Highest-rated restaurants in Nashville by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Nashville by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Nashville, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Soy Cubano
- Rating: 5.0/5 (70 reviews)
- Address: 1101 McKennie Ave. Ste 2 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Cuban, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Veggie Village
- Rating: 5.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1314 6th Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Grillshack Fries and Burgers
- Rating: 5.0/5 (69 reviews)
- Address: 1725 5th Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, Chicken Wings, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Café at Thistle Farms
- Rating: 5.0/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5122 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#26. KOKOS Plant Based Ice Cream
- Rating: 5.0/5 (124 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3 City Ave. Ste 700 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Taqueria Don Carbon Express
- Rating: 5.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 351 White Bridge Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Frida's Oaxacan Cuisine
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2424 Nolensville Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Crest Coffee House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1601 Martin St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Fatbelly Pretzel
- Rating: 5.0/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 921 Gallatin Ave. Ste 101 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Delis, Bakeries, Pretzels
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Egghill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Villa Place Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Music City Brisket
- Rating: 5.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Barbeque, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Bag Lady's Fry Joint
- Rating: 5.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1402 Buchanan St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Big Al's Deli
- Rating: 5.0/5 (482 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1828 4th Ave. North Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Southern, Delis, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Red Perch
- Rating: 5.0/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4101 Charlotte Ave. G120 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Australian, Seafood, Fish & Chips
- Read more on Yelp
#16. King Tuts
- Rating: 5.0/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3716 Nolensville Pk Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Egyptian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Noko Nashville
- Rating: 5.0/5 (189 reviews)
- Address: 701 Porter Road Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Eat Bubbles
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3820 Charlotte Ave. Ste 122 Richland Park Farmers' Market Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea, Pop-Up Restaurants
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Panaderia Y Taqueria Andrea
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1605 Dickerson Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Ethio Coffee House
- Rating: 5.0/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2131 Murfreesboro Pike Ste 110 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Peachtree Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (121 reviews)
- Address: 329 Peachtree St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: American, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sarabhas Creamery
- Rating: 5.0/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 400 21st Ave. South Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Family Tacos
- Rating: 5.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 4304 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Mexican, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Semper Sliders
- Rating: 5.0/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2416 Music Valley Drive Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Burgers, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Pepper Pott
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 4611 Alabama Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Caribbean, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Game Point
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 107 South 11th St. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Cafes, Tabletop Games, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Brightside Bakeshop
- Rating: 5.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Address: 713 Porter Road Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Burritos La Mina
- Rating: 5.0/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 84 Thompson Lane Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Horn
- Rating: 5.0/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 619 Murfreesboro Pike Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Somali
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Jerusalem Reebar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 360 Elysian Fields Court Ste 360 Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Mama Yang and Daughter
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 4611 Alabama Ave. Nashville, Tennessee
- Categories: Taiwanese, Bubble Tea, Specialty Food
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
