50 Best Southern Restaurants near Brentwood

“We dined at Mere Bulles yesterday afternoon for lunch. The food was excellent but more important - the atmosphere is welcoming and the people there are compassionate. Highly recommend.“

“The people there are great and the food is as well. The bartenders are super nice and make sure everything is alright consistently. I highly recommend this place.“

“We used Corky's to cater take-out for my son and daughter-in-laws rehearsal dinner. The food was fantastic. We're from out of town as were most of the guests. We had Corky's once before and knew it would be a hit. Thank you for the ease of ordering, great communication, on time pick up, and excellent food.“

“I loved this place! When we were driving by the outside looks caught my eye, so I went in. We were immediately greeted and a very kind waitress brought us to our table; next to an awesome fish tank. Not even two minutes had gone by and a server brought some delicious croissants to our table along with our drinks. It may vary by the person you ask but my cup had the perfect amount of ice to water ratio. The food was delicious, possibly better than the croissants. Every detail from the food to the looks was perfect. I would recommend eating here. 100/10!

Parking: 100/10“

“FINALLY!!!! Cracker Barrel has always ‘gifted’ Veterans on Veterans Day. In the past it was a slice of Coca Cola cake. As a Veteran who doesn’t eat sweets this was frustrating. Yesterday (Veterans Day 2024) Cracker Barrel brought their A game and offered a free breakfast. Thank you, Cracker Barrel - it was delicious!“

“This restaurant is the true meaning of southern hospitality. Great food and their corn pudding is wonderful. It's truly a blessing to have such a wonderful place here in Nashville!“

“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.“

“Came for Stolen Faces on my birthday 11/11. The bartenders were AWESOME, super nice. Band was KILLER too!! We had the catfish and it was absolutely delicious. Catfish, Grits and collard greens were way above what we expected. Love this place!!“

“Straight up, amazing. We loved the food. It is spicy hot, and the waffles were tasty.“

“Best chicken livers every time I come here! Again today they were great….and the hush puppies!!!“

“So Happy Arnold’s Country Kitchen has reopened ❤️ Had a Delicious Lunch Today. Rose it was so nice to see & speak with you today! If you are new to Nashville, you need to stop by for the BEST Roast Beef, Vegetables and Yummy Desserts. And if you love Southern Sweet Tea, Rose makes the best in town!“

“I feel like this is a pretty standard upscale restaurant. Good atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. They recommended their homemade soda and it was nice, maybe a little expensive. One last thing, I thought the sweet and spicy chicken sandwich would be covered in sauce based on the description and image online, but it was not. Just a heads up for anyone interested in that dish.“

“Awesome place awesome food and music. We come occasionally to see my daughter’s favorite boys Jesse and Noah Bellamy“

“The food was fabulous. So glad we tried it“

“Cute little restaurant. Food was decent. Nothing to call home to mom about. The bonuts are pretty good. Definitely recommend those. Southern Bennie’s were good but nothing spectacular. I tried the pumpkin spice love latte and I can honestly say it’s not bad but I have had better. How they give you water is for the birds. They have a large water canister that you have to get the water out yourself and it’s warm. No ice. Cups are like what you get at the water tank at work. Lemonade was ok. I would consider it again. Service wasn’t bad just not a fan of how it was done. Not a typical set up. You order like you would at McDonald’s and sit down basically.“

“Everything i was hoping for and more. What a wonderful dive place for breakfast. Excellent biscuits. Flavorful and flaky. My medium eggs cooked perfectly served with hashbrowns and salty crisp bacon.
Wife, had the breakfast bowl. Sausage, hashbrowns, biscuit, and Eggs in a bowl covered with gravy. Outstanding.
Saw a thing that said they were famous for chili. So we ordered chili cheese fries too. Breakfast of champions, right? Chili was good, but I probably wouldn't order it again. I'd get more biscuits and gravy!“

“absolutely delicious. farm raised food. so so good“

“We organized a business meeting that grew from 6 to 12 and the staff were so incredibly accommodating. They were able to situate us in a private area which worked out perfectly. I truly appreciate the communication and also the food here is just phenomenal. Highly recommend the Nashville Hot Chicken!“

“My group of nine ate lunch at Gray’s on Main on Saturday. The service was excellent, and the food was amazing. All members of my group raved about their selections.“

“Ambiance is wonderful. Food is top notch. Service is delightful“

“Great hot chicken sandwich!“

“The hotel bar I visited last night was a pleasant surprise. The live singer was fantastic and added a lively touch to the atmosphere, and the food was pretty good.The singer's performance was exceptional, and their voice was captivating. It was clear that the hotel management values quality entertainment to keep their guests entertained and happy.The food was also pretty impressive. The menu offered a decent selection of dishes, and everything we ordered tasted delicious. The presentation was top-notch, and the staff was quite attentive to our dining needs.The bar area was cozy and had plenty of seating. The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the drink selection was excellent. The prices were reasonable and consistent with the hotel's location and quality of service and food.Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely recommend this hotel bar for anyone who's looking to have a fun evening out with great food and quality entertainment.“

