The best restaurants in Murfreesboro

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

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Parthenon Grille

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Parthenon Grille does Certified Angus steaks with house‑made butter torched tableside and finished with smoked or truffle sea salt, plus…

1962 S Church St

“Parthenon Grille does Certified Angus steaks with house‑made butter torched tableside and finished with smoked or truffle sea salt, plus Greek-with-a-twist hits like whipped feta, Oysters Rockefeller, and a legit gyro. Treat yourself this week… you’ve earned a night that tastes like victory.”

Marina's on the Square

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Marina's on the Square has been serving Murfreesboro since 1998 with traditional Italian plates and a few fun house creations, plus the…

125 N Maple St

“Marina's on the Square has been serving Murfreesboro since 1998 with traditional Italian plates and a few fun house creations, plus the pizzas and calzones they’re proud of. Grab a friend and settle in for hearty pastas, saucy slices, and a dessert you definitely said you wouldn’t share.”

From the Murfreesboro newsletter, August 3, 2026

Nacho's Mexican Restaurant - Murfreesboro

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When that guac-and-queso voice starts calling this week, Nacho's Mexican Restaurant - Murfreesboro delivers with fresh-every-day tacos,…

2962 S Rutherford Blvd A

“When that guac-and-queso voice starts calling this week, Nacho's Mexican Restaurant - Murfreesboro delivers with fresh-every-day tacos, big-as-your-plate burritos, sizzling fajitas, and a full bar stacked with margaritas and more. Pro tip, gather the crew for a molcajete feast or let them cater your next get-together.”

From the Murfreesboro newsletter, August 7, 2026

Whitt's Barbecue

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

198 Sam Ridley Pkwy E #5601 (Smyrna)

“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.

794 Nissan Dr (Smyrna)

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

Pad Thai Cafe

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Strip-mall eatery offering a varied menu of Chinese & Thai standards in casual, compact surrounds.

2568 S Church St

“Strip-mall eatery offering a varied menu of Chinese & Thai standards in casual, compact surrounds.”

Tokyo Japanese Steak House

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Lively hibachi-style eatery also serves made-to-order sushi, sake & signature cocktails.

701 President Pl #100 (Smyrna)

“Lively hibachi-style eatery also serves made-to-order sushi, sake & signature cocktails.”

Goodness Gracious Restaurant and Catering

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Country-chic cafe producing Southern-style breakfast & lunch fare at an 1812 working grist mill.

1430 Medical Center Pkwy Ste 1A

“Country-chic cafe producing Southern-style breakfast & lunch fare at an 1812 working grist mill.”

Whitt's Barbecue

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

105 Sulphur Springs Rd

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

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar

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Burgers are the main attraction at this casual, kid-friendly, rock-themed joint with a bar.

2243 Medical Center Pkwy B

“Burgers are the main attraction at this casual, kid-friendly, rock-themed joint with a bar.”

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

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Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.

2532 Medical Center Pkwy

“Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.”

Burger Bar

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Casual, hotel-based restaurant serving burgers along with beer, wine, and cocktails.

1850 Old Fort Pkwy

“Casual, hotel-based restaurant serving burgers along with beer, wine, and cocktails.”

King Noodles Thai Rest.

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Warm, relaxed eatery for Thai favorites including curries, rice bowls and noodle dishes.

1722e S Rutherford Blvd

“Warm, relaxed eatery for Thai favorites including curries, rice bowls and noodle dishes.”

Slick Pig BBQ

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BBQ sandwiches, hickory-smoked wings & mac 'n' cheese are served up in a basic, country-style space.

1920 E Main St

“BBQ sandwiches, hickory-smoked wings & mac 'n' cheese are served up in a basic, country-style space.”

Jonathan's Grille

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Casual eatery featuring beer on tap, pizzas and burgers on the menu, along with a bar and multiple TVs.

2911 Medical Center Pkwy

“Casual eatery featuring beer on tap, pizzas and burgers on the menu, along with a bar and multiple TVs.”

Single Tree BBQ

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BBQ joint, bar and caterer offering smoked meats, burgers and fried chicken, plus beer and cocktails.

2805 Old Fort Pkwy · ✓ checked Aug 5

“BBQ joint, bar and caterer offering smoked meats, burgers and fried chicken, plus beer and cocktails.”

Steakhouse Five

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Upscale spot with a chic ambiance for steaks, plus wine and cocktails.

1500 Medical Center Pkwy #1k

“Upscale spot with a chic ambiance for steaks, plus wine and cocktails.”

Miller's Ale House

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Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.

1714 Old Fort Pkwy

“Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.”

Buster's Place

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Established in 1973, this burger joint offers wings, chili & classic sides, plus a full bar.

1615 NW Broad St

“Established in 1973, this burger joint offers wings, chili & classic sides, plus a full bar.”

Sami's Brick Oven Pizzeria & Buffet

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Relaxed pizza parlor with a salad bar serving a range of styles, including gluten-free options.

129 SE Broad St

“Relaxed pizza parlor with a salad bar serving a range of styles, including gluten-free options.”

Five Senses Restaurant, Bar & Catering

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Inventive, seasonal New American cuisine & cocktails offered in vibrant, industrial-chic surrounds.

1602 W Northfield Blvd #515

“Inventive, seasonal New American cuisine & cocktails offered in vibrant, industrial-chic surrounds.”

Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

2706 Old Fort Pkwy A

“Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.”

Champy's Murfreesboro

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Family-run chain dishing up fried chicken, tamales, gumbo, and more in a relaxed setting.

