50 Best Southern Restaurants in Nashville

“Very elevated, comfortable atmosphere. Everyone I encountered was pleasant and knowledgeable. I sat at the bar and ate and the service was great. Food was delicious and the seasonal touches brought every bite to life. If you have dietary restrictions, let them know and they accommodate well.“

“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 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“

“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“

“A wonderful piece of property! The service was exceptional, so friendly. The fried green tomatoes are the best! I'm glad we stopped! Their seasonal drink was an apple cider with apple cider moonshine and ginger beer with a splash of lemon. It was so delicious!“

“Wowza, one of the best brunches we have ever been to ! Food was plentiful, lots of choice ! We had a number of food intolerences at our table and everyone was able to get a ton of food due to the vast selection and so many options. Everything was fresh and constantly being replenished. Line for the buffet moves quickly and servers are quick and attentive when you need them. Would come back to Nashville just for this brunch !!“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“Good place for a date night and good vibes“

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

“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!!“

“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! 🎶💕“

“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.“

“This place was located in a very nice area near several other stores and places to explore. The line was around 20 minutes when we visited, but it was a good place to try a traditional Southern-style breakfast.

If you love biscuits and Southern food, I would recommend stopping by! One person in my group is a huge fan of Southern breakfasts and absolutely loved the biscuits and gravy.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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 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!“

“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)!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Amazing place for breakfast and brunch. The venue is open and light. They have counter sitting and table sitting inside. They also have outdoor sitting with umbrellas. The staff are prompt, friendly and helpful. I came here with a coworker and had the southern Benny with the Bonuts. The Benny was excellent and the bonuts are delicious. They are a must if it's your first time here. We also order3d some bellinis.“

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

“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 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!“

“What a difference from what we had for dinner. Sonny's is outstanding. Their Halloween themed atmosphere is inviting and fun, we had drinks which were delicious and exciting while also tasting there appetizer type food. The twinkie tots were just to good to put into words. I will definitely come here again.“

“5th & Taylor in Nashville made for a really nice dinner while we were in town. The atmosphere felt stylish and intimate, and the tomato pie, sausage biscuits, and short rib were all enjoyable. A few flavors were a little bolder and saltier than I usually prefer, but overall it was a relaxed night out and a good place to experience Nashville’s dining scene.“

“An incredible dining experience in Nashville with phenomenal food and top-notch hospitality.

The meal started off strong with the coffee, which was absolutely amazing. Food-wise, the omelette was top tier, perfectly prepared and full of flavor, and the potatoes were a really solid side to round out the plate.

The service throughout the visit was fantastic. A huge shoutout to Jack for being extremely helpful, attentive, and making sure we were well taken care of the entire time.

Great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

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

“Our first time visiting Nashville and we were craving biscuit and gravy. We are so glad we stopped by some of the best if not the best I’ve had! Service was also great food didn’t take long. Overall such a great experience.“

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

“My daughter and myself sat at the bar for a couple of drinks. Micheal was a delight he guided us to what was good on the menu after knowing my daughter was a vegetarian. She had the crab cake and I had the goat cheese salad. Both dinners were A plus. My guava margarita was out standing. We will be going back again. Alice“

“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!!“

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

“the food was absolutely delicious. highly reccomed“

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

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

“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.“

“Amazing food and experience, very very friendly staff“

“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 is incredible delicious!“

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

“Food and service were amazing! We will definitely be back! (Insert chef’s kiss)“

“Food is amazing, the ribs are the best. Chef said they sous-vide them for 24 hours before grilling. Service was exceptional. The bartender was superb, and quite handsome. Only caveat was the aprons they were wearing looked gimmicky. Definitely will be back tomorrow.“

“Oh my goodness! To smell the BBQ before you get out of your car- you know it’s going to be amazing! Always great customer service and delicious, fresh food. The line usually moves swiftly. The servers are great and friendly. The place is always clean, tables and benches.“

“Food and atmosphere was amazing“