GOOD NEWS IS COMING TO DINNER! We will feature a local food critic’s thoughts as they dine in Franklin County. This month, Tabitha Buckner visited Patio on Main.
There are some restaurants that you visit because you’re hungry, and then there are the ones that make you want to sit and hang around a while. Patio on Main in Decherd falls firmly into that second category. A fun menu, a patio for beautiful nights, and live music and karaoke nights keep things lively.
First things first — the burgers are delicious. Simple? Yes. But juicy, satisfying, and just what a burger should be. A good burger doesn’t need to be complicated. Sometimes you just want a great patty, a good bun, and all the fixings done right — and Patio on Main delivers.
They also have several Mexican favorites, including tacos, tortas, and quesadillas. But the real showstopper for me was the birria grilled cheese. Let me just say: This sandwich is this close to perfection. Tender, flavorful birria tucked into crispy, melty grilled cheese goodness? Yes, please. I’ll take three! My only request is a little cup of consommé on the side for dipping. Because if you’re going to give me birria grilled cheese, I want to dunk that beautiful sandwich until my heart is happy and my hand is dripping.
And then there’s the atmosphere.
Patio on Main isn’t just a fun place to grab dinner or a quiet place for a quick lunch. It has that fun, come-as-you-are kind of energy that makes you want to stick around for another drink, another song, or whatever happens to be going on that night. With live music and other events throughout the week, there’s always a little more happening than what’s simply printed on the menu.
That’s what makes a place like this such a welcome addition to the local dining scene. The food gives you a reason to come, but the atmosphere and the staff give you a reason to stay.
So grab your friends, order a burger or a round of tacos — or, better yet, go straight for that birria grilled cheese — and settle in. Patio on Main feels less like a quick meal and more like a night out in your own backyard. GN
Patio on Main:
110 E. Main St.
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 308-2859
