If you have picked up a copy of the April issue of Nashville Lifestyles, then you have already seen our ranking of Nashville's best restaurants 2019.
We're counting down our list revealing 1 of our top 15 picks every day. We hope you use this list as a guide whenever you find yourself asking the question: Where should we go to eat tonight?
Danielle Atkins
#9 Butcher & Bee
When Butcher & Bee arrived in Nashville via Charleston in 2015, it garnered big buzz.
With cheekily named dishes, extensive bar offerings, and its open kitchen design, it dropped into town right when Nashville needed it.
We were craving the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors that chef Bryan Lee Weaver brought with him from his previous Southern Californian post.
Today, he’s even more settled and attuned to the city’s dining desires. Turkish hummus, falafel, and whipped feta to start; avocado crispy rice to hit creamy, earthy, citrus notes; grilled cabbage and Lebanese-spiced chicken to push us forward.
The riffs here now venture further afield but the consistency remains the same. The room, meanwhile, is a jumble of good noises—the clinks from the kitchen, a quietly rocking playlist, a chatty communal table—and service that remains relaxed yet on point.
(902 Main St., 615-226-3322; butcherandbee.com)