Rolf and Daughters sits on Taylor Street in Germantown, working with local farmers to keep its menu tied to the seasons while its in-house pasta program stays constant. The wine list leans on small, family-run wineries farming sustainably, and the back bar stocks an eclectic range of amari, eau de vie, agave spirits, and whiskeys to support a cocktail menu built around independent spirit producers. The room is meant to feel both special and comfortable rather than trend-chasing.
Regulars come back for the bucatini, a bread course, and beef tartare, alongside a standout chicken entree and vegetable dishes that shift with what's in season. Bar seating runs alongside the dining room, and the staff has a reputation for speaking knowledgeably about both the food and the drink program.
Michelin selected Rolf and Daughters in its 2025 American South guide, and the restaurant's chef was named a James Beard Foundation Best Chef finalist in 2022. It's part of Rolf & Daughters Hospitality, alongside sister restaurants Good As Folk and Junior.
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AWARDMichelin Guide Selected2025
AWARDJames Beard Foundation Best Chef, finalist2022
AWARDJames Beard Foundation Best Chef, semifinalist, carried by the chef2020
CRITICCovered by Nashville Scene
RATINGS4.6 stars across 1,392 reviews3 sources