Experience authentic Southern hospitality and delicious family-style dining in Nashville. Rated 4.8 stars, this spot offers a unique communal experience.
All-you-can-eat Southern fare, including fried chicken, served family-style in historic surrounds.
This beloved Nashville establishment offers a truly authentic taste of Southern comfort food, served family-style at communal tables. Diners consistently praise the warm, welcoming atmosphere, where strangers quickly become friends, fostering a sense of community and shared enjoyment. The menu features generous portions of classic, home-cooked dishes that are sure to satisfy. With an impressive 4.8-star rating from thousands of reviews and a comfortable $$ price range, it's a highly recommended destination for those seeking a genuine taste of Southern hospitality and delicious, hearty fare. The experience is designed to be both delicious and delightfully social.
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (breakfast)
This restaurant primarily serves breakfast. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Casual)
Walk-in friendly. No reservations needed. Casual dining experience.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Coffee, Family Friendly, Groups Welcome
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Their sign out front says it best: “Enter as strangers, leave as friends.” And it couldn’t be more true! The food was absolutely awesome — good old-fashioned Southern comfort served family style. You sit down at a big table with 10–12 other folks, pass the food around, and before long you’re chatting and laughing like you’ve known each other for years. We’re from out of town, so being “forced” to meet new people made it even better. The service was fantastic, the atmosphere warm and welcoming, and the entire experience something truly special. If you’re ever in Nashville, make Monell’s a must-stop. You won’t just leave full… you’ll leave with new friends. This is a must visit dining spot. The experience of eating with others makes it so special. You sit with a group of about 12 people and the food is served family style. The server brings out the plates and everyone passes them around, which reminded me so much of family gatherings and Thanksgiving. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was attentive and friendly. Such a fun and memorable way to enjoy a meal. Driving through Nashville on our way home from vacation and we randomly picked this place for brunch. I was expecting a long wait however it wasn't long at all considering we didn't have a reservation .They serve everything family style and you sit at a large table with other patrons so be prepared to make friends. The pan fried chicken, peach preserves 🍑, fresh country sausage and fluffy biscuits were my favorite part. This is a southern comfort, all you can eat delight! Not to mention the house is charming and the price is cheap for all the food you get! 🤩
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November 3, 2025
Their sign out front says it best: “Enter as strangers, leave as friends.” And it couldn’t be more true! The food was absolutely awesome — good old-fashioned Southern comfort served family style. You sit down at a big table with 10–12 other folks, pass the food around, and before long you’re chatting and laughing like you’ve known each other for years. We’re from out of town, so being “forced” to meet new people made it even better. The service was fantastic, the atmosphere warm and welcoming, and the entire experience something truly special. If you’re ever in Nashville, make Monell’s a must-stop. You won’t just leave full… you’ll leave with new friends.
September 26, 2025
This is a must visit dining spot. The experience of eating with others makes it so special. You sit with a group of about 12 people and the food is served family style. The server brings out the plates and everyone passes them around, which reminded me so much of family gatherings and Thanksgiving. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was attentive and friendly. Such a fun and memorable way to enjoy a meal.
July 13, 2025
Driving through Nashville on our way home from vacation and we randomly picked this place for brunch. I was expecting a long wait however it wasn't long at all considering we didn't have a reservation .They serve everything family style and you sit at a large table with other patrons so be prepared to make friends. The pan fried chicken, peach preserves 🍑, fresh country sausage and fluffy biscuits were my favorite part. This is a southern comfort, all you can eat delight! Not to mention the house is charming and the price is cheap for all the food you get! 🤩
October 15, 2025
Great community table experience! Our group of 6 shared a tablet with another similar group. The food was standard breakfast dishes with the Southern flair. The staff was very attentive. We arrived before 9 with no crowd, but drove back later and it was quite crowded! Reservations recommended!
July 27, 2025
This joint is amazing all around. If you've never been to a place like this, you are in fir one hell of an experience. Amazing food, great service, and interesting company. You're seated with a table of other folks, and the dishes of grub get passed around the table. You grab what you want from the dish and hand it off to the next person. The best part are the conversations that come out of being sat with strangers. You never know who you'll meet or what you'll learn.
Features and amenities that make Monell's special
Outdoor Seating
Coffee
Family Friendly
Groups Welcome
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