Welcome to Nashville, Music City USA.
Whether it’s your first time ever visiting Nashville, or your 11th bachelorette party this year, the city’s dining scene has never been more exciting. There’s more than hot chicken, barbecue, and biscuits to be had here — but don’t worry, we’ve got all of that in this guide, too.
This visitor’s guide hopes to steer you toward great food and drinks in all parts of town. Use the table of contents above to browse guides to different neighborhoods, cuisines, and more, or skip to a highlight by selecting one of the photo blocks at the top of the page.
You’ll find everything from a guide to the best hot chicken or best barbecue (of course) to a map of the oldest Nashville restaurants worth a visit.
This guide was built to satisfy both tourists and local Tennessee hosts, filled to the brim with the city’s essential eating, iconic dishes, classic haunts, and neighborhood guides. The next time anyone is in town, just point them this way — and tell them to watch out for scooters.