Dinner with the Parents
Dinner with the Parents
Adele’s
Adele’s is a neighborhood restaurant in The Gulch that serves upscale but approachable dishes from the chef’s family kitchen.
Otaku Ramen
Otaku Ramen was Nashville’s first solely ramen spot, and it’s still one of the best places to get it in the city.
Lockeland Table
Eating at Lockeland Table in East Nashville feels like you’re at someone’s house, minus the guilt from not doing the dishes and plus wood-fired pizza.
Carne Mare
Carne Mare in the W Nashville in The Gulch is where you come for an elaborate steakhouse meal.
Oak Steakhouse
Come to Oak Steakhouse in SoBro when you want to splurge on an excellent slab of beef.
Woolworth On 5th
Woolworth on 5th is a historic lunch counter turned restored restaurant downtown that serves Southern classics.
Burger Up
When you want a really good burger, a strong cocktail, and to sit at a large wooden bar or table with strangers, head to Burger Up in 12South.
City House
City House is an Italian restaurant in Germantown that’s nice enough to take your stuffy father-in-law to, but casual enough for your quirky aunt too.
Loveless Cafe
Loveless Cafe is a greater Nashville institution where you go for great biscuits and supper, which you’ll know about if you just woke up from 1890.
Butchertown Hall
Butchertown Hall is a Texas-inspired spot in Germantown that’s great for an afternoon of sipping mezcal cocktails and snacking on barbecue and tacos.
Husk
Husk is a super popular Southern restaurant in Rutledge Hill known for their beautiful plates, perfect cheeseburger, and huge bourbon selection.
Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
A trip to Puckett’s is just like going to the Ryman, except it’s a lot smaller, serves good Southern food, and you haven’t heard of whoever’s playing.
5th & Taylor
When you’re planning a big group dinner, head to 5th & Taylor in Germantown for their banquet-sized tables, large shared plates, and spacious patio.