4 Best Restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee

Bright and airy, this diner-style restaurant features a stand-alone coffee bar within the dining room, where Bongo Java’s coffee and signature drinks are paired with thoughtful, hearty brunch selections and breakfast cocktails. The large center bar is topped with a bowling lane, a nod to the building’s past life.

For a neighborhood joint that takes diner fare to the next level, Nadeen’s balance of folksy and classy won’t disappoint. The rolls for their Philly cheesesteaks actually come from Philadelphia, and their biscuits are fresh every morning.

A city that can party all night needs all-night food options, and that’s where Sun Diner comes in, serving Southern favorites and breakfast food 24 hours a day. Located steps away from the music of Broadway, the Sun Diner takes its name from legendary rockabilly and country record label Sun Records from Memphis.

Maneet Chauhan's playful take on a diner is situated right next to her Ale & Masala House and features the expected milk shakes, burgers, and fries, but the extensive offerings only start there. Get ready for some seriously great eats served in whimsical and fun ways. Her modern Chinese restaurant, Tánsuŏ, is also located in the same building.