50 Best Southern Restaurants in Nashville

“The staff was knowledgeable about the dishes being served. I found it unique that the menu changes regularly. The quail and trout we ordered was absolutely delicious! The beautiful garden was wonderful to look at through huge windows. There were trees that have been shaped specifically to provide privacy, which enhanced the ambiance of the restaurant.

Dietary restrictions: Staff asked if there were any allergies or dietary restrictions that the chef needed to be aware of when we were seated. We did not have any - unsure what their practices are.

Parking: Parking lot with free parking provided for customers. Pay to park public lots are nearby if needed.“

“This was my first time in Nashville and my friend took me to downtown Nashville where we ate at Acme Feed and Seed. We enjoyed the experience as we orders the fish sandwich with sweet potato fries and it tasted very good. I would definitely go back. The place was very lively as they had a band playing on the first floor.“

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

“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.“

“This “known for long lines” establishment conveniently situated in the trendy “Gulch” neighborhood delivers exactly what it’s trying to do. Tasty, carb focused meals with a southern smile.

The good: kind, patient check-in service; wicked fast food delivery; upscale pink sea salt at the table; addiction worthy chronic bacon; creamy texture cheese grits; and a water station with love note (see attached photo)

The bad (which isn’t, in this case): the biscuit itself (per the title of the establishment) was ok. Though to be fair, if you call yourself biscuit love, you set expectations very high.

There is a trend that I have noticed in Nashville, of independent fast casual establishments providing near full-service restaurant service levels. It’s a perfect blend of “in and out” and “I need help” that’s hard to achieve. Kudos.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible from the sidewalk (no stairs)“

“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!“

“I got this place as a recommendation from Mr.ChimeTime on TT. I'm so glad I listened! This was some true southern cookin! They bring out a plate of scratch made biscuits which are so soft and moist. It comes with house-made blackberry and peach jam. They are both outstanding. For my meal I got the country fried steak and hash brown casserole. Sooooo damn good. The steak was cooked perfectly, crispy outside and moist inside. The casserole was delicious as well. My friend for the pork chops and those were a 9.6/10. When I go back to Nashville this will absolutely be on my list of places to go back to.

Biscuits - 9.2/10
Both Jams - 9.4/10
Hash browns casserole - 8.8/10
Country Fried Steak - 8.9/10
Scrambled eggs - It's kinda hard to mess up scrambled eggs/10“

“Grabbed a Togo order for my bf. Only five minutes for the PBJ biscuit and biscuit basket. Was offered a drink while I waited even tho it wasnt much of a wait at all! Service was very kind and quick. Price was great as well. I tried a bite of his pbj and it was reallllyyy good!“

“Great food great people go there“

“Friendly staff who provide good recommendations. The restaurant is nice inside but also has a comfortable fee to it. The food is delicious. We had the sour corn cake, 2 pizzas and the Tennessee waltz dessert. All were amazing. A great place for an amazing night out.“

“Best Chicken ever, large portions, good price“

“Best Chicken ever, large portions, good price“

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

“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!“

“Great hot chicken sandwich!“

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

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

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

“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 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!!“

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

“This place is spectacular. 25-foot windows make up two of the walls providing a great view of the Gulch and all the people walking around. The seafood was surprisingly good and we expected good. Get the shrimp toast, oysters and whatever fish is on hand. BUT ... when we left we used the restroom before Ubering away and got rousted by some hotel lobby bouncer. Weirdest thing! Pissed us off. Three of us waiting on one more member of our party to finish washing their hands and this guy treats us like loitering vagrants. Damn poor execution of policy.“

“Delicious, had the Nashvillian. 2 eggs scrambled with ham, grits and biscuits. Filling and easy on the budget. Definitely a local hangout without all the tourists. Nice friendly staff and quick food service on what appeared to be a busy morning.“

“Good food, good vibes. Ask about the spice level“

“Good home cooked food! Meat and three, seasoned just right!“

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

“Fast friendly service and best fish sandwich I have had in a long time!! Fries were perfect too! Will be back for sure!! A+++++“

“Food is exquisite, staff is sweet, atmosphere is wonderful!!“

“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 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.“

“Had the 200 and 400 degree chicken strips today for lunch and let me just say that I haven’t stopped thinking about it since and can’t wait to go back!!!! A lot of places are boasting about how their food brings the heat yet it still lacks in flavor, the food that they serve at 400 degrees does not lack in heat or in flavor whatsoever! It comes out freshly cooked served with bread which soaks up all those delicious and spicy juices for you to enjoy! Added bonus they have a secret menu the level of heat does not just stop at 400 degrees it can go up to 900!!!!“

“One of our favorite places to dine in Nashville! The dips appetizer is incredible and the service has always been top notch. They treated us to a wonderful sweet surprise on our birthdays last year, it's truly a gem!

*Note wouldn't go here if you are in a time crunch, it can take nearly an hour to get your food (appetizer).“

“Unique flavorful cuisine ! One of my top ten in the area <3“

“This was my first time eating here and sure won't be my last. The food was excellent! The portions are a nice size! The food just melted in my mouth!!!“

“I went here after getting off of my flight and I did not get the meat so I can't speak on that but the sides were really yummy. That sweet potato souffle was good, the baked beans and the dinner roll. Definitely a place I'll come back to.
I'll have to try the other location also“

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

“Ate here first in 2018. Really good food. Had the biscuit n gravy and the biscuit donuts. Both so good. This time picked up the b rolls. A bis uit cinnamon roll with cream cheese and caramel walnut sauce. These are just sinful so good. Only issue with this place is parking is tough. If you see any spot, just grab it.

Parking: If you see an available spot, grab it.“

“I stumbled upon Varallo's when I saw it from my hotel window. I researched it and read that they were known for the best chili in Nashville. I highly recommend getting the classic chili with onions and cheese. It was amazing! if the manager/owner is not busy ask him for the history story. It is a must try!“

“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?“

“food was delicious! impeccably clean!“

“Their Gluten free biscuits and gravy are amazing, if you’re in the area or staying at the hotel or even passing through like I was, I highly recommend eating at kitchen notes! They had a lot of gluten free options marked on the menu! Our waitress, rasha, even got me the recipe for their gluten free biscuits!

Dietary restrictions: Many gluten free options.“

“Delicious breakfast and excellent service!“

“We were very pleased with Sonny’s. We needed a dog friendly spot, but found out that although they do not have many kids visit, they were very welcoming to our four children who played games on the patio and enjoyed flatbread pizzas! Burgers and loaded tots were good too. Friendly service!“

“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.“

“Nira was our server and she was excellent! She was personable and very attentive to our needs. The live music was great and very enjoyable. I shared the burger and it was cooked just as I ordered, and tasted delicious. The homemade tater tots were mouth watering.“

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

“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“