50 Best Southern Restaurants in Nashville

“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!!“

“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!“

“FIRST TIME VISITOR W/5 FRIENDS FOR DINNER & COCKTAILS. MICHELLE GREETED US IMMEDIATELY. SMILES & VERY WELCOMING. SHE WAS HELPFUL TO RECOMMEND FOODS & TELL US THE WHAT DRINKS SHE WOULD RECOMMEND. HER ATTITUDE WAS UPLIFTING & PLEASANT. KEEP CHECKING BACK WITH US AFTER FOOD DEL'D AND ASKED ABOUT COCKTAILS REFILLS. HER SMILE WAS CONTAGIOUS. WHAT A DELIGHTFUL EXPERICENCE TO HAVE HER AS OUR SERVER. HATS OFF TO MICHELLE!!!! LOVE THE ATMOSPHERE OF OLE RED TOO“

“Fantastic biscuits, food, and service! Free biscuits for the table, and more with the meal! And all the other food we had was excellent! The brisket was more like pot roast, but still very good. About a half hour from downtown, but well worth the drive!“

“Amazing food, crew was friendly. Kinda wish I lived in Nashville so I could eat here more often.“

“We had to come to this institution of Southern Meat and 3 Restaurants. As a Chef, I always seek out the best places in the cities I travel to. They won a James Beard Award in 2009. Met the Owner, Rose, and her son, Cahill. They bought is dessert which was this awesome Bread Pudding and Peach Pie that was just incredible. This is a place that shows what True Southern Food and True Southern Hospitality are all about. Thank You“

“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 came to Husk with high expectations for elevated Southern cuisine, and the quality of the food certainly delivered. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared, and it’s clear the kitchen takes great pride in its ingredients and execution.

That said, we were a bit disappointed by the limited menu selection, as we expected a few more options. We also felt that some of the dishes were priced on the high side relative to the portion sizes.

Overall, it was a good dining experience, and we’re glad we tried it. While it wasn’t quite the value or variety we were hoping for, others looking for refined Southern cooking may still enjoy it. For us, it was a one-time experience.“

“We just left there and was so impressed.The food was great ,service was great .We will definitely be back .I love the decor.A wonderful place to take the family.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“I've never been here, but hope to soon, all bc I absolutely love watching Ricky Connelley play his music sets live on tiktok here! He's amazing and I can't wait to get to be in the crowd one day and enjoy some delicious food and drinks while listening to him! 🎶💕“

“We had breakfast at Biscuit Love. We ordered a Biscuit and Gravy and an Egg Benedict with Ham. The biscuits were flaky and the gravy was delicious with sausage bits. But this place is a little expensive. Only a biscuit and gravy cost over $10 and the portion was kinda small. Tried for one time was good enough for us.“

“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!!“

“Everything was great until it was time to pay. The inability to split checks properly was very frustrating as our table had to transfer money from phone to phone and bank to bank in order to pay for our food individually under one tab. If someone wants to pay for their own food that should be an option automatically. The payment options killied the experience. Our waitress did not really ask for drink orders just floated incase we wanted to ask her for something else. The food was great! And ambience was fantastic. I would come back but never again in a group.“

“Today was the first I’ve even heard about this. I was leary about it at first with the parking being terrible. But my wife really wanted to try it. So valet we went. The young man that parked my Jeep was so nice and professional. But back to the restaurant. I was 100% impressed with just a burger that we are looking forward to coming back and having a real dinner. Hands down worth the time and energy. Bartenders were great, servers were polite and who I think was a manager was very attentive. Thank you all for today.“

“What a great experience! First, food was so good! The sauce on the wings was delicious and I can’t stop raving about the baked beans and BANANA PUDDING!!!! But to top it off, our waitress went above and beyond. She gave us perfect recommendations and offered for us to try the banana pudding on the house because it’s that good… she was not kidding! Then gave an extra serving of baked beans to go because I was raving about them so much! We will 100% be back (regularly)!!“

“Good ambiance, good drinks and good food. Even better our waitress Stacy was awesome. I'd go back just to sit at her table and have drinks!“

“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 place is not nasty but it needs to be cleaner..“

“1/2 Rack, Mac and cheese, pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, cornbread- ALL UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING!!!!! Oh and the bread pudding!!!“

“I was on a work trip, so I looked up good biscuits in Nashville and found Biscuit Love. I took a community development tour, and the guide also recommended it. So I had to stop in. I had the S.E.C. Biscuit. I am very picky about my eggs and only like them scrambled soft. I forgot to mention that, but I didn’t have to worry because the egg on the sandwich was perfect. The chronic bacon was the best and the service was even better. Do try it. If ever I am in Nashville again, I already know my order.“

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

“Been going here since I was a child. Truly some of the best food you can find anywhere! I hope it always stays open and never changes!“

“I got a recommendation from a friend to come here to find a sunny patio before another full storm comes to Nashville. Boy was she spot on this patio gets plenty of sun which I love.

