The dining scene in Nashville is renowned for offering some of the best meat-and-threes, biscuits, and hot chicken; however, that is not all it offers. The city features a vibrant, diverse culinary scene with a wide range of chef-driven restaurants, from chic upscale to neighborhood favorites. Also, the dining scene in Nash boasts a fair share of accolades and recognitions, featuring award-winners and nominees to the coveted James Beard Award, among other awards. Diners can savor inventive global flavors, from classic French cooking to Italian- and Japanese-inspired dishes, and the timeless Southern U.S. fare, all in the same city. There is something for every diner in Nash, and these restaurants provide diverse alternatives in the city.
| Restaurants: | Anatolia Turkish Restaurant, Bakersfield - Nashville, Bella Napoli… |
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| Price Range: | $$ - $$ |
| Cuisines: | Turkish, Mexican, Italian… |
| Neighborhoods: | Nashville… |
Opened in 2003, Anatolia, located in the upscale Belle Meade, brings Turkish flavors to Nashville, serving classic and inventive Turkish dishes. The restaurant’s brilliant blend of a laidback inviting...
Since its debut in 2015, Bakersfield, named after country music’s sub-genre Bakersfield Sound, has been serving Mexican-inspired meals in the heart of downtown Nashville. The restaurant’s inventive me...
Bella Napoli is a Neapolitan pizzeria serving inventive Italian flavors in Nashville, which opened in 2010. The pizza served at the restaurant is inspired by chef Paolo Tramontano’s upbringing in Napl...
Blanco Cocina + Cantina, a Sonoran-style Mexican-inspired restaurant, is a 2021 debutant on Broadway, right across from Bridgestone Arena. The restaurant is restauranteur Sam Fox’s concept, serving Me...
Bob’s Steak and Chop House is a typical Prime Steakhouse in downtown Nashville, offering big, savory steaks and chops prepared from the finest all-natural, Midwestern quality beef and fresh seafood sp...
Since debuting in 2006, BrickTop’s has consistently impressed diners with its inventive, well-crafted local bistro cuisine. The upscale restaurant features a warm, inviting atmosphere ideal for an out...
Chaatable is chef Maneet Chauhan’s concept, which debuted in 2018, serving classics. The restaurant’s name is coined from the Indian word “chaat,” meaning lick. True to its name, the restaurant’s inve...
Char is a U.S. southern-style contemporary restaurant nestled in the Vertis Green Hills complex, which debuted in 2018. This contemporary restaurant is owned by 4 Top Hospitality, offering inventive s...
Chauhan Ale and Masala House opened in 2014 with tons of hype, with dinners frequenting to experience chef Maneet Chauhan’s concept. The restaurant’s menu showcases a charming blend of chef Chauhan’s ...
E3 Chophouse is an upscale ranch-to-restaurant steakhouse owned by the Jason Aldean, Adam LaRoche, and Luke Bryan families. The steakhouse, which opened in 2019, is a concept is inspired by the owners...
Earnest Bar and Hideaway is a chic restaurant and sophisticated tavern offering comfort classics and curated craft cocktails. The restaurant offers inventive entrees, including Bone Ribeye, chopped ka...
Opened in 2018, Emmy Squared, co-founded by chef Matthew Hyland and Emily Hyland, is home to some of the best Detroit-style pizzas, prepared with the freshest high-quality ingredients to create invent...
Etc, a 2016 debutant, is nestled in the Green Hills neighborhood, serving inventive globally-inspired meals. The menu, helmed by chef-owner Deb Paquette, offers ingredient-driven lunch and dinner cuis...
Etch is award-winning chef Deb Paquette’s globally influenced concept, which debuted in 2012. The contemporary restaurant, nestled in the heart of downtown Nashville, features an open bar-style kitche...
Frothy Monkey is an all-day coffeehouse offering inventive dishes made from locally sourced ingredients served in a warm, welcoming setting. Frothy Monkey has all dining needs covered, from breakfast,...
Opened in 2018, House of Cards is Bill Miller’s concept tucked in the basement of the Johnny Cash Museum. The restaurant is spacious and is inspired by The Magic Castle in California. Arriving at the ...
