27 Best American Restaurants in Hendersonville

“Kody was fantastic and went the extra mile to help get our special diet request “right “. Thanks Kody“

“Great food and atmosphere. Only restaurant where I’ve heard music by Sinatra, Patsy Cline and the Stones. Very cool 😎“

“We went somewhere else for breakfast this morning and regretted it! If we get breakfast it's almost always either Red Rooster or Waffle House. Never going anywhere else again! The Roo has never disappointed. They're quick, delicious, very fairly priced! The servers are on top of it! I even had a rough morning getting my 4 year old in the door and a server opened her arms and he jumped right in them, giving her a big hug. Totally changed his mood around. We love Red Rooster. 🥰“

“The food here is amazing, but my favorite is the chicken Alfredo. It is awesome. Friendly and professional staff and awesome management would recommend this place.“

“I stopped by last night after seeing the new Thor. The lady at the window was by far one of the nicest drive thru attendant. I said to the gentleman that brought my food out, to tell his manager that I said she was one of the friendliest night shift workers I've ever came across. Bless her heart for working with all teenagers. 🥰“

“My family and I enjoyed a great lunch today! The food was delicious and the menu is large with many choices. My husband got the catfish and said it was delicious and the hush puppies were the best he has ever eaten! My son got a full rack of ribs and they fell off the bone! I had the smash burger and it was great, we can’t wait to go back and try the BBQ!“

“The service was absolutely amazing!! Our waitress was amazing! The manager was amazing! I was so surprised as I have never been to a restaurant with such good service.“

“Excellent service from wait staff. particularly Mercedes. Refills were handled before I could ask.Baked schrod was really good.“

“First visit today and found a new favorite place to eat!!! Had the Cinnamon Roll Pancake and home fries eggs and bacon. Delicious food and friendly staff! Thank you!!“

“Love this place! The best burgers!!“

“Had a lovely dinner time on a Tuesday night. The hostess was friendly and we got seated pretty much right away. We ordered the Salmon bowl with chicken noodle soup and Bison burger with jalapenos.
The food was superb! Generous portions, great atmosphere. We were able to hold a conversation without being drowned out by music. There were plenty of tv screens from different angles to choose what game to watch. Overall great experience, will definitely be back to try the prime rib.“

“We love Keke's! Delicious food and great service!“

“What a great experience. Cool set up and amazing food. Stephanie took great care of us and the owners are most certainly some special ladies. My wife and I couldn’t recommend this place enough, it is sooo good and we will be back often!“

“I feel like this place doesn't get enough credit. Great food. Great staff. Great local hangout. Never had a bad meal or time at Sam's.“

“Super special Valentines celebration at Waffle House this year! The decorations were adorable inside (and outside), food was yum, and the staff was incredible! ❤️“

“We visited this location Thursday afternoon for lunch and had excellent service and food. Highly recommend you visit this location.“

“Took my girlfriend for her birthday. It is an awesome place to hang out and listen to live music. Our waitresses were very attentive and took GREAT care of us. We split the bbq nachos and they tasted great. The BBQ was so tender and had a great flavor. The decor is so music and Middle Tennessee. We actually met the owner, who lives locally. We will definitely be back.“

“Great place highly recommend“

“Great food and great service. Make sure to get on the waitlist list online so you don’t wait long once you get there. Yum!!!“

“We love Waffle House. It’s always on the list of places we go when our son visits from Philadelphia. He missed it!“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Demos’ in Hendersonville for the first time, and from the moment we sat down, I knew we were in for a great experience. Our server, Phoenix, was clearly new and a bit nervous at first, but let me tell you—he absolutely knocked it out of the park. Having owned my own restaurant in the past, I know what makes a great server, and if I could have hired five more of this guy, I would have in a heartbeat. He understood the assignment and executed it flawlessly. His attentiveness, professionalism, and genuine effort to make our dining experience top-notch were beyond impressive. As for the food—Demos’ lived up to its reputation. The menu had a great selection, and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for a casual yet quality meal. If you’re in the Hendersonville area and looking for great food paired with exceptional service, ask for Phoenix at Demos’—you won’t be disappointed!“

“So good and amazing service!“

“Good food & great service“

“Went to Hendersonville Tn Captain D’s tonight. There were three people working when there should have been four. The girls were very busy. We were eating in. They explained that we might have to wait a little longer since they were understaffed. We said that was fine. They couldn’t have been nicer. Our food came out perfect and was very good. Unfortunately, we only got Tanya and Melissa’s names and not the person who was in the kitchen. They did a great job in spite of being super busy and understaffed. They’re the best.“

“We recently dined at Cheddar’s, and our experience was absolutely made by our server, Gwen. From the moment we sat down, Gwen was warm, welcoming, and full of positive energy. She was incredibly attentive, checking in just the right amount and making sure we had everything we needed.

What really stood out was Gwen’s charisma—she brought such a fun, friendly vibe to the table that it felt like we were being served by someone who genuinely cared about our experience. It’s rare to find someone who can balance professionalism with personality so effortlessly.

Thanks to Gwen, we left with smiles on our faces. She’s a true asset to the Cheddar’s team, and we’ll definitely be back to see her again!“

“I want to thank Mr. Tim personally at this location. He was very helpful and he actually cares about his customers. He came out the back and walked around the whole dining area to ask everyone sitting down if they needed anything and if the food was good. Y’all should give him a higher position or raise. Thank you for the amazing customer service. On the other hand, the food was amazing and done exactly like I wanted it to order.“

“We eat there a couple of times a month for lunch. Alexis is the waitress and she is so efficient. She is the only waitress but can take care of all the tables. The food is always good and the service is excellent. I’m not sure how she does it alone but she pulls it off. So kind and efficient. She needs a raise. Such an asset to the company.“