Hawaiian Bros Island Grill Brings 'Aloha Spirit' to Knoxville

New fast-casual restaurant offers Hawaiian cuisine in first Knoxville location.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:56pm

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An impressionistic, out-of-focus scene of people dining at tables in a casual, tropical-inspired restaurant setting, with warm pools of light and color creating a dreamlike, inviting atmosphere.

The new Hawaiian Bros Island Grill in Knoxville aims to transport diners to the islands with its 'Aloha Spirit' and authentic Hawaiian cuisine.Knoxville Today

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill, a chain specializing in Hawaiian cuisine, has opened its first Knoxville location at 6903 Kingston Pike. The restaurant celebrated the new opening by giving away free meals to the first 100 customers.

Why it matters

The arrival of Hawaiian Bros in Knoxville marks the expansion of a unique fast-casual concept focused on bringing authentic Hawaiian flavors and the 'Aloha Spirit' to a new market. This diversifies the dining options for locals and tourists alike in the Knoxville area.

The details

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in Hawaiian-inspired dishes like kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, and Spam musubi. The new Knoxville location is the first for the brand in the city, adding to its growing footprint across the Southeast.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill opened its first Knoxville location on April 13, 2026.
To celebrate the opening, the restaurant gave away free meals to the first 100 customers.

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