Jane’s Hideaway, which debuted in 2020, is a bar and restaurant tucked in the heart of downtown’s central business district. The restaurant offers re-imagined local classics made with locally sourced ...
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, the signature brand of his expanding network of namesake restaurants, depicts his life journey. From the upscale interiors to the art deco and classic décor, every detail holds...
Since its debut in 1951, The Loveless Cafe has provided a spot for families and friends to savor inventive scratch-made Southern U.S. inspired dishes while reconnecting around the table. Situated on t...
Midtown Café, located off West End in Midtown, has been offering casual fine dining since its debut in 1987. With a vintage Nashville charm and quality personalized service, Midtown Café boasts an int...
Opened in 2018, Nada is a tacos and cocktail restaurant nestled in the Midtown neighborhood. The restaurant boasts an ambient upscale yet friendly atmosphere, featuring an open floor concept with dist...
Oak Steakhouse, a 2017 debutant, is located right next to The Westin and is owned and operated by The Indigo Road. The steakhouse boasts a chic ambient atmosphere, featuring a soaring wine wall, salva...
The award-winning Old Hickory Steakhouse, nestled in the antebellum-style Gaylord Opryland Hotel, has produced some of Nashville’s top chefs and restaurateurs since its debut in 1977. The restaurant u...
Osh Restaurant and Grill is a chic restaurant nestled in the Woodbine neighborhood. The restaurant serves inventive Uzbek cooking blended with unique flavors from Central Asia. Osh Restaurant features...
Opened in 2019, The Red Phone Booth, located in the heart of downtown, offers a unique Prohibition-era feel right upon entry. The retro speakeasy’s interior features salvaged brick and restored tobacc...
Sixty Vines Nashville, a 2021 debutant, is a sustainability-focused wine and pizza spot nestled on the third floor of Assembly Food Hall. The restaurant offers a rustic elegant communal wine country a...
Debuted in 1948, Skull’s Rainbow Room is one of the most iconic restaurants in Nashville, originally owned by David “Skull” Schulman. The restaurant features trademark craft cocktails curated by exper...
Opened in 2018, Sunda is a sophisticated restaurant serving inventive South-Eastern and Eastern Asian meals. Sunda is restaurateur Billy Dec’s concept that elegantly blends various culinary techniques...
The Twelve Thirty Club, a 2021 debutant, is a three-story dining concept by restaurateur Sam Fox and pop star Justin Timberlake. The restaurant is inspired by Nashville’s art and lifestyle, linking di...
The Chef and I is a couple-owned restaurant that opened in 2008, offering inventive dishes inspired by their love story. Diners at this restaurant are treated to an interactive culinary experience alo...
Debuted in 2019, The Hamptons Social Nashville is a three-story restaurant located right off the bustling Broadway Street. The restaurant boasts an upscale yet friendly atmosphere, featuring a chic Ro...
The Mockingbird, a 2016 debutant, is a contemporary restaurant co-owned by a talented duo, Brian Riggenbach and Mikey Corona. The restaurant offers inventive classic comfort food with a touch of conte...
The Optimist opened in 2020, creating a lot of buzz, with diners and critics flocking in to experience chef Ford Fry’s seafood concept. Nestled in the Germantown neighborhood, the restaurant is set in...
The River House, a 2021 debutant, is an upscale seafood and steak restaurant tucked in the heart of downtown Nashville. The restaurant offers a vast selection of inventive dishes, such as prime all-na...
Since opening in 2006, The Standard restaurant has been serving innovative Southern U.S. specialties at the heart of downtown Nashville. The restaurant is nestled in a vintage 1840s building, featurin...
Opened in 1998, The Yellow Porch is a fine casual dining-style restaurant owned by Gep and Katie Nelson. The restaurant offers a vast, diverse seasonal menu helmed by chef Guerry McComas, featuring It...
Urban Grub, which opened in 2012, is a casual Southern U.S. inspired restaurant nestled in Nashville’s South district in a refurbished carwash. The restaurant offers an upscale inviting atmosphere, fe...
Since opening in 1990, Valentino Ristorante has been serving creative ingredient-inspired Italian dishes. Nestled in an old home, the restaurant has a relaxed, sophisticated, yet friendly ambiance, ma...