Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Nashville

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

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

Tasting Room

4.9

4.9 (225)

$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.

Top review

linda

Dined on 2 Nov 2024

Sad this was our last meal here. Robert is an incredibly talented chef. Avery and Katy are lovely. The food and service were always spot on. We were lucky to have found such a special place. So sorry to know the doors are closing and we can’t come back.

Nordstrom Grill - The Mall at Green Hills

4.7

4.7 (176)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Green Hills

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (615) 850-6630 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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BruceVIP

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

Great place for lunch while shopping during the holiday season.

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Experience

Weekend Brunch til 3pm

Experience

Wine Wednesdays

Experience

Happy Hour at the Grill!

The Authentique

5.0

5 (122)

$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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Dawn

Dined 4 days ago

When you walk through the doors you are instantly transported to France ❤️ Thank you Alex and Philippine for such a beautiful, cozy getaway and for your joy in bringing all of us the authentic tastes of your homeland!

Noko

4.9

4.9 (1337)

$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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HeatherVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I’m always amazed at how consistent the food, drinks and service are here. We tried new stuff like the Tepanyaki and holy cow it’s so good. Love this place.

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4.9

4.9 (1159)

$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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Brooke

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

My husband and I absolutely loved this restaurant! Everything we got was delicious. We will be back for sure!

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4.9

4.9 (44)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

South Nashville

About the restaurant

Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.

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Susan

Dined 3 days ago

Always a special night out!! Still out favorite over the years. If you are into an eclectic preparation and presentation of phenomenal flavors this is your place,

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Experience

NYE @ Bastion Goes Steakhouse

Koré

4.9

4.9 (65)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

East Nashville

About the restaurant

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

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Lyle

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food and top notch service. Had five tapas plates and every one was outstanding. Generous pours by the bartenders as well.

Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (2007)

$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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LESLIE

Dined 3 days ago

This was by far the best Italian food we have ever had. The halibut and lobster ravioli were exceptional.

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Elliston Place Soda Shop

4.7

4.7 (151)

$30 and under

Regional American (Southern)

Midtown

About the restaurant

We’re one part soda shop, one part meat-and-three, and one hundred percent bona fide Southern eatery. We cook each meal fresh from scratch daily, following time-tested recipes and honoring our founder’s meat-and-three legacy. Bring the kids around for a treat, grab lunch with friends, or drop by for a shake and fries. And did we mention the pies?

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Ginny

Dined on 1 Dec 2024

We always love visiting this restaurant. It has wonderful food, service is great, and just has cozy vibes.

Emmy Squared Pizza - Gulch

4.7

4.7 (247)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

The Gulch

About the restaurant

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.

**Join us for Brunch Saturday and Sunday mornings!**

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MARLO

Dined on 26 Oct 2024

Summer was a perfect host and waitress. Delicious food, so much to choose from. Perfect for families. We had a wonderful time.

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