Music City has become a hub of memorable eateries. From savory hot chicken to savoring speakeasy-style cocktails, Nashville restaurants offer the best of the best across the spectrum of Southern—and international—cuisine. Don’t miss these Nashville restaurants on your next visit to the city; they blend atmosphere and flavor in unforgettable combinations.
In between trips to the Ryman, gallery-browsing downtown, and shopping the 12South neighborhood, sip cocktails at The Patterson House, a cozy, speakeasy-inspired bar. Try a flavorful, European-style breakfast (plus a pomegranate mimosa) at Marché Artisan Foods. Grab a picnic blanket and a spicy hot dog at I Dream of Weenie, an eatery housed in a vintage yellow Volkswagen bus. Order legendary fried chicken and banana pudding at Arnold’s Country Kitchen, a Nashville classic. We guarantee these one-of-a-kind Nashville restaurants will provide dining experiences you’ll never forget. And when you visit, tell them Southern Living sent you.