New American Restaurants near Antioch, TN

“I got the Cajun chicken tenders and fries absolutely delicious! We were warmly greeted as we walked in and the young woman working the counter was quick to answer our questions and patient while we decide, I didn’t feel rushed at all. The place is small but doesn’t feel cramped they definitely maximized the space available. The food was amazing and filling. Will definitely be back!“

“This place is a hidden gem next to comfort inn hotel where we were staying. We got a ton of food and everything was absolutely delicious. The soft pretzel with the queso is to die for!! Also the fried Oreo melts in your mouth, it’s perfect! The service was impeccable, Miranda our waitress was super friendly and nice. She always had a smile on her face and handled our group with patience. She was attentive yet unobtrusive, allowing you to savour every moment of your dining experience and mingle with your friends. We got take out containers because the portions are big! 10/10 for service and food! THANK YOU MIRANDA!! :)“

“Pinewood in Nashville was amazing! We came here for a bachelorette party and had the best experience. The food was incredible, the drinks were on point, and the service made us feel like total VIPs. Our group was taken care of from start to finish and everyone was so friendly and attentive. Highly recommend Pinewood if you’re looking for a fun spot in Nashville with great vibes, great food, and great service!“

“Food was amazing! Loved the experience“

“Fantastic service coupled with a well-executed menu!! Intimate atmosphere and delicious plates. Perfect for girls night out or a date night. Parking can be a challenge so don’t be late. The maitre’d is prompt to greet you and they ensure that your experience is flawless throughout the meal. 10/10 recommend!!“

“This was an amazing food and wine journey. Do yourself a favor and get the wine pairing (if you drink) as the Somm was spot on and extremely talented! The food was so creative, fun, and delicious. The environment is engaging and fun. Honestly it was better to us then The French Laundry for creativeness, approachability and environment. Everything was simply amazing while relaxed and fun. The chefs are beyond talented, chatting with you while building and keeping their rhythm on their dishes. It was a phenomenal adventure and we can’t wait to go back!“

“Each time we fly through Nashville, we stopped here to eat. The food is really good, and the service is top-notch. The manager, Maverick? I think, will be seen busing tables during busy times. The wait staff is always friendly. This time we had Tracy- a spunky gal with a great attitude. No matter what you order you can’t go wrong with a side of their queso. That wonderfully smooth hot cheese dip is good on everything. Also, most of the time we split when we go here- we get the double patty burger- it’s excellent!“

“Read about this restaurant on Eater Nashville, so had high expectations. It mostly lived up to it. The Focaccia crust pizza is fantastic, especially topped with burratta. However, the fennel salad was a little bland and grilled dates ok. The restaurant was cozy and excellent service.“

“Food, service, ambience, drinks... All of it was great!

We had the Hamachi which was delicious and fresh, the bacon wrapped quail which was amazing.

We had the local heirloom tomato salad as the next course which was the perfect setup for our main course of the beef cheek pot roast and lamb loin chop.

Cocktails were great and so was our bottle of Priest Ranch Cab!

I'll be back here again very soon!“

“Good place to eat and watch the cars go by. Unique dishes with great flavor. And a few local beers on tap!“

“The atmosphere is very nice and the food is delicious!“

“Excellent Food, great Service. Wonderful experience“

“You can’t beat the Skull room in Nashville. The food, service, music, and atmosphere 5 plus stars! Highly recommend“

“One of the best restaurants we've to since moving to Brentwood. We started off with the Zucchini fitters. I ordered the pork chop. My wife the coconut shrimp. My father-in-law the crab cake as his main dish with a side of parmesean fried. For dessert we shared the housemade cheesecake as wells and the cream brule napoleon. From start to finish everything was terrific.“

“Etch-cellent experience. My youngest daughter wants to be a chef, so we arrived early and sat at the Chef's Bar to create the best opportunity for her to interact with the staff. Everyone was wonderfully supportive and staff continued to stop by and offer real-time insights when after the place became really busy. We'll go back.“

“Fancypants is nothing short of fancy. When you arrive you receive a free cocktail from the nicest host EVER. I think it’s usually champagne but for the holidays they’re serving up mulled wine.

My friend and I arrived early for our reservation and they found a way to seat us before it at the bar. We were content with waiting but the fact that they even thought about moving us show their level of efficiency and customer service. They sat us at the bar near the kitchen and had the best meal from that moment on.(side note: I love a bar stool with a back and foot rest - the comfiest seating!!)

