50 Best American Restaurants in Nashville

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

“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!“

“We had their breakfast & IT WAS AMAZING. The pancakes were hands down the best I have ever had. The staff were so nice as well. We will be back!“

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

“We made a reservation for 7:45PM on a Friday evening for 4 guests while in town for a few days. From start to finish, we had such a great time. Our server, Jack, made our experience at The Finch excellent! He went over the menu, answered all our questions and had some great recommendations. The Cajun pasta was a 10/10! The chicken breast sandwich and the NY strip were also highly favorable for us. We were celebrating my sisters engagement that happened that morning and we were surprised with a delicious dessert, the butter cake, which was suggested by Jack and again did not disappoint! We will definitely be returning here in the future! Thank you Jack!“

“Went to Etch for lunch after leaving country music Hall of Fame it’s a short walk. It was four of us. We had the grilled flatbread the Mediterranean salad, which was excellent chicken Parmesan see a hoagie and the wasabi salmon.and smoked salmon on sourdough had some desserts that were excellent. The wine list was extensive The restaurant definitely lived up to a reputation. I would recommend it. It was perfect for lunch. I’ve never tried it for dinner, but it was excellent. I would go back. A waitress Christy made it an enjoyable lunch.“

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

“This was the perfect cozy spot for a November family dinner. Everything was delicious but standouts were the NY strip with mole sauce, roasted squash and fluffernutter pie. Our family of three shared everything and still had leftovers. Grace provided fantastic service and made sure all courses were paced appropriately so we could enjoy them all. We will definitely be back!“

“I was in the Nashville location on 1/28 during my visit to the area. It was packed but everything moved quickly, efficiently and the staff was so very friendly to everyone. That didn’t stop just at the start but all throughout our time there. The lady helping us (her name was Isis, I believe) even followed back up with us on something. Her and the manager went above and beyond to take care of us on something we didn’t even ask them to. Btw, nothing happened, they were just out of something, it came back in and they took care of us. A measure most would not do but she found us and made sure to take care. Now THAT is friendly customer service! The food is so amazing, y’all. This is going to be my new joint for every single visit to Nashville from now on. Hot dayum!!“

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

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

“Layla was amazing!! Very friendly and attentive! Put up with our shenanigans for several hours!! Great music!!“

“Beautiful experience in a beautiful space. The open concept with the pristine kitchen right in the middle. Watching the chefs work to deliver unique presentations. Service was outstanding. It shows that all staff really love what they do. It is hard to describe the dishes, you just have to experience them. I’d recommend the feast.“

“Best burgers in downtown! Highly recommend the wagyu burgers!“

“Always consistent! Great food! Good People! Great Local Place!“

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

“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.“

“This was a highlight of our girls trip to Nashville. The songwriters were so engaging & great story tellers. We were able to hear some well known songs as well as some originals. We had a great time!!“

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

“Food was great and the service was awesome. Very tentative. If you like a normal dark espresso martini do not get their house as they do make it different and it tastes like black licorice. The clam pizza and the margarita pizza were very good!!“

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

“we went to this restraunt during my husband's work party last night and it was amazing! the drinks were made so fast! they were made very well, you can tell that the bar tender really takes the drinks seriously in the best way! :) their very social and kind, they were super calm even through everyone getting their and getting drinks prepped and sent out, then the food was a solid 9/10! for me personally I'm a picky person but i loved just about everything, the servers and host were also very kind I wish I had gotten all their names to reccomend! the bar tenders name was Christian and he was truly wonderful at his job, my favorite was the creme Brule dessert, it was sweet and smooth and crunchy and perfect, I truly reccomend this place for a calm or social event where your able to truly relax in a wonderful little place ❤️ also the alcohol selection was really nicely selected i had tried the spicy sangria, pomegranate margarita, polar pear & blackberry something, they were also so good about telling the ingredients and what they like about the drinks makes it an easier selection, or they have bourbon for those who love a strong smooth drink“

“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!!“

“Exquisite food & amazing magicians!“

“Fantastic! Great menu selection in both the appetizers and the entrees. Also, it is dog friendly on the patio which is great for any furry friends you want to bring along! Highly recommend if you want to experience Great service with a wonderful meal over in Germantown.“

“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!“

“Wooooow!!! I am a very picky wing eater. I went on fb and read some reviews and had to check this place out. They did not disappoint!!!! Every flavor we tried was finger licking good! I finally found my wing spot!! Oh and I ordered through uber eats and they were still so crispy when they got to me. Now I have to go in person!!!’“

