Meat-and-three standard-bearer Arnold’s Country Kitchen went through a much-needed refurbishment and expansion at its flagship SoBro location in 2016, all the better to handle the lengthy lines for some of the best homestyle cooking in the country. The praise has been steady since Arnold’s 1981 opening: In fact, the prestigious James Beard Foundation awarded it an America’s Classics winner in 2009. Several years ago owners Jack and Rose Arnold handed the reins to their talented and
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Meat-and-three standard-bearer Arnold’s Country Kitchen went through a much-needed refurbishment and expansion at its flagship SoBro location in 2016, all the better to handle the lengthy lines for some of the best homestyle cooking in the country. The praise has been steady since Arnold’s 1981 opening: In fact, the prestigious James Beard Foundation awarded it an America’s Classics winner in 2009. Several years ago owners Jack and Rose Arnold handed the reins to their talented and personable chef son Kahlil Arnold, who oversees the daily activity. The menus varies somewhat depending on the day — see the website and Facebook page for daily schedules. Would-be dieters would best head on down the road, or at least choose the unsweetened tea.
No alcohol available. Serving lunch 10:30 am-2:45 pm Mon-Fri. Closed Sat-Sun.
MUST EATS (when available): Roast beef, fried chicken, meatloaf, country-fried steak, fried catfish, macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, turnip greens, black eyed peas, stewed apples, chocolate pie
“Arnold’s is a beacon for lovers of home-cooked food that’s elevated to otherworldly realms of pleasure. Sean Brock of Husk is on the record calling it his favorite restaurant in the world, and he’s not alone.”
— Jim Myers, The Tennessean, “25 Top Restaurants in Nashville,” June 21, 2016
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