One Of The Most Rustic Restaurants In Tennessee Is Also One Of The Most Delicious
By Meghan Kraft|Published March 14, 2022
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Meghan Kraft
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Meghan Kraft loves to travel the world, but she makes her home right here in Nashville, Tennessee. She holds a degree in English, and has worked in the digital marketing realm with companies such as Apartments.com, USA Today and HarperCollins Publishing.
The rustic, rolling countryside of Tennessee is full of small communities and tight-knit towns that revel in the state’s isolated beauty. Of course, just because you are in a rural community doesn’t mean that the restaurant situation isn’t top-notch. No, here in Paris, Tennessee, a town known for its Eiffel Tower replica and the largest fish fry in the world, you’ll find Uncle Billy’s Downtown Eatery, a restaurant full of southern hospitality and good food. Although it may be one of Tennessee’s lesser-known eateries, it remains one of the state’s most delicious.
You’ll find Uncle Billy’s Downtown Eatery right in the heart of Paris, Tennessee, as the restaurant’s name aptly suggests. There is plenty of parking on-site, so don’t be worried about shuffling cash out for a paid lot, as well as street parking.
Uncle Billy’s prides itself on supporting and nourishing the local community, and when you dine here you will experience true southern hospitality for yourself. You are bound to be greeted with a smile, and the waitstaff is more than happy to help you with any questions regarding the meal. If you have any allergies or dietary requirements, make sure you let your waiter know before you order.
The interior is homey and quaint, with a focus on rustic, wood-ensconced walls, and big windows. The natural light makes Uncle Billy’s an easy place to spend an hour, and the lively conversation and guffaws of laughter from neighboring tables will set you at ease.
The restaurant focuses on American cuisine, so expect wraps, sandwiches, and salads. There is a potato bar where you can help yourself to multiple toppings, and since you order at the counter before you take your seat, you can ask for changes to any meal. Keep in mind that the menu isn’t expansive, but more succinct and focused on fresh, flavorful lunchtime classics.
The homemade chicken salad sandwich, pictured, comes with a pickle spear and either a loaded potato salad or your choice of chips. Classic, easy, and comforting, Uncle Billy’s knows how to hit all the right notes when it comes to lunchtime dining.
You can visit Uncle Billy’s Downtown Eatery from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. The restaurant is closed on the weekends to give the staff a much-needed break, so make sure you plan a trip for the week ahead!