Founded in 1927, and in continuous operation ever since, Brown’s Diner has proudly served Nashville’s best cheeseburger for almost a century. From its modest beginnings in a mule-drawn trolley car, Brown’s has become a favorite watering hole for platinum selling recording artists and construction workers alike. Home of Nashville’s oldest beer license, too many “Best Cheeseburger” awards to list, and an ambience that simply can’t be re-created, Brown’s is a Nashville institution that shouldn’t be missed.
Family-run diner in operation since 1927 features burgers & hush puppies in a no-frills space. Based on 659 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
2102 Blair Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone: (615) 269-5509
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Michael Rogers
I give it a 4.2. There is not a lot of variety on food. The waitress shyd me away from the patty melt. It sounds good from the menu, though.
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J MM
The cheeseburgers and fries are terrific, and the tater tots were fun too. The hush puppies are huge and tasty. We ate outside and our server was really great, kept all of our glasses filled and got our orders exactly right. It’s a super place for a good lunch. Not fancy, just homey and delicious. Kid friendly too!
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Bethany Thompson
Brown’s is one of a handful of original Nashville venues still alive and kicking. The best singer-songwriters and musicians play here, including Davis Raines, Pamela Jackson and David Conrad with special guest Russell Thompson when I went Sunday afternoon. Come hungry, the burgers are a must have! Chili cheeseburger is my fav. Dog friendly on the outdoor deck.
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Thomas Enoch
Good for the price . The food was awesome! Just don’t buy a beer. The price is outrageous.! The server was great. The band was great. Just be careful buying beer at 9 a piece. The draft cost me 7 and it was like 8 ounces of. glass. Only drawback.. Great place.
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Janet McIntyre
Great local spot with live music! We walked over from an Airbnb for lunch – burgers, tots, fries, hush puppies – all really good and hit/fresh from kitchen (which is a truck beside the patio/alley). Our server nailed it. He was super low key and friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. There was a solo singer/guitarist playing in the (very) small bar area at lunch. There’s a family room area and a large, seemingly new, porch/deck area, too. The place has been around since the 1920s for good reason!
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Samuel Edmondson
The burger was basic but still pretty good. The fries were crisp, and the frito chili pie was my favorite of what I had. It’s a cool little spot to get a burger and beer.
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Tim Ishii
Nashville locals’ favorite watering hole. Fabulous, justifiably famous cheeseburgers!
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Nancy Law
We went here to have burgers. I specifically went because I do not eat beef, and they have turkey burgers. It was by far one of the best turkey burgers I have ever had. I highly suggest if you are not a beefeater going there. They have a great outdoor patio, and the service was excellent.
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Scott Hill
I very rarely give 1 star reviews because I’m a business owner too but for this to be a 4.5 is really generous. The place is 96 years old and it shows in everything they do IMO. While my honest review is probably a 2, I depend on these ratings and feel compelled to get this rating where it belongs so others don’t rely on a rating the is simply not accurate.
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Craig Myers
Had heard great things about the burger here so decided to see what everyone was talking about. I placed an order for a cheeseburger to go. I’m going in to pick my order up, it appears they have recently built a deck area that looks nice but the inside could definitely use a lot of work. Inside was a bit musty and the place was a bit dark. I picked up my burger which was right at $11 for just the burger alone. A bit pricey to have no sides. The burger was hot, with fresh lettuce, tomato and onion and was juicy but to me was lacking in seasoning and flavor. I’ve definitely had better burgers at a better price that included a side. While Brown’s Diner remains a staple in Nashville, I will more than likely choose to get my burgers elsewhere, considering Nashville is a playground of wonderful foods in all areas of the city.
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