Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Nashville

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

360 Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1809)

$31 to $50

American

Belle Meade

About the restaurant

At 360 Bistro, we have been delighting guests with our creative and innovative cuisine for nearly two decades. Our commitment to using the best ingredients, providing the highest level of hospitality, and dedication to our award-winning beverage program have made us a beloved destination in the west Nashville dining scene.
Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Sean Foley, we offer seasonal menus and daily features that add a unique flair to traditional dishes. Our culinary team is passionate about creating meals that leave a lasting impression.
360 Bistro boasts one of the city's largest wine collections, with over fifty wines by the glass and a special reserve list featuring over 1000 selections, which has garnered Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence distinction for more than a decade. Our cocktail menu includes both classic and seasonal drinks, complemented by an extensive collection of premium, hard-to-find spirits and a selection of imported and domestic beers.

Top review

JanieVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Isabel and all the servers are excellent! They are attentive and know the menu well.

the River House – Nashville

4.8

4.8 (1655)

$50 and over

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

the River House restaurant is an upscale dining establishment that offers fresh seafood and prime steaks.

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WoodyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

If you visit Nashville, and don't eat at The River House, you're missing one of Nashville's best restaurants. Simply put - Outstanding!! Too bad they don't have a Houston location.

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Popular dish

Wagyu Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Filet Mignon Carpaccio

Geist

4.8

4.8 (2355)

$31 to $50

American

Germantown

About the restaurant

The Champagne Garden is first come first served. We will do our best to accommodate every request.

Managing Partner- Freddy Schwenk
General Manager- Lindsey Bertrand
Executive Chef- Ron Bushby
Executive Sous Chef- Connor Woodburn

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liz

Dined 4 days ago

Fun & festive place to enjoy a lovely dinner. Worth the effort to get a reservation while they have it decorated for Christmas.

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4.8

4.8 (153)

$31 to $50

American

Germantown

About the restaurant

Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.

Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends.
Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast.

Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

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RachelVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Food amazing, atmosphere peaceful, cool open kitchen, lovely experience from start to finish! Highlights were the oysters and smoked fish appetizer.

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Experience

New Years Eve Celebration: Réveillon Dinner

Experience

Brunch @ Henrietta Red

Experience

Daily Happy Hour

The Henry - Nashville

4.8

4.8 (184)

$30 and under

American

Belmont / Hillsboro

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Phil

Dined 5 days ago

Great spot, easy parking, wonderful food, good atmosphere and excellent service!

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Experience

New Year's Eve Prix Fixe Menu

January

4.8

4.8 (123)

$50 and over

American

Franklin

About the restaurant

*** WE HAVE MOVED RESERVATION PLATFORMS *** Book your reservation at [https://www.exploretock.com/january]

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Kevin

Dined 7 days ago

I’ve lived in Nashville for four years now and this was our first time at January. We will absolutely be going back. Service was incredible, everything we tried was very tasty, ambiance was so nice, and at a better price point than you will find in other nice restaurants in Nashville.

Honky Tonk - The Twelve Thirty Club

4.7

4.7 (1285)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

For the best reservations availability, please book through our website at TheTwelveThirtyClub.com or call us.

The Twelve Thirty Club is where the best elements of hospitality, music, design and entertainment collide to amplify everything iconic about lower Broadway in Nashville. The food. The drinks. The atmosphere. The music. It’s where you want to be - where you need to be. Kindred spirits sync and unique menus greet you on every level. It’s an all-encompassing destination pulsating with endless possibilities designed to satisfy your soul.

Your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes for parties of up to 4; and 2 hours for parties of 5+.

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JermaineVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our server was excellent and much better than the night before (in the upstairs bar).

RH Courtyard Restaurant at RH Nashville

4.8

4.8 (2619)

$31 to $50

American

Green Hills

About the restaurant

The RH Restaurant resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Nashville, the Gallery at Green Hills, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine beneath a glass-and-steel atrium amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.

For group dining inquiries, please email: nashvillehospitality@rh.com

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Cokes

Dined 6 days ago

My husband and I come to RH several times a year but my brought my parents for the first time today and they were shocked on how great the food is. It was a great experience for them. Never disappoints.

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Mimi's Cafe - Murfreesboro

4.6

4.6 (58)

$30 and under

American

Murfreesboro

About the restaurant

Make any mealtime an event to savor. From sweet and savory breakfast dishes to mouthwatering entrées, crowd-pleasing to tempting desserts, every dish is made with care, just for you and your guests. Find exactly what you’re craving at Mimi’s.

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Barbara

Dined 7 days ago

I had the cauliflower tempura and it was yummy. I ate all the cabbage slaw, too :). I also indulged in a mimosa. You get a tiny bottle of Cook's to add to your orange juice!

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Experience

Chef Prepared 3 Course Meal -11 am to close

Experience

Happy Hour Mon-Fri 2pm-5pm & 8pm-Close- BAR

Experience

Wine Wednesday - All Day

Germantown Cafe

4.7

4.7 (2466)

$30 and under

American

Germantown

About the restaurant

Germantown Café is your neighborhood bar + restaurant, bringing together charm, flavor, and a lively atmosphere for more than 19 years. Nestled in the heart of Germantown, #GTCNash is a welcoming experience with a menu specializing in straightforward cooking with a splash of Southern hospitality- comfortable, not complicated.

Please be aware there is a two hour dining limit on all tables to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy our reopening.

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chelseaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Love the French onion soup! Waiter today was great as well; didn't catch his name.

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