Nashville Restaurants
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1. Adele's
$$$ | The Gulch |Fresh, open, airy, and never too buttoned-up, Adele's is a favorite for business lunches and date-night dinners alike. This high-end Southern eatery was an early part of the neighborhood's revitalization, and James Beard–winning chef Jonathan Waxman continues to dazzle with his accessible but polished cuisine.
1210 McGavock St., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-988–9700Known For
- Surprisingly addictive kale salad
- Southern coconut cake
- Sunday brunch buffet
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2. Big Al's Deli
$ | Germantown |Tucked away in nearby Salemtown is Big Al's Deli, a neighborhood deli in every sense of the word. Owner Alfonso Hamilton serves home-cooked Southern food out of an otherwise nondescript converted house, making for a dining experience that feels like you're right at home. Seating is limited inside but the food, especially the breakfast, is well worth the wait.
1828 4th Ave. N, Nashville, Tennessee, 37208, USA615-242–8118Known For
- No-frills breakfast and lunch
- Friendly service
- Long waits but the food is worth it
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3. City House
$$ | Germantown |James Beard Award–winning chef Tandy Wilson has built a Nashville institution with City House, one of the first restaurants to take hold in Germantown. The menu changes seasonally but always features thoughtful salads, unusually delicious pizzas, and creative protein options, most of which lean heavily on pork. Visitors on Sunday are treated to the special Sunday Supper menu, which changes each week.
1222 4th Ave. N, Nashville, Tennessee, 37208, USA615-736–5838Known For
- Rustic Italian fare
- Pork- and meat-forward dishes
- Comfortable, bright atmosphere
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4. Edley's Bar-B-Que
$ | Sylvan Park |Edley’s offers a delicious taste of Southern cooking in the classic meat-and-three tradition, and their sides are just as delicious as their melt-in-your-mouth meats. Make sure to try their brisket before it sells out for the day in either taco, sandwich, or platter form, and enjoy a craft beer or a signature spiked milk shake called a Bushwacker for refreshment.
4500 Murphy Rd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37209, USA615-942–7499Known For
- Heaping barbecue platters
- Rich Southern sides
- Boozy Bushwackers
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5. Husk
$$$ | Downtown |Southern charm abounds in both decor and flavors at Husk, located in a converted historic home. With seasonal ingredients sourced from in and around Tennessee, the menu at this must-try restaurant staple (with other locations in Charleston and Savannah) is elevated and dynamic.
37 Rutledge St., Nashville, Tennessee, 37210, USA615-256–6565Known For
- Attentive service
- Fresh, local ingredients
- Small dynamic menu
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6. Party Fowl
$$ | The Gulch |Most Nashville hot chicken joints are smaller grab-and-go affairs, but this spacious sports bar provides table service and full bar. Heat levels on these hot chicken dishes—you can find everything from nachos and tacos to salads—range from mild to the scary spicy "Poultrygeist."
719 8th Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-624–8255Known For
- Pork fat-fried piggy chips
- Live music
- Brunch-for-two Bloody Mary
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7. Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South
$ | Nolensville Pike |Started in 1945 by James Thornton Prince and passed down to his great-niece André Prince Jeffries in the '80s, this is Nashville’s most renowned hot chicken spot (the original location sadly closed its doors after a fire in late 2018). If you’re a beginner, try the four-piece tenders with white bread and pickles—don’t be a hero; even the mild is plenty hot. There’s limited seating, and the plastic tablecloths aren’t out to impress anyone. Nonetheless, the food is nothing but impressive. Prince’s was even named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation Awards in 2013.
5814 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, 37211, USA615-810--9388Known For
- Hot chicken
- Seasoned fries
- Storied history
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8. Swett's Restaurant
$ | McKissack Park |Nashville is known for its meat-and-three-style restaurants, and Swett's is one of its most famous; past patrons run the gamut from presidents to pop stars, and everyone in between. If you’re looking for Southern staples like collard greens, baked macaroni-and-cheese, and entrées that range from fried catfish to barbecued ribs, this is the place to be—you might even find the owner out in the dining room with a group of friends, enjoying his meal as much as you will.
2725 Clifton Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37209, USA615-329–4418Known For
- Cafeteria-style dining
- Down-home Southern cooking
- Popular pies and cobblers
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9. 417 Union
$$ | Downtown |You wouldn’t guess from its understated, antique-looking exterior that the restaurant opens up into a bit of an antebellum relic on the inside. This restaurant envelopes you in rich woodwork common in old Southern homes, featuring fireplaces original to the building, white tablecloths, waiters in white coats, and chandeliers, while also serving traditional Southern cuisine.
417 Union St., Nashville, Tennessee, 37219, USA615-401–7241Known For
- Hearty Southern classics
- Fresh-squeezed lemonade
- Friendly service
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10. Biscuit Love
$ | The Gulch |What started as a beloved Airstream food truck is now a brick-and-mortar staple in the neighborhood that's hailed for its daily scratch-made Southern-style biscuits. There are nine different biscuit sandwiches to choose from, made with a variety of meats, gravies, and toppings, but there are plenty of tempting "Without a Biscuit" options like the surprisingly tasty egg-topped Lindstrom made with shaved brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, and shredded Parmesan.
