Wendell Smith's Restaurant

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407 53rd Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
Some people call it a diner but we just call it an ole restaurant. Serving up traditional southern and diner food since 1952.

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4.0183 reviews
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Mark T.
11/13/2025

One of my favorite Meat & 3's. Wednesday and Saturday is fried chicken day, and it is some of the best I've ever had. Sides are all great; coleslaw, green beans, white beans, everything I've ever...

Kaitlin H.
11/20/2025

Good, old fashioned, non pretentious southern food at its finest. Everything is delicious, and very well priced. It's the cure for whenever you need a food hug.

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Haley W.
11/25/2024

A Nashville staple! It feels like you're walking into grandma's house by the cooking smells, vibe, and design. It's true nostalgia at it's finest. I got the meat + three and it's the perfect...

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Emeri H.
5/1/2025

I always have to preface these reviews with maybe I ordered the wrong thing.... But it was not good. I was looking through reviews, the locals seem to love it here. The 'menu' was like...

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Scott W.
10/29/2025

Good food, good service, reasonable prices. Decorations in the atmosphere made it feel like a trip back in time.

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