Hendersonville, TN is known for its apple orchards and wineries. With its historic downtown, this city, located on a bend of the Cumberland, is just a stone’s throw from Nashville.
Famous residents include singer Roy Orbison and lawyer Sue Shelton White. Here are some of the best restaurants in Hendersonville.
1. Roma Pizza & Pasta
$ | (615) 338-7969 | WEBSITE
Roma Pizza & Pasta is a classic pizza place on Main Street. Fans rave about it. Along with pizza, they also deliver subs and salads. Their calzones and pasta are a delight and never disappoint. Roma features great service and late-night delivery.
Roma’s pizza and wings are a popular game day order. The dessert menu features tiramisu and cannoli. They deliver on Grubhub and Doordash.
2. Our Place Café
$ | 615-264-8881 | WEBSITE
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Open every day but Saturday. They feature catering and comfort food. The menu is simple but good. Specials change daily. Something will be new on every visit. Our Place’s homey menu features Southern delicacies like skinless fried chicken.
Their breakfast menu is also popular, with eggs and pancakes. Our Place Café is a go-to for “meat and three” meals that will leave you happy. Owner Joe is a popular local fixture. One of the most popular caterers in the area.
3. The Chop House
$$ | 615-264-6673 | WEBSITE
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The Chop House is an award-winning chain with 9 locations. The Hendersonville location has a menu of prime and choice steaks and chops.
A restaurant featuring attentive wait staff and management, the Chop House is loved by all, with a variety of meats and seafood. The Chop House’s most popular options include lamb and ribeye, and their management responds quickly to all kinds of feedback.
4. Rosie Food & Wine
$$ | (615) 757-3305 | WEBSITE
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Meat and fish are the stars at Rosie Food & Wine. Seasonal dishes like burrata feature on their menu. Market salad options include sweet potato kale, potatoes with salsa brava, garlic aioli, or watermelon salad with heirloom tomatoes.
With specials like Spaghetti Bolognese or short rib, scallops or butternut squash ravioli, Rosie’s menu has options from down-home to upscale. Most of the dishes from this neat, well-presented restaurant are absolutely worth the effort. Small plates are just large enough to be shared for tasting.
5. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
$$ | 615-822-5537 | WEBSITE
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A family-friendly chain serving up Texas-themed comfort food and cocktails. The menu features classic delights like a creamy chicken pot pie. They have burgers and the expected cutting board of chops and steaks at any modern American-style restaurant.
Cheddar’s appetizer menu features a wide selection of classic favorites and house surprises. Quick service and great drinks make the experience at this location one to remember. An easy, appealing kids’ menu is a comfort for parents with picky children.
6. Demos’ Restaurant
$$ | 615-824-9097 | WEBSITE
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Family-style Italian restaurants are popular throughout the country. With over 2,000 Google reviews, Demos’ is a popular eatery in this style in Hendersonville. Demos’ features family portions of Italian comfort classics.
They have a homey feel and fair prices. Like many places, Demos’ has had more staff turnover since 2020 than before. If you visited before, waits might be a little longer. Spaghetti and steak are well-regarded here. Mexican Spaghetti, a house specialty, is a chance to try something new.
7. Music City Diner
$ | (615) 265-8686 | WEBSITE
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This classic American diner features an all-day breakfast and lunch menu. The breakfast menu boasts options like a classic stack of pancakes or two cakes with two eggs. The pancakes come with fun topping themes like “Red, White, and Blue” and “Raspberry Bliss.” The all-day lunch menu is studded with Americana classics.
They offer a selection of Greek dishes, including gyros and souvlaki. Music City Diner’s Greek specials may surprise and delight the unsuspecting customer. Be sure to check out the lunch side of the classic menu for these surprises!
8. Carraba’s Italian Grill
$$$ | (615) 822-7100 | WEBSITE
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This bright and beautiful space is a local favorite. Their lunch menu features endless soup and breadsticks. They also feature trio and sandwich combos. The dinner menu is studded with Italian and American comfort classics.
