Boldly Curious
Well-Travelled
Hospitality

A Launch Hospitality Restaurant, The Walnut Kitchen has welcomed guests from both near and far to our warm, rustically elegant dining room since 2017.

RESERVE Cuisine

Wooden board with sliced roasted pork, steak, sausages, grilled tomatoes, and two blue bowls with side dishes in a restaurant setting.

Grilled mushroom sandwich with melted cheese and a side of salted French fries on a blue plate.

Rooted in Tradition

Rooted in the rugged traditions of the Smoky Mountains, The Walnut Kitchen bridges Appalachian heritage with global culinary techniques. Our self-decsribed, "well-traveled" menu is as reflection of our collective work, travel experinces and traditions that shape both Appalachian & wordly cuisines.

Launch Hospitality Explore Our Space

Salad with fried chicken pieces, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, pickled onions, and a side of ranch dressing.

EXPLORE MENU

Reservations encouraged for Dinner, walkins welcome.

Plate with a pulled chicken sandwich on toasted bread and a side of crispy seasoned fries on a wooden table with blurred warm lights in the background.

Lunch

TUESDAY-SATURDAY
11-2p

Dinner

TUESDAY-SUNDAY
4p-Close

White bowl of shrimp in a creamy reddish-orange sauce served over grits, garnished with microgreens on a wooden table.

Brunch

SUNDAY
12-3p

Team

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Jason Scott

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Mike Thomas

CHEF DE CUISINE

Josh Tallent

GENERAL MANAGER

Josh JUNNIER

BEVERAGE MANAGER

GEORGE EVANS

PRESIDENT & PARTNER

tABITHA yDE

PHOTOGRAPHY & MARKETING

Experience is our currency

Carefully curated, intentionally designed, ambient lit, cozy spaces await. Choose from our main dining room, exhibition kitchen dining or pull up a bar stool. Reservations Encouraged, Walkins Welcome.

Reserve

Dimly lit restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, lantern wall lights, and dark framed deer antler artwork.

A Beloved Maryville Institution

Building Memories Since 2017

REIMAGINING Hospitality

Launch Hospitality is a boutique hospitality firm specializing in talent acquisition, brand and concept development and operational excellence.