Reviews of Brown's Diner. (Restaurant) in Nashville-Davidson (Tennessee).

Brown's Diner

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2102 Blair Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Brown's Diner

Craig Myers

Had heard great things about the burger here so decided to see what everyone was talking about. I placed an order for a cheeseburger to go. I’m going in to pick my order up, it appears they have recently built a deck area that looks nice but the inside could definitely use a lot of work. Inside was a bit musty and the place was a bit dark. I picked up my burger which was right at $11 for just the burger alone. A bit pricey to have no sides. The burger was hot, with fresh lettuce, tomato and onion and was juicy but to me was lacking in seasoning and flavor. I’ve definitely had better burgers at a better price that included a side. While Brown’s Diner remains a staple in Nashville, I will more than likely choose to get my burgers elsewhere, considering Nashville is a playground of wonderful foods in all areas of the city.

Kevin Hines

Fantastic burger fantastic fries! Pitcher of Budweiser.. the little old lady is out here hustling serving tables alone and is the absolute sweetest! She was all alone doing it so I understand that it isn't gonna be a quick visit. But I didn't mind one bit! It's a great hole in the wall divey bar and I am so glad I was able to check it out!! Will be back again and again and again

Tim Ishii

Nashville locals’ favorite watering hole. Fabulous, justifiably famous cheeseburgers! Thanks to GM Reno and the owner finally making the Diner accessible to my power wheelchair by building a Very nice porch and ramps!

Bryan Marchena

Jackson the bartender is an out of this world class act! If I could give 10 stars I would. Junior the cook kept staring at me while I ate my burger but it was so delicious we became fast friends. The beer was COLD. Some guy was playing hits on the harmonica acoustic guitar combo it was....ecstasy.

Laura Bouch

It was my first time at Brown's Diner. The menu selection was great for lunch. Prices were good too and the quality and quantity of food was awesome. I had one of their specials, the Brown's patty melt with provolone and grilled onions with fries. The sandwich was delicious and the fries and sandwich were served hot and within a reasonable amount of time, considering it was the busiest time of the day. The atmosphere is fairly simple, but I hear they have live music almost every evening after 6 or so. Highly recommend for a good lunch and probably not a bad place for a couple of beers and some good music!! Cool place.

Sam Littlejohn

Really great burger in an unassuming spot. Classic local grill feel. Ordered a cheeseburger, fries, tea. All was great but set me back about $13 before tip. Not a crazy price but higher than expected. No other complaints though. Will be back!

Richard Webb

About a month ago I walked into Brown's Diner. There was a very small incident with the front door. Just so happened the owner Bret was sitting at the front door. He immediatley dropped what he was doing a turned his attention to me. Not only did he handle the situation exactly as he said he would he also came and set at my table and we talked for about 10 minutes. I absolutely loved the renovation and what Bret did to save a landmark eatery and lounge and bar. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Bret is man of his word!! Thank you for the great experience at Brown's Diner!!!! I will be back soon...

Karen Photopulos

Absolutely the best experience in Nashville in quite a while. Thanks to our server and the chefs puttin down those famous patties and rolls. They were in progress with construction, as they had a permit on the door. Otherwise the atmosphere would get a 5 star too.

Arnie Reed

Best burgers & fries in town! Plus live entertainment every night, no cover and cold draft beer.

Brian Luff

I hate to say anything negative about a place that has been in business for almost 100 years, but I just don't get it. Brown's is a simple burger and fries kind of place and the food was ok. Our waitress told us that they were going to be closing for renovations and they really need it. It was dirty, stained ceiling tiles, some we're missing, just a bizarre place. You could tell right away that the locals love it - it had a sort of "Cheers"-like feel, where a lot of the customers knew each other, but it just wasn't for me.

Victoria Hensley

I would LOVE to give Brown’s 5 stars because I know they deserve it. The atmosphere is welcoming every time I walked in. However, they stopped selling their plant based burger so I cannot enjoy their food the way I once did. Please bring back the Impossible Burger!

Todd Morrison

Lots of history surrounding this place. Elvis apparently used to like the burgers here. My cousin is a 35yr veteran of the music industry. He took me and explained this is one of the oldest joints in this town and had great burgers. I had the chili cheeseburger special. The service was out of this world and the food was great.

Sheldon Watson

Service was terrific from Cassie and the burger and fries were perfect. Those fries taste amazing. Finished up with fresh chocolate cake and then needed the requisite nap from all that good food.

Kip Kerlin

1st time back after remodel. Same great cheeseburger. Fries have changed. Not as good. Guess chips next time. Went back today, oct13, the fries are the same great old fries. Great meal!

Greg Hager

The reviews said that this was the best burger place in Nashville. I haven't eaten at all of them by any means, but the burgers here are so tasty, moist, delicious, and absolutely outstanding. They remind me of burgers I had growing up. I would highly recommend you stop at this diner to get their hamburger. And live music to boot.

Birdie Loeffler

Brown’s has been a Nashville staple for so long, and it’s obvious why. It has a no-frills, humble, and home-cooked vibe. The perfect order is a pitcher of Budweiser, a cup of chili, a cheeseburger with everything on it, and a side of hushpuppies (or some chili cheese fries if you’re feeling frisky!) Where else in Nashville can you get a delicious burger for $5.50? (Answer: nowhere). I love coming for lunch or dinner. The menu is concise and the food is quality. I hate to think that places like Brown’s will go by the wayside with all the fancy new restaurants in town, but I have a feeling this one will endure. They get the details right - frozen, frosty mugs for your beer, fresh fixings for your burger, and they keep it all so simple. They have live music, too, and last I was there, we enjoyed a great little band, complete with an awesome saxophonist! I love a good hole-in-the-wall joint, and this one is my favorite!