Since we were so flexible with our reservation, the hostess brought over free champagne much to our surprise! Ok ok, let me get to the food…

Fancypants is a prix fixe menu where you can either pick 3 dishes for $70 a person or their steak dinner where you split a big boi piece of steak and 2 dishes each for $105. On Sundays they have the menu open for a la Carte so keep that in mind! My friend and I went with the original dinner (which includes no meat FYI!) and each got 3 different dishes so we could split 6! I don’t remember everything we got but my standouts are the spicy carrot rigatoni with chili oil on the side, Japanese sweet potatoes, and Napa cabbage.

We were served by bartender Samir and what a gem he was! For such a busy night he was engaging and even made my friend a custom cocktail. If you sit at the bar, ask for Samir! He’s wonderful.

For drink, I went with their old fashioned. I don’t think I’d order this again due to how far it starts from the original cocktail, but if you’re thinking of dipping your toes in the old fashioned world, this would be a great one to start with! I then had the “plaid pajamas”, an apple focused seasonal cocktail.

We wrapped up the evening with a slice of the birthday cake cheesecake and dare I say it’s the best cheesecake I’ve had in a looooooong while. If you’re thinking it’ll be too sweet, they somehow balance the funfetti and classic richness of a cheesecake. I’d go back for another slice alone… as a matter of fact, I might do that on a Sunday 🤔

While the price is steep, the service and food you receive make it worth every single penny. While other restaurants in Nashville focus on vibes and service is left by the wayside, Fancypants checks all the boxes for a unique dining experience with a friendly staff and delicious food.“

“This cafe is the best in town. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. Mary and Tasha are so great; they truly make the experience a fabulous one! I will definitely go out of my way to get coffee there again. Don’t waste your time and money with other coffee shops!“

“Sexy food the best food thank you for everything“

“We went to Haper's this weekend to celebrate a friend's birthday, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! This was the perfect pick for a special occasion, everything from the ambiance to the service was top-tier. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. Every staff member we encountered was incredibly friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious across the board. What truly made the night unforgettable was our server, Branson. He was phenomenal...knowledgeable, personable, and attentive. His thoughtful recommendations and kind and fun demeanor elevated the entire evening. He even ended the night with a sweet surprise for the birthday girl, which was such a thoughtful touch! We highly recommend Haper's for any important dinner or celebration, you'll be in great hands!“

“We visited on a night when the AC had gone out, so it was a tad warm. But the server did a great job of working through that glitch. The cocktail menu was fun and creative. The dinner menu combines classics very simply prepared over live fire with out of the box shareables, such as the corn ribs, which are a MUST. Parking is rough, but it was all quite worth the visit.“

“The best food and service!!“

“amazing food and staff! The brunch is top tier“

“The best dining experience I’ve ever had. The chef’s choice was an awesome choice! Everything that came out was delicious. Our servers were wonderful especially our waitress who had us sign her Nancy Drew book. That added to the experience! Can’t wait to go back!“

“The food was amazing. The ambiance was nice. The presentation was beautiful.We were able to sit in a nice couch.Area and listen to live jazz, it was my birthday and the manager brought out a delicious dessert with cake and ice cream. I highly recommend them💯💯💯“

“Absolutely great food, great atmosphere and incredible service. Don't miss out on the experience 🌹“

“Excellent food and service! The chefs are artist. ❤️“

“We had a great time at this acclaimed restaurant, with an eclectic menu, such as the glazed pigs ears in lettuce wraps. The former residence has multiple rooms, on two levels, and our one regret is that we sat in a room with about ten tables, and the hard-scape decor meant that the noise level was just below the decibel level of bars on Broadway Stu’s neon district.“

“Live music with great food, drinks, & service!“

“We loved the lamb chops & crabcakes with gnocchi. So Amazing !!!“

“Velvet Taco has great tasting flavor combinations, But… the tortillas are cold grocery store type. I ended up just eating the inside of my tacos with chips because the tortillas reminded me of playdoh… change the tortillas to a more authentic (cooked) tortilla and it’ll be sooo much better!!“

