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Best American Restaurants in Tennessee

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Honouring the top spots in Tennessee.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Tennessee, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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86.8
#1

Nashville Tennessee

Darfons Restaurant + Bar

For a relaxed meal, Darfons Restaurant + Bar is one table worth exploring.

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86.2
#2

Nashville Tennessee

The Hampton Social - Nashville

For your next night out, The Hampton Social - Nashville is one table worth exploring.

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86.1
#3

Nashville Tennessee

Central Bar + Kitchen

For dinner with friends, Central Bar + Kitchen is a local option.

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Cities in Tennessee
Nashville3,167Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance)3,165Memphis2,303Knoxville1,083Chattanooga988Murfreesboro618Clarksville612Franklin379Johnson City362Jackson349Cleveland272Kingsport253Smyrna235Columbia209Hendersonville203Gallatin189Cookeville188Lebanon181Sevierville178Mount Juliet169Morristown155Pigeon Forge153Collierville139Bartlett133

Top Places in Tennessee

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#1

Darfons Restaurant + Bar

Nashville, Tennessee

1
86.8
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#2

The Hampton Social - Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee

5
86.2
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#3

Central Bar + Kitchen

Nashville, Tennessee

2
86.1
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#4

Liz's Kitchen

Goodlettsville, Tennessee

2
86.0
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#5

The Finch

Nashville, Tennessee

0
85.5
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#6

Howard's Restaurant Gatlinburg's Oldest Restaurant

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

1
84.8
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#7

Culinary Dropout

Franklin, Tennessee

2
84.7
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#8

Little Bite of Everything

Dickson, Tennessee

7
84.7
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#9

Lyncoya Cafe

Hendersonville, Tennessee

1
84.6
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#10

Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro

Townsend, Tennessee

24
84.5
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#11

Sidetrack Restaurant

Chattanooga, Tennessee

1
84.4
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#12

Public House Restaurant

Chattanooga, Tennessee

1
84.3
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#13

Midtown Cafe

Nashville, Tennessee

2
83.9
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#14

Split Rail Eats

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

6
83.9
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#15

Olde Towne Pancake House and Catering

Jonesborough, Tennessee

5
83.9
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#16

Donna's Old Town Cafe

Madisonville, Tennessee

9
83.7
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#17

The Twelve Thirty Club

Nashville, Tennessee

0
83.6
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#18

Southern Star

Chattanooga, Tennessee

2
83.5
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#19

Culver’s

Knoxville, Tennessee

1
83.4
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#20

Culver’s

Hendersonville, Tennessee

1
83.4
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#21

Red Pony

Franklin, Tennessee

2
83.3
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#22

The Park Grill

Gatlinburg, Tennessee

1
83.3
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#23

Parkside Grill

Knoxville, Tennessee

1
83.1
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#24

Gourmet and Company

Johnson City, Tennessee

4
83.0
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#25

The Boulevard Bar & Grille

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

1
82.9
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On the rise in Tennessee.

Largest monthly score increases
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#1

The Genre Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

80.0
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#2

Dub's Place

Red Bank, Tennessee

70.1
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#3

The Finch

Nashville, Tennessee

85.5
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