Monell's
8.5Locals Score / 10#1 of 20 Restaurants in Nashville
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Monell's is a legendary family-style restaurant where strangers share tables and pass food around communal platters—a uniquely social Nashville dining experience. Go for the biscuits, fried chicken, and banana pudding, and expect to leave completely full. Parking is pricey, so budget accordingly.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | (615) 248-4747 |
| Website | monellstn.com |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | September 25, 2026 |
Locals Score
8.5/10- Value7.5
- Excellence9.0
- Local love8.0
- Authenticity9.0
- Lasting reputation9.0
- Distinctiveness9.5
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