Foodies named Nashville the nation’s most underrated food city of 2024, followed by San Diego and Houston, in Resy’s end-of-year survey. The restaurant reservation platform’s report analyzed top dining trends for the year, as well as what to expect in 2025.
The people have spoken — 67% say they’re likely to travel to a new US city to check out the dining scene. From food-focused festivals and national list accolades to James Beard Award-nominated chefs tapping the city for expansion, perhaps we can convince the other 33% to make their way to Music City.
Fun fact: Three of the city’s “most in-demand” restaurants this year based on Resy data from Jan. 1 to Oct. 1 were White Limozeen, Rolf and Daughters, and Chief’s on Broadway.
Now, it’s time to look ahead
The Resy editorial team shared some of the trends they’re most excited to see going into 2025, so here’s a taste of that data to inform your next reservation:
- Seafood (think: raw bars) | From happy hour oysters to a raw bar brunch, Marsh House is a must. Plus, don’t forget to keep an eye on the East Bank.
- Nostalgia dining | We’ll let the atmosphere at Springwater Supper Club & Lounge, Bobbie’s Dairy Dip, Elliston Place Soda Shop, and Arnold’s Country Kitchen do all the talking on this one.
- Omakase, still rolling | For a speakeasy-style experience, book a spot at Sushi|Bar Nashville and enjoy a 17-course culinary journey. Next, we’ll raise you Kase x Noko. The 14-seat eatery is the sister restaurant to award-winning Noko.
- The return of the pub burger, or any burger really | Heavy on the “any burger really,” our readers chose Bad Luck Burger Club’s mouthwatering smash burgers as the champion of our 2023 NASHtoday Burger Bracket competition.
- N/A = Now Awesome | Sober-friendly fun isn’t just reserved for Dry January. Browse this list of restaurants with alcohol-free options, pick up a bottle sans alcohol at Killjoy, or sit down for a sip at Germantown’s newest non-alcoholic bar The Mockery.
