American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Nashville

Luna

100/100 (2 ratings)

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American

The Wine Loft

100/100 (1 ratings)

"Went there with a groupon this past weekend and it was fantastic! We had a reservation and they had a table waiting for us right by the live jazz..."

Gene Knight

Chris McIntyre

Fable Lounge

Accepts American Express

Coop's Smokin Bbq

Maple Street Biscuit Company - Berry Hill

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"I love thin greasy and cheesey pizza and this place never seizes to amaze me . You can eat the crust which is nice and flaky but crisp as well. It's..."

Jada T (Locc Goddess)

"Long line means good quality and popular. Hardworking team puts out the food and you get it piping hot. It was a bit of a long wait but it was worth..."

James Taylor

"Went in for a late night bite. Nice clean dining area. Friendly employees. I got a slice of pizza. It was..."

Sha' Renee

"Really friendly staff. Quality, go-to NY pizza spot. As close to good NY pizza as you’ll get outside NY/NJ. I’ll stop short of calling it..."

Cody Smith

"Solid local pizza joint! Mama's in Rocky Mount was my go-to until they shut down. There's some other decent pizza in the area, but you can't beat the..."

Daniel Peede

"Great pizza. Very thin and taste great. Staff is always..."

Brad H

"Always nice and respectful 🙏 people here. Everything I get here is wonderful, and I've never had to 2nd guess my thoughts in this place. When I..."

Ed Q

"This is without a doubt the best pizza ever! We are frequent customers! The flavor and taste is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend extra cheese!..."

ECRenegade1

"The owner is a great guy , food freaking delicious , and service is fast. Could use another weekly special added to the two pizza ONE topping..."

Dee'aldo Pulley

"Great food all around. Pizza’s are nice size and the cheesesteaks are..."

Kim Cherry

"First time. The pizza was awesome and was ready very quickly. The service was great and everyone was friendly. Don’t let the location deter you as..."

Scott Burgess

"great place, awesome food..if you want a taste of new york pizza then this is your..."

cindy Johnson

"Pizza is absolutely amazing. I try to go every once in a blue moon and when I do this pizza place always top the best pizza in the Nashville & Rocky..."

Amber Barnes

"Stopped here one day for a single slice. It was so amazing that I returned the next day for 2 large pizzas. This is the best pizza I've ever..."

Jennifer Hamlin

"Food is consistently good, service was fast and pleasant. The marinara is good and serving sizes are..."

Karri Hodges

"Best pizza in Nashville, Rocky Mount area. Everything I’ve eaten here,..."

Jason Hazelwood

"Best Pizza , large portions on salads and entrees. Hoagies amd spaghetti are amazing as well! Friendly & cool..."

GLASGOW SIGN SERVICE

"Every time I come here I get a friendly greeting & treated kind. The pizza is authentic and fresh every single..."

Tyra Williams

"The size for the price is great. The style compared to the big chains is much better in my..."

Jaquelin Reyna

Bourbon Steak By Michael Mina, A Nashville Steakhouse

97/100 (4054 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A 10/10 dining experience. The view is amazing, first off. But also, they have a wonderful wait staff that really know what they are doing. Highly..."

Tori

"My husband surprised me with this place to celebrate my 48th birthday 🎉… Fancy and amazing Restaurant!! They’re care every single detail..."

MaVanessa Miranda

"Definitely a go too while in town. Some of the best views in town. We had a great dinner at the bar with fun patrons. Ryan our bartender was great..."

Turner Binkley

"The views of this restaurant and its ambiance are simply amazing! Enjoyed a private dining experience here for a couples’ dinner. Our server, Chad,..."

Ashley Fuqua

"Place was real great. Reservation only but we just waited for spots to open at the bar, which wasn't long. The Mac and cheese I just again again the..."

Regan Brunetti

"I can't say enough about this restaurant. We celebrated a birthday here and the experience was amazing! Each member of the staff was friendly and..."

Jason Byrd

"I recently dined at Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina, and I must say it was an exceptional experience. The views from the restaurant were absolutely..."

Rebecca Collins

"This was a trifecta of excellence. The views were amazing. Great steak (NY strip) and all the sides. Mushrooms should be an automatic add on. And..."

Co Flo

"This dining experience was amazing from top to bottom! We were visiting Nashville and went here for our anniversary dinner… I hope the rest of the..."

Brittany Pedigo

"This place is always a pleasure, and an amazing experience. waitstaff is world class! The recommendations are always on point, and if you like..."

Jason George

Bastion

Wheelchair Accessible

"May be the best restaurant in Nashville. It’s not for everyone as you will try unique foods and flavors, but if you are a foodie, the restaurant at..."

