I love google! Didn't find the recipe for Bobby Q's banana pudding, tho. I guess it's a secret recipe. Found a recipe for Sweet Potato Pudding, sounded good. I was also browsing thru the Pennsylvania Forums, found a few people griping how they hate PA - called it a hillbilly redneck state, with the only civilized areas being on both ends, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, with nothing but hillbillies in between. They said Pennsylvania is called 'Dixie of the North'. Well, if so, then yeh! Heck, I'm proud to be from hillbilly stock. You say 'progressive', and I'll go the opposite way!
Anyway, I also found this website that lists good restaurants in TN, let's see how it compares with what people are posting here:
http://www.dixiedining.com/dixie/tennessee.htm (broken link)
A & R Bar B Q - Memphis (Added May, 2002)
(1802 Elvis Presley Boulevard; 38106 - 901 774-7444) A favorite of R & B legend Isaac Hayes; Andrew Pollard, A & R's owner, has done quite well since founding this BBQ joint back in 1983; BBQ Pork over Spaghetti is one of the more unusual items on the menu here.
Arnold's Country Kitchen - Nashville (Added June, 2004)
(605 8th Ave South - 615 256-4455) Greens, fried chicken and more!
Bar-B-Cutie – Nashville
(5221 Nolensville Road – 615 834-6556) Open daily from 10 am – 10 pm; serving pork shoulder, baby-back ribs, and mesquite grilled chicken.
Barksdale Restaurant - Memphis (Added June, 2004)
(237 Cooper - 901 722-2193) This is an old school diner run by Bob Henry; located on the edge of the trendy Cooper-Young District, there is nothing trendy about this joint; no frills comfort food served up in a homey atmosphere; the wood paneled walls are decorated with pennants and posters representing area sports teams; meat and three lunches are the way to go; during my last visit I opted for the Baked Chicken Breast, Turnip Greens, Cornbread Stuffing with Gravy, and Buttered Carrots; portions are healthy and the price is right; try to save some room in that belly for dessert; they make a wide variety of sweet treats including Chess Pies; the Memphis Grizzlies NBA team used the Barksdale as the backdrop for a 2004 TV campaign; you may spot a local athlete or celeb when you visit Bob's Barksdale Restaurant.
Beacon Light Tea Room - Lyles (Added August, 2006)
(6276 State Route 100; 931 670-3880) Country ham, fried chicken, hash brown casserole ... it's all good, folks!
Bell Buckle Café – Bell Buckle
(615 389-9693) Open 7 days a week; call them for exact hours of operation; great food and live bluegrass music on Saturday afternoons.
Belle Meade Buffet - Nashville
(4534 Harding Road, Belle Meade Plaza - 615 298-5571) Fresh Southern foods since 1961; all breads and desserts are baked daily on site; Open for Lunch and Dinner.
Bennett’s - Gatlinburg (Added August, 2005)
Big S Grill - Memphis
Bill's Bar B Q - Henderson (Added November, 2005)
(531 S. Church Street; 731 989-4075)
Blue Plate Cafe - Memphis (Added March, 2004) [Photo]
(5469 Poplar Avenue, 38119; 901 761-9696) Opened back in 1994, the Blue Plate Cafe serves up a tasty plate lunch and fantastic breakfast selections all day long; they've even opened a second location in nearby Cordova, TN (a Memphis 'burb); the meat loaf, country ham, chicken fried steak, homemade biscuits and sawmill gravy, chunky hash browns, and daily fruit cobblers are all worth sampling; they also offer an all you can eat Catfish special on Friday & Saturday nights; open 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to closing time; Lunch is served beginning at 11a.m; get there early if you can, it's a popular weekday lunch stop for the business crowd.
Bobby Q's BBQ and Catfish - Cookeville
(1070 N Washington Ave - 615 526-1024)
Bolton's Spicy Chicken and Fish - Nashville (Added July, 2006)
(624 Main Street; 615 254-8015) The spicy chicken, not quite as incendiary as Nashville's Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, is served along your choice of white or green beans, spaghetti, cole slaw, or potato salad; the price is right at Bolton's (meals run about $7) and they also serve ribs, fried catfish, and pork chops.