Stephanie Griffith

We stopped in because my husband was apparently starving to death. Our food was really good, the service was great, and it had the comfort of your favorite dive bar from back home.

Zach G

One of the great American experiences. The servers make you feel like a regular, the building is nostalgic, and the burger is one of the best.

Sam Barnes

Wonderful as always! I recommend starting with a small chili and then burger, fries, and a cold Budweiser.

Garry Grant

Googled best hamburger, Brown’s Diner caught my eye, stopped into a piece of history, hamburger and fries were great and the beer cold, definitely will be back

Kevin Ray

What a gem! The burger was one of the best ever and Sabrina was on top of the customer service! My only regret is I didn't have time to stay for the live music. I highly recommend this place as I will be back again. Browns Diner Rocks!

MGonzoL

Getting a chance to play my guitar, where my hero John Prine played his guitar on many occasions, was a complete thrill! Also ate the best cheeseburger I've ever eaten!

Peter Renfree

Service was great, food was just so so. I get that this place has been here forever, but it smells like a 50 year old ashtray inside. I've had better....

Michael Pavelchik

GREAT BURGERs, GREAT FRIES, and you gotta order a basket of hush puppies to eat while you are waiting for your burgers to cook.

Becca Lynn

Awesome burgers. My in-laws also loved the chilli. Waitor was pretty awesome too.

Vincent Padilla

Great burger! Kind employees. Cozy place! 100+years of service! Check them out!

Johnny Isaacs

A fantastic piece of Nashville history where you can get a world famous cheeseburger and fries! A Nashville tradition since 1927!

Kendra Baine

If I could give this place a million stars I promise I would! The burger,bbq,and fries were absolutely fantastic! The service was phenomenal so if yall are in the Nashville area,and want a little hole in the wall diner away from the hustle and bustle of the city life stop on in here!! Best burger I've ever had!

Debbie Baird

Enjoyed listening to The Piney River Pearl's!!!!

Joshua Gann

Great Atmosphere!! Great Burgers!! Friendly Service. Patty Melt was juicy and fresh!

Jamey Ratzlaff

What a crazy place! The front is about the size of a single wide mobile home and it is a total dive bar, while the back part ( which was built more recently) is a fairly decent sized restaurant. The front, where the bar is, has the band packed into the narrow hallway off to the side. Always great music, but you will either be sitting on rickety / broken bar stools, or hard unpadded wooden seats to listen to them, while enjoying one of the best tasting burgers in town.

Patrick Wadri

Just dinned here! It has live bands every now and then. A great place to visit. The demographics is mature.

D S

Been one of my favorite local secrets for over 30 years. MY FAVORITE BURGER IN TOWN. For me, I like sitting at the bar. It is remaniscent of another time, has unique character, each and every time is quite special.

Joe Kelly

Local favorite for years. Just what you want it to be, every dang time. A perfect diner cheeseburger. These places are getting harder to find...

Andrew Burd

This place is one of the last old nashville diner’s left. I believe they have the oldest liquor license in town. They have been around that long because they have the best burger in town. It’s a classic and the music is always a bonus!

hobojon

A no frills bar/restaurant since 1927 that still serves the best cheeseburgers in Nashville.

Joe Philpott

Great burgers! Beers are cold! Vibe is diner chic!

Harry Vasels

Great burger 🍔 well worth price. I would highly recommend Brown's Diner. …

Scotty Walker

They have always made a mean burger here!

Roberto Salvatierra

I stumbled upon this place by accident, the burgers they sell are awesome, great staff, I was looking for a real us diner experience and I got here, oldest place in Nashville, I love it

Joe Bass

Browns is a Nashville staple. It's haunted with the who's who in Nashville history. The burgers are great, too. If you want an honest bar burger in a really vibey place. You have to come here. And now, here's your preemptive "you're welcome "!

Patrick Londino

A Nashvile institution. Great burger and fries. Try the pretzel balls for sure! Oh, the staff is wonderful too!

Steve Greer

Great burgers and tremendously spectacular shoestring fries.

michael hammond

Cool is how you define it I suppose. My experience at Brown's was thus. Recommended by someone in the know. Went with a girlfriend had several beers and two terrific hamburgers. Not joking on that, old school flat top grill burgers that tasted right out of 1957. Outstanding. Talked to the bartender, asked about other cool spots. He suggest we stay as Dave Olney was coming in to play. Frankly, I thought he was b.s.ing. But sure enough an hour or so later the late, great Dave Olney came in, set up five feet from us and did three sets of unforgettable music. He sat beside at the bar between sets and chatted. Asked my girlfriend if she was his Walmart check out girl. She told him no and he said it was a shame. She was beautiful too but he had always hoped she didn't have a big boyfriend. Great, funny guy who is missed. Anyway, you won't be able to see Dave but they are famous for the people who walk in and play. So cool? Brown's Diner has it to spare.

Pam Shaw

Cassie was Awesome server. Chicken is delicious.. Highly recommend 👌 👍

Jason James

Ran into a local named "Bo" who told us to stop in and have a burger. We obliged. Total local dive bar but service was good and Daphne was very friendly. Definitely a relaxing place outside of the busy city tourist traps.