“While visiting family in Nashville we dined at Gunnons. This was my second visit, and I again was not disappointed. The prime rib is superb and much more than I could eat. Our table shared the eggplant olivia and I have to say that it is the best eggplant dish I have ever eaten.“

“We loved it! Bison burger for the win! 3 visits to the restaurant in 3 days! Staff, and food are great! We highly recommend stopping in and giving it a try! You won’t be disappointed!“

“Great place! Great drinks! Amazing atmosphere & a very welcoming vibe! 10/10 recommend“

“Y’all we drove from Birmingham to eat here. Graze Nashville did not disappoint! Amazing food! The Brussels were my favorite 😋“

“Had a bit of a dine around in Printers Alley this past Friday for my birthday and Black Rabbit was our first stop. We started the evening here for a few drinks and small plates. I also needed to go support this year's Iron Fork Mixology Competition winner Kenichi Saito and enjoy another award-winning Stardust! It was just as delicious as the first time but this time around I got to enjoy the entire drink guilt free. I also ordered the Mezcal Old Fashioned and The Hoffa Connection. Both were great. They have several Old Fashioneds (vodka, gin, and Bourbon) and I want to go back and try them all! We also enjoyed the Rabbit Rolls, the Pork Tacos from the happy hour menu, some sourdough, and the cacio e pepe. We thoroughly found everything to be delicious and wouldn't hesitate to order what we had again; although I'd like to try the rest of the menu too. Service was great and we can't wait to return. Thank you, Tommy, for making sure we had a great time. #FoodiesOfNashville“

“Crusty joyburger(smashburger) is very flavorful. It’s an affordable lunch spot.“

“Last night we had a wonderful dinner at Germantown Cafe!! We had an outstanding server, thank you Conner!! The Tenderloin Pork with the Mash potatoes and green beans was outstanding! Thank you guys for sharing the sauce recipe with me!! Tim & Kat :)“

“Great service and great food. Josh was The Best Server.“

“Everything is great drinks the food and Eric the bartender just make sure you go to the 2nd floor to see the live band“

“We had a striking, what I assume, was an Italian American man, (lovely dark facial hair, knowledgeable about food). Perhaps even Black Irish, or Scottish. A Sean Connery type. He even sent us an extra birthday dessert for my Mother in Law's 79th birthday AKA 35th birthday dinner. She was ecstatic. They brought us soda water for her dentures to sit while we ate. We were even allowed to carry out the tomahawk bone from our meal. I will likely take it back in my carry on, that way, in case they try to take it, in person I will definitely be better able to convince TSA to let me keep it. I will likely be detained and violently subdued before I will give it up. I'm ecstatic for the many crafts for my Etsy jewelry store. Tomahawk Angus Bone Shard Dangly Earrings will be a hit. That will likely pay for our next Nashville trip. Thank you Oak!“

“The service was excellent and the food was phenomenal.“

“I ate at the Mt Juliet location. The food was amazing! We shared shrimp flat bread pizza, prime rib sliders and fish tacos. The service however was HORRIBLE!“

“Had Father's Day brunch on the patio. Aside from occasional road noise, it was easy to have conversation. The food was excellent, the staff was pleasant, and the price is very reasonable compared to similar types of restaurants. We will definitely return.“

“Great food and great service to go along with it.“

“Vibe here is very fire-meets-brick, in a good way. Got the brisket plate with charred green beans and esquites — brisket was smoky, sliced thick, super tender. Green beans had this grill-flavor I didn’t expect to love, but yeah, I’d get 'em again. Place was busy but didn’t feel hectic.“

“The deviled eggs amazing 😋“

“Thank you for making it a Seahawk friendly environment and experience for us out of town Hawks fans!!! Thank you @Tennesseahawks for extending this amazing invite to us! Great for, service from Natalia was spectacular, and all we can say is we had a great time!“

“We have eaten at Southside Grill for about twenty years. We go there for a quick bite to eat, Sunday brunch and, celebrations. We ate there last night and had probably the BEST meal we have ever had at Southside Grill. It was fantastic!“

“It is situated slightly away from the noise and overcrowded restaurants / saloons on Broadway. The place is quiet and very pleasant. The service was great. The food and wine were superb. Their menu is much more sofisticated than just standard burgers. The patrons could sit at the tables or at the bar. I had a very pleasant experience.“

“The food was amazing and the red velvet cake was more than amazing… Fast food and very friendly and polite service….“