Nashville's plate has many unique options to tempt your taste buds. Known for our "meat and threes" and zesty barbecue, Nashville also specializes in New Southern and Southern fusion, a blend of down-home cooking and uptown dining. As diverse as our music scene, our eclectic menu will never leave you hungry. Bon Appetit!

The oldest barbecue joint in town, Jack's BBQ has been serving Music City's downtown for decades. Choose from brisket, beef, pork or chicken and five different dipping sauces. Feel right at home with the rustic wooden tables and checkerboard tablecloths. Just make sure you know what kind of meat you want before you step up to the serving line!

If you are looking for sensational seafood in extraordinary surroundings, you will want to dive into the The Aquarium, located in Opry Mills. It is truly an underwater dining adventure!

Enjoy the colorful history At the Stockyard Restaurant. Be entertained by a strolling musician while you dine on some of Nashville's best steaks.

A community-style dining experience, Monell's in Germantown gives the phrases "pass the potatoes" new meaning. Here you will sit with eleven other folks and pass the ample bowls of food to your left. If you run out, they'll bring you more. Monell's is a short taxi ride from downtown.

The lounge and patio at the Acorn has a fantastic view at night of the Parthenon. Located in Nashville's West End area, this Contemporary American restaurant is the newest endeavor for restaurateur Rick Bolsom. The kitchen is run by Executive Chef Jody DiSabantonio, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.

Enjoy southern gourmet cuisine in plush surroundings at The Capitol Grille in the Hermitage Hotel.

Sambuca, the new Nashville dining destination where guests are greeted with live music seven nights a week, boasts a stunning interior which features intimate dining areas, including the cozy outdoor "Tambour Terrace" where Nashville comes to see and be seen.

The Boundr'y Restaurant is truly a unique dining experience. The food and decor are wild and adventurous! Their two-story dining room has a multitude of murals and sculptures which enliven the walls. Outside dining is offered on the courtyard patio for fun dining during the spring, summer and fall.

For classical dining in downtown, try The Merchants. Overlooking Broadway, the menu is traditional American fare. Dark woods line the restaurant, and subtle music provide for a relaxing meal.

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