Patrick’s Bistreaux – Nashville, TN

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I can highly recommend Patrick’s Bistreaux in Nashville, TN in the Berry Hill part of town. Creole/Cajun food. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Saturday. This is a new place, but very experienced chef. You can even call ahead and do take-out.

Address:  2821 Bransford Avenue, Nashville, TN

Phone:  (615) 401-9564

Hours:

Tue – Thu: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Fri – Sat: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Website:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Patricks-Bistreaux/323937754356038

Food Style:  Creole/Cajun

What to Eat:  Crawfish Étouffée

 

Sugars Ribs

Sugars ribs has great, pit smoked barbecue, but it also has a great family atmosphere and a fantastic view of the city (Go to the location on the hill, not the new downtown location, for the good views).  We never miss a chance to stop in for dinner when we go to Chattanooga.  There are even goats for the kids to pet and feed left-over corn bread.

To find it, just head from downtown towards Atlanta on highway I-24.  Look for the big sign and exit off to the right as you get near the top of the hill.

What to get:  The ribs (duh).  Also, the chicken, the pulled pork, and the brisket.  Just get a little of everything and share as a group.  Unfortunately they don’t offer family meals anymore, so sharing is a little more awkward..

Phone: (423) 826-1199

Address:  2450 15th Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Website:  http://www.sugarsribs.com/

Praters Barbeque

Tennessee is pulled pork country and some of the best pulled pork you will find is in out in the middle of nowhere between Manchester and McMinnville, TN.  If you are in that area, you are either at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester or driving from Atlanta to Nashville.  Go ahead and get of I-24 at exit 111 and follow the highway to the east about 15 miles – it will be well worth the detour.  Warning – this will make it impossible to eat the soggy slop that passes for barbque in most parts of the country.

Keep your eyes open – look for the sign on the left.

Website: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Praters-BBQ/122309331143174

Address: 9576 Manchester Hwy, Morrison, TN 37357 Get directions

Phone:  (931) 635-2259

What to get:  Get the pulled pork, either a sandwich or a plate.  The sweet potato fries are also excellent.

Jiffy Burger

This is a throwback to the past.  An old-style greasy spoon diner including curbside service.  The walls are lined with all sorts of memorabilia – it is rumored that the owner has the robot from “Lost in Space.”  Certainly not a fancy place, but they have good burgers and other items.

Website:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jiffy-Burger/120650581285349

Info on the Bonaroo Burger:  http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/06/the-bonnaroo-burger-jiffy-burger-review-manchester-tn.html

What to Get:  Get the hamburger/cheeseburger plate or the taco salad.

Address	1001 Hillsboro Blvd, Manchester, TN 37355-2029 · Get Directions
Phone	+1 (931) 728-4452

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McGuires Irish Pub

 

Description:  This is an eating experience.  Despite this being a pub, it is a great atmosphere for the whole family with hand-crafted beers for the adults and hand-crafted root beer for the kids.  The food is absolutely top rate and there is often live music.  This is a place for a fun night out – not a quiet meal.  Come ready to have a great time.

 

What to get:  The beef and mushroom stew is unbelievably good.  The pork chops are also outstanding.  The rest may be great too, but we didn’t get a chance to try anything else.

 

Secret:  Be wary when reading the bathroom signs.

 

www.mcguiresirishpub.com 

 

33 Harbor Blvd
Destin, FL 32541

 

(850) 650-0000

Ellendales

Description:  This is a great independent restaurant serving contemporary American food.  They have great food in an old home that was converted into a restaurant.  The food is fancy but the dress is casual.

What to Get:  Go for the Sunday brunches.  this is a great brunch place for Sundays or holidays.

Secrets:  This place is right near the Nashville Airport.  If you are flying out of Nashville, stay at one of the hotels north of I-40 and head to Ellendale’s for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Hours

M-F 11 am to 10 pm
Sat and Sun 10 am to 10 pm

Saturday Brunch from 10-2
Sunday Brunch 10-3

Address

2739 Old Elm Hill Pike,
Nashville, TN 37214

(615) 884-0171

Please let us know through post or email (vtsioriginal@yahoo.com) about your secret restaurants.  We’re looking for great independent restaurants that you can only find in one city or area.  Something that makes a visit special.