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1. City House
4.7
Exceptional(1826)
$$$$
• Italian • Germantown
Booked 17 times today
City House is a comfort food restaurant as it provides a warm, welcoming atmosphere that many customers love. One review noted it as 'the blend of southern food, innovation and comforting'. The menu offers a range of traditional Italian dishes along with Southern inspired choices like fennel sausage, clams, and garlic chili broth. The food is described as 'delicious' and 'incredible' in multiple reviews, making it a popular spot for both date nights and family gatherings.
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2. Adele's
4.7
Exceptional(6564)
$$$$
• American • The Gulch & North Gulch
Booked 53 times today
Adele’s restaurant in Nashville is a partnership among Ken Levitan and Howard Greenstone of Red Pebbles Hospitality. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar, chef’s counter, and heated outdoor dining patio with umbrellas. The menu at Adele’s focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly and offers a wonderful weekend brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Adele’s provides free parking in the first 2 rows of angled parking spots located directly in front of our building (validation required). If our parking lot is full, we offer validated parking in the parking lot across the street (1207 McGavock St.) or the parking garage behind Adele's (1222 Demonbreun St.). Please see the host stand for validation!
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3. Craig's - Nashville
4.8
Exceptional(357)
$$$$
• American • The Gulch & North Gulch
Booked 55 times today
Craig’s is an iconic modern American restaurant rooted in old-school charm, and timeless hospitality. Known for its elevated comfort food, A-list clientele, and impeccable service, Craig’s has earned a devoted following and significant press acclaim. Craig’s Nashville marks the brand’s first expansion, bringing our celebrated experience to Music City with precision, warmth, and authenticity.
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4. The Farm House
4.5
Awesome(2600)
$$$$
• Southern • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 13 times today
The Farm House – Southern-Inspired Cuisine in the Heart of Downtown NashvilleLocated in downtown Nashville, The Farm House is a locally owned and chef-driven restaurant serving elevated Southern cuisine with a modern twist. Our seasonal menus feature farm-fresh ingredients sourced from regional purveyors, celebrating the rich flavors of Tennessee and the South.Whether you're joining us for brunch, lunch, dinner, or a handcrafted cocktail, The Farm House offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for date nights, business lunches, group dining, and private events. Enjoy our award-winning hot chicken, house-made cornbread, and signature craft cocktails—all made from scratch with Southern hospitality at the heart of every dish.Conveniently located near Broadway, Bridgestone Arena, and Music City Center, The Farm House is the perfect stop before a concert or night out in Nashville. Reserve your table today and experience one of Nashville’s best farm-to-table restaurants.
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5. Rolf and Daughters
4.8
Exceptional(901)
$$$$
• American • Germantown
Booked 67 times today
Located in the historic Werthan factory, Rolf and Daughters offers a casual, vibrant atmosphere that pairs well with its sharable plates, evolving natural wine list, and house cocktails. Since opening in late 2012, Philip Krajeck's Germantown restaurant has been named one of America's Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit and Esquire magazines. Fun, seasonal, and inventive, the menu highlights produce from local farms and handmade pastas.Reservations are accepted for the dining room, communal tables, and bar. We also keep a portion of the restaurant open for walk-ins, both at the bar and communal tables!
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6. Urban Grub
4.8
Exceptional(5869)
$$$$
• Southern • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Booked 48 times today
Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.
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7. Kisser
5.0
Exceptional(101)
$$$$
• Japanese • Talbot's Corner
Booked 37 times today
Kisser, created by Brian Lea and Leina Horii, is a nod to Japanese kissaten—a cozy spot for comfort food, drinks, and community. Brian, a California native, honed his skills under chefs like Charlie Palmer and Jose Andres. After roles at Husk and Trois Mec, he returned to Nashville with Strategic Hospitality. Leina, from a restaurant family, shifted from pre-med to working at renowned eateries like Red Medicine and Bastion. Kisser marks their first venture together. In November 2025, Kisser was awarded a MICHELIN Bibb Gourmand.
