25 Essential Jefferson City Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Jefferson City.
Gondolier
Tennessee
Family-owned establishment featuring pasta dishes, pizza & other Italian staples in a comfy setting.
Down The Shore
Tennessee
an everyday essential table known for disciplined pizza restaurant cooking, strong local gravity, and Beam Score momentum at 81.0.
Perkins American Food Co.
Tennessee
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
El Paraiso Restaurant
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Waffle House
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Ghost & Grits @ The Battery Tasting House
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Live music, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Chain eatery serving up fried chicken fingers, wings, sandwiches & other American comfort food.
Sonic Drive-In
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Pal's Sudden Service
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Fast-food chain, founded in 1956, serving up burgers, hot dogs & fries, plus breakfast fare.
Hardee's
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Off The Hook Lakeside Bar And Grille
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Karaoke, Live music, Live performances, Trivia night. Offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Food.
Waffle House
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
El Sazon Mexican Restaurant
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Service options: Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch.
Hardee's
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Pete's Pub & Grub
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Identifies as veteran-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Karaoke.
Owen's
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for.
Sonic Drive-In
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Circle S Butcher Block and Farm Kitchen
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Bojangles
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.
The Hoagie Shop
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
Papa Johns Pizza
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Burger King
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
McDonald's
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.
Little Caesars Pizza
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Subway
Jefferson City, Tennessee
Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.