316 11th Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-490–9584Known For
- Biscuit donuts
- Long lines at peak hours
- A chicken biscuit you'll never forget
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11. Biscuit Love
$ | |What goes better with buttermilk biscuits than a historical Queen Anne Victorian home? This one, affectionately known as the Corn House (after the Corn family who lived there from 1920 to 1980), is home to some of the best Southern brunch around, from the traditional (biscuits and sausage gravy with a side of cheese grits) to the unconventional (a biscuit burger with pimento cheese and tomato jam).
132 3rd Ave. S, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-905–0386Known For
- Cheese grits
- Historic location
- Gourmet biscuits
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12. Germantown Café
$$ | Germantown |One of the early restaurants to open in the now-bustling Germantown neighborhood was Germantown Café. Now a pillar of the neighborhood, the popular dining spot serves inventive takes on an eclectic Southern menu, serving up meals for lunch, dinner, and brunch (on the weekends). Don't miss the bar's happy hour, either, as it's one of the city's most generous.
1200 5th Ave. N, Nashville, Tennessee, 37208, USA615-242–3226Known For
- Classic cocktails
- Elevated Southern fare
- Great happy hour
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13. Gray's on Main
$$$ | |Before Gray’s signature neon sign signaled innovative cocktails and comfort food, it was the sign for the pharmacy that occupied that space for 72 years. When Gray’s the restaurant moved into the building in 2012, they kept all the discarded memorabilia from the pharmacy and decorated the place with handwritten prescriptions and vintage pill bottles.
332 Main St., Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-435–3603Known For
- Innovative cocktails
- Historic building
- Upscale Southern dining
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14. Hattie B's Hot Chicken
$ | Melrose |One of three Nashville Hattie B’s locations, the Melrose Hattie B’s provides the hot chicken hookup often with less of a line. Enjoy hot chicken of varying heat levels, wash it down with a sweet tea or craft brew, and finish off your meal with a delicious Southern-inspired side or two.
2222 8th Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37204, USA615-970–3010Known For
- Hot chicken
- Expansive covered patio
- Yard games
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15. Loveless Café
$ | Bellevue |Southwest of Nashville on Highway 100, the Loveless Café serves up its famous scratch-made biscuits and country ham every day of the week. Long waits for a table are typical, so be prepared to do some shopping and play a round of cornhole while you wait. When the café opened in 1951, it was just chicken served at picnic tables on Lon and Annie Loveless’s front porch. But over the years, the restaurant has expanded to include every iteration of Southern breakfast and supper. In 2004 the remainder of the on-site motel was converted into quaint country shops—chief among them the Hams & Jams Country Market, where you can get free coffee all day, Southern-inspired home goods and gifts, and barbecue to go.
8400 Hwy. 100, Nashville, Tennessee, 37221, USA615-646–9700Known For
- Biscuits
- Country ham
- Fried chicken
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16. Monell's at the Manor
$$ | Murfreesboro Pike |With its famous family-style dining and even more famous skillet-fried chicken, Southern hospitality is on full display at Monell’s at the Manor. This restaurant calls Colemere Mansion home, a Southern Colonial mansion built in 1930, and they roll out a different meal every day of the week. Southern classics like roast beef, fried catfish, and chicken and dumplings are weekly staples, but it’s the vegetables that really complete the experience.
1400 Murfreesboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, 37217, USA615-365–1414Known For
- Family-style dining
- Skillet-fried chicken
- Corn pudding
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17. Monell's Dining and Catering
$$ | Germantown |Much of the dining in Germantown is high-end and experimental, making longtime local favorite Monell's Dining and Catering a welcome dose of Southern comfort food, all served family-style. Visit for breakfast, lunch, or dinner to fill up on Southern favorites like skillet-fried chicken and home-style meatloaf. Just be sure to save room for dessert.
1235 6th Ave. N, Nashville, Tennessee, 37208, USA615-248–4747Known For
- Skillet-fried chicken
- Home-cooked breakfast
- Family-style
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18. Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant
$$ | |If SunDrop and fried chicken set your heart aflutter, this Southern grocery store/restaurant combo is not to be missed. The cherrywood smoker out back churns out piles of pork, chicken, and brisket every day, and you can buy their signature barbecue rub and sauce at the register. On your way out, after you’ve polished off a slice of fruit cobbler with homemade ice cream, shop the produce section for local eggs, milk, and greens. There’s live music every night of the week except Sunday.
120 4th Ave. S, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-794–5527Known For
- Barbecue
- Fried green beans
- Live music
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19. Red Pony
$$$ | |This sophisticated eatery serves innovative Southern cuisine in an upscale environment, for a dining experience that’s elegant without compromising on fun. The menu changes six times a year to keep up with the freshest ingredients, and their award-winning wine menu shouldn’t be overlooked; there’s bar seating on both the first and second floors, but for a table, a reservation is your best bet.
408 Main St., Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-595–7669Known For
- Southern cuisine
- Wine
- Shrimp and grits
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
20. Sidekicks Cafe
$ | Madison |This country café in Madison, Tennessee, has a home-cooked appeal. Try a loaded biscuit for breakfast or a pimento cheese--and-- bacon sandwich for lunch, and don’t forget to check the cabinet for a daily selection of house-made pastries and desserts. By the time you leave, the staff will know you by name.
1202 S. Graycroft Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37115, USA615-300–8133Known For
- Southern hospitality
- Chess squares
- Hash browns casserole
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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