Bozo's Hot Pit Bar-B-Q - Mason (Added December, 2003)
(342 Hwy 70 - 901 294-3400) Open Tuesday - Saturday from 10:30 am until 11 pm; fine pork BBQ at the longtime Q Mecca in rural Tennessee; located just a stone's throw from Gus' World Famous Fried Chicken, Bozo's offers their pig in many varieties (White Meat, Brown Meat, Mixed Meat --- pulled or chopped). Bozo's recommends pulled, mixed meat and will serve you that way unless otherwise requested; be sure to grab a bottle of their tangy BBQ sauce (I prefer the mild) before heading homeward.
Brantley's - Ashland City
Breece's - Centerville
Brooks Shaw and Son Country Store - Jackson
(901 668-1223)
Brother Jack's - Knoxville
(1710 University Ave - 615 522-4684)
Bryant's Bar-B-Q & Breakfast - Memphis (Added May, 2004; Updated May, 2005)
(3965 Summer Avenue; 38122; 901 324-7494) Really good homemade biscuits; try them with the country ham. Open just for breakfast and lunch; closes at 12:30 pm; country ham, grits, "egg-citing" omelets, homemade biscuits with gravy or locally made sorghum molasses; at lunch we recommend the heaping bowl of white beans with huge chunks of lean ham (served with sliced onion and three big cornbread muffins); save room for dessert ... their fried pies are highly recommended by the folks at Southern Living (April 2005); choose from peach or apple fried pies ... or dig into their thick and intensely sweet cobblers (blackberry or peach were offered the day we stopped in)
Buckey’s Restaurant – Columbia
(1102 Carmack Blvd – 931 381-2834) Monday – Saturday, 5 am – 8 pm.
Buddy's Bar-B-Q - Knoxville (Added July, 2004)
(5806 Kingston Pike; 865 584-1924)
Buntyn - Memphis
Carl's Perfect Pig - White Bluff (Added November, 2002)
(4991 Highway 70 East; 37187 - 615 797-4020)
Cotton Gin Catfish - Arlington (Added May, 2007)
(16794 HWY 64, 38068; 901-465-0888;
cottongincatfish@yahoo.com) Located in Arlington, in the heart of the Depot Square ... there's nothing better than home cooking, southern style ... this is a family-owned and run joint that will do everything from scratch with an added pinch of love added to every recipe. Oh yeh - did we mention their homemade desserts? They will melt in your mouth!!
County Line Catfish - Gallaway (Added November, 2005)
(2285 Highway 70; 901 867-2222)
Duncan's Diner - Gallatin
East Hills Restaurant – Dickson
Ellen’s Soul Food – Memphis
(601 South Parkway East – 901 942-4888) Open 7 days a week; fried chicken, ribs, meat loaf, and BBQ; don’t miss the "Sock It To Me" Cake - very famous; they also offer Red Velvet and 7-Up Cake!!!
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Nashville
(2111 Elliston Place - 615 327-1090) Cool, retro 50’s atmosphere; open Monday – Saturday, 6 am – 8 pm; daily meat and three specials.
Foster's Bar B Q - Reagan (Added November,2005)
(2650 Hwy 100; 731 968-1046)
Germantown Commissary - Germantown (Added December, 2003)
(2290 S. Germantown Parkway; 901 754-5540) Great setting in an old rustic country store by the railroad tracks; smoky smells inside are heavenly; try the pulled pork platter (always accompanied by a scrumptious deviled egg); save room for dessert --- you can't go wrong with the Lemon Ice Box or Coconut Cream Pie. Check out their web site ---
www.gtownbbq.com.
Green Valley Country Store - Lawrenceburg (Added June, 2004)
(Highway 64 - 931 363-6565) Order up a fried pie and wash it down with some fresh squeezed lemonade.
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Dyersburg
(1025 Fair Street, 38024)
Hachland Hill - Clarksville
Hagy's Catfish Hotel - Shiloh
Located just outside the boundaries of the Shiloh National Military Park, this eatery was once named one of the top catfish restaurants in the entire USA. Dixie Dining fan Sally Wallace says: "Their cole slaw is delicious, served cold and undressed so it is never soggy. You add the dressing when it arrives at your table. In addition to some of the best catfish you can find anywhere, they have great country ham served with redeye gravy and biscuits." Check it out!
