With summer about to kick into full swing, those seeking a meal in Murfreesboro may often opt to sit out on the patio. Murfreesboro and Smyrna offer a multitude of restaurants with patios and outdoor seating areas where local diners may enjoy drinks or dinner.
The Alley on Main
223 W. Main St.
Enjoy steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches and a full bar along with homemade desserts in the relaxed, outdoor courtyard at The Alley, filled with colorful seating on the outdoor turf, covered with plenty of shade.
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Primrose Table
1650 Memorial Blvd.
For fine dining in a casual setting, Primrose Table offers an outdoor patio outside of its Memorial Boulevard restaurant, with its expertly crafted menu ranging from salmon, steaks and chops to cocktails, fish & chips, burgers and more.
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Nacho’s Mexican Restaurant
2962 S. Rutherford Blvd.
Nacho’s offers tacos, burritos, fajitas, chicken, steak, seafood, chili verde and more. Have a pitcher of margaritas or a cerveza with your chips and queso on the Nacho’s covered patio, a popular gathering spot not far from the MTSU campus.
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Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken
1290 NW Broad St.
This popular fried chicken, tamale and crawfish joint offers outdoor seating on its deck situated on Murfreesboro’s bustling Broad Street.
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Middle Ground Brewing Company
2476 Old Fort Pkwy.
Though not visible from the road, guests at Middle Ground Brewing Company have access to its outdoor beer garden area, all ages welcome. The local brewery also serves pizzas, continuing the pizza garden tradition at the space long occupied by Ahart’s Pizza Garden.
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Boro Bourbon & Brews
124 N. Maple St.
Though not technically a patio, this downtown Murfreesboro restaurant, bourbon house, music venue and sports bar opens its large garage doors to let the breeze flow in and the music flow out when the weather is pleasant, providing an outdoor feel.
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More Patios of Rutherford County:
MEDICAL CENTER PARKWAY
Jonathan’s Grille
2911 Medical Center Pkwy.
Core Life Eatery
2330 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. E
La Cucina Italiana
451 N. Thompson Ln.
Mission BBQ
2314 Medical Center Pkwy.
Blaze Pizza
2314 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste 1-A
Steakhouse Five
1500 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. 1K
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
2243 Medical Center Pkwy. Ste. B
Bar Louie
2615 Medical Center Pkwy. #2395
Firehouse Subs
2018 Medical Center Pkwy.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
1986 Medical Center Pkwy.
The Goat
2355 Adwell St.
Metro Diner
711 A-1 N. Thompson Ln.
Jason’s Deli
452 N. Thompson Ln.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
452 N. Thompson Ln.
Five Guys
536 N. Thompson Ln.
Just Love Coffee
1440 Medical Center Pkwy., Suite A
Ugadi Indian Grill
2306 Medical Center Pkwy.
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BROAD STREET
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken
1290 NW Broad St.
Chuy’s
801 NW Broad St.
Buster’s Place
1615 NW Broad St.
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ON/OFF THE SQUARE
The Alley on Main
223 W. Main St.
Boro Bourbon & Brews
124 N. Maple St.
Brass Horn Coffee Roasters
410 W. Lytle St.
Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
114 N. Church St.
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MEMORIAL BOULEVARD
Primrose Table
1650 Memorial Blvd.
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza
125 Wendlewood Dr.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2113 Memorial Blvd.
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OLD FORT PARKWAY
Sam’s Sports Grill
1720 Old Fort Pkwy.
Middle Ground Brewing Company
2476 Old Fort Pkwy.
Miller’s Ale House
1714 Old Fort Pkwy.
Panera Bread
1970 Old Fort Pkwy.
Greek Cafe Grill
2441 Old Fort Pkwy.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
1829 Old Fort Pkwy.
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CHURCH STREET
Parthenon Grille
1962 S. Church St.
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RUTHERFORD BOULEVARD
Nacho’s Mexican Restaurant
2962 S. Rutherford Blvd.
Mexiven
1706 Bradyville Pk.
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MAIN STREET/MTSU AREA
Slick Pig BBQ
1920 E. Main St.
Fiesta Grill
1111 Greenland Dr.
The Boulevard Bar & Grill
2154 Middle Tennessee Blvd.
Jefferson’s
1916 E. Main St.
The Boro Bar & Grill
1211 Greenland Dr.
Jimmy John’s
2130 Middle Tennessee Blvd.
Hop Springs
6670 John Bragg Hwy.
Campus Pub
903 Gunnerson Ave.
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NORTHFIELD
Carmen’s Taqueria
206 W. Northfield Blvd.
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SMYRNA
Karin’s Kustard & Hamburgers
470 S. Lowery St.
La Tavola
114 Front St.
Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que
991 Industrial Blvd.
Thida Thai
10644 Cedar Grove Rd.
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MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Blue Coast Burrito
1122 Memorial Blvd.
1141 Fortress Blvd.
635 President Pl., Smyrna
Camino Real
3359 Memorial Blvd.
3919 Cedar Glades Rd.
3205 S. Church St.
105 Lasseter Dr.
408 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W., Smyrna
Culver’s
2411 Medical Center Pkwy.
2993 S. Rutherford Blvd.
Dairy Queen
2910 S. Rutherford Blvd.
1735 Memorial Blvd.
510 Cason Ln.
La Siesta Mexican
2424 S. Church St.
1608 NW Broad St.
Mi Patria Mexican Restaurant
230 Stones River Mall Blvd.
2896 S. Rutherford Blvd.
Newk’s Eatery
2615 Medical Center Pkwy.
149 Wendlewood Dr.
Sonic Drive-In
2083 Lascassas Pk.
1918 Memorial Blvd.
1311 NW Broad St.
1650 Middle Tennessee Blvd.
2630 S. Church St.
1627 New Salem Rd.
215 Cason Ln.
1129 Fortress Blvd.
1889 Almaville Rd., Smyrna
791 Nissan Dr., Smyrna
799 Team Blvd., Smyrna
5210 Murfreesboro Rd., La Vergne
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Anything missing from this list? Let us know your favorite place to dine outside in Rutherford County, or of any additions or changes to this list, by emailing contact@boropulse.com.
