Best Restaurants for Foodies in Nashville

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Urban Grub

4.8

Exceptional(5268)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

Booked 39 times today

**We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with communication between OpenTable and our Table Management Software. Please use our website (urbangrub.net) to see our availability. Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.

2. Adele's

4.7

Exceptional(5852)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch

Booked 58 times today

Adele’s restaurant in Nashville is a partnership among Ken Levitan and Howard Greenstone of Red Pebbles Hospitality. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar, chef’s counter, and heated outdoor dining patio with umbrellas. The menu at Adele’s focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly and offers a wonderful weekend brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Adele’s provides free parking in the first 2 rows of angled parking spots located directly in front of our building (validation required). If our parking lot is full, we offer validated parking in the parking lot across the street (1207 McGavock St.) or the parking garage behind Adele's (1222 Demonbreun St.). Please see the host stand for validation!

3. Epice

4.9

Exceptional(808)

Price: Moderate

• Lebanese • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

Booked 23 times today

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.

4. Locust Nashville

4.9

Exceptional(24)

Price: Very Expensive

• Irish • Belmont / Hillsboro

Booked 4 times today

Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice. On Sunday nights, the team pumps out dumplings folded to order for a more casual, walk-ins-only experience. Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)Sunday Walk-Ins: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (first come, first served)Patio Bar: Friday - Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.

5. The Chef and I

4.6

Exceptional(3022)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Music Row

Booked 1 time today

Lunch at "The Chef and I" is packed full of flavor. Located in our "Backstage" area downstairs in a casual atmosphere, sit where you can see what's happening in our kitchen. Enjoy popular items like the smash burger melt, hot fish sandwich and roma crunch salad or indulge in the chef's favorites of marinated salmon and green chile chicken melt. The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. You can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table, an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville! Caramelized cauliflower, brussels sprouts, burrata and peaches, smoked elk rack, mojo Tennessee trout and black peppercorn steak our some of our current favorites. Farm to table cuisine with local and unique ingredients is what we are known for. Nashville's best!

6. The Catbird Seat

4.8

Exceptional(173)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Music Row

Booked 2 times today

The Catbird Seat is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant and culinary incubator that provides chefs a creative outlet in an interactive and open kitchen setting. With just 20 seats arranged around a U-shaped counter, guests are offered a front-row view of the chefs at work, crafting a 10-12 course tasting menu that evolves with the seasons.Currently led by Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava, the menu features a dynamic selection of dishes that emphasize sustainability and innovation. Drawing on ingredients preserved from past seasons, foraged finds, and items from their larder, Ortiz and Doubrava showcase their commitment to creativity, resourcefulness, and a modern approach to sustainable cooking.Since its opening, The Catbird Seat has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of GQ Magazine’s Best New Restaurants, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants, Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants, and Opinionated About Dining’s Top 100 North American Restaurants.

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7. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(3872)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • The Gulch

Booked 62 times today

Join us for a featured Thanksgiving Day menu! Our chef team has curated a Thanksgiving menu that will feature a butternut squash bisque, herb roasted turkey with traditional accompaniments and a pumpkin cheesecake to finish. Wine pairings will feature Duckhorn and Elk Cove vineyards. In addition to the holiday feature, we will also have our full menu available the entire day. Please make plans to join us between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. We look forward to hosting you.

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8. The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(3145)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • The Gulch

Booked 22 times today

Modern Diner. Global Fare. Delicious Fun. This is The Mockingbird. Led by talented culinary duo executive chef / partner Brian Riggenbach and front-of-house extraordinaire / partner Mikey Corona, The Mockingbird offers a menu of comfort classics with a global twist and an ambiance of art deco diner whimsy. Walls are covered in beautiful custom-made wallpaper, painted tin tiles on the ceiling, windows open to two patios as weather allows and a larger-than-life mirrored bird sculpture overlooking the dining room. And then there’s the food and drink! Munch on a Mockingburger or Mac N Cheese (aka Feeling Grate!) while sipping an Old-Fashioned-ish or a Punchin’ Bag (ask about it – they are famous!). We also love hosting group events! We have a private dining room, an upstairs dining room and an enclosed patio, all perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties plus business lunches and corporate dinners. Y’all come see us! **Reservation cancelation policy is strictly enforced**

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9. Gannons - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(420)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 15 times today

Gannons Nashville is a Casual Fine Dining restaurant located at The Marriott Courtyard in the heart of Downtown Nashville. We offer a wide variety of dishes including fresh oysters and highly curated cocktails designed by our experienced team of mixologists. Join us for live jazz and a dinner experience you wont soon forget!

10. etch - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(8524)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

Etch is a foodie's paradise, with bold flavors and unique presentations that consistently impress. The restaurant is praised for its wide-ranging, creative menu, and its chef's attention to detail is evident in every dish. Reviewers rave about the excellent service, and the atmosphere is described as upscale yet relaxed. It's a place where you can savor the best of contemporary American cuisine, with an extensive wine list and modern take on classic cocktails to complement your meal.

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San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Best steak ever!! Ambience was great too!! Crispy egg plant dish was also amazing.
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Adele'sPrice: Expensive• American• The Gulch
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4.7
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Amyvip
Nashville •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Unique dishes artfully prepared. Nice blending of flavors to create a unique dining experience.
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Locust NashvillePrice: Very Expensive• Irish• Belmont / Hillsboro
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4.9
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Steven
Phoenix / Arizona •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our first visit to this place was incredible! Taylor, our server, was an absolute lifesaver. He gave us some fantastic recommendations and made sure we had the best time. The food was absolutely delicious! The pork chops were huge and bursting with flavor, and my wife’s fillet was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The mac and cheese was to die for - it was so creamy and indulgent. We’ll definitely be back because there are so many dishes we still need to try.
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Urban GrubPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
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4.8
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Mark
Nashville •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Every dish was truly delicious and presented beautifully. Our server was attentive to just the right level. Ingredients were very fresh and allowed to shine. Highly recommended.
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EpicePrice: Moderate• Lebanese• Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
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4.9
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ChristopherEvip
Orlando / Central Florida East •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The 7 course tasting menu was excellent. Since it was a Monday night I got to sit at one of six seats overlooking the line. The chef plated, presented and described each course. It was a true delight.
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The Chef and IPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Contemporary Southern)• Music Row
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4.6

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Urban Grub

2. Adele's

3. Epice

4. Locust Nashville

5. The Chef and I

6. The Catbird Seat

7. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

8. The Mockingbird Nashville

9. Gannons - Nashville

10. etch - Nashville

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