Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileConnors Steak & Seafood
Knoxville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Connors Steak & Seafood runs a serious bar program alongside its namesake menu. Featured cocktails like the barrel-aged Manhattan and Passion Fruit Margarita show craft, while wine pairings are tailored to steak and seafood. The draft list and spirits selection cover familiar ground with some premium options. Happy hour discounts well spirits, drafts, and house wines daily.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Barrel Aged Manhattan, a Woodford Reserve-based cocktail aged at least two weeks with Carpano Classico vermouth and Angostura bitters. For wine, the Michael David Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon is recommended with steak. A gin martini has also earned customer praise for being well-made.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a bar menu with specific cocktail ingredients and wine pairing suggestions will find plenty to explore. The happy hour, with half off well spirits, drafts, and house wines, suits those looking for value.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Spirits pours are individually priced, with examples like Woodford Reserve at $12 and Macallan 18yr at $55. Happy hour offers half off well spirits, drafts, and house wines daily.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program stands out for its barrel-aged cocktail and pairing-driven wine list, including Dom Perignon for celebrations. The extensive spirits list with individual pour prices adds transparency.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Featured cocktails are crafted with specific spirits and ingredients, including a barrel-aged Manhattan and a Tajín-rimmed margarita. Happy hour discounts well spirits daily. Customers have praised the martinis as well-made and reasonably priced.
Menu strengths
- — Four featured cocktails with detailed recipes, including a barrel-aged Manhattan aged at least two weeks.
- — Happy hour offers half off well spirits daily, making cocktails more accessible.
Standout selections
- — Passion Fruit Margarita: Corazón Reposado Tequila, Cointreau, agave, passion fruit, Tajín rim.
- — Barrel Aged Manhattan: Woodford Reserve, Carpano Classico, Angostura bitters, barrel-aged.
- — Southern Belle: Absolut Raspberri vodka, fresh raspberries, simple syrup, candied rim.
Wine
Wine list includes specific food pairings, from Michael David Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon with steak to Placido Pinot Grigio with seafood. Dom Perignon Brut is offered for celebrations. House wines are half off during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Specific wine recommendations tied to steak and seafood dishes.
- — Includes premium sparkling option, Dom Perignon Brut.; House wines discounted during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Michael David Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon: full-bodied with blackberry and blueberry flavors, recommended with steak.
- — Placido Pinot Grigio: crisp Italian white, recommended with seafood.
- — Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc: crisp Sonoma white, recommended with seafood.
Beer
Beer list includes a range of draught and bottled options, from Hippies and Cowboys IPA to Miller Lite and Guinness. Drafts are half off during happy hour, offering a straightforward selection for a steakhouse bar.
Menu strengths
- — Variety across draught and bottled beers, including local and familiar names.
Standout selections
- — Hippies and Cowboys IPA on draught.; Stella Artois on draught.
Spirits
The spirits list spans bourbon, scotch, gin, vodka, and tequila, with each pour individually priced. Premium pours like Macallan 18yr sit alongside everyday options. Happy hour discounts well spirits daily.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive selection across major spirits categories.; Individual pour prices are listed for transparency.
Standout selections
- — Woodford Reserve bourbon at $12.; Angel's Envy bourbon at $13.
- — Macallan 18yr scotch at $55.; Don Julio 1942 tequila at $24.
Pricing: Woodford Reserve $12, Angel's Envy $13, Macallan 18yr $55, Beefeater $9, Grey Goose $12, Don Julio 1942 $24
How it sits with the food
Wine pairings are matched to the menu: Michael David Earthquake Cabernet Sauvignon with steak, and Placido Pinot Grigio or Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc with seafood.
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