Location: Smyrna
Top Restaurants in Smyrna
Top Things to do in Smyrna
Smyrna Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Smyrna
Smyrna is a town in Rutherford County, Tennessee. Smyrna's population was 39,974 at the 2010 census and 43,063 in 2013. In 2007, U.S. News & World Report listed Smyrna as one of the best places in the United States to retire.
Things to do in Smyrna
1. Hickory Falls Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Locally owned and operated. Casual restaurant featuring American favorites, sandwiches, salads, pasta, chicken, steaks & seafood. Everything fresh made on premise. Daily specials. Kid friendly, Sunday Brunch, Lunch and Dinner daily. Full Bar with daily specials and happy hour specials. Groups welcome. Reservations accepted for parties of 6 or more. Call-ahead seating available for any size party.
Reviewed By Brenolan - Bastrop, Louisiana
The service was pretty good, but the food not so much! I had a ribeye and so did my friend. We both came to the same conclusion that this place doesn't know how to cook a steak. If you don't like salt on your steak this place is for you, but everyone knows that a generous amount of salt on a steak takes it to the next level. I always get a ribeye, because I like all the flavor you get from that cut of meat, but it seemed to have the best part of the ribeye trimmed off. I don't even think they gave us a ribeye to be honest. Very disappointed after all the good reviews, but not surprising considering that I'm used to good southern cooking. Adding salt after the meat is cooked just isn't the same!! I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone.
2. M & E's Donut Palace & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By nabenom
This is a family type little donut shop that makes donuts and coffee. Everything is plain and donut shoppy, but solid and exactly like donut shops do that aren't trying to scrape a bit of dough out that you won't notice. They make donuts the way they always have and probably always will.
And they're good. And big. And worth it.
One more little say all: I miss real Apple Fritters (you know, with apple chunks and big enough to get your day's supply of apple in). This place has them.
3. La Tavola Ristorante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By Jeremy M
The wait is always worth it...i have honestly tried everything on the menu and not once was i unhappy. The butter garlic sauce is worthy of a wine glass. pizza remarkable..Chef always comes by to check on my wife and i when we stop by. Thursdays usually carry some type of special and any day you go you will receive an excellent meal, incredible service and outstanding value for your dollar. Like i said there is usually a wait at dinner time but its worth it and if you go in early there is normally no wait...Try the wines also..
4. Tokyo Japanese Steak House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Benjamin S - Florida
We went with a large group of our family and had to split into two hibachi tables. Our chef told us it was his first day, but he was obviously very experienced. We had a variety of orders including children with special diets, and he accommodated everyone's needs. My son said he wants to go back every day.
5. Jim & Nicks BBQ
Overall Ratings
4 based on 187 reviews
Authentic, Southern Bar-B-Q. Meats are slow-smoked continuously around the clock to ensure only the freshest product. All trimmings are made from scratch daily (there's no freezer in the whole building!) Dine In, Drive Thru, To Go, Private Dining, and Catering available.
Reviewed By Keule1965 - Henstedt-Ulzburg
We enjoyed a burger at the place and it was just great. Food quality is good as the service is fast.
I wanted a brisket but this was not available that day - will return for that.
The interior was clean all good. Big parking available outside - you should not have a problem getting a spot.
Will certainly return here.
6. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 210 reviews
Reviewed By Cynthia S
If you love funnel cakes and deli sandwiches, you should try it! It's like the two had a baby and thus, the Monte Cristo was born! So delicious! I can share it with my husband and it's enough to feed the both of us!
7. Salvo's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By Cinamngrl - Nashville
Pizza very good! Menu has good variety of dishes and if you just want a slice of pizza you can have that too! Employees friendly and interact well with customers. Carryout is good too! Close to the interstate and numerous hotels near by.
8. Omni Hut
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By sargentmom - Nashville, Tennessee
This restaurant has been there over 50 years. We had not been in quite a while. We ordered from the special dinners that include soup, appetizers and main dishes. You get plenty from the appetizers. The egg roll was greasy and the main dishes were so so. The appetizer and soup were the best. Service is excellent!
9. First Watch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By AllisonCW - Nashville, Tennessee
I went to first watch with a girlfriend of mine for brunch and tried the super food bowl which add Chia seed pudding, granola and fresh fruit. It was outstanding! Wow! I also love their kale tonic which is so delicious and refreshing. I've never...MoreThanks for the awesome review! We're happy to hear that you love our A.M Superfoods Bowl and delicious Kale Tonic. We can't wait to see you again soon!
10. Cracker Barrel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By Impala guy - Grant, Michigan
Next to our motel it could not have been more convenient. The meal was great the vibe was fine and the people were nice----manager stopped by to check on our meal during the visit. Enjoyed the fireplace, too. The place was busy for a weekday........not sure why but they were taking care of everyone just fine. Nice place, right off the expressway exit.
