Dining at Double Dogs – Knoxville Tennessee

When Laurie’s sister and brother-in-law (Bonnie and Bill) visited us here in the Knoxville area, we’d stopped for a beer and appetizer at a new establishment that we hadn’t noticed before…Double Dogs on Kingston Pike in Knoxville.

Laurie and I enjoyed the appetizers and the beer, so we recently stopped by for dinner…

Double Dogs Chow House opened their Kingston Pike location in July of this year… It is the company’s seventh location, with 2 in Knoxville, 2 in Nashville and 3 in Kentucky.

This photo of 3 dogs adorns one bit of wall space.  The  blonde dog at the front right is Bo.  Chancey is the smiling black Lab  mix in the back.  These 2 dogs are the source for the name of this growing regional restaurant chain.

FYI…The menu and signing appropriately are in human and dog “speak”, with the verbiage “Sit, Stay, Speak”.   

These photos show the dining area and bar at Double Dogs.  Like so many restaurants these days, the décor is industrial chic with a boatload of televisions tuned to all the sports channels lining the walls. 

Our one complaint about the dining area is that the number of low tables is very limited.  Generally speaking, older folks are much more comfortable at regular tables with seating at a normal height.

Double Dogs features over 100 craft and imported beers at each of their restaurants.  As you can see in this photo, with 16 handles showing, they certainly have a decent selection on tap!

On this occasion we had a Sweetwater 420 ($5.75) and a Lagunitas IPA. ($5.75)  The first time we visited Double Dogs, it was a Stella Artois ($4.50) and a Bell’s 2 Hearted Ale. ($5.50)

This time when it came to an appetizer, we decided to repeat history ordering the Spicy Cheese Toast. ($7.49) This version of cheese toast is served on a hot house baked baguette that’s brushed with extra virgin olive oil and topped with a blend of 5 different cheese along with red pepper flakes and seasonings.  It was served with the house marinara sauce.

We like cheese and we really like good melted cheese toast or bread.  We also like a bit of spice/heat, and this version of cheese toast was as good as any we’ve ever had!

Laurie backed up the appetizer with Double Dogs Bacon Cheeseburger. ($8.99) The burger was topped with 2 slices of American cheese, 2 slices of hickory smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.  It was served medium rare as ordered…and Laurie was a happy diner!

As a side to share, we ordered a basket of Double Dogs Hand-cut French fries. ($2.29) They were very nice French fries…a cut above average!

When I saw a Pork Tenderloin Sandwich on the menu, I was done with my decision making!  You just don’t see this item on too many menus and I wanted to compare it with my favorite pork tenderloin in the Knoxville area, found at Hot Rod 50s in Maryville.

In any case, Double Dogs Pork Tenderloin Sandwich ($7.49) has now edged out my other favorite pork tenderloin.  This is a big sandwich (compare it to the bun!) and the tenderloin is thicker than usual, so one tastes more pork rather vs. breading than is usual for one of these sandwiches.  Winner!  Winner!

Although I'm a little concerned that my pork tenderloin sandwich isn't on the on-line menu, we will return!  This Double Dogs Chow House is located at 8910 Kingston Pike (US Hwy. 11 and 70) in Knoxville Tennessee.  It is open 7 days a week.  Phone: 865-670-7555.  Website: https://www.doubledogs.biz/.

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Thanks for going to the dogs with us!

Take Care, Big Daddy Dave