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Dalts American Grill

38 White Bridge Rd, Nashville, TN, 37205
  • (615) 352-8121
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  • Maria K.

    Dalt's is a really cool Nashville treasure. The food isn't fancy, or intricate...but honestly it is some of the best southern cooking around. Everything is made with fresh ingredients and I have never had to send a plate back for anything. They have your traditional "southern" food....mashed potatoes, fried chicken, etc. But what I absolutely love there, is the blacked chicken sandwich. This is one of the best chicken sandwiches in Nashville. It is the perfect blend of spicy and salty, and is served on a delicious toasted bun! Atmosphere is relatively simple. It has a 50's diner ambiance, but there is nothing super special about it. I encourage you to check it out if you are looking for a casual, chill and filling meal!

    (4)

  • Lorraine P.

    Dalt's makes me so sad. It used to be such a great chain restaurant. Once, a long time ago, it was so well run --good food, excellent service, tidy looking servers, clean restaurant, personable bartenders, engaged managers and efficient food times. Now, it's just a mere shadow of the former.. Today was the 2nd time in two years that I've dined here. I meant to write a review last time but just forgot about it until now. Seriously dreadful restaurant now. My friend and I both ordered soup and salad-- seemingly a quick easy order, right? After 20 minutes, we had to ask our waitress how much longer would it take to get to our food. 5 minutes passes and it showed up--two bowls of extremely salty soup and a barely decent salad. No apology or explanation for the long delivery. The restaurant wasn't busy yet food time was very long, restaurant was dirty with unbussed tables, filthy windows, cigarette butts all over the parking lot that looked like they had been there for very long time and unkempt looking waitstaff. The manager appeared to be goofing about with wait and kitchen staff. We were attempting to make eye contact with him, but he didn't look out toward the customers. The waitress asked how I liked my untouched soup (which I wasn't going to complain about until she asked me). I told her that it was really salty and she said,"yeah, we get that comment a lot, but they never change it". The bill came and there had been no comps or offers for anything to compensate for slow bad food. Nothing. High prices for crap these days. I don't know how or why this restaurant took such a dive when, at one time, they had it so so right. The servers used to be immaculate with starched white shirts, khakis and ties (not to mention clean hair). Ah, the good ole days of the original Dalts! So so so very unfortunate

    (1)

  • Beth G.

    Used to love this place but when they rebuilt they added more salt to everything Place is average at best and would only go for drink specials now if I drank Friends say you can't beat it for happy hour which makes sense bc ordering their food will make you thirsty so that is convenient. Been a neighborhood place for over 20 years but won't go back unless for coffee and a meeting food is not worth your paycheck.

    (2)

  • Julie K.

    I ordered Dalt's today for lunch. They deliver to my work which is awesome! It took about an hour, but the delivery girl was great and my food was amazing!!

    (5)

  • Mel W.

    It was ok. Service was great and I liked the atmosphere. The Cobb salad I ordered was underwhelming.

    (3)

  • Katie U.

    3 1/2 stars. A nice, varied menu with reasonable prices. Comfort food but more flavor and less salt than a lot of meat & 3s. The restaurant isn't fancy but it's a good meal - not somewhere I'd go on a first date, but definitely somewhere I'd bring my parents.

    (3)

  • Ann L.

    Had a great lunch at reasonable price and good service. Friday Special is cheeseburger and had big, juicy onion rings, fluffy light coating. Burger was loaded, huge, and real meat hand-formed, not soy. Hubby had chopped steak covered with onions, mushrooms-thick and tasty. Green beans baked with bacon and flavorful. Wanted to get one of the 3 cobblers but was too full. Yeast rolls to start and with nice fresh salad..not huge but plenty. Definitely a place for regular locals. Relaxed atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Yuna D.

