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Riddim N Spice

4.4 (222 reviews)
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Jerk chicken, plantains, macaroni pie
Heather F.

I hadn't been here in years, so I'm glad it came to mind because I need to put it in the rotation more. I love the bright, island interior. I also love all the menu choices. Bowls, plates, lots of protein options - it's hard not to find what you want. The team was kind & helpful when I asked for recommendations. There's free parking on the street & in the lot. Love: jerk chicken (get both sauces); service (helpful) Like: macaroni pie (upcharge); plantains

Vegan Plate (large): BBQ Jackfruit, arroz con gandules, cabbage. DELICIOUS!
Tigra C.

On my first visit, I ordered a large vegan plate with BBQ Jerk Jackfruit, arroz con gandules, y cabbage. Soy cubana pues I felt obliged to add some Cuban black beans as well. Then I was informed that their Festival is also vegan, so despite my gluten intolerance, I had to try those too. JACKFRUIT- This vegan wonder fruit requires some serious prep, otherwise it ends up being bland and boring. When I saw the big chunks of jackfruit I was worried, thinking it'd be lacking in flavor. I have never been so happy to be wrong! The have excelled at the near impossible feat of thoroughly marinating every single nano inch of each piece of jackfruit. The flavor and texture were phenomenal! I was so impressed! 10/10 ARROZ CON GANDULES - Very good in a subtle way. Perfect combination with the jackfruit and Cuban Black Beans. CABBAGE- Delicious!! CUBAN BLACK BEANS- The test with beans is to try them by themselves before adding them to rice. These beans passed the test. Very flavorful on their own. FESTIVAL- Cooked fresh (made to order). Delicious! They also have a nice array of fresh juices and lemonades. The juices are $2 higher than the lemonades. I tried the following: Pineapple Ginger Juice - so fresh!! Real pineapple, real ginger. Tasted like it was just made that day. 10/10 Strawberry Mango was very good too. I went back the next day and tried their collard greens, Jamaican rice and peas, and habichuelas. They were all very good. I also ordered a gallon of the Pineapple Ginger juice. My coworker got the salmon and said that it tasted better the second day than the first time. Riddim n' Spice successfully executes various flavors and dishes from across the West Indies. You feel an irie vibe as soon as you enter; and I received a warm welcome as soon as I walked in the door. It's a spacious restaurant with a dedicated parking lot, so bring your whole crew.

Lauren H.

Riddim n Spice-- Nashville, TN @datriddimnspice Flavvvvvvaaaa!! The fam chose to be underwhelmed by Shoney's and Kami & I chose to try Riddim N Spice. I ordered the Large Vegan Plate I wanted the Curry Vegan Meatballs sooooo bad but they sold out by the time we got there! So, I ordered the BBQ jerk Jackfruit work Rice and Peas, Cabbage and Mac. It was actually delicious! I was so full! & it was Kami's 1st time trying Jamaican food. She said she really liked the Jerk Chicken! #Riddim #Spice #VeganJamaican #NashvilleTN

I did ask for my meat without the sauce. This one tasted a little better.
Udoka A.

I just went here. I remember it many years ago - the food was juicy and delicious. I got a large plate jerk chicken plantains and side of oxtails. Almost 50$ When I tell yall that this place has changed. The smell of the food itself was bad. The rice was dry, no flavor The plantains were fry and somehow tasteless The Jerk chicken?!?? This one upset me. Because it used to be so good. The chicken was so dry and tasteless as well I'm questioning if they just gave me a bad batch but I can never go here again to try it out. Too much money wasted right now for something I will not be eating.

Jerk Chicken
Jeremy P.

I have been several times and the jerk chicken has always been my go to. All of the sauces are top tier. I was disappointed on my most recent visit to find out they no longer served white meat chicken and they only had legs and thighs. The service is always great and always remember to grab a rum cake at checkout.

So delicious and flavors on point! I wanted to lick the plate!
GodBless T.

Definitely one of the best deliciousness to every bite! I had delicious oxtail , delicious creamy macaroni & cheese, yummy moist plantains! Everything was sooooo savory! My tastebuds are happy dancing to to da riddim & spices! Thank you! Wish yall had a location in every state's capitol oh and all their fresh pressed juices are perfecto too!

Jerk chicken bowl with trini fried rice, charred corn, caramelized onions, diced sweet potatoes, broccoli , & honey jerk sauce.
Tyneshia J.

