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Aba - Nashville
$$$$•Mediterranean•4.7(563)Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence located in Nashville's Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.IL Forno - Nashville
$$$$•Pizzeria•4.7(699)Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in the Wedgewood - Houston neighborhood, a few blocks from downtown and the new Nashville soccer stadium. Our dough, sauces and dressings are made in-house with the freshest ingredients served in a modern dining aesthetic.
Sushi Row - Nashville
$$$$•Sushi•4.6(66)We are an intimate upscale sushi house where traditional Japanese flavors meet modern innovation amid a sexy, design-savvy atmosphere. With a sophisticated bar program and a strong focus on one of a kind service, Sushi Row is bringing the Heat to Nashville! If the desired time slot for your reservation isn't available, please know that we always keep walk in availability for our bar and Sushi Bar.
Please note that we validate parking in the T3 parking garage, up to 3 hours!Present Tense
$$$$•Contemporary American•4.6(24)Present Tense is a modern izakaya restaurant and bar from Chef Ryan Costanza with a deep sake, natural wine and cocktail list housed in one of the most beautiful spaces in town beaming with good vibrations, tons of greenery, and great sounds. A focus on vinyl and hifi fills the air. The menus highlight raw and cooked seafood and meat from around the world with the best locally grown produce available.
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- BBrendaGoldNashville •22 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoHillary was a delight. Everyone who brought food and drink was great and the food and drinks were sooo tasty. As an old person I could do with a little less loud music but it hasn’t stopped me from coming here in the past and I will be back.More infoV Modern Italian$$$$• Italian• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.7
- AAshaniConnecticut •2 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoI made a reservation, a party of 11, for my best friend’s graduation celebration and we had wonderful time! Our server Mak was so amazing and they were very attentive, answering all of our questions and supporting our dietary needs. The food was fresh and tasty. The establishment was very clean with a bright and welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be back the next time we are in town. 10/10!!More infoThe Finch - Nashville$$$$• American• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.6
- KKathrynNew York City •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoWonderful restaurant. Attentive wait staff and owner! Delicious food and ambience! Can’t wait to come back!!!More infoSUSHI-SAN - Nashville$$$$• Sushi• Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill•4.8
- HHannahNashville •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days ago10/10 would recommend! Our server, Sarah, was the BEST.More infoAba - Nashville$$$$• Mediterranean• South Nashville•4.7
- NNancyNew York City •9 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoHad the brussels sprouts as an appetizer which were delicious and salmon for a meal, which was also great. service was outstanding and the setting was great. Will definitely eat there again!More infoThe Hampton Social - Nashville$$$$• American• Downtown / Sobro•4.6
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in South Nashville is Earnest Bar & Hideaway
The best vegan restaurants in South Nashville are Aba - Nashville, Present Tense and IL Forno - Nashville
The best vegetarian restaurants in South Nashville are Aba - Nashville, The Sicilian Butcher - Nashville / WeHo and Sushi Row - Nashville
The restaurants with the best service in South Nashville are Earnest Bar & Hideaway, Bastion and OSH Restaurant & Grill
The restaurants with the best ambiance in South Nashville are Earnest Bar & Hideaway, Bastion and Aba - Nashville