The Petrel Picks
Where to eat in Nashville
20 restaurants in Nashville, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.
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1
Bastion
1 Michelin star 2025
American, Bars & drinks
434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203
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2
Locust
1 Michelin star 2025
Seafood, Asian fusion
2305 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204
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3
The Catbird Seat
1 Michelin star 2025 · James Beard finalist 2026
American
700 8th Ave S, Fifth Floor, Nashville, TN 37203
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4
Peninsula
Bib Gourmand 2025 · James Beard winner 2025
Spanish
1035 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
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5
Kisser
Bib Gourmand 2025
Japanese
747 Douglas Ave, Nashville, TN 37207
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6
Redheaded Stranger
Bib Gourmand 2025
Mexican
305 Arrington St, Nashville, TN 37207
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7
Sho Pizza Bar
Bib Gourmand 2025
Pizza
1309 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37216
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8
SS Gai
Bib Gourmand 2025
Thai
1101 McKennie Ave, Bay 3, Nashville, TN 37206
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9
St. Vito Focacceria
Bib Gourmand 2025
Italian, Pizza
605 Mansion St, Nashville, TN 37203
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10
Uzbegim
Bib Gourmand 2025
Mediterranean
117 28th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
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11
Rolf and Daughters
James Beard semifinalist 2026
American, Bars & drinks
700 Taylor St, Nashville, TN 37208
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12
Tailor
James Beard semifinalist 2026
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13
City House
James Beard winner 2016
Italian, Southern & Soul
1222 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
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14
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
James Beard winner 2013
Southern & Soul, American
5055 Broadway Place, Nashville, TN 37203
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15
Arnold's Country Kitchen
James Beard winner 2009
Southern & Soul, American, Cafe & bakery
605 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203
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16
Five Points Pizza
Italian, Pizza, Bars & drinks
1012 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206
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17
Monell's Dining & Catering
Southern & Soul, American
1235 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208
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18
The Stillery
American, Bars & drinks
113 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
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19
etch
American
303 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37201
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20
Peg Leg Porker
Barbecue
903 Gleaves St, Nashville, TN 37203
Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed September 2026.