Experts' Choice Award Smiling Elephant
What the experts agree on
Nashville's best Thai arrives in a quirky cottage setting without reservations or alcohol—expect lines but serious, health-conscious curries that rotate daily and justify the wait.
“Cozy choice with health-conscious fare.”
– Zagat
On the Grid "If you want amazing Thai food in a no-fuss environment, this is your spot." Full review
Zagat4.5
"Cozy choice with health-conscious fare." Full review
Fodor's "Arguably Nashville’s most popular Thai restaurant, The Smiling Elephant serves classic Thai dishes featuring a daily rotating curry menu in a quirky, cottage-like environment" Full review
Frommer's "A perennial winner of the “Nashville Scene” best Thai category, Smiling Elephant is for serious diners: no reservations, limited parking, and no booze." Full review
The Infatuation8.8
"This little family-run restaurant has long been a neighborhood fixture—even before it opened, the original owner worked in Melrose out of an auto repair shop on the same plot of land as..." Full review
