Shoney's

3.9
4576 reviews

About

American RestaurantFamily Style RestaurantBurger JointBreakfast RestaurantRestaurant
Family dining destination for over 75 years. Serving freshly prepared, All-American food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fresh, healthy menu + All You Care To Eat Fresh Food Bar and legendary desserts. Since 1947, Shoney's® has served fresh, tasty food at affordable prices in a place that feels just like home. We have a plentiful variety of menu choices to satisfy just about any appetite; including mouthwatering menu items like our fresh, never frozen All American Burger or our nearly famous Hot Fudge Cake. And what trip to Shoney's® is complete without a stop at our Freshly Prepared All You Care to Eat Fresh Food Bar? With restaurants in 18 states, there's a good chance Shoney's® is in your neighborhood ready to serve you and your friends and family. Whether you're in your hometown or on the road, we invite you to come in and enjoy an American slice of life.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable

Location

Shoney's
546 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN
37214, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
4,576 reviews
5 stars
2,177
4 stars
998
3 stars
634
2 stars
317
1 star
450

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customer experiences with service varied widely, with some praising attentive staff while others reported long waits and inattentive service.

Food Quality

Food quality received mixed reviews; some customers enjoyed the buffet and specific dishes, while others complained about overcooked or stale items.

Pricing Concerns

Many customers felt that the prices were high relative to the quality and variety of food offered, leading to dissatisfaction.

Cleanliness Issues

Several reviews mentioned cleanliness problems, particularly in the dining area and restrooms, impacting overall dining experience.

Ambience

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally described as pleasant and inviting, with some noting it encouraged longer stays.
  • LS
    Lisa Sims
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Very impressed. Clean. Food was fresh and delicious. No one was just a standing around. Everyone was helping customers and cleaning
  • LG
    Lyle Gamble
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    I cant believe its been 28 years since Ive returned. The bacon: Think about it. Where else can you gorge on thick smoked quality strips at the price of a single pack in the supermarket? Grits perfected. Clean buffet stand. Service is quick and professional. 4 plates later and I'm done.
  • SD
    sue drullinger
    Nov 13, 2025
    5.0
    Like a lot of other reviews we had not been to a Shoney 's in 2-3 decades, the restaurant chain left Missouri long ago so, when we saw this one in Nashville we knew that we had to go. It was just as we remembered with the buffet and menu choices. This place was very clean had great service and the food was delicious. Try it, you won't be disappointed. 5*👍
  • TW
    Tonya Wilburn
    Nov 4, 2025
    1.0
    I'm sitting here at the bar to place a to go order. None greeted mer at the door, no one had come to the bar though several people have seen me sitting here and I've been here for at least 5 minutes. When addressed staff about my experi this far they were argumentative. So sad it's the only Shoneys in Nashville and has poor service. I'll never come back.
  • AC
    Aniruddha Roy Choudhury
    Nov 3, 2025
    5.0
    I wasn’t aware that Shoney’s is so famous among everyone. We pulled up to Shoney’s at Donelson Pike, TN after a very long drive and we were extremely hungry and tired. It was around 8:30 PM and the restaurant was almost empty at this point. The ambience, the service and the food - all three of them were great. We were attended by Sierra and her service was great. We ordered the All American Burger with fries and the Smashburgers with the onion rings. Overall a very nice experience.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shoney's

What type of cuisine does Shoney's in Nashville serve?

Shoney's in Nashville serves freshly prepared, All-American food including breakfast, lunch, and dinner with items like All-American Burger, Hot Fudge Cake, and an All You Care To Eat Fresh Food Bar.

What are the opening hours of Shoney's in Nashville?

Shoney's Nashville is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.