L Brantley

My hamburger was juicy and tasty. The french fries were slight crispy....just the way I like it. Brown's is an old staple that locals need to visit. And tourists...if you want to experience old Nashville, this diner is a must!!!!!

Bethany Susanne Mcgowan

This establishment has been open since my childhood, aka about 30 years. The same waitress has worked there for that entire duration. It's a quaint place. I'd recommend it, if you're not in a hurry.

Tyeara Bradley

Tried the chicken sandwich this time! I'll give it a 5/10 I'll stick to the burger next time it'll always get 10/10

Joseph Morrison

Experience a true local taste of Nashville. Great burgers that are hard to beat anywhere you may travel. Plenty of parking, and definitely on my list of places one should eat at in the city.

Allison Dzubiak (QueenLoser)

Absolutely charming server! She was friendly, efficient, and filled with interesting local information. She recommended their burger, oh my god, what a solidly delicious piece of hand patted art. Excellent hush puppies and crispy fries. Big ol heck yeah

Jessica JJF

Loved it.. Great Burgers and the fish plate was awesome. It is the best hole in the wall diner.

Sydney Askins

It's a great place! The food is cheap and everything is a la carte. It is a beer only place with mostly regulars. The burger was rated number one in Nashville forever, this does not mean it's something fancy. It's a simple, to the point, great burger. All the music is local and live. It's a small space because it's an old trolley car that has had a restaurant added to the back so it's not the place to bring a to bring a huge crowd. Service is fine, it is a bar and diner that hasn't changed. Honestly, I love the service. They know what they are doing cause they have all worked there forever yet they aren't trying to impress you. It's a great Nashville place!

Sierra Michele

I've been coming here since I was a small child, im 21 now and can say that everything on the menu is fresh, affordable, and filling. I love the atmosphere. If you are from out of town, or a local, you will be welcomed here. Tons of very famous people have been in and out of these doors over the 90+ years of service. Ask for daphne, she has been there for 30+ years and can tell you everything about the history behind this place. It has been in multiple magazines, books, and Newspaper entries. I will forever go here, and I will one day bring my children here. If you are a foodie, do not go here, if you are only judging the floors, do not go here. If you're a kind hearted person, who loves good food and cheap cold beer, please go here.

KoltTV Murphy

Great burger 🍔, would love to see some bacon 🥓 applied if the consumer wants it but not an option currently... Was told they're adding a few things to the menu. No milk or juice. Sodas, water, beer. …

Allison B. Adams

Best burger in town! Browns has been one of my favorites, for decades. Everything on the menu is delicious- the beer is cold, wonderful atmosphere, and the service is always excellent!

Jessica Brown

My family have been regular customers @ Brown's since before 1984. It is not a monster burger that is just too much food. It is a good burger like you would get fresh off the grill from a family picnic. The fries are shoestring and hot. And the glass size is not wasteful. They have a great Chili. My standard order though is their chips and chili "pie". Brown's hosts local music, and has an excellent grilled cheese for those that are not carnivores! I never miss an opportunity to take a visitor to Nashville to Brown's diner' from a High School friend to calling a week ahead and having 20 flood relief workers stop there for lunch because they wanted to know where the locals would grab a burger for lunch. If you want a commercial atmosphere - Brown's is not for you. For the rest of us.... Brown's is just the best!

Ryan Lovett

Loved this restaurant! Close to my work so it's very convenient, and just good old fashioned diner food and atmosphere. Great prices and great service from the waitress. They don't serve sweet tea but you can get unsweetened with sugar, and don't eat the damn toothpicks holding together the burgers.

Shawn Stevenson

The little old lady was so nice and shared stories of the old days with us,. I think she enjoys it as much as we did. On'ry lady too. Food was probably the best burger I ever had. Seriously!

Martin Escamilla

The service is awesome and the food (I've taken a Cheese burguer and a Chilli dog and both were amazing.

steve cantrell

These are absolutely the best burgers in town, and some of the best I have ever had anywhere. The bun is moister than any other around. The meat is just the right thickness and the taste and texture are perfect. It all comes together in a whole greater than the parts. The burger literally melts in your mouth. It is more an experience than a meal.

McCullough Media Outlets

Iconic. Historical. Cultic. Local favorite. Fabulous wait staff! My waitress was also an engaging historian as well! Pictures going back to the 1930's pull you into the experience, enhanced by the old wood floors and gravel parking lot. I felt as if was 1949 or so. The soda was sparkling and the food delicious. Everything that is supposed to be hot came out that way as well as everything that was meant to be served cold. I was impressed!

Steph (Steph)

A couple of friends brought me. Not what I was expecting. It's definitely a dive with a good inexpensive burger. Feels like you are stepping back in time. Worth checking out especially if you are touring Nashville burgers. I'll be back.

Jay Beckwith

Lovely dive built in and attached to an old box car. You'll feel like a local immediately. No frills dining and only Budweiser on tap (with plenty of bottle options). Secret tip is to order a Krystal style burger... Pickles, onion and mustard... But you must order it to-go so it has time to steam in the bag.

Rita Calhoun

All the family ordered the Cheeseburger dressed all the way. Atmosphere was great for a hole in the wall hidden Atmosphere.

Seth Hendrixson

Best cheeseburger in Nashville. This no frills bar gives me everything I want and nothing I don't. Ice cold Bud on draft and burgers that taste like they were made by God himself, what else more could you want? Browns is one of Nashville's last true dive bars in my opinion.

