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Contemporary & Urban Cuisine
Tennessee city chefs and restaurant owners teem with creative genius. Find fusion next to humble but delicious southern meat & threes--something to tempt and please every palate and pocketbook.
Saunter into the hip vibe of Circa, downtown Memphis, and experience a meal beautifully prepared as an impressionist painting. Sample the rainbow trout, pecan chicken or Jack Daniel's creme brulee under the massive beams and glass nestled against the Smoky Mountains at Gatlinburg's Park Grill--you'll be back. Select southern sophisticated, but not stuffy, at 212 Market Restaurant in Chattanooga. For an eclectic, international flair, try Zola, Nashville.
Overton Square
Multi-block entertainment district featuring 15-plus restaurants, a brew pub, unique shops, an art house film theatre, plus professional theatre all within walking distance. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-278-6300
Paris Landing State Park
Paris Landing State Park sits on the western shore of Kentucky Lake at its widest point. With three miles of water from shore to shore, there is plenty of room for boating, skiing, swimming, fishing and soaking up the sun. ...more
Region: Northwest
City: Buchanan, TN
Phone: (731) 641-4442
Park Grill Steakhouse
The perfect end to a day in the Smokies . . ...more
Region: Smoky Mountains
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: 865-436-2300
Prime 108
Southern Living magazine calls it "dining to die for," memorable dining in the beautifully renovated Union Station Hotel in downtown Nashville. Chef Thomas Cook uses only the freshest seasonal ingredients for his creative menu for every meal of the day. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: (615) 620-5665
Regas Restaurant
Indulge yourself with the finest steak, aged to perfection, as well as fresh seafood, tasty side dishes and decadent desserts at this Knoxville classic. Regas enjoys a local favorite reputation for its delicious meals and cherished memories, for its celebration of special occasions, events and just a wonderful dinner out. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-637-3427
Rouxbarb
Chef of the Year Bruce Bogartz is the master of Southern cuisine with an innovative twist. Since his days as an executive chef for Warner Bros. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-212-0024
Rush Street Neighborhood Grill
From burgers and pizza to sesame crusted salmon and slow roasted barbecue chicken, Rush Street has been serving great food for 25 years. Originally a Chicago-style pizza and beer establishment, Rush Street has expanded its menu to include all the taste treats diners expect at a full-service restaurant. ...more
Region: Northeast
City: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-247-3184
Saffire Restaurant & Bar
Saffire Restaurant & Bar – Named “Best Restaurant in Williamson County” five times by Nashville Scene readers. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Franklin, TN
Phone: (615) 599-4995
Sambuca
Sambuca features an eclectic European design, with a rooftop patio overlooking the Nashville skyline. A live music supper club in the heart of the very trendy Gulch warehouse district, Sambuca offers a wonderfully original menu. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-248-2888
Sapphire
Sapphire is a sophisticated Southern haven in the heart of historic downtown Knoxville, a full-service restaurant featuring upscale comfort food from the region.
Sapphire offers the area’s foremost liquor selection, with over 40 vodkas, a fine selection of Kentucky and Tennessee Whiskey, terrific Scottish single malt Scotch, the most interesting gin options around today, rich and fun rums from all over the Caribbean and South America, subtle and exciting tequila choices, all of the liqueurs you love, from trendy to classic. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 637-8181
Seasons at the White Church
Housed in a restored former 19th-century church, Seasons is a favorite place for lunch or dinner, receptions, parties and other special events. Chefs and owners Sam Long and Brian Harwell are veterans of numerous upscale restaurants from the Napa Valley to the Florida coast. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Collierville, TN
Phone: 901-854-6433
Seasons Cafe
Set in upscale, relaxed pace sophistication, Seasons offers innovative, American bistro-style cuisine. The menu is influenced by classical cooking techniques and seasonal offerings with an emphasis on freshness. ...more
Region: Knoxville & Middle East
City: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-671-3679
Sekisui Discover your inner sushi lover at Sekisui. The "alive" atmosphere with an extensive sushi menu and inventive entrees give this Japanese sushi bistro a hip vibe. ...more
Region: Memphis & Surrounding Areas
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-767-7770
Siberia LLC
A coffee house with full coffee and tea bar, sandwiches, soups, quesadillas and salads, along with bakery goodies and desserts. Add live entertainment, free computer use, comfortable chairs and widescreen televisions for a great way to spend an afternoon or evening. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Columbia, TN
Phone: 931-490-4080
South Street Original Smokehouse, Crab Shack and Authentic Dive Bar
Southern urban cuisine, lively atmosphere with open-air dining, tree house oyster bar, Saturday and Sunday brunch, dinner and late-night menus. Seafood specialties, salads with house-made dressings, great sandwiches and old-fashioned sides. ...more
Region: Nashville & Surrounding Areas
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-320-5555