Oh, how I love this place! The people are always nice & the restaurant is always playing some music to get you going. My favorite menu item is the build your bowl. You can choose your protein, sauce, & 4 toppings. My bowl usually consist of jerk chicken, trini fried rice, honey jerk sauce, corn, sweet n tangy peppers, & caramelized onions; however, their menu changed a few months ago & they no longer have the sweet n tangy peppers, but they have added diced sweet potatoes & broccoli to the menu- so that's what I added in. The sweet potatoes are fye! I can honestly eat those by themselves. And the bowl was amazing per usual.

Evan L.

Let me tell you, YOU HAVE TO GET TO RIDDIM N' SPICE. Kamal, the owner, truly does not play. Some of the best chicken and greens we have ever had. Nothing subpar. All top tier. So grateful this is a part of our Nashville food scene.

Reginice C.

My brother put me on to Riddim a few years ago. Back then, the vibe was great every time I would walk in. The food was delicious too. I've brought friends from Georgia here to eat, previously. I recently came back to the city, and we stopped to get food here. I'm not sure if they changed ownership, but everything was off. The guy who took our order(never seen before, but it's been a couple years), his energy was bland and uninviting. I've always ordered their bowl with all of the veggies, but in the past I've gotten the rice and peas as the base. This time, I got the trini rice as the base; it had way too much turmeric. I got the regular jerk sauce on my bowl and it was underwhelming, previously I would get the sweeter version which may be the bbq jerk sauce. Previously, I would get most of the veggie toppings to make my veggie bowl, but it's limited 4 toppings now. I eyed the jackfruit, but decided not to get it because it was the whole pieces. I'm experienced with jackfruit and you must shred it to maximize flavor; it's not something to just toss in sauce haha. I opted not to set myself up on this visit by adding it. They were out of the cucumber lime drink and the drinks come in bottles instead of cups now. The pikliz was pretty good... Overall, It was not a good experience. I'm sad because I use to enjoy this spot and really looked forward to my visit.

LAMB PLATE
Cleo G.

Got takeout, and really enjoyed it. I got a plate with lamb, Puerto Rican rice, sweet potatoes, mango cucumber salad, and some other veggies. The honey garlic sauce is tasty and the lamb has great flavor. It's a bit chewy in certain places and I do feel like the portion should've been slightly larger. But I did enjoy!!

Curry goat with rice and mac n cheese
Schyler D.

Excellent simple Caribbean spot! Relatively small menu but that's not a bad thing. They know what they do and they do it well. The curry goat was fantastic, so tender, rich, and flavorful. The rice was also good and soaked up the curry juices well. The mac and cheese was baked (just how I prefer), and had a grest blend of cheeses. Plus it had some richness. All around a great plate of generous portions!

Breanna T.

Was visiting from Memphis for the day and wanted some Jamaican food. And found this on Yelp. This was my first time seeing a cafeteria style set up Jamaican place. The food was well seasoned. The only thing was it was a a lot of fatty pieces to the oxtail. I don't eat oxtail a lot so I'm not sure if that's normal or not. And since the food is served cafeteria style it not as hot as I would like it. I like my food steaming hot. This was just like a normal to Luke warm hot. But overall still very tasty!

Large Leg n Thigh with yellow rice and sweet plantains. The picture doesn't do justice as to how much food this is.
Theo A.

