Arnold's Country Kitchen

Arnold's Country Kitchen can be found at 8th Ave S 605. The following is offered: Restaurants: Southern. The entry is present with us since Sep 9, 2010 and was last updated on Nov 14, 2013. In Nashville there are 26 other Restaurants: Southern. An overview can be found here.

The Extras: Arnold's does serve a garden salad and it could be the only thing on the menu not made with butter.

Arnold's does serve a garden salad and it could be the only thing on the menu not made with butter.

Around here, "meat-and-three" means a choice of meat plus three vegetables, though some opt for meat-and-two. We're still trying to figure out why, since nearly everything that's served at Arnold's is worth a second helping. Here you get…

This is it, folks. If you want to know what Middle Tennessee tastes like, steer your fork to Arnold’s, just on the cusp of downtown in the shadow of a rail trestle. Around here, “meat-and-three” means a choice of meat plus three vegetables, though some opt for meat-and-two. Just get in line, grab a tray and silverware, and prepare to be sated. Collard greens are sultry with the scent of pork....

Winner of the James Beard award, this self-described country kitchen serves up southern staples such as catfish, country-fried steak, turnip greens, cornbread and sweet tea. Don't miss the fried green tomatoes, mashed potatoes or pecan pie. Friendly staff offers generous portions. Walls adorned with celebrities and country music stars who have been customers. Open week days for lunch. Leave...

Plan to arrive early to grab a parking spot in the cracked and busted lot next to Arnold's, a soul-food landmark for more than 2 decades. Be prepared to stand in line and to share a table with strangers too, if you plan to eat your buffet meal on the premises. But don't worry; over fried green tomatoes, barbecued pork, fried chicken, and knee-weakening mashed potatoes, you're always among friends.

Jake: "One of my favorite local establishments in Nashville I've gone to ever since I moved to town is Arnold's Country Kitchen. It's just a great place to eat. The food there is unbelievable, but...view more I feel like the people are even better. I think that's what makes for a great local establishment. I have a connection with everyone that works there. Rose the owner, their sons that all...