This continues to be my favorite restaurant! Creative menu, great presentation... casual ambiance and yet truly top tier food!!

Went with a friend for lunch and the food was delicious. I really enjoyed the atmosphere and decor. My only negative was the price of a glass of wine, $16 seems a bit high for house wine. read more

Absolutely love everything about this place! The food is amazing! And they are very well versed in food allergies, specifically GF. Most items on the menu can be modified and everything is clearly labeled on their menus. The service is stellar! From making the reservation till you finish and pay. Caroline is always super friendly and welcoming! Ryan our server went above and beyond! Answered all our questions and made great suggestions. The place itself, although quite unassuming on the outside, is warm and welcoming with a combination of charm and elegance. Don't walk, run! You will not be disappointed!! read more

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Always fantastic service and good. It is super cute with great Jazz on Saturday nights. Shrimp and grits is the best I've ever had. Smash burger is fantastic and the shrimp tacos are over the moon. Great maple old fashioned. read more

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Delish and family owned and operated. Love this spot. Everyone there is so nice that it makes you feel welcome as soon as you step in the door. read more

If I could, I would give Thompson's Kitchen 10 stars! From the service to the dessert and EVERYTHING in between was quite honestly the best of the best of the best! The welcoming old charm meets 2025 was inviting and comfortable . The shrimp dip and halloumi appetizers were delicious! The gorgonzola grilled chicken, pomegranate brisket and acorn squash entrees were packed with fabulous flavor, aesthetically beautiful and served in hearty quantities. And the dessert.....! The bread pudding with fresh whipped cream was an eye-rolling, melt in your mouth, can't get enough delicacy! Fantastic chef! All of the above wonderful-ness was topped by Stacey... the absolutely kindest man to ever provide restaurant hospitality. From his culinary knowledge of the menu, his professional attentiveness to our table and his kind, gentle personal interactions left us with a mind blown experience! If you haven't experienced The Thompson's Kitchen, you haven't experienced excellence. Very, very well done gentlemen. read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - Gorgonzola grilled chicken, pomegranate brisket and acorn squash entrees - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

This is our second time here! We are down from Indianapolis. Mallory was our server and she was well beyond a 10/10. We had the Rainbow Trout Special, Pomegranate Brisket and the app Pimento Cheese Puffs. I had the pumpkin martini and the sangria. Everything was a 10/10. Looking forward to our next Nashville visit. read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - Pumpkin Martini - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

The food here was remarkable. Glad to see some vegan options which were just wonderful. Everything my group got we just adored. The chef here is doing some awesome work. Will definitely be back anytime we're in Fairview. Also; order the Halloumi Saganaki. It's an unusual cheese appetizer but the flavors just work so well together. It's a must try! read more

First time there, walked in and thought what a cute place. Atmosphere great. Stacy the server was kind when we sat down. Said beer and wine were on happy hour and that he would give us a 10 minute warning when it was going to expire. Great! So I ordered a Chard, (wine, right?). Stacy never came back to remind us happy hour was coming up (no big deal). Ordered another Chard. Hey, a 5 dollar glass of wine always taste better. Got the bill for 2 glasses at 36 dollars. Kindly asked him why as I had 1 glass on happy hour. He said "Oh, Chard is not on happy hour, sorry". I said to him politely, "You didn't tell me that Chard was not part of it". He said, "oh, sorry, I probably should have" and he was a bit condescending.......and just walked away. It's not the money. He should have made it right. But didn't. And now, you've lost a customer, just because of this bad example of doing right when no one is looking. It's the principle. NOT the money. read more

First off- the good- I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE most of everything I've tried here. However, I just came back from a lunch here with my husband. We both got water, a salad and an entree each. Our bill was $75 for lunch before tip and we were STILL HUNGRY.... I'm a thin 37 year old female. I don't eat a lot normally. I shouldn't pay $37.50 for just food and leave still hungry. I didn't even get meat! Why such small portions ?!?!? read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - Sweet potato cake - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

