The best restaurants in Hendersonville

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

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Casual eatery with a large menu featuring Mexican favorites. Artwork adorns the walls.

277 Gleaves St (Madison)

Casual eatery with a large menu featuring Mexican favorites. Artwork adorns the walls.

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Los Amigos

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Family-friendly venue for classic Mexican eats, such as tacos, enchiladas and fajitas, plus beers and margaritas, as well as live music on…

4700 Lebanon Pike (Hermitage)

Family-friendly venue for classic Mexican eats, such as tacos, enchiladas and fajitas, plus beers and margaritas, as well as live music on Fridays.

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Casa Vieja

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Fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas & margaritas served up in a colorful, low-key atmosphere.

206 N Anderson Ln a100

Fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas & margaritas served up in a colorful, low-key atmosphere.

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Pizza restaurant featuring New York-style pies served by the slice and by the pie.

305 Indian Lake Blvd

Pizza restaurant featuring New York-style pies served by the slice and by the pie.

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Marco's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

840 N Blue Jay Way Ste 101 (Gallatin)

Counter-serve chain serving up a menu of specialty or custom pizzas for takeout or delivery.

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Casual pizza joint offering gluten-free crusts, wings and beer, plus salad, meatballs and hot chicken.

1483 Nashville Pike Ste 403 (Gallatin)

Casual pizza joint offering gluten-free crusts, wings and beer, plus salad, meatballs and hot chicken.

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Fast-casual spot offering made-to-order pasta bowls, plus sandwiches, cheesecake, and salads.

2619 Lebanon Pike (Nashville)

Fast-casual spot offering made-to-order pasta bowls, plus sandwiches, cheesecake, and salads.

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Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.

1152 Nashville Pike Unit 062 (Gallatin)

Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

101 Belvedere Dr N (Gallatin)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

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Sho Pizza Bar

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Sho Pizza Bar is East Nashville’s lively neo-Neapolitan spot where 72-hour fermented dough hits a Stefano Ferrara wood-fired oven stoked…

1309 McGavock Pk (Nashville)

Sho Pizza Bar is East Nashville’s lively neo-Neapolitan spot where 72-hour fermented dough hits a Stefano Ferrara wood-fired oven stoked with local white oak. This week, snag the chef’s counter view of the pizzaiolos and see why it’s a Bib Gourmand favorite.

From the Nashville newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Part of a chain featuring pizza from a wood-fired brick oven, plus sandwiches & craft beers.

300 Indian Lake Blvd

Part of a chain featuring pizza from a wood-fired brick oven, plus sandwiches & craft beers.

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Drive-through for tacos, burritos and nachos, plus fajitas as well.

500 W Main St

Drive-through for tacos, burritos and nachos, plus fajitas as well.

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Bright, family-friendly sports bar & grill with comfort food, BBQ, tap beers, 30+ TVs & a patio.

4770 Lebanon Pike (Hermitage)

Bright, family-friendly sports bar & grill with comfort food, BBQ, tap beers, 30+ TVs & a patio.

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Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

5582 Old Hickory Blvd (Hermitage)

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

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Casual restaurant offering traditional Mexican dishes such as fajitas and seafood, plus margaritas.

11177 Lebanon Rd (Mt. Juliet)

Casual restaurant offering traditional Mexican dishes such as fajitas and seafood, plus margaritas.

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Mexican eatery serving tacos, Fajitas and burritos in a laid-back setting, plus margaritas.

4 Industrial Park Dr

Mexican eatery serving tacos, Fajitas and burritos in a laid-back setting, plus margaritas.

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BBQ eatery featuring burgers, brisket and chicken amid a casual atmosphere. Also available are pulled pork sandwiches and ribs.

3560 N Mt Juliet Rd (Mt. Juliet)

BBQ eatery featuring burgers, brisket and chicken amid a casual atmosphere. Also available are pulled pork sandwiches and ribs.

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Old-school family-friendly pizza parlor doling out made-to-order pies, veal piccata & calzones.

3912 Lebanon Pike (Hermitage)

Old-school family-friendly pizza parlor doling out made-to-order pies, veal piccata & calzones.

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The Paper Mill

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Breakfasts, pancakes, pizza, sandwiches and hamburgers served in a relaxed space with a bar.

4066 N Mt Juliet Rd (Mt. Juliet)

Breakfasts, pancakes, pizza, sandwiches and hamburgers served in a relaxed space with a bar.

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Casual cafe turning out lattes and breakfast sandwiches, plus house-baked pastries.

4219 Lebanon Pike (Hermitage)

Casual cafe turning out lattes and breakfast sandwiches, plus house-baked pastries.

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Whitt's Barbecue

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Local BBQ chain offering hickory-smoked meats, wings & sides in a low-key counter-service setting.

1767 N Mt Juliet Rd (Mt. Juliet)

Local BBQ chain offering hickory-smoked meats, wings & sides in a low-key counter-service setting.