    I have the cutest story ever for this place. My boyfriend, his parents (high school sweethearts), and I came here while we were visiting the area because when my boyfriend's parents dating in college, they used to frequent Dalts for their inexpensive, but relatively good, food. When we came in here, I instantly fell in love with the place. I'm from NYC where all the diners and dives from the days past are rapidly disappearing, but Dalts seriously gives off that vintage vibe & has the menu that looks like it hasn't changed in decades. Is it healthy? No, but it's sure damn good American comfort food. It was so cute how my boyfriend's parents kept oohing and aahing about how the place hadn't changed at all, so props to you Dalts for keeping it OG. The food is also still relatively inexpensive. Service was great and portions were American-sized (a.k.a. huge). It's super throwback-y, yet it doesn't feel ghetto. Definitely worth giving a try if you haven't yet or if you're looking for something fast & familiar. Tl;dr super vintage feel, greasy classic comfort diner food, great service.

    (5)

  • Kristin W.

    Not enough good things to say about this place! We've been here a few times and are always impressed with the quality of food and quality of service. You're never waiting on a refill or wondering why your food is taking so long. Keep it up guys!

    (5)

  • Wendy E.

    Service was fast and friendly. Food was exactly how we ordered it. I'd recommend, and will be back.

    (5)

  • Leslie R.

    Why have I never been here before? Awesome food, great prices, A+ service, and a wonderful atmosphere. A wonderful experience. Loaded potato soup was better than I expected. Thier rolls are similar if they are not actually Sister Schubert's. Country fried steak with thick country gravy. (not overly thick though) Mashed potatoes are normally a hit or miss in restaurants for me. Definitely a hit at Dalt's. My daughter enjoyed her chicken tenders kids meal and it was only $3. Ages 12 & under. Food cane out hot and though they were very busy, very quick. I visited shortly before Christmas and I totally enjoyed the Christmas songs, it really made it feel like the season! Thanks Dalts for a totally awesome first visit!!

    (5)

  • Keleen C.

    Delicious down home food and great service. Had the reuben sandwich with onion rings and my friend had the cheese burger which they rated as Delish! Fries were a bit wilted tho and not crispy. Had the malt cake and it was tasty but dry. Overall for the price, especially in this area of town, you can't beat this place. Service, ambience and price is excellent.

    (5)

  • Sidney M.

    Okay, this was my first time at Dalt's in at least five years. The food was really good, the drinks not so much, the soda's aren't carbonated (meaning no bubbles) and the sweet tea isn't what I consider "southern". However, the service here is FANTASTIC!!! Ms. V (Vienna) is in a class all on her own!!! Thank you Ms. V for taking care of me and my family. "Until next time America"... This is Big Sid out.

    (3)

  • Toni C.

    we had a large party....the food was great....service was even better,Katee was our extraordinary server ....refreshing.....we ll be back!

    (5)

  • Charlie P.

    Dear lord... I love this place. I came here a lot, years ago...had forgotten about it...and now I've rediscovered and keep going back. The food is terrific, the prices are great, the service is awesome... If I lived closer, I'd eat here more often. I went in the other night, ordered a glass of wine, and a full meal for take-away and paid less than $15 (minus tip)... she earned more than the 20% too!

    (5)

  • Josh M.

    Their food is great! I love how many types of food they offer. The chicken salad club is perfect, as well as the fried mushrooms! If your lucky enough to live inside their delivery area its even better!

    (5)

  • Scott P.

    I have given this establishment a few chances to change my mind but all in all its a bland place with food that Is not up to par with the menu they present. The closest thing I had to being good was the chicken parm which was ok. The other night I had the ultimate pasta dish which looked like it was thrown together and the grilled chicken was chewy, the house salad had way too much tortilla strips .

    (3)

  • Carie W.

    Food was great as always! HOWEVER........The hostess is rude and rolls her eyes and our server acted like she didn't care to be there which is sad. I've worked in the hospitality industry for 30 years, if you don't like your job, find another one! We have come to Dalts since it opened when I was young and we will continue to come in BUT hire people that care! What's worse is watching my server play with her hair and then NOT wash her hands before she touched my Togo boxes and the hostesses hair is so long that when she wipes down a table her hair touches the table....don't they have health codes to follow????

    (2)

  • Piper P.