Hig's - Milan, TN
Great buffet style restaurant with catfish filets and all the fixins.
Hilltop Cafe - Celina
Hog Heaven - Nashville (Added March, 2002)
(115 27th Avenue North, 37203 - 615 329-1234) Good pork BBQ; featured on Food Network's "Best of ..." TV program in February of 2002.
Inn at Blackberry Farm - Walland (Added February, 2005)
(1471 West Miller's Cove Road; 865 984-8166) Be sure to sample John Fleer's unique sweet tea soaked fried chicken!
Jack’s Barbecue – Nashville
(416 Broadway – 615 254-5715) Lunch and Dinner, 7 days a week; Tennessee pork shoulder and ribs; Texas style beef brisket and sausage.
Joyner's Jacks Creek Bar B Q - Jacks Creek (Added November, 2005)
(Hwy 100 and 22A; 731 989-4140)
Judge Bean's BBQ - Nashville (Added November, 2004)
(611 Wedgewood Avenue; 615 244-8884) Texas-style BBQ in the Volunteer State; mesquite smoked beef, sausage, and ribs ... don't miss the beef brisket tacos; follow your nose to Jude Roy's.
Litton’s 10 Burger – Knoxville
(2803 Essary Drive – 423 688-0429) Monday – Saturday, Lunch and Dinner; famous for burgers and desserts; the Thunder Road burger comes with grilled onions, pimento cheese and jalapeno peppers.
Log Cabin Restaurant – Hurricane Mills
(Interstate 40 and Highway 13 – 931 296-5311) Open for business 7 days a week, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Loveless Cafe - Nashville
(8400 Hwy 100, 37221 - 615 646-9700) Open 7 am – 9 pm (Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve from 7 am - 2 pm; Closed Christmas) Breakfast served all day! Fabulous scratch biscuits with homemade preserves; country ham with red eye gravy; a favorite of country music stars for years Visit them online at
www.lovelesscafe.com.
Mack's Country Cooking - Nashville
Margo's Restaurant and Country Store - Parsons (Added September, 2005)
(23260 Highway 412 East, 38363)
Mary Bobo's Boarding House - Lynchburg
(615 759-7394) Home cooking in the town made famous by Jack Daniel; fried chicken is very popular; highly recommended!
Mary's Old Fashioned BBQ - Nashville
Melanie's - Memphis (Added June, 2004)
(1070 N. Watkins Street - 901 278-0751) A buffet full of authentic soul food; check out their Sunday breakfast.
Meridee's Breadbasket - Franklin (Added November, 2006)
(110 4th Avenue South, 615 790 3755) Merridee's Breadbasket is a good, wholesome food place located in the delightfully charming atmosphere of Historic Downtown Franklin, Tennessee. Their homemade breads, pies, sweet rolls, soups, salads, and sandwiches are prepared daily with the best and freshest ingredients available.Viking Bread is their well-known four-grain bread… full of whole grains including whole wheatberries, flaxseed, sesame seeds and sunflower seeds. It is made without eggs or sugar and is an exclusive recipe of Merridee's Breadbasket. Homemade Pies are made completely from scratch and they are delicious! Chocolate Chess Pecan, Apple Streusel, Chess, Chocolate Meringue, Pecan, Peach, Cherry, Blueberry, Rhubarb, Blue Ribbon Blackberry, Red Raspberry, Pumpkin, and other seasonal delights.
www.merridees.com.
Miss Sipps Catfish Saloon - Millington (Added October, 2006)
(7838 Church Street; 901 873-4746) Tuesday through Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m; Sunday - Monday: Closed; Located in The Plaza Shopping Center at the corner of Church Street and Navy Road, Miss Sipps features catfish, shrimp and steaks along with sandwiches, salads, baked potatoes, vegetables, soups and desserts. One of the specialties is Miss Sipps Thin Fried Catfish Fillets, served with hushpuppies, lemon, onion, pickle and your choice of two side dishes. Sides dishes include: small salad, baked potato, French fries, onion rings, northern beans, green beans, sweet green tomato chunks, slaw, macaroni and cheese, fried corn on the cob, and baked beans.
