Best Restaurants for Foodies in Donelson

18 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • Donelson

Booked 93 times today

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village (opens at 10 AM daily)CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

2. Peninsula

4.9

Exceptional(139)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • East Nashville

Booked 4 times today

Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

3. The Authentique

4.9

Exceptional(116)

Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Nashville

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to The Authentique, an intimate Parisian retreat in the heart of East Nashville. As the proud recipient of the Best Wine List in the city, our cozy French wine bar invites you to experience the romance of 1900s Paris.Immerse yourself in our charming ambiance, where candlelight and vintage decor set the stage for a culinary journey inspired by the streets of France. Our menu features a delightful selection of small plates.At The Authentique Wine Bar, we curate an exceptional wine list, showcasing the best of France. Let our passionate staff guide you through our carefully selected wines, ensuring the perfect pairings to complement your evening.Whether it's a romantic date or a gathering with friends, join us at The Authentique for an evening where the spirit of 1900s Paris meets the energy of Nashville. Experience the warmth of our cozy space and the exquisite taste of French cuisine. Santé! - Happy Hour Tues-Thurs 5:00PM-6:30PM Merci!- Live Jazz Fri & Sat 6:30PM-9:30PM

4. Pelato

4.8

Exceptional(329)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 114 times today

At Pelato we proudly serve authentic Brooklyn Italian fare, reimagined in a small plate & casual atmosphere. We embrace the richness of Italian culture, infused with the unmistakable spirit of Brooklyn. It's not just a motto; it's in our DNA.For groups of 9 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@pelatorestaurant.com. Limited reservations may available for our covered patio. Outdoor dining availability subject to weather conditions. Indoor seating is not guaranteed for patio diners in the event of poor weather conditions. 20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 6 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $45 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts bro

5. Adele's

4.7

Exceptional(5852)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 60 times today

Adele’s restaurant in Nashville is a partnership among Ken Levitan and Howard Greenstone of Red Pebbles Hospitality. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar, chef’s counter, and heated outdoor dining patio with umbrellas. The menu at Adele’s focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly and offers a wonderful weekend brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Adele’s provides free parking in the first 2 rows of angled parking spots located directly in front of our building (validation required). If our parking lot is full, we offer validated parking in the parking lot across the street (1207 McGavock St.) or the parking garage behind Adele's (1222 Demonbreun St.). Please see the host stand for validation!

6. The Chef and I

4.6

Exceptional(3022)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Music Row

Booked 2 times today

Lunch at "The Chef and I" is packed full of flavor. Located in our "Backstage" area downstairs in a casual atmosphere, sit where you can see what's happening in our kitchen. Enjoy popular items like the smash burger melt, hot fish sandwich and roma crunch salad or indulge in the chef's favorites of marinated salmon and green chile chicken melt. The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. You can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table, an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville! Caramelized cauliflower, brussels sprouts, burrata and peaches, smoked elk rack, mojo Tennessee trout and black peppercorn steak our some of our current favorites. Farm to table cuisine with local and unique ingredients is what we are known for. Nashville's best!

7. Urban Grub

4.8

Exceptional(5268)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

Booked 37 times today

**We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with communication between OpenTable and our Table Management Software. Please use our website (urbangrub.net) to see our availability. Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.

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8. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(3872)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 64 times today

Join us for a featured Thanksgiving Day menu! Our chef team has curated a Thanksgiving menu that will feature a butternut squash bisque, herb roasted turkey with traditional accompaniments and a pumpkin cheesecake to finish. Wine pairings will feature Duckhorn and Elk Cove vineyards. In addition to the holiday feature, we will also have our full menu available the entire day. Please make plans to join us between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. We look forward to hosting you.

9. The Catbird Seat

4.8

Exceptional(173)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Music Row

Booked 2 times today

The Catbird Seat is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant and culinary incubator that provides chefs a creative outlet in an interactive and open kitchen setting. With just 20 seats arranged around a U-shaped counter, guests are offered a front-row view of the chefs at work, crafting a 10-12 course tasting menu that evolves with the seasons.Currently led by Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava, the menu features a dynamic selection of dishes that emphasize sustainability and innovation. Drawing on ingredients preserved from past seasons, foraged finds, and items from their larder, Ortiz and Doubrava showcase their commitment to creativity, resourcefulness, and a modern approach to sustainable cooking.Since its opening, The Catbird Seat has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of GQ Magazine’s Best New Restaurants, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants, Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants, and Opinionated About Dining’s Top 100 North American Restaurants.

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10. Gannons - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(420)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 15 times today

Gannons Nashville is a Casual Fine Dining restaurant located at The Marriott Courtyard in the heart of Downtown Nashville. We offer a wide variety of dishes including fresh oysters and highly curated cocktails designed by our experienced team of mixologists. Join us for live jazz and a dinner experience you wont soon forget!

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sri
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Best steak ever!! Ambience was great too!! Crispy egg plant dish was also amazing.
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Adele'sPrice: Expensive• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.7
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Lindsey
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The food was amazing, highly recommend the broccolini….. just wow… The server was very knowledgeable in all the dishes and made some great recommendations. The food was very fast, I did wish they spaced it out a bit more. As we got to dessert and still had our glass of wine to finish. The atmosphere was also very nice and welcoming. Highly recommend, overall great experience and great food.
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PelatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown
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4.8
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Blake
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Been here three times so far and each visit is better than the last. Wait staff is very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu and the food is unreal. Will definitely be coming back.
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PeninsulaPrice: Expensive• Modern European• East Nashville
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4.9
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Connie
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Alex gave us excellent service, very polite and professional! Truly a great experience.
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Rainforest Cafe - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• American• Donelson
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4.4
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Will
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
A great place with a comfortable atmosphere. It felt very private, but fun and alive at the same time. The wine was amazing and everything that my wife and I had to eat was great. Strongly recommend The Athentique to anyone looking for good wine and food!
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The AuthentiquePrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• East Nashville
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4.9

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

2. Peninsula

3. The Authentique

4. Pelato

5. Adele's

6. The Chef and I

7. Urban Grub

8. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

9. The Catbird Seat

10. Gannons - Nashville

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