Monell's Dining & Catering

The definition of southern cooking .???? You will NOT be seated until your entire party has arrived. You sit with a full table (your party & other parties). Breakfast cutoff is 10 am. Unique atmosphere.

Housed in a 19th century Victorian, dishes such as spinach lasagna and skillet fried chicken are passed around the table family-style. Their country breakfast is legendary. [Eater 18 Member]

Eating classic southern food with strangers was half the charm but I felt like they rushed us through the meal a bit. Everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed the fried chicken and meat loaf !

Bring an empty stomach. Crowd favorite fried chicken is always on the table but it is also good to check what the daily specials are. Hard to go wrong with any of it and I have been going since 1998.

You have to go. Family style . The 12 strangers at the table passed around fried and baked chicken , fired pork chops , potatoes , beans, Cole slaw , biscuits , casserole , beets , dressing , banana pudding

Bring your appetite! The food is amazing and it just keeps on coming! I was so full it hurt and I still wanted more. Food is served family style , so it’s great for a large group.

All you can eat brunch ! The biscuits and fried chicken here are the standouts. I strongly recommend pacing yourself so you're not stuff by the time the meat platter shows up (ham , bacon , sausage )

Monell's Breakfast is out of this world! I love the Family Style idea. Leave your phones in the car or at home - they're strict! Dinner is different on weeknights - check their website for details.

Come hungry. Southern cooking at its best. Be prepared to share a table with new friends as you are served country style. No menus here.

The Thanksgiving meal is a no-brainer! A huge variety of delicious food served family style . What a bargain! What a treat! Be there when they open the wait is horrendous and no reservations allowed.

One of the best dining experiences ever! Family style with strangers in the most charming house. Delicious food to get stuffed on. Love the fried chicken , pot roast , and sides.

Excellent home cooked food made with love ❤️ fried chicken is yummy and the peach preserves made just like grandma used to make

Family style restaurant with communal seating in what appears to have been someone’s home in the past. Great southern food . Best fried chicken , biscuits and gravy , and mac and cheese ever!

A standout experience in Nashville. Sit at big communal tables with both friends and strangers , and enjoy great (and unlimited) comfort food , sweet tea , and dessert . All for just $16.

One of the best spots in Nashville. Make new friends at your communal table while enjoying life changingly good fried chicken . If you can, get there for Thanksgiving breakfast .

Make room for Saturday Country Breakfast - bacon , sausage , country ham , potatoes , eggs , biscuits , sweet rolls , corn pudding , pancakes - and I think I'm still missing about 5 items. All was delicious!

The main courses change daily but we’re partial to Mondays’ Chicken & Dumplings , Meatloaf served with a smattering of southern sides . BONUS: They serve plates of SKILLET FRIED CHICKEN AT EVERY MEAL!

Was skeptical at first to the idea of sharing food with total strangers . But gave it a try and I had a most enjoyable experience ! Pleasant service and great food!

Awesome place! Sit on huge communal tables , and enjoy some of the best southern food in Nashville. All you can eat . Southern Hospitality at its best!

This place has to be on everyone's Nashville list. The communal seating , hospitality , and outrageously good/authentic southern cooking is not to be missed.

Everytime our family travels to Florida to see family, we make sure to plan a route that brings us through Nashville, TN so that we can stop and have dinner at Monells. Save your appetite!!

The best dining experience you can have. Sitting with strangers who become friends over a delicious meal. Pass to the left!

Awesome food. Love the atmosphere. Always take family members here when they come to town . If you go away hungry, it's your own fault.

All you can eat family style southern breakfast . One of the best brunch places I've been to. Make sure to pace yourself.

Delicious food served family style that makes you feel like you're home surrounded by family. A must do when in Nashville.

It's like a buffet but you don't get to choose, you're just fed. The food is amazzzzzzzing. You sit with other people, & it's kind of cool to meet new people.

The best dining experience I had in Nashville. Truly family style dining. Corn pudding and fried chicken oml ????

Try the Dinner Spread - I love the family style dining but be mindful of the rules, pass the plate to the left. The highlights on my plate were the baked apples , cheese grits , mac-n-cheese, pot roast ,

Excellent Breakfast Buffet ! Everything was delicious. I will definitely make a visit the next time I am in Nashville!

Incredible family style restaurant - my favorite is Breakfast ! Lines can be a bit long on weekend AM's - so be prepared!

Family style seating and service. Good southern food . Excellent pot roast , fried chicken and mashed potatoes .

You better come hungry! Make sure you are like starvin when you get there, trust me you'll be happy that you did!!!

Don your classiest sweats and settle in to one of the communal tables for a family style lunch or dinner and get ready for a feast.

Highlights: sweet tea , pulled pork , green beans , homemade biscuits and by far the best banana pudding of my life. Closed between 3 and 4 to prep for dinner . About $13 dollars after tax. Tip!!!

Go hungry and leave happy. Simple, spot on southern comfort food that reminds me of my grandma.

Great place for southern food with classic southern hospitality served family style Try the corn pudding and the strawberry shortcake . Best I've ever had!

Everything is good. There has to be something for everyone. And it is fun to meet new people.

There's no polite way to eat fried chicken this good without looking like a savage. But go ahead - everyone at the communal table will understand and forgive you.

Meat & 3? Try meats & 7+! Save room and try everything - you won't be disappointed!

Sat down to a table of strangers and left feeling like friends. Plus it's the best food I had in Nashville BY FAR!

Food and service were outstanding and surprisingly inexpensive . We really connected with our table mates.

Fantastic fried chicken . Love the home style atmosphere and family style table eating.

Best brunch in Nashville. More Southern food than you will ever be able to enjoy. Omg.

Communal tables; pay and leave tips at the front desk. Set menu . If you don't like eating with strangers , skip this place but it can be really fun to chat.

Beautiful historical house, great food and awesome experience dining in gourds of ppl!

Went for breakfast on a Monday.The wait was 45 minutes, but we got food as soon as we were seated.Nice outdoor waiting area.The sweet rolls and corn pudding were good, nothing else stood out, though.

Corn pudding and fried chicken . Just those would be enough. With everything else: unbelievable!

Excellent big dining experience. Bring your large family.

Love the social dining concept! Great place -- breakfast or dinner -- and yes, the corn pudding is a must!

Excellent fried chicken and southern comfort food served up family style .