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    51st Deli

    4.2 (333 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Lox on bagel from 51st Deli - Nations, Nashville
    Bruce K.

    We asked Yelp for a deli along our route and it recommended 51st Deli. A good choice though parking is a challenge here. Mrs. K. studied the menu and opted for the lox on a bagel. She enjoyed it and was impressed that they did include the capers but wondered why the bagel wasn't toasted. I chose the first sandwich on the list, the Italian. A nice collection of meats and cheese and veggies on bread that didn't seem "day of" to me. Maybe it is and we ordered late in the day? The drink coolers can't be beat. Many, many options from macro pops to small local cans. We struggled to choose! Overall, decent. A solid four star experience with our sandwiches from 51st Deli - Nations. [Review 1461 of 2025 - 583 in Tennessee - 25014 overall]

    Turkey avocado sandwich, subbed banana peppers in place of pickled onions
    Kaitlin H.

    One of the best places to get a sandwich in Nashville. The turkey avocado, the Philly, the chopped cheese, the Cuban, breakfast, the tacos...it's all great. Casual, high quality, and consistently good. They also have refrigerators full of drinks, sides, and chips to choose from. Their online ordering is super easy, fast, and it's always ready on time.

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    Parker B.

    This spot was recommended by our Uber driver, and I'm so glad we gave it a try. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, but it's absolutely worth it. You place your order at the counter, and our food was ready in under 10 minutes. There are a few tables if you want to eat inside, though most people seemed to be doing grab-and-go. They also have a very large drink selection. If sandwiches aren't your thing, they offer salads and tacos as well. I ordered The Legend, which comes with roast beef, melted cheddar cheese, onion, and barbecue sauce. Barbecue sauce on a deli sandwich sounded a little strange at first, but it was surprisingly delicious. If you're looking for a good deli sandwich this is the place. Don't leave without grabbing one of their chocolate chip cookies.

    Turkey Avocado
    Haley W.

    Fast service and just a good sub! Love this place for a quick bite. Would recommend to come here and get the subs.

    Zach P.

    I was having a beer at Southern Grist and the bartender mentioned the Deli for a bodega lunch. The cashier said they specialized in a Rueben, burgers and more. They have 1000 pieces of cake lined up for easy grab and go add ons. Nice lunch spot. I opted for the Rueben and let her choose the bread option. It was ready fast and was outstanding. They won me over with the pickle. Several sub shops and restaurants have withdrawn their pickles with sandwich options and that is my least favorite part of shrink-flation. Long live the sandwich pickle! God Bless you 51st, you a real one.

    Turkey Club
    Eshe' R.

    Everything I've tried so far has been so good! I've had the fried chicken caesar wrap, chicken tacos, and the turkey club sandwich. Pictured is my turkey club. I customized it a little bit and it HIT! Everything is always wrapped properly and arrives at a good temp. Highly recommend this place.

    Music City Tuna
    Audrey H.

    I usually love a tuna sandwich but I wasn't particularly impressed! It was a decent sandwich but nothing blew me away-- it felt like Subway or Firehouse Subs quality. The restaurant was cute inside, but I found the employees to not be very helpful or accommodating.

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    Lady C.

    Mood: Quick Lunch Very close to TSU & a neighborhood staple. Was so crowded and crazy thing not a long wait. They get you in & out no problem. The variety of beverages are short to none! When I tell you every drink you can think of they have. LOVE Inside was clean and smelled like some good food coming from behind the counter. Service was very good. Local hot spot. Lunch eats: The Vegetarian 8/10: i love a good bean burger. This one had mild flavor but still pretty good. Will next time maybe add a sauce to the burger. Turkey Avocado club 9/10: can't go wrong with a club sandwich. Did the job right. Will be going back to try more items and of course more beverages.

    Menu - signature sandwiches and salad bar
    Alyssa P.

    This place was so good! Highly recommend. We happen to stumble across this place and glad we did. It was sooo good! Husband had the omelette, daughter had the biscuit and I had a breakfast sandwich. Fast too. Wish we discovered them sooner because would have loved to try more. Clean too.

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    Lauren M.

    51st Deli is perfect for a quick in & out meal but also great if you need a cool space to hang with some friends. It has an easy set up where you order your food at the cashier & you select your beverage/chips from the coolers on the walls which is great because this place stays packed! If you come and it's a line, don't hesitate because the line moves fast and the food comes out fast. Highly recommend

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    Phenomenal food and service. I've gotten the southern style biscuit and breakfast burrito and they were both Very good. 10/10.

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    Incredible selection with everything we tried, everything was way above average which is impressive with how much you can choose from

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    This place is right up the street from me in the nations and I cannot get enough of their delicious…read morePhilly cheesesteaks ! Super authentic Philly cheesesteak, I like mine with a white American and double meat and onions, and nothing else (except I asked for two of those red cherry hot peppers on the side) They serve a cheesesteaks piping hot. I mean, like burn your mouth hot so settle down get a cold beer and relax. A full bar here and it's quite the cool scene so pick a fun night and enjoy !

    Sub sandwich? More like sub-par. Its vibe meshes pretty…read morewell with the area: little outdoor area with foosball and dog area; trivia weekly; long tables for bigger groups. Ended up going with the Big Boy with provolone, onions, and bananas peppers. We also got a side salad and cheese curds. Portion sizes of sandwich was pretty good, sides not so much. Salad was fair for the price. Cheese curds for $8 was steep for (I'm pretty sure) not handmade. I'm spoiled from Twilight Tavern's. The sandwich itself just didn't really stand out. Probably the most critical thing I have is I don't like the pricing model. $16.50 gets you the sandwich with cheese and grilled onions. That's it. Each additional veggie was 50¢ more. As a customer, I would prefer something like sandwich + two add ons as the flat rate. Dinner ended up being $40 for two and we only got one sandwich. All this being said, I may be missing what makes the sandwich so iconic. The meat itself wasn't particularly tasty or seasoned. The bread was unremarkable. Like maybe they are counting on a nostalgia factor that I just don't have. Most likely wouldn't go again unless there's something happening (i.e. trivia, group hang, etc).

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    I was in town for a work event and after our meetings, our group decided to check out Perfectly…read moreFine, a cocktail and lounge bar. First off the aesthetic is chef's kiss. The lighting, furniture, and wallpaper all come together perfectly and give the space a really stylish but comfortable vibe. There's also plenty of room inside, which makes it easy to relax without feeling cramped. Now let's talk about the food... because wow. We started with the fried pickles and they were some of the best I've had. The dipping sauce wasn't your typical ranch (I forgot to ask what it was), but whatever magic they put in it worked it was absolutely delicious. Then we moved on to the burgers. We tried the Juicy Burger and it truly lives up to the name. Every single bite was worth it. I personally had the Jalapeño Burger and let me tell you... get ready for some heat. If you're not used to spicy food, this one might test your limits. But the flavor was incredible. You could really taste that the burger was grilled, and it gave it that perfect smoky, savory flavor that makes a great burger stand out. The drinks were also fantastic. They have a huge selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. I had one of their mezcal cocktails and it was bartender's kiss. I also tried a couple of their spirits and everything was on point. Another thing I really appreciated was the noise level. There's music playing, but it's not overwhelming, you can still actually have a conversation without yelling across the table. That's always a win. They also have a nice outdoor patio if you want to sit outside. We went during the week, so it was lively but comfortable. I can only imagine this place really gets going on the weekends. If you're in town and looking for amazing food, great drinks, and a cool atmosphere, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.

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