Nashville

With delicious pizzas and hearty Italian-meets-the-South entrées, City House is the kind of casual bistro you return to over and over again. — Condé Nast Traveler

There are worse places to be on lazy summer Sundays after church than on McCormack's patio, enjoying a peach Bellini and breaking through the crusty French bread that cradles your poached eggs. — Gayot

This elegant and charming restaurant in the Hermitage Hotel attracts the Nashville business, political, and theatre-going crowd for fine regional cuisine and attentive service. — DK Eyewitness

Book a customized dining experience at the Stables at Husk, a private dining space located in a historic carriage house. — Afar Magazine

Arnold's has been a soul-food landmark for more than 2 decades. — Zagat

If you only have one night in Nashville, be it for a layover or a 24-hour romantic getaway that seemed like a good idea at the time, Rolf and Daughters is the one place you absolutely need to go. — The Infatuation

inventive new dishes such as an amuse-bouche of skewered baby corn with coffee-infused mayo, lime, and salt, all served in a small glass tube. — Travel + Leisure

Indian-fusion fare in a lively setting. — Zagat

This stylish neighborhood restaurant stays busy with diners coming for Chef Hal Holden-Bache’s pate with smoked peaches, wood-fired pizzas, and main dishes like steak with chimichurri. — Afar Magazine

For a taste of nostalgia and the best biscuits you’ve ever had, head to the Loveless Cafe 30 minutes southwest of Nashville. — The Infatuation

The 12th South neighborhood of Nashville has seen dramatic development in recent years, and this bistro contributes its warm yet lively vibe. — Gayot

Chef Ryan Poli and his team cook for just 22 guests at this show-kitchen-style restaurant serving exotic tasting menus. — Condé Nast Traveler

The central location downtown is perfect for a pre- or post-show dinner. — Gayot

Crisp, white butcher paper will forever make you salivate once you’ve had a Mitchell-made sandwich. — On the Grid

One of the longest lines in Nashville isn’t to get into that new Broadway bar from another country star who happens to love beer, trucks, fishing, and beer - it’s for pancakes. — The Infatuation

Grilled meats & bar in a relaxed setting. — Zagat

Stop off at Puckett's Grocery for a fried-catfish sandwich and some bluegrass. — Lonely Planet

Nearby students from Belmont University and neighbors from the 12th South area line up to order pulled pork and slaw piled over corn cakes (Redneck Taco). — Gayot

Bring some friends and/or your family and order as much of the menu as you can, but make sure to include some BBQ nachos. — The Infatuation