    Great foor for great price. I like that the menu is limited. Not so overwhelming you can't make a decision. I.e. cheesecake factory. I had the chicken breast, squash casserole and loaded potato. Everything was perfect. Number one, cooked properly, chicken was so moist. No two I didn't have to cook it and number three, they deliver.

    (5)

  • Mary E.

    I've driven by Dalt's several times and from the outside all I'd expect is barely passable diner food, but on a night when I was desperate not to have to go out, Dalt's won due to selection and delivery. Mostly the delivery if I'm honest. The experience wound up far surpassing my expectations. The food was good-nothing special, but good- but where I was truly impressed is in the delivery. Not only was it faster than I expected with a thoroughly pleasant delivery driver, but it was packaged perfectly. Perfectly. A separate bag held the condiments I haven't yet bought (we recently moved) and did not ask for, and I was absolutely tickled to find the bun wrapped separately from the toppings wrapped separately from the meat. Brilliant! No soggy bun, no rubbery meat, just beautiful little tin foil gifts waiting for me- nay!- taken TO me, for a perfectly reasonable delivery fee. Thank you.

    (4)

  • Clay G.

    Not sure how anyone thinks the food here is good. I ordered the Country fried steak, it was a cheap pre breaded piece. A friend ordered pizza. It looked like grocery store pizza. My 13 year old niece thought it was so bad she only ate one piece. Everything is pre made. Given the choice between this and a Cracker Barrel, I'd pick Cracker Barrel all day long.

    (2)

  • Misty M.

    Okay, I had really low expectations coming here mainly because I'm not super into American food. Most of the time it's bland and super salty. I had the catfish and he had the salmon both were pretty darn good. I was impressed. My catfish was some of the best I've had here in Nashville. I'm from west TN and we love our catfish so I'm picky but I was pleasantly surprised. Also, our server was awesome. I asked her for raw white onion and she went back in the kitchen to find some. She came out and said they only had red. You gotta have the white onion but I was okay. She was super nice. She came back about 10 minutes later with the onion saying she found some and apologized. Man, I can't remember the last time I was treated so well at a restaurant. We didn't have to ask her for anything. She was way ahead. I'll be coming back for sure! Their fruit smoothie was good too btw.

    (5)

  • David M.

    Though we eat here often and a staple Nashville restaurant I'm downgrading my rating. Place has consistently gone down hill over the past several months. Service totally depends on which server you get. Some are good but ours on Saturday night were not so good. Hair was dyed crazy and looked unkept which isn't good for handling food. Though the place was slow (especially a sat) we hardly ever saw our server. The manager walked by a dozen times as they prepared for a 25-top but never checked in with us. Should've noticed we were waiting for along time with dirty dishes. Food has become average if not a little less than average. This has not always been the case here so may eat here again in another month or two.

    (2)

  • Nell H.

    First of all, I prefer healthy food & only go to Dalt's occasionally. I LOVE the retro vibe, but that's all I love. I used to like their individual pizza with fresh ingredients like cilantro, but their pizza has gone downhill. For the 2nd time this year, I ordered pizza & it arrived so heavily laden with cheese that when you picked up a slice, everything slid off. Also, looked like someone slung the ingredients on there......bad presentation. I sent it back & opted for a veggie burger & slaw. Burger was so greasy I had belly pain when I left. Of course, if you don't care about saturated fat, this would be a great place to go. My husband had a recent craving for a patty melt there & also found it greasy. Every soup & salad on the menu is full of fat & salt. They do have options like grilled salmon (dry & bland) & veggie plates, but not many healthy options.

    (3)

  • Kaleena 'Kala' H.

    My fiance and I are practically regulars here, and each visit never lets us down. I have several favorites here, including the ultimate pasta (which they recently changed and added chicken), the chicken tenders and fries, and their grilled chicken breast. I have also tried their milkshakes and they are delicious as well. The staff is always super friendly each time we visit. I will definitely come back!

    (5)

  • Amanda B.

    I have to say, I had pretty low expectations for this place. I went here for my mother-in-law's surprise birthday party. I had the chicken fried steak, green beans, and smashed potatoes with gravy. The green beans had a very strong bacon flavor, in a good way of course. I love a good country fried steak, and I wasn't disappointed with theirs. I must admit that this place IS like an Applebees or O'Charley's, but for what it is, it was actually pretty good!

