Looking for a yummy Southern meal near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Southern spots around Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Big Al's Deli
Topping the list is Big Al's Deli. Located at 1828 Fourth Ave. North in Salemtown, the deli and Southern spot is the highest-rated Southern restaurant in Nashville, boasting five stars out of 316 reviews on Yelp. On the menu, you'll find herb-roasted chicken, fried pork chops and shrimp and grits.
2. Monell's Dining & Catering
Next up is Germantown's Monell's Dining & Catering, situated at 1235 Sixth Ave. N. With 4.5 stars out of 1,328 reviews on Yelp, the Southern, soul food and breakfast and brunch spot has proved to be a local favorite. Menu offerings include fried chicken, cheese grits and roast beef.
3. Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Charlotte
Sylvan Park's Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Charlotte, located at 5209 Charlotte Pike, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Southern spot, which offers chicken wings and more, 4.5 stars out of 1,014 reviews. The eatery offers six different heat levels for its chicken and also features pimento mac and cheese, red skin potato salad and Southern greens.
4. 5th & Taylor
5th & Taylor, a bar and New American and Southern spot in Germantown, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 855 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1411 Fifth Ave. North to see for yourself. On the menu, you'll find beef cheek pot roast, black grouper and beer can chicken.
5. The Southern V
Over in Jones-Buena Vista, check out The Southern V, which has earned five stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp. You can find the vegan, Southern and vegetarian spot at 1200 Buchanan St. Menu items include fried chicken, barbecue jackfruit sliders and chickpea tuna salad.
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