Sarah Pounders

"Came here for my anniversary with my girlfriend and we had an amazing time! the food was so good and the service was impeccable. We were most..."

Steven (l2eacti0n)

"We had an incredible time. The food and drinks were creative and innovative, but approachable and fun to eat. We loved talking with our chefs, who..."

Becky Warren

"Oh my gosh! This is an amazing dining experience! It is pricy but well worth it. Had the wine tasting with the meal. Chefs kiss 💋. Paired very..."

mel B

"A perfect dining experience. Excellent food to taste and look at! Each course served by the chef that made it with, if desired, a full explanation..."

Krikor Topouzian

"It’s at once a curated experience and yet a relaxed vibe. Sitting at the bar and watching the dishes being prepared with care and precision, then..."

Erich Groos

"My fave restaurant in the USA. Chef Josh and his team are AMAZING! Delicious food, exceptional service, and memorable experiences! I will always dine..."

Justa Foodie

"Bastion’s is one of the finest places we have ever eaten. Each dish is extremely creative and combines so many different flavors. We have eaten at..."

Brent Holt

"This might be the coolest bar I’ve been to since Covid. Nachos were fire and the drinks..."

Dustin Boyer

"Such a great experience!!! My friend and I made dinner reservations. The whole menu (attached in the pictures) was delicious, tastes, presentation,..."

Rachel C

Pork Belly Cafe

97/100 (1055 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"They knocked it out of the park here. EXCELLENT sandwiches! Everything was very fresh and so tasty. This just became my new spot. Idk what kind of..."

Greg K

"Pork Belly how i love thee! Let me count the ways: 1. They use recycled/recyclable to go materials (big plus for me) 2. Their staff is always always..."

Queen Amidala

"This has to be my favorite sandwich spot! To start, when you walk in you instantly feel welcome. The staff here are extremely nice and proactive in..."

Joey Greer

"I had the roast beef, cheddar, and bacon pig out sandwich. Absolutely killer sandwich, looked good tasted even better. Would love to try their other..."

Christopher Martin

"I live nearby. Really great area. Nice to grab lunch and coffee and then go for a stroll. Lovely cozy outdoor patio. The friendliest staff of..."

Rukia Yosuf

"Best cafe in the southern side of Nashville. I'd give it a 6 star if I could. Everyone who works there is very nice and friendly. The menu is..."

Tyler Brown

"This place is great, I actually randomly came in to have a quick bite after church and before heading into the office. I got chicken salad sandwich..."

S Y

"We order a cuban and cheese sandwich for breakfast. There were good, cuban had many ingredients, some not really accord. Coffee is good. Very nice..."

Ellie

"Amazing food and service. I definitely, recommend the Breakfast Ruben. It was so good, I thought my mouth was lying to..."

Derek Sexton

"We love this place! It's one of our favorite breakfast places and their homebrew iced coffee is so delicious! We highly recommend trying a cinnamon..."

Jacinda Adelita

D'andrews Bakery & Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place was the perfect start to our day. My wife & I devoured the pecan sticky buns, which were fluffy, but not dry. They had the perfect amount..."

John G

"This place is awesome — probably the best bakery I’ve been to in the USA. I had the breakfast sandwich — excellent bacon and super-tasty..."

Steve Maughan

"We received some items from this bakery as a gift a long time ago. I spotted it on my way to a meeting downtown and took the opportunity to stop in..."

Carrie Finnegan

"I came here as a stop on a Downtown Walking Donut Tour. We had the cream-filled sugar donut and it MELTED in my mouth, it was so good! I wanted to..."

Jodi Amick

"A cute little cafe in downtown. The staff are friendly and the selection of pastries were wide and breakfast and lunch options as well. I had a..."

Dannis Thompson

"We stopped at D’Andrews as part of a Nashville food tour. It was so good! We were served the chicken and avocado sandwich. The bread on this..."

Elizabeth Merchut

"This one is kind of split rating. Five starts for quality and variety of pastries both savory (cheese and ham croissants, sausage, egg, and cheese on..."

Robert Gray

"Stopped here for breakfast on a quick trip to Nashville and couldn't recommend this place enough! The staff here was warm and welcoming! I got a..."

Jessica

"Not typical cripsy flakey buttery croissants, It was more like starbucks/groceries croissants, kinda upset it wasn’t meet my high expectations...."

Tikfi Amalia

"Fantastic pastry, baked goods and sandwiches. Try the chicken avocado sandwich on fresh house made bread. It is..."

