Non-chain restaurants

[Tunky]

Thank you! This sounds like the kind of place we love!

Originally Posted by bluesky42day

As far as Greek goes I love Athens Family Restaurant on 8th Ave South, they have an awesome combination dinner where the chef picks two things to give you that they think you'll like and the special changes daily, I always get that I think it's like $12.

:-) Well now that my mouth is also watering I'm going to go there for lunch! I whipped out my menu because otherwise I would have no chance of spelling this right. If anyone visits Athens try the "Melitzanosalada" Appetizer, it's mashed eggplant mixed with herbs and spices and you spread it on pita bread, $4.25. Sometimes I just get that.

[Tunky]

YUM! I'm stuck in a hotel room with microwave popcorn! I think I want one of each dessert from Eastland Cafe! Looking forward to trying these places...and we really like Thai food!

Originally Posted by skyblueNashville

We like Eastland Cafe. Eastland Cafe, casual upscale dining in Nashville, featuring classically founded food in a neighborhood style restaurant. Eastland Cafe is a great place for all occasions. We've been twice, and the food was fantastic each time. We'd go all the time if we could afford it!

I like Athens Family Restaurant too. They're open 24 hours on some days, so it's nice if you're out for an event and want something good to eat after normal hours.

Jasmine down in Cool Springs is good if you enjoy Thai. (I don't think it's a chain, but I don't know for sure)

[yank283]

GOOD Magazine | Goodmagazine - America's Tastiest Streets (http://www.goodmagazine.com/section/Features/americas_tastiest_streets - broken link)

Here's a nice write-up from Good Magazine singing the praises some of the (mostley ethnic) restaurants on Nolensville Road.

[tmmvol]

I'll echo Athens Family Restaurant. If you love Thai and get to Murfreesboro, try Bangkok Cafe. Absolutely the best Thai food in Middle Tennessee. I've seen reviews that say some of the best Thai food in the United States. The owner/chef is a delightful woman, too.

[Steve_TN]

I would love to recommend the Thompson's Station Restaurant. It is in Thompson's Station, has a really nice qaint family atmosphere and pretty good prices. The food is DELICIOUS!!!