Matthew Mayer

Love Brown's! Great people and the best burger in Nashville

Lisa Robbin Young

Hole in the wall burger joint with the character of an old diner. The regulars sit at the bar and gab around the corner from the dining room. It feels like a greasy spoon version of Cheers. It is literally an old trailer that's had an addition put on. The staff is super friendly and the food was hot and tasty. Will be coming back regularly.

Marilyn White

Nashville has changed so much but Brown's hasn't in one bit and I love it. I wanted a good burger without an obnoxious crowd or limited parking. Brown's fit the bill. Inexpensive, good, and most importantly, Nashville. I had like a flashback to the old Nashville on my last visit. I left with such good vibes. I will always support this establishment as long as it is open.

Jake Hammell

It's got a small menu because what they serve is well made simple food. It's just a nice place to pop in and grab yourself a cold drink and hot tasty burger. Beer is only 3.50 a 12oz here, and compared to other joint I've drinking at in town that's pretty keen

Aaron Nidiffer

Brown's has only one beer on draft but that's all you need. Their burger isn't anything special. It's just an honest burger and it's delicious. The service isn't anything to shake a stick at, but everyone is really nice. Brown's is one of my favorite places to go in Nashville.

Ryan S

A true Nashville experience. Have a helping of old Nashville at Browns which has remained untouched by all the change in Nashville. Go for the burgers, the music or the atmosphere. Brown’s is one of those places you can’t not have the urge to go once you’ve been there. <3

Chris Click

My lyft driver had a tough time finding this spot at dusk. Its tucked away behind a gas station with no "hey look at me" fanfare of any kind. Its a nice little dive bar but maybe a little over hyped if you're an outsider expecting something special. Our server (I think her name was Dauphne) was like that quirky aunt you love. She was real, sweet, matter-of-fact and likeable. The burgers were good, but not life changing. They more reminded me of what I ate grilling out with my grandparents when I was younger. We had one vegan with us.... If you're vegan... this is not a good spot for you.

Frankie Sharp

Low key berg spot with solid local bands. Waitresses are always great. I frequent this places every other week and burgers are always on point. The consistency is amazing. Thank you Browns. And I love you.

Dale Houston

I've been eating at Brown's Diner for over 25 years! It's still the best place in town for a cheeseburger and fries, even though they have lots of other great selections on the menu. I've often taken out of town visitors to Brown's, and they always love it! Friendly staff always makes you feel at home.

Jessica Williams

Brown's is a nice inexpensive dive, the staff is mostly friendly, the menu is simple memorable and delicious, and the service is pretty quick! I used to love coming here for live music occasionally and I have always left with an improved smile.

Chris Evans

Rustic...old...cool...Best burger I've had in a long time! Combine with some perfectly cooked shoe string frys for 5 bucks and you're in the 1950's. Service was outstanding! Don't miss this one!

david corbitt

Same great place it's always been. I hadn't been there in over 10 years. A friend and I were out on 12th Ave. Looking for a place to eat without going to a lot of trouble. We stopped at Edleys BBQ went inside and it was packed and loud at 4pm on Sunday which is ok if your 30. Nothing against 30 year olds. My daughter is 30!! We looked at each other and my friend said why don't we just go to Brown's Diner and get a cheeseburger. The greatest choice made that day. A $5 cheeseburger still exsist and it was awesome with shoestring fries. My friend had an ice cold beer and a hamburger and most of my fries. It was perfect. It's great that some things don't change. I definitely won't wait 10 years to go back. Brown's Diner is still one if not the best burger in Nashville. If you haven't been there you must go. It reminded me of what my hometown used to be like. That's refreshing!!!

John Lange

Chili very spicey, atmosphere in back drab and rundown

R W

Best cheeseburger ever! Ok, not my home state. In the area for a work conference and find this hole in the wall. Waitress recommends the cheeseburger. Looked same as most cheeseburgers, but OH MAN! Don't know what they did different, other than an 80 year old cooktop. That cheeseburger was THE BEST cheeseburger EVER! I'd eat there every day if I could.

Joseph Perrenod

A very good burger and service.

Matthew Green

Been coming here since I can remember. The burgers haven’t changed for over 25 years. While everything else is changing so fast in this town and trying to be something special, this place is totally unpretentious and isn’t trying to be anything it’s not. The burgers are basic but delicious. Can’t complain!

evan fortune

Local and awesome! The food selection is modest and the beer even more so, but this place isn't trying to impress anybody. One of the things that makes Brown's so great is it's history of being a dive (don't expect to be impressed by the menu here.) Beibg around for almost 90 years is really great in and of itself so be sure to stop by and see where the locals eat.

Sabrina Burke

The burgers were great. The atmosphere is very comfy and makes you feel like your at home.

patrick binkley

Love it the burgers are great 👍

e t

If you go to Brown's for the atmosphere and history, you won't be disappointed. You get a Nashville experience from when it was a humble city. Experienced waitress, cheap Budwiser, staple diner foods. It's a place to go, relax, and have nothing expected of you. But if you're going for food quality or beer selection, you'll be deeply disappointed. Fido's burger is better and nearby. And Broadway Brewhouse has a huge selection. So, go to Brown's for the right reasons, and you'll have a great time.

Denise C

The chili is so great - and the fact that it is still the same two railcars that make up the bar and kitchen is very cool. Ask the waitress to see their entry in the book Hamburger America. Great history - and chili!

Jack McClure

Excellent (& sneaky) burger dive! Looks so small but lots of room. Awesome service. Awesome food. No frills cause they're not needed here. I wish I lived closer.....