Brian Pelton

The Fountain Of Juice

"The BEST juice in the Nashville area! Seriously so good. There are some that I get simply because they are TASTY. There are also a few that I have..."

Taylor Tumlinson

"I'm so happy I found Fountain of Juice! I've tried other freshly prepared juices (organic / non-organic, cold pressed / non-cold pressed, raw), and..."

Sadiqua Hamdan

"I'm visiting Nashville and wanted some fresh juice so my friend suggested this place. We got there a little late and most of the juices were gone..."

H. T.

"Let's talk about taste......Taste is what I love about this company! The blends are unique and some of the best I have tasted in Nashville or other..."

Heat Miser

"I met Jessica at the Farmers Market and her juice was amazing!!! I got the Tart Green and my friend had the Turmeric Tonic, both were some of the..."

Elyse Badewitz

"Best pressed juice in Nashville:) Flavors are amazing and the staff is so knowledgeable:) The juice bottles are so pretty too, I use them again and..."

Heather Markey

"I am highly impressed! To be honest, it isn't often that I purchase from juice companies. At home, I make my own - as it is much cheaper. However,..."

Elise Dixie Jane McCulloch Kent

"Finally!!! A juice company in Nashville that I am happy and walk away with a smile every time I make a purchase! I'm big on using foods to heal the..."

Claudia Cappo

"The Fountain of Juice is providing the most nutritional and delicious juices, cleanse packages, tonics, and nut mylk recipes on the market. It..."

Tyler Sebastian

"Love the entire staff. Love everything from the juices to shots, and mylks. The best fresh pressed juice company in Nashville. Definitely give it a..."

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Burger Joint

96/100 (318 ratings)

Restaurants

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Hattie B's

96/100 (1444 ratings)

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

96/100 (1720 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Cheap Eats

"Amazing ice cream and friendly staff. I knew it was good when the line was out the door!!! We were not disappointed!!! Love this place!!! Try the..."

Jared Hoffpauir

"Best on earth Love every flavor my favorite is reisling pouched pear..."

Pamela Annette Birdwell

"Delicious ice cream and awesome flavors! The manager, Paige, was super informative about each flavor and took great care of us! Also was an..."

Kayla Brooke Carolus

"Brown butter almond brittle...yummy. Well worth the drive and the wait. Will definitely..."

Paula Ropp

"The ice cream is great!!! The service is amazing too. Everyone is always so helpful & sweet, just like the ice..."

Jiyan Kurdish

"This is a must do while in Nashville. They are kind enough to let you sample several of the crafted flavors. It is a little pricey but for $5, you..."

Tina Johnston

"The line was going out the door, but moved quickly and I was able to try a few flavors before I decided which delicious ice cream I wanted. I will..."

Stacy Elder Lanker

"So glad we tried this place yesterday, their ice cream is super delicious, will definitely come..."

Lalaine Roman

"The ice cream here is of excellent quality. I just got a plain old Mexican sundae and it was excellent, vanilla was great and their hot fudge sauce..."

Michael Card

"Kit was the best Ice Cream I’ve ever..."

June Letkeman

"It's a nice place with interesting flavors. A bit pricey, although you do get two flavors for their small size (which is..."

Jeff Ultee

"The best ice cream I have ever had! A wonderful experience! Will definitely be going..."

Tina Kelly Tucker

"AMAZING 😀 There was a line down the street and we realized why now!!!!! Everything was delicious!!! The staff was..."

Bobbi Jo Jenkins

"Butter cake ice cream was amazing! Glad I live 500 miles away because I would surely be there every day if I lived..."

Stacy Simon Valenti

"Located on 21st Avenue in the Hillsboro Village area of Nashville, this ice cream parlor is convenient. There is also a free parking garage behind..."

Tara Wilhelm

"Delicious!! Darkest chocolate was to die for. And the waffle bowls are a cup of heaven. Adorable taster spoons and cute birthday coins. Definitely a..."

Kristin Caffrey

"Creamy. Unique flavors Dairy free is delicious and I couldn't taste anything different. I'm not lactose intolerant. I wanted the..."

Kelly Lewis

"Apologies for the low quality photos of the ice cream. But wow, when I tell you this is one of the BEST ice cream places ever 😱😱😱😍🤩..."

Jasper Risenhoover

"So delicious, and I'm so glad I was finally able to try Jeni's Ice..."

HEIDI NEAL

"They have a really good selection of flavors. They have plain old vanilla bean and chocolate up to key lime and passion fruit, wild berry lavender,..."

Lydia H

"Great flavors and taste. I love their wild berry lavender and milk..."

Devyani Sharma

"Shoutout jenis, great flavors and waffle crisps. The 10 scoop thingymabob is great value for 4+ peeps..."

