25 Essential Tennessee Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Tennessee.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Nashville
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Holy Land Market
Knoxville
Unfussy counter-serve featuring Middle Eastern deli fare such as kebabs & falafel, plus burgers.
Cafe 4
Knoxville
Refined Southern classics, wine & beer in a comfortable dining room with a mezzanine coffee shop.
Ristorante DellaSantina
Sevierville, Tennessee
Unpretentious riverside venue serving Italian fare including meat dishes, pasta, seafood & desserts.
Central Bar + Kitchen
Nashville, Tennessee
Marriott Hotel eatery serving comfort food like hot chicken sandwiches, hushpuppies & wings.
PennePazze Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Clarksville, Tennessee
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Apna Kitchen
East Ridge, Tennessee
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for.
Joey's Pancake House
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Creative pancakes & other comfort-food breakfasts draw crowds to this circa-1966 daytime diner.
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Nashville, Tennessee
Wood-fired pizzas, wines & spirits in a polished, exposed-brick setting with an outdoor courtyard.
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
Townsend, Tennessee
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fireplace, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
Little Bite of Everything
Dickson, Tennessee
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Wings Etc.
Knoxville, Tennessee
Relaxed sports bar serving wings & beer.
bartaco
Nashville, Tennessee
Stylish Mexican spot serving classic & creative tacos along with a large drinks list.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Nashville, Tennessee
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Jersey Mike's Subs
Tullahoma, Tennessee
New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Sawyer's Farmhouse Breakfast
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Kitschy, locally owned daytime eatery known for its down-home American breakfast specials.
Mr. T's Pizza & Ice Cream
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Unassuming spot serving pizzas made with housemade dough & sauce, sundaes & cones.
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
Memphis, Tennessee
Small plates of soups, salads & entrees are served with taster-size pours of wine in posh surrounds.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Germantown
Nashville, Tennessee
Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
B.B. King's Blues Club
Memphis, Tennessee
Blues fans come for live music & Southern food classics in a brightly decorated listening room.
Parkside Grill
Knoxville, Tennessee
Restaurant serving twists on classic American dishes & drinks in a casual, contemporary setting.
Mellow Mushroom Farragut
Knoxville, Tennessee
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
The Old Mill Pottery House Café
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Housemade baked goods from grain ground at an on-site mill along with classic Southern comfort food.
Five Points Pizza East
Nashville, Tennessee
Simple spot with craft beers on tap and New York-style pizzas made to order or by the slice.