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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Nashville

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Updated 05 February 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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 book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Skull's Rainbow Room restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5146)
$31 to $50
French American
Downtown / Sobro
About the restaurant
Reservation note: your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties up to 2 and 2 hours for parties up to 4. 2 hours and 15 minutes for parties up to 6. We cannot guarantee any specific table, view. All reservations are treated as independent reservations.

Please make sure to arrive at your reservation time, we allow a 15 minute grace period, failure to arrive after that time will result in your reservation being considered a "no-show."

*due to limited availability each evening any adjustments to reservations must be approved by management with a 24 hour notice, after that time we may not be able to accommodate any changes in your existing reservation.

Strictly 21 and up after 9 pm. Any guest under the age of 21 prior to 9 pm must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

* for credit card transactions there is a 3.5% processing fee, you are welcome to pay in cash the evening of your reservation to avoid the fee.

Kitchen closes at 11pm daily.

Top review
Paul
Dined 3 days ago
Great food, service and entertainment. The facility and ambiance were outstanding.
A photo of Honky Tonk - The Twelve Thirty Club restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1295)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Sobro
About the restaurant
For the best reservations availability, please book through our website at TheTwelveThirtyClub.com or call us.

The Twelve Thirty Club is where the best elements of hospitality, music, design and entertainment collide to amplify everything iconic about lower Broadway in Nashville. The food. The drinks. The atmosphere. The music. It’s where you want to be - where you need to be. Kindred spirits sync and unique menus greet you on every level. It’s an all-encompassing destination pulsating with endless possibilities designed to satisfy your soul.


Your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes for parties of up to 4; and 2 hours for parties of 5+.

Top review
ChristopherVIP
Dined on 19 Jan 2025
Let me say that we have eaten at the 12/30 Honkytonk several times and we have always been impressed. This time the service was great. The ambience was perfect, but the food was just not up to par. My wife’s brown Derby Cobb salad tasted it as if it had been frozen. Meaning that it was not fresh at all. But everyone can have a bad day. We will be back. 
A photo of Star Rover restaurant
4.7
4.7 (82)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Germantown
About the restaurant
Star Rover Sound is throwing it back to the great American steakhouse, an institution that transcends time and trend. Steak Dinners at Star Rover will offer the complete experience – cut in-house steaks paired with crisp salads and crisper cocktails, bottomless triple-cooked fries and onion rings, fresh-baked dinner rolls, live music, and good times.

Just like the 1970s West Texas steakhouses that Chef/Owner Ford Fry so fondly remembers, guests will be reintroduced to an era when steak dinners weren’t just for special occasions but were an everyday luxury – complete with checkered tablecloths, a candlelit glow, and Sharpies for signing the walls.

Top review
Steve
Dined 2 days ago
Steak was done to perfection. Waitress and bartender were extremely helpful. The entertainment was Cory Congilio and was top notch.
A photo of Superica - Nashville restaurant
4.7
4.7 (12)
$30 and under
Mexican
The Gulch & North Gulch
About the restaurant
Superica
– “where sunshine spends the winter” – also known as Tex-Mex cuisine served in an Old-West-inspired atmosphere alongside music inspired by Austin.

The cuisine is a combination of 1950s Tex-Mex and the wood grill that has taken the food to another level by way of fajitas and more. An “evolved Tex-Mex menu,” includes the classics: tacos, nachos, tamales and enchiladas plus more intricate dishes such as wood-grilled fajitas and shrimp tacos always served with just-made flour tortillas, all while paying homage to the traditions and recipes that have been a part of the Texas culture for decades.

Top review
Clark
Dined 1 day ago
Really enjoyed the experience. A must visit. Food and drinks excellent.
A photo of Supper Club - The Twelve Thirty Club restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1415)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown / Sobro
About the restaurant
For the best reservations availability, please book through our website at TheTwelveThirtyClub.com or call us.

Unapologetically dapper-as-hell and refreshingly unpretentious. The 400-seat Supper Club at The Twelve Thirty Club delivers on its promise of decadence in sight, sound, taste and feel. Immerse yourself an unforgettable dining experience as undiscovered acts, household names, DJs or an impromptu jam electrifies this incomparable supper club.

Your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes for parties of up to 4; and 2 hours for parties of 5+.

Top review
Jani
Dined on 3 Feb 2025
Exceptional dining with great entertainment with service that does not disappoint!
A photo of Kokomo Trading Company restaurant
4.6
4.6 (132)
$30 and under
Caribbean
Franklin
About the restaurant
Island inspired, music city infused. Kokomo Trading Company is a fusion of delicious chef-created cuisine, extraordinary beverages, and exceptional live music. Familiar and exotic flavors that satisfy and immerse our guests in an atmosphere of warmth, relaxation, adventure and the Spirit of community.

