Best Burgers in Nashville

Last week I went on an unintentional burger crawl.  My stomach led me to the three best burgers in Nashville.

1.  McCabe Pub – 9/10

McCabe Pub has hands-down the best burger in Nashville.  Make sure you choose sweet potato casserole as a side; it’s amazing.  To make a really great lunch, pair your burger with a pint of Guinness.

2.  Gabby’s Burgers and Fries – 8/10

Gabby’s is a tough find.  There is no clear direct way to Gabby’s because of Nashville roadwork and detours; but when you find it… oh man!  Gabby’s seats maybe 25 people – so the dining experience is intimate.  The owner, Doug, grills your burger and he’s an enthusiastic treat.  He always wears a shirt that says “Living the Dream.”

The food is authentically grilled and tastes unique.  Sweet potato fries are a little over-cooked.

3.  Rotier’s Restaurant – 6/10

Rotier’s is secret because it’s tucked away on a little side street, Ellison.  It’s your typical quiet diner with regulars and old patrons.  I like the burger with French bread and onion rings.

  • http://jaxn.org Jackson

    Uh, Fat Moe’s?!?!?!?

    • http://www.taylorbrooks.org Taylor Brooks

      Completely agree. Fat Moe’s does make a mean burger. Somehow slipped my mind last week…

  • http://blog.levicole.com Levi

    what about browns!! My favorite burger in town!

    • http://www.taylorbrooks.org Taylor Brooks

      Browns? I’ve never heard of it. Where is it?

  • kevin

    ok bud…it’s ELLISTON that Rotier’s is tucked away on…and Brown’s is right by my old office…next to Army/Navy store, across from Harry Tweeter. xoxo

  • Levi

    What Kevin said. It’s a diner that has been around for about 70 or 80 years. I love it! Their burgers are great!

  • http://ancientlyric.blogspot.com Jason Shaw

    Hey Taylor,

    I just now noticed your comment from October — that you found my article after googling “restricted pietism.” The only reason I can imagine why you would have googled that phrase is that you are good friends with a McGary. (My theory was confirmed when I saw John’s blog on your blogroll. ) If you’re anything like me, you have come away from your McGary friendships with new thoughts and new questions. As for book recommendations, I am not sure there is such a resource that specifically uses that phrase. Even my own thoughts are a combination of Ross McGary’s influence, lack of sleep, and an early-morning stream of consciousness encounter with Matthew 15. I would recommend Nancy Pearcy’s Total Truth (or various Schaeffer texts) as the best intro to Sacred/Secular dichotomy, which is the philosophical step-father of restricted pietism. As for Sphere Sovereignty, there is a Wikipedia definition which is nice for historical background, but sadly, there does not appear to be many evangelicals teaching about this very biblical concept. Ross always mentions Eph 5 and Col 3 as the foundational texts, and he is also quick to mention specific examples of how many sins of the Church are caused by a misunderstanding of these spheres – how they are distinct, and how they are meant to relate to one another (the confusions of Church and State are popularly discussed, but the confusions of Church and family are often ignored, like when pastors take on a role of authority over husbands, etc). I’d love to know more of your thoughts on the subject. Perhaps our generation will write the definitions to these concepts and bring some clearer thinking to the Body in years to come.

    Merry Christmas
    Jason

  • Raleigh McDonald Hussung

    Taylor,

    You know one of my best friends – for 55+ years – Linda Strickland! She asked me to log on to your site. I live in Nashville…small world!
    McCabe’ burger is good, Rotier’s and Brown’s also…and Fat Moe’s. Ever tried Sportsman’s? Love to hear from you!

    Raleigh