1. Find Out Why Everyone Loves Arnold’s
Arnold’s Country Kitchen
605 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 256-4455
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 459 reviews
Since 1982, Arnold’s is one of the Nashville restaurants that has been serving some of the best home-style southern cooking to everyone from country music stars to the locals, making it a Nashville institution.
Fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, sliced roast beef, savory meatloaf, and long-simmered collard greens with homemade yeast rolls and candied yams are served cafeteria-style in this no-frills, classic Nashville restaurant.
2. A Meal That Will Be Etched In Your Memory
Etch
303 Demonbreun St
Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 522-0685
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 439 reviews
Etch’s menu is diverse, with selections that aren’t afraid to experiment with bold flavors like a Wagyu beef hotdog, kimchi caramelized pork belly, and Turkish-spiced cobia.
But the desserts are the shining star here, including a lemon tart with frozen mousse, burnt meringue, and graham cracker crumbs.
3. Brunch And Burgers Are What Fido Cooks Best
Fido
1812 21st Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 777-3436
Yelp: 4 stars, 642 reviews
Fido is a quaint café nestled among all the shops in Hillsboro Village. This college town favorite is fairly large and the service is friendly and fast.
Come here for a delicious brunch and shopping on the weekends or swing by for a burger at lunchtime. And, not surprisingly, they make one helluva good cup of coffee.
4. A Meal Good Enough To Make The Catbird Sing
The Catbird Seat
1711 Division St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 810-8200
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 177 reviews
The Catbird is one of the finest restaurants in town at bringing together art and food. Their creative dishes fuse together unique flavors, and the plating is a work of art. A visit here will leave your eyes and your stomach happy.
5. There’s Always More To Love At Loveless
Loveless Café
8400 Hwy 100
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 646-9700
Yelp: 4 stars, 861 reviews
Loveless Café is as well known around Tennessee as country music, serving comfort food classics like fried catfish and hushpuppies or pork chops and biscuits to Nashville for over 50 years.
Breakfast is their most popular meal and you can even order yourself a slice of pie before the lunch crowd comes in without judgement. In fact, with desserts this good, it’s recommended.
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6. Peg Leg Porker Redefines Finger-Lickin’
Peg Leg Porker
903 Gleaves St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 829-6023
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 422 reviews
Once you tear into the smoked goodness at Peg Leg Porker, you’ll wonder how you considered anything else you had before “barbecue.”
The smoked ribs with a dry rub and other favorites like the fried pie, pulled pork, mac and cheese, barbecue nachos and sandwich plates will have you coming back for more again and again.
7. Kayne Prime Brings The Real Steaks To Nashville
Kayne Prime
1103 McGavock St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 259-0050
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 275 reviews
Kayne Prime offers immaculate cuts of beef for the wagyu enthusiast–and not the imitation stuff, either; the wagyu here is often flown in from Japan.
The sides are also a perfect complement to the steaks, including duck tacos, carrot latkes, and cream corn brulee, as well as an extensive wine pairing list.
8. Gabby’s Will Give You A Reason To Never Resort To Fast Food Again
Gabby’s Burgers and Fries
493 Humphreys St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 733-3119
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 251 reviews
When you’re looking for a great burger that doesn’t break the bank, Gabby’s Burger and Fries is the go-to destination in Nashville. Perfectly juicy and never skimping on the beef, the burgers are made even better with their variety of sauces including the star: wasabi mayo.
Order yours with a fruit tea to wash it down and a side of regular or sweet potato fries.
9. I Dream Of Weenie And You Will, Too
I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-2622
Yelp: 4 stars, 91 reviews
I Dream Of Weenie has the wiener market cornered in Nashville, roasting quality dogs and topping them with an awesome selection of toppings that vary from the classics to the deliciously bizarre.
Keep in mind that there aren’t any tables here, but they’ll hand you a picnic blanket to put down.
10. Squid Ink Steals The Rolf And Daughter Show
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 866-9897
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 266 reviews
If you start off with any of the tartare dishes, you’ll easily assume that it couldn’t possibly get any better at Rolf and Daughters. But one bite into the squid ink pasta and you’ll know that this place is truly something special.
The perfectly crafted hot dogs and homemade sourdough bread makes Rolf and Daughters even more memorable.
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11. Thunderbird Sets The Bar High For Wings
Thunderbird
2502 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 601-2750
Yelp: 5 stars, 32 reviews
When you’re craving wings and nothing else will do, it’s time to hit Thunderbird. It’s pretty basic here: chicken and a smoked slaw. But they’re both remarkable and will change the way you see wings forever.
12. Italian Pizza The Way It Should Be At DeSano’s
DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 953-1168
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 363 reviews
The pies at DeSano do pizza the way it’s supposed to be done: the Italian way. With freshly imported ingredients and a handmade wood burning oven that uses volcanic rock from Mount Vesuvius that cooks your pizza in 60 seconds, see if you could possibly disagree.
Oh, and don’t leave without a cannoli!
13. Epice Is A Lebanese Gem
Epice
2902 12th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 720-6765
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 121 reviews
When you want to break up the smoky barbecue tastes of Nashville and try something different, Epice has everything you could hope for.
These Lebanese dishes are bold with spice that you can enjoy in an elegant and cozy atmosphere. Choose from a small selection of Mediterranean wines and local beers to nicely complement your meal.
14. Mas Tacos, Por Favor
Mas Tacos
732 McFerrin St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 543-6271
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 369 reviews
Taco Tuesday will get even more exciting when you have Mas Tacos to look forward to. Start off with their chicken tortilla soup before moving on to a cob of elote.
And then, of course, comes the tacos, stuffed with everything from pulled pork to fried avocado and cast iron chicken with quinoa sweet potato and spicy beef.
15. Nashville Restaurants Never Have To Be Dull With RAE’s Gourmet Sandwiches
RAE’s Gourmet Catering & Sandwich Shoppe
501 Union St
Nashville, TN 37219
(615) 313-7237
Yelp: 4.5 stars, 55 reviews
Fresh bread and a lot of love are the secret ingredients to making the sandwiches here at RAE’s so amazing.
Try the Monte Cristo or the Magic Mushroom sandwiches, paired with the beer cheese soup, and round it off with one of their famous brownies.
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