This restaurant is so good, not enough good to say about it. Happy hour is great, the food is always very good! The service is great, and has such a great atmosphere! read more

Thompsons Kitchen has been in this spot a little over 2 years. I had been to this location previously when it was another establishment and the interior is basically the same. Server was friendly and efficient. I ordered the Burger, which comes with a nice dollop of Pimento cheese, Bacon Jam, Comeback Sauce, add some pickles and serve it on a nice bun, accompanied by a bag of chips: but they were hen of the woods sea salt, nicely flavored chips! The burger was cooked perfectly and that Bacon Jam worked so well with the pimento cheese. Since it was an occasion, we splurged for dessert and ordered the Kahlua Chocolate cake with a Coulis of Strawberry and Blackberry, that worked well with the cake and the whipped cream. Definitely making a return trip here! read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - Burger with Pimento Cheese, Bacon Jam, Comeback Sauce and chips - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

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The Thompson's are serving some of the finest food in Middle Tennessee. Quaint ambience that blends both country charm with touches of global influence (just like the food) is lovely, and the service is just the right amount of warm, relaxed attention. But, the food... Chef Rodney... the food!! If you consider yourself a foodie, if you've been anywhere besides Tennessee, if you have tastebuds... just go. And make a reservation, it's gotten very popular. read more

The food is good here , very friendly stafff . Clean .. but they were kinda slow last night ...

Had a most wonderful lunch at The Thompsons Kitchen! Impeccable service, warm and inviting staff and atmosphere. The entire space is so beautifully and cleverly decorated with repurposed doors, windows, panels, antique cash register... Then there is the menu! It was difficult to select just one entree! They are very knowledgeable about Celiac disease and the restrictions. Almost everything on the menu could be modified. I had their stuffed winter squash and tasted some of the shrimp tacos. Both were exceptionally delicious and beautifully presented. Desert was a boozy chocolate brownie with raspberry gelato! Obviously I recommend this place highly and I will certainly be back several times to try everything on their menu! read more

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What a wonderful surprise in Fairview TN. Food is amazing, staff were great (ask for Stacey as your server -he was wonderful) and the venue was just lovely! Great ambiance and prices were super for such fabulous dishes! Hearty portions and an ever changing menu. Highly recommend this restaurant. You will not be disappointed! I will definitely be back! read more

Wow-you gotta try this place. It's the authentic local experience you cannot find anymore. We were there on a Saturday evening for a special occassion and we had a truly remarkable experience. Homey, yet sophisticated. Family-friendly, yet great for a date night. Creative and crafty and comforting all at once. I started with the Prsociutto Fig salad, which was both light and hearty, and also rich and flavorful. Creamy goat cheese, sweet figs, and savory prosciutto combine to make for a wonderful start to the meal. You won't go wrong with any of the entrees...seven people, seven choices, everyone very pleased. I had the Kaluha Pig with Johnny Cake, which looks diminuative when it arrives, but will take you down. It's a great option if smoky flavors are what you seek. Alternatively, the brisket is a great option if you want a sweet, savory, delicious combination. As for desserts, yes. Don't dither about it, get what appeals and end on a high note. We had practically every option among us, and they were all epic--lemon curd, brownie tower, bread pudding, apple crisp. Being a Saturday night, there was also live music. In our case, a jazz trio, which provided a wonderful soundtrack to a very memorable evening. read more

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The food was average, the price was high, and they failed to coordinate the timing of the meal service. Some guests received their food significantly ahead of others. I will not be dining there again. However, the server was courteous. read more

Delicious food with interesting flavors that part from the ordinary. Server was knowledgeable and attentive. The dining tables were comfortably spaced and noise was not an issue. Interesting artifacts provide a unique feel to the space. We will be returning. read more

Visiting from Las Vegas, the staff was very nice and friendly. My husband got the trout and he enjoyed it. Very cute inside. My dish was ok, it came out cold, so I was a bit disappointed. We hit a side of French fries that were delicious and the seasoning on them was perfection. read more