Owen C

"I recently had the pleasure visitingJennis , and I must say it was an absolute delight for my taste buds! From the moment I walked in, the cheerful..."

Jeff Mollan

"It's no wonder they have amazing reviews on Yelp and Jeni's is recommended among the Uber drivers we had that weekend. If you're in town, you have to..."

Jency John

Citizen Market

Non-smoking restaurants

Outdoor Seating

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Southernaire Market

"The food at Southernaire Market is great. One of my favorite downtown lunch spots. Baby kale salad with pulled turkey is one of the best salads I've..."

Matthew Christie

"Had the brisket panini and it was excellent. Definitely..."

Jeremy Worth

"We visited the market while on the SoBro food tour today. There were so many delicious items we sampled. My favorite was the brisket and pimento..."

Lisa Grimes Baker

The Boardroom

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Nashville

95/100 (3392 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Our waiter was great, deserves a raise. The Mac and cheese was 🔥, the corn dish to die for, i will Have meat sweats for years just thinking about..."

Steve Mcisaac

"My wife and I had dinner here last night for our anniversary. Everything was incredible. The drinks at the bar, the bartender, our waiter, the food..."

Jeremy Anderson

"An experience we will always remember: cotails were on point, cold seafood platter amazing and the steaks cut like butter. I can't wait til my next..."

Odis Braxton

"Nicholas, our waiter was better than great! The food was amazing and so was the atmosphere. If there were 10 stars for me to click on it would still..."

William Satterfield

"Me and my husband and daughter went here to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. The restaurant was beautiful and everyone was very nice and..."

Karla Pollak

"This place is amazing! I had my 30th birthday dinner here with my fiance- Paul was our server. Everything from Paul’s service to our filet mignons..."

Lindsey Gallagher

"The whole dining experience was fabulous from the cocktails to the cheesecake. The excellent attentive staff took such great care of our party. We..."

Suzanne Jackson Lindsey

"Jeff Ruby's is the best steak house. Food and service is exceptional. Highly recommend..."

Colleen Kay Micsak

"Our first time in Nashville. My husband surprised me and made reservations for our Anniversary. We are still talking about it!!! Food absolutely top..."

Debbie Long

"Took my mom to dinner for mother’s day tonight and the food was INCREDIBLE! there’s nothing that i can even compare this restaurant too!..."

Aloshia Dart

"Celebrated my husband and I first wedding anniversary at this lovely restaurant. The ambiance is amazing and food is even better! You get treated..."

Gianna Sherman

"This is our favorite steak house in Nashville, though we haven’t been to a lot of other ones. Every time we go, we love the food and the service is..."

Kerry Knopp

"We sat at the bar, Dave, the bartender was great! Arguably the best steak I have had. It was cooked perfectly, and the peppercorn sauce was a great..."

Thad Cooper

"I’m new to Nashville originally from Los Angeles so I’ve had the best steakhouses in Beverly Hills, which makes my reviews a little bit..."

Luis Martinez

"One of the best meals I've ever had. Everything from our server (older lady, I apologize for not getting your name) to the live music and actual..."

Martin Kopec

"Awesome experience , the service was top notch and dinner was equally amazing. what most impressed me was the man who escorted my wife to the ladies..."

Harold

"We wanted to spend our anniversary at a great steak house. Not only did we get a top notch dry-aged steak, but got to enjoy a fantastic experience..."

Erin Mataj

"We go to a lot of high end and not so high end restaurants and reviewed many places and have to say, this establishment is really at the top of their..."

Jeff F

"Excellent experience. First timers. This was the best time we’ve had at dinner. Perfect atmosphere, service (Jacob with support from Jacob), and..."

Amanda Harvey

"Highly rated for a reason. Steak seasoning made this bad boy 10/10. Great steak, everything else is dwarfed by it. Too full to continue review,..."

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Southside Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was our first time here after hearing about it for quite a while. We liked the atmosphere and the food was delicious. More upscale inside than I..."

Jeremy Squires

"The food was amazing! We enjoyed the meatloaf and salmon. The cheese sticks and whipped feta were ver good..."

Anna Otis

"Excellent food. Surprisingly great steaks (ordered their Filet Mignon). Others in our party ordered the Maine Sea Scallops and they looked really..."

Robert McManus

"Southside Grill has got you covered if you want a warm and cozy place to sit on a cold winter's night. Fireplace and heaters are on the patio. Plus..."

Lisa Mayberry

"Amazing night out! Food was top notch quality, service was great, atmosphere was really special out on the covered patio with a roaring fire in the..."

