MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Nestled on Broadway in Murfreesboro, Toot’s Restaurant has been serving Southern comfort food since 1985. Today, my table enjoyed its signature shrimp basket with coleslaw, alongside friends sampling loaded burgers, crispy fries, wings, and chicken salads. This lively, nostalgia‑tinged spot remains a Boro staple — here’s why it deserves attention from locals and visitors alike.
A Local Icon with Southern Roots
Established in 1985, Toot’s on NW Broad Street is one of Rutherford County’s oldest full-service restaurants and is credited with introducing Buffalo wings to middle Tennessee (MapQuest). Locals on Reddit fondly refer to it as “a Murfreesboro institution,” noting its consistent offering of wings, ribs, chicken fingers, catfish, and frog legs (Facebook).
When Food Feels Like Home
The menu ranges from seafood baskets and salads to sandwiches and rib platters. I opted for the shrimp basket—golden popcorn-style shrimp served with hushpuppies, tartar or Cherry Mustard sauce, and a side of creamy slaw ($13.98) (Toast Tab). My dining companions delighted in burgers such as the iconic BBQ‑bacon Toot’s Burger and curly fries ($14.75), hearty chicken salads and wings tossed in popular sauces like Napalm or garlic dry rub ($7.25–$25.00) (Toast Tab).
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