Thompson Kitchen for the win! Always scrumptious, cocktails to die for. A hidden gem in Fairview Tn. It's just amazing every single time! read more

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Best kept secret in all of Middle Tennessee! Not only are the owners the most delightful husband/wife team, but the entire staff and environment couldn't be more welcoming and warm. The food is five star as well as their signature cocktails. We go at least a few times a month and I truly couldn't pick a favorite menu item. Their specials, apps and entrees are irresistible, and even though you won't have room for dessert, force yourself to choose the bread pudding!! Full of coconut, pineapple, pecans and fat free deliciousness!!! Highly recommend this delish and delectable gem with 100 stars!! read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

Since they opened their doors a few years ago, they continue to be an outstanding restaurant. They cater to the guests with allergens better than any restaurant I've ever seen. The food is exceptional, service is warm and genuine and the atmosphere is inviting and warm . I'm going to make my reservation for tomorrow night right now !!!! read more

This place was recommended by a coworker and when I checked the website I noticed they had an Easter brunch. My mom's birthday is the 16th and we had a birthday dinner the weekend before so I thought an Easter brunch would be a good birthday treat. Brunch was $45 per person pre paid (with $5 from each ticket going to charity) when you made the reservation and the menu looked interesting and was to be served family style. We arrived for our reservation and I had to wait a few moments for someone to notice I was there. Mom was waiting at the wheelchair door so she would not have to walk for a long distance. We were promptly seated nearby and waited for a good 5 minutes for a waiter to come take our drink orders. We were then informed that everything was included in our ticket except for alcohol. We were then served 2 deviled eggs which were fantastic. When the waiter returned, we said we would both like another, but were told that was the only thing we could not get more of. We were bummed, but it was fine. Next came out the rest of the meal. Cheesy eggs, French toast with strawberry cream cheese and syrup, 4 pieces of bacon, some duck fat home fries, and fruit salad. It was all...fine. Basic breakfast food. The strawberry cream cheese was something else, but the French toast was cold and floppy, the eggs were soft scrambled with a little bit of cheese, the bacon was bacon, and the fruit was fine. Nothing to write home about and not worth the price. It's not that it was bad AT ALL, but I feel like I could have easily made everything on my plate, which is not what I want from a restaurant. I will give it another chance with the regular menu. I was hoping it would be fabulous and we could go back for Mother's Day brunch, but no such luck. read more

My husband and I love eating here. We've tried everything on the menu more than once and it's seriously all good. I especially love when they have specials and change up the menu depending on the season. The staff is super friendly and terrific. It's a 10/10 Fairview gem for sure!!! read more

Love dining here! Great food, friendly staff, easy atmosphere never disappointed coming here! read more

Amazing variety of food, great service and such a cozy atmosphere! One of our favorites for lunch and dinner.

My wife and daughter had a great meal with extended family tonight. I had the special New York strip and a side of shrimp tacos. Amazing. My wife had the smash burger, bunless, with the pig and peaches, bunless, and it's both delicious. My daughter had the rice and chicken. I'd recommend. read more

Why is this place in Fairview!? Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent staff, excellent ambiance....terribly not terrible location. Let me explain... The NOT terrible part: We live in the middle of nowhere so having a place this nice, this close, is fantastic. The Terrible part: We live in the middle of nowhere....which makes this place also in the middle of nowheresville Fairview, Tn...putting it almost an hour any direction from the typical clientele that would frequent an establishment of this caliber...ultimately I fear the location will inevitably be the downfall of this restaurant. Which would be a shame considering that this place easily has Franklin or downtown nashville quality cuisine and vibe. It also has an appropriately priced revolving menu and live music on the weekends. Yes I will be going back and yes I hope this place remains open as long as possible...just not hopeful solely based on location....so ultimately I'm telling anyone reading this to take the journey, and give this place enough of your business to prove me wrong...please. read more

The place wasn't busy at all but it totally should be. Both what me and my husband had was really good. The only draw back is that all items are a la carte which is fine for adults but adds up quickly if you were to have multiple kids with you. The staff were super friendly and we really enjoyed our lunch! read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - a plate of coleslaw and pickles - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