Bryan Griffith

Exactly the kind of no BS country diner I was hoping for. Wait staff is cheery and personable, burger was...just a good burger (nothing fancy/gourmet/organic/grass-fed etc), and the beer was pretty much cold and American. If you're looking for the place Hank Hill would go for dinner this is it.

Jim Brown

It's a great little dive with great food. Don't expect a big menu just the basics but it's all great, a hamburger like mom would make. The staff and folks hanging out are a good friendly bunch and you never know who's going to be playing.

Kim Noseworthy

Delicious as always. I've been coming to Brown's for 20 years and the food is always fast, fresh and scrumptious. The staff is always friendly and it's a great atmosphere to catch up and hang out.

Webb McQuiddy

Love Browns Diner. It is a Nashville institution. Fabulous burgers and the catfish ain't bad either. Order either with a cold beer and tell Daphne I said hello!

Samantha Kay

Dive-y for sure. I loved it, it was great for a quick bite. It is hard to spot from the road, so keep your eyes open. It isn't anything glamorous but if you want a simple burger and a beer definitely drop by.

Jody Nelson

Same as it always has been.... great handmade backyard style burgers! A Nashville staple. Brown's Diner is proof positive that some things should never change.

Kevin Beasley

Burger was decent nothing to write home about. Waitress keep telling people they are the oldest restaurant in the state. Which is an absolute lie. It looks like it is about to fall down. Maybe that's why she thinks they are the oldest???

Keith Corbin

Great service! Great burger! Fried chicken sandwich was outstanding as well. Very cold beer. This place reminds me of what Nashville was.

Conrad C Hanafee

I haven't been yet but I'm going on my cousins thoughts. She said it is a local type pub that has been there for years. Her daughter lives close by and they visit often. She said it is very friendly, a neighborhood crowd more or less. Definitely on my list ! thanks Gail

Bill Bois

Some folks rave about the burgers. They're not at a gourmet level, but they're a good, reliable burger. Best burger in town? Probably not, but I'd be happy to make 'em like these at home.

Isiaih Consuegra

Burgers are great value for the flavor and the good quality beef. Meanwhile the fries while cheap are bland and the grilled cheese was too.

Amelia Smoak

Browns diner is a small hole in the wall type of place where there's a couple of TV's, budweiser on draft, and friendly but not nosy service. Their burgers and hot dogs are good, as are their fries. You won't find any foodie items here, but you also won't spend a lot of money and you know what you're getting. Their hot dogs are my favorite, with mustard and pickles. A friend of mine loves their Frito pie.

Sandi Hedgcoth

Best burger ever, fresh, thick, juicy, just like home grilled, nothing like your average restaurant prefrozen burger. Fries were as avg as everyone else. But that burger!!

LETITBTommy B

Great little hidden gem in the hustle and bustle of Vanderbilt. I feel at home here. The burgers are delicious!! Staff is very friendly..

Phil Fowler

Great cheeseburger. Cassie is wonderful.

William Fridrich

Wonderful Brown's waitress Pamela discusses her reading of the contemporary western mystery "Rope Burn" with author Bruce Most. If you like a local dive you will love Brown's, casual and calm. Great burgers, fries and Beer. Thank you Pamela!

Carter Smith

Awesome dive. Great food for a fair price.

Jacob Gibson

Cheap, old, a little dirty, and absolutely perfect. This place is everything a simple burger shack should be cold beer, simple burgers, french fries, nothing fancy and it does it absolutely perfectly.

John Williams

As a 55 native Nashvillian still over the years the best burger hands down. Try the fried fish sandwich as well, this to will knock your socks off.

liz pirtle

Great environment. Awesome food and services. But they need another waitress and chef to help out, along with the ones that are there. Wish they had sweet tea and some gluten free food too

Jonathan Gowan

Very good burger & a neat experience!!

Louis Jordan

Good burgers and beer. One of the sassiest and friendliest waitresses in Nashville. Run down atmosphere and wonderful.

Bob Farnette

Been going to Brown's since 1965. Back then it was just the bar section in the front, with a patio and picnic table out back. Dining room added later. Cold beer, great cheeseburgers, pork barbecue and fries. When I lived in Nashville '65-'68 and '86-'01, it was my hangout. Bartender Gordie is a huge hockey fan from Detroit area. Eclectic bar crowd from laborers to lawyers to professors to musicians. Bob Farnette West Bloomfield Michigan

Amelia Rousseau

Classic Nashville joint! Simple burgers fries and beer. No fancy burgers here just the classic. Doesn't get much better. Perfectly crispy fries!

jason hari

Good burgers, was a little skeptical from the street, but I went with someone who highly endorsed it and wasn't disappointed. They were setting up for live music, but we left before they started playing.

jose rodriguez

Best burger in Nashville. Crunchy fresh fries. Good cold beer. Come here every week.

Mike Stanfill

Brown's Diner and Rotier's Restaurant are tied for "Nashville's Best Burger" by The Nashville Scene, a local paper that does an annual "Best of Nashville", where their readers vote for best in food, entertainment, and more. Highly recommended!

R. Sellers

Brown's diner was my Sunday afternoon place to grab an ice cold brew, and a big juicy burger with a heapin pile of fries, as I waited for my laundry to finish doing its thing at the laundro across the street, low key, fast service, and reasonable prices made Brown's a personal favorite of mine...highly recommend...

Scott Staton

Don't let the looks fool you. Great burgers!

Dead Flowers

Possibly my favorite place in the world to eat. Definitely the best burger in town. Been coming here for over 20 years and I still love it!

