Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Nashville

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Puckett's Franklin

4.8

4.8 (1140)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Franklin

About the restaurant

A little history… Have you ever walked into a place, and you instantly feel at home? Well, Puckett's Grocery and Restaurant is that sort of place. Founded in the 1950s, Puckett's served as a country store to several communities in Williamson County. It has always been the place to buy some food, grab a good homemade sandwich and catch up on the day's events in the world and at home. In 2004, Puckett's opened in Historic Downtown Franklin, and now in 2010, Downtown Nashville as well. Southern breakfasts with local, organic eggs, award winning burgers, plate lunches,fresh salads, cherry wood smoked BBQ pulled pork and ribs, and homemade desserts, make every meal memorable. Add live entertainment from some of Nashville's greatest artists and songwriters and you have the complete Puckett's experience! Open at 7am every day, Puckett's invites you to come on down and see us! Real Food, Real People, Real Fun!

Top review

Courtney

Dined 3 days ago

We had my daughter's 12th birthday party at Puckett's last night and it was so much fun. We had a party of 13 with 10 12 yr olds all sitting at one table and the service and food were great! The band was incredible and the girls loved having a show to watch during dinner. It was such a lovely experience start to finish! Thank you Puckett's!

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Popular dish

Chicken Fried Chicken

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Southern Fried Chicken

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Fried Chicken Club

Skull's Rainbow Room

4.8

4.8 (4905)

$31 to $50

French American

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Reservation note: your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties up to 2 and 2 hours for parties up to 4. 2 hours and 15 minutes for parties up to 6. We cannot guarantee any specific table, view. All reservations are treated as independent reservations.

Please make sure to arrive at your reservation time, we allow a 15 minute grace period, failure to arrive after that time will result in your reservation being considered a "no-show."

*due to limited availability each evening any adjustments to reservations must be approved by management with a 24 hour notice, after that time we may not be able to accommodate any changes in your existing reservation.

Strictly 21 and up after 9 pm. Any guest under the age of 21 prior to 9 pm must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

* for credit card transactions there is a 3.5% processing fee, you are welcome to pay in cash the evening of your reservation to avoid the fee.

Kitchen closes at 11pm daily.

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Nancy

Dined 2 days ago

Awesome. Really love this restaurant all around. Ambiance especially

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Kokomo Trading Company

4.8

4.8 (112)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Franklin

About the restaurant

Island inspired, music city infused. Kokomo Trading Company is a fusion of delicious chef-created cuisine, extraordinary beverages, and exceptional live music. Familiar and exotic flavors that satisfy and immerse our guests in an atmosphere of warmth, relaxation, adventure and the Spirit of community.

Executive chef and one of three owners, David Morrow, was born and raised on the Emerald island of Ireland. David was recognized early on for his outstanding ability in the Culinary Arts. He was eventually recruited and trained by Irish Celebrity Chef and television personality, Neven Maguire, at the world famous MacNean House. Chef Morrow brings his passion for excellence in food along with years of experience and love for agriculture, farming, producing and sourcing only the finest, nutrient rich products.

Top review

joe

Dined 4 days ago

great music! Great team of service-minded staff! Great evening overall. Love Kokomos, love the vibe

Puckett's Columbia

4.7

4.7 (450)

$30 and under

Southern

Columbia

About the restaurant

Founded in the fifties, people have been congregating at Puckett's for over half a century. We've updated a bit, added some recipes from our family and friends, and thrown in some great live music. But it's still Puckett's Grocery... nothing too fancy, but everything good. It's where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun.

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Steven

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

We loved Pucketts in Columbia! Great ambiance. Great music from Mary Lou! Great service and great food! We will be back for sure!

Jane’s Hideaway

4.7

4.7 (620)

$30 and under

American

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Our kitchen is open 5-10pm, 7 days a week. 21 + after 8pm.

We always recommend booking a reservation for your party, however we do have limited walk-in availability! For parties greater than 4 people, call ahead, our seating for large parties is very limited. We have a 15 minute grace period for late parties. Please note that your party may receive a time limit if we are busy!

At Jane's, we are serving up re-invented Southern classics with local ingredients, paired with very listenable live music from the next generation of bluegrass and Americana virtuosos. Hide out tonight in East Nashville with a Tennessee-spirit based cocktail and you'll quickly become a friend of Jane's.

Live music starts every night at 8pm.

Cancellation policy: Parties of 8+ will be required to submit a credit card to secure their reservation. In the event of a short notice cancellation (24 hours or less), or a no-show, there will be a charge of 20 dollars per person on said reservation.

