Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Hillwood / White Bridge

My favorite restaurant in Tennessee did not disappoint (this was my 4th visit). Amazing food and watching it being plated before your eyes with explanation of each course by the chef elevated the experience.

Thistle are Rye exceeded my expectations! Very classy inside and the outdoor patio area looked lovely (we went on Valentine’s Day, too cold, so we didn’t go outside). Service was impeccable and very attentive with 2 people checking on us often and the waiter packing up our leftovers! Food was great! My boyfriend loves smash burgers and he loved theirs! The whipped cheese appetizer is amazing!

Mockingbird is always a charming experience. Our most recent trip was on Valentines Day. The table had a live flame tea light and rose petals on it. My only complaint was that our server was taking care of a large table of older women that kept him busy and not as attentive to us as I would’ve liked. Appetizer didn’t come before the food but I didn’t dock the rating for that for reasons already stated. Food was excellent- we got Pasta La Vista, Tatchos, and Bulgogi Hanger Steak and they were all fantastic. The ambience is perfect - dimly lit and well decorated. We will be back.

It was Valentine's Day - nevertheless we were seated immediately but never with the sense we were being rushed to make way for the crowd. The food was excellent and inventive - the valet had our car in no time and it made a day that is often perfunctory fell special.

Overall enjoyable experience! Waiter was attentive and not overbearing. Food was outstanding and seasoned well, though a bit heavy with all four dishes ordered having a sauce or dip. Maybe a pallet cleanser between courses would help?! Don’t view this as a complaint, but a suggestion to improve. With tickets to a TPAC show, the staff made sure to serve without any rush and have us out the door to our show. Kudos!