Best Lunch Restaurants in South Nashville

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1. North Italia - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(1505)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Green Hills

Booked 99 times today

At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.

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2. The Henry - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(186)

Price: Moderate

• American • Belmont / Hillsboro

Booked 67 times today

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3. The Hampton Social - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(5558)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 73 times today

The Hampton Social - Nashville is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located just minutes from the bustling Broadway street, The Hampton Social is ready to celebrate the every day in the Music City. Our 3-story restaurant features a first-floor "Rosé All Day" lounge, second-floor dining with a private dining space, and our brand new rooftop terrace with indoor and outdoor seating. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails, and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

4. Locust Nashville

4.9

Exceptional(36)

Price: Very Expensive

• Irish • Belmont / Hillsboro

Booked 7 times today

Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice. On Sunday nights, the team pumps out dumplings folded to order for a more casual, walk-ins-only experience. Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)Sunday Walk-Ins: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (first come, first served)Patio Bar: Friday - Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.

5. Pinewood Social

4.5

Awesome(188)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Pinewood Social is a vibrant restaurant nestled in downtown Nashville's historic Trolley Barns at 33 Peabody Street. We pride ourselves on serving modern American cuisine infused with Southern flavors, offering a delightful range of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Our diverse beverage program delivers everything from craft cocktails, draft and packaged beer, and wines by the glass and bottle. We also have a Crema Coffee outpost here in our Livingroom area serving some of the best coffee in Nashville.At Pinewood Social, we offer a distinctive array of entertainment options, featuring six beautifully restored bowling lanes, two inviting splash pools, and a charming bocce court. Our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience where delicious food, exceptional drinks, and lively entertainment seamlessly merge to delight our guests.

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6. The Finch - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(657)

Price: Moderate

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 74 times today

Elegant restaurant nestled in the historic Union Station complete anchored with a craft cocktail center bar.

7. etch - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(8558)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 16 times today

Featuring an array of global flavors and decadent desserts by Chef Deb Paquette and Pastry Chef Megan Williams, Etch is located in the ground floor of the Encore tower in Nashville's SoBro district. The restaurant is equipped with two private dining rooms, a full bar and an open kitchen with bar-style seating, allowing guests to interact with the culinary team. Lunch and dinner are available Monday-Friday, as well as dinner on Saturday. In her 13 years as Chef/Owner of Zola, Deb received accolades for Nashville's best chef and Nashville's best restaurant multiple times. Nashville restaurants are many, but Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations.The cuisine at Etch is complemented by our comprehensive wine list, featuring an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Guests can also enjoy our modern take on classic cocktails, along with a variety of eclectic beers and regional drafts.

8. Midtown Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(5049)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 25 times today

Open Table TOP 50 Best Southern Restaurant in USA offering a casual, affordable, fine dining atmosphere with breakfast / brunch / lunch all seven days and dinner Monday through Saturday with cage free eggs, biscuits, pancakes, seafood, prime steak, veal, pastas & featuring 40 wines by the glass and 150 selections. Located just off West End at 102 -19th Ave S in the West End / Vanderbilt / Music Row / Midtown / Medical Center neighborhoods. Since 1987, casual fine dining with quality ingredients prepared and served by caring professionals.Open weekdays for Breakfast 8am-2pm. Lunch 11am-2pm Mon-Sun. Dinner starting at 4:30 Monday - Thursday and 5:00pm Friday and Saturday. Complementary Valet Parking for Lunch and DinnerShuttle offered for events at Tpac, Ryman, The Symphony, and Bridgestone with a 40$/ person check minimum. Must call restaurant to reserve shuttle seats. Requests made on Open Table may not be honored, due to limited seating.

9. Blue Aster

4.4

Awesome(320)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 7 times today

Offering an innovative twist to modern American cuisine, the restaurant’s seasonal menus focus heavily on a farm-to-table approach, sourcing most of the ingredients from local and regional purveyors and farms, along with a selection of fresh seafood and a variety of local ranch steaks. Blue Aster serves daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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10. Hand Cut Chophouse - Nashville

4.3

Awesome(573)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Hand Cut Chophouse, an upscale lobby-level restaurant, bar, and music venue. Famous for offering the finest chops, burgers, unique cocktails, and more delectable items, the new restaurant will also be home to the best local live music Nashville has to offer. Creating only the most modern recipes and using high-quality ingredients to ensure every dining experience at Hand Cut is unique and exciting. Hand Cut’s menu will feature premium cuts like the Black Truffle Culotte, a pan-seared sirloin cap, black truffle cream, and truffle-infused butter, or a Sea Bass prepared with spiced breadcrumbs, orange miso, and fresh herbs. There is a full mixology bar, local draft beers, and a world-class wine list. Open for lunch and dinner, the more than 5,500-square-foot location has a large outdoor patio and world-class amenities. Immersive LED TVs, a state-of-the-art sound system using tour-grade components, and a cutting-edge LED lighting package for the best experience in

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ScottVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time there, but the food was wonderful sat on the outside covered patio and it was great. Our server, Omar was amazing. This kid should be the manager. Not only good service. Good recommendations he checked on us. A real gem of a place and great service. Ask for Omar!
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The Henry - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Belmont / Hillsboro
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4.8
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Kobina
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food was amazing, every dish was special and unique. in addition, the service was exceptional. The staff went above and beyond in explaining dishes and making selections.
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Locust NashvillePrice: Very Expensive• Irish• Belmont / Hillsboro
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4.9
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Nancy
Nashville •18 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Stellar dinner. Our server was second to none. Great evening. Thank you!
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North Italia - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Italian• Green Hills
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4.6
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Ann
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food was delicious. Lobster roll was market value, $36 that day for a hot dog sized roll with a side of chips. It was very good though. The Southampton Pizza was very flavorful, as was the New England clam chowder. Best chowder next to what we’ve had in Boston. It’s a little loud in the restaurant. But not obnoxious. The majority of the Christmas decorations (if you’re coming to see those because you saw it on social media) are on the rooftop level. The rest of the restaurant is regular ambiance. Very friendly service. I would go back.
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The Hampton Social - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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4.7
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Leslie
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
This gem tucked away from downtown Nashville was SO GOOD. Our waitress was fantastic and had such a good sense of humor. The Christmas decorations were so cute. My husband and I are were visiting from Illinois and we can’t wait to come back and do a little bowling!
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Pinewood SocialPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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4.5

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109 restaurants available nearby

1. North Italia - Nashville

2. The Henry - Nashville

3. The Hampton Social - Nashville

4. Locust Nashville

5. Pinewood Social

6. The Finch - Nashville

7. etch - Nashville

8. Midtown Cafe

9. Blue Aster

10. Hand Cut Chophouse - Nashville

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