Best Restaurants in Brentwood TN (Local Dining Guide)

What are the best restaurants in Brentwood, TN?
Brentwood favorites include Mere Bulles and Amerigo for a classic night out, Serrato's Steakhouse and Del Frisco's Grille for steaks, Judge Bean's BBQ for barbecue, and First Watch for brunch.

Brentwood isn't known as a nightlife town, but it has a deep bench of restaurants for date nights, client dinners, weekend brunch, and easy weeknight meals. Most of the city's dining clusters along Franklin Road near Hill Center Brentwood, around Maryland Farms, and on the Moores Lane and Old Hickory Boulevard corridors near Cool Springs.

This guide groups Brentwood restaurants by the kind of meal you're planning, so you can find the right spot fast whether you live here or you're visiting while you house hunt.

Classic Brentwood Dining

Mere Bulles

Set in a historic mansion on Maryland Way in Maryland Farms, Mere Bulles has been a Brentwood fixture since it moved from downtown Nashville in 2000. It's a go-to for anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, and a relaxed meal on the grounds.

Amerigo Italian Restaurant

Amerigo on Westgate Circle serves classic Italian dishes in a polished but comfortable setting, making it a reliable choice for date nights and business dinners.

Karrington Rowe

A New American restaurant on Franklin Road, Karrington Rowe is a good pick when you want something a little more modern for dinner or drinks.

Best Steakhouses in Brentwood

• Serrato's Steakhouse (Ward Circle): an upscale local steakhouse for special occasions.
• Del Frisco's Grille (Franklin Road, Hill Center): steaks, cocktails, and a lively patio scene.
• Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (Old Hickory Boulevard): wood-fired steaks and seafood in a casual-upscale setting.
• Jefferson's (Ward Circle): an American grill for laid-back dinners.

Southern Food and Barbecue

• Judge Bean's BBQ (Church Street East): a casual Brentwood favorite for barbecue and Southern sides.
• 55 South (Executive Center Drive): Southern-inspired comfort food and a relaxed bar and grill atmosphere.
• Waldo's Chicken & Beer (Executive Center Drive): fried chicken and local beer, great for a casual night out.

Sushi, Asian, and International

• Ikura Sushi (Moores Lane) and Bluefin Sushi & Thai (Franklin Road): two popular sushi stops.
• Lemongrass Sushi & Thai (Franklin Road) and Jasmine (Moores Lane): Thai favorites.
• Soy Bistro (Maryland Way): Asian dishes convenient to the Maryland Farms office area.
• V & V Vietnamese Cuisine and Mediterranean Cuisine (Ward Circle): flavorful, casual international options.
• Korea BBQ & Sushi (Nolensville Pike): Korean barbecue on the east side of Brentwood.

Mexican and Tex-Mex

• Uncle Julio's (Franklin Road, Hill Center): fajitas and margaritas with a big patio.
• Chuy's (East Park Drive): a lively Tex-Mex option near Cool Springs.
• Mexicali Grill (Carothers Parkway): casual Mexican dining.

Brunch and Breakfast

First Watch at Hill Center is a weekend brunch staple, and Chetzel's Bake House on Seaboard Lane offers Latin American baked goods and breakfast. For coffee and pastries, see our guide to the best coffee shops in Brentwood.

Casual Weeknight Favorites

For easy weeknight meals, Brentwood has PizzAmore and 100 Pizza for pizza, Greek Cafe Grill for Mediterranean, bur bun for burgers, and The Poki for poke bowls. Save room for Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Hill Center.

Where Brentwood's Restaurants Are Located

• Franklin Road and Hill Center Brentwood: walkable shopping and dining near the center of town.
• Maryland Farms: lunch spots and dinner destinations near Brentwood's main office district.
• Moores Lane, Old Hickory Boulevard, and Carothers Parkway: a cluster of restaurants on the Cool Springs side of town.

Restaurants open, close, and change hours often, so check before you go. For more ways to spend a weekend, read things to do in Brentwood and what it's like living in Brentwood.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best fine dining restaurant in Brentwood TN?
Mere Bulles, Amerigo, and Serrato's Steakhouse are among the most popular choices for a special night out in Brentwood.

Where are most restaurants in Brentwood TN?
Most are along Franklin Road near Hill Center Brentwood, in Maryland Farms, and along Moores Lane, Old Hickory Boulevard, and Carothers Parkway near Cool Springs.

Where can I get brunch in Brentwood TN?
First Watch at Hill Center is a popular brunch spot, and Brentwood's coffee shops and bakeries offer lighter morning options.

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