    (3)

  • Tim A.

    You know what the problem with places like iHOP, Carrow's, Marie Callendar's, etc. is? You're looking at this giant menu full of dishes that you'd really like to order, but you just know 90% of the options are good ideas that are going to be served in a mediocre-at-best fashion. Now, imagine that one of those places actually managed to follow through on the quality of all those options. Voila! Welcome to Dalt's! Is it fancy? No. But it's managed to do what all restaurants of its kind have been failing to do for decades; it serves food you'd actually like to eat. And boy, do I like to eat it! The salads are consistently killer, but I am particularly fond of the cobblers. Those have to be among my favorite Nashville desserts. The only potential issue: I wouldn't come here too often unless I was preparing for a Sumo tournament. But every now and then...you just have to satiate the demon on your left shoulder.

    (4)

  • Tracy F.

    If my boyfriend were writing this review, he'd give it 5 stars, without question. He claims they have the best burgers in all of Nashville, and enjoys the blackened chicken sandwich as well. He also likes to work from there on occasion, and has told me the waitstaff has always been friendly and accommodating, even when he sits for hours and hours. Me? I'm a little more picky. But I will say that I've never had a bad experience eating at Dalt's. The food is good--though not great--and the service has always been excellent. I particularly enjoy the daily specials and their homemade potato chips. I also like that they have quite a few healthy options for those of us who need to keep the calories in check. For example, tonight I had an egg-white and vegetable omelette, with a baked potato and a side salad. It was the perfect healthy dinner, and I had other lower-calorie options open to me, as well. Dalt's loses major points for its outdated, dingy interior, as well as its absolutely disgusting bathrooms. I'll continue to visit and enjoy Dalt's when I'm in that kind of mood, though it'll never win the same favor in my eyes as it does in the eyes of my boyfriend. To each his/her own!

    (3)

  • Pamela B.

    Great salmon, ribs, huge salads, daily food and drink specials. Relaxed atmosphere, full bar, tasty appetizers, good prices. What more do you need? . Homemade desserts like cobblers, a key lime pie, milkshakes and maltshakes, and an excellent carrot cake. I heart Dalt's. (And they deliver!!)

    (4)

  • John V.

    The mgt. DId send me $10 in the mail. Why not take care of it at the time can't say. Want to give credit for doing that though. Has been a great place for a long time, and hopefully was just an isolated incident.

    (3)

  • Lisa W.

    Super kid friendly. We frequent Dalt's thanks to having two small children and the daily specials. Try the meatloaf, good stick to your ribs food. The brunch on weekends is ok but not all that exciting.

    (2)

  • Sara C.

    We had a wonderful lunch with an AMAZING waitress named Sandy,come see her!! Great omelete with mushroom and spinach.!

    (5)

  • Ramona T.

    I love eating out at Dalts! This is a fine example of a well-managed restaurant. The pot roast is better than your moms. The food is always delicious and the service is always stellar. My favorite eatery in all of Nashville. My one complaint is that they took their nachos off the menu. They were good enough to make you cry. You're missing out if you haven't eaten there.

    (5)

  • B C.

    Great for kids. Best true buffalo wing sauce in town. Best milkshake in town.

    (3)

  • Kathy C.

    I saw the commercial on TV that they delivered...so.... The positives - the delivery guy was friendly. ALL of the food we ordered was delivered, and it was inexpensive. The down side - I don't like their food. Nothing was seasoned. It was bland except for the desserts, and I won't call them again. Sorry Dalts, I wanted to like you.

    (2)

  • David O.

    What can one say about Dalt's? Its Dalt's. If there ever was a Chain restaurant that wasn't a chain after all, its Dalt's. If you went there and I told you there was a bunch of them all over, you'd believe me. But there is just the one. I suppose the fact that its been open and operating since 1980 is really the very best thing you can say about it. Good Food, Good Service and Good Parking. Nothing about it is GREAT, but nothing about it is BAD either. It does have the charming "Diner" feel to it, and if you had a choice between nearby Shoney's and Dalt's. Dalt's would be the clear winner. I think I've spent this whole review trying to come up with reasons why to come here, and all I can really do is come up with reasons why this is a better place than other nearby average food. If that works for you, stop on in.

