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Restaurants in Nashville

44 restaurants in Nashville recognised by AAA Diamond Awards, Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Bastion

    2 guides · 434 Houston St., Nashville, TN, 37203, USA

    Intimate 24-seat restaurant and lively Big Bar from chef Josh Habiger in Wedgewood-Houston. Michelin One Star.

  2. The Catbird Seat

    2 guides · 700 8th Ave. S., 5th Fl., Nashville, TN, 37203, USA

    Chefs Andy Doubrava and Tiffani Ortiz lead Nashville's iconic U-shaped counter, earning a Michelin Star for their ever-evolving, sustainable tasting menus.

  3. Yolan

    2 guides · 403 Fourth Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37201

    Forbes Four-Star Italian restaurant at The Joseph Nashville, honoring Italian heritage with classic pastas, a glass-enclosed cheese cave, and regional wine series.

  4. 360 Bistro

    1 guide · 6000 Highway 100, Nashville, Tennessee

    360 Bistro in Nashville brings refined American and seafood cooking to Highway 100, recognized by Wine Spectator for an exceptional wine program.

  5. Arnold's Country Kitchen

    1 guide · 605 8th Ave. S., Nashville, TN, 37203, USA

    Since 1982, the Arnold family has served Nashville from-scratch Southern classics at this beloved cafeteria-style meat-and-three. James Beard American Classics Award.

  6. Audrey

    1 guide · 809 Meridian St., Nashville, TN, 37207, USA

    Chef Sam Jett’s Audrey honors Southern tradition with Appalachian ingredients and global flair. A Michelin Recommended restaurant in Nashville.

  7. Bad Idea

    1 guide · 1021 Russell St., #101, Nashville, TN, 37206, USA

    In a converted East Nashville church, Bad Idea serves ingredient-driven contemporary fare and a Michelin-recognized wine list. A James Beard semifinalist and NYT 50 Best.

  8. Barcelona Wine Bar

    1 guide · 1200 Villa Place, Nashville, Tennessee

    Spanish tapas, Mediterranean flavors, and one of the US's largest Spanish wine programs. Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.

  9. Biscuit Love

    1 guide · Nashville, TN, 37212, United States

    A family-run Nashville spot serving scratch-made biscuits and Southern comfort food since 2012.

  10. Bourbon Steak

    1 guide · 201 Eighth Ave. S., Nashville, Tennessee

    Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak crowns Nashville's JW Marriott with dry-aged prime cuts, panoramic skyline views, and a Wine Spectator-awarded cellar.

  11. Cafe Roze

    1 guide · 1115 Porter Rd., Nashville, TN, 37206, USA

    Cafe Roze in Nashville serves breakfast through dinner with a thoughtful wine list and craft cocktails. A Michelin Recommended spot on Porter Road.

  12. Carne Mare

    1 guide · 300 12th Ave. S., Nashville, Tennessee

    Carne Mare in Nashville blends Italian cuisine with steakhouse tradition, earning a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence in 2023.

  13. Char Restaurant

    1 guide · 3988 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, Tennessee

    A Southern-style modern steakhouse in Nashville's Green Hills, Char serves USDA Prime cuts, fresh seafood, and classic cocktails with nightly live piano.

  14. Choy

    1 guide · 121B 12th Ave. N., Nashville, Tennessee

    Choy in Nashville brings American-Chinese cuisine to 12th Ave N, earning Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence in 2025.

  15. Deacon's New South

    1 guide · 401 Church St., Nashville, Tennessee

    Deacon's New South brings dry-aged steaks and inventive Southern American cuisine to Nashville's historic L&C Tower, with a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list.

  16. Del Frisco's Grille

    1 guide · 1201 Demonbreun St., Nashville, Tennessee

    Del Frisco's Grille on Nashville's Demonbreun St brings bold American cuisine, hand-crafted cocktails, and a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list to Music City.

  17. Drusie and Darr

    1 guide · 231 6th Ave. N., Nashville, Tennessee

    Jean-Georges Vongerichten brings globally inspired American and European cooking to Nashville's iconic Hermitage Hotel, with a glamorous yet welcoming dining room.

  18. Eddie V's Prime Seafood

    1 guide · 590 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee

    Eddie V's Prime Seafood on Broadway brings polished, upscale seafood dining to Nashville, recognized with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.

  19. Etch

    1 guide · 303 Demonbreun St., Nashville, Tennessee

    Chef Deb Paquette's globally inspired American restaurant in downtown Nashville, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.

  20. Folk

    1 guide · 823 Meridian St., Nashville, TN, 37207, USA

    Folk in East Nashville serves seasonal, vegetable-forward dishes, naturally leavened pizzas, and natural wines. A Michelin Recommended neighborhood spot from the team behind Rolf and Daughters.

  21. Gannons Nashville

    1 guide · 170 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville, Tennessee

    Casual fine dining, fresh oysters, and live jazz in the heart of Downtown Nashville. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2025.

  22. Halls Catch

    1 guide · 1600 West End Ave., Nashville, Tennessee

    Halls Catch brings refined seafood to Nashville's West End, earning Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence for 2025.