Cynthia Dunn

Best burger in town. New owner making renovation. Sounded good

Sera Huff

Good food and nice people but very grungy. The entrance of the place has the feeling of a stuffy trailer, but if you're after a good burger to go this is a good local watering hole.

George Felton

Good times, great live music and excellent burgers.

Bob Keim

Browns is just Browns. Don't try to compare it with anything else. You may see some of the most influential people in country music at Browns, but you won't recognize them.

Don Ray

Had lunch here for the first time in 30+ years. Still serve a delicious hamburger.

Desirae Williams

Great Burgers !! Fast serving. It's an amazing place. Its a hole in the wall but its sooo worth it .

David McCann

Great spot off the hustle of Nashvilles downtown, had a proper lunch and a cool one, then on our way. I'd go back.

Jessica Black

Old town classic. All the locals know Browns.

Dew

I love this place. Been coming bere since i was a kid. The chili, bbq, hush-puppies and burgers are great! The price is right too!

Taum Prince

Odd experience. I don't have words to describe, and do it justice. The burgers are pretty good.

klinkerpopper

Friendly staff and delicious juicy burgers. Yes it's a dive, but it's a great one! The burgers and fries are delicious.

Bryan Zeigler

Great people great food. Glad to see nothing has changed since the last time I was here 20 years ago. It's been around since the 30's for a reason.

Doug Hirst

My favorite burger joint for 4 decades, they do it right! Live entertainment was gravy!

Kevin M

You can tell that this place has been here a while. I feel like a few health and building codes are being violated. Burger and fries are awesome though. Friendly staff.

Dropping Dimes

The burgers here are excellent. Definitely made fresh. Would definitely eat a burger here again.

Scott Orr

A Nashville classic. The burgers, beer and people are the greatest. I've been coming here for years and plan to keep on as long as its here.

Bill Latimer

Some of the best burgers & coldest beer in town.

Chip Bendle

Nashville original. Loads of character and a damn good burger. Nothing has changed for decades and that's what makes this place so special.

Aaron Gant

Locals only. If you've ridden on a peddle tavern, electric scooter, are part of a bachelorette party, or are wearing a cowboy hat please find your way back down to Broadway or walk on over to The Frothy Monkey on 12th.

Alex Linstrom

A diner thats been there since the beginning of time. Actually of my time. Great burgers and fries. Beer is cheap and plenty.

Kevin White

A good burger, but a little too down-and-dirty on dining area. And, I'm sorry, but the service is not great.

Michael Siebesma

Best Music in the city on Wednesnight. A well kept secret. Awsome people. Great band. Best Sax player in Nashville. Loved it.

twana chick

Still a great burger and fries, no frills, great price at $9. Thanks for staying open. Hope folks support this treasure!

Terry Lancaster : Writer • Storyteller

Brown's is an OG Nashville treasure. Let's hope the new owners don't mess with them burgers!

David Morris

We stayed within walking distance so we stopped in to grab burgers and fries. Food was very good and staff was great.

Hadley Peterson

Great food! Good prices. Fun atmosphere. Friendly waitresses. Couldn't recommend this place more for dinner or a drink.

Chris Wiggins

Known for their burger, it was ok but I think this place is more historic than a dive for great good.

Janice Peck

First place we ate when we got into town Recomended by Bnb down the street.in walking distance. Great burger and fries.

Chris Pope

Hidden gem. Great hamburgers. Reasonable prices. My favorite restaurant in the area.

Barbara Neeley

Wonderful burgers. Great atmosphere. Terrific serve by Margaret

Jeff Shoulders

Been going there for 35 years, best cheese burger in Nashville

Wade McCurdy

Best burger in town! Legendary clientele! More singing waitresses than... anywhere!

Nick Cheech

Best no frills burger I’ve ever had in my life.

Mr. Ress

Amazing food! Great waitress! All around, the 'whole-in-the-wall' authentic Nashvillean place!

S Taylor

The best burger it's delicious! You must have one!

Kyle H

One of the last authentic places left in Nashville. Great burgers.

A Martin

Best burger and fries in town. And the people are unforgetable. A Nashville landmark.

John Haury

Great chili and best cheese burger in Nashville. Nice servers.

Sophi Robertson

Oldy and a goody! Best burger in town with staff that can not be beat 😁 …

benjamen payne

They serve the best cheeseburger. So good, I have them sent to me when I'm on tour.

Rebecca Shaw

Great burgers & good hush puppies! A fave Nashville dive for burgers and a beer.

Robin Brown

Hasn't changed much in the 40+ years I've been visiting. A Nashville classic.

Margaret Fawbush

Great burger. What a great place to eat from the grill.

Charlie Adams

Good food and good service for a Historic location in Nashville. Reasonable prices for Nashville.

Roger Dereske

Great little dive. Looks like a local hangout, great friendly waitress and top notch burgers. We'll be back...

Carla Porter

Place has been here forever. Good food, friendly service, fun place to go if you want good southern eats and friendly conversation

Chris Ray

Great little lunch spot. Good chili cold beer and friendly staff. Very reasonably priced.

Emma Cherry

I absolutely loved the cheeseburgers and loaded chili fries!!

JoAnna Davies

Went with some friends and it was lowkey...the lady who served us was amazingly nice and polite ...the food was really good and the wait time wasnt very long...definitely would go back

Chris Headon

Stunning diner with amazing food.

Brandon Lee

When you aren't picky, this place is a solid bet. Get a burger or two and some fries. Have a drink at the bar. Relaxing, at home feel.

