Chattanooga
A neighbor to the South's hippest hostel (same owners), Flying Squirrel is at its heart a very cool bar (21 and over only, except for Sunday brunch), but…
Must-see restaurants in Tennessee
Memphis
Contemporary Lowcountry cuisine (the seafood-heavy cooking of the South Carolina and Georgia coasts) wins rave reviews at this casual Midtown restaurant,…
Memphis
All the many strands that make a contemporary restaurant appealing are here. There's sleek design, excellent lighting and music, and a creative menu. Try…
Nashville
With its cool surf-shop decor, Bartaco is the kind of place to be seen on a beautiful spring day. The popular taco bar specializes in inventive fillings,…
Nashville
If you have a hankering for a heaping plate of pasta and draft of Peroni, check out Coco's. You could say the restaurant business is in this family's…
Nashville
Well, we can't say it much better than the website: Live music, dead crawfish. Yep, inside this extremely convivial old house you can dig into Cajun…
Nashville
You can smell the sugar from the street outside, so good luck resisting temptation. Jeni’s offers quality ice cream (including dairy free), frozen yogurt…
Nashville
Turn an everything bagel into something spectacular with some unique cream cheese offerings, such as birthday cake, cookie dough and bacon jalapeño. This…
Nashville
Ever-so-stylish Southerners gather 'round patio tables to sip fine wines and local craft beer and slurp oysters at this 12South hot spot, where hey-y'all…
Memphis
The only thing sweeter than Alcenia's famous 'Ghetto-Aid' (a diabetes-inducing fruit drink) at this delicious soul-food restaurant is owner Betty-Joyce …
Nashville
Hurry up and wait for gussied up, gourmet versions of an American classic: the grilled cheese sandwich. It's done up here in versions so satisfying, you…
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant
Tennessee
This Franklin institution serves up some of the best barbecue around. Order the barbecue platter for a classic 'meat and three', or for something lighter,…
Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House
Tennessee
Massive and delicious Southern meals have been served family style at this classic boardinghouse since 1908. The menu rotates but includes at least two…
Nashville
In a neighborhood dotted with barbecue joints, taquerias and burger spots, Josephine's classy menu and aesthetic sets it apart from the rest. Leather…
Chattanooga
Spare, welcoming Clumpies scoops homemade small-batch ice cream that's oh-so-good. Take your pick of classics such as chocolate and vanilla, or get wild…
Tennessee
The aroma of fresh bread is a pleasant introduction to this busy bakery, where chattering families, moms with babies and senior couples take a breather…
Nashville
The smell of truffle-oil-fried, hand-cut french fries fills the air of this rustic, wood-adorned restaurant. Local farms provide the building blocks of…
Nashville
This sunny little taqueria applies local food inspiration to well-loved Mexican staples, offering a menu of soft tacos, salads and enchiladas with a…
Coffee House @ Second & Bridge
Tennessee
Located near Franklin’s historic downtown, this quaint coffee house is a cozy place to grab breakfast, sip java, read the news or work remotely. Peckish?…
Memphis
Vegans and veggies face an uphill battle in Memphis (hell, all over the South…), but this inventive Cooper-Young cafe swims alone in a sea of pulled pork…
Tennessee
Raw oysters. Bloody Marys in mason jars. And live music on Tuesday nights. Sounds fun, right? And you didn't even know about the gumbo. A member of the…
Nashville
The Drag'n Brunch serves up a side of camp with your panko chicken and waffles at this alternative Asian-fusion restaurant from chef Arnold Myint. Give a…
Nashville
A diverse and unpretentious crowd fills this quaint home that's been converted into a weekend-only brunch cafe. The menu includes several healthy takes on…
Nashville
This bright and airy place in Lenox Village serves the Hogzilla, a breakfast biscuit layered with egg, cheese and pork. And the pork arrives in three…
Memphis
Cheap and flavorful – and at times global – street food is the calling at this ever-evolving Cooper-Young staple, which serves up everything from…
Nashville
Get a slice of Naples in Nashville thanks to DeSano. Communal tables dot the industrial, no-frills space, which is lorded over by three wood-burning ovens…
Memphis
This humble breakfast spot started as a chain out of San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district to feed the homeless; today the Memphis location is the last…
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
Nashville
This rambunctious beer hall serves up a decent number of local craft and German-style beers, plus a diverse menu featuring house-made sausages and smoked…
Chattanooga
This upbeat, longtime favorite keeps 'em coming in with gourmet tacos, tasty guacamole and an impressive margarita list. The tacos travel the world,…
Tennessee
With cow portraits on the walls and a painting of the Tennessee flag hanging nearby, this branch of the Southern-based Tupelo Honey chain is embracing its…
Nashville
Pop into this welcoming bagel shop to fuel up for the day or to grab a picnic sandwich. It's jumping in the morning but still efficient. The breads and…
Nashville
This Music Row gastropub does everything from Philly cheesesteak egg rolls to lamb vindaloo tacos and salted caramel pork chops, all affordably priced…
Memphis
Tucked in its own namesake alleyway off Monroe Ave, this subterranean institution sells an astonishing 5 tons of its exquisite dry-rubbed ribs weekly. The…
Tennessee
This branch of the Dyer's burger restaurant serves patties just like those at the mother ship, which opened in 1912. They say that the 100-year-old grease…
Tennessee
This drugstore turned restaurant has a rich history dating back to the 1800s. Dine on the 1st floor among vintage mirrors and photos from the 1940s or…
Nashville
Offering fresh oysters, po'boys, crab cakes and Creole gumbo, Saltine's seafood-heavy menu certainly aims to please. The maritime decor extends throughout…
Memphis
Set in an old silent-movie theater near Beale St, with pre-talkie black-and-whites strobing in the handsome dark-wood dining room, Majestic serves classic…
Nashville
We saw bluegrass crooner Alison Krauss heading into this tiny natural foods market, a place stuffed tight with local jams, honeys and herbs. You'll also…
Nashville
For late-night eats, this is your spot. Staff is encouraged to share recipes and create classic American comfort food just they way their mommas did. Try…
Memphis
Slouch in a torn vinyl booth and devour an entire barbecued Cornish game hen ($11.75), the house specialty at this recently renovated cult favorite. Ribs…
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