From chef-driven concepts to longtime local favorites,Nashville's dining scene offers no shortage of popular places to grab a table.
These are some of the most booked restaurants in Nashville, according to the most recent data from OpenTable. Each month, the dining reservation and review platform analyzes nearly 500,000 new diner reviews from around the world.
OpenTable then sorts the reviews by location to identify the most-booked restaurants in each market.
Aba
Located at: 435 Houston St.
Aba, rated 4.7 stars, is a Mediterranean restaurant with California-inspired influences. According to its website, the menu features a modern take on Mediterranean cuisine, while the beverage program highlights unique spirits and wines sourced from lesser-known regions
across the Mediterranean.
Popular menu items include the Crispy Short Rib Hummus, Whipped Feta Spread, Hot Honey Halloumi, Beef Tenderloin Kebab and Frozen Lemon Meringue Bar. Beyond its food and drinks, Aba is frequently praised for its stylish interior design and inviting atmosphere.
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"Excellent experience. Beautiful environment, spaciousness and comfortable seating, excellent service, and fantastic original menu items," read one review. "There was something for everyone. No more pricey than other comparable restaurants."
"A great addition to Nashville restaurant scene."
Earl's Kitchen + Bar
Located at: 26 Platform Way S.
Earls is a restaurant chain with more than 70 locations across the United States and Canada, offering a modern American menu in a contemporary setting. Rated 4.7 stars, the restaurant features an open kitchen, along with a bar and lounge area, and serves brunch, lunch, dinner and late-night drinks throughout the day.
"Great food, great drinks, great waitress, great vibes! [Overall] great experience!!" read one review.
Pelato
Located at: 1300 Third Ave. N.
Pelato, rated 4.8 stars, has quickly emerged as a Nashville favorite since opening in 2023.
As previously reported by The Tennessean, a second location is planned in Williamson County in winter 2026. Earlier this year, OpenTable named Pelato among the best brunch restaurantsin the country.
According to its website, the old-school Italian restaurant offers a "Brooklyn Italian reimagined" concept, serving small dishes in a casual setting on shareable plates.
"I think [Pelato] is hands-down one of the best places for brunch in Nashville," read one review. "They have a great selection and lots of shareable dishes as well. If for nothing else, go and have a frozen espresso martini."
Sushi San
Located at: 2212 12th Ave. S. Suite 118
Sushi-San, the Chicago-based concept from hospitality group Lettuce Entertain You, opened its Nashville location in 2025. It is rated 4.8 stars on OpenTable.
The restaurant is known for its nigiri and sashimi offerings, with standout selections including tuna cheek topped with fresh uni, rich otoro and a vegetarian tomato-and-yuzu nigiri. The menu also features binchotan-roasted meats, vegetable-focused small plates and salads, alongside creative dishes such as a bluefin tuna-watermelon crudo.
"The food is always delicious and the service always amazing," read one review. "The menu options are creative, properly portioned, and fresh. This is our go-to sushi spot."
The Hampton Social
Located at: 201 First Ave. S.
Located in Downtown Nashville just minutes from Broadway, the three-story restaurant features a first-floor "Rosé All Day" lounge, second-floor dining room and a private event space. Guests can also enjoy a rooftop terrace with both indoor and outdoor seating.
The restaurant serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, and is rated 4.6 stars.
"Hampton Social is so cute and fun! The food was great, the service was excellent, and ambience was a vibe," read one review. "I recommend it to anyone who goes to Nashville and will definitely be back next time I go."
Sixty Vines
Located at: 5055 Broadway Place Suite 3200
Sixty Vines, rated 4.7 stars, features a wine program with 60 selections served through a sustainable tap system, including Napa Valley cabernets, Loire Valley sauvignon blancs, Italian sangioveses and Argentinian malbecs, according to its website.
Situated atop Assembly Food Hall at Fifth + Broadway, the restaurant offers sweeping views of Broadway and the Ryman Auditorium from its rooftop setting. The space also features a bright, expansive dining room that transitions from an indoor lounge to an open-air rooftop garden.
"Absolutely incredible brunch! The truffle fries were unique and tasted better than expectations," read one review. "The burrata was amazing. I loved my frozen espresso martinis and my carrot cake pancakes so much!"
"I would definitely come back here!"
Aquarium Restaurant Opry Mills
Located at: 516 Opry Mills Dr.
Located inside Opry Mills Mall, Aquarium Restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind dining experience centered around a 200,000-gallon aquarium that is home to more than 100 species of aquatic life from around the world.
Floor-to-ceiling viewing panels surround the dining room, allowing guests to watch sharks, reticulated rays, moray eels and shovel-nose guitarfish swim past their tables.
In addition to its restaurant, the attraction features a Dive Bar, Treasure Chest Gift Shop, behind-the-scenes tours and the Mystic Mermaids experience. The restaurant is rated 4.1 stars on OpenTable.
"Very unique dining experience! So much fun to watch the many varieties of fish swimming in a beautiful aquarium!" read one review. "Family friendly, great food and excellent service!"
The Finch
Located at: 111 10th Ave. S., Suite 310
The Finch, located within Nashville's historic Union Station building, offers an upscale dining experience centered around a craft cocktail bar. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, along with brunch and happy hour offerings.
The Finch is rated 4.6 stars.
"Wonderful restaurant, beautiful place. Service was excellent," read one review. "Drinks were very creative. Food was delicious and very reasonable prices."
Supper Club at The Twelve Thirty Club
Located at: 550 Broadway
The Twelve Thirty Club's Supper Club, a fine-dining and live entertainment venue backed by Justin Timberlake and hospitality company Strategic Hospitality, offers an upscale dining experience in Downtown Nashville.
The venue combines live music, craft cocktails and a multi-course dinner service in an intimate supper club setting.
Located on the top floor of the three-story entertainment destination, the restaurant features stage-side seating, plush banquettes and nightly performances. It is rated 4.7 stars on OpenTable.
"Fabulous experience! Amazing food, music and ambiance," read one review. "The venue is gorgeous, the service is top notch, and the food and drinks do not disappoint! Truly a Nashville gem."
Culinary Dropout
Located at: 4020 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 101, Franklin
Culinary Dropout is a restaurant chain with locations across the United States, including Nashville, serving an American bistro-style menu in a casual, music-focused atmosphere. The Nashville location is rated 4.5 stars on Yelp.
"Excellent food, yet the servers are the VERY best I have ever experienced! Top notch spot!" read one review.
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for The Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@gannett.com.
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