    (3)

  • Tim G.

    Very upscale Applebee's or Chili's. Food isn't great but it also isn't bad.

    (3)

  • Sean J.

    Food is decent, but the service can leave a lot to be desired. Don't be surprised if you get seated, and then get to sit for a long time waiting for someone to notice. There seems to always be an abundance of flies, and the layers of dust along the tops of the booths and about the windows is painfully visible. If service was improved and the dining area was cleaned up, the overall experience would improve greatly.

    (2)

  • Stevan J.

    Simple American food done fairly well. Service: B+ Food: B Ambiance / Clientele: C+ Location: A- Price (you get what you pay for): A Would I return: Yes

    (3)

  • Benjamin S.

    Maybe I just luck out or something, but every time I go to this place the service is great (better than a lot of chain restaurants I have been to) and the food always comes out fresh, hot/cold (depending upon the dish) and absolutely delicious. Maybe it is that my standards are to low... I don't know. All I know is they have some of the best and most creative takes on american fair here. As for gluten free, while I am no expert on Coeliac disease, I can easily rattle off about a half dozen dishes here that, from what I do know (I have a friend whose family has gluten allergies) that might qualify, starting with the Monterrey Chicken and the Fresh Salmon. Granted in those instances you have to be mindful of your sides, but it should not be to hard. That being said, my personal favorites are the onion rings which are still the best I have ever had anywhere. In the end, what is there not to like about Dalt's? It is far better than, TGI Friday's, Applebees and Ruby Tuesdays and far more consistent as well. Compared to Cheesecake Factory it is also far better priced and their menu is not strewn with spinach (spinach does not like me). Best of all it is family owned and operated, and they even deliver (though I have never had the opportunity to take advantage of their delivery service).

    (5)

  • Jennifer P.

    This place is super cute. Reminiscent of an old train station on the inside and serving up diner food with a Southern twist. You can get anything here from a burger and milkshake to a Thanksgiving styled turkey dinner. They also do delivery if you fall within their delivery zone! The service is very friendly and attentive. The food has always been fresh and yummy every time I have been there. Dalts is a-ok in my book!

    (4)

  • Stuart W.

    Dalts is a standard middle-of-the-road kind of place with middle-of-the-road food, middle-of-the-road decor and middle-of-the-road service. I work right around the block and I would have to say that it is an easy place to take clients - not too quiet, not too loud, not too cheap, not too expensive, etc. They always have seats available , so its always a safe bet. The serving staff is not phenomenal, but they are always prompt. If I could think of 42 synonyms for average, I would list them here. Its OK

    (3)

  • Jason S.

    One shoulder shrug above 'Meh' gets you two stars. Average. Simply average. They have diner-style food, plus some comfort food favorites like meatloaf and chicken pot pie. Pretty good selection, it is all just "ok". I am sure when they opened 30ish years ago they weren't trying to be a mom and pop version of TGIO'Crapplebees, but ultimately, that is exactly what they are. If I didn't make most of my food and save eating out for special occasions, I would imagine that this would be a fine place to come and take the kids At least the servers don't have to wear suspenders or pieces of flair.

    (2)

  • Matt O.

    Great food, good service! Minimal wait on the weekend for a prime location. Safe for the whole family. Relaxing environment where conversations can flow freely-low to moderate noise. I would definitely recommend a visit to Dalts!

    (4)

  • B L.

