9 Best Modern Southern American Restaurants In Music Row

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1. Twenty First Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(425)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Edgehill

Booked 23 times today

Food was AMAZING!!! Had the girl dinner tower and Chicken curry and it was the best food I’ve had in a while. Will definitely come back soon !

2. STATIONAIRY

4.7

Exceptional(677)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 13 times today

We had a great meal here! The French fries and breakfast potatoes were excellent. Would eat here again!

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3. Deacon's New South

4.6

Exceptional(2445)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Downtown / Sobro

My wife and I are out-of-towners. I reserved a table for two at Deacon's New South for Saturday October 24, 2026 only to learn this day was the restaurant's last day of operation. Despite the fact that all of the employees were going to be laid-off and Saturday was their last day, everyone was very cheerful and attentive. We felt sad for them. The food was really good. The service was great. The atmosphere was relaxing. We wish the staff and especially our server, Hunter, good luck in the future.

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4. Kitchen Notes - Omni Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(1589)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 18 times today

Timothy was our server and was very good - attentive, helpful, and nice. Nice biz breakfast with delicious food and menu options

5. Thistle & Rye

4.4

Awesome(121)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Midtown

Booked 4 times today

Food is amazing, the ribs are the best. Chef said they sous-vide them for 24 hours before grilling. Service was exceptional. The bartender was superb, and quite handsome. Only caveat was the aprons they were wearing looked gimmicky. Definitely will be back tomorrow.

6. Ole Red

4.4

Awesome(544)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Downtown / Sobro

Everything was delicious but especially the cornbread! Yummy! The hot ham and cheese could easily be split between two people!

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7. The Farmstead Nashville

4.5

Awesome(39)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Berry Hill

Booked 10 times today

This great little restaurant is a wonderful locals gem! Even though we're not locals, we were searching for a breakfast place out near the Grand Ole Opry when this popped up. It appears to be in a former house and parking is kind of all over the place but don't let appearances send you away. This place was hopping on the Saturday we went recently -- lots of people were seated inside and outside plus there was a wait. The food was delicious and our server was a perky, sweet young girl. We have a bit of a wait for our food but it was well worth it. Highly recommend this hidden gem!

8. Ember & Oak

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4.8

Exceptional(18)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Whites Creek

Booked 9 times today

We had tickets to a concert at CMA theater in downtown Nashville and were looking for an alternative place to eat other than downtown Nashville . Coming from Clarksville, Ember and Oak was perfect …Right off I 24 , plenty of parking,a varied menu and an attractive, warm ambiance with delicious food and delightful service provided by Christina!! We took advantage the Happy Hour menu since time was of the essence and enjoyed Pork Belly sliders,wings,zucchini fries and a harvest salad but,want to return for the 2 pound burger ! Our group was busy making plans of our return and with whom ! Weekend brunch or perhaps a weekend trip with the girls , staying in the nearby cottages? Lots of possibilities. We have discovered a gem and will return.The sooner the better !

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9. The Southern Tea Room and Candy Martini Bar

4.2

Awesome(128)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Franklin

Booked 7 times today

This experience was so wonderful, it could not have been better! The owner served our tea and she is such an amazing person! We had the best time. The tea and the food tasted great and the decor is beautiful. It was the highlight of the trip for my out of town guest. We would definitely return.

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Twenty First Nashville

2. STATIONAIRY

3. Deacon's New South

4. Kitchen Notes - Omni Nashville

5. Thistle & Rye

6. Ole Red

7. The Farmstead Nashville

8. Ember & Oak

9. The Southern Tea Room and Candy Martini Bar

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