23 Best Southern Restaurants near Smyrna

Breaking Bread Southern • $
119 Front St, Smyrna

Customers` Favorites

Meatloaf Mashed Potoes Green Beans Corn and Roll
Chicken and Dressing Apples Smashed Potatoes
Meatloaf Smashed Potatoes Turnip Greens
Beans Mashed Potatoes & Macaroni Cheese
Meatloaf Mac and Cheese and Greens
Green Beans Macaroni & Cheese
Chicken and Dumplings
Chicken & Dumplings
Macaroni and Cheese
Chicken & Dressing

“Best chicken and dumplings I’ve ever had. Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and green beans out of this world. Our office has them cater us due to the food and amazing owner/cook.“

4.7 Superb67 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
372 Sam Ridley Pkwy W, Smyrna

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Pecan Salad
Chicken Salad Platter
Broccoli Salad
Spinach Salad
Fruity Fran
Grape Salad
Fancy Nancy
Dixie Chick
The Chick

“Very good salads with different choices. They also have soups, sandwiches and sweet treats.

All very good!

We had three scoops of salads which I forget the name of it where we had the Cranberry Kelli, the Fancy Nancy, and another one.

We also had a piece of the white chocolate layered cake, but this dessert did not impress me to be honest.

Very good food, nice place which I am looking forward to checking when I’m back home in Texas.

Parking: Business is in a commercial strip having their own/shared parking spaces

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Parking and seating available, one would need help with the door though“

4.1 Good68 Reviews
Southern Spoon Catering & Food Truck Comfort Food • $
1303 Plaza Dr, Smyrna

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Waffles with a Side of Nashville Hot Cauliflower
Classic Club with Potato Salad
Champagne Chicken Mac & Cheese
Spicy Yellow Corn Cheese Grits
Banana Pudding Beignets
Sweet Potato Cornbread
Nashville Hot Chicken
Fried Bologna Sandwich
Classic Club Sandwich
Chicken & Waffle

“We hired Southern Spoon to cater our wedding and it was the best decision to do so! Adam and his team are true professionals, deliver quality service, and the food was wonderful. Our guests are still talking about the overall catering experience. We would highly recommend Southern Spoon for your event catering and private dinners.“

4.7 Superb171 Reviews
Better Days BBQ Barbecue • $
11469 Old Nashville Hwy, Smyrna

Customers` Favorites

One Half Pint Pulled Pork BBQ
Hickory Smoked Chicken Wings
One Pint Pulled Pork BBQ
Baked Beans with BBQ
Pepsi Products 20 Oz
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Sliced Brisket Plate
Macaroni and Cheese
Pulled Pork Nachos
Large Family Pack

“GET THE GRAPE-O-LEEN!!
Wings - YES.
Baked potato w/ meat - YES.
Banana Pudding - YES.
Brisket - YES.
Ribs - YES.
Pulled Pork - YES.

I've tried nearly the whole menu, and it's so good! I didn't have one bad thing. They have this ranch dressing that is, well, I nearly DRANK it. Also, the brisket nachos are straight up amazing. For real!!

Parking: Plenty of parking and a good location.“

4.6 Superb58 Reviews
Whitt's Barbecue Barbecue • $
198 Sam Ridley Pkwy E #5601, Smyrna

Customers` Favorites

Loaded Baked Potato
Baked Beans
Pulled Pork
Full Slab
Turkey

“The baked potato needs to bake a little longer“

4.3 Superb29 Reviews
Jim 'N Nick's Barbecue • $
523 Sam Ridley Pkwy W, Smyrna

Customers` Favorites

Loaded Baked Potato with Brisket
Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork
The John T Pimento Cheeseburger
Feast Bar-B-Q Pork Dinner 3-4
Half Dozen Cheese Biscuits
Carolina-Style Pork Plate
Our Original Pulled Pork
Pitmaster Nacho Platter
Chopped Southern Salad
The Pulled Pork Plate

“food is good but Horrible costumer service. Angela is the name of the waitress. ignored us and not very pleasant talking to us or don't even care. its not even 30 minutes us eating the food and she can't wait to make us go. I'm still eating and she already snatched my plate that I need to put my fork to the plate that I'm eating and just hand it to her. take note I'm still chewing my food. that is so rude. Manager or supervisor should do something about her she got attitude and racist against me and my boyfriend since we the only asain eating.“

3.8 Good151 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
2697 Highwood Blvd, Smyrna

Customers` Favorites

Fried Okra Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes Delivery: No Curbside pickup: Yes
The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Mamma's French Toast Breakfast
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Cracker Barrell Sampler
Country Vegetable Plate
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Chicken Fried Chicken

“Are service was great too. I love the Smyrna, Tn location“

3.8 Good380 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
955 Industrial Blvd, Smyrna

Customers` Favorites

Costillas BBQ Acompañadas Con Pure Y Papa Al Horno
Chicken Tender Platter No 8 Special
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Cheddar's Trio Sampler
Cheddar's Cheese Fries

