Business Details
31 Years
experience
Award-Winning Southern Comfort Food in Historic Nashville
Founded in 1995, Monell's At The Manor has become a Nashville institution through our commitment to authentic Southern comfort food served in a welcoming, family-style setting. Our original Germantown location, housed in a historic 1905 Victorian home, offers daily-changing menus featuring Southern classics like skillet fried chicken, cheese grits, and biscuits and gravy. We pride ourselves on preserving the warmth and hospitality of a traditional Southern boarding house while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and service.With multiple locations including our elegant Monell's At The Manor at the Manor wedding venue, we serve over 650 guests on our busiest days while maintaining the intimate charm that made us a local favorite. Our team combines decades of culinary expertise with a deep respect for Nashville's cultural heritage to create memorable dining experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Services
Southern Dining
Wedding Catering
Rehearsal Dinners
Breakfast Service
Event Catering
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We serve daily-changing Southern classics in a historic Nashville setting
- Our family-style dining fosters community and authentic Southern hospitality
- Multiple venues accommodate events from intimate breakfasts to 400-guest weddings
- Award-winning catering available for off-site events and holiday meals
- We maintain traditional Southern cooking methods with modern quality standards
Associations and certifications
- TripAdvisor #1 Best American Cuisine
- Wedding Wires Couples Choice Award
- USA Today #1 Soul Food
- Zagat Nashvilles Best Soul and Southern Food
What people say
Award-winning service
Authentic Southern charm
Daily-changing menus
Historic venues
Family-style dining
Services
Southern Dining
Our signature family-style dining features daily Southern classics like skillet fried chicken, cheese grits, and biscuits and gravy. Meals include meats, vegetables, salads, and desserts served communally at large tables. The rotating menu preserves traditional recipes while incorporating seasonal ingredients.
Wedding Catering
We provide full-service wedding catering at our historic Monell's At The Manor at the Manor location. Packages accommodate 40-400 guests with options ranging from casual breakfasts to formal plated dinners. Services include venue access, premium linens, professional coordination, and customized Southern menus.
Rehearsal Dinners
Our rehearsal dinners feature four-course Southern meals served family-style with 18% gratuity included. The $27.95/person package includes meats, vegetables, salads, and desserts. Minimum 40 guests required with options for private dining spaces and customized menus.
Breakfast Service
We serve traditional Southern breakfasts seven days a week featuring smoked sausage, country ham, biscuits and gravy, and cheese grits. The menu includes both la carte and fixed-price options with hours extending until 1pm on Saturdays. Recognized as Nashville's Best Brunch by the Nashville Scene.
Event Catering
Our catering options include drop-off meals, box lunches, and by-the-pound fried chicken. Services cover breakfast, lunch, and dinner events with seasonal holiday meal pre-orders. We offer both onsite and offsite catering with customizable menus for corporate and private functions.
People
Michael King
Owner
Founder of Monell's At The Manor since 1995, Michael transformed a historic Germantown home into Nashville's most celebrated Southern restaurant. With no initial savings but five credit cards, he built the business into a multi-location institution while preserving its authentic charm.
Questions
What makes Monell's At The Manor' Southern dining experience unique?
Our family-style service encourages communal dining, while daily-changing menus ensure fresh, seasonal ingredients. The historic Germantown location preserves 1905 Victorian architecture with original features intact.
Do you offer catering for non-wedding events?
Yes, we provide catering for corporate events, holiday parties, and private functions. Options include drop-off meals, box lunches, and by-the-pound fried chicken with both onsite and offsite service available.
What wedding packages are available?
We offer four wedding packages ranging from $6,500 to $24,900. Options include venue access, catering services, premium linens, professional coordination, and customized Southern menus for 40-400 guests.
Are gift cards available for purchase?
Digital gift cards are available through Square, with physical cards also sold at all Monell's At The Manor locations. Gift cards make perfect presents for any occasion celebrating Southern cuisine.
What are your holiday meal options?
Seasonal holiday catering includes pre-order Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for large groups. These traditional Southern feasts feature our signature dishes and sell out annually, requiring advance reservations.