    You are better off just going next door to the Wendy's for a Frosty and burger. I used to love Dalts when I was a kid. I thought the 50's diner style was really neat, and I was pretty much always allowed to get a milkshake which is probably why I remember this place so fondly. I will hit the highlights of my recent dining experience. The napkins/silverware rolls we were given had multiple spots of bright blood on them. I ordered a grilled chicken entree which was a giant, flattened, over salted chicken breast. (out of fairness to presentation, they did throw some wilted parsley on the side). The side 'salad' that came with it was iceberg lettuce, grated cheddar and jack cheese and was topped with what was approximately a bag of tortilla strips. No actual vegetables in site. I don't think the decor has changed one bit in 20 years, meaning it now appears dingy. Years ago I got a Wendy's hamburger with large piece of metal in the burger itself. Since then, I have not been back to Wendy's, but next time I have to decide between Wendy's and Dalts, I think I'll take my chances at Wendy's.

    (1)

  • R M.

    I agree with Benjamin, maybe we are just lucky visiting here and we should be buying lottery tickets. We have visited on several occasions, most recently July 3. We had a great experience. The service is always friendly and attentive. Our table had soups, salads and sandwiches. All of it was delicious. It always comes out fresh and hot. This time we shared a dessert, carrot cake. It was fantastic. Sometimes, folks go overboard with the icing. The cake was warm and and icing did not overpower the cake; you could actually taste the cake. When we are in this area, we always eat here for at least one meal.

    (4)

  • Rachel P.

    I LOVE Dalt's! It's an institution. I grew up eating here, some 27 years ago. There was a massive gap during which I didn't go to Nashville, as in 10+ years, and when I finally got a chance to go back to Dalt's, I was worried that I was remembering how good it was through a nostalgic lens. I am happy to report that my memory was not faulty in this instance- still delicious! My fiancee, previously a Dalt's virgin, was in agreement. This was a big hit. The atmosphere at Dalt's is warm, friendly, and comfortable. The service is friendly and efficient. Their menu is quite eclectic- I imagine this would be a great place to go with a big, picky group (read: my family). On my last visit, I had the Chicken and Buttons...A grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed mushrooms, jack cheese, and mild horseradish, served with fried button mushrooms and a side dish. YUMMM. So juicy and flavorful, and the fried mushrooms are such a tasty accompaniment. I had the squash casserole for my side dish, which was yum scrum. Fiancee had the Country Fried Steak with smashed red potatoes. He raved about it. We didn't make it to dessert on this visit, but the homemade chocolate malt cake, which was taunting us from it's large glass dome on the bar, looked insanely amazing. In summary, this will be a must-visit for us anytime we are in Nashville.

    (5)

  • Joshua P.

    I must say that I didn't want to eat here when my wife first suggested it. It just doesn't look appealing to me from the outside. The inside looks similar to a diner. It smelled a little odd. But, the food was great. I had the turkey and dressing and it was great. I recommend it.

    (4)

  • David G.

    Dalt's really doesn't have that great of food. Let me just put that out there right now. There's nothing fancy, fantastic, or terrible good about the food here. I'd have to say it is Applebee's or O'Charleys or Pargo's. They're all the same except Dalt's has the whole 1950s diner with malt milkshakes and malt cakes theme going on. It's quaint, I suppose. It's also been around easily for 25 years in the same location so the West Nashville crowd is definitely keeping the joint in business and paying the Lion's Head Village rent. Anyhow, I enjoy Dalt's for the bartender (who are all friendly) and it's kinda like my "Cheer's" - complete rat hole but they all know my name... mostly because I've known most of them since we were all in middle school. Other than to see old friends (a + for me), I don't know that I'd send an out-of-towner or vacationer here. There's just so much more to offer in Nashville. I do heart the management and bartenders at Dalt's though.

    (2)

  • Heather R.

    Dalt's, I'm just not that into you. Your food is really not that great. You're trying much too hard to be an Applebees, but I think you fail to realized that it's Nashville, and you could be so much more than that. In all seriousness the food was bland, and I really didn't even want to finish what I ordered, but paying for eatables dictates you should probably stomach some of it. They have standard American fare, veggies, burgers, soups, and so on. The interior is painted with murals and industrial looking decor hangs from the ceilings. The server was nice, and that's where the second star comes in here. It's sad, but this relationship was over before it even began.

    (2)

  • Aubrey D.