Monell's - Nashville (Added August, 2005)
(1235 Sixth Avenue North; 615-248-4747) Actually located in historic Germantown; cornbread and biscuits compliment traditional all-you-can-eat Southern soul food at this cozy, family style restaurant (housed in a 19th century brick home); has a welcoming atmosphere; each day's menu includes a featured entree, such as country fried steaks, pork chops, and fried chicken, as well as fresh vegetables, bread, and delicious desserts.
Morris' Grocery - Cordova (East Memphis suburbs) (Added April, 2004)
(10601 Macon Road; 901 755-5804) Off the beaten path and not nearly as famous as Corky's or The Rendezvous, but this joint has its loyal followers; many claim it's one of the best BBQ sandwiches in the Mid-South; check it out and let us know what you think.
Mr. Boo's - Nashville (Added February, 2005)
(501 Donelson Pike; 615 391-9300) Spicy, Cajun injected fried chicken in Music City USA; featured in John T. Edge's fine book, "Fried Chicken - An American Story."
My Three Sons Bar-B-Que - Henderson (Added May, 2004; Updated November, 2005)
(731 989-9700; 311 North Church Avenue, 38340) Homemade pies (try the Chess pie).
New Orleans Manor - Nashville (Added August, 2006)
(1400 Murfreesboro Rd) Check 'em out online at
www.neworleansmanor.com.
Nolen's BBQ - Columbia
(115 E James Campbell Blvd - 931 381-4322)
Old Fashion BBQ - Greenbrier
(395 US Hwy 431 - 615 384-5077)
Old Time Bar-B-Q - Henderson (Added November, 2005)
(6060 State Route 100 East; 731 989-2242)
Jim Oliver's Smokehouse - Monteagle
(Interstate 24 - 615 924-2268) Open 7 days a week.
Pancake Pantry - Nashville (Added November, 2006)
(1796 21st Ave. South; 615 383-9333) Don't miss the sweet potato pancakes with ginger cream!
Papa KayJoe's Bar B Que - Centerville (Added November, 2005)
(119 West Ward Street; 731 729-2131)
Payne's BBQ - Memphis
(1762 Lamar Ave - 901 272-1523)
Pickwick Catfish - Counce
The Pit - Ashland City
(Route 12 - 615 792-7708)
Pope's Cafe - Shelbyville
(On the Square - 615 684-7933)
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack - Nashville (Added June, 2004)
(123 Ewing Drive - 615 226-9442) Hot spicy chicken fried up in old iron skillets; this is Nashville's answer to Gus' Fried Chicken down the road in Mason, TN.
Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant - Franklin (Added November, 2006)
(120 Fourth Avenue South, 615 794-5527) Have you ever walked into a place, and you instantly feel at home?
www.puckettsgrocery.com Check out the seasonal seafood buffet at the Leiper's Fork location.
R & R Pit BBQ - Nashville
Rib & Loin - Chattanooga (Added July, 2004)
(5946 Brainerd Road; 423 499-6465)
Ridgewood BBQ - Bluff City
(900 Elizabethton Highway - 615 538-7543) In business since 1948, this is one of the highest praised BBQ eateries anywhere; Open for Lunch and Dinner, Tuesday – Saturday.
Rotier's - Nashville
(2413 Elliston Place – 615 327-9892) Home-cooked meals, chicken and sandwiches; open Monday – Saturday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; Jimmy Buffett rated their cheeseburger in his Top 10 best!
Ruby’s Café – Knoxville
(3920 Martin Luther King Avenue – 423 522-0782) Breakfast and Lunch, Monday – Friday; Breakfast only Saturday; closed Sunday.
Sam's BBQ - Humboldt (Added November,2005)
(500 West Main Street; 731 784-9850)
Satsuma Tea Room - Nashville
(417 Union St - 615 256-5211) Lunch only, Monday – Friday; In business since 1918; Southern Foods of Distinction; check out their unique cream cheese and olive sandwich.
