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Arnold's Country Kitchen

Southern Food Restaurant, American Restaurant, and Comfort Food Restaurant$$$$

Nashville

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8.8^/10

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Ranked #7 for desserts in Nashville
The experts at Eater and Food Network recommend this place
"Chocolate pie so good it'll give you a buzz by the slice."(11 Tips)
"Roast beef, Mac and cheese, fried green tomatoes, greens."(8 Tips)
"Best chess pie I've ever had."(5 Tips)
"Hot pepper chocolate pie!"(3 Tips)

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EaterJuly 10, 2013
This American classic meat and three is the gold standard by which all others are judged. Plus, what's not to like about a restaurant where dessert comes first? [Eater 18 Member]
Jon GoldmannAugust 22, 2017
Make sure to get there early (11-1115am) otherwise the lines are long and the seats few. Can't go wrong with meat and three: try the ham or roast beef. Mac & cheese and mashed potatoes are excellent.
Trey FollisJune 6, 2015
THE meat & three. Country fried steak drowned in brown. Roast beast all juicy & garlic-y. Pintos done right with pork in the pot. Chocolate pie so good it'll give you a buzz by the slice.
Avery JenkinsMay 19, 2011
Some of the Best Homestyle Country Cookin' that I have ever had! Get the Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Mac & Cheese and Turnip Greens. Don't forget the homemade Strawberry Pie if you have room for it!!
NicoleMay 8, 2015
Everything is unreal. The roast beef was amazing. Mac and cheese is to die for. Pecan & chocolate pies = heaven.
Brent JarreauApril 5, 2013
Catfish is awesome. Green beans, mac&cheese, mashed potatoes... Badass. I tried the "life-changing choc pie" that others have raves about... It was good, but not life-changing good. I will be back!!
Christen CleminsJanuary 26, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Meatloaf, fried chicken, banana pudding, mashed potatoes, everything’s delicious! Plus, try the cauliflower casserole or Chicken Fried Chicken! So good!
Zak HillJanuary 5, 2018
Brisket and mashed potatoes were delicious! The hot pepper chocolate pie was unique and a perfect ending to an overall great experience.
Ed PAugust 3, 2014
Good food. Beats Loveless Cafe on quality. Gets really crowded & is a very small place. Go early, or plan on waiting. It's a meat-and-three place, and good as far as that goes, but not "amazing".
MarcJanuary 11, 2021
Esquire: Nashville wouldn’t be Nashville without red-tray, meat&three comfort of ACK. line up cafeteria-style for juicy roast beef carved to order and creamy chocolate chess pies for dessert.
Design*SpongeAugust 3, 2014
Considered by most as the best meat-and-three, if not the best lunch plate, in town. Also serves up delicious fried green tomatoes (don’t leave without them). Read more
Sofia PapastamelosOctober 29, 2014
Brisket and the sausage potatoes will blown your mind. Be american and help yourself to some delicious chocolate or pecan pie!
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
It's no wonder there is always a line – if you’re lucky only people 10 deep but it’s usually out the door. With a menu that changes daily, you can only guarantee that everything will be delicious.
Peter CucèAugust 24, 2014
Chowhound - roast beef, turnip greens, mac & cheese, and a piece of chess pie, everything is good - especially the fried green tomatoes and the peach pie.. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/980395
Rex HammockAugust 8, 2012
A classic Nashville "meat and three" (mean and three sides). Cafeteria style soul / southern food as authentic as you'll find in Nashville. Get there before noon to beat the line.
Tim LuoSeptember 5, 2015
The desserts are all delicious, but don't touch the plates unless you want them! Meats, mashed potatoes, sweet tea, collared greens are all great. Cafeteria style can be a bit disorienting
Trina BooneApril 3, 2015
AH-MAZING! Reminds me of Chicago; when there's a line, there's something worth pigging out on. Generious is an understatement for portions and seasoned perfectly! I'll try not to come everyday!
Angela WandahsegaJune 30, 2017
Kitchen help is a hoot. Loved the Baked Chicken and Squash. Spiced is certainly the theme in Nashville. Keep that in mind when eating local favorites :)
