The Nashville lunch crowd has spoken and the category winners for Best Cuisine in Nashville have been announced. Now it’s time to vote for The Single Best Lunch in Nashville in the Best of Fooda Nashville Awards 2017!
Best BBQ Lunch in Nashville: Tom’s Blue Moon BBQ
Nashville is known for finger licking good barbeque, and many restaurants claim to have the best. But at Tom’s Blue Moon BBQ, they have the awards to prove it. From juicy barbeque ribs, tender pulled pork, and hickory-smoked wings to homemade sides and desserts, the offerings at Tom’s Blue Moon BBQ are guaranteed to satisfy all your cravings for flame-grilled goodness.
Best Southern Lunch in Nashville: Mack & Kate’s
Foodies trek to Mack & Kate’s for delicious, down home Southern cooking, and they come back for the hospitality. The owners of this Franklin cafe are as sweet as the key lime pie on their celebrated dessert menu, greeting everyone who walks into their dining room with a smile. If you’re looking for a recommendation, the lunch crowd goes wild for Mack & Kate’s comfort food – especially the mac and cheese and chicken and grits.
Best American Lunch in Nashville: Tom + Chee
It doesn’t get much more American than a gooey grilled cheese sandwich and creamy tomato soup. The genius concept behind Tom + Chee translates flawlessly to their lunch menu, which boasts “Fancy Grilled Cheese” sandwiches like the Pesto & Turkey and “Crunchy Grilled Cheese” with bacon and crispy fried onions. For a savory/sweet flavor explosion, try one of their grilled cheese donuts (trust us!).
Best Mexican Lunch in Nashville: Amigo’s Mexican Grill
For Hugo and Noe Lopez, food is a family affair. The brother duo owns and operates Amigo’s Mexican Grill where they serve up authentic south-of-the-border cuisine in a casual, friendly atmosphere. Regulars flip for flavorful favorites like the Pollo con Chorizo and Molcajete – marinated tender strips of chicken, steak, shrimp, and chorizo with sautéed veggies and Mexican cactus.
Best Mediterranean Lunch in Nashville: Athens Family Restaurant
At Athens Family Restaurant, you can enjoy the fresh, authentic flavors of Greece without leaving Nashville. Famously featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Athens has established itself as one of the best places to sink your teeth into a tender gyro or feast on a fresh Greek salad in the south. Don’t forget to order a cup of Athens’ famous avgolemono soup to wash it all down.