Delicious food and good conversation—that's what everyone hopes for when they go out to eat. HOBNOB strives to deliver on both points. Tavern fare with a Southern flair is how you would describe it. Its menu of tavern-style comfort food adds appealing twists to familiar dishes, such as the chipotle-cornmeal-crusted fried green tomatoes dabbed with tomato-horseradish relish, goat cheese, and balsamic reduction. At night, diners can nosh on burgers, pot roast, tavern salmon, and meatloaf. At weekend brunch, they might try pork belly and eggs, or the hefty hangover helper, with sausage, bacon, veggies, and three eggs over easy.

And true to its name, HOBNOB is warmly welcoming to the sociable. Its intimate-yet-casual dining room and a shady patio are conducive to conversation and extensive craft-beer selection. HOBNOB also offers one of the largest bourbon selections in the Southeast. There are even board games available to get the night rolling.