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FOOD & DRINK · BEST RESTAURANTS

50 Best Nashville Restaurants

From James Beard Winners to Hidden Gems

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№ 01 · Food & Drink

Fine Dining

The Catbird Seat

Nashville's most exclusive dining experience — 22-seat chef's counter, multi-course tasting menu ($175+/person). Book exactly 30 days in advance. Midtown.

Henrietta Red

James Beard-nominated oyster bar. Coastal-inspired, impeccable seafood. Germantown. Sunday brunch is legendary.

City House

James Beard Award winner. Italian-Southern masterpiece. The belly ham pizza is iconic. Germantown.

Josephine

Chef Andy Little's neighborhood gem. Seasonally driven, locally sourced. 12 South. One of Nashville's most consistently excellent restaurants.

№ 02 · Food & Drink

Casual & Quick

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

Whole-hog BBQ from Nolensville Pike. The catfish sandwich and smoked wings are exceptional. Multiple locations.

Slim & Husky's

Creative pizza (the Cee-No is legendary), craft beer, hip atmosphere. Locally-owned, nationally recognized. Multiple locations.

Mas Tacos Por Favor

Cash-only taqueria in East Nashville. The fried chicken tacos and elote are must-orders. Expect a line.

№ 03 · Food & Drink

International

Peninsula

Malaysian cuisine, one of Nashville's most unique dining experiences. East Nashville. Chef Shannon Yeh's menu is unparalleled.

Subculture Urban Cuisine

Upscale Caribbean-Southern fusion. Flavorful, creative menu. The jerk chicken is outstanding.

Nolensville Pike International Corridor

Nashville's global food corridor: Kurdish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mexican, Indian, Ethiopian — all within a 3-mile stretch. The most diverse dining in the Southeast.

№ 04 · Food & Drink

Game Week Reservations

Book NOW for game week dinner reservations. Top restaurants will be sold out 3-6 months in advance. Consider lunch for easier booking. Use OpenTable, Resy, and call directly. Many restaurants offer bar seating for walk-ins — arrive early.

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