Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Tennessee

"Wild Ginger is a great option if you're looking to ease into sushi with cooked and fried rolls. The Crazy Cow roll gets a special mention for trying something, well, crazy — putting filet mignon on sushi — and pulling it off. Cole Villena covers business at The Tennessean, part of the USA Today Network — Tennessee."

"The Franklin location of this Asheville-based chain isn’t afraid to tap deep into its Southern roots when it comes to brunch. Exhibit A: an omelet made with none other than fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, and a healthy dose of potato cracklins. Those with a nagging sweet tooth should note that the sweet potato pancake stack topped with butter and powdered sugar has their back."

"I'm not a grits person generally, so take that into account if you will. I have to say even, the shrimp and grits..."

"Mon – Thu 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Fri 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM"

"Old England meets the Old South at Sperry’s Cool Springs, a quaint establishment with roots going back to 1974 with the opening of the original in Belle Meade. The newer location delivers the same high-quality food and service, and the popular happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the bar—perfect for a pre-dinner date drink."

"My only note is the the appetizer portions are particularly small. The salads however are very large. We got a salad, crab cakes..."

"The Rutledge features Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Sushi, Salads, Craft Cocktails, as well as an Award-Winning Wine List. Our aim is to provide the best dining experience in a memorably upbeat environment with a clean, modern design. With fresh ingredients and made to order, our house cocktails offer...See More"

"I wanted to get all the food in the menu because it all looked and sounded delicious. I ended up getting the Thai and avocado salad..."

"Bruce Drake, who founded the bar and restaurant, went in search of somewhere to get a good burger and listen to live music well into the night, only to find that such a place didn’t exist. Now, you’ll find a lively establishment that offers burgers, sandwiches, salads, and even sushi on the menu. Fruity, seasonal cocktails are also available if beer isn’t your thing."

"Eatery & bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 615-503-0035"

"Herban Market Franklin offers curbside pick-up for everything in store, and meals are also available on Delivery Dudes and DoorDash."

"What began as a small, family-owned butcher shop and deli in Houston, Texas, has expanded into one of the nation’s premier, award-winning steakhouses. Locals are thrilled that the first Tennessee location of Perry’s Steakhouse is in the Cool Springs area. Perry’s is known for its impeccable ambiance, exceptional customer service, and elaborate presentations, including intricate table-side carvings and flaming desserts."

"Our 2nd experience, for a birthday dinner, was much better than the first. Now that the staff has settled into this new location and is now working much more as a team, the experience was try top notch. And that Perry's Pork Chop was phenomenal!"

"Chops, seafood, wine & cocktails served in an upscale setting with a lounge & live jazz. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: Smart CasualPhone: +1 615-721-7781"

"I got a big variety hoping I would like most of it & have the rest as leftovers. It was tasty & most of it made good..."

"I got a big variety hoping I would like most of it & have the rest as leftovers. It was tasty & most of it made good..."

"All food is prepared fresh, cooked to order and served from a kitchen that is in full view. The menu offers a variety of foods with a breakfast focus and features multiple signature meals."