  23. Halls Chophouse

    1 guide · 1600 W. End Ave., Nashville, Tennessee

    A family-built steakhouse on Nashville's West End Ave, serving USDA Prime cuts, live music, and Wine Spectator-recognized pours.

  24. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

    1 guide · 112 19th Ave. S., Nashville, TN, 37203, USA

    Michelin Recommended hot chicken in Nashville. Bold, spicy fried chicken at the iconic Midtown location on 19th Ave South.

  25. iggy's

    1 guide · 609 Merritt Ave., Ste. 101, Nashville, TN, 37203, USA

    Chef Ryan Poli and brother Matthew Poli bring handmade pasta, craft cocktails, and genuine hospitality to Nashville’s Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood.

  26. International Market

    1 guide · 2013 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN, 37212, USA

    Since 1975, International Market has served authentic Thai in Nashville. Now IM2 continues the tradition with heritage dishes and Michelin-recognized modern cooking.

  27. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

    1 guide · 300 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville, Tennessee

    Family-owned since 1981, Jeff Ruby's Nashville serves USDA Prime steaks, sushi & live entertainment in an Art Deco setting downtown.

  28. Kisser

    1 guide · 747 Douglas Ave., Ste. 105B, Nashville, TN, 37207, USA

    Husband-and-wife team Brian Lea and Leina Horii bring a modern kissaten to Nashville, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand for quality, value Japanese cuisine.

  29. Locust

    1 guide · 2305 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN, 37204, USA

    Locust in Nashville offers a refined contemporary tasting menu with a Michelin star. Reservations-only lunch and dinner in an intimate setting.

  30. Marsh House

    1 guide · 401 11th Ave. S., Nashville, Tennessee

    Gulf Coast seafood, freshly shucked oysters, and an award-winning wine program come together at Marsh House in Nashville's Gulch neighborhood.

  31. Morton's, The Steakhouse

    1 guide · 618 Church St., Nashville, Tennessee

    Morton's Nashville on Church St serves USDA prime-aged beef, fresh seafood, and a Wine Spectator-awarded list of 300+ wines in an elegant fine dining setting.

  32. Old Hickory Steakhouse

    1 guide · 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, Tennessee

    Old Hickory Steakhouse at Gaylord Opryland Resort brings serious American steakhouse dining to Nashville, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.

  33. Peninsula

    1 guide · 1035 W. Eastland Ave., Nashville, TN, 37206, USA

    Peninsula in Nashville serves Spanish-inspired dishes and a deep sherry list. A Michelin Bib Gourmand for good value cooking.

  34. Redheaded Stranger

    1 guide · 305 Arrington St., Nashville, TN, 37207, USA

    A Nashville Tex-Mex spot with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, serving bold flavors from a counter-service kitchen. No reservations, just good food.

  35. Rolf and Daughters

    1 guide · 700 Taylor St., Nashville, TN, 37208, USA

    In Nashville’s Germantown, Rolf and Daughters serves hyper-seasonal American Contemporary fare built around housemade pasta, natural wine, and a welcoming, refined atmosphere.

  36. Sho Pizza Bar

    1 guide · 1309 McGavock Pk., Nashville, TN, 37216, USA

    Sho Pizza Bar in East Nashville serves neo-Neapolitan pizza from a wood-fired oven. A Michelin Bib Gourmand spot for craft, value, and warm hospitality.

  37. Shotgun Willie's BBQ

    1 guide · 1500 Gallatin Pike S., Madison, TN, 37115, USA

    Real Texas BBQ from a Houston native, serving USDA Prime brisket, pulled pork, and scratch-made sides in Madison, TN. Michelin Recommended.

  38. SS Gai

    1 guide · 1101 McKennie Ave., Nashville, TN, 37206, USA

    SS Gai serves Thai street food built around chicken that hits different. A Michelin Bib Gourmand in Nashville's The Wash.

  39. STK Nashville

    1 guide · 700 12th Ave. S., Nashville, Tennessee

    STK Nashville brings bold American steakhouse dining to the heart of Nashville, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.

  40. St. Vito Focacceria

    1 guide · 605 Mansion St., Nashville, TN, 37203, USA

    At St. Vito Focacceria in Nashville, experience Sfincione—a unique Sicilian pizza—and Italian plates, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

  41. Tailor

    1 guide · 620 Taylor St., Nashville, TN, 37208, USA

    Chef Vivek Surti’s Tailor in Nashville offers a warm, family-style South Asian American tasting menu. A Michelin Recommended restaurant.

  42. The Palm Nashville

    1 guide · 140 Fifth Ave. S., Nashville, Tennessee

    A century-old dining tradition, The Palm Nashville brings its legendary Italian-rooted hospitality and prime steakhouse fare to the heart of downtown.

  43. Trattoria Il Mulino

    1 guide · 144 Rep. John Lewis Way S., Nashville, Tennessee

    Trattoria Il Mulino brings Italian cuisine to Nashville's South downtown, earning a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for its wine program.

  44. Uzbegim

    1 guide · 117 28th Ave. N., Nashville, TN, 37203, USA

    Uzbegim offers Uzbek cuisine with a Michelin Bib Gourmand in Nashville. Known for catering, events, and private parties. Try it in the 28th Ave. N.