The best restaurants in Brentwood

42 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Blaze Pizza

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Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

7011 Executive Center Dr Ste 101

Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.

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Suki Sushi

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Relaxed Japanese eatery serving sushi, hibachi fare, Thai food & more in a trendy, colorful space.

7030 Executive Center Dr #100

Relaxed Japanese eatery serving sushi, hibachi fare, Thai food & more in a trendy, colorful space.

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Jasmine

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This strip-mall spot offers a menu of typical Thai dishes, including curries & noodles.

8105 Moores Ln #1500

This strip-mall spot offers a menu of typical Thai dishes, including curries & noodles.

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Casual, family-friendly Mexican eatery offering authentic meals, a full bar, and live music.

5751 Nolensville Pk (Nashville)

Casual, family-friendly Mexican eatery offering authentic meals, a full bar, and live music.

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Sicilian Pizza

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Local pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus pasta & sandwiches, in a low-key space.

493 Old Hickory Blvd

Local pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus pasta & sandwiches, in a low-key space.

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Low-key Thai spot serving curries & noodle dishes alongside Japanese fare such as sushi & teriyaki.

330 Franklin Rd #912d

Low-key Thai spot serving curries & noodle dishes alongside Japanese fare such as sushi & teriyaki.

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Casual eatery serving build-your-own burritos and other Mexican staples such as tacos and quesadillas, plus fruit tea.

330 Franklin Rd #911

Casual eatery serving build-your-own burritos and other Mexican staples such as tacos and quesadillas, plus fruit tea.

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Mexicali Grill

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Mexican eatery featuring traditional favorites, a bar and patio seating.

1724 Carothers Pkwy

Mexican eatery featuring traditional favorites, a bar and patio seating.

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Southern fare & steaks, plus an extensive wine list, in a sprawling, plantation-style house.

5201 Maryland Way

Southern fare & steaks, plus an extensive wine list, in a sprawling, plantation-style house.

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No-frills, compact joint specializing in pizzas with a variety of toppings, plus calzones & pasta.

4825 Trousdale Dr Ste 236 (Nashville)

No-frills, compact joint specializing in pizzas with a variety of toppings, plus calzones & pasta.

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Los Portales

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Casual Mexican eatery serving standards like fajitas and margaritas, including vegetarian options.

6448 Nolensville Pk (Antioch)

Casual Mexican eatery serving standards like fajitas and margaritas, including vegetarian options.

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Jet's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

101 Creekside Crossing Suite 100

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

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El Tapatío

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Taco stand offering burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican staples, plus beer and cocktails.

4801 Nolensville Pk (Nashville)

Taco stand offering burritos, quesadillas, and other Mexican staples, plus beer and cocktails.

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Sushi O Sushi

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Strip-mall Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar & menu of teriyaki, noodle soups & hibachi.

6023 Nolensville Pk (Nashville)

Strip-mall Japanese restaurant with a sushi bar & menu of teriyaki, noodle soups & hibachi.

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Chismes Café

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Casual spot serving Mexican dishes including tacos and pozole, with a kids' menu.

3921 Nolensville Pk (Nashville)

Casual spot serving Mexican dishes including tacos and pozole, with a kids' menu.

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Quesadillas, nachos & combination dinners in family setting with happy hours & signature margaritas.

116 Wilson Pike Cir Ste 101

Quesadillas, nachos & combination dinners in family setting with happy hours & signature margaritas.

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Cozy, informal restaurant with a bar dishing Chinese comfort food and sushi.

210 Franklin Rd

Cozy, informal restaurant with a bar dishing Chinese comfort food and sushi.

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Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.

101 Creekside Crossing

Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.

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Lively, traditional chain eatery providing teppanyaki dishes, steaks, sushi & sashimi.

1638 Westgate Cir

Lively, traditional chain eatery providing teppanyaki dishes, steaks, sushi & sashimi.

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Ikura Sushi

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Sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri are some of the specialties at this informal Japanese restaurant.

8113 Moores Ln #2300

Sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri are some of the specialties at this informal Japanese restaurant.

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Relaxed eatery known for sushi (some creative) and other Asian bites like Pad Thai.

203 Franklin Rd Ste 100

Relaxed eatery known for sushi (some creative) and other Asian bites like Pad Thai.

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Family-friendly deli specializing in pizza, pasta and sandwiches made with Italian ingredients.

980 Meridian Blvd (Franklin)

Family-friendly deli specializing in pizza, pasta and sandwiches made with Italian ingredients.

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Local chain outlet with a full bar & a menu of classic Italian dishes in an easygoing atmosphere.

1656 Westgate Cir

Local chain outlet with a full bar & a menu of classic Italian dishes in an easygoing atmosphere.

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Hello sushi

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Burmese and Asian-inspired dishes, such as sushi, at a casual spot.

3979 Nolensville Pk (Nashville)

Burmese and Asian-inspired dishes, such as sushi, at a casual spot.

