Easy enough parking. Seating is worn and staged like a cafeteria. The place smells of liquid smoke. Hopefully not an ingredient they're using on everything. The hostess was sweet and polite. The runner bringing our order was nice too. Basically everyone here is pleasant with the exception of our waitress. Our waitress was tatted, sloppy and rude. She would be more aptly placed in an Arby's drive-thru. She was intentionally obtuse and we would have left if it wasn't for hunger. The grilled chicken was dry and tasted like liquid smoke. The fried green tomatoes were soggy. Coming here was an awful mistake. read more

Oh Dalt's, what's happened?! I mainly came today for old time sake bc your milkshakes used to be so good, like the best in town... But, I was just served a runny liquid that was nothing similar to a milkshake consistency... Sent it back so quick, I didn't even get a pic... Bummed for sure bc they used to be so thick, you could turn the glass over and the shake wouldn't fall out... And, they were so flavoral... The one I just sent back to the kitchen has given me a bad after taste and was as runny as sweet tea... I also ordered the Oriental Salad... I have to say, it's one of the best salads I've ever eaten:.. I will be returning to order it again... It's unlike ordinary salads,'which was appealing to me... And, the Peanut Vinaigrette dressing was an added bonus... My daughter ordered crab linguini... She didn't like it! (Description from Dalt's webpage) Oriental Salad $12.00 Salad greens with grilled chicken, linguini, cilantro, chopped peanuts, and wontons. Served with peanut vinaigrette. read more

Dalts American Grill - Crab linguini - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The service was good. The food was a disappointment. I got a Reuben sandwich. It was one of the worst ones I have ever had. The fries were good. The potato soup was neither good or bad. read more

The person at the front desk is always pleasant and will get you seated quickly. The restaurant is clean, and they always have plenty of servers. Isaac was my server and he was really Sweet and brought out our food pretty quickly. I normally order a Cheesebuger and Fries or Onion Rings OR Fish & Fries (which are both very good!) Today I ordered the Turkey & Dressing (which was pretty good) Macaroni & Cheese (2 out of 10) Green Beans (4 out of 10.) My dinner date order the Kids Cheese Pizza & Onion Rings (they both got a thumbs up from him. Their Milkshakes are delicious and I've heard the Pot Roast is very good.... read more

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I've been eating at Dalt's since I was a little kid. They never let you down whether you dine in, carry out, or have food delivered. My favorite items include the summer melt (chicken salad panini pressed in a tortilla with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese and served with house made tortilla chips and fresh salsa), the chocolate milkshake (creamy and delicious), the chicken tortilla soup (YUM!), and the squash casserole (wonderful). My husband frequently gets a burger or the chicken club tortilla. The atmosphere is fun with the diner vibe and parking is easy. read more

Waitress was super nice and helpful. They have some of the best onion rings ever, that don't fall apart when you eat them! Yummm

If Johnny Rockets, a New Jersey Diner and a 90's Applebee's had a love child...Dalts American Grill would be it. Dalts is located on White Bridge Road near the Target and directly in front of the Trader Joe's. For the most part it is your all American diner with an expansive menu featuring diner classics such as burgers, chicken tenders, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings and salads combined with omelets, tacos, pizza and seafood plus desserts of course! The weirdest part of the menu and the mark of a true diner is the "Steak, Ribs & Omelet" section...because you know you always trying to decide between a NY Strip, rack of ribs or veggie omelet! For our meal I went with a diner classic, Patty Melt sided with hashbrown casserole and my partner went the club with fries. The Patty Melt was cooked to temp and overall was a solid burger. I chose white bread in lieu of the rye, personal preference, and the Texas toast held up well. It was the opposite story on the other end of the table as the club was not as successful and the fries were just terrible. The bread for the club was chewy and the filling of the sandwich kept falling out. It was not a well constructed sandwich unfortunately. Before I move on from the food, you do get complimentary biscuits/rolls upon being sat. When you visit a diner, you expect lots of shiny metals, gaudy furnishings, eccentric lighting and artwork...and Dalts has it all. The vibe is "old", but kind of a dated-old as the booths, tables, flooring, ceilings, etc...are quite run down. As I continue to describe Dalts, I struggle a tad as it really is a mix of vibes from the bar that looks like it belongs in a seedy local dive bar, to the large wooden banisters in the dining room combined with the open-air kitchen behind the stainless bar to the standard seating private dining room. Service was decent. There were a lot of servers and staff on during our visit, but service was still decently slow. She was friendly and accurate, and we were not in a rush, so all was well on that end. Overall, we are glad we experienced Dalts given it's place in the local scene. While I do not believe we will go out of our way to dine at Dalts, I can see this as a place my parents would enjoy, so I will be happy to bring them by during visits. read more

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This restaurant had amazing tasting food. It was priced reasonable. Service was great. I give the place an A grade. read more

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We stopped here to grab lunch on a Sunday before we headed to our chosen football-viewing destination. There was a wait for a table, so we dipped over to the bar. I was pleasantly surprised by the bar area! It had ample seating, plenty of TVs, & I was happy with my food choice! I honestly felt like their food looked bland from the other pictures, but I couldn't find one featuring the pizza. I'm glad I tried it! You have the option of to add 3 toppings, it hit the spot, and I have plenty of leftovers! This won't be my last visit :) read more

Dalts American Grill - Get the pizza, you probably won't regret it! - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I can get a burger or tacos here.. we'll or peach cobbler and pot roast. How can you go Wrong with such a variety. My Hamburger club was around $13 and that's with a pile of fries. I also scarfed down a key lime piece of pie- read more

