Tennessee, United States
Enjoy Southern classics and seafood in a cozy, wood-paneled setting at Cock of the Walk in Nashville. Offers dine-in, takeout, and delivery options.
4.1 / 5
Guest rating
2,704
Reviews
Southern Restaurant (US)
Cuisine
Tennessee
City
$10–20
Price level
Closed
Cock of the Walk serves Southern comfort food with a focus on fried catfish, chicken, shrimp, and classic steaks prepared in peanut oil. Located in Nashville, the warm wood-paneled interior offers a casual and cozy atmosphere that suits both solo diners and groups.
The menu includes popular dishes such as skillet cornbread, turnip greens, and homemade coleslaw, alongside a variety of beverages including cocktails and coffee. Practical visit details include onsite parking and full accessibility features, making it easier for all patrons to enjoy the experience.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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When Cock of the Walk is open during the week.
Closed
Central Tennessee, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Cock of the Walk.
What recent guests say after dining at Cock of the Walk.
Based on 2,704 guest reviews
KJP
Jun 29, 2026"Not many patrons when we arrived for dinner, so I was a bit apprehensive about eating here. We were pleasantly surprised with how good the food was. Other than salads, everything is fried, which I dont typically eat, but it was all very light and tasty. Service was fairly quick, not overly friendly waitstaff, but it was ok."
Jay Smith
Jun 05, 2026"Excellent service, very tasty food and a unique atmosphere makes for a fun and enjoyable restaurant experience. Fried catfish, chicken and shrimp were all incredible as were the pot of greens and the skillet cornbread. My only complaints would be the prices are a bit high and you really need pure butter for that hot cornbread. Also, I loved the plates, cups and pots that you eat from, very unique."
Melanie Cline Lozon
May 24, 2026"We stop in everytime were in Nashville. The ice cold tin cups & pickled onions are the best! Food was great too. Hubby had catfish & I had the Ribeye & brocolli Ribeye was better than most steakhouses. Ill add tge ranch dressing on my salad was good too."
Jason McCree
May 15, 2026"Food was really good. I love the greens and the catfish and the hush puppies were crispy and delicious."
Bubbles Return
May 14, 2026"Love the country fried catfish and chicken served family style. My family and I really enjoy our meals at Cock of the Walk. Great food. Plenty of it. Service is fast and efficient. Friendly employees from start to finish. Highly recommend"
Marilyn Watts
Apr 15, 2026"We had a big party come and Alex took great care of us. It was a great meal, we got the sampler. Alex kept our drinks full and remembered all of our orders and flip our corn bread, the highest flip we've seen. The hostess was very welcoming and our food was great. I like how they serve the fixings (sides) in pots. It makes for an intimate meal. We had a good time. Cock of the Walk is one of the few restaurants that's been around. Alot if history there. Go see them!"
Deborah Daniels
Mar 29, 2026"The reviews seemed to be all over the place about this restaurant. I had a cousin that ate here several years ago and enjoyed it and recommended that we stop by. We are so glad we stopped and ate lunch at this restaurant. It is a little pricey but the food is wonderful and the serving size is plentiful. We shared the full catfish plate that came with 4 filets, ample fries, bucket of coleslaw, couple of hush puppies and water. We also ordered the pot of mustard greens for 2-3 people.. The skillet cornbread was wonderful. Joseph was a wonderful waiter and he flipped that cornbread 8-10 times and landed it perfectly back in the skillet. We had a great experience!"
Amy Riddle
Mar 15, 2026"I'm so sad this place closed. It's been a go to for our family since I was young in the 80's. Seems management changed or gave up on caring? I don't know, but all I do know if I will always have the best memories of the pond out front, the GIANT rocking chair inside, and the servers flipping cornbread up into the air out of a cast iron skillet and somehow, always catch it. Not to mention the amazing slaw, pickled onions, fried pickles, those aluminum cups with the handle, etc. So many good things used to happen in those wooden halls and rooms."
Common questions about dining at Cock of the Walk are addressed below to help with visit planning.
Dining options include dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering services, offering flexibility for various preferences.
Yes, the establishment features wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating arrangements.
Families are accommodated with high chairs and a kids' menu, making it suitable for children of different ages.
Most offerings fall within the $10 to $20 range, covering lunch and dinner selections.
Reservations are accepted, which can help reduce wait times during busy dining periods.
Menus center on Southern specialty dishes and seafood, with various fried items prepared in peanut oil along with steak options.
There are multiple parking options including free street parking, free and paid lots, and on-site parking to suit visitors’ needs.
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