David's Top 5 Classic Nostalgic Nashville Restaurants
A true Nashville native, David Andrews knows the best hidden gems in the city. This month, David is sharing his favorite throwback restaurants in Nashville. Check out who made the list below!
I have very fond memories of going to The Picnic Cafe with my grandmother. I love to get the Pimento Plus - toasted pimento cheese and bacon on a croissant, broccoli salad, and a cup of picnic punch. They have a big patio, so it is an ideal place to have lunch these days.
If you’ve never tried the turkey club from this Green Hills institution, then you are missing out. Started in 1995, the food company has been feeding my family for 25 years. They also have a great kale salad, soups, and a large selection of to-go items.
I think I’ve only ever gotten two things at Sportsman’s Grille - the bacon cheeseburger with fries and the catfish. Both hold wonderful memories of sharing meals with friends and family. Whenever I would come home from New York, at least one night, we would eat here.
About 45 minutes from Nashville, The Beacon Light cooks up the best biscuits, fried chicken, and country ham of any restaurant in Nashville. And don’t forget to grab a jar of blackberry jam when you’re leaving to enjoy at home.
Whenever people ask me what the best restaurant in Nashville is, I almost always say Mitchell’s Deli. It’s by far the most consistent, tasty, and value positive restaurant in the city. I love the turkey avocado or the Mitchell’s Club with potato salad. When we get back to normal, they also have the best breakfast bar in Nashville... I dream about it!!!