Welcome to Southern Fried & Sweet Tea

Real comfort food, generous portions, and sweet tea done right — right here in Puryear, Tennessee.

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A Place That Feels Like Home

Southern Fried & Sweet Tea is a comfort food restaurant in the heart of Puryear, Tennessee. We serve up hearty, home-style meals with portions big enough to fill even the hungriest appetite — and probably send you home with a box for later.

From our famous gator gumbo to pork chop sandwiches, pecan cobbler, and fresh-baked cakes and pies, everything is made with care. Our sweet tea is a must, and our desserts are worth saving room for (if you can).

We're proud to be a gathering place for families, friends, and folks just passing through. Our staff greets you with a smile, and we want every guest to feel right at home. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, we're glad you're here.

A Taste of What We Serve

What Folks Are Saying

The food is fantastic, and the portions are more than large enough for two meals, which makes it a great value. The service was friendly and fast. We will definitely be returning!

Haley Robinson★★★★★

This place is amazing. The gator gumbo is the best I have ever had. The staff was the most awesome people. Beautiful smiling faces with laughter in the air. It felt like home.

Jason Bearden★★★★★

Ready for Some Real Comfort Food?

We're open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM. Come hungry — you won't leave disappointed.

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