B.E. Scott's BBQ - Lexington
(Hwy 20 - No Phone)
Scott's Bar-B-Que - Lexington (Added November,2005)
(10880 Hwy 412 West; 731 968-0420) Whole hog BBQ; owner Ricky Parker has stated, "Our customers don't come in and order barbecue. They ask for tenderloin or middling meat or shoulder. We've got it all."
Sea Boat Steakhouse – Jamestown
(Highway 127 South – 931 879-3640) Open 10 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week; seafood in the Tennessee hills???? It all seems to work here.
Shuford's BBQ - Chattanooga (Added August, 2006)
(924 Signal Mountain Road; 423 267-0080)
Southern Vittles – Knoxville
(3701-B Chapman Highway – 423 579-9005) Open for 3 squares, Monday – Friday; closed Saturday; Sunday brunch from 12 noon to 2 pm.
Stan's Restaurant - Columbia
Stein's - Memphis (Added June, 2004)
(2248 South Lauderdale Street - 901 775-9203) A soul food favorite in South Memphis.
Sun Cafe – Memphis
Swett's Dinette - Nashville (Added December, 2003)
(2725 Clifton Avenue NW; 615 329-4418) Soul food in Music City.
Sylvan Park - Nashville
(4502 Murphy Rd - 615 292-9275) Daily meat and three specials include entrees such as Oven Baked Chicken, Salmon Croquettes, Sugar Cured Ham, and Stuffed Bell Peppers.
Mark Twain Restaurant - Jamestown
Tom's Bar-B-Que - Memphis (Added June, 2005)
(4087 Getwell Road; 901 365-6690); open since the early 1960's, this is a little known take out joint in an industrial park area; give them a try; good n' messy bbq shoudler sandwich with slaw and homemade sauce; I also sampled the deviled eggs (dee-lish!) and the BBQ bologna sandwich (thck charred slab served on white bread with slaw). Friendly folks who are proud of their Q! Their slogan is "Where Friends Meat". Dessert of choice is the banana pudding!
Uncle Lou's Fried Chicken - Memphis (Added September, 2005)
(3633 Millbranch; 901 332-2367) There are two Uncle Lou's locations in Memphis; the other is at 6749 E. Shelby Drive (901 363-9444); Uncle Lou's may be "The Home of the Monster Burger," but there's no denying that the true specialty of the house is Lou Martin's delectible Honey Dipped Fried Chicken; folks in West Tennessee rave about Gus' Fried Chicken
Varallo’s – Nashville
Vergos Rendezvous – Memphis [Photo]
Visit them online at
www.hogsfly.com.
Vinegar Jim's - Arlington (Added February, 2004; Updated October, 2006)
(12062 Forest Street; 901 867-7568) Rustic eatery opened in 1989; specializes in catfish - fried or blackened; lunch Monday - Friday, dinner Tuesday - Saturday. This place is really worth the short drive east from Memphis; the historic downtown of Arlington will take you way back in time; there is a train depot, a classic general store complete with a loveable old dog on the front porch, a vintage cotton gin, and, of course, a terrific small town restaurant and gathering spot; Vinegar Jim's is really two eateries in one; weekday afternoons feature country cooking; I enjoyed the chicken n dumplings with sides of turnip greens and macaroni and cheese; hamburger steak was also on the menu; don't overlook the complimentary basket filled with warm rolls and cornbread
White Cottage - Nashville
Whitt's BBQ - Nashville
(8 locations - 615 356-3435)
Wolf River Cafe - Rossville (Added August, 2005)
(460 Main Street; 901 853-2586) Try the fried catfish!
Woodley's BBQ - Fayetteville
(Route 64 - 615 433-2405)
Zarzour's - Chattanooga (Added February, 2005)
(1627 Rossville Avenue; 423 266-0424) Fine plate lunches in the "Choo Choo" city; open 11 am to 2 pm, Monday thru Friday; good burgers; cornbread, greens, butter beans, fried chicken; try the peanut butter pie; run by a Lebanese family since 1918, the food is authentically southern; stop in Wednesdays for their awesome salmon croquettes ... locals call 'em "redneck crab cakes;" Zarzour's was featured in the Nov. 2004 issue of "Gourmet" magazine.
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, police on horseback, CRAZY taxi drivers and strange food. It certainly wasn't hillbilly back then but oh, my "times, they are a changin".
