50 Best American Restaurants in Nashville

“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.“

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

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

“Food was amazing! Loved the experience“

“I for a very rare occurrence have no complaints about not only the future of but service as well. The environment is great with live jazz music. 5/5“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great service great atmosphere everyone friendly great experience“

“Best Smash Burgers around. Fried chicken is amazing. You can go no heat or all the way to 11. Don't wait“

“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!“

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

“The restaurant space has no windows and seems designed to primarily serve hotel guests, but they validate parking in their garage for restaurant patrons. I will certainly visit this restaurant again for the fresh, healthy options for brunch and fantastic service. Looked like a lovely high-tea was also being enjoyed by families across the hall.“

“The best food and service!!“

“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.“

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

“incredible place, staff and management“

“What a fantastic experience. Everything we had on our tasting menu was out of this world. We kept trying to pick our favorite dish of the night but ended up agreeing that everything was on the same incredibly high level of excellence.Fantastic place to go for birthdays, anniversaries, or very special occasions. We would love to go again!“

“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.“

“We were a group of 11 that received excellent service. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming. Menu has a good variety of selections, and the food was excellent! Summer Lyn was our server and she was terrific. We highly recommend this new and exciting restaurant!“

“Great place to take my family members and friends from Louisiana when in town visiting me since I have been living here for a while and I am retired from the hospitality industry.“

“We had phenomenal service and the food was absolutely fabulous! The flavors were unique, the presentation was beautiful, and every detail was clearly well thought out. The entire team did an outstanding job from start to finish. Couldn't recommend this place more highly!“

“Amazing atmosphere, phenomenal food and drinks, and great service. We did have an issue upon arrival wherein our group of 10 (celebrating a bachelorette weekend, reservation made months in advance) was going to be seated in two groups of 5 across the room from each other. However, a member of our party spoke to management and we were quickly accommodated and ended up with a WONDERFUL waitress. Great experience - I highly recommend dining here at least once during a visit to Nashville!“

“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!“

“Awesome place well taken care of love the design of it inside food was absolutely amazing we will definitely be back made us feel welcome for sure!“

“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!!“

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

“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!“

“Such a hidden gem. The building has seen better days, but it's what is inside that counts! The staff are wonderful. The food is great, especially if you are looking for comfort breakfast food. Totally worth it.

Wheelchair accessibility: ADA compliant“

“Had a great breakfast of eggs, pancakes, country ham, potatoes, and biscuits. We will start with the country ham and I must say the salty sweet was a perfect combination, soo delicious. Biscuits with strawberry and peach preserves were mouthwatering good. The pancakes were delicious tops with warm syrup. Service was exceptional. This place was recommended to me and did not disappoint.“

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

“amazing service and food“

“Cam was an awesome bartender and took great care of us, she even gave us recommendations of what to do in East Nashville,“

“Great place for a group dinner in private dining room and bowling after. The service was above and beyond. Can’t say enough good things.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Amazing drinks and atmosphere“

“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!“

“We had a table of seven for a special event on a Friday afternoon. We booked an open table, but had to change the time twice because the event went longer than we anticipated. They were able to see this with no problem. Our server, Taylor, was awesome. The food was good, too. “

“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!“

“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!!“

“We dine at etc. often and came for our anniversary dinner. As always, a fabulous meal and experience. A special shout out on the Halibut special. It was tender and flaky, cooked to perfection. But the star of that plate was the sauce that went with the entree. I don't know how to describe it other than reddish in color and off the charts in enhancing the flavor of the halibut. Once again, Chef Deb impresses.“

“Stopped here for lunch for our 1st day in Nashville ! GREAT lunch specials 7 days a week! Burger & a side for $8.99!!! They even accommodated my request for a lettuce wrap and swapped my fries for FANTASTICA green beans for a side with no upcharge! Very delicious and filling meal for a great price! My hubby got the burger and fries the way it comes and was very pleased with the generous portion of fries ! Drinks are also VERY reasonably priced compared to other spots in the area(Tall Mich Ultra draft only $4 and a coke & vodka only $5.50). Very pleased with our visit ! Service was a little slow but the great food , fast seating and great prices make me give this place at least 4 stars ! 🙂“

“Food and atmosphere was amazing“

“I met 5 friends for brunch this morning. Food was great and our server was outstanding.“

“Absolutely delicious! We couldn’t believe the place wasn’t packed!“

“Eat here! I ordered the chicken philly and asked for the lettuce 🥬 and tomato 🍅. It was so good and the fries were fresh and hot. The prices were what you would expect and not bad for an airport. The reviews for the place were good and they didn't disappoint. The staff is friendly and attentive.“

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

“Had a great experience for our Team dinner while in Nashville for our Matco Tools Expo“