Borys Kusyk

Loved the burgers. A new go to place when we visit our daughter.

Lacey Benson

A damn good burger and french fries. Nothing else needs to be said! Friendly waitress too!

frances mckenzie

Great ambiance. Very good hamburger. Love the history.

Darilyn Stringer

Great service. Great food. Needs to be made handicapped accessable. Otherwise, a Nashville treasure.

Stuart Landstreet

Great burgers and fries. Live bands during the weekends and a great old diner feel.

Tom Littrell

Great place for a beer and burger, not fancy, just a great neighborhood bar.

Davis Barkdull

Very interesting place with lots of history. Great burgers!

Angela O'Neill

Best no frills burger joint in Nashville! A lovely staple!

Shawn P Maloney

Hadn't been in years, nice to see the great server Pam still taking great care of people!

Julia

Awesome burger. Great waitress. Need to go back soon.

Stacy Waldron

Love Brown's Diner. The burgers are good and the hush puppies are AMAZING.

Stephen Robinson

Great burgers, great prices, never full of bachelorette parties. Perfect.

Tom Lewis

The servers were very nice and. Apable and the burger and fries were great.

Myra Broslat

Best burgers ever. I've loved this place forever.

Mike Umphres

Best burgers in town with the friendliest service. Beers are cold as well.

David Wise

Davis Raines music and food , old fashion cheeseburgers, great atmosphere, friendly staff, just a Great time whenever I visit

Megan Drinkwater

This is a great little spot to get some basic beer. The crowd is great, and it's very as antiqueish.

Leanne Reece

Perfect little greasy spoon. Great burgers and cold beer.

Nadia Ehtesham

Good food but the decor is awful the staff didnt even pay attention to us so we ended up waiting 45 minutes for are food.

Kevin Henderson

Still one of the best burgers in Nashville.

Scott Forsell

Great burgers, nice folks.

April Sharpe

99 years plus and the food and service and friendly staff will never tarnish some of the best food in Friendship you could have

Al

Always eat at Brown's when I am in Nashville. How could a place with a pic of Cowboy Jack on the wall not be good?

Michael Bateman

Another little locals only hole in the wall. Great burgers.

Pam Phelps

Loved it

John Boatman

Always the best burger, always the coldest mug

Blake Baldassari

Great burger live music and a classic Nashville vibe

Bob Heriges

Loved the history along with great burgers,slaw and chille.

Tony Armani

Great atmosphere.burgers..staff..and great musicians that are legendary..

Dale Ridgill

Old facility but clean. Great burgers. Friendly staff

Bob Henderson

Impossible burger good too!

William Michael

Blue was right..Gordey sux.. if Gordey was a hammer and you were a nail..you'd never never get slammed phock you Gordey

Beverly Turner

Love it. Neighborhood feel. Food good and priced reasonable. Music wonderful.

John Grealish

Kind of a dive no real diner food amazing Burger every neighbor should have 1

John Fentress

Favorite cheeseburger of all time, add grilled onions, make it a double, and don't forget the fries.

tim fuller

Still one of the best cheese burgers in town!!

Kaylah Brown

Great people, good food, great prices. A true Nashville native favorite.

Chelsea Pena

Fantastic service; well- seasoned, hot, fresh hamburgers; clean tables.

Rodney Phariss

Wonderful cheeseburger and friendly service.

Kathy Bloodworth

it was a good burger... not Great ... just good

Kai Colucci

Just get a burger and a pitcher of bud (only thing on draft) and you'll enjoy it

Mike Griffin

Landmark in Nashville. Best burger in middle Tennessee.

Greg White

Awesome burgers & friendly staff 😋

Clint Genoble

Old skool Nashville...best burgers in town

Martin Burns

Michael and Eleanna are in from NY so we went in for a real hamburger.

xharles pp

I love browns diner so far I just came in today and right when I walked through the door I fell in love

Jim Robinson

Great lunch spot Terry and gang Jay and friends weekly music

Joe First

A real Old Nashville experience with live music and best rated burgers.

Heath Hatcher

That place is great. A real classic Nashville vibe.

Dan Gil

Great burgers and beer for a non-fussy crowd. Pretty cheap too.

Josh Moquin

Grab you a burger, fries, and a cold beer. Great, unique place.

Richard Exton

Whats not to love. Great burgers and affordable beer

John Butler

Eclectic old Nashville grill, bar & live music - love it

David Cooper

Always 5 star... Never had bad service or food..

David Henderson

Best hamburger in years. I'll be back with friends

Christopher Sharp

Cheap pitchers and solid burgers.

Jerry Krogman

Great cheese burger. Comes with all the toppings.

Rosemary Gong

Really good burger with nice people!

Dustin Grinnell

Great burger and homey atmosphere.

Jon Hill

Loved it

James Walton

Good food, safe Covid-19 precautions and space

Tommy Ratton

One of the best hole in the wall burger joints around.

William Arnold

Great atmosphere -- come on Wed nights for excellent music too.

Kathy Woehler

Always great and servers from Heaven! No wonder it's been there 91 years!

sativa chardonnay

best place in town. don’t tell tourists 😉🤫😎 …

Eric Dunham

Great Burger's and wonderful staff!!

Debra Tufford

Its life eating at home, but I didn't have to cook in do dishes.

Emily R Barton

Classic, not overpriced, delicious what more do you want

Dan Azam

Great neighborhood bar and good burgers

WM Brown (WBE)

No frills, good burger, fun staff.

