Must-see restaurants in Tennessee

  • Taco Mamacita

    Nashville

    The patio is the place to be at this bustling neighborhood joint with A/C. Friendly and efficient staff keep the tasty margaritas and the innovative tacos…

  • Milk & Honey

    Chattanooga

    This black-and-white-checked cafe is a revolving door of folks breezing in for coffee drinks, light breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, fancy sweets and…

  • Pancake Pantry

    Nashville

    For 50-plus years, crowds have been lining up around the block for tall stacks of pancakes done up every which way at this iconic breakfast joint. A bit…

  • Fido

    Nashville

    A Hillsboro institution, known for excellent coffees and breakfasts, as well as an affordable menu of salads and sandwiches. It's generally packed, yet…

  • Highlander Pub

    Tennessee

    The fish and chips come highly recommended at this Scottish pub serving craft beer, good bar food and single malts. Tips and tax included in the prices.

  • Elliston Place Soda Shop

    Nashville

    This venerable eatery has served fountain Cokes and meat-and-threes to Vandy students since the 1930s, and the decor hasn't changed much since.

  • Soul Fish Cafe

    Memphis

    A cute cinderblock cafe in the Cooper-Young neighborhood, known for delectable po'boys, fried-fish plates and some rather indulgent cakes.

  • Mafioza's

    Nashville

    Make them an offer they can't refuse: a gangster-themed pizza joint and bar serving hot and sloppy New York–style pies and cold beer until 3am. Fill up on…

  • Arcade

    Memphis

    Step inside this ultra-retro diner, Memphis' oldest, and wander to the Elvis booth, strategically located near the rear exit. The King used to sit here…

  • ML Rose Craft Beer & Burgers

    Nashville

    Sometimes you just need an unpretentious place to hang with friends and cheer on your team over a burger and a cold beer. Welcome to ML Rose, where the…

  • Dyer's

    Memphis

    This is the purveyor of one of America's best burgers, according to both Esquire and Playboy. Spatula-flattened meat is submerged in bubbling grease that…

  • Fenwick's 300

    Nashville

    Fenwick's 300? The name gives a nod to Kevin Bacon's character in the movie Diner, as well as a perfect score in bowling. Appropriate since this spiffy…

  • Meet Noodles

    Nashville

    Ever dreamed of eating a bowl of noodles next to a stuffed Hello Kitty doll? Well, lucky you, Meet Noodles has all the stuffed dolls and noodles you can…

  • Copper Kettle

    Nashville

    This mini-cafeteria keeps it old school, offering meat-and-threes (one meat, three sides) daily. Beyond that, a surprise favorite is the healthy-ish goat…

  • Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles

    Nashville

    Mexican sisters Norma and Irma dish up a rainbow selection of ice pops from their simple shop located at the bottom end of 12th Ave South. All ingredients…

  • Cori's Dog House

    Nashville

    This place delivers fast, cheap and delicious grub to suit almost anyone, including vegetarians and vegans. Anyone, that is, who has a penchant for a hot…

  • Athens Family Restaurant

    Nashville

    Longtime Nashvillians swear by this always busy Greek diner, where the gyros and souvlaki will have you yelling yasou...or at least asking for another…

  • Lynchburg F'xns

    Tennessee

    Could this place be more Southern? Fried catfish, fried chicken and meat and threes, plus loads of friendly, how-ya-doin'? service. If the chicken and…

  • Terminal Brewhouse

    Chattanooga

    Looking for a local pint, hearty bar fare, welcoming staff and some historic atmosphere? This pub's for you. It's next door to the Chattanooga Choo Choo…

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