Scott Addington

"Great place. I really enjoyed the food and nice friendly..."

jenny ramezan

"It was our first time experiencing this restaurant. We went to celebrate a friend's Birthday at brunch. We sat on the covered patio. The weather was..."

Erica W.

"Very good food and service. Their steak is outstanding and at a reasonable price. You will not be disappointed with any item on the menu. The..."

Aztec Lobo

"Y’all, do yourself a favor and have brunch here. Not that the downtown places aren’t great too, but this is far less crowded and the food is..."

Matthew Landers

"We love this place! The food is great, the drinks are generous, and the service is friendly. We like to sit at the bar, and have met many friendly..."

Sharon Alexander

"Excellent service and food! We just moved nearby and we will absolutely be frequenting this..."

Steph Lanier

"Southside Grill is an absolute dinner GEM in Sugar Valley! I’ve never had an item on the menu that I didn’t love! They have an amazing selection..."

Bell

"Easily the most elite restaurant in the area, Southside Grill offers great food in a clean, special occasion environment. While the menu is not..."

Glenn Whelan (Doc Terminus)

"4 ⭐️- will be back One of my favorite neighborhood places when I still lived in South Nashville. The food is always great and cocktails always..."

Rubin Reviews

"5 stars all day! Pistachio chicken and goat cheese mashed potatoes were unbelievable. The beef bruschetta was amazing as well. If you want quality..."

Alex Parker

"Southside Grill is a gem! We've been here twice and have not been disappointed. Lobster stuffed ravioli and brasserie chicken were amazing! Our..."

Jamie Smigel

"Tried them for the 1st time and the food was great. Wish they had a few more options that don't have seafood but it was delicious. Also ordered a..."

Samantha Collins

"Southside Grill is a fantastic long time restaurant/grill in the Lenox Village area. Location can't be beat and definitely a place for either a..."

Steve M

Aunt Pam's Cookies & Barbara's Southern Pies

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Digital Payments

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"Aunt Pam’s offers a large variety of cookies and pies. I was interested in the ones baked with whiskey, such as the Tennessee Whiskey Chocolate..."

Johniann Wahl

"Best pecan pie I’ve tasted in my entire life! Right amount of sweetness, quality pecans and ingredients.. you can truly tell that these pies were..."

Devonna Holt

"Amazing fresh cookies? Yes please. These are absolutely delicious. I’ve been going back to the same restaurant that has these at check out just..."

Cameron Henderson

"I placed a large order relatively last minute. Not only did Aunt Pam’s meet our deadline, they were able to deliver directly to me with each cookie..."

Todd Dyer

"Please don’t make me choose which I love more - the cookies or the pies!!!! The double chocolate cookie rocks my world and the pecan pie is..."

TAMARA TWEEDY

"Aunt Pam’s cookies are my go to snack! Having a bad day and want to eat your feelings? Grab a snickerdoodle. Having a good day and want to treat..."

John Weisser

"Went here on a Nashville food tour. I got the bourbon pecan pie and the bourbon oatmeal raisin cookie. Both were delicious. I plan on going back..."

Ebony

"Beat friggin cookies I’ve ever had. Luckily I have self control or I would eat these cookies until I had type 2 diabetes and then I’d keep eating..."

Ryan Carter

"Fantastic flavor and consistency. They lean softer and lighter rather than hard or dense which is rare for desserts with clean ingredients and little..."

Solomon Shields

"Love these cookies. Always so fresh. Love the spicy chocolate and the bourbon..."

Scott Kline

Red Oak Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Awesome food and even better service. Will definitely be a good to place when I'm in..."

Tina Rich Hamlet

"Ate here this morning. Always try to stop when I'm in this area. Great food, friendly..."

Sandra Leonard Felts

"Angelos pizza is amazing. Best pies you can get south of..."

Jonathan Reese

"I'm from north of Philly, with family in New Jersey, and when I randomly stopped at this little shop on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere..."

Erin Washko

"On NC Highway 43, absolutely in the middle of nowhere, is an unexpected pizza place with surprisingly good food. Don't let the outward appearance of..."

Nan L

"Had the pleasure of meeting the new owner's today and seeing a dear friend. My cheeseburgers were fantastic! Big and juicy on a toasted bun with a..."

Donna Milligan

"Yummy pizza ! Its now angelos pizza awesome food awesome..."

Sherry Lewis

"Really good hand made hamburger and tater tots..."

Pat and Howard Weeks

"spectacular pizza...the best in..."

Natalie King

"Angelo makes the best..."

Donna Carlone

"I had a yummy lunch of cheeseburger and fries. Thank..."

Holly Bodas

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