We had a delightful meal with superb service this evening at Thompson's Table! Faith was our server and was very attentive and hospitable. We had 2 appetizers and 2 entrées. Too full for dessert, we opted for a cappuccino. Everything was delicious and I appreciate numerous GF options. Our appetizer board was not the standard charcuterie with salami, and instead featured duck pastrami. Not a huge duck fan, but this style of duck was fabulous! Whipped Italian cheese and chowchow was such a little world palate dance of flavors. Our main dishes were the Gnocchi (husband's dish) and Crawfish with cream(mine-GF served over rice instead of pasta). No skimping on the crawfish and the flavor was fantastic! I rarely am super pleased with a cappuccino, but their version was perfect and had a "clean taste." It was not masked with false flavors or syrups. We can't wait to return and hope to have Faith as our server! read more

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This is our favorite spot and we eat here at least twice a month. Service is always amazing, ambiance and music is great. We've taken large parties and have ordered everything on the menu. Nothing disappoints, it's all great. Price is right in line with what it should be. read more

My local friends brought us to the Thompson's kitchen for a terrific evening and a wonderful dinner. The staff is tremendous at making everyone feel at home and giving great recommendations. The cocktails were fantastic as was the great menu selections and appetizers. Don't forget to try the fantastic Desserts and the ambience and surroundings make for a special celebration. read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - Great time and lots of fun! - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

Found this Gem on a quick trip to Harper's area just outside Nashville. This is the best little electric place we have found in a while. Take a day trip! One of the owners came out by our table, struck up a conversation. We loved his story. He brought us out an appetizer that was delectable. Everyone was so kind to speak and greet I had the gorgonzola chicken pasta with herb foccocia bread. Simply Amazing! We will make a trip just to enjoy this place again! read more

Well, they've done it again. Took a look at the specials and there it was... a meal to top all the other best meals I've ever had here... The Pork Ribeye. An 8 oz portion of citrus spiced pork ribeye. Served on top of a sweet potato hash, Sherry honey glazed onions, "pine apples", Russian Kale, stone ground mustard cream and topped with a smoked home drizzle. OMG read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - Pork Ribeye - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

Charming, quaint place that has great vibes as soon as you walk in. The service was wonderful and then the food blows you away!

The Food is fresh, delicious and very original , all the staff are very friendly and helpful, just a cool restaurant in a small town!

We had an excellent meal tonight! Service was great and food came out quickly. At our table of 6, we had whipped feta and shrimp dip for appetizers. For main course, we had pulled pork and Johnny cakes (sound simple but sooo good!), pork belly, crawfish pasta, and Gorgonzola burger. Everything was great! For dessert, we had the brownie stack and the bread pudding which absolutely melts in your mouth. Add some excellent cocktails (don't miss the espresso martini!) and you have a perfect meal! The wine list is slim, but there's a decent bourbon list and great cocktails! Great after dinner drinks and coffee selection also! There was live music playing too! Fairview has a hidden gem that's worth the drive! Be sure to get reservations! It's a small place. read more

The Thompsons Kitchen - Pork belly - Southern Near Me - Fairview, Tennessee

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I don't know where to start with the positive things I want to say about this gem! To start, it's a cute space in an old building and they have maintained the charm. Homey and inviting! The menu changes often and reflects the owner's relationship with local farmers and purveyors. I have lots of favorites on the menu but lean towards the Southern Buttermilk Caesar. It's salty, crunchy and a touch of sweet with the molasses drizzle. The shrimp tacos are also great. If the Pig and Peaches sandwich is on the menu, get it!! One of my favorite sandwiches ever! Sliced smoked pork, arugula, Boursin spread and a little house made peach jam. You really can't go wrong. And although I rarely have room for dessert, they are delicious. read more

