Seven amazing restaurants in Nashville

Taking nights out in Nashville to the next level, Rolf and Daughters is a community-focused neighbourhood joint offering a fusion of seasonal Italian and French flavours in a cosy setting. The craft cocktails make use of classic American whiskeys befitting the industrial brick warehouse vibe, while the family-style food features hyper-seasonal ingredients. However, trips here are not complete without a plate of their signature pasta, which is created as part of an in-house pasta program.

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A farm-to-table favourite, Butcher and Bee is an East Nashville staple. Here, provenance is king, and the Med-inspired menu might feature anything from mushroom shawarma with grilled Lion's Mane and shaved fennel, to braised short rib with black olive gremolata and hominy crumble. A class act. 

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Everyone in Nashville will have a different answer when it comes to the best hot chicken in town, but we like to test out tastebuds at Prince’s. Credited with inventing the searingly spicy fried chicken – always served on a slice of white bread – Prince’s launched in 1945 (inspired by a thrilling tale of a woman scorned) and has been a city staple ever since. Dare to try the XXX Hot, and don’t forget to add on some pork-infused baked beans and cooling coleslaw to soothe your stomach after. A rite of Nashville passage – rumour has it that Bolton’s and Hattie B’s offer pretty good riffs on this iconic dish too.

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If it’s good enough for Anthony Bourdain… The storied chef and writer experienced this constantly evolving spot when visiting Nashville in a memorable episode of his Parts Unknown travelogue. Now run by chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava, expect creativity and sustainability to guide your tasting menu experience here. This isn’t just a meal, it’s an adventure. 

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Acclaimed Southern-style chef Sean Brock is the mastermind behind Audrey – which is named after his maternal grandmother – a semi-new eatery (it opened in 2021) that celebrates the best of Appalachian cuisine. Taste the rural south in a menu that brims over with earthy conviviality. Feast on traditional dishes such as shrimp grits, sassafras smoked pork shoulder, pimento cheese and country ham. 

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Dino’s is a classic Nashville dive bar serving up some of the city’s best fast food. The cheeseburger is legendary, but fried chicken and grilled cheese sandwiches also hit the spot at a certain time of evening - and they’re open until 3am, in case you get a midnight craving. Don’t forget to visit the Dolly Parton lemonade stand in the yard, designed by local artist Brett Douglas Hunter.

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Nashville dining doesn't get more trad than at Arnold’s. Home of the ‘meat and three’ – and only open for lunch service – this buffet-style spot will see your own personal platter loaded up with your choice of meat and three distinct, southern sides. Try everything from sugar-cured ham to chicken-fried steak or blackened salmon (though we’d recommend the carved roast beef which is the only thing served daily), with a selection of soul-food favourites, such as turnip greens, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and candied yams. Don’t forget a slice of pecan pie to finish. This is food to make your heart sing.

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