Executive chef and one of three owners, David Morrow, was born and raised on the Emerald island of Ireland. David was recognized early on for his outstanding ability in the Culinary Arts. He was eventually recruited and trained by Irish Celebrity Chef and television personality, Neven Maguire, at the world famous MacNean House. Chef Morrow brings his passion for excellence in food along with years of experience and love for agriculture, farming, producing and sourcing only the finest, nutrient rich products.

Top review
KellyVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Such a great meal tonight. My husband and I split the bone-in ribeye and a chopped beach salad - amazing!!!
A photo of Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville restaurant
4.5
4.5 (4239)
$31 to $50
American
The Gulch & North Gulch
About the restaurant
NEY YEAR'S EVE is Rockin' with 3 course dinner, dancing, and live music. Click the link on our website www.sambucanashville.com/ to reserve your seat!
Located in the Gulch warehouse district, Sambuca is Nashville's only casually sophisticated restaurant with live music nightly and brunch Fri-Sun. Choose an intimate private booth for your dining experience or sip a martini in our bar where Nashville comes to see-and-be-seen. Enjoy live music seven nights a week that is as diverse as the New American menu, from classic rock, Blues, sultry vocals, crooners, jazz, and top 40. Happy hours start at 4pm weekdays and feature 1/2 price adult beverages and chef bites.
Looking for a location for your rehearsal dinner, corporate luncheon or networking happy hour? From 20-200 we cater to any size group. Contact our event department to book one of our private areas for your next party.

Top review
KarenVIP
Dined today
One of the original restaurants in the Gulch which still has excellent food, service and entertainment!
A photo of Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk restaurant
4.4
4.4 (52)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Sobro
About the restaurant
Friends In Low Places is a heartfelt homage to honky-tonks everywhere, spanning four floors of tradition and innovation. The first two floors pay tribute to classic honky-tonks, enhanced with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology and a one-of-a-kind live music stage. The third floor offers intimate private event spaces that echo the cozy atmosphere of Garth and Trisha’s home. At the top, The Oasis boasts the largest rooftop in the Neon Neighborhood, offering a beachy paradise with stunning views. Each level delivers an unparalleled experience, merging genuine hospitality with cutting-edge entertainment.

Inspired by Trisha’s Southern Kitchen and her best-selling cookbooks, our menu features a selection of familiar favorites and new creations. Whether you’re pulling up a chair in Trisha’s kitchen or enjoying the vibrant energy of Friends In Low Places, our food is designed to make you feel at home.

Top review
HeatherVIP
Dined today
It’s bars so the noise level has to be loud. The food was incredible. Large portions. Matt our server was so fantastic.
A photo of DraftKings Sports & Social restaurant
4.3
4.3 (41)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Sobro
About the restaurant
Located at Nashville Live! on 2nd Avenue, DraftKings Sports & Social delivers an immersive sports entertainment and dining experience in downtown. The space features a state-of-the-art LED media wall, multiple TVs and signature bars that allow guests to watch multiple games and sporting events at once. Guests can enjoy a full menu of elevated dishes such as Crispy Kataifi Wrapped Shrimp, Cacio e Pepe Arancini, and Truffle Mushroom Flatbread curated by James Beard Award Nominee, Chef John Suley, as well as a carefully crafted beverage menu featuring specialty cocktails and Sports & Social’s signature Orange Crush.
Top review
Jhazmayn
Dined 6 days ago
We watched the 2025 Super Bowl here & it as a great time!
A photo of JBJ's Nashville restaurant
4.3
4.3 (58)
$30 and under
American
Downtown / Sobro
About the restaurant
***We are a 21+ Bar and Restaurant after 6pm**

Book your exclusive spot Friday and Saturday nights. Discover the perfect mix of flavor and flair at JBJ’s Nashville, where elevated comfort food meets a rock ‘n’ roll vibe. From tender ribs, juicy steaks, and fresh salmon to stacked burgers, nachos, and hearty sandwiches, every dish is crafted for an unforgettable dining experience. Located on Broadway, JBJ’s is where great food and music come together.

Walk-ins always welcome.

Top review
Kathryn
Dined today
Absolutely amazing place. From the staff to the food to the whole atmosphere of the place 5* from start to finish. If you’r in Nashville its a must. From the UK but hopefully we’l be back
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