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Carla Hall's 10 Favorite Restaurants in Nashville

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by Carla Hall
Updated 12 March 2019

Being a Nashville native, Carla Hall has made her way around the honky-tonk land discovering her favorite restaurants along the way. Known for her appearances on food-related TV shows like Top Chef and The Chew, she’s definitely got food down to a tee. Despite her own experience in soul food cooking, she has a love for all cuisines, especially those she’s grown so fond of in her own hometown. She gave us a list of her top foodie picks throughout Nashville. Next time you’re in the area, you’ll have to try one of her go-to spots. As Carla would say it, “Hootie Hoo!”

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4.4
4.4 (2315)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Downtown
About the restaurant
Beautiful space in the Life & Casualty Tower offering cozy, mid-century surroundings. Great brunch or lunch spot, especially if you're in the mood for a French omelette. There’s a dry-aging room onsite, so steaks and cured meats are a must. Skillet yeast rolls made to order -- just like at grandma’s house! Little gem salad with perfectly dressed bits and bobs is beautiful and thoughtfully prepared. Always save room for the Coconut cake!
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David
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Amazing food and experience! The service was also very on it and made sure we were happy with everything. A definite go to
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4.5
4.5 (1181)
$30 and under
American
Downtown
About the restaurant
Located within the 21c Museum Hotel, you forget that this is a hotel restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy and eclectic - a great place for lunch.
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TedVIP
Dined on 28 Oct 2024
Best breakfast burrito I’ve ever had, well done. Thank you for a great meal.
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4.7
4.7 (5887)
$31 to $50
American
The Gulch
About the restaurant
I’m definitely a fan of the JW Chicken with Salsa Verde, as well as the JW roasted potatoes, but gnocchi will send your eyes to the back of your head. The menu is nicely balanced with a variety of salads that are large enough for 3-4 servings and great side vegetable dishes.
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Adriane
Dined 3 days ago
The food and service was great! I showed up a little too early (prior to the restaurant opening) and one of the sweet managers allowed me to wait inside because it was ridiculously cold outside. We sat at the chef's counter and the chef sent over multiple extra dishes for us to sample. We chatted with him near the end of our meal about the new menu coming and you could tell he really takes pride in work. Great place!
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4.4
4.4 (2437)
$31 to $50
American
The Gulch
About the restaurant
Incredible vegetarian-friendly spot which prides itself with rooftop/outdoor seating. They had me at homemade burrata! The skillet cornbread is also a must. I don’t drink, but everyone in my party enjoyed delicious cocktails. The zero-proof drinks that I tried were just as good.
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jacob
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic food, atmosphere and service! We will be back!
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4.8
4.8 (5580)
$30 and under
Indian
The Gulch
About the restaurant
Beautifully prepared Indian food with some American and Southern twists thrown in here and there. The Tandoori Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Kashmiri Spiced Braised Lamb Shank are two of my favorites. Customizable menu with proteins and traditional Indian sauces.
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LaurenVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Food and service great as always! We wished the lights were dimmer for that time of night for a more intimate atmosphere.
A photo of Emmy Squared Pizza - Gulch restaurant
4.7
4.7 (247)
$30 and under
Pizzeria
The Gulch
About the restaurant
The pizza has everything that you'd want it to have - yeasty crust with just the right amount of chew and salt (and enough crispy edges for everyone to enjoy), perfectly balanced tomato sauce with the right amount of acidity, and great toppings. Another crowd pleaser is the double stacked burger called Le Big Matt - insane!
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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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