Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Nashville

OpenTable

Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Kase x Noko

5.0

5 (72)

$50 and over

Japanese

East Nashville

About the restaurant

A 14 seat, neighborhood Omakase from the team that brought you Noko Nashville. This is a 14 course, 90min nigiri & hand roll dining experience for $75. We highly recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to enjoy a drink at our Japanese cocktail bar as we start promptly at your reservation time. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the cuisine, we will not be able to accommodate fish allergies or vegetarians.

Top review

BeckyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding dining experience. Food is inventive and beautifully prepared. Service is stellar. Highly recommend

The Authentique

5.0

5 (124)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Authentique, an intimate Parisian retreat in the heart of East Nashville. As the proud recipient of the Best Wine List in the city, our cozy French wine bar invites you to experience the romance of 1900s Paris.

Immerse yourself in our charming ambiance, where candlelight and vintage decor set the stage for a culinary journey inspired by the streets of France. Our menu features a delightful selection of small plates.

At The Authentique Wine Bar, we curate an exceptional wine list, showcasing the best of France. Let our passionate staff guide you through our carefully selected wines, ensuring the perfect pairings to complement your evening.

Whether it's a romantic date or a gathering with friends, join us at The Authentique for an evening where the spirit of 1900s Paris meets the energy of Nashville. Experience the warmth of our cozy space and the exquisite taste of French cuisine. Santé!

- Happy Hour Tues-Thurs 5:00PM-6:30PM Merci!
- Live Jazz Fri & Sat 6:30PM-9:30PM

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JonathanVIP

Dined on 9 Jan 2025

Always a wonderful experience here! The food, the service, the selection - all fantastic! You can tell so much care is put into what goes on the menu, we’ve never had anything that wasn’t top quality. An absolute must-visit!

Pullman Standard Bar

4.9

4.9 (26)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

The Gulch & North Gulch

About the restaurant

Pullman Standard is the heart of Nashville's high end cocktail scene, offering a genuine taste of the city with expertly crafted drinks and locally sourced bites in a cozy, warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like a piece of authentic Nashville. Drawing inspiration from the historic luxury of Pullman train cars, our lounge brings a piece of Nashville's rich history to life in the present day. Nestled in the historic Cummins Station, a landmark that has been a part of Nashville's commercial fabric since 1906, Pullman Standard is more than just a craft cocktail lounge; it's a gateway to the authentic Nashville experience. This building, once a modern transit warehouse connected local merchants to the broader national market, now connects guests from all over Nashville and the world to the unique culture and spirit of Nashville. Step into Pullman Standard and experience the true essence of Nashville hospitality.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on 3 Jan 2025

Chris Bodily made our experience awesome!! We will be back for sure

Bastion

4.9

4.9 (49)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

South Nashville

About the restaurant

Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 4 Jan 2025

Each course was beautiful, and the staff was hospitable and knowledgeable. Ian, Eric, and Slyvia made our night special, and their service made it all look flawless.

Koré

4.9

4.9 (76)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

East Nashville

About the restaurant

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

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Rachel

Dined 2 days ago

Kore has become a fast favorite for us in East Nashville. Every single item on the menu is absolutely delicious. Dumplings are a must try!!

Noko

4.9

4.9 (1387)

$31 to $50

Asian

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

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Jamie

Dined 1 day ago

Noko was great! As always the food, drink, and service were top-notch. We always enjoy our time here!

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4.9

4.9 (46)

$50 and over

Irish

Belmont / Hillsboro

About the restaurant

Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice.

On Sunday nights, the team pumps out dumplings folded to order for a more casual, walk-ins-only experience.

Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)
Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)
Sunday Walk-Ins: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (first come, first served)
Patio Bar: Friday - Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Of all the places I go in the world to eat - Locust is my favorite. The menu never disappoints, but the humans there are the best kind of people - who are absolutely passionate about your experience! If Nashville had Michelin - this would hands down be the first place to get it!

Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (2019)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

NEW LOCATION at 1808 HAYES STREET !!! Beautiful covered patio!
Pasta, Steaks and Chops. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 27 years, a Nashville original, Valentino's Ristorante serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. Musicians, movie stars and movers and shakers all have touted Valentino's as the place for great Italian food, live entertainment and private events. Just ask Bill Gates, Robert Redford, Rascal Flatts and the Vice President of the United States. Buon appetito.

Top review

Lara

Dined on 7 Jan 2025

Everything was amazing. Food was delicious, staff was attentive and the place was cozy.

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4.9

4.9 (57)

$31 to $50

American

The University of the South

About the restaurant

Judith is a new American tavern pairing warm hospitality and the cooking of James Beard Nominated Chef Julia Sullivan (Henrietta Red in Nashville) located in the quiet area of Sewanee, TN near the University of the South. The name is an homage to Judith Ward Lineback, the first woman to matriculate into the University in 1969.

As Sullivan’s first solo project, Judith will feature a seasonal menu of creative and approachable dishes including a selection of small, shareable plates perfect for the bar crowd. The beverage program mirrors the food with accessible wines and a cocktail list created by Henrietta Red's Beverage Manager Patrick Halloran.

The warehouse-style building, previously the Old Steam Laundry which serviced the University since the 1950’s, has additional space for private dining and parties. With the goal of becoming a meeting place for students, faculty, tourists and the Sewanee community alike, the restaurant will be open for dinner from Thursday - Monday.

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WilliamVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great meal and service wonderful addition to the Suwannee food scene

Peninsula

4.9

4.9 (156)

$31 to $50

Modern European

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

Top review

Clay

Dined today

Incredible 10/10 no notes chef kiss. I recommend this place to everybody I talk to

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