dining

Black-Eyed Susan

Farm-fresh Southern cooking in a downtown Bristol gem

Bristol, Tennessee

Bristol strong signalFree admission

Black-Eyed Susan brings farm-to-table Southern cuisine to downtown Bristol's State Street corridor. With locally sourced ingredients, seasonal menus, and a warm atmosphere that feels like eating at your most talented friend's house, this is the restaurant Sullivan County heritage tourists remember and recommend. The menu changes with the seasons, but the commitment to fresh, local, and Southern never wavers.

Visit Info

tue-thu: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

fri-sat: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations recommended for dinner, especially weekends.

528 State Street, Bristol, TN 37620

Parking: Street parking on State Street. Public lots nearby.

Visitor Tips

  • The seasonal menu means every visit is different — ask your server what's new
  • Perfect dinner before a show at the Paramount — just a short walk
  • The pimento cheese appetizer is legendary among locals
  • Reservations strongly recommended on Friday and Saturday evenings

Accessibility: Street-level entrance. ADA accessible interior.

Last verified: 2026-02-25