3 Best Restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee

Thai Kitchen

$ | Berry Hill
Don’t let the spartan appearance of this hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant trick you: their authentic dishes are anything but plain. With an extensive curry menu, multiple dishes featuring duck, and a range of sushi choices, your taste buds and wallet will be pleased with the well-priced entrées.

The Eastern Peak

$ | Berry Hill

Asian fusion entrées, Thai curries, and sushi come together in a stylish setting at The Eastern Peak. Enjoy well-priced lunch specials on the covered porch, or pair a cocktail with a sushi combo for happy hour.

The Smiling Elephant

$$ | Melrose
Arguably Nashville’s most popular Thai restaurant, The Smiling Elephant serves classic Thai dishes featuring a daily rotating curry menu in a quirky, cottage-like environment. Given its popularity and no-reservations policy, expect a moderate wait, especially at peak mealtimes.
2213 8th Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
615-891–4488
Known For
  • authentic Thai dishes
  • ample portions
  • health-conscious preparation
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

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