Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Nashville

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Kase x Noko

5.0

5 (193)

$50 and over

Japanese

East Nashville

About the restaurant

A 14 seat, neighborhood Omakase from the team that brought you Noko Nashville. This is a 14 course, 90min nigiri & hand roll dining experience for $75. We highly recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to enjoy a drink at our Japanese cocktail bar as we start promptly at your reservation time. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the cuisine, we will not be able to accommodate fish allergies or vegetarians.

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Lorena

Dined 2 days ago

The service was incredibly but the food was to die for!

Bastion

4.9

4.9 (93)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

South Nashville

About the restaurant

Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.

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Cheri

Dined 6 days ago

A wonderful experience! The chefs were fantastic and each tasting a sensory delight. Each person we encountered, chefs, servers, sommelier, bartender were on point and made for a perfect evening.

Koré

4.9

4.9 (135)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

East Nashville

About the restaurant

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

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Marcus

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was really good, would love more vegan options.

Locust Nashville

4.9

4.9 (100)

$50 and over

Irish

Belmont / Hillsboro

About the restaurant

Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice.

Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)
Dinner: Friday - Sunday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)
Patio Bar: Sunday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.

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AmandaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Lunch at Locust was outstanding! My daughter and I loved everything about our experience. The food was creative, delicious, and simply executed. We started with some bubbles which was a perfect way to start and I went on to have a glass of white wine, which was beautiful and went so well with our meal. The service and execution of talking about the food and what to pair with it was wonderful. Sharing this meal with my daughter was an experience we will always remember. Thank you Stu, Kenna, and the rest of the Locust crew.

Noko

4.9

4.9 (1566)

$31 to $50

Asian

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

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Michelle

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely lovely. Food was delicious. Experience was great. Loved the vibe and our server.

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Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (2053)

$31 to $50

Italian

Midtown

About the restaurant

NEW LOCATION at 1808 HAYES STREET !!! Beautiful covered patio!
Pasta, Steaks and Chops. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 27 years, a Nashville original, Valentino's Ristorante serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. Musicians, movie stars and movers and shakers all have touted Valentino's as the place for great Italian food, live entertainment and private events. Just ask Bill Gates, Robert Redford, Rascal Flatts and the Vice President of the United States. Buon appetito.

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RonVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great food and service. Sat outside and the ambience was great as well. Will definitely be back.

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4.9

4.9 (2885)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Green Hills

About the restaurant

Located in the Bedford Commons complex of the Green Hills neighborhood, etc. offers lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and dinner on Saturday. At the second, smaller version of sister restaurant Etch, Chef Deb Paquette incorporates her favorite spices, produce, and global recipes into the menus for an adventurous dining experience. The bar program offers a succinct wine list with selections from around the world, select craft beer, and an array of elevated craft cocktails.

The cozy 2400 square foot layout features simply adorned tables, comfortable banquette seating, a large inviting bar, along with plenty of open-air seating. Funky light fixtures, striking electric blue tile, copper and glass accents, and warm woods fill out the intimate space.

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John and Barbara

Dined 1 day ago

The salads we ordered very well prepared and served. Food was delicious and I hope to bring my husband to dine here with me sometime.

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Popular dish

Roasted Cauliflower Bowl

Experience

Mother's Day 2025

Epice

4.9

4.9 (899)

$30 and under

Lebanese

Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

About the restaurant

Epice is a family-owned Lebanese bistro in the heart of Nashville. We balance modern design with classic Lebanese dishes, aromatic spices with fresh herbs, and friendly service with professional knowledge. The cocktails are crisp, the entrees aromatic, and the wine elegant. Come celebrate.

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Barb

Dined 5 days ago

The food is fresh and delicious. The service is outstanding.

The Authentique

4.8

4.8 (139)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Authentique, an intimate Parisian retreat in the heart of East Nashville. As the proud recipient of the Best Wine List in the city, our cozy French wine bar invites you to experience the romance of 1900s Paris.

Immerse yourself in our charming ambiance, where candlelight and vintage decor set the stage for a culinary journey inspired by the streets of France. Our menu features a delightful selection of small plates.

At The Authentique Wine Bar, we curate an exceptional wine list, showcasing the best of France. Let our passionate staff guide you through our carefully selected wines, ensuring the perfect pairings to complement your evening.

Whether it's a romantic date or a gathering with friends, join us at The Authentique for an evening where the spirit of 1900s Paris meets the energy of Nashville. Experience the warmth of our cozy space and the exquisite taste of French cuisine. Santé!

- Happy Hour Tues-Thurs 5:00PM-6:30PM Merci!
- Live Jazz Fri & Sat 6:30PM-9:30PM

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Kelly

Dined on Mar 23, 2025

Perfection. The Premium Board was a delicious work of art. Unmatched wine selection. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. We will be back!

The Standard at the Smith House

4.9

4.9 (2482)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

The Standard at The Smith House may very well be the best example of local Nashville flavor and service. The Standard Restaurant has been in operation since 2006 serving upscale Southern specialties complete with a full-service bar. Our townhouse was built in the 1840's and we are honored to be the current stewards of this fascinating work of architecture. We are located in the heart of Downtown Nashville, just blocks from the new Music City Convention Center and the famous Lower Broadway entertainment district. We are proud to offer some of the best steaks in town as well as fresh seafood and other items.

Our beautiful courtyard bar area is available with a dinner reservation for drinks before or after dinner.

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MarkVIP

Dined 2 days ago

My favorite restaurant in Nashville. Something about an independent legacy restaurant where they pay attention to the smallest details. No rush and they accommodated the request to add lobster and jalapenos to the mac and cheese. Service was perfect along with every bite of food. Highly recommended.

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