COST:  $$$
SERVICE:  ****
FOOD:  ***
ATMOSPHERE:  ***
RATING:  ***
HEALTH INSPECTION RATING: 89  (08/11/2003)
Official Website:  http://www.aubreysrestaurant.com/sunspot/index.htm
865-637-4663
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE "STRIP"
1909 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee

 
 
            The Sunspot is just that, a bright change of pace for today's dining customer.  Sunspot is brought to you by the same owners of Aubrey's Cafe.  That being said, you are assured of quality ingredients and good service.  The Sunspot is uniquely decorated with a bright sunspot on the inside brick wall and old doors separating the main dining area.  There is a full service bar located in the restaurant with plenty of TVs for game day.  The kitchen is somewhat open to the restaurant and can be fully viewed on the terrace at the back entrance of the restaurant.

            Your meal will begin with freshly made tomatilla salsa and chips.  We were told that the salsa does not contain peppers and is made fresh every day.  Everything on the menu is different!  This is primarily a vegetarian restaurant but the menu does have entrees that contain meat (primarily chicken).  You'll find delightfully different items on the menu such as a Jerk-Chicken Burrito topped with Mango Chutney.  The surprising flavor combinations may take you a while to adjust, but you'll end up lovng it.  Daily specials are served every day along with an amazing dessert menu.  Your food will arrive attractively arranged on your plate, perhaps too good to eat.

            If you are looking for something that is different from the ordinary, visit the Sunspot which is located near the center of the U.T. Strip.  Limited parking is available behind the restaurant and you can enter thru the back of the restaurant.  A hostess will greet you regardless of which entrance you use.  Enjoy!


 
 
 
 
MENU
 

 
 
Appetizers
Roasted Garlic Hummus
Served with Pita Bread
Spinach Con Queso
Served with tortilla chips
Portobello Fries
Vegetarian Egg Rolls
Yesterday's Soup

 
Soups & Salads
Soup du jour
Always vegetarian
Soup & Salad Combination
Grilled Portobello Salad
Curried Tofu Salad
Mediterranean Salad
Black Pepper Sirloin Steak Salad

 
 
Sandwiches
All items served with your choice of roasted Yukon Gold potato, curly fries, saffron rice, steamed veggies, tortellini salad or a cup of soup.
Solar Flare
The Sunspot's own homemade veggie burger.
"Bob Marley"
Jamaican jerk chicken sandwich.
The Firebird
Grilled chicken, marinated w/cajun spices.
Haute Dog
Orion's Belt
Sunspot's original tofu sandwich
Ultimate Veg
Grilled portobella mushroom sandwich.

 
Pastas & Entrees
Served with house salad and fleshly baked bread.  Select from dressings:  Vegan Caesar, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Fat-Free Raspberry Vinaigrette.
Artichoke Picatta
Lemon pepper pasta w/mushroom cream sauce, fried artichoke hearts, tomatoes and capers.
Baked Enchilada
The Sunspot Chimichanga
Served with rice.
Rasta Pasta
Grilled chicken and lemon pepper pasta, tossed in a sweet and Spicy Jamaican raspberry sauce.
Fresh Catch
Sunspot Primavera
Carolina Pan Seared Tilapia
Jamaican Jerk Pork
Jerk Chicken Burrito
Black Bean BBQ Chicken Pasta
Baked Enchilada
Blackened Crab Quesadilla
Too Hot Tamales
Tofu Tier
Carnivour Special

                                      MENU IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 
 

 
 
 

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This page last updated 10/14/2003