Lauren BlaneJanuary 12, 2017
I go to Arnold's EVERY time I can and man, do I glutton for punishment but all is well worth it... Spicy chocolate pie... Jesus.. My oh so picky nine year old never holds back here.God bless Arnold's
BiaNovember 14, 2016
Soo good. Line is long but it moves fast. Best roast beef I ever had. And the banana pudding and cauliflower casserole were fantastic!
LilyAugust 21, 2015
Roast beef, Mac and cheese, fried green tomatoes, greens. Line moves quickly. Don't save seats.
Food NetworkOctober 19, 2011
On an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Guy Fieri uncovered this family-style restaurant doing its James Beard Award-winning take on classic comfort foods. Read more
Laura WMay 12, 2015
Arnold’s, probably the most famous meat-and-three in Nashville, is only open from 10:30 to 2:30pm on weekdays.
Drew MApril 13, 2015
Meat and three with roast beef, mashed potatoes, & collard greens. Finish it off with chocolate pie or banana pudding!
Scott BryantOctober 6, 2016
This is real southern cooking. You cant go wrong with any of the meat and 3 options.
Geoff HammSeptember 4, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Everything. Literally everything is good here. Changes menus from day to day, but IT’S ALL GOOD
AnissaOctober 14, 2014
Can't go wrong with your selections but don't forget to grab a slice of pie! That spicy chocolate pie is not to be missed!
Violet LopezApril 22, 2013
I don't even know what Turnip Greens are - BUT OMG Amazing!! We walked in as some city folk from NY and the staff was really helpful!! Great Food & Service!
Shannon McCorisonOctober 22, 2014
Middle of the wall there is a fantastic Lord of the Flies style portrait of a boy. See if you can locate the subject working somewhere behind the counter!
Trina BooneApril 3, 2015
Chicken & Dumplings, fried green tomatoes, turnip greens, mac n cheese ... even the tea. Try it all; run it off later!
Ken GrossApril 13, 2016
Hidden treasure. Arrive early. Absolutely great food. Always favorites and even desserts are a must.
Anton ShusterFebruary 1, 2019
Awesome, classic Nashville "meat and 3". They renovated the outside. Try the banana pudding.
ChevroletJune 4, 2012
Looking for some good southern home-style cookin’ while you’re in Music City? Head over to Arnold’s Country Kitchen and grab a bite of their famous Roast Beef!
Paolo BaroneMarch 5, 2014
Try the Chocolate Merengue Pie - This thing was to die for! So rich and chocolatey but at the same time light!
Tammy GordonApril 28, 2014
Get one of all of the desserts, especially the chocolate chili pie!
Rachel FaberJuly 25, 2012
By all means, get the brisket, chocolate pie, mashed potatoes and mac n cheese. It's necessary.
John CassilloJuly 11, 2015
Don't let the line intimidate you. It's always there, but the wait is worth it. Try the meatloaf!
Grant BigmanDecember 3, 2014
Get the jalapeño cheese grits with stewed tomatoes as your special side. It's too good and not spicy!
Rebecca JahangeriAugust 15, 2013
Fried green tomatoes, turnip greens, and roast beef were amazing!!! Hot pepper pie was surprisingly amaze too.
Ana CardenasMay 27, 2017
Worth the wait! So delicious. Mac and cheese and greens were incredible.
Alex L.December 3, 2012
This place is phenomenal. Fried chicken and green beans was wicked good. The chocolate cream pie is a reason to come all by itself.
JEANNE nebreApril 17, 2015
Fast line, great food all around. Banana pudding and corn pudding were the bomb!
Jason FryMay 17, 2014
Best chess pie I've ever had. Also the best pecan pie I've ever had. GO!
Libby LeeJanuary 2, 2015
Get there early seating & tables are limited. Food is great!
Bikash MishraJanuary 17, 2017
Great cafeteria style food. Get the catfish and fried green tomatoes.
Christine HaApril 5, 2016
Simple meat & 3--southern comfort cooking with southern hospitality. Be ready for much butter & salt. 🍖
Jason M.November 19, 2013
Try the Green beans - Also included are Turnip Greens and Mac & Cheese. Unreal how good they were.
Barry HeardMay 14, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Keep an eye peeled in summer for the tomato-basil pie. It's a delicious, savory side.
Lee HoffmanDecember 14, 2018
Amazing bbq insane chocolate pie!!
Harry RaymondMay 7, 2014
Roast beef and fried green tomatoes. Toss up between pecan pie and hot pepper chocolate cake.

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