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Best Restaurants in Nashville

128 restaurants analyzed out of 1247 identified · United States

Nashville is a serious food city with hot chicken as its signature - Prince's Hot Chicken set the standard, and the competition has elevated the whole scene. Southern cooking, barbecue, and a growing international food scene in the Nolensville Pike corridor round it out. Prices are moderate - one of the more affordable food destinations in the US.

Nashville has 128 analyzed restaurants. Top cuisines include American, Mediterranean.

Grade Distribution

Top Restaurants in Nashville

• Eddie V's Prime Seafood A+ · Seafood, Steakhouse · Downtown — Polished seafood and steak destination with live-jazz lounge, standout service, and luxurious touches; prices are high...
• 5th & Taylor A · New American, American · Salemtown — Stylish Germantown spot for creative New American plates, strong cocktails, and generous mashed-potato-accompanied...
• Butcher & Bee A · Modern Middle Eastern, Mediterranean · East Nashville — Destination for creative Middle Eastern flavors with standout dips and shareable plates; excellent vibe and service at...
• The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club A · Cocktails, Bar food · East Nashville — Destination-worthy speakeasy-style cocktail bar with standout drinks, intimate ambiance, and thoughtful small plates;...
• Oak Steakhouse A- · Steakhouse, American · Germantown — High-end steakhouse in The Gulch delivering polished service, strong steaks, and celebratory vibes, with premium...
• Trattoria Il Mulino A- · Italian, European · Downtown — Upscale Italian inside the downtown Hilton delivering polished pastas and seafood with attentive service and high...
• Epice A- · Lebanese, Middle Eastern · Germantown — Elegant Lebanese-inspired bistro with standout flavors and skilled service; portions and parking costs divide opinion.
• Rolf and Daughters A- · Modern Italian, Italian · Germantown — Destination for creative pastas and seasonal plates with lively ambiance; excellent cocktails and standout heritage...
• etch A- · Contemporary American, American · Downtown — Inventive, chef-driven dining with polished service and an open kitchen; expect bold flavor mashups, downtown prices,...
• Margot Cafe & Bar A- · Modern bistro, French · East Nashville — Beloved East Nashville bistro with seasonal, creative cooking and warm hospitality; excellent overall, but prices are...

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Nashville

439 restaurants · 20 top-rated · Known for Burgers
Nashville is a serious food city with hot chicken as its signature, plus strong Southern cooking, barbecue, and a growing international scene. East Nashville and Germantown are the key dining areas....

• The Gulch — 167 restaurants · 9 top-rated · Known for Steakhouse
• Downtown — 77 restaurants · 7 top-rated · Known for Steakhouse
• East Nashville — 75 restaurants · 4 top-rated · Known for Burgers
• 12 South — 27 restaurants · 2 top-rated · Known for Brunch
• Germantown — 25 restaurants · 2 top-rated · Known for New American
• Midtown — 43 restaurants · 1 top-rated · Known for Pancakes
• Edgehill — 42 restaurants · 1 top-rated · Known for Spanish tapas
• Hillsboro Village — 34 restaurants · 1 top-rated · Known for Pancakes
• Music Row — 71 restaurants · Known for Steakhouse
• Sylvan Park — 36 restaurants · Known for Nashville hot chicken

Tried and True

Outstanding food without the experimental edge

• The Butter Milk Ranch B+ · Brunch, American — Destination-worthy brunch bakery with standout pastries and big portions, but expect long waits and occasionally...
• Trattoria Il Mulino A- · Italian, European — Upscale Italian inside the downtown Hilton delivering polished pastas and seafood with attentive service and high...

Cuisine Strengths

• American — 70 restaurants, 9 rated A- or higher
• Mediterranean — 4 restaurants, 2 rated A- or higher

Best Value

• 417 Union A- — Classic downtown Nashville breakfast spot with hearty portions, friendly service, and WWII-era...

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