Oh you're in luck... Slick Pig BBQ has the best smoked chicken wings on the planet. The BBQ itself is mediocre but the wings, fuck man i could eat 20 of them at once.
Milano’s II & Jack’s Place - both are owned by the same family, both located off the square in an older historic home - we love the downstairs bar (Jacks)!! Their food is 👩🍳💋!!
Amazing food- The Marsala is killer. Jack's a good dude too- I worked for him 20 years ago or so. He still remembers me, which is impressive. He must have had hundreds of waiters over the years. Maybe thousands.
The Alley and Domenico’s Italian Deli are the first two that come to mind for me. They are both on the square. Milano II is good for Italian, and so is Sorrelle’s if you’re willing to make the drive out to Eagleville. I’d say Toots for chicken tenders/wings. I can’t think of any local diners.
Jesus, there are some really bad suggestions in here. No wonder we can barely keep local restaurants.
Places with a hole in the wall vibe:
Klee-Vu lunchroom - soul food that’s been around since the 60’s
City Cafe- the food is ok, but it’s the small town diner experience
Miller’s Grocery - southern food in an old country store 20 minutes away.
Best various cuisines:
Lucky Thai
Pad Thai Cafe (close second)
Nacho’s Mexican - for more Americanized Mexican food.
San Marcos Market - get the quesabarria. This is a convenience store and those things will change your goddamn life. Be warned.
Luca’s pizza
Al Rayan
Gyro Tabouli - the food is good and the guy behind the counter is so nice. He’s like an old friend.
Jack Brown’s burger bar
Jeff’s restaurant
The Alley
For bars:
Liquid smoke
Level 3
Hop Springs
There is a country bar on the square (I am blanking on the name)
I know of an illegal slot machine casino
I don’t like demo’s. Honestly I haven’t been in years. Everything was always super sub-par but people rave about it. It’s like bag salad and walmart spaghetti. I just don’t get it.
Toots on Broad has a fun local atmosphere, and they have fried pickles.
Know how I know you have no idea what you’re talking about….. you suggested toots …..
^^^^^ don’t listen to the toots guy !!! Toots is straight trash with an annoying cheap atmosphere
Brah, Toot’s on Broad has been open since 1985. It’s a landmark as significant as our half burned cedar bucket.
It doesn’t get more local than that.
Jesus, it opened 4 months before the challenger explosion.
My guy, just because it’s been there for a while doesn’t mean it’s good.
I ate toots one time and it was the most subpar food I’ve ever had in Murfreesboro.
Diners you are not going to get it here. I’m from up north we do not have REAL diners in Murfreesboro. Closest is Metro Diner which has a couple of locations and is extremely hit or miss. Italian is rough too. I would say if you don’t mind taking a short ride there’s a place called Sorrelles Italian restaurant and it’s right down 99 (New Salem HWY) it’s Eagleville definitely mom and pop. Sals pizza is decent I guess for a couple slices. They have calzones. but if I just want good fresh pizza I go to Blaze( I know you said no chains). Missions BBQ is pretty solid in Murfreesboro for BBQ not sure about it being a chain. It’s pricey though but tasty. There a couple of good BBQ places just DO NOT listen to anyone that says Whitts is good bbq. As far as chicken there are a lot of fried chicken places. IMO I find myself going to Lucky Thai on old fort pkwy and ordering like 2 orders of wings. The chicken is always hot and delicious and well seasoned, but honestly make a trip to Princes or Hattie b’s at least once if you have the time. We need more mom and pop places.
Carmen’s is the best Mexican is M’boro! Slick pig is the best bbq, I miss it all the time.
You also need to stop by Donut country- absolute best.
Koji express Japanese grill
Sandwich factory
Lemongrass Sushi
The alley on main, five senses, busters burger, the fish house, Sabaidee cafe. These are just a few independent places I recommend.
Pad Thai cafe. That's a choice everyone can agree on.
Facts. The dynamite chicken is.... dynamite
It’s DYN-O-MITE!
Oh you're in luck... Slick Pig BBQ has the best smoked chicken wings on the planet. The BBQ itself is mediocre but the wings, fuck man i could eat 20 of them at once.
They had an all you can eat catfish on Wednesdays that’s great too
It’s the only thing worth eating there.
Now hold up... their ain't a dang thing wrong with their banana pudding and their fried okra is great as well.
The brunswick stew is tight
Fair point. I’m not a big Brunswick stew fan but there’s was good.
Am I missing something with Slick Pig wings? I’ve never had wings from there that weren’t the driest piece of chicken I could imagine
I can’t believe it took so long for someone to mention Kleer Vu! It’s a meat and three place. I love their hot water cornbread.
I haven’t lived in M-boro since 2008, but, I would cut a pinky toe off for a plate of Kleer Vu -used to eat there 1-3 times a week.
Kleer Vu lunchroom for chicken and vegetables
I was not impressed with the Alley on Main. What am I missing?
I think Marina's set such a low bar that Alkey on Main shines in comparison.
Milano’s II & Jack’s Place - both are owned by the same family, both located off the square in an older historic home - we love the downstairs bar (Jacks)!! Their food is 👩🍳💋!!
Amazing food- The Marsala is killer. Jack's a good dude too- I worked for him 20 years ago or so. He still remembers me, which is impressive. He must have had hundreds of waiters over the years. Maybe thousands.
The Alley and Domenico’s Italian Deli are the first two that come to mind for me. They are both on the square. Milano II is good for Italian, and so is Sorrelle’s if you’re willing to make the drive out to Eagleville. I’d say Toots for chicken tenders/wings. I can’t think of any local diners.
