1. Italian Food With Southern Comfort Flair
Hog & Hominy
707 W Brookhaven Cir
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 207-7396
Yelp: 4 Stars, 258 Reviews
With Hog & Hominy’s Southern take on Italian dishes and excellent cocktails, you’re sure to fall in love with this place.
Order one of their delicious wood-fired pizzas or their poutine with neckbone gravy, and don’t skip the peanut butter pie for dessert! Tip: Try
Nashville's own Corsair Wry Moon whiskey.
2. The Best French-Creole Cuisine Outside Of Louisiana Can Be Found In Memphis
Restaurant Iris
2146 Monroe Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 590-2828
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 143 Reviews
Located in a beautiful Victorian house near Overton Square in
Memphis, Iris Restaurant is known for having some of the best French-Creole cuisine around.
Try the oysters three ways or order the classic shrimp and grits dish. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, choose chef’s choice, which is a three or five course menu with wine pairings.
3. Try A Tasty Mexican Frozen Treat From Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles
Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles
2911 12th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 386-2101
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 376 Reviews
You may not think that it’s possible for popsicles to have such unique flavor profiles, but Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles brings one of the tastiest treats in Mexico right here to Nashville. Try unique and creative popsicle flavors like Pineapple Chilli or Strawberry Cookies and Cream.
4. You’ve Got To Visit The First Gastropub In Memphis
South of Beale
361 S Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 526-0388
Yelp: 4 Stars, 170 Reviews
South of Beale, Memphis’ first gastropub, has food that’s finger-lickin’ good. Try any one of their delicious burgers, or go for the offbeat oxtail wontons or Cajun sausage hot dog. Whatever you do, don’t skip on the Jack N’ Coke Bread Pudding for dessert.
5. Your Tastebuds Will Be Silly With Joy At The Silly Goose
The Silly Goose
1888 Eastland Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 915-0757
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 488 Reviews
The Silly Goose in Nashville is known for having unique and creative menu items using the freshest ingredients in
Tenneesee. While all of the menu items are superb, a local favorite is definitely the lemon sage ice cream wedged between two homemade, crispy gingersnap cookies, topped with vanilla bean whipped cream.
6. Waffles At Aretha Frankensteins Are Scary Good
Aretha Frankensteins
518 Tremont St
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 265-7685
Yelp: 3.5 Stars, 245 Reviews
Aretha Frankensteins claims to have Waffles of Insane Greatness, and not too many people would disagree. The waffles here are simply out of this world, and the breakfast menu is extensive and is served from 7 a.m. to midnight, and you can enjoy your meal outside on their porch.
7. Etch Knows How To Make Brunch Creative
Etch
303 Demonbreun St
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 522-0685
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 481 Reviews
Etch is superb at taking creative liberty with traditional brunch foods. They offer plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options as well. Try their fried brussel sprouts or their gluten-free ham & peach waffle for a new reason to jump right out of bed in the morning.
8. Casual Upscale Dining Is No Oxymoron At Bistro By The Tracks
Bistro by the Tracks
215 Brookview Centre Pkwy
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 558-9500
Yelp: 4 Stars, 57 Reviews
Bistro by the Tracks has an award-winning wine selection and creative menu items, and yet they still manage to maintain a relaxed and casual atmosphere that is welcoming for all who dine here.
Try the seared scallops with local corn sauce for an appetizer and the crisp duck for your entree. Their sister bar, DRINK, is next door and has awesome craft cocktails, great wine lists, and even some menu samplers from the Bistro.
9. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken Is Nashville Cuisine At It’s Best
Hattie B’s
112 19th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 678-4794
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 1192 Reviews
If there’s one thing Nashville is known for, it’s “hot” chicken, which is basically the Nashville take on hot wings. And everyone knows the best place to go for hot chicken in Tennessee is Hattie B’s.
If you’re looking for some awesome sides to go with your chicken, check out the pimento mac and cheese or the black eyed pea salad.
10. The Burgers At Stock & Barrel Are Truly Farm-To-Table
Stock & Barrel
35 Market Sq
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 766-2075
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 229 Reviews
At Stock & Barrel, all ingredients, including the beef in their burgers, come from nearby farms in Tennessee. All of the burgers are great, but a local favorite is "The Vinnie" which uses Mitchell Family Farm's beef, topped with stone ground grit cake, sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage, and Tasso gravy.
11. The Tomato Head’s Pizza Will Drive Your Taste Buds Crazy
The Tomato Head
12 Market Sq.
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 637-4067
Yelp: 4.5, 348 Reviews
You’ve got to respect a restaurant that is vegan-friendly, but it still has the best meat-lovers pizza in Tennessee. The chef is proud to have brought the organic food movement to
Knoxville's attention and fills the menu with healthy, tasty ingredients.
Try the lamb sausage and sundried tomato pizza or nosh on the Benton's bacon, ham and andouille sausage pie. And don’t forget to ask for a good wine to pair with your pizza!
12. The Patterson House Is So Much More Than Just An Amazing Bar
The Patterson House
1711 Division St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 636-7724
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 538 reviews
Most people know The Patterson House for their awesome cocktails, beers on tap, and great wine selection. And while it’s totally true that the bartenders will make you the best Brandy Old Fashioned Sour you’ve ever tasted, this place also has some delicious gastropub food that should not be overlooked. Don’t walk out that door until you’ve ordered the tater tots with dill and horseradish creme fraiche dipping sauce.
13. Get The Freshest of The Fresh At Flying Squirrel
Flying Squirrel
55 Johnson St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 602-5980
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 108 Reviews
Flying Squirrel in
Chattanooga consistently delivers innovative and fresh menu items like their fried green tomato caprese salad, which features nearby
Crabtree Farms heirloom green tomatoes and house-pulled mozzarella.
The sweetbread po’boy is also delicious, and don’t miss out on the local brews on tap and infused-spirit cocktails. And if that wasn’t enough, the atmosphere at this place is great. It was built to feel like an open-air, outdoor space, so you’re dining in a mini-paradise.
14. You’ll Love The Biscuits At Biscuit Love
Biscuit Love Brunch
316 11th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 490-9584
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 278 Reviews
Biscuit Love Brunch is known for their biscuits, so it’s not hard to believe that they’re also pros at making other breakfast foods, like their “Bonuts,” which are donuts that use biscuit dough instead of sweet pastry dough.
The marscapone cheese in the middle of the bonut is warm, melty, and delicious. Order a side of bacon because it’s caramelized with maple.
15. You Can’t Miss The Beer Garden At The Pharmacy
The Pharmacy
731 McFerrin Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 712-9517
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 959 Reviews
Not only does The Pharmacy serve up some excellent burgers, but they also have a fantastic outdoor beer garden with an amazing ambiance and tons of different beers on tap. As for food, go classic and get the cheeseburger with tater tots. You won’t regret it.
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