The 5 Best Middle Eastern Spots in Nashville
SOURCE: THE HOODLINE
Craving Middle Eastern food?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Middle Eastern spots around Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you’re on the hunt.
1. Anatolia Turkish Restaurant
Topping the list is Anatolia Turkish Restaurant. Located at 48 White Bridge Road in Lions Head, the Turkish spot is the highest rated Middle Eastern restaurant in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 225 reviews on Yelp.
“Oh, Anatolia, you’ve aged so very well,” said Yelper Faith B. “Your service is attentive and gracious. The filo dough rolls are crispy and light and the sweet, light rosewater jelly is the perfect counterpoint to the salty cheese.”
2. Epice
Next up is Melrose’s Epice, situated at 2902 12th Ave. South. With 4.5 stars out of 347 reviews on Yelp, the Lebanese spot has proven to be a local favorite.
“We had a very enjoyable meal,” said Yelper Paul R. “The waiter was knowledgeable about wine choices and menu selections. Food was tasty in adequate proportions. Fish of the day reigned supreme.”
3. House of Kabob
Woodbine’s House of Kabob, located at 216 Thompson Lane, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian and Mediterranean spot 4.5 stars out of 204 reviews.
“This place is absolutely amazing,” said Yelper Dausha W. “Well not the place; but the food. It’s tucked in a little corner of a plaza. I had the lamb shanks and couldn’t finish one.”
4. Butcher & Bee
Butcher & Bee, a New American, Southern and Middle Eastern spot in Historic Edgefield, is another go-to, with four stars out of 594 Yelp reviews. Head over to 902 Main St. to see for yourself.
“I love this place,” said Yelper Jenny S. “I’ve been here for dinner and brunch. The food is excellent, great service and I love the ambiance. This will be a place I return to often.”
5. Erbil Kabob
Finally, there’s Erbil Kabob, a Glencliff favorite with 4.5 stars out of 35 reviews. Stop by 3734 Nolensville Pike to hit up the Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spot next time you’re looking to satisfy your cravings.
“Excellent lamb shank and kabobs,” said Yelper Melinda H. “The soups were especially tasty. And the bread is just perfect.”
