Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Knoxville, TN · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Fleming's runs a serious beverage operation alongside its steakhouse reputation. The cocktail list spans a smoked old fashioned to clarified margaritas, with a dedicated zero-proof menu. Wine service offers 2- and 6-ounce pours, flights, and a sommelier's prix fixe. Social Hour brings cocktails and wines to $9, making the bar's ambitions accessible.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Signature Smoked Old Fashioned, a $24 pour of Basil Hayden Toast bourbon with Angostura bitters and house-made five-spice syrup. For a lighter option, the Pretty in Pink flight offers three 2-ounce rosés for $15. Social Hour's $9 cocktails like Time Is Honey provide a value entry point.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate a structured cocktail menu with both classics and originals, and those who want nonalcoholic options beyond soda. Wine enthusiasts can explore pours by the glass or flight, and the Sommelier's Prix Fixe suits diners seeking a guided pairing.
- When should I go?
- Social Hour presents $9 cocktails and wines, making it a fitting time for a budget-conscious visit. The Sommelier's Prix Fixe offers a multi-course wine pairing experience for a special occasion.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Main-menu cocktails run $17 to $24, while Social Hour drinks are $9. Zero-proof cocktails are $13. Wine pours at the bar range from $3 to $25 for 2 ounces and $9 to $75 for 6 ounces; the Sommelier's Prix Fixe is $150 per guest.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A steakhouse wine bar that pours many wines in 2-ounce tasting portions, offers themed flights like Pretty in Pink, and devotes a full zero-proof cocktail menu to Seedlip and Lyre's bases. The Sommelier's Prix Fixe adds a structured, guided wine dinner.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu balances creative originals with familiar classics. Signature drinks include a smoked old fashioned and a clarified margarita, while Social Hour offers $9 options. After-dinner espresso martinis extend the list, and a recent customer praised the lemon drop as bright and smooth.
Menu strengths
- — Range of creative and classic cocktails across bourbon, tequila, and vodka bases.
- — Social Hour at $9 per cocktail lowers the entry cost for trying multiple drinks.
- — Zero-proof cocktails can be upgraded with alcohol, bridging the nonalcoholic and full-proof menus.
Standout selections
- — Signature Smoked Old Fashioned: Basil Hayden Toast bourbon, Angostura bitters, house-made five-spice syrup ($24).
- — A Cut Above: clarified margarita with Patron Silver tequila, white peach, and citrus ($18).
- — Lemon drop: a customer favorite described as bright, smooth, and refreshing.
Pricing: Main menu $17-$24; Social Hour $9; zero-proof $13 (alcohol upgrade $17)
Wine
The wine program provides flexibility with 2-ounce and 6-ounce pours, plus themed flights. The list is currently being updated, so selections vary.
Menu strengths
- — Offers 2-ounce tasting pours, allowing exploration without full-glass commitment.
- — Themed flights, such as Pretty in Pink with three rosés, provide a structured tasting option.
- — Sommelier's Prix Fixe pairs a multi-course meal with wines for $150 per guest.
Standout selections
- — Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 2019: 2 oz $20, 6 oz $60.
- — Taittinger Brut la Francaise, Champagne NV: 2 oz $14, 6 oz $42.
- — Pretty in Pink flight: three 2-ounce rosés for $15.
Pricing: 2 oz pours $3-$25; 6 oz pours $9-$75; flights from $15; prix fixe $150 per guest
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu features Seedlip and Lyre's bases, with drinks like Espresso Yourself and Golden State of Mind. Non-alcoholic options also include house-made sodas like Blackberry Lavenderade, all priced between $8 and $13.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated zero-proof cocktail menu with six options.; Uses premium nonalcoholic spirits like Seedlip and Lyre's, not just juice.
- — Some zero-proof drinks can be upgraded with alcohol, offering flexibility.
Standout selections
- — Espresso Yourself: Seedlip Notas de Agave, vanilla-sage syrup, espresso ($13).
- — Golden State of Mind: Seedlip Grove 42, pineapple, turmeric syrup, ginger beer ($13).
- — Blackberry Lavenderade: blackberries, lemon, lavender syrup, sparkling water ($8).
Pricing: $8-$13
Spirits
The spirits program is defined through cocktails rather than a standalone list. WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye appears in the Jones Street Manhattan, and Diplomatico Planas Rum in the Pineapple Castaway.
Menu strengths
- — Specific premium spirits like WhistlePig and Diplomatico are used in cocktails.
- — Cocktail menu spans bourbon, vodka, gin, rum, and tequila.
Standout selections
- — WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye, featured in the Jones Street Manhattan.
- — Diplomatico Planas Rum, featured in the Pineapple Castaway.
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