21+ after 8pm

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Susan

Dined 7 days ago

Great friendly staff. Killigan was a great server and so attentive! Loved the bartender Matt too! The food was the most amazing we’ve tasted in Nashville so far! Make sure and order the brussel sprouts appetizer. Never had better. Meatloaf supper is to die for. You won’t be disappointed. Jane’s Old Fashion is the best too. You can’t go wrong at Jane’s.

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Experience

Happy Hour- $8 Craft Cocktail 5-7pm

Experience

Live Music: Bluegrass, Classic Country & Americana

Supper Club - The Twelve Thirty Club

4.7

4.7 (1372)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

For the best reservations availability, please book through our website at TheTwelveThirtyClub.com or call us.

Unapologetically dapper-as-hell and refreshingly unpretentious. The 400-seat Supper Club at The Twelve Thirty Club delivers on its promise of decadence in sight, sound, taste and feel. Immerse yourself an unforgettable dining experience as undiscovered acts, household names, DJs or an impromptu jam electrifies this incomparable supper club.

Your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes for parties of up to 4; and 2 hours for parties of 5+.

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Markvip

Dined 3 days ago

I wish a place like this existed close to my own home town. Absolutely brilliant!

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Popular dish

10oz Filet Mignon

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Lobster Spaghetti "Al Limone"

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20oz Ribeye

Mimo at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

4.5

4.5 (318)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Nashville, Mimo Restaurant and Bar is an Italian fine-dining restaurant showcasing a menu infused with the essence of Tuscan cuisine, all served with warm and genuine service within a lively atmosphere. Situated on the first floor of Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, Mimo transforms during the day into a captivating social hub for connections with breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings and, come evening, evolves into a dynamic setting fueled by an animated bar and restaurant ambience with a delightful new dinner menu and expansive cocktail list. Join us for daily happy hour specials available in both the restaurant and bar accompanied by live music every Wednesday through Sunday.

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Nataliiavip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

The new menu has a good variety. We eat there about once a week, and every dish I've tried is really good. My favorite is the duck dish, but their suckling pig pasta is out of this world.

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Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

4.4

4.4 (4205)

$31 to $50

American

The Gulch & North Gulch

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of the very trendy Gulch warehouse district, Sambuca is Nashville's only casually sophisticated restaurant with live music nightly and brunch Fri-Sun. Choose an intimate private booth for your dining experience or sip a martini in our bar where Nashville comes to see-and-be-seen. Enjoy live music seven nights a week that is as diverse as the New American menu, from classic rock, Blues, sultry vocals, crooners, jazz, and top 40. Happy hours start at 4pm weekdays and feature 1/2 price adult beverages and chef bites.
Looking for a location for your rehearsal dinner, corporate luncheon or networking happy hour? From 20-200 we cater to any size group. Contact our event department to book one of our private areas for your next party.

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Joseph

Dined 1 day ago

The food and the service was excellent as was the jazz band. I highly recommend Sambuca.

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding

4.3

4.3 (61)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Midtown

About the restaurant

On the third floor of the Conrad Hotel Nashville at Thistle & Rye, guests can enjoy great live music on Fridays and Saturdays, an indoor-outdoor bar, large patio and windows overlooking bustling downtown Nashville. The menu features a beverage-centric concept highlighting globally inspired small plates.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 3 days ago

Loved the ambience and decor. Happy hour menu was so good. Will be back!

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Experience

Happy Hour

Hand Cut Chophouse - Nashville

4.3

4.3 (519)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Hand Cut Chophouse, an upscale lobby-level restaurant, bar, and music venue. Famous for offering the finest chops, burgers, unique cocktails, and more delectable items, the new restaurant will also be home to the best local live music Nashville has to offer.

Creating only the most modern recipes and using high-quality ingredients to ensure every dining experience at Hand Cut is unique and exciting. Hand Cut’s menu will feature premium cuts like the Black Truffle Culotte, a pan-seared sirloin cap, black truffle cream, and truffle-infused butter, or a Sea Bass prepared with spiced breadcrumbs, orange miso, and fresh herbs.

There is a full mixology bar, local draft beers, and a world-class wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, the more than 5,500-square-foot location has a large outdoor patio and world-class amenities. Immersive LED TVs, a state-of-the-art sound system using tour-grade components, and a cutting-edge LED lighting package for the best experience in

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Waitress was phenomenal! Food was perfect ! We had the best anniversary dinner

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