Thompsons Kitchen...Southern (Roots) Toots, Global (Flavor) Failure Dined at Thompson's tonight, Fairview's answer to fine dining. As a Nashville and Williamson county native (yes, there are actually some of us still around), I grew up visiting family friends in Fairview and eventually married one. Fairview holds a special place in my heart, and as much as the landscape has changed and evolved over the years, it still possesses the quiet charm and salt-of-the-earth people it always has. With the arrival of big box retailers, fast food restaurants, and Californians, Fairview has experienced rising property taxes, soaring per acre prices and disappearing undeveloped land. Still, it's managed to hang onto its unassuming charm through all of this growth. Then two interlopers breeze into town. Per the website, the owner/chef and his wife are well-traveled, thought Fairview needed an elevated dining establishment, and thought they were just the ones to bring it to them. Well, that's all fine and dandy, save for a couple of issues: 1) The only thing harder than the most uncomfortable chairs I've maybe ever sat in at a restaurant was finding a menu item that sounded good. The menu is somehow both cumbersome and underwhelming at once. Appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and even a kids' menu are among the offerings but they're just trying too dang hard. While traveling the world, they learned phrases such as "elevated" and "outside the box," which is fantastic, but you don't have to elevate every single thing. It's ok for a burger to just be a burger. And for goodness sake, ketchup doesn't need to be doctored. It's ketchup. Just let it do its thing. 2) If you're going to have a bunch of fancy pants items on the menu, expect that patrons will likely request accommodations and be willing to acquiesce to the reasonable requests. If I don't want pimento cheese on my burger, please don't roll your eyes when I ask for it to be left off and maybe have some normal toppings available. A member of our party asked what came on the burger. The server replied, "pickles, comeback sauce, bacon jam, and pimento cheese." My friend asked if she could get tomato and lettuce. She was told no and requested just pickles, but when her burger was delivered (well after the rest of our party received their food), it was slathered in whatever "comeback sauce" is. Because they assigned our server to other tables during our party of 14's meal, his visits were more spread out than they should have been for a party of our size. Drinks ran low and after having waited too long for her sandwich to come out initially, there was no time or use in sending it back once she did get it. Also, they may have traveled the world, collecting recipes and studying technique, but if they're going to have something called "smash burger" on the menu, I'd suggest taking a trip to Steak n' Shake to learn how a smash burger should really look and taste. 3) For $15, we ordered the "whipped feta" appetizer. A bowl arrived with a small scoop of whipped feta, a spoonful of cranberry jelly dolloped on top, and, per the menu, some "microgreens" which were really just garnish doing what garnish does: getting in the way. This was served with four slices of grilled sourdough bread that had spent a little too long on the grill and then suffered a heavy-handed olive oil application. It tasted like what I would imagine licking the grill cleaning brush would taste like. 4) The pricing was probably the most palatable element of the evening with one exception. Their daily specials included an item that seemed wildly out of place and even more outlandishly priced. Their take on Steak Frites - a 16-oz Cowgirl Steak, House Made Sweet Potato Fries, Kenny's Smoked Bleu Cheese Compound Butter and Horseradish cream - was priced at $70. Seventy! That is 232% higher than the next most expensive menu item. For steak and fries....the crowd-pleasing menu staple, traditionally priced around $25 to match its "aww, shucks" "everyman" persona. If I wanted to pay $70 for a steak dinner, you'd better believe it wouldn't be at this establishment. Nashville boasts some of the best steakhouses this side of the Mason/Dixon. Hard pass. 5) I haven't heard the word "no" so much since a middle school dance I chaperoned. Several in our party made requests - lettuce and tomato on a burger, leaving an unwanted sauce off, a candle for a birthday dessert they brought out, request to substitute a side - and each was met with a firm, unyielding declination. Summary: It's refreshing that it's not another Mexican restaurant or fast food joint. So definitely A for effort. The atmosphere is adequate. They accept reservations, which is nice. But nothing I put in my mouth wowed me or made me want more - tonight or ever again. And the service just tipped the experience as there was an underlying current of "I'm bothered" hiding just under the forced smile. Grade: C- read more