“The atmosphere was wonderful and the food was really good. The service was a little slow and the bar did not have the ingredients to make a very common cocktail that I enjoy. The valet was completely full at 7pm so I had to find my own parking. I will definitely be going again and will consider The Standard at the Smith House for special events in the future.“

“Your typical Mom and Pop 'greasy spoon' breakfast place. Food was great; & you could tell there were a lot of locals dining there by the way they were greeted upon entering or departing.
Service was super friendly and if you're looking for something non-pretentious, charming and yummy, give it a try!“

“Amazing food and experience, very very friendly staff“

“Genuinely one of the nicest places in Nashville, most people recommend places such as Hattie B's Princes or Martins. However after stumbling across this place I can confidently say this was the most pleasant venue in all of Nashville, Ellistons has this beautiful timeless interior, really nice authentic southern food that you can tell has been cooked with care & friendly staff (I was looked after by Lynn) this place is absolutely worth the visit wether you're local or travelling from a different country.“

“Dined here for the first time on my birthday this past Thursday. Met up with friends and y’all let us hang out and chat as long as we wanted. Food was amazing!! You MUST try the chicken tortilla soup!! The tilapia, ALSO AMAZING!! Love the cozy environment as it reminds me of my small town restaurants back home. We will be back every time we are in Nashville!“

“What an incredible place! Celebrated with friends last night and the food was amazing, the service incredible (Dee Dee was simply awesome) and the vibe was wonderful! We LOVE this place!“

“Food was amazing! Loved the experience“

“Great pizza, drinks and service!!“

“Pennsylvania native living in Nashville for the past five years - came here to say THANK YOU for this! Today was my first time trying Brotherly Love and I’ve found my new favorite restaurant. I haven’t been back to PA in a bit and I’ve been craving a chicken cheesesteak. Tastes like home! Go Birds ?

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free - just order everything over fries rather than on bread“

“Everything we ordered was better than the previous one Tara mad choosing items perfect you could tell she had tried everything she recommended many times that kind of server knowledge makes navigating a menu so many great options increased all of us to be adventurous with some of our selections I even liked there Brussels sprouts and I don’t like Brussels sprouts but it held its own next to the broccolini a potato puree( so much more than a side of mash potatoes enjoy our whole party did“

“Manila our waiter for table 30 was was fantastic,friendly and very attentive. Thank you Nabil you were awesome. Ramy our bartender made an awesome margarita. Definitely recommend the General Jackson and will revisit again very soon. Thanks again“

“Awesome service great brunch super reasonable prices“

“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 :)“

“We had a great time curling, cocktail were fantastic. I hope they have a bonspiel soon. Thanks“

“Great place when in the area“

“We had a fantastic brunch at Liberty Common! The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety of options that catered to all tastes. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed yet elevated brunch experience. Highly recommend Liberty Common for anyone looking for great food and a wonderful dining experience!“

“The deviled eggs amazing 😋“

“WOW! If you are close, stop by! Yes the wait can be long - up to 40 minutes, but there is a gift shop with beverages on premise so there is plenty to do while you wait for the text that your table is ready. We had the fresh biscuits, fried chicken, and fried catfish sandwich. All were excellent. The service was amazing even though the place was packed. We did not wait long for our drink order, or food order. Our food came out hot, fresh and timely.“

“My sister and I treat ourselves every weekend dining out, somewhere nice. RozePony was just what we needed. We shared some appetizers, my sister loves wedge salad and this was the best one she’s ever had. The Almond risotto and the trout were so delicious we didn’t have room for dessert. So we took some to-go. Highly recommended!“

“I'm sorry to hear that Dalton's has banned guns from the premises. When did a criminal ever see a "No Guns Allowed" sign and turn around and leave? It's laughable! I would prefer that if trouble arose, someone law abiding citizen in the room would have a gun to save us.“

“We came to Nashville on vacation. This was our first food stop and it was so good that we came back 2 days later while staying in Nashville. The employees are friendly and attentive. We had drinks at the bar our first visit, and I had never had such delicious and well presented cocktails before. The bartender knew what he was doing and was a pleasure to speak with. The dogs are to die for; the burgers and fries did not disappoint either. 10/10 would recommend!“

“We had a great experience at Adele's! We had a reservation and were quickly seated during the holiday brunch rush. Ellie was our server and she was welcoming and took great care of us - including my Mom who has vision issues. Good people. The buffet had a wide variety of flavors and items. Well executed and kept full for us to enjoy. We parked in the main lot and the front desk validated for us. Keep up the good work- we'll be back!“

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