Dalts American Grill - Burger Club Burger - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Awesome place ! Great food and great service and even though they are about a 30 minute commute from my house I would definitely go back ! Great job Dalts ! read more

A Salute to Dalt's American Grill Soild through the decades, I've enjoyed this place. Loved the French Dip, onion rings and The music today. Excellent service Taylor, Shannon H and Mr Shannon. read more

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When so many things change in Nashville it's great that Dalts has remained a wonderful constant. Please never change. The staff is always great and food always good. I do typically get delivery and it's always super fast. I always ask for all these extra condiments and special instructions and in 23 years the ranch order was left off once. Every other time the order has been perfect and the food has always been wonderful and I order about once. week. Dalts is a local treasure. read more

We had a wonderful experience with Dalt's team for a meeting of the Nashville Catholic Business Women's League. Great service, good food and serving size! The sunroom was just the right size. read more

Pretty good place to grab something to eat in the white bridge area later in the evening (they don't close til 10). Food was pretty good! Our group all ordered the country fried steak & all liked it. The rolls & butter were really good! Everyone really liked their mashed potatoes! Ordered peanut butter pie for dessert. The pie seems to be a bit overhyped on their menu. After reading the description on the menu & seeing that the pie "is so good it has its own TikTok" we were expecting some amazing piece of pie. It was good but not "oh my gosh amazing"...service was great! Our food came out fast! Our server Jennifer was very good & great with drink refills too! We've been here for weekend brunch before & brunch is probably a better meal than dinner. read more

Stopped in on a whim and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered off the brunch menu and it was nice. The spinach frittata could have used a bit more cheese but otherwise tasty. Our server Angela S. Was quick, friendly and sweet; we will go back. They are wearing masks and practicing social distances. read more

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We ate here for the first time recently after attending a nearby event and we were hungry for something filling, casual, inexpensive, and relatively fast. This checked all the boxes. The TL:DR version is that the country fried steak is maybe the best country fried steak I've ever had and my wife's chicken parm was good but certainly not the best version of that she's ever had. More detail-- the ambience/atmosphere here is...interesting? It's kind of stu ck in the 1980s which is when this place apparently first opened, so that's cool. No complaints. Kind of like "Cheers" meets "Diner"? Service was super friendly. The menu has a lot of options--breakfast/brunch (at appropriate times), pizza, burgers, sandwiches, meat and threes, salmon, steak, wraps, etc. A pretty good cocktail and beer menu as well, and just like the food the drinks are fairly prices (even during inflation). I started with a sweetwater IPD draft ($6!) and our server gave us some complimentary rolls to eat while we waited on our food to arrive (basic yeast rolls, warm and good though). As mentioned, my country fried steak was surprisingly great. I've had country fried steak a lot over the years, and it's usually a dependable choice but rarely something to rave about. This one is. It was perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside. The gravy was the perfect texture and saltiness. The smashed potatoes on the side were EXCELLENT. I chose mac and cheese as my other side, and while a tad on the softer side (if you prefer al dente), the cheese was sharp cheddar with a proper dash of bitter and piping hot. Loved this meal. My wife had the chicken parm, which was basically some (perfectly cooked) linguini style noodles with two chicken tenders atop it and some...red water sauce? Not thick enough to be marinara, not thin enough to be tomato soup. She loved the chicken and noodles, the sauce was meh. She said it tasted like something you cooked at home quickly if you're a decent cook, it was filling and good. We were too full for dessert there, but ordered a piece of the chocolate malt cake to go and it was good later that evening--great chocolate icing with a big dipped chocolate malt ball on top, the cake was a tad bit dry but good. Definitely stop back by again some day, maybe for brunch. read more

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Been a long time patron, and very diss appointed w the quality.. I have always gotten the summer melt. Got it, and very little actual chicken salad and NO shredded cheese NO shredded lettuce. like listed on the ingredients on the menu. Incredibly frustrating at the poor level of prep and lack of ingredients. 13.00 wasted. Too bad 20 yr patron will think again.. Wanted to keep some of the places that have been in this city for more than one minute. But difficult when they turn to crap. Hopefully this was a fluke. But doubtful read more

Dalts American Grill - A 'summer melt' without much in it all.. AND they no longer have it as a special. Doubt I'd pay even 9 for this bs - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We came because of an excellent recommendation and Dalt's didn't disappoint. Old town decor and ambiance add to our experience. Our server Juliette was amazing , happy personality and very professional. We enjoyed the Burger and the chicken and buttons. Service was prompt and friendly. We will be coming back and requesting Juliette read more

Wonderful American Grill. Fast friendly service and ambiance I had the Salmon with baked potato and steamed broccoli cooked to perfection! Hubby had a burger with fries burger done right and fries hot and crispy. Everything was cooked to perfection like a 5 star restaurant. read more

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Love Dalts! I went regularly back in high school and now take my mom for dinners there. Never too loud, very reasonable prices, and always accommodating to my mom's numerous food allergies that are quite serious. They also have a very convenient and well priced option for private party space. read more

Still a gem. It's been about six years since I've been to Dalts. I took a friend to experience it and was so happy and surprised that after all this time, it's the place to be. Latoya had the Catfish and I had the cod, we added fried green tomatoes. The portions are more than adequate. We ate everything! Toya said the strawberry margarita was perfect and just strong enough to make her giggle. We shared laughs great food and good company all without feeling rushed. read more

Came for lunch and was seated promptly. Service and food delivery were quick. Ordered the