Buckle up, Yelpers. I'm about to give the best review I've probably ever given on this platform. Just went to Riddim n' Spice today. I've been to restaurants in maybe over 20 countries on 4 continents. This has to be on my Mt. Rushmore of restaurants. The flavor of the food is absolutely amazing. One of the best mac n cheeses I've ever had. The spicy jerk sauce was amazing. The jerk chicken was amazing. The lamb shanks were amazing. All three rices were among the best I've ever had. I can go on and on. I'm from a Caribbean background myself, but I've always been a little bit of an outlier where I've never enjoyed Caribbean food that much. It never lacks in the seasoning department obviously, but most times I usually find that it lacks balance. I found Riddim n' Spice to be the complete opposite. Riddim n' Spice has the seasoning of Caribbean food with the culinary understanding of French food. For example, the lamb shanks were like braised short ribs with an accent. In my opinion they understand how to really COOK at Riddim n' Spice, not just how to season. If you read any of my other reviews you'll quickly realize just how much of an emphasis I put on value. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED MORE VALUE FROM A RESTAURANT IN MY LIFE THAN I HAVE FROM RIDDIM N' SPICE. If I had to rank the restaurants I've been to in my life by value received, this spot would be 1 through 10 and everyone else would start at 11. I got 2 large leg and thigh plates with rice and peas and sweet plantains, 2 large lamb shanks plates (2 lamb shanks per plate) with yellow rice and mac n cheese, and a large goat with Trini rice and cabbage. I have enough food for a week easily, and that's a conservative estimate. There is honestly no point in doing grocery anymore when a place like this exists. When the employee was loading my plate up with goat, I almost wanted to tell her to stop, but I didn't know if that was sacrilege at a Caribbean restaurant to tell her to stop. The amount of food she was packing into this tray was mind blowing. I had to take most of the food home. I just spent the last hour cleaning out my fridge in order to reclaim containers just to store this stuff in. I'm still dumbfounded at the amount of food I got from this spot and how good it is. I live in Franklin so I live a good hour away from Riddim n' Spice, but I guarantee you, over the next year this will be the spot that I most visit over any other restaurant. I dare someone to audit me on that claim. If Riddim n' Spice ever shuts down I will riot in a way that has the FBI raising its eyebrows. If the founder of this spot runs for governor of Tennessee I will vote for you if you're reading this. Peace.

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Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! The po'boys are so good. Sides are so good. Give this place a try.

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Only Chicken - Our signature dishes..! Fresh,delicious..!

Only Chicken

4.9(140 reviews)
2.2 mi•Hillsboro West End
Minority-owned & operated
Healthy dining

One of the most memorable meals of the trip. We ordered the Chick-In Feast, Feast for 6…read more The meal started with solid appetizers. Four fried phyllo dough rolls with chicken (wish this was 6 since the feast was for 6). The others were different dipping sauces to eat with pita bread. Everything was good but our favorites were Humus (hummus) and Alinazik. The Alinazik was creamy, smoky, with a mild taste eggplant in it. That was followed by the Haydari (yogurt with dill and mint). Wasn't quite sure what to think of Ezme which had walnuts and was tart and fruity. Definitely interesting and worth trying, but we wound up only eating about half of that one. The soups (6) - A choice between 2 - Mercimek (lentil soup) almost tasted like a split pea soup - (solid. Chicken soup tasted like cream of chicken with bigger pieces of chicken - ok. Salad was ok. It was like a house salad with a slight drizzle of creamy dressing. The dressing was purple (maybe from pomegranate). The main show was the entree. A massive mountain of saffron rice topped with various grilled meats and vegetables. My favorites were the chicken wings and the ground chicken kebabs. I didn't particularly care for the pearl onions since they were on the grill too long (burnt with acrid flavor). Dessert was 6 pieces of baklava. A pretty good version of it. Very sweet from chocolate sauce, not very crispy. The walls are covered in chicken related decor featuring chicken puns. If you like dad jokes, this will be a positive. The feast at Only Chicken is truly a feast. I love the amount of variety they're able to get with just one protein and the grill. Fun and memorable experience.

I love this restaurant!! I typically come for lunch to get the $14.95 lunch special. I came today…read morefor lunch with a friend - she got the spicy chicken (spice level 2) and I got the Iskender. Both were delicious, portion sizes were huge. It comes with a salad and pasta. Restaurant has a cute outdoor patio for nicer days, and a clean interior. The staff are always so kind and willing to explain anything on the menu. They also have a small parking lot with several spots in the back if you don't want to deal with Hillsboro paid parking. Definitely a hidden gem in Nashville. I've never had anything short of exceptional food here!

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Red's Hot Chicken

4.7(283 reviews)
1.5 mi•Midtown
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OH MY GOODNESS.... SO DELISH!…read more We've tried some of the other top spots in Nashville and this one is my absolute favorite! It is a tiny place with some seating in front area AND they are partnered with the next door bar, so you can get your food and go next door to eat (& drink). The guys at there and staff next door were all very nice - and kind enough to help with recommendations on what to order - I originally wanted something else but they were all sold out so I had to get my 2nd choice. Food! I got the Dirtybird Sandwich (2 jumbo tenders topped with pimento cheese, pickles, hot sauce, & comeback sauce) served with coleslaw - so messy and so yummy! Warning- limited hours... so be sure to check before you go - we got extremely lucky and got there for the last order. Would I go back? OH FOR SURE!

