Best Greek Restaurants in Nashville (2026)

Cafe Rakka has been a Hendersonville fixture long enough that regulars measure their loyalty in years, not visits. The lamb gyro and mixed grill platter are the anchors, and the kitchen keeps both fresh and consistent. It is the kind of family-run place in Sumner County where the staff knows what they are doing and the portions back it up. For Greek food north of the city, this is the one to know.

Greko runs a tight, counter-service operation in Nashville proper, and the beef gyro wrap on housemade pita is the thing to get. Greek fries with feta hold up whether dining in or picking up, and the kitchen moves quickly enough to work for a weekday lunch. Portions are solid, prices stay reasonable, and the staff keeps the line moving. Straightforward, consistent, and easy to return to.

Over in Brentwood (Williamson County), Mediterranean Cuisine punches well above its price point. The lamb gyro, spanakopita, and moussaka are all on the menu, the food reads as genuinely fresh, and the room stays quiet enough for a relaxed lunch. Prices are among the gentlest on this list, making it the practical pick for families in the Brentwood and Franklin area who want real Mediterranean cooking without a long tab.

Sam's Kabab Gyro earns its repeat business the old-fashioned way: the food is fresh on every visit, the lamb gyro platter and mixed grill combo are consistently well-executed, and the prices stay fair. Regulars come weekly. The staff and ownership keep the place clean and hospitable, and the chicken kabab is worth adding to any order. Counter-service pace, neighborhood prices, reliable kitchen.

House of Gyros runs a build-your-own setup that lets diners customize the traditional gyro the way they want it. The tzatziki is well-made, the fries come out hot, and the kitchen handles both dine-in and delivery orders with care. Staff are responsive even when customers call with menu questions during a pickup order. It is a low-price, no-fuss counter spot that delivers on the basics every time.

Zorba Cafe in Smyrna (Rutherford County) has built a strong enough reputation that locals rely on it for catering and meal trains, not just weeknight dinners. The gyros are notably lean and fresh rather than greasy, the tzatziki is well-seasoned, and portions are generous. The room is bright and the staff knowledgeable. For anyone spending time in the Smyrna or Murfreesboro corridor, it earns two visits in a week without complaint.

Greek Cafe Grill does the lunch special right: the gyro sandwich with fries features roasted lamb carved from the spit, and the portion is sized to satisfy. The chicken platter runs large. Nothing sits under a heat lamp all afternoon here; the kitchen turns food fresh, and the service keeps pace. For a reliable, full-plate Greek lunch in Nashville, the gyro platter is the order.

Kabob Gyros is a no-frills counter spot in Nashville that covers the basics at a price that makes sense for a casual dinner. The chicken gyro and mixed grill kabob platter hit the craving without a long wait, and the staff handles the room with patience and friendliness. It is not the most ambitious room on this list, but for a quick, budget-friendly plate of Greek food on the Nashville side of the county line, it gets the job done.