Classics like Shrimp & Scallop Linguine alla Vodka and Salmon Capperi are fantastic. A short wine list is carefully chosen with options for every budget. Come early or allow for waits and crowds at this popular chain restaurant.
9. Sax Deli
$ | (615) 265-8778 | WEBSITE
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Sax Deli’s hot sandwiches are their specialty. This grill & deli has generous portions featuring cheese steaks. They have burgers to suit every appetite.
Burgers come in smoked cheddar, patty melt, three cheese, and more. A black bean burger is there for those who don’t eat red meat. Turkey paninis and subs are hot and feature crisp bacon and fresh toppings. The sides are few but they are delicious.
10. Dos Margaritas
$$$ | (615) 826-8339) | WEBSITE
Staple Mexican dishes and generous margaritas headline this Mexican eatery. Dos Margaritas is tucked into a lot off of Industrial Park Drive, a quick turn off of New Shackle Island Rd. Once you get there, they jump to the head of the pack.
Once you start with your appetizers, you know you’re somewhere special. Nachos and quesadillas give promise of a menu that’s quickly delivered. Alambres, fajitas, and other Mexican classics are perfectly presented and well-portioned.
11. Café Rakka Mediterranean Grill
$$$ | (615) 824-6264 | WEBSITE
A hidden gem featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Cafe Rakka is the kind of place that locals love. They have generous portions and strong drinks. They feature some of the freshest Mediterranean and Indian classics around.
Cafe Rakka has been around for a decade and is only getting started. Lamb burgers, baba ganoush, falafel, and chicken bowls are delightful. The fresh grain bowls are their specialty, and must be tasted to be believed.
12. Center Point Bar-B-Que
$$$ | (615) 824-9330 | WEBSITE
Featuring a variety of barbecue classics and new American appetizers like deep-fried pickles. This longtime classic has been in business since the mid-1950s.
Equally good at dining-in and takeout. Featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, their full menu is available for eat-in or delivery. They feature generous value packs for take-out only. Pulled or minced, their barbecue is the real deal in a sandwich or on a plate. Make sure you save room for the chess pie.
13. First Watch
$$$ | (615) 824-3441 | WEBSITE
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First Watch is a breakfast and lunch place that features a rotating seasonal menu. First Watch delights with a breakfast menu of both surprises and staples. Their lunch menu features some of the best sandwiches in Hendersonville. Their sides are comfort food classics.
They proudly serve buttered Bob’s Red Mill grits. The presentation at First Watch is first rate. Depending on what you’re looking for, First Watch’s menu should either comfort or challenge you. Open from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, so don’t expect to go for supper.
14. Moby Dicky’s
$$$ | (615) 757-3755 | WEBSITE
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A bright, attractive space on the Cumberland River waterfront. This sports bar is a local favorite. Their signature dishes are seafood. Moby Dicky’s focuses their service on the game-day experience. The atmosphere may not be what one would expect for fine dining based on the sports-bar setting. The food goes to the head of the class.
15. Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
$$ | 615-447-3697 | WEBSITE
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood restaurant might be on the higher end in terms of price, but many believe it’s worth the cost. The restaurant provides exceptional food and cocktails, with dishes such as Crab Fried Rice, Lobster Filet Oscar, and Banana Foster Cake being highly recommended by customers. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
Summary
These 15 places are some of the best restaurants in Hendersonville. Whether you’ve lived in Hendersonville your whole life or are just visiting for a trip to Nashville, you’ll find plenty of dining options along this scenic bend of the Cumberland River. Hendersonville is a beautiful town in a beautiful setting.
Hayden has been a digital director for years. He has five years of experience editing and writing about food, restaurant, and recipe review content. At Birch Restaurant, he’s in charge of scouting, showing up unannounced in different restaurants, and writing a thorough food guide!