    This is a thankfully overlooked brunch spot. I say thankfully because so many other places are crawling with people on Sunday afternoons. The 2 times we've gone over the past few months--both during Sunday brunch--we've had a great experience. The place was bustling but we still got seated right away. I ordered the omelet which comes with potatoes, muffin, and a fruit cup for $9! Hubs got the chicken finger dinner which seemed a bit pricey for what it was--chicken fingers with fries and a house salad. My 17-month old got a variety of offerings from both of our meals! He loved the tortilla strips on top of the salad! Our server was fine, though quite flustered. He spent more energy on bigger parties, and we had to be patient and / or find someone else when we needed something. For example, hubs got fries when he should have gotten onion rings but, by the time our server checked on us, he was almost finished. Our server still brought the rings but we ended up just taking most of them home. Our meals were plentiful enough that our son had plenty to eat off our plates! Plus, they have balloons for kids which is always a bonus. This has become a solid, go to place for us on Sunday afternoons. I hope it remains busy but not too popular because it's great to not get lost in the crowd.

    (4)

  • Lucy M.

    I absolutely love this place. If you're wondering about the inside 1950s style architecture, the building was actually an old dance hall from way back in the day. It's got a very boppin' daddy-o type groove to it, which of course sends me to the moon. The other great thing about this place is that they like to stick to true blue American style cuisine. Sure that does include a mean cheeseburger, but it also means foods you'd similarly see around Thanksgiving season like turkey with mashed potatoes and gravy. Pair a main course up with a thick milk shake served right from the mixing cup, and you've got yourself a clear winner. Every now and again, me and my Sunday lunch buddies would frequent this place just to get whatever was on the specials list. Go full or go home!

    (5)

  • Brandi H.

    They do deliver, which is awesome.... But I've never had a meal here that didn't taste bland...

    (3)

  • Jeffery J.

    I have never had a bad experience eating here. They even will deliver within a certain radius of the Restaurant. A must, at least for me, is their salads which one can make two meals out of them.

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    1st visit. Fantastic food and service. Will definitely be back often.

    (5)

  • Claire B.

    Dalt's delivers! In a town where you can only have Chinese and Pizza delivered, this is worth a mention. I think you have to have a $15 minimum, but it's worth knowing about. I remember years ago liking Dalt's much better than I do now, and I'm not sure if their quality has gone down or my tastes are more refined. Perhaps a combination. There are plenty of good things about Dalt's though. They have good beer on draft, salads that are full of cheese and bacon and fattening dressing, and good stodgy soups. They also have a great burger and fries. Don't expect to be blown away by mindblowingly different cuisine, but when you want a classic American meal with a few Southern twists and a good cold draft beer, keep Dalt's in mind.

    (3)

  • Erin D.

    This is one of the places we order from at my office. It's pretty far from Music Row but the still deliver to us so therefore it usually takes at least an hour. Their food has been compared to Applebee's but I think it's closer to an old time diner. Milkshakes and burgers are what this place is all about. The quality of the food isn't the highest but if you like burgers, fries, chicken, etc. it's good. The menu has everything from salads (not so great here) to chicken pot pie, turkey and dressing and mom's meat loaf. I like their baked potato soup, Monterey chicken dinner and the Cajun chicken pasta.

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  • John G.

    One of my co-workers convinced us to come here one day, and he talked it up on the way with stories of going there during high school. Despite being packed, the food was not that impressive, and even he realized he may have romanticized Dalt's a little too much. The food was bland, and the service slow. I really cannot see myself returning for any reason.

    (3)

  • Adam L.

    I trek over to Dalt's perhaps once a year just to pay a visit to a place that has stood the test of time since my high school days in the '80s. The question I have is why can't it be as good now as it was then? The french fries used to be legendary. On this visit, the food was okay, but nothing special and certainly no better than an Applebee's and the like. Unfortunate.

    (2)

  • Robin S.

