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When in Nashville do as the locals do... Pass the Peas..Please! Great Southern Food served Family Style in Historic Settings. Located in historic buildings, Monell's as been a Nashville staple since 1995. Come on in, grab a seat and pass the food to the left. Monell's famous Skillet Fried Chicken served at every meal, including our weekend country breakfast. A vist to Nashville is not complete without dining at Monell's. Enter as strangers...Leave as Friends. Monell's - 4 locations to serve you.
PRICE RANGE
₹1,161 - ₹1,824
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
American
FEATURES
Parking Available, Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, BYOB
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Reviewed 11 July 2023

Unique experience of eating a delicious southern dinner, family style. The restaurant is gorgeous. We were a party of 7. We arrived just as they opened for dinner and were seated immediately. A lovely family were seated at the same table shortly after us and...More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 6 July 2023 via mobile

Our family of 13 ate here on a Wednesday night and it was a fantastic experience. You are seated at a table of 12 or so and then the food procession starts. It seems that even if you have only 2 or 3 in your...More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 19 June 2023

Food worst ever like pig swill never again everything on table at the same time not enough plates hatefull

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 17 June 2023 via mobile

Excellent family food restaurant Best food ever! Atmosphere great! Service Excellent. Price is excellent. I couldn't be more impressed!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 12 June 2023 via mobile

If you don’t do breakfast here at least once, you are really going to miss something. Everything was great. Super atmosphere with family style service. A world away from a hotel breakfast buffet! They also do lunch. Next time!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 10 June 2023

This was my second trip to Monell's. My last trip was at least 10 years ago. Let me tell you!!! Nothing has changed and I LOVE IT!!! The service and food are still top notch homestyle comfort food. You can taste the love that goes...More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 6 June 2023 via mobile

OMG. Found this place by accident while heading to the airport. Got to sit and eat family style with some very nice people we didn’t know. Plenty of really good food. All we could eat. We’ll return every chance we get!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023 via mobile

Our large group sat down for their breakfast/brunch and in minutes our tables were filled with a bounty of deliciousness. This is a family style meal with all you can eat home style cooking. The setting is a lovely mansion/plantation home with lots of places...More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 4 June 2023 via mobile

We stopped in for lunch not knowing what this restaurant was like. When they seated with three other groups. We got to know them, had a very nice conversation. The food was absolutely amazing. The other groups were all locals and knew the place. We...More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 23 May 2023

We loved the entire package = service, food, ambience and price. Terrific, friendly, professional staff

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 16 May 2023 via mobile

Looking for great southern food and lots of it this is the place to go. Everything is served family style and they keep it coming. Make sure to check your time. They close between meals. Charming place in the middle of what looks to be...More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 9 May 2023

This was a very different experience than I have ever had, but enjoyable. You sit down at a table with many other customers and then the food comes out. Baskets and baskets and bowls and platters of food. You eat family style and fortunately, we...More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023 via mobile

This fun places claims to have existed since circa 1850 and they know how to cook breakfast. Beware that is a going to be family style meal. Our table of 12 was our group of 5, a couple, a single and. Group of four. Servers...More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 29 April 2023

Monell's is definitely worth the trip out to Germantown! Given how horrendously expensive the US has become compared to Europe, it was a delight to have a generous and reasonably-priced meal. OK it's not haute cuisine, but just good home-made fare in cosy, friendly surroundings....More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 26 April 2023 via mobile

Everything about this meal was 5 stars. I love the concept of sharing a table and passing around the (many) dishes family style. It was the best way to enjoy my first lunch in Nashville solo. I had no idea of the concept until I...More

Date of visit: April 2023
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They have outdoor seating and while they do not welcome dogs onto the Patio, there is a park adjacent and you may have your dog right near you. We placed our dog next to our table, on the other side of the gate-type fence... More
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The FOOD and the service were great.
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The choices are different for breakfast/brunch as opposed to lunch. Their website lists the choices and daily protein options.
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