Nashville's best AMERICAN CUISINE restaurants

The Smith House is the only grand townhouse remaining in downtown Nashville. It was built in the late 1840s and is a magnificent example of ante-bellum Italianate architecture.

What began in Miami as a simple recipe for citrus-marinated grilled chicken has evolved into a world of tropical flavors, and is quickly transforming into a lifestyle of happy, healthy, laid-back fun.

When Isaac Beard, founder and owner of Pepperfire Hot Chicken, first tried hot chicken, the experience became an obsession.

Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish is owned by Bolton Mathews, this restaurant can trace its roots way back. The late Bolton Polk—Mathews’ uncle and hot chicken mentor. Before his death, he passed his recipe on to his nephew.

Tavern is the city’s cool-casual, gastro-pub concept. Established as a local foodie favorite, Tavern boasts inspired cuisine that is fun and creative, yet accessible to almost any palate.

The Valentine Nashville, an original concept from the South Capital Partners restaurant group is an upscale saloon with a 1920s and 30s Prohibition-era vibe.