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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Nashville Scene, Garden & Gun, The Infatuation, and Nashville Lifestyles. Updated September 2026.
Husk Nashville · Rutledge Hill
James Beard chef Sean Brock's Charleston-born concept redefines Southern classics with ingredients sourced almost entirely from Tennessee farmers, set in a restored 1879 house on Rutledge Hill. Shrimp and grits, country ham, pimento cheese, and cheddar biscuits anchor a menu built around Southern purveyors.
Henrietta Red · Germantown
An oyster-bar-meets-Southern kitchen in Germantown from Nashville-native chef Julia Sullivan, recognized by Bon Appetit among its new American restaurants and named a James Beard finalist. Oysters on the half shell and sherry-driven cocktails set the tone for a lighter, produce-forward take on Southern cooking.
The Loveless Cafe · Bellevue
A Nashville landmark since 1951 known nationally for its biscuits, jams, country ham, and fried chicken. Garden & Gun and Southern Living have both singled it out as an essential stop, and it still serves huge crowds out of its Highway 100 roadside home near the Natchez Trace.
Monell's · Germantown
Monell's fills communal tables in a Germantown Victorian mansion with family-style Southern dishes. Skillet-fried chicken, cheese grits, vegetables and biscuits are passed around the table, making the shared meal as central to a visit as any single plate.