The Thompsons Kitchen

"My wife and I love this place! Whether to go for lattes when they open at 11am or happy hour or dinner, the food is always good, the people are friendly, and the atmosphere is top notch. They really go the extra mile in making it a nice quality restaurant that still feels local and uniquely Fairview."

"We happened upon this restaurant on a Sunday afternoon drive and decided to try. We will be new regulars! I’m vegetarian, it can be tricky to find a good meal outside of urban areas. At Thompsons Kitchen there were several well balanced choices, I loved my dinner, my carnivore husband greatly enjoyed his as well and the seasonal craft cocktails were fantastic. Service was great, and a warm, cozy atmosphere. For gluten free diners there were several options as well. What a treat to find!"

"Had a great evening at this little place in Fairview, Tennessee! We walked in and it was hot! Real Hot! I thought I was going to melt. It took a minute for me to adjust but I did. We started out with the Shrimp Dip! Wonderful, creamy, crispy! It was served with pita bread that was slightly toasted. We thought it was a great touch. I had the shrimp and grits. 2nd best I’ve had! Added Smokey Gouda cheese to the dish that was already busting with flavors of bacon. Well done! My wife had the Pecan Crusted Rainbow Trout with gnocchi. It was equally good with perfectly cooked fish and just as flavorful! We added the homemade bread and oil and balsamic."

"FANTASTIC! Wow! What a dinner! We met up with some friends who had been here 2x in the past month and had a phenomenal time. It’s in a low key building, but once you step inside an eclectic atmosphere! Stacey, our waiter, was wonderful and super fun. He made sure to tell us about new dishes, fan favorites, and some of his favorites! I had the smash burger and was blown away. My wife had the gnocchi Primavera (vegan version) and loved the super fresh and clean feel it had. I can attest to this. We also got multiple orders of their fries with 3 different kind of sauces. Come back, a Smokey ranch, and Jack & Coke Ketchup- all three fantastic. We ended the evening with key lime pie- I don’t even like key lime pie and I have caught myself thinking about it the next day. I hope to return soon!"

"I went to this restaurant at 1:00 pm on a Saturday. There was one waiter working. I waited for several minutes and no one came to take my order. I finally had to get the hostess to take my order. I ordered a dish called Bird of Paradise. This dish consisted of dry, bland chicken strips served on a bed of sweet rice. It was garnished with cilantro, unsalted peanuts, a drizzle of sweet and sour sauce, a dollop of "lime cream" (tasteless), and some kind of pickled vegetable. The dish needed both salt and pepper, which I requested but never got. My water glass wasn't refilled until I had finished my meal. This lunch portion was $18.00, which is very overpriced for such a mediocre dish and very poor service. I know this restaurant gets 5 star reviews, but that was not my experience at all. I will not be returning. And note to ALL restaurants: stop ignoring your solo diners."