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Waffle House

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Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

1090 W Main St

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

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Pizza, simple Italian dishes & wine are served in this modern, spacious eatery with booth seating.

4613 Lebanon Pike (Hermitage)

Pizza, simple Italian dishes & wine are served in this modern, spacious eatery with booth seating.

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The Chop House

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Informal chain outpost serving grilled steaks, prime rib & seafood, plus a variety of wines.

200 N Anderson Ln

Informal chain outpost serving grilled steaks, prime rib & seafood, plus a variety of wines.

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Eating Thai

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Family-run Thai spot for flavorful plates, including curries and stir-fries, served in a relaxed space.

115 Walton Ferry Rd

Family-run Thai spot for flavorful plates, including curries and stir-fries, served in a relaxed space.

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Rock’n Dough Pizza & Brewery is the neighborhood spot for artisan pies, grinders, pastas, and burgers paired with house-brewed beers. The…

2145 Nashville Pike Ste 104 (Gallatin)

Rock’n Dough Pizza & Brewery is the neighborhood spot for artisan pies, grinders, pastas, and burgers paired with house-brewed beers. The dough’s made daily, the Wisconsin cheese blend hits right, and everything’s prepped in-house, so grab a table this week and call it dinner well played.

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Yummy Pho Bac

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Casual Vietnamese restaurant offering familiar comfort foods, plus beer and wine.

2037 N Mt Juliet Rd (Mt. Juliet)

Casual Vietnamese restaurant offering familiar comfort foods, plus beer and wine.

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SIMPLY THAI

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Simple, family-run Thai outlet preparing traditional, hand-cooked dishes without MSG.

3418 Old Hickory Blvd (Old Hickory)

Simple, family-run Thai outlet preparing traditional, hand-cooked dishes without MSG.

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Lyncoya Cafe

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Burgers, shrimp and grits, and other American eats offered in a cozy space with daily specials and a full bar.

101 Sanders Ferry Rd

Burgers, shrimp and grits, and other American eats offered in a cozy space with daily specials and a full bar.

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Casual spot serving steaks and other classic American fare alongside a selection of beers, wine and cocktails.

230 E Main St

Casual spot serving steaks and other classic American fare alongside a selection of beers, wine and cocktails.

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Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.

264 E Main St

Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked BBQ & cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads & classic sides.

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Unpretentious, strip-mall eatery offering Korean & Japanese fare such as BBQ & sushi dishes.

1650 Nashville Pike #700 (Gallatin)

Unpretentious, strip-mall eatery offering Korean & Japanese fare such as BBQ & sushi dishes.

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Veteran, laid-back place offering BBQ pork sandwiches & platters, plus other meats & country sides.

1212 W Main St

Veteran, laid-back place offering BBQ pork sandwiches & platters, plus other meats & country sides.

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Relaxed pub serving burgers and other casual fare, plus beer, wine and spirits.

4136 N Mt Juliet Rd (Mt. Juliet)

Relaxed pub serving burgers and other casual fare, plus beer, wine and spirits.

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Double Dogs

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Casual sports bar with a dog-friendly patio serving burgers, hot dogs, and other pub fare.

1620 Nashville Pike (Gallatin)

Casual sports bar with a dog-friendly patio serving burgers, hot dogs, and other pub fare.

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Tacos el pelón

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Casual taco truck offering comfort food and small plates for lunch and dinner.

5851 Old Hickory Blvd (Hermitage)

Casual taco truck offering comfort food and small plates for lunch and dinner.

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UMAMI THAI

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Traditional Japanese and Thai specialties, including sushi, are served at this casual restaurant.

5532 Old Hickory Blvd (Hermitage)

Traditional Japanese and Thai specialties, including sushi, are served at this casual restaurant.

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Laid-back restaurant serving American standards like fried fish and homemade pie, while highlighting music and square dancing.

3600 Long Hollow Pike (Goodlettsville)

Laid-back restaurant serving American standards like fried fish and homemade pie, while highlighting music and square dancing.

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BBQ joint providing slow-smoked dishes & traditional Southern sides, plus fried chicken & catfish.

2719 Lebanon Pike (Nashville)

BBQ joint providing slow-smoked dishes & traditional Southern sides, plus fried chicken & catfish.

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Relaxed restaurant offering vegan dishes & gluten-free baked goods, plus smoothies, coffee & tea.

2414 Lebanon Pike (Nashville)

Relaxed restaurant offering vegan dishes & gluten-free baked goods, plus smoothies, coffee & tea.

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Clean chicken spot serving hot, medium or mild fried fare such as tenders and wings.

3231 Gallatin Pike (Nashville)

Clean chicken spot serving hot, medium or mild fried fare such as tenders and wings.

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Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

540 Opry Mills Dr (Nashville)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

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Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.

514 Opry Mills Dr (Nashville)

Informal Texas-themed chain offers a meaty menu & full bar amid cattle kitsch decor.

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