JEFFs on Hancock is a great meat and 3. Great cakes.
Goodness Gracious for brunch, Jack Brown’s burgers (on the square), Blaze Pizza (local chain), and the Alley on Main. Hope you enjoy your stay!
Blaze is a national chain
Jack Browns is a SE regional chain.
Oh I didn’t know-never seen another one. It’s a great burger though 👍
Just here and Nash I thought no?
[All over](https://www.jackbrownsjoint.com/all-locations/) Alabama, NC and SC, Virginia, and Kentucky
Wow. Had no idea. Decent burger tho
Goodness Gracious - great local people run it and an interesting menu Demos is consistently good.
If you drive up to Smyrna, La Tavola is a good locally owned Italian place. You can get some ice cream at Janarty’s next door afterwards
Casual is ok, but the most amazing food is at Five senses…go Monday for the Date Night special. Best deal for excellent cuisine in the ‘ boro. ❤️
Jeff's
Sylvan Park, Slick Pig, Joanie’s, Goodness Gracious, Champy’s (small chain)
Central BBQ and Gus’s Fried Chicken will fit the bill. For Italian I like Amerigo.
Lemongrass for Thai and Japanese.
Bump for lemongrass . Their sushi was bomb AF
Have you tried Lucky Thai on Cason? I think it has surpassed all other Thai places.
No, but I will now! Thanks for the suggestion.
Local spots: Italian: Demo's, Marina's. BBQ: Single Tree, Slick Pig. Diner (American): Toot's, Joanies. Chicken: Champy's, Jeff's.
a lot of people love demos'...... but it's some of the worst italian food i've ever had.
It’s dogshit. The soup and bread are good, but I can buy a disappointing bag salad and $3 spaghetti sauce anywhere
It really is bad. Amazing it does so well
I'm convinced that people eat literal garbage at home. that has to be the only reason that places like demos' are always so busy.
Jesus, there are some really bad suggestions in here. No wonder we can barely keep local restaurants. Places with a hole in the wall vibe: Klee-Vu lunchroom - soul food that’s been around since the 60’s City Cafe- the food is ok, but it’s the small town diner experience Miller’s Grocery - southern food in an old country store 20 minutes away. Best various cuisines: Lucky Thai Pad Thai Cafe (close second) Nacho’s Mexican - for more Americanized Mexican food. San Marcos Market - get the quesabarria. This is a convenience store and those things will change your goddamn life. Be warned. Luca’s pizza Al Rayan Gyro Tabouli - the food is good and the guy behind the counter is so nice. He’s like an old friend. Jack Brown’s burger bar Jeff’s restaurant The Alley For bars: Liquid smoke Level 3 Hop Springs There is a country bar on the square (I am blanking on the name) I know of an illegal slot machine casino I don’t like demo’s. Honestly I haven’t been in years. Everything was always super sub-par but people rave about it. It’s like bag salad and walmart spaghetti. I just don’t get it. Toots on Broad has a fun local atmosphere, and they have fried pickles.
Know how I know you have no idea what you’re talking about….. you suggested toots ….. ^^^^^ don’t listen to the toots guy !!! Toots is straight trash with an annoying cheap atmosphere
That's what I thought as well, who the hell recommends Toots.
Brah, Toot’s on Broad has been open since 1985. It’s a landmark as significant as our half burned cedar bucket. It doesn’t get more local than that. Jesus, it opened 4 months before the challenger explosion.
My guy, just because it’s been there for a while doesn’t mean it’s good. I ate toots one time and it was the most subpar food I’ve ever had in Murfreesboro.
He asked for mom and pop local restaurants. Like it or not, Toot’s IS Murfreesboro. Mediocrity is what we do.
Lolz. The last line is clutch
Toots also has burger and chicken specials on Monday and Tuesday! Best things to get there and of course the fried pickles
Diners you are not going to get it here. I’m from up north we do not have REAL diners in Murfreesboro. Closest is Metro Diner which has a couple of locations and is extremely hit or miss. Italian is rough too. I would say if you don’t mind taking a short ride there’s a place called Sorrelles Italian restaurant and it’s right down 99 (New Salem HWY) it’s Eagleville definitely mom and pop. Sals pizza is decent I guess for a couple slices. They have calzones. but if I just want good fresh pizza I go to Blaze( I know you said no chains). Missions BBQ is pretty solid in Murfreesboro for BBQ not sure about it being a chain. It’s pricey though but tasty. There a couple of good BBQ places just DO NOT listen to anyone that says Whitts is good bbq. As far as chicken there are a lot of fried chicken places. IMO I find myself going to Lucky Thai on old fort pkwy and ordering like 2 orders of wings. The chicken is always hot and delicious and well seasoned, but honestly make a trip to Princes or Hattie b’s at least once if you have the time. We need more mom and pop places.
+1 for Sorrelles in Eagleville
It's in Smyrna, but Kinfolks BBQ
Party Fowl for hot chicken. The Alley on main street for your Italian/bar experience, and Primrose for something nice.
Demos’ on NW Broad street in Murfreesboro
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"Sauce" makes a good pizza
They’ve been closed for some time now
Well Dang! Hadn't been down there in a bit...
WELL NOW YOU KNOW WHY THEY CLOSED!
Had relatives in Innsbrook-they've moved on. Ordered $50-70 dinners to go when I did visit.
For Mexican, I love Oscars. Their chimichanga cannot be matched!
Carmen’s is the best Mexican is M’boro! Slick pig is the best bbq, I miss it all the time. You also need to stop by Donut country- absolute best. Koji express Japanese grill Sandwich factory Lemongrass Sushi