9 Best Modern Southern American Restaurants In Nashville

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1. Twenty First Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(428)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Edgehill

Booked 12 times today

Every single thing was excellent. The service. The food. The atmosphere. We didn’t have one negative thing we could say

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2. The Farmstead Nashville

4.5

Awesome(41)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Berry Hill

Food was exceptional and service excellent . Love it. ❤️

3. STATIONAIRY

4.7

Exceptional(677)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 12 times today

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

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4. Kitchen Notes - Omni Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(1588)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 12 times today

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

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5. 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.

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!

7. Thistle & Rye

4.5

Awesome(121)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Midtown

Booked 1 time 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.

8. Ember & Oak

new

4.8

Exceptional(19)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Whites Creek

Booked 3 times today

First time there and it was perfect! Super kind host that immediately sat us. Ordered drinks that got out fast and our server was knowledgeable and explained all the specials and answered our questions. Food came out fast and was delicious and the chef even came out to make sure everything was perfect. Loved the vibe of the place and the two people playing guitar and singing were great. Will be going back often!

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9. The Southern Tea Room and Candy Martini Bar

4.2

Awesome(128)

££££

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Franklin

Booked 3 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. The Farmstead Nashville

3. STATIONAIRY

4. Kitchen Notes - Omni Nashville

5. Deacon's New South

6. Ole Red

7. Thistle & Rye

8. Ember & Oak

9. The Southern Tea Room and Candy Martini Bar

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