Wendell Smith's Restaurant, Nashville

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4.5 99 reviews

#249 of 724 American in Nashville

#260 of 1,477 Restaurants in Nashville

Certificate of Excellence2016 - 2018 Winner

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CUISINES

American, Diner

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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407 53rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209-3368

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Landboxwood12

Nashville, Tennessee

6714

Reviewed August 11, 2019

Old style diner with personality

The place is old, older than I am and I'm old. But, it has that way back in the 50's charm, even if worn down to the tabletops. The food is carefully home made with a changing menu of meat and side options daily. The...More

Date of visit: August 2019

Thank Landboxwood12

Thank you so much for dining wit us, Landboxwood12! We pride ourselves on being one of Nashville's favorite places to eat for over 65 years. We thank you for taking the time to leave us a thoughtful review. Come back and see us! - Kristine

gregorysaltsman

Bowling Green, Kentucky

82

Reviewed August 5, 2019

A good place to get some delicious country cooking.

I encourage everyone to try this restaurant. I had dinner a couple days ago and the food was wonderful. I had fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and white beans. Oh yeah, I forgot the really fresh, hot and good corn bread. This restaurant has been...More

Date of visit: August 2019

Thank gregorysaltsman

Thank you for your review! We are so happy to hear that you loved your meal with us! Come back and see us again! - Annette

Kcjmiddle

Nashville, Tennessee

319100

Reviewed July 17, 2019 via mobile

Wendell Smith’s

This is a small restaurant that has been around a very long time in Sylvan Park. Parking is easy in a free lot. Service is very good. It’s a bit dingy for me and the food seems bland. Lots of people seem to love it,...More

Date of visit: July 2019

Thank Kcjmiddle

Thank you for dining with us Kcjmiddle! - Kristine

sprinklermanst

Shreveport, Louisiana

2410

Reviewed July 10, 2019 via mobile

Great place

This is a great friendly place to go. They were all very nice, the food was absolutely amazingly delicious. We had 6 people and one complaint about anything, lunch was so good we came back the next day for breakfast. Highly recommend

Date of visit: July 2019

Thank sprinklermanst

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!!! We're glad you enjoyed our place....You can always come back for dinner too ;) -Annette

NashYankee

Nashville, Tennessee

9426

Reviewed June 11, 2019 via mobile

Food is Incredible

The food here is incredible, and is True Nashville. Once you get pass the look and age of the building, which truest adds to the Character of the experience. As the saying goes “if it isn’t broke”. The food was pure “Yum”. The Roast Beef...More

Date of visit: June 2019

Thank NashYankee

NashYankee- We are so glad that you felt all the "YUM" feels when dining with us! Come back and see us! -Jules

jillnWendell

Nashville, Tennessee

262

Reviewed May 9, 2019 via mobile

Breakfast

Stopped here around 9:00 AM. It was a great choice. Delicious coffee and fast fresh breakfast. Had our food in 10 min an price was cheaper than fast food. No brainer. Their hot roast beef open face sandwhich is yummy. A good meat n 3.

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank jillnWendell

Thank you so much for dining with us, jillnWendell. Come back and see us! - Kristine

McCoolpurpose

Lebanon, Tennessee

16163

Reviewed May 2, 2019 via mobile

Yum!

My husband wanted to eat his favorite Hattie Bs but I didn’t. This restaurant is across the street and I was not in the mood for greasy Hot chicken. He wanted BBQ chicken but they were out. Then he wanted pork chops and they were...More

Date of visit: May 2019

Thank McCoolpurpose

Thank you so much for giving us a try! We pride ourselves on providing our West Nashville community with delicious Southern cooking for over 60 years. We hope to see you again soon! - Kristine

NashMaplewd81

1

Reviewed March 5, 2019

Utterly Disgusting

Before last night, I had the utmost respect for Wendells. I arrived on 3/4/19 Monday night at around 6 pm with a couple of co-workers. I ordered roast beef, potatoes, green beans and a roll with sweet tea. The other guys, one had chicken and...More

Date of visit: March 2019

Thank NashMaplewd81

NashMaplewd81, We can’t thank you enough for being a loyal customer for the last 20+ years. As you know, this situation is far from the norm - the first one we’ve had in 70+ years to be exact. We still can’t figure out how that...More

candacejo

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

407123

Reviewed January 16, 2019 via mobile

Good food, great service!

In between doctor visits, We had time for a late breakfast at Wendell Smiths. Friendly server, seated ourselves and chose our breakfast. I asked for over medium eggs but when they came they were barely even over easy. I hate to say anything but I...More

Date of visit: January 2019

Thank candacejo

Thank you so much for dining with us, candacejo. We appreciate your business. Come back and see us! - Kristine

dchap82

Jacksonville, Florida

165

Reviewed December 15, 2018 via mobile

No fancy, no frills, just home cooking.

Our friends who live in Nashville not far from this place suggested it because it was close, quaint and easy. They were right. Great hospitality and service — super friendly, helpful waitress behind the bar that struck up a genuine conversation with our server behind...More

Date of visit: December 2018

Thank dchap82

We like to keep it simple and good - just like you said. It's what's kept us in business for so long. Thank you for stopping by. -Brittney

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