    Dalts is basically an upscale version of Applebee's. Minus the cheesy waiters with flare! All-American food, but it's definitely better than you would think for a place like this. They have a pretty big menu--sometimes I wish it was a bit smaller because I usually have trouble deciding when I have too many options! I generally enjoy a burger or chicken dish though. My favorite is a chicken entree (but still under $10) that is called Chicken Buttons or something like that...it has sauteed mushrooms on top of the grilled chicken, then there is a side of fried mushrooms. The "buttons" I guess. Good stuff! If you like mushrooms that is. Any of the burgers are pretty tasty too. I've never had any of the steak or seafood--probably won't venture to those here. But, they are on the menu if you so desire. Also have a "meat and three" section which is pretty popular, especially with the blue hairs in Belle Meade that enjoy dining at Dalt's. Overall--menu has a lot of options, food is better than decent, service is good. Great place for kids and groups, and while it's usually pretty crowded, I've always been seated quickly. I suggest Dalt's for those times when you want better than a chain, but not too fancy, and don't really know what you are craving. Good stuff!

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  • Jay N.

    Good food. Much better than your average chain restaurant. The chicken fingers and fried mushroom are lightly battered and taste heavenly! The bowl of soup and half a sandwich is great on a cold winter day! Friendly staff and good service.

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  • Brad H.

    I have eaten here since I was a kid. Only thing I miss with this place is the cheese sauce for the fries. Their best food is the Chicken fingers. Their cheeseburgers are amazing as well.

    (5)

  • Merritt G.

    I cannot eat a damn thing here except the fruit (nothing is gluten free!), but I can grab a drink from the bar! The bartender is sweet and remembers my drink order when I walk in. If you are in the area and want a place to quench your thirst stop by Dalt's.

    (2)

  • Lulu J.

    My update is plain and simple. Avoid Sunday brunch. Go late at night, it's quiet, the servers are better and the food is just bananas awesome! try it!! The nachos are freaking amazing by the by.

    (4)

  • Ian R.

    I grew up eating at Dalt's so it is possible that I romanticize it a little bit. However, there is no denying that they have the best french fries around. I have stopped by after going to sonobana and picked up a side order just to munch on. I am glad that Dalt's is still around. A lot of people are comparing it to Applebees, but Dalt's is the original and I guarantee the food is fresher.

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  • Julia B.

    I remember Dalt's fondly. But the 3-veggie plate I had today left much to be desired. Broccoli was brown on the stems. Fruit was too ripe and soggy - strawberries were sour. And the Mac and Cheese reeked of processed cheeses rather than the real deal. BOOO.

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  • Mariela C.

    I like Dalt's, as far as American fare food goes is just what you expect. Most of their food is run of the mill chain restaurant food, but I will say that as far as cold weather food goes this is one of my favorite spots. I know that sounds random, however, check out their "Home Cooking" which definitely is the best part of the menu to try. They have good soups, great meatloaf, and an above average potpie.

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  • kristen p.

    Dalts is your typical American fare fancied up a bit for the Belle Meade elite who frequent it. They have some vegetarian options ranging from a veggie burger to pasta primavera. (although there are tons of choices for people who eat chicken in particular.) But the best thing about Dalts is that they deliver their full menu up to a five mile radius for only $2.50. (And that includes St. Thomas, Vanderbilt, Baptist, and Centennial Women's hospitals.) If you are a vegetarian like me it's not necessarily *the* place to go. But if you need delivery and don't want pizza or Chinese, Dalts is the place to call.

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  • Sissy D.

    Its good. The food is slightly better quality and not as salty as the other chains its been compared to. Menu is large, but that just means you can get something different from time to time. The chicken tenders are great...you can tell they are fresh, the chili is really good (super with a grilled cheese) Beware however....the chili has chili beans...and well...ummm....just beware. Haven't had a salad yet, but have seen plenty go by, and they look huge and fresh. The cod was ok, the roast chicken was a little dry (white meat), the fries are yummy, and pretty good cole slaw. Overall the food is fresh, good menu, not too expensive, staff is b- most of the time (some seem to have a chip on their shoulder...whats up with that?) O'well.....I eat here 1-2 times a month, and would recommend to family. Lunch can have quite a crowd, but you will get your food rather fast....so dont worry. Ohhh...good coffee....get some!

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : Yes
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Dalts American Grill

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