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12 Nashville restaurants that our local editor loves

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door Kellie Walton
Bijgewerkt 07 mei 2024

As a native Nashvillian, I was raised on Southern classics like fried chicken and cheese casserole, and while that food is still alive and kicking on Music City menus today, I’ve seen the restaurant scene evolve alongside my own palate. The city has nurtured both homegrown and out-of-town chefs, and that’s how it’s evolved into a serious food town. Choosing whether to book a table at a sleek hotel spot by a chef with MICHELIN cred or the longstanding mom-and-pop place down the street is a genuinely tough decision—but that’s what makes dining out in Nashville so special. I’m a travel and food writer who is lucky to eat and jetset for a living, and I’ve contributed to publications including Eater, Country Living, and National Geographic Traveler. I’m thrilled to share my 12 most beloved restaurants, from downtown Nashville to its growing suburbs.

Een van Noko restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1338)
van $31 tot $50
Aziatisch
Nashville-Oost
Over het restaurant

It’s rare for a newbie to become a universal favorite so instantly. But that’s exactly what happened after Noko landed in East Nashville in 2023. An excellent wood-fired, Asian-inspired menu first drew diners here, and it’s the warm service that keeps us coming back. Chef Dung “Junior” Vo shares stories about his favorite childhood foods on the menu, and the staff makes everyone feel like a regular. The District Sando—a Japan-inspired grilled cheese punched up with togarashi—is a must.


Een van January restaurant
4.8
4.8 (123)
$50 en meer
Amerikaans
Franklin
Over het restaurant

When I want dinner to feel like a getaway, I take the scenic drive to Leiper’s Fork, a historic village about 30 miles from Nashville. It’s home to Southall Farm & Inn, a luxe retreat that includes January, an epic onsite restaurant with an always-changing menu. Executive chef Andrew Klamar and sous chef Nate Leonard source ingredients from the property’s apiary, greenhouses, and orchards, resulting in inspired dishes like beet escabeche and duck with sunchokes and sunflower.


Een van 615Chutney restaurant
4.7
4.7 (116)
$30 en minder
Indiaas
Bellevue
Over het restaurant

Nashville’s strip malls are known to house secrets, and 615chuTNey is one of the most surprising of them all. The South Indian dishes here are to die for, whether that means pickled and steamed rice cakes, spicy Chettinad egg curry, or lentil stew with tamarind broth—bonus points for the bottomless rice. It’ll all be delivered to your table by a friendly robot named Singam, a pandemic-induced solution to staffing shortages.


Een van Joe Muer Seafood - Nashville restaurant
4.7
4.7 (625)
$50 en meer
Zeevruchten
The Gulch
Over het restaurant

Judging from its excellent seafood restaurants, you wouldn’t know that Nashville is landlocked. One of the standouts includes Joe Muer Seafood, a special occasion go-to for glamorous interiors and celebration-worthy specials like fresh lobster and crab flown in daily from around the globe. The dishes here are all presented with a little flair, like lobster bisque poured tableside and one show-stopping raw bar plateau.


Een van Ophelia's Pizza + Bar - Nashville restaurant
4.7
4.7 (433)
van $31 tot $50
Pizzabar
Centrum
Over het restaurant

When I’m looking for a quality Italian meal in a lively setting, Ophelia’s tops the list. The pizzas and pastas were made for sharing, though it’ll be tough to give up bites of the signature lasagna in a creamy bechamel sauce once you try it. Thoughtful design touches make the experience even better, from the intriguing photo-covered gallery walls to the elegant floral serving dishes.


Een van The Optimist - Nashville restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2990)
van $31 tot $50
Zeevruchten
Germantown
Over het restaurant

For a laid-back seafood option that’s also impressive, I head to The Optimist. The insides channel a luxe fishing village with ship-inspired bathrooms and a dazzling stained-glass wall. Go with a group to tear into one of the seafood plateaus with—my absolute favorite—smoked-fish dip. Plus, every meal here starts with bread service that includes fluffy, buttery rolls.


Topbeoordeling
OpenTable Diner
Gegeten op 8 sep 2022
Wonderful!
Een van Oak Steakhouse - Nashville restaurant
4.6
4.6 (3907)
$30 en minder
Steakhouse
The Gulch
Over het restaurant

Steakhouses and special occasions go hand in hand, and you have plenty of options when celebrating in Nashville. Oak is my favorite because it’s equal parts stunnings—soaring ceilings, a marble bar, and gorgeous oak accents—and delicious. Fill up on filet mignon and potatoes whipped with garlic and crème fraîche before heading to a concert or a hockey game (Bridgestone Arena is right across the street). And cap off your evening with a glass of red and espresso-soaked chocolate cake.


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OpenTable Diner
Gegeten op 22 mei 2021
Best steakhouse in Nashville !
Een van O-Ku - Nashville restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2096)
$30 en minder
Japans
Germantown
Over het restaurant

I’ll always give credit where it’s due, and Charleston deserves a shoutout for its influence on Nashville’s restaurants. We’ve imported chefs and concepts from the Holy City, including sushi hotspot O-Ku. The Nashville edition is just as good as the OG, serving sustainably sourced sushi with local twists. The signature makimono menu pushes the envelope on tradition—try the Nashvegas roll with crab, spicy tuna, goat cheese mousse, and sweet and spicy sauces.


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MeganM
Gegeten op 29 nov 2022
Best sushi in Nashville
Een van Mere Bulles restaurant
4.7
4.7 (5030)
van $31 tot $50
Modern Amerikaans
Brentwood
Over het restaurant

Mere Bulles’s vintage mansion setting makes it the perfect spot for an impressive lunch meeting or a special-occasion dinner. Choose between Southern hits like shrimp and grits and short rib, steaks, and even oysters—just be sure to order a cup of she-crab soup to start. Mere Bulles is one of the only places in the city that serves this decadent Lowcountry staple.


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OpenTable Diner
Gegeten op 3 nov 2019
Wonderful!
Een van Geist restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2361)
van $31 tot $50
Amerikaans
Germantown
Over het restaurant

There are three separate occasions that warrant a recommendation to Geist: a weekend brunch, an intimate date, or an outdoor toast on a sunny day. Tucked inside an early 1900s blacksmith shop, the dining room drips with historic elegance. There’s a chic menu to match, featuring tuna crudo, beef tenderloin, and housemade pastas. If you’re raising a glass to something extra-special, you can’t do better than Geist’s outdoor Champagne garden.


Een van Yolan restaurant
4.6
4.6 (641)
$50 en meer
Italiaans
Centrum
Over het restaurant

Nashville nabbed a renowned chef when Yolan opened inside the Joseph Hotel downtown in 2020: Tony Mantuano came from MICHELIN-starred Spiaggia in Chicago before it closed. Mantuano’s avant-garde a la carte menu makes for an impressive Italian meal, but the breads and desserts from executive pastry chef Noelle Marchetti are the sleeper hits. Choose the focaccia made from sourdough starter, and you’ll see why I can’t get enough of this sleek and stylish spot.


Een van Red Pony Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (4626)
van $31 tot $50
Modern Amerikaans
Franklin
Over het restaurant

I proudly claim the small town of Franklin as my home. It’s becoming a thriving food and drink destination in its own right, and on any given night, there’s a good chance I’ll be at Red Pony, a Main Street staple. Whether you pull up a barstool or grab a table with views outside, a towering plate of chef Jason McConnell’s Southern-accented faithfuls like lamb chops, shrimp and grits, or beef tenderloin will quickly convert you to a regular.


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OpenTable Dinervip
Gegeten op 27 jun 2019
Wonderful restaurant
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