“Celebrating my God sister birthday for brunch . John N was our waiter . Excellent customer service very polite . The food was hot and very good. 5 ⭐️to John he made sure our drinks was always full , he keep those honey buttery croissant coming ? we will be back .“

3.7 Good215 Reviews
Kleer-Vu Lunchroom Southern • $
226 S Highland Ave, Murfreesboro - 12.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cornbread Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Meat and 3 Featuring Fried Chicken
Cornbread Cabbage Black Eyed Peas
Double Cheeseburger and Fries
Sandwich Whiting Fish Fillet
Fried Chicken Mash Potatoes
Bar BQ Ribs & Three Vegs
Fried Chicken with Sides
BBQ Shoulder Sandwich
Whiting with 2 Sides

“Wonderful food and the best fried chicken!! Great Family run business! ❤️“

4.6 Superb56 Reviews
Jeff's Family Friendly Restaurant Southern • $
467 S Hancock St, Murfreesboro - 12.54 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Dressing Green Beans
Fried Chicken and Cornbread
Turnip Greens Fried Okra
Smothered Pork Chops
Macaroni and Cheese
Country Fried Steak
Chicken & Dressing
Strawberry Cake
Mashed Potatoes
Banana Pudding

“Always so good! It’s a hidden gem.“

4.2 Good78 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
2855 Medical Center Pkwy Suite F, Murfreesboro - 9.11 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Salad Croissant Sandwich
Spicy Pimento Cheese
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Loaded Potato Soup
Broccoli Salad Side
Olivia's Old South
Cranberry Kelli
Broccoli Salad
Extra Crackers
Bread Options

“Classic Carol, Fruity Fran, and Olivia’s Old South are my go to chicken salads. So good!“

4.1 Good76 Reviews
Goodness Gracious Restaurant and Catering American • $
1430 Medical Center Pkwy #1a, Murfreesboro - 10.19 miles

Customers` Favorites

Meat Lovers Omelette with French Toast
Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict
Short Stack Chocolate French Toast
OH My Goodness Breakfast Plate
Chicken and Waffle Benedict
Pineapple Cheese Casserole
Cinnarnon Swirl Pancakes
Biscuits & Mill Sausage
Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

“Definitely in our rotation for breakfast locations. Outdoor seating is available if weather permits.“

4.6 Superb149 Reviews
Happy's Sports Lounge Sports Bar • $
302 W Main St, Murfreesboro - 11.72 miles

Customers` Favorites

Veggie Flatbread
Pulled Pork
Cheese Dip
Pretzel
Slider
Pizza

“I love this place good vibes good drinks only thing they close to early. I hope 2:30am is in there future soon lol.“

4.5 Superb100 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
138 Chaffin Pl, Murfreesboro - 10.71 miles

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Sides for Mama's French Toast Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Momma's French Toast Breakfast
Momma's Pancake Breakfast
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Southern Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Chicken
Hashbrown Casserole

“I can get a meat and two vegetables for a family of 5 in a reasonable time. The sides could have been a cup larger in size.“

4.1 Good264 Reviews
Bone's Fish & More Seafood • $
2597 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville - 9.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Open Face Catfish Plate
Polish Sausage Plate
Whiting Fish Dinner
Strawberry Cake
Whiting Plate
Fish Sandwich
Catfish Combo
Polish Plate
Polish Combo
Chess Square

“I had concern with my last visit.After I explained the cashier so understanding and professional.. I will be back the foid was Great the seasoning was on point.. I will be back for that carmel cake.....“

4.1 Good52 Reviews
Seasons Of Murfreesboro Restaurant & Lounge American • $
2227 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro - 10.56 miles

Customers` Favorites

Southwest Cheese Dip & Chips
Southern Style Green Beans
Southwest Cheese Nachos
Seasons Meatloaf Dinner
Cauliflower Crust Pizza
Season's Burger & Fries
Southwest Cheese Fries
Brisket Burger & Fries
Grilled Chicken Salad
Country Fried Steak

“great staff, food and atmosphere!“

4 Good74 Reviews
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q Barbecue • $
436 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro - 10.17 miles

Customers` Favorites

Carolina Style Pork Plate
Our Original Pulled Pork
Not so Naked Baked Potato
Classic Pulled Pork Plate
Pound of Pulled Chicken
Deviled Eggs Appetizer
Chopped Southern Salad
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Loaded Baked Potato

“I went thru the drive thru today and Lawanna helped me! She was excellent in every way!! The food was excellent too! I got a bowl of chili and 6smoked wings with the morgan county white sauce! Am so full after the wings that I’ll save the chili for dinner! Will definitely be back!! She even gave my frenchy some dog treats! ❤️😋“

