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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Nashville

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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5.0

5 (215)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Smyrna

About the restaurant

In the historic Omni Hut building a new fine dining experience has come to Rutherford County. Enjoy a variety of small bites and luxury wines by the glass in a welcoming environment conducive to small and large parties.

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Coleen

Dined 4 days ago

The wine list was extensive! The food delicious. Service impeccable! We will be back. Great place for special occasions.

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4.9

4.9 (1119)

$31 to $50

Asian

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

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Baileyvip

Dined 4 days ago

Everything is good at Noko but our faves are the tuna crispy rice, tomahawk, and the lobster bao.

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Tomahawk Ribeye

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Tuna Crispy Rice

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Crab Fried Rice

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4.9

4.9 (752)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

About the restaurant

Epice is a family-owned Lebanese bistro in the heart of Nashville. We balance modern design with classic Lebanese dishes, aromatic spices with fresh herbs, and friendly service with professional knowledge. The cocktails are crisp, the entrees aromatic, and the wine elegant. Come celebrate.

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Terry

Dined on Aug 31, 2024

The best food & service in Nashville, hands down,, the appetizers are amazing, any of them are worth the visit.. the fish entree is the best item in the menu with rice & veggies,, perfectly cooked ,,, always consistent and served with a smile,….Very attentive staff ,,,

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4.9

4.9 (2752)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Green Hills

About the restaurant

Located in the Bedford Commons complex of the Green Hills neighborhood, etc. offers lunch and dinner Monday - Friday and dinner on Saturday. As the second, smaller version of sister restaurant Etch, Chef Deb Paquette incorporates her favorite spices, produce and global recipes on the menus at etc. for an adventurous dining experience. A succinct wine and cocktail menu includes wines from around the world, select craft beer and a handful of culinary-minded cocktails.

The intimate 2400sq ft space features simply adorned tables, comfortable banquette seating, a large wine and cocktail bar and plenty of open-air seating. Funky light fixtures, striking electric blue, copper and glass accents, and warm woods fill out the intimate space.

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Maryvip

Dined 2 days ago

Always a great experience! We are never disappointed.

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Roasted Cauliflower Bowl

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Chocolate Malt Cake

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4.9

4.9 (1111)

$30 and under

Italian

Edgehill

About the restaurant

Bella Napoli is Nashville's only restaurant to offer handcrafted authentic Neapolitan style pizza and Italian cuisine. Come experience the flavors of Italy with your friends and family and enjoy a truly Italian experience in Nashville!

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Sherry

Dined 1 day ago

Great restaurant with friendly staff. Always enjoy it!

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The Authentique

4.9

4.9 (102)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Authentique, an intimate Parisian retreat in the heart of East Nashville. As the proud recipient of the Best Wine List in the city, our cozy French wine bar invites you to experience the romance of 1900s Paris.

Immerse yourself in our charming ambiance, where candlelight and vintage decor set the stage for a culinary journey inspired by the streets of France. Our menu features a delightful selection of small plates.

At The Authentique Wine Bar, we curate an exceptional wine list, showcasing the best of France. Let our passionate staff guide you through our carefully selected wines, ensuring the perfect pairings to complement your evening.

Whether it's a romantic date or a gathering with friends, join us at The Authentique for an evening where the spirit of 1900s Paris meets the energy of Nashville. Experience the warmth of our cozy space and the exquisite taste of French cuisine. Santé!

- Happy Hour Tues-Thurs 5:00PM-6:30PM Merci!
- Live Jazz Fri & Sat 6:30PM-9:30PM

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Elizabethvip

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing food! So delicious! The service is awesome! I absolutely love the decor! I brought my two teens and they had such a great time! Thank you!!

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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville

4.9

4.9 (7731)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

The flagship brand of his growing, family of eponymous eateries, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse tells the story of his life. From the opulent interiors to the artwork & antique furnishings to the sign on the original Cincinnati location that reads “Since 1948” (the year Ruby was born), every facet has a special meaning to the man himself. Now open in Nashville, TN, each iteration of these critically-acclaimed restaurants is rooted in the heritage of the original, yet each also tells a tale of its own, inextricably woven into the unique fabric of the community in which it resides. The most noteworthy element of the brand – and undeniably the key to its success – is The Jeff Ruby Experience, an all-encompassing philosophy embodying the very best U.S.D.A. Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Impeccable Service, Live Entertainment and Passionate Attention To Detail. These qualities and more create a total dining experience unlike any other. An experience we’re proud to bring to the great city of Nashville.

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NikkiWvip

Dined 2 days ago

Food was OUTSTANDING with service to match. Memorable place! Best in Nasheville!

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Steak & Lobster

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Eddie V's - Nashville

4.8

4.8 (3057)

$50 and over

Seafood

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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annvip

Dined 7 days ago

April our server was amazing. Food is always delicious.

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Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (1950)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

NEW LOCATION at 1808 HAYES STREET !!! Beautiful covered patio!
Pasta, Steaks and Chops. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 27 years, a Nashville original, Valentino's Ristorante serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. Musicians, movie stars and movers and shakers all have touted Valentino's as the place for great Italian food, live entertainment and private events. Just ask Bill Gates, Robert Redford, Rascal Flatts and the Vice President of the United States. Buon appetito.

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Jamesvip

Dined 2 days ago

Great real Italian food! Perfect for any occasion. Friendly staff, ready to please. We’ll definitely be back.

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4.8

4.8 (733)

$31 to $50

American

East Nashville

About the restaurant

The Treehouse is an East Nashville original restaurant and bar. We strive to source our food locally from within our community and offer inside and outdoor dining options. Come by and enjoy our ever-changing food menu or simply unwind with a craft cocktail, local draft, or glass of wine. We offer full service dinner Monday through Saturday from 5pm - 10pm as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 3pm. In addition, we offer a late night menu from 10pm-12am Friday - Saturday. Open at 4pm on the back patio Monday-Friday for Happy Hour!

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Maggie

Dined 2 days ago

We were in Nashville for a girls trip and the treehouse was a delightful surprise. Delicious food, great atmosphere and attentive and friendly service.

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Roasted Chicken

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