If you would’ve told a young Stoney Keeley, growing up in Mount Juliet in the 1990s, that he would grow up to have such a wide array of food options in town, he wouldn’t believe you. Alas, here we are in 2026 and there are Mexican, Thai, and chain restaurants every quarter of a mile. We can now even get our Mediterranean fix at Tholos Mediterranean Restaurant. Tucked away on North Mount Juliet Road behind the Dunkin’ right by the train tracks, you might not even see Tholos if you weren’t looking for it. But, I’ll tell you – it’s worth seeking out.
Aura and I decided to give it a shot a few Friday nights ago, and we’ve been multiple times since. From my albeit limited experience with the Mediterranean cuisine, one thing I’ve always appreciated about it is just how light the meal feels after consumption. Most places I go and stuff my gullet to the brim at on Friday night make me feel as though there’s a greasy bowling ball rolling around in my stomach after the meal. That’s not the case at Tholos, where satisfaction was achieved easily and without popping a few Tums on the ride home.
We started out with the hummus, the freshest I believe I’ve ever had. Aura ordered the chicken shish kabab while I went with the beef gyro plate. Simple ingredients form a classic combination – each piece of the entree speaks for itself, bringing something unique to the dish. Hearty beef and lamb, the crunch of the mixed green salad as well as the onions with sumac and grilled tomato, and the grounding nature of the rice adding balance across the entree makes for a complete dining experience. It was one of the freshest meals I’ve had in Mount Juliet, and it comes highly recommended from this writer.
For more on Tholos, check out their website here.
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Stoney Keeley is the Editor in Chief of The SoBros Network, second on Football & Other F Words, analyst for Stacking The Inbox, and a Dogs Playing Poker on velvet connoisseur. He is a strong supporter of Team GSD, #BeBetter, and ‘Minds right, asses tight.’ “Big Natural” covers the Tennessee Titans, the NFL Draft, Nashville, Yankee Candle, and a whole wealth of nonsense. Follow on Twitter @StoneyKeeley.
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