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Best Restaurants in Gallatin (2026)

Five restaurants across Nashville. Compare neighborhoods, price tiers and what to order, then read the full reviews.

Mary Beth Tucker
By Mary Beth Tucker Guides Editor · Updated September 2026 · How the score is built
Best Restaurants in Gallatin (2026)
THE NASHVILLE DINING GUIDES 5 restaurants
Compare all 5 restaurantsNeighborhood · price · score · first order
In the same order as the guide. Scores are out of 10; dollar symbols show the listed price tier.
RestaurantNeighborhoodPriceScoreWhat to order
01 SapporoGallatin$$5.9Spicy Tuna Roll
02 The Chocolate Covered StrawberryGallatin$$6.1Gourmet Club Sandwich
03 Alberto’sGallatin5.8Grilled Picanha with Chimichurri
04 M.L.Rose Neighborhood PubGallatin5.0Classic Cheeseburger
05 Dosbros Fresh Mexican GrillGallatin5.0Barbacoa Bowl

5 restaurants · In guide order

1 Sapporo Yelp

Sapporo

Sushi · Gallatin · $$
Insider Score5.9

Sapporo covers more ground than its sushi-bar label suggests: the kitchen runs Korean barbecue alongside Japanese staples, and the katsu-don draws as much repeat business as the Dragon Roll and spicy tuna. The KBBQ is on the pricier side for Sumner County, but the quality holds up. Attentive counter service keeps the pace moving. Good for a family dinner or a date night when no one can agree on a single cuisine.

What to orderSpicy Tuna RollBulgogi BeefDragon Roll Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1650 Nashville Pike · (615) 230-0031
2 The Chocolate Covered Strawberry Yelp

The Chocolate Covered Strawberry

Cafes · Gallatin · $$
Insider Score6.1

Set in a renovated farmhouse back off the road in Gallatin, The Chocolate Covered Strawberry is a proper lunch destination in Sumner County. The gourmet club sandwich and seasonal salad bowl are the workhorses of the menu; the namesake dessert is the reason to save room. The room runs full-service and cocktails, which makes it a legitimate girls-lunch stop rather than just a quick bite. Counter-service crowds, this is not.

What to orderGourmet Club SandwichChocolate Covered Strawberry DessertSeasonal Salad Bowl Call Directions Scored from the full review record 2375 Nashville Pike · (615) 230-1002
3 Alberto’s Yelp

Alberto’s

Brazilian · Gallatin
Insider Score5.8

Alberto's is doing something that punches well above the Gallatin zip code: grilled picanha with chimichurri, osso buco Milanese, and pan-seared salmon over coconut risotto. The kitchen runs with real ambition and the service is polished. Couples rely on it for anniversaries and special-occasion dinners. It books well, so plan ahead on weekends. This is the room to know when Sumner County calls for something more than casual.

What to orderGrilled Picanha with ChimichurriOsso Buco MilanesePan-Seared Salmon with Coconut Risotto Call Directions Scored from the full review record 210 Douglas Bend Rd · (615) 206-4575
4 M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub Yelp

M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub

Burgers · Gallatin
Insider Score5.0

M.L.Rose brings its Nashville pub playbook north to Gallatin: a classic cheeseburger that holds up, buffalo wings, loaded nachos, and a beer list that surprises first-timers with its quality and range. The room runs full booths most nights, so expect a short wait during peak hours. Service is solid and consistent. This is the reliable neighborhood option for a casual dinner with friends or a family crowd that wants good bar food without driving into Davidson County.

What to orderClassic CheeseburgerBuffalo WingsLoaded Nachos Call Directions Scored from the full review record 2145 Nashville Pike · (615) 575-8603
5 Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill Yelp

Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill

Mexican · Gallatin
Insider Score5.0

Dosbros runs a fast-casual counter-service model with a barbacoa bowl and chicken burrito that regulars rank above the national chains. The kitchen accommodates food allergies without friction, which makes it a practical family stop. Fresh guacamole is worth adding. Orders move quickly, portions are satisfying, and the whole operation stays under budget for a family of four. The go-to for a quick Gallatin lunch that actually delivers.

What to orderBarbacoa BowlChicken BurritoFresh Guacamole Call Directions Scored from the full review record 1650 Nashville Pike · (615) 989-7482
What to know before choosing a restaurant

Best Restaurants in Gallatin: 1. Sapporo · 2. The Chocolate Covered Strawberry · 3. Alberto’s · 4. M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub · 5. Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill. Addresses, prices and what to order.

Gallatin is a Sumner County city that feeds its people well without asking them to drive into Davidson County for a decent meal. From a Korean-Japanese hybrid spot to a Brazilian kitchen doing osso buco, the range here is real. These five places cover the ground most Gallatin nights actually call for.

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Frequently asked

What are the best restaurants near me in Gallatin, TN?
The five picks in this guide cover the strongest options in Gallatin right now: Sapporo for Korean-Japanese, The Chocolate Covered Strawberry for a proper lunch, Alberto's for a special-occasion dinner, M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub for burgers and beer, and Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill for fast-casual bowls and burritos. Each carries an Insider Score based on the review record, and no restaurant pays to appear on this list.
Is there a good date-night restaurant in Gallatin?
Alberto's is the strongest date-night option in Gallatin, with a menu that includes grilled picanha, osso buco, and salmon over coconut risotto. It runs full service and books out on weekends, so reservations are worth making in advance. Sapporo also works well for a relaxed date-night dinner.
Are there family-friendly restaurants in Gallatin, TN?
Several on this list fit a family dinner without issue. Sapporo handles mixed orders across Japanese and Korean dishes. M.L.Rose Neighborhood Pub has the burgers, wings, and nachos that work for a range of ages. Dosbros Fresh Mexican Grill is the fastest and most budget-friendly family option, with counter service and flexible menu accommodations.
How does Top of Nashville pick and score restaurants in Gallatin?
Every restaurant on this list carries an Insider Score calculated from the public review record. No business pays to be listed or ranked. The goal is a honest picture of where to eat in Gallatin based on what the record actually shows, not advertising spend.
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We start with the review record, not a press release. Every room here is a real kitchen with a strong rating across a meaningful number of reviews, ranked on our 10-point Insider Score. We weight consistency over time and the rooms locals return to, not the ones tourists pass through once. The list updates as the data does. How we work →

About the writer
Mary Beth Tucker
Guides Editor

Mary Beth runs the dish-by-dish beat across Nashville, building best-of lists neighborhood by neighborhood that point you somewhere specific. Her rankings start with the reviews and end with a recommendation you can use tonight.

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