4 Dining Experiences in Nashville Worth Booking

1.General Jackson Showboat Lunch or Dinner Cruise in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,362 reviews · from $111Our pick

Ride Nashville’s historically recreated General Jackson Showboat for about four hours, with hotel pickup from select downtown hotels, a Southern lunch or dinner, and live music, comedy, or dancing. Choose daylight for city views or dinner for an orchestra-backed show. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals require advance notice.

“Great cruise, lunch and show Enjoyed the other guests at our table for lunch Everything clean and well kept”

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2.General Jackson Showboat Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 178 reviews · from $138

Spend about four hours aboard Nashville’s General Jackson Showboat, with dinner in the Victorian Theater, live Tennessee music, and skyline views from the Cumberland River. The evening includes round-trip transport options, English-language assistance, and wheelchair access.

“The food and show were great however we're not given enough time to eat then go outside and take pictures before the show begins.”

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3.Nashville Craft Cocktails & Fine Dining Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · from $179Top rated

Meet your guide at the Hermitage Hotel for brandy milk punch, a smoked whiskey Old Fashioned, seasonal cocktails, and Southern bites. Walk between three downtown venues, enjoy Ellington’s views, and finish with contemporary art at Bankers Alley Hotel. Guides such as Stefanie, Lauren, and Rachel have led this small-group tour.

“Stefanie was amazing! We had a great time and can’t wait to tell all our friends about it!we loved everything about it!”

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4.The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Franklin, TN

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95Best value

At The Dinner Detective in Franklin, you eat a four-course dinner while costumed detectives and undercover actors stage a present-day murder in real time. Question other diners, follow table clues, and name the culprit before the Top Sleuth prize is awarded. English, business casual, age 15 and up.

“Communication between customer and Viator was terrible. Upon arrival we learned there was a choice of entrees. We had no prior knowledge of this. The “murder” story was confusing. The guests at our table were unsure of what clues we were trying to solve, and we were not given enough time to explore the clues. In the end, it was a wild guess made by all in trying to solve the crime. The murderer was obvious, but the clues and script did not lead you to the murderer’s motive. It was still a fun evening, but I would not go again.”

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