The best restaurants in Hendersonville

Longtime fast-food chain serving square burgers on steamed buns, plus breakfast items & kids' meals.

Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

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

Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Traditional American fare including pasta, meat & chicken served in a circa-1922 building.

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

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

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

Fast-food chain featuring Mexican-inspired tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfast fare.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

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

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

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

Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

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

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.

PizzaForno brings a fresh twist to the pizza run: choose a pizza at its automated pizzeria, and it’s baked to order in minutes. You can also take one home to bake later, handy for those evenings when cooking feels like too many steps.

From the Lebanon newsletter, November 10, 2026

Little Pancho's Express serves Mexican favorites made with fresh, nutritious ingredients, with a brunch buffet for anyone ready to make a meal of it. They also offer catering for local gatherings, so you can put the cooking plan in someone else’s hands for a change.

King Hot Nashville Chicken & Gyros brings together crispy Nashville hot chicken tenders and sandwiches, Greek gyros, smash burgers, and wings, so your group can debate dinner without everyone needing to agree on one cuisine. A handy Lebanon pick when you want something hearty with a little kick.

Whitt’s Barbecue serves pulled pork, chicken, beef and ribs, with familiar sides like vinegar-based coleslaw, baked beans and mac and cheese. Grab a sandwich or plate at the counter, or bring home a family pack when feeding a few people sounds easier than negotiating dinner one order at a time.

Oscar's Taco Shops - Hendersonville serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more, with family recipes made from scratch and fresh ingredients. It’s a handy local pick when you want to build your own meal and can’t quite decide between a taco and a burrito.

El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant serves familiar Mexican favorites, including cheese dip, chimichangas, and Arroz con Queso, with grilled chicken or steak over rice and melted cheese. It’s a friendly spot to settle in for a relaxed meal, with patio seating and TVs for catching a game.

When eggs, bacon, and French toast sound like the right kind of morning plan, Red Rooster Cafe serves up familiar American cafe fare in Hendersonville. It’s a straightforward local pick for a hearty breakfast, with lunch on the menu too.

From the Hendersonville newsletter, November 9, 2026

Roma Pizza & Pasta serves classic pies alongside creative combinations like bacon cheeseburger, Greek and chicken basil pesto pizzas, with vegan pizzas on the menu too. If your crew can’t agree on a topping, subs, wings, calzones and pasta dinners make settling the question a little easier.

For po’boys, hearty gumbo, and beignets dusted with powdered sugar, Roux's Creole Cafe brings a welcome taste of New Orleans to Gallatin.

El Gallito Supermercado describes itself as a neighborhood market for authentic Mexican goods, and its website also features praise for the good food and welcoming atmosphere. Stop in when you’re craving Mexican flavors, whether you’re shopping for something familiar or looking for a new favorite.

Whitt's Barbecue serves pulled pork, turkey, smoked ribs and baked hot wings, with classic sides like vinegar-based coleslaw and mac and cheese. Grab a sandwich or plate for yourself, or bring home a family pack when dinner needs to feed more than one hungry person.

Classic burger chain serving customizable burgers, hand-cut fries & shakes.

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

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

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Italian chain offering an array of specialty pizzas, plus classic pastas & salads.

Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

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

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

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

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

Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

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

Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

Down-to-earth chain offering American standards like burgers & ribs, plus signature cocktails.

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

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Italian classics & traditional American dishes such as steaks & chops served in a homey environment.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

Branch of a fast-food chain known for its drive-thru BBQ, burgers & more than 40 milkshake flavors.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Family-run pizzeria turning out classic pies, sandwiches & wings in time-tested surroundings.

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Sushi, sashimi & specialty rolls round out a menu of familiar Chinese & Japanese dishes.

Southern-inspired fast-food chain known for fried chicken & biscuit, plus signature sides.

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

Chain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Longtime fast-food chain serving square burgers on steamed buns, plus breakfast items & kids' meals.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.

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

Understated venue dispensing classic Mexican grub from tacos to burritos plus beers & margaritas.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Local juice-bar chain offering specialty drinks, cleanses & health-conscious snacks.

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

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

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

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

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.

Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

Down-to-earth chain offering American standards like burgers & ribs, plus signature cocktails.

Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

Fast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.

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