Arnold's Country Kitchen

This American classic meat and three is the gold standard by which all others are judged. Plus, what's not to like about a restaurant where dessert comes first? [Eater 18 Member]

Make sure to get there early (11-1115am) otherwise the lines are long and the seats few. Can't go wrong with meat and three: try the ham or roast beef . Mac & cheese and mashed potatoes are excellent.

THE meat & three. Country fried steak drowned in brown. Roast beast all juicy & garlic-y. Pintos done right with pork in the pot. Chocolate pie so good it'll give you a buzz by the slice.

Some of the Best Homestyle Country Cookin' that I have ever had! Get the Roast Beef , Mashed Potatoes , Mac & Cheese and Turnip Greens . Don't forget the homemade Strawberry Pie if you have room for it!!

Everything is unreal. The roast beef was amazing. Mac and cheese is to die for. Pecan & chocolate pies = heaven.

Catfish is awesome. Green beans , mac&cheese, mashed potatoes ... Badass. I tried the "life-changing choc pie " that others have raves about... It was good, but not life-changing good. I will be back!!

Meatloaf , fried chicken , banana pudding , mashed potatoes , everything’s delicious! Plus, try the cauliflower casserole or Chicken Fried Chicken ! So good!

Brisket and mashed potatoes were delicious! The hot pepper chocolate pie was unique and a perfect ending to an overall great experience.

Good food. Beats Loveless Cafe on quality. Gets really crowded & is a very small place. Go early, or plan on waiting. It's a meat-and-three place, and good as far as that goes, but not "amazing".

Esquire: Nashville wouldn’t be Nashville without red-tray, meat&three comfort of ACK. line up cafeteria-style for juicy roast beef carved to order and creamy chocolate chess pies for dessert .

Considered by most as the best meat-and-three, if not the best lunch plate , in town . Also serves up delicious fried green tomatoes (don’t leave without them). Read more

Brisket and the sausage potatoes will blown your mind. Be american and help yourself to some delicious chocolate or pecan pie !

It's no wonder there is always a line – if you’re lucky only people 10 deep but it’s usually out the door. With a menu that changes daily, you can only guarantee that everything will be delicious.

Chowhound - roast beef , turnip greens , mac & cheese , and a piece of chess pie , everything is good - especially the fried green tomatoes and the peach pie .. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/980395

A classic Nashville "meat and three" (mean and three sides). Cafeteria style soul / southern food as authentic as you'll find in Nashville. Get there before noon to beat the line .

The desserts are all delicious, but don't touch the plates unless you want them! Meats, mashed potatoes , sweet tea , collared greens are all great. Cafeteria style can be a bit disorienting

AH-MAZING! Reminds me of Chicago; when there's a line , there's something worth pigging out on. Generious is an understatement for portions and seasoned perfectly! I'll try not to come everyday!

I go to Arnold's EVERY time I can and man, do I glutton for punishment but all is well worth it... Spicy chocolate pie ... Jesus.. My oh so picky nine year old never holds back here.God bless Arnold's

Kitchen help is a hoot. Loved the Baked Chicken and Squash . Spiced is certainly the theme in Nashville. Keep that in mind when eating local favorites :)

Soo good. Line is long but it moves fast. Best roast beef I ever had. And the banana pudding and cauliflower casserole were fantastic!

Roast beef , Mac and cheese , fried green tomatoes , greens. Line moves quickly. Don't save seats.

Arnold’s, probably the most famous meat-and-three in Nashville, is only open from 10:30 to 2:30pm on weekdays.

On an episode of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Guy Fieri uncovered this family-style restaurant doing its James Beard Award-winning take on classic comfort foods . Read more

This is real southern cooking . You cant go wrong with any of the meat and 3 options.

Meat and three with roast beef , mashed potatoes , & collard greens . Finish it off with chocolate pie or banana pudding !

Everything. Literally everything is good here. Changes menus from day to day, but IT’S ALL GOOD

Can't go wrong with your selections but don't forget to grab a slice of pie ! That spicy chocolate pie is not to be missed!

I don't even know what Turnip Greens are - BUT OMG Amazing!! We walked in as some city folk from NY and the staff was really helpful!! Great Food & Service!

Middle of the wall there is a fantastic Lord of the Flies style portrait of a boy. See if you can locate the subject working somewhere behind the counter!

Chicken & Dumplings , fried green tomatoes , turnip greens , mac n cheese ... even the tea . Try it all; run it off later!

Hidden treasure . Arrive early. Absolutely great food. Always favorites and even desserts are a must.

Awesome, classic Nashville "meat and 3". They renovated the outside. Try the banana pudding .

Looking for some good southern home-style cookin’ while you’re in Music City ? Head over to Arnold’s Country Kitchen and grab a bite of their famous Roast Beef !

Try the Chocolate Merengue Pie - This thing was to die for! So rich and chocolatey but at the same time light!

Get one of all of the desserts , especially the chocolate chili pie !

By all means, get the brisket , chocolate pie , mashed potatoes and mac n cheese . It's necessary.

Don't let the line intimidate you. It's always there, but the wait is worth it. Try the meatloaf !

Worth the wait! So delicious. Mac and cheese and greens were incredible.

Get the jalapeño cheese grits with stewed tomatoes as your special side. It's too good and not spicy !

Fried green tomatoes , turnip greens , and roast beef were amazing!!! Hot pepper pie was surprisingly amaze too.

This place is phenomenal. Fried chicken and green beans was wicked good. The chocolate cream pie is a reason to come all by itself.

Fast line , great food all around. Banana pudding and corn pudding were the bomb!

Best chess pie I've ever had. Also the best pecan pie I've ever had. GO!

Get there early seating & tables are limited. Food is great!

Great cafeteria style food. Get the catfish and fried green tomatoes .

Amazing bbq insane chocolate pie !!

Simple meat & 3--southern comfort cooking with southern hospitality . Be ready for much butter & salt. ????

Try the Green beans - Also included are Turnip Greens and Mac & Cheese . Unreal how good they were.

Keep an eye peeled in summer for the tomato-basil pie . It's a delicious, savory side.

Roast beef and fried green tomatoes . Toss up between pecan pie and hot pepper chocolate cake .