Dining
Nashville’s Food Scene
Nashville's creative spirit has certainly infiltrated into its kitchens, turning them into the chef's studio. From casual barbecue to fine dining, local ingredients, great events, and culinary experiences, Nashville has it all.
While Nashville has long been known for its expansive music scene, the talent and creativity of its culinary scene has recently put Nashville on the map. Food & Wine highlighted the "booming Music City food scene," Food Arts Magazine noted the "emerging culinary scene putting Nashville on the gastronomic radar" and, most recently, Condé Nast Traveler stated this about Music City: "There's enough going on food-wise to warrant a trip solely for eating". Nashville's creative spirit has certainly infiltrated into its kitchens, turning them into the chef's studio. From Southern fare to haute cuisine to quite literally everything in between, Nashville's palate offers it all.
Nashville's food scene, restaurants, and chefs make headlines, top lists, and rank high amongst the world's culinary voices. Here are a few resources where you can find excellent recommendations for eateries in Nashville:
The Hottest Restaurants in Nashville Right Now (Oct 2018)
18 Best Restaurants in Nashville
30 Best Restaurants in Nashville
And here are a few of our favorites:
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Mason’s Hotdogs