If you have ever been on a safari then you know it can be quite an adventure. The thrill of searching for wild animals and seeing lions with nothing more than an open Jeep to separate you and the hulking beasts… it’s a bucket-list adventure, for sure. But guess what? You don’t have to hop on a plane and travel to remote places to experience a safari in Tennessee, because there is a restaurant that is bringing that experience right here in the Volunteer State. Safari’s Brick Oven and Grille in Hendersonville, Tennessee, takes you on a wild culinary adventure that is as incredible as a Saharan sunset.

Safari’s Brick Oven and Grille sits right in the thriving suburb of Nashville known as Hendersonville.
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As any good foodie will tell you the Nashville area is known to have some of the best flavors in the state. Despite this fierce competition, Safari’s has been recognized for having some of the best tastes found within Hendersonville. We would have to agree; you simply have to try it yourself to taste the difference.
It’s not just in the name, but the whole experience is engulfed in the African theme.
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You will be greeted with giraffe statues and elephant condiment holders but your eyes will be drawn to the walls. There are murals around the restaurant depicting classic safari scenery. Grazing gazelle and cheetahs lazily hanging from acacia trees will really immerse you into the theme.
Creating an atmosphere not just in statues and paintings, but also by plants hung from the ceiling. This creates a distinct jungle feel and you might get lost in the experience and forget that you are in Tennessee altogether!
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If the setting doesn't make you feel like you have left the state, the food is sure to take you out of this country.
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Indulge in the juicy flavors found on the steak menu. There are many different ways you can order your meat, but the theme threads throughout the names of the dishes: Mt. Kilimanjaro, Congo, Zambia’s Prime Rib, and Elephant Gun are all different cuts of meat with flavors that harken back to the cuisine of Africa.
One popular dish is the lamb ribs which are sure to please.
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The menu also takes flavors from Africa and the Middle Eastern and infuses them with Tennessee pizzazz. The Shish Tawook, for example, are perfectly seasoned chicken kabobs that explode with flavor.
Not into meat? Make sure you peruse the pasta menu for many great and delicious options inspired by an African safari.
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Safari’s Brick Oven and Grille in Hendersonville, Tennessee, is certainly a favorite of many locals. We have to agree — with an immersive theme that shows up everywhere from the walls to a menu full of unique flavors, you might feel like you have left the Volunteer State altogether. For more information, please visit Safari’s website. 

When you are full and happy from a meal at this restaurant make sure to visit Rock Castle for a trip through history. 

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