The atmosphere is amazing and the staff is fabulous! I would recommend anybody that’s looking for a great neighborhood patio experience to stop by 🫶🏻“

“We definitely enjoyed our stay! The roof top bar was amazing. I had the best experience with Tyson up there. He was so kind and knowledgeable.“

“Truly enjoyed the soul food here the meat and three delicious!!!“

“say less. One of my favorite breakfast places in Nashville and there are plenty, believe me. Everything is fantastic, the service is perfect, and it’s not called the biscuit house for nothing. The biscuits are amazing and if you don’t get biscuits with sausage gravy, at least on the side, then you’re making a mistake. We had to wait 25 minutes and it was well worth it.“

“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!“

“I've stopped twice at the Donelson, TN location now. Staff are nice, inside is very nice and clean, food is really good.“

“Recently ate here with a friend and I cannot fault it. We were seated in the gallery area which is next to the main dining. It has a really cosy feel to it.

We got the sausage cheddar biscuits to share. I then got the short rib and my friend got the scallops and for side we shared max and cheese. Every dish comes with mash too.

The food was cooked to perfection and very generous portions. Priced well.

I would go back without a second thought!“

“So far so good! Friendly greeting and easy check in with Joy. Thank you Joy for great customer service!“

“NashHouse Saloon So Delicious. Julie & I Can Wait To Dance & Live Music. & Eat Too.“

“Tori is amazing always knows who I am and what I’ll ask for!!“

“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!!“

“Thanks to Edleys on Woodland for their kindness today! My young neice accidentally left her small handbag on the bench, and we were over two hours away when she realized that she'd left it. I called the restaurant and offered to send payment for shipping if they would mail it. They plan on mailing it to her Monday...no charge, compliments of the restaurant! They didn't have to do that, but it is so appreciated, and our food and service were great too. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Thank you Edleys BBQ!!“

“Amazing food and experience, very very friendly staff“

“I stayed at the hotel for several days and had the privilege of enjoying the complimentary breakfast each morning. I took full advantage of it, and to my surprise, every meal was excellent.

On the first day, I had the steak and eggs, which exceeded my expectations and was absolutely delicious. The next morning, I tried the bagel and lox sandwich, which was fantastic. On the third day, I went with the traditional Southern breakfast, and it was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. The grits were outstanding, and the sourdough bread was excellent as well.

The only downside was the service on the first day. Our waiter seemed distracted and not particularly attentive. We had to ask other staff members several times for coffee and a few other items. I think the hotel and restaurant should either provide additional training or ensure their waitstaff are better prepared, because the food and overall dining experience are truly excellent, and poor service can easily take away from that.

One additional recommendation: if you’re a coffee lover, check out the attached coffee shop. I found the coffee there to be much better than what was served in the restaurant, and it seemed like they may be using a different blend.

Overall, the food was outstanding, and despite the service issue on the first day, I would definitely recommend dining here“

“Loved the quick and attentive service from the time I walked in to when I was seated. The all day happy hour was perfect after a long week. My server Grant was super nice. The chicken tenders were fried to perfection and the red white and blue drink was the perfect combo. I wasn’t a fan of the Mac and cheese but have heard other locations may be worth a try so I won’t quite count it out. Street parking was easy to find but they also validate for 2 hours in the garage which is ideal. I would definitely come back to this location again and even hit them up after a weekend full of adventures. Glad they partnered with Yelp elite for me to experience this locations goodness.“

“Excellent food, wine and service. From our server to the guys working the kitchen, we had a blast and awesome meal at the pizza counter seats!!!“

“Good service at S side of Nashville Tennessee 🥘 cake, drinks ,“

“I've stopped twice at the Donelson, TN location now. Staff are nice, inside is very nice and clean, food is really good.“

“Best catfish i’ve ever had and Al is very welcoming and proud of his business! We will be back for sure!!“

“Good morning An Adventist prophecy announces a terrible calamity for Nashville before a worldwide Sunday law or mark of the beast (Luke 21:11 and Luke 21:25-26). Documentary Web Several independent Adventist ministries announce that for the world Sunday law (Revelation 13:15-17) there is very little left, the prophecy of (Daniel 11:40) is being fulfilled, with the current Russia, China-Taiwan war; according to prophecy communism has to fall before the papacy rules the world in the United Nations (Revelation 17:18) as the world leader of peace and security (1 Thessalonians 5: 3) shortly after a great crisis in the world and Sunday is established as a solution to the climate crisis, a universal day to give rest to the earth, workers and families, however before these great changes, a great crisis has to occur, there are only a few months left for this to happen, please get out of Nashville. From Chile, Chillan“

“the food was absolutely delicious. highly reccomed“

“Went for song writer‘s night with a group. The song writers were excellent. Food was very good. Happy hour prices were better but music didn't start until well after. Onsite valet parking was $30 but found place nearby on street for $7.50.“

“This is a nice place and you should try their crab claws. It is so flavorful! It can be a little less salty though. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. They also have a piano and you can hear them playing it live which is a plus! We have been to this place several times celebrating occasions and I would highly recommend it!“

“Spent a week in Nashville. Ate at some great restaurants, even the very expensive Jack Daniels restaurant in Opryland hotel. This place topped them all. Very reasonably priced. Steak was the best I had all week. Wish I had found it earlier I. The week. A definite Re-Do nextime.“