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8. Babychan
4.9
Exceptional(105)
$$$$
• Japanese • Germantown
Booked 19 times today
A Japanese restaurant and coffee shop from the folks behind Kisser. Reservations and walk-ins for full service are dine-in, inside the restaurant. The patio is for take-out only and is open seating. No reservation is needed for outside and dogs are welcome. Our host stand is located inside the main entrance, on the left. Please let us know if you’re running behind, if you arrive more than 15 minutes past your reservation time, we will have to forfeit your table. Thank you for your understanding. If you have a soy allergy please let us know, the majority of our dishes contain soy. We validate parking up to 2 hours. Please present your parking slip from the parking garage to validate it. Parking garage is located between Monroe Street and Taylor Street, the entrance can be found on both of those streets or 1315 Adams Street for google maps. There is also free street parking on Adams Street. We look forward to having you!
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9. Chauhan Ale & Masala House
4.7
Exceptional(6128)
$$$$
• Indian • The Gulch & North Gulch
Booked 32 times today
Spice it up at Chauhan! Devoted to creating a unique dining experience in Nashville’s bustling food scene, Chauhan Ale & Masala House is the highly lauded Indian restaurant from celebrity chef and TV personality Maneet Chauhan. Her Indian roots, zest for travel and affection for Southern cuisine have beautifully collided at Chauhan to offer a menu featuring globally-influenced Indian cuisine that highlights aspects of the culinary scene in India as well as Nashville, perfectly combining Indian fare with traditional Southern dishes. For tourists, no trip is complete without a visit to Chauhan. We're open 7 days a week for dinner and Brunch. We also have the perfect spot for hosting group events in our private dining room. From business lunches and corporate dinners to family gatherings and birthday celebrations, we have you covered! PLEASE NOTE- Construction and street closures planned for city pipe laying, please allow yourself time to take alternate routes should you have to.
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10. Mel’s Drive-In Nashville
4.6
Exceptional(34)
$$$$
• American • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 5 times today
Mels Drive-In Nashville: Classic Diner Food & Retro Vibes in Music City!Looking for the best retro diner in Nashville? At Mels Drive-In Nashville, we serve up classic American comfort food in a 1950s-style setting that locals and visitors love. From juicy burgers and crispy fries to hand-spun milkshakes, craft cocktails and all-day breakfast favorites, our menu delivers the timeless diner experience you crave. Located in the heart of Nashville, Mels Drive-In is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, late-night eats, and a nostalgic vibe complete with neon lights and vintage décor. Whether you’re grabbing a bite after a show or starting your day with a hearty breakfast, we’re the go-to spot for great food and good times in Music City.
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  • Stephen
    Dallas - Fort Worth •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Came here for our anniversary and had a lovely dinner. Eclectic wine menu. The bolognese is exceptional and we enjoyed the seasonal options as well (had the tuna starter and the grouper entree). Highly recommend!
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    Rolf and Daughters$$$$• American• Germantown
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    4.8
  • Scott
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We were a family of four and enjoyed two appetizers and four different entrees. The pimento bignets and pigs ear appetizers were excellent. The trout entree was especially good.
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    The Farm House$$$$• Southern• Downtown / Sobro
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    4.5
  • EmeliaGold
    Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Amazing experience per usual. I brought my mom and sisters visiting from out of town and they loved it as much as I do. Thank you!!
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    Craig's - Nashville$$$$• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
    •
    4.8
  • BrandyGold
    Las Vegas •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My server Miss Alexis was absolutely fabulous! She made the best suggestions as every single one was spot on. Definitely going back!
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    Adele's$$$$• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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    4.7
  • Mary-Margaret
    Nashville •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Always a home run at City House! You won't ever regret dining here. Exceptional service and creative, delicious, seasonally fresh food.
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    City House$$$$• Italian• Germantown
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    4.7

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