4 Good139 Reviews
H&T's Home Cooking Soul Food • $
2264 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville - 10.31 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Dressing Macaroni and Cheese and Turnip Greens
Macaroni and Cheese Green Beans Mashed Potatoes
Cabbage Mac and Cheese Pork Chop and Cornbread
Fried Green Tomatoes
Sweet Potato Patties
Country Fried Steak
Chicken & Dressing
Fried Pork Chop
Fried Chicken
Banana Pudding

“They don’t make enough starts for this place . Best food I’ve had in a lonnnngg time“

3.9 Good117 Reviews
Slim Chickens Chicken • $
229 N Thompson Ln, Murfreesboro - 10.28 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich Meal
Strawberry Cheesecake Jar Dessert
Chicken Strips with Fries
Wings and Tenders Combo
Chicken & Waffles
Chicken Tenders
Tenders & Wings
Fried Mushrooms
Honey Mustard
Fried Pickles

“I love Slim Chickens food....but after tonight, I'm a fan of their service as well! We placed a delivery order through the app. Our food showed up but the driver didn't even ring the bell. They dropped our food off on the sidewalk. We figured out it was there because our dog barked when they pulled out of the driveway. Our food was right....hot and fresh but the 3 dessert jars were missing...which shouldn't be an issue except they are fairly pricey (but totally worth it). I called the delivery persons phone and he said "no english" and hung up on me. I sent a text to him hoping that he was using Google translate and he came back to our house. My husband went to meet him in the drive and all he said was "that's all they gave me. call store". We called the store and the manager got on the phone. I explained the situation to him and he remembered putting the 3 jars with our order so he knew the driver had kept the desserts. He gave me a choice of a refund or he would send our desserts to us....no questions asked. Our desserts showed up 15 minutes later by a great driver (Emma) and all ended well. Great service and food by the Thompson Lane location!!!!!“

3.9 Good164 Reviews
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen American • $
1829 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro - 10.9 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steak Dinner with Idaho Mashed Potatoes with Broccoli
Monte Cristo with Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Cheddar’S Legendary Monster Cookie
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Honey Butter Croissants
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Country Fried Chicken
Santa Fe Spinach Dip
Homemade Onion Rings

“Cheddar's is one of our goto's for family get togethers. This was our first time at this location. The food was on par with the other locations we have dined at, however the atmosphere was extremely loud. I'm good with the typical chatter over a meal that occurs, but for some reason the young children here seem to be screening a lot. Our server Christy (Brianna) was great. She kept our table clear and our glasses full. The wait on a weekend for a group of 6 was right about 40 minutes for dinner.“

3.9 Good164 Reviews
Prince’s Hot Chicken Chicken • $$
4060 Cane Ridge Pkwy #102, Antioch - 7.94 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fingers and Fries
Chicken Tenders and Fries
The Andre Chicken Sandwich
Hot Chicken Salad Platter
Hot Chicken Done Right
Hot Chicken Sandwich
Potato Salad - Pint
Mils Medium Quarter
Wingettes and Fries
Hot Chicken Bowl

“Good service at S side of Nashville Tennessee 🥘 cake, drinks ,“

3.9 Good186 Reviews
Puckett's Restaurant American • $
114 N Church St, Murfreesboro - 11.83 miles

Customers` Favorites

Leiper’S Fork Favorite
Southern Fried Chicken
Skillet Mac and Cheese
Chicken Fried Chicken
Puckett's BBQ Platter
Nashville Hot Chicken
Skillet Cinnamon Roll
Nashville Cheesesteak
Piggy Mac and Cheese
Chicken and Waffles

“This particular Puckett’s is so very comfortable and family friendly. Plus the music of #TheMightyTrainWrecks was outstanding.“

3.9 Good321 Reviews
Slim Chickens Chicken • $
3261 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro - 9.23 miles

Customers` Favorites

Strawberry Cheesecake Jar Dessert
Plain Grilled Chicken Tenders
Chocolate Chip Brownie
Fried Pickles
French Fries
Olivier Salad
Brownie Tray
Buffalo Wrap
Slim's Salad
Hungry Meal

“I love Slim Chickens food....but after tonight, I'm a fan of their service as well! We placed a delivery order through the app. Our food showed up but the driver didn't even ring the bell. They dropped our food off on the sidewalk. We figured out it was there because our dog barked when they pulled out of the driveway. Our food was right....hot and fresh but the 3 dessert jars were missing...which shouldn't be an issue except they are fairly pricey (but totally worth it). I called the delivery persons phone and he said "no english" and hung up on me. I sent a text to him hoping that he was using Google translate and he came back to our house. My husband went to meet him in the drive and all he said was "that's all they gave me. call store". We called the store and the manager got on the phone. I explained the situation to him and he remembered putting the 3 jars with our order so he knew the driver had kept the desserts. He gave me a choice of a refund or he would send our desserts to us....no questions asked. Our desserts showed up 15 minutes later by a great driver (Emma) and all ended well. Great service and food by the Thompson Lane location!!!!!“

3.5 Good121 Reviews