2 editor picks in Downtown and SoBro, Nashville.
2 soul food spots in Downtown and SoBro, editor-picked by TableJourney. All of Downtown and SoBro's food · All soul food in Nashville.
Sean Brock's Rutledge Hill institution in Nashville cooks ingredient-driven Southern food on a wood hearth, run today by chef de cuisine Brian Baxter.
OrderThe cornbread skillet, then whatever the menu lists from the wood hearth.
TipLunch is a quieter seat with the same kitchen. Book the porch in spring; it overlooks downtown.
Sean Brock's Rutledge Hill institution in Nashville cooks ingredient-driven Southern food on a wood hearth, recommended in the 2025 Michelin Guide American.
OrderCornbread skillet, then whatever the menu lists from the wood hearth.
TipLunch is quieter with the same kitchen. Book the porch seats in spring; they overlook downtown.
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