bar & Ice Cream
Seasonal Cobbler
To-Go Desserts
To-Go Sauces & Such
Ketchup
Ranch
Honey Mustard
Mayo
Mustard
Blue Cheese
BBQ
Honey Butter
Pepper Jelly
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Frank's Hot Sauce
Brown Gravy
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr. Pepper
Minute Maid Lemonade
Soda Water
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
To-Go Brunch - Odds 'n Ends
House Biscuits(4)
4 house-made biscuits served with honey butter and pepper jelly.
Brussels Sprout App
Seared in cast iron and drizzled with balsamic.
Pimento Cheese Dip
One of our most popular appetizers, served warm with house made pepper jelly and butter fried saltines.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fried Green Tomatoes
Thick cut green tomatoes, deep fried, and topped with warm, house-made pimento cheese & spicy honey.
Fried Biscuit Donuts
Tossed in cinnamon sugar, topped with powdered sugar & served with chocolate gravy.
Biscuit & Gravy
A classic combo.
Simple Salad
Fresh greens, tomato, cucumber, shaved red onions and bacon. Add on a protein for 5.
Southern Cobb Salad
Mixed greens topped with bacon, corn, tomato, boiled egg, blue cheese crumbles and grilled chicken. Your choice of dressing.
Brussel Sprout Salad
Shaved brussel sprouts, arugula & mixed greens topped with red onions, apples, dried cranberries & candied pecans. Tossed in our house champagne vinaigrette. Add on a protein for 5.
To-Go Brunch - Salads
To-Go Brunch - Sandwiches
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Fried chicken topped with brussel sprout slaw, pickles, lettuce, tomato & Duke's mayo. Comes with one side.
Chicken Club
Fried chicken topped with havarti, bacon, lettuce, tomato & honey mustard. Comes with one side.
Southern Mess
Fried chicken topped with pimento cheese, bacon jam, tomato & maple syrup. Comes with one side.
Buffalo Chicken
Fried chicken tossed in our house buffalo sauce and topped with blue cheese sauce and tomato. Comes with one side.
Big Easy
Beer battered shrimp, lemon-dil aioli, lettuce & tomato on a hoagie roll. Comes with one side.
Double Stack
2 4oz. beef patties with American cheese, shaved red onions, house-made pickles and our tangy SG sauce. Comes with one side.
The Guy Burger
Juicy 8oz. beef patty with crispy bacon, havarti cheese, crispy fried onions and homemade pepper jelly. Sweet & savory with a little kick! Comes with one side.
That's My Jam
Juicy 8oz beef patty topped with havarti, grilled onions, bacon jam and over-easy egg. Comes with one side
The Classic
Juicy 8oz beef patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles & mayo. Comes with one side.
To-Go Brunch - Burgers
To-Go Brunch - Brunch Biscuits
The Everett
Fried chicken, bacon, warm pimento cheese & house made pepper jelly on a big brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Delmar
2 Sausage patties, an over easy egg & cheddar cheese on a big brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Big Dan
Fried chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese & sausage gravy on a big brunch biscuit. Served with one side.
Homer Stokes
Fried Chicken, bacon jam, havarti & an over easy egg. Comes with one side.
The Penny McGill
Hash brown casserole, 2 over easy eggs & sausage gravy on an open-faced brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Vernon T.
A crab cake topped with basil cream sauce, an over easy egg & chives on a large brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Nelson
Fried green tomatoes topped with pimento cheese, pepper jelly & an over easy egg on a large brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Pete
A large open faced, brunch biscuit topped with shrimp, andouille sausage, cheddar grits & creole sauce. Comes with one side.
The Pappy
Biscuit French toast covered with lemon mascarpone, blueberry compote & powdered sugar.
2 Piece Fried Chicken
White meat: 1 Breast/1 Wing OR Dark meat: 1 Thigh/1 Leg, with 2 sides & a biscuit.
Half Chicken
Tenders
Chicken & Waffle W/Tenders
Chicken Pot Pie
Our traditional pot-pie filling served with two fresh biscuits.
Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp, andouille sausage and creole gravy served over our delicious cheddar grits.
To-Go Brunch - Fried Chicken & Such
To-Go Brunch - Sides
Cheddar Grits
Fried Okra
Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Hash Brown Casserole
Mac & Cheese
Brussel Slaw
Side Fruit
Red grapes, cantaloupe & pineapple.
Side Salad
Sd Fried Brussels*****
1 Biscuit
You know that you want one more!
4 Veggie Plate
Bacon(2)
Eggs(2)
Sausage(1)
Waffle
1 Brunch Biscuit
Side Sausage Gravy
To-Go Brunch - A La Carte
To-Go Brunch - Dessert
Banana Pudding
Amaretto Biscuit Pound Cake
Fudge Cookie Bar And Ice Cream
Sweet Tea
Unsweet Tea
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Dr. Pepper
Lemonade
Coffee
Ginger Beer
Gingerale
SF Red Bull
Red Bull
Orange Juice
Cork Fee
Mocktail
To-Go Brunch - N/A Bevs (Copy)
Odds 'n Ends
House Biscuits(4)
4 house-made biscuits served with honey butter and pepper jelly.
Brussels Sprout App
Seared in cast iron and drizzled with balsamic.
Pimento Cheese Dip
One of our most popular appetizers, served warm with house made pepper jelly and butter fried saltines.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Fried Green Tomatoes
Thick cut green tomatoes, deep fried, and topped with warm, house-made pimento cheese & spicy honey.
Fried Biscuit Donuts
Tossed in cinnamon sugar, topped with powdered sugar & served with chocolate gravy.
Biscuit & Gravy
A classic combo.
The Everett
Fried chicken, bacon, warm pimento cheese & house made pepper jelly on a big brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Delmar
2 Sausage patties, an over easy egg & cheddar cheese on a big brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Big Dan
Fried chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese & sausage gravy on a big brunch biscuit. Served with one side.
Homer Stokes
Fried Chicken, bacon jam, havarti & an over easy egg. Comes with one side.
The Penny McGill
Hash brown casserole, 2 over easy eggs & sausage gravy on an open-faced brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Vernon T.
A crab cake topped with basil cream sauce, an over easy egg & chives on a large brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Nelson
Fried green tomatoes topped with pimento cheese, pepper jelly & an over easy egg on a large brunch biscuit. Comes with one side.
The Pete
A large open faced, brunch biscuit topped with shrimp, andouille sausage, cheddar grits & creole sauce. Comes with one side.
The Pappy
Biscuit French toast covered with lemon mascarpone, blueberry compote & powdered sugar.
Brunch Biscuits
Fried Chicken & Such
2 Piece Fried Chicken
White meat: 1 Breast/1 Wing OR Dark meat: 1 Thigh/1 Leg, with 2 sides & a biscuit.
Half Chicken
Tenders
Chicken & Waffle W/Tenders
Chicken Pot Pie
Our traditional pot-pie filling served with two fresh biscuits.
Shrimp & Grits
Shrimp, andouille sausage and creole gravy served over our delicious cheddar grits.