Herky Williams

Old time favorite. Cheeseburger with grilled onions is a 10.

Dawn Crago

Old fashioned REAL MEAT burgers and fountian Pepsi.

Sean Scott

Great burgers and good atmosphere

David Cook

Great burgers, cool atmosphere

Jim Akers

As it has been since I first started going in 1981...a jewel in the rough...

Patrick Keohane

Best Dive bar burger in Nashville

Sheryl Gillahan

Best burger I ever had!!!

Donato Rivera

Small menu, excellent food and good service

Brandon McNeil

Amazing Burgers! Southern hospitality

Tim Cherry

Delicious cheeseburgers. Great service.

D L

Fantastic hamburger... Friendly service

Raymond Purtle

Great burger and fries AAA+++

Casey Summar

A Nashville treasure! Great burgers and grilled cheese.

Roger Gallagher

Fascinating old Nashville diner with live music.

Emlyn O'Regan

Always order the cheeseburger, it's awesome

Alan Rocky

Friendly staff great burgers.

Darlene Andrews

Best burgers in town!

Elizabeth Phillips

Great dive bar and Daphne is the best!

Joe L

The epitome of a dive bar. If that is what you are looking for it won't disappoint.

Robert Jackson

The patty melt is amazing!

Troy S

Great old burger joint in Nashville

Cory Williams

You should never go here. I don't want my favorite place in town to be ruined.

devin pena

Best burger joint around town

MrSmashNMash

Historic location, great hamburgers!

Kathy Alderman

Limited bar style menu...burgers, fish, etc..

Ray Vallone

Great burger and hospitality

Gary Halstead

Friendly people, good foid, cold beer

patrick nichols

Just plain good, plus you never know who you may bump into there.

Gaines Hanks

Best burger in Nashville!

Gus Eiting

Great Hamburger and Chile soup.

Chris Holmes

A true Nashville gem and the burger is where it's at.

A W

Great burger and beer joint

itsYing yang panda twins

Burgers are soooooo good!

James Griffin

Little part of old Nashville... Fun dive environment

Tommy Zadick

Local hangout. Good burgers.

Stacie Slay Smith

Cold beer and fantastic hamburger!

David Ford

Still as good as it gets in Music City.

John Kelley

It burned down and it still looks the same awesome place.

Rita Newcomb

Very friendly good food

Bob Day

Great place. Long time favorite!

Taylor Sharp

Great burgers and service

Zach Bogard

Best burger in town!

Gary Elmore

Best burger on the corner!

unkindkey 3

Good old fashion burgers.

Ed Childers

Fantastic. Always good. Always has been.

Phil Welsh

Best Hamburgers in town!

Joseph Pellecchia

Entertainment-Jay,Toni and Scott

Billman

Best burgers in town.

Ned Horton

Classic. Ice cold Buds, burgers and fries.

Richard H

Best burger in Nashville

dawn b

Best hamburgers in Nashville

Rusty Riddle

Same great buggers that they had all along

Michael Redman

Excellent service and good food.

Kim Turman

Always delicious!

Neal Carter

Always a great cheeseburger

Tim Vantrease

Best cheeseburger in Nashville

Tim Vantrease

Best cheeseburger in Nashville

Remen Henriquez

Best burger in town

Dylan Starer

Greatest burger ever!!!!

jere sue adams

Always great food.

Carla Jane Pax

Best hamburgers in town

Cotton EyedEm

Great fun little place!

George Trojak

Old run down place with good food

Lee Hildebrand

Order the hot dogs!!!

Jim Whitfield

Love the burgers

buddy reid

Good food

Zac Davis

Best hamburger in town

Ben Ford

Great burger!

Bambi Windrow

Good place for quick lunch

Mike Ghist

Great burger!

Skip Bibb

Love this place, icon nashville

David Boyle

Good music. Good vibe.

Jonathan Davis

A must.

Doc Jim

Great burgers!

D Park

Good burgers.

Jonathan Whitfield

Good burgers.

Scott Howard

Great place for lunch.

Shane Smith

Great Hamburgers!

Andy King

A true Nashville classic .

Brian Kissee

Love it for what it is. Try it.

Stephen Humble

Nashville's finest.

Timothy Smith

Food was great

Brett Dabdoub

Great lunch spot

Chris Haga

Good cheeseburger!

J.D.

Always Browns Diner!

Darren Dsouza

Miranda is amazing!

Thomas Enoch

Good for the price

Christa Forcinelli

Always great!

Josie Jackson

This place was delicious!

Mitchell Gambill

Great burger

Jon Coonce

Legendary

Lynetta Alexander

I like burgers

Shawn Michaud

Always awesome!

Glenn Whelan

Great burger

Andy Warner

Great dive.

Steven Morton

It was fine!

brad jackson

Love Brown's

Nate Chappell

Ml

Kelly Stovall Baskin

Nashville icon

Fail

The burgers...THE BURGERS!!!!

Fred Henley

Great place

USA Babe007

Great Burger

Colby C

Blast from the past

Jean Frank

Best local place to check out. Great burger!

Matt Greer Music

All I can say is the burger lived up to the hype and history. Very friendly service, too.

Michele Anelli

(Translation) You can find the real hamburger here. A place away from the center and away from tourists (like us ahahaha). Friendly staff, very good prices. (Original) Il vero hamburger lo trovi qui. Un locale lontano dal centro e lontano dai turisti (come noi ahahaha). Personale gentile, prezzi molto buoni.

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