“I visited for the first time today with my family and when I say everything was delicious!! We all ate off each others plates and it was just delicious! I can’t wait to go back! Everyone was so nice and the food looked fresh as it tasted ! 5Star!“

“The drinks were amazing! The menu is unique and lots of yummy options. The hush puppies w/ lump crab! Who knew?“

“Straight up, amazing. We loved the food. It is spicy hot, and the waffles were tasty.“

“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!“

“Great food! the brisket tacos are amazing. Service is awesome and great friendly atmosphere will definitely be back“

“food was delicious! impeccably clean!“

“I ordered off the luncheon menu for Mother's day. The food was fantastic and we've had plenty for left overs. We will definitely be ordering again.“

“We love the casual yet upscale atmosphere at Thistle & Rye. Our party of 6 sat inside as it was 8 million degrees outside. We shared lots of apps, we all had the cod sandwich. The cocktails were fun, our eats delish! Our server, Samantha was patient and gracious as we were definitely “extra”then a larger group settled in at the next table. They were hilarious, needless to say Sam had her hands full and by all accounts handled everything perfectly! Thank you, our evening was great fun!“

“the Brussel Sprouts are legit manna from the blessed angels themselves. I would eat these on the daily.“

“Plenty of fun to do. Maybe one of the more expensive places for drinks, But the atmosphere was worth it. Nice big screen for by the singer. But there stories of bars And plenty of things to do. All of the workers that we ran into were very friendly and helpful. We did not eat food here.“

“Delicious breakfast and excellent service!“

“Went in this afternoon for an early dinner. The place was completely empty at 4pm. We were seated and Jesse H. took care of us. He was awesome and informative. I wound up getting a smokestack burger. It was two smashburger patties cooked perfectly medium. It had an incredible bacon queso cheese sauce and a helping of pulled pork on a very fresh bun. It was a fantastic burger. It came with fries that were a touch under cooked but good with the sweet BBQ sauce. It had a cup of coleslaw that was vinegar based. Not really my cup of tea. Mom got a steak fritas that she absolutely raved about. Sliced thin and cooked perfectly. She was very satisfied. We both got a glass of Nut Brown Ale from the bar. It's a cool place with a speakeasy type atmosphere. It's a touch expensive but the quality is definitely there. It was a very good meal and I'd definitely reccomend a visit to NashHouse.“

“Great food and service was on point!“

“Quick service delicious food in the Belle Meade site. There are no menus posted but it is pretty self explanatory when you arrive, you can pick from the meats and veggies available. Everything we tried was delicious. The service was excellent. They had ran out of mac and cheese while we ordered but brought some to us after free of charge when it was ready.“

“When there's a line, I join! I waited about 10 minutes and was seated. While waiting, locals and tourists raved about the place and made recommendations. I ordered the East Nasty and a coffee. It was good but I wasn't floored by it.

Other than that, great service and atmosphere.“

“EVERY SINGLE PART of my birthday dinner last night was exceptional! From crafted cocktails, crispy avocado rice, bacon wrapped dates, lamb that melted in your mouth, so much of the newly crafted autumn menu that we were able to enjoy, plus staff that made us feel like we were the most important people in the room (we are talking especially about you, Ally!). Butcher and Bee is now my "you have to go here" recommendation to anyone coming to Nashville. And order the Chef's Choice. We are still a bit in awe of the culinary splendor we received. Thank you!“

“The music was very good and comfortable for a nice dinner! Steak and soup were amazing I would come back a hundred times if we get the chance to travel this way!!“

“Stopped in here for a bit while waiting for a metal concert to start. I had the crispy chicken sandwich. I ordered it hot style but I think I got the standard version. The sandwich was pretty good, however! A zestier sauce would put the sandwich up to 5 stars. On the other hand, the fries had some sort of dill salt that was awesome. Tap selection was good with plenty of local options. Service started out fine but got better as the afternoon progressed.“

“Great food and service. Good wine list“

“We wandered into Pucketts on a whim, we were really hungry after a long day in Nashville. When there was a wait, we figured it would be worth it, and we were right! The staff was super friendly, the food was delicious, and the portions were huge. There was also a great band playing, which we did not expect at all, but was an added bonus!!“

“Great food! the brisket tacos are amazing. Service is awesome and great friendly atmosphere will definitely be back“

“Great food! the brisket tacos are amazing. Service is awesome and great friendly atmosphere will definitely be back“

“Exceeded expectations! I came here with a group on the recommendation of a coworker. The fresh ingredients, careful preparation, and great flavor combined for an awesome evening. My group needed to make some last minute adjustments and it was handled with great professionalism.“

“Best restaurant that we ate in in Nashville. The food was amazing and the server, Kenny, was also. If in Nashville stop at Urban Grub...you will not be disappointed!“

“We love Farm House! Everyone who works there is amazing. Food is always great and can't beat the location.“

“Great food! the brisket tacos are amazing. Service is awesome and great friendly atmosphere will definitely be back“

“Excellent food at Edley’s. I enjoyed the brisket sandwich and Mac n cheese. Barbecue sauce was an awesome finish.“

“Great service always by Erika !! Great food and a great beer selection !“