Top 10 Places You Must Try in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Eating out in college is almost avoidable. The convenience of grabbing something to eat quick when you’re short on time is too good to pass up. Students of MTSU, further research about the restaurants near campus, and my opinion helped compile this list of the Top 10 Places You Must Try in Murfreesboro.

1. Cookout

2919 S Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

• Cheap
• Good amount of food
• Close to campus
• 40+ Milkshakes
• Open late: 10:30 AM — 4 AM Sat-Wed 10:30 AM — 5:30 AM Thurs/Fri

2. The Alley on Main

223 W Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

• Good service
• Amazing food
• Everything is house made (from scratch)
• Fresh seafood that is literally flown in the day before

3. Slick Pig Bar-b-q

1920 E Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

• Close to campus
• Good food
• Affordable

4. Jeff’s Family Restaurant

467 S Hancock St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

• Comfort food
• Good atmosphere
• Cake 10 or 11 inches tall

5. Rita’s

2018 Medical Center Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

• Good treat
• Frozen custard

6. La Siesta Mexican Restaurant

2424 S Church St 1608 NW Broad St 1111 Greenland Dr

• Student discount
• Right beside MTSU
• Reasonable price

7. Newk’s Eatery

2615 Medical Center Pkwy, The Avenues 49 Wendlewood Dr. Suite B-8, Northgate

• Newks is the best place to grab a quick bite or hang out with friends
• The food quality is great.

8. Carrabbas

544 N Thompson Ln e, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

• Great place to have a nice Italian meal with family and friends.
• The quality and portions of food is top notch.

9. Bar Louie

2615 Medical Center Pkwy #2395, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

• Open late
• Good food
• Decent pricing

10. Demos’

1115 NW Broad St, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

• Good food
• Good atmosphere
• Well priced