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Wild Ginger

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Wild Ginger brings a polished spin to Asian-fusion favorites with flavors big enough to rescue any weekday slump. Grab a seat with your…

101 Market Exchange Ct (Franklin) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Wild Ginger brings a polished spin to Asian-fusion favorites with flavors big enough to rescue any weekday slump. Grab a seat with your people, try a little of everything, and turn an ordinary night into a low-key treat.

From the Franklin newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Sopapilla's

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Local favorites including stuffed poblano peppers plus Mexican fare in a low-key space with a patio.

1109 Davenport Blvd #600 (Franklin)

Local favorites including stuffed poblano peppers plus Mexican fare in a low-key space with a patio.

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Lively sports bar featuring a menu of burgers, pizza & pasta plus games on over 45 screens.

7135 S Springs Dr (Franklin)

Lively sports bar featuring a menu of burgers, pizza & pasta plus games on over 45 screens.

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Pizza Twist

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Casual offering creative pizzas (including gluten-free and vegan ones) with Indian-style toppings and spices, as well as wings.

1935 Mallory Ln #200 (Franklin)

Casual offering creative pizzas (including gluten-free and vegan ones) with Indian-style toppings and spices, as well as wings.

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Craving a laid back spot that nails hand tossed pies, saucy wings, and real-deal pastas, Mineo's Pizza & Wings keeps it family friendly and…

330 Mayfield Dr A-11 (Franklin)

Craving a laid back spot that nails hand tossed pies, saucy wings, and real-deal pastas, Mineo's Pizza & Wings keeps it family friendly and sports happy with weekly live trivia and good vibes. Homemade sauces, zero shortcuts, and plenty of neighborhood energy... treat yourself this week.

From the Franklin newsletter, August 15, 2026

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Bodeli Sushi

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Japanese dishes, maki & imported beer offered in laid-back surrounds with ample sushi bar seating.

330 Mayfield Dr D 5 (Franklin)

Japanese dishes, maki & imported beer offered in laid-back surrounds with ample sushi bar seating.

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Thai, Japanese and sushi fare, including curries, noodles, salads and tempura.

1762 Galleria Blvd (Franklin)

Thai, Japanese and sushi fare, including curries, noodles, salads and tempura.

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Round up the crew and rule the night at Kings Dining & Entertainment, where sleek retro lanes meet billiards, arcades and big screens…

1910 Galleria Blvd Ste 120 (Franklin)

Round up the crew and rule the night at Kings Dining & Entertainment, where sleek retro lanes meet billiards, arcades and big screens alongside craveable, crowd-pleasing food, creative cocktails and an extensive beer selection.

From the Franklin newsletter, August 13, 2026

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Baja Burrito

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Mexican street food like tacos & burritos in a funky counter-service eatery with an outdoor deck.

722 Thompson Ln (Nashville)

Mexican street food like tacos & burritos in a funky counter-service eatery with an outdoor deck.

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Interactive barbecue restaurant known for its sushi options, plus a variety of other Korean dishes.

6688 Nolensville Pk Ste102

Interactive barbecue restaurant known for its sushi options, plus a variety of other Korean dishes.

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Mi Kitchen

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Cool, modern eatery dishing up Korean-influenced Asian fare and cocktails.

9050 Carothers Pkwy #104 (Franklin)

Cool, modern eatery dishing up Korean-influenced Asian fare and cocktails.

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Big roadhouse-style eatery known for its whole-hog pit-fired BBQ, with chicken, tacos & burgers.

3108 Belmont Blvd (Nashville)

Big roadhouse-style eatery known for its whole-hog pit-fired BBQ, with chicken, tacos & burgers.

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Vietnamese stop for pho, banh mi & noodle bowls, plus drinks, with indoor/outdoor seating.

2832 Bransford Ave (Nashville)

Vietnamese stop for pho, banh mi & noodle bowls, plus drinks, with indoor/outdoor seating.

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Intimate, modern eatery for casual Italian favorites (pasta and pizza) and crafted cocktails.

9040 Carothers Pkwy Ste A201 (Franklin)

Intimate, modern eatery for casual Italian favorites (pasta and pizza) and crafted cocktails.

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Daytime cafe where guests can cook their own pancakes & dabble with a big selection of toppings.

2800 Bransford Ave (Nashville)

Daytime cafe where guests can cook their own pancakes & dabble with a big selection of toppings.

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An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

2000 Meridian Blvd Ste 110 (Franklin)

An all-day menu of Southern comfort food with a creative twist, plus craft beers & cocktails.

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Comfortable, lodgelike chain with an extensive menu of steaks & seafood, plus innovative wine list.

1726 Galleria Blvd (Franklin)

Comfortable, lodgelike chain with an extensive menu of steaks & seafood, plus innovative wine list.

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Herban Market

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Comfy restaurant serving health-conscious plates and coffee, plus a gourmet market and wine bar.

3078 Maddux Way Ste 300 (Franklin)

Comfy restaurant serving health-conscious plates and coffee, plus a gourmet market and wine bar.

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