Location: Shelbyville
Top Restaurants in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Shelbyville
Shelbyville is a city in Bedford County, Tennessee, United States. It had a population of 20,335 residents at the 2010 census. Shelbyville, the county seat of Bedford County, was laid out in 1810 and incorporated in 1819. The town is a hub of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and has been nicknamed "The Walking Horse Capital of the World".
Things to do in Shelbyville
1. Legends of Shelbyville
Overall Ratings
4 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By Courtney W - Loughborough, United Kingdom
Prime rib and rib eyes cooked to perfection. My first visit to Legends (I’m English and live in the U.K.) and the rest of the family have all been before (Americans). Fast and friendly service, food was spot on, we would come again but it’ll be on another visit to the U.S. as we’re only for two weeks and we’ve got a load more places to pack in! Great job Legends, keep doing what you’re doing!!
2. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Varneysa - Shelbyville, Tennessee
So I just moved to Shelbyville and went to the DQ Grill, looking forward to a Footlong Chili Dog, tried to find it on the menu but after guy who was behind asked if they had hot dogs (he didn't even know what they sell) found out they don't have or sell them. Being disappointed I ordered a burger and wanted they onion rings instead of fries but he must not of heard me, cause I got fries when it came. I just ate in left - DQ won't be getting my business ever here in Shelbyville. This maybe a franchise but a typical DQ Grill has the foot long!
3. Coffee Break
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By David H
Stopped in to check the place out - I got a Caramel Frappuccio with Mocha drizzle - it was god, but not as good as Starbucks. My wife got coffee & we shared a piece of pie - it was pecan pie turned upside down with cheesecake on the top! And cool whip!! OMG!! that was to die for!!! Great atmosphere & friendly staff.
4. Uncle Sonny's Bar-B-Que
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Realty_Appraiser - Nashville, Tennessee
I'm from Memphis and I know dry-rub ribs. Uncle Sonny's has it down just right. I highly recommend the fall-off-the-bone babyback ribs. The BBQ beans have chunks of pulled pork. There isn't much room for dining in. It's really setup for take out; so, drive through and pick up a platter of ribs, beans and potato salad, take it home and have a feast!
5. Urban Plantation
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Whitechris1
I've eaten there numerous times and have never been disappointed. Their food, although prepared in sometimes an eclectic style, always pleases. I think the chef tries very hard to be different and keep it interesting and mostly pulls it off. I highly recommend you try them out.
6. Pope's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Pope's Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and good cooking that has made it a landmark in the South since its doors opened in 1947. Home made dessert and good ol' fashion country cooking make this an international destination.
Reviewed By msmeower - Tennessee
I don't normally write negative reviews but an event that happened at Pope's this morning has me steaming. A nice middle aged lady who used to live in Shelbyville and has done loads of wonderful things for the town, came in to say hello to some friends that were eating there. One of the owners approached this lady with his arms crossed and gruffly told her that she needed to leave and that they didn't serve her kind there. He made her get up and leave in front of a diner full of customers. I will absolutely never spend another cent of my money at Pope's Diner. I don't care about quality of food, prices, or past reviews when a business owner humiliates good people in front of his customers.
7. Bocelli Pizza & Pasta Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Varneysa - Shelbyville, Tennessee
First and foremost, this is NOT an Italian restaurant....it is an Overated Pizza Parlor with a few "Pasta" dishes.
Lasagna noodles with just a runny meat sauce and only mozzarella cheese does not constitute a "Lasagna". This in the end is what I ended up getting.
I asked about the Penne Pie to see what veggies like onions, peppers, tomatoes or mushrooms were with the Italian Sausage.....and None!
I was not in the mood to get a pizza, there are plenty of places to get one around town, I was looking for a dish!
So I asked about Calzones and Stomboli....none.
Granted the "Garlic" bread which I couldn't even tell if there was any garlic seasoning on it and the Lasagna did come out pipping hot, this was the only plus about the experience.
I will stick with travelling to another town to get my "Italian" fix.
8. Yummy Thai
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Stjudemomcat - Brandon, Florida
I had a shrimp/broccoli dish. I enjoyed the Broccoli more than the shrimp. We did takeout. Fried rice came with dish-didn't appear fried-1/2 white-1/2 yellow-no flavor.
9. El Mexico Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Sherri R
Was invited by friends to have dinner and drinks here. A little unsure before arriving but once here was pleasantly surprised by the hospitality and kindness not only from the staff but as well by the towns residents.. food was great and I just enjoyed myself to the fullest.
10. Huddle House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By mrsnance99 - Rogersville, Alabama
We eat at Huddle House Everytime we are in town for a horse show. The food is always good and cooked the way we order it. The service is great and we receive our food quickly. Being open 24 hrs is great so we can go anytime of day.
