Restaurants in Nashville

Heralded by the neon flying pigs sign, Jack's is the favourite barbecue spot for those visiting Downtown. The casual, cosy dining room fills quickly for lunch, while the fragrance of slow-smoked barbecue cooked over hickory wood wakes up the taste buds. The best deal is the BBQ Combo, giving a trio selection of pork shoulder, beef brisket, turkey breast, smoked sausage, ribs or smoked chicken with two vegetables and cornbread. The choice of six award-winning barbecue sauces adds to the flavour of Nashville's best barbecue.

Open the door and you'll suddenly feel as if you should have worn your poodle skirt. The unchanging Elliston Place is a step back in time to the 1950s - a Nashville institution known for the best shakes in town. The menu features large portions of the basics - burgers, chicken fried steak, and all-day breakfast. Even if hunger isn't an issue, this is still a fun place to sip one of the tasty milkshakes.

Located inside Nashville’s new Hutton Hotel, 1808 Grille blends traditional dishes with global flavors. The décor of woods and rich shades of green, blue and white. are as unique and vibrant as the menu. Accompany meals with a well-crafted cocktail from the bar or a vintage from the celebrated wine display, featuring local and international favourites. Organic meats and sustainable seafood are high on the agenda.

A relatively new fine dining spot, unpretentious quality is the name of the game here. Housed in a former print shop, the place had high local expectations when it opened, and has not disappointed. Sophisticated and unashamedly urban, the sleek dining rooms (and terrace) serve up new Southern dishes. Expect grits soufflé, sweet potato ravioli and artisanal cheeses.