1290 NW Broad St

“Family-run chain dishing up fried chicken, tamales, gumbo, and more in a relaxed setting.”

Blaze Pizza

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

2314 Medical Center Pkwy

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

IHOP

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Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.

1728 Old Fort Pkwy

“Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.”

Twin Yolk

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Warm spot serving breakfast and lunch staples such as omelets and pancake platters.

1630 S Church St #101

“Warm spot serving breakfast and lunch staples such as omelets and pancake platters.”

Demos' Restaurant

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

1115 NW Broad St

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

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Murfreesboro

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Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.

113 N Maple St

“Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.”

Blue Coast Burrito

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Colorful counter-serve chain serving burritos, tacos & other California-style Mexican eats.

1122 Memorial Blvd

“Colorful counter-serve chain serving burritos, tacos & other California-style Mexican eats.”

Farmers Family Restaurant

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Family-friendly spot for buffet-style Southern eats such as mac 'n' cheese & bread pudding.

1958 Old Fort Pkwy

“Family-friendly spot for buffet-style Southern eats such as mac 'n' cheese & bread pudding.”

The Chop House

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

541 N Thompson Ln

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

The Taco Shop

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Friendly place serving a range of tacos, including the popular birria variety.

2181 Old Fort Pkwy

“Friendly place serving a range of tacos, including the popular birria variety.”

Luca's Pizzeria

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Casual, clean, family-run venue featuring pizza and other italian staples such as calzones.

2658 New Salem Hwy A6b

“Casual, clean, family-run venue featuring pizza and other italian staples such as calzones.”

Sam's Place - Murfreesboro

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Local chain serving pizzas, burgers, BBQ, pub grub & more in a sports-bar atmosphere.

1720 Old Fort Pkwy

“Local chain serving pizzas, burgers, BBQ, pub grub & more in a sports-bar atmosphere.”

First Watch

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

1970 Medical Center Pkwy A

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

Boro Bourbon & Brews

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Casual bar and eatery featuring burgers, wings, mac and cheese, and beers.

124 N Maple St

“Casual bar and eatery featuring burgers, wings, mac and cheese, and beers.”

Maple Street Biscuit Company

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Casual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch.

1911 Medical Center Pkwy A

“Casual cafe serving biscuit sandwiches & Southern sides for breakfast & lunch.”

Camino Real - Memorial

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Popular Mexican dishes, such as burritos & fajitas, served up in a relaxed setting.

3359 Memorial Blvd

“Popular Mexican dishes, such as burritos & fajitas, served up in a relaxed setting.”

Mimi's Cafe

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Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.

2625 Medical Center Pkwy

“Casual chain restaurant serving French & American staples in a rustic-inspired setting.”

MISSION BBQ

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Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.

2314 Medical Center Pkwy

“Casual chain featuring BBQ & classic sides, plus memorabilia honoring soldiers & first responders.”

Outback Steakhouse

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

1968 Old Fort Pkwy

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

Toot's Broad Street

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Festive spot serving burgers, wings, ribs, seafood & other familiar comfort food eats.

860 NW Broad St

“Festive spot serving burgers, wings, ribs, seafood & other familiar comfort food eats.”

Mexico Tipico

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Casual eatery whipping up homestyle Mexican specialties such as tacos, burritos and enchiladas.

2021 S Church St

“Casual eatery whipping up homestyle Mexican specialties such as tacos, burritos and enchiladas.”

Primrose Table

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Comfortable, upscale locale serving comfort food, plus craft beer, cocktails, and wine.

1650 Memorial Blvd

“Comfortable, upscale locale serving comfort food, plus craft beer, cocktails, and wine.”

Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken & Wings

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Nashville hot chicken spot for spicy fried-chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders, as well as wings and waffle fries.

3119 Medical Center Pkwy

“Nashville hot chicken spot for spicy fried-chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders, as well as wings and waffle fries.”

Brunch and Brew Cafe

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Breakfast, lunch, and coffee are offered at this casual cafe, known for its donuts and bubble tea.

1220 E Northfield Blvd C

“Breakfast, lunch, and coffee are offered at this casual cafe, known for its donuts and bubble tea.”

Puckett's Restaurant

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Casual buffet eatery and grocery store dishing up southern dishes and live music performances.

114 N Church St

“Casual buffet eatery and grocery store dishing up southern dishes and live music performances.”

Metro Diner

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Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.

711 N Thompson Ln I

“Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.”

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

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

436 N Thompson Ln

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

The Alley on Main

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Steaks, seafood, pastas & sandwiches served in a relaxed space with a full bar & homemade desserts.

223 W Main St

“Steaks, seafood, pastas & sandwiches served in a relaxed space with a full bar & homemade desserts.”

Carrabba's Italian Grill

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Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

544 N Thompson Ln E

“Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.”

Bonchon Murfreesboro - Memorial Blvd

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Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.

1718 Memorial Blvd

“Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.”

In-N-Out Burger

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

2508 Medical Center Pkwy

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

Uncle Maddio's Pizza

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Customers can build their own pizzas & salads, assembly-line style, at this family-friendly chain.

125 Wendelwood Dr A

“Customers can build their own pizzas & salads, assembly-line style, at this family-friendly chain.”

Texas Roadhouse

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

116 John R Rice Blvd

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

TEN SECONDS RICE NOODLE

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Casual restaurant famed for its variety of rice noodles (including beef, seafood shrimp and fish variations), including hot-pot style bowls…

836 N Thompson Ln

“Casual restaurant famed for its variety of rice noodles (including beef, seafood shrimp and fish variations), including hot-pot style bowls and dumplings.”

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