This is a surprisingly good hot chicken spot! My friend & I are still on our quest to try all the…read morehot chicken and this location ranks high on the list. It's a small location with no indoor seating at a glance & a few dedicated outdoor spots. After ordering, we learned that you can go inside the bar next door to eat. Our food was fresh & it's on a food tour because a group came up behind us. There's street parking in the area which can be easy to secure depending on the time & day you visit. Love: service (kind & efficient), tenders (hot, fresh, crispy, spiced correctly), fries (crispy)

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Monell's Dining & Catering

Monell's Dining & Catering

4.6(2.3k reviews)
1.3 mi•Germantown
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Great experience loved the concept of sharing a table with other people and getting to know them…read moreover breakfast

Monell's Restaurant - Nashville, Tennessee…read more Overall Rating: 5/5 Every once in a while, you stumble upon a restaurant that reminds you why Southern hospitality and good home cooking are so special. Monell's in Nashville is one of those places! I stopped in for lunch based on the recommendation of a Nashville native, and I can confidently say that Monell's did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in, I knew this was going to be more than just another meal. A True Southern Family-Style Experience What makes Monell's particularly unique is its traditional family-style dining experience. Guests are seated at large communal tables, often alongside people they have never met. You may arrive as complete strangers, but by the time the meal is over, you could very well leave having made a few new friends. I found this concept both interesting and genuinely refreshing. The food is served family-style as well, with a set menu brought to the table on generous platters and in large serving bowls. Everyone shares, passes dishes around, and enjoys the meal together, just like a traditional Sunday family dinner. The Food - An Unquestionable 5/5 Across the Board! Let's start with the table fixin's: cucumber salad, coleslaw, and plenty of homemade biscuits and cornbread, accompanied by butter and delicious peach jam. Every single item was outstanding and set the tone for what was to come. Today's lunch menu featured an impressive lineup of Southern favorites: * Southern fried chicken * Roasted chicken * Fried pork chops * Green beans * German-style potato salad * Cornbread dressing * Macaroni and cheese * Fried apples And yes, I sampled just about everything! The flavors, preparation, and overall quality were exceptional. The fried chicken was everything you hope for in a Southern restaurant, and the selection of sides brought together the kind of comforting, familiar flavors that make a home-cooked meal so memorable. There wasn't a single item I tried that I would rate anything less than a 5 out of 5. That is something I rarely say about a restaurant, especially one serving such a wide variety of dishes. Even the beverages deserve recognition. Pitchers of lemonade, ice-chilled water, and some of the best sweet tea I've ever had were waiting on the table. And being a Southerner, I don't hand out compliments on sweet tea lightly! Outside of my mom's and my wife's, this was some of the best I've enjoyed. Service & Atmosphere - 5/5 The staff were absolutely amazing. Friendly, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely hospitable, they made the entire experience feel less like dining at a restaurant and more like being invited into someone's home. The atmosphere was equally impressive. Between the communal tables, platters of homemade food, lively conversations, and warm hospitality, I almost felt like I was back home enjoying Sunday lunch after church. For my fellow Southerners, IYKYK! There's something special about sitting around a table, passing the biscuits, sharing a meal, and enjoying good conversation. Monell's has managed to preserve that tradition beautifully. A Hidden Nashville Gem Tucked away just outside the heart of downtown Nashville, near the Tennessee State Capitol, Monell's is an absolute jewel. It offers something that is becoming increasingly difficult to find: an authentic Southern dining experience where the food, hospitality, and atmosphere are equally memorable. One recommendation: Be sure to check the daily menu! Monell's offers special selections in addition to its regular family-style offerings. Today's special included fried pork chops, and they were certainly a welcome addition to an already outstanding meal. Final Thoughts - 5/5 Monell's isn't just a place to grab lunch. It's an experience built around good food, Southern traditions, and bringing people together around the dinner table. Outstanding food, exceptional hospitality, a memorable atmosphere, and not a single disappointing dish. If you're visiting Nashville and want a genuine taste of Southern home cooking, put Monell's on your list. Come hungry, be prepared to share a table with a few strangers, and don't be surprised if you leave feeling like you've just had Sunday dinner with family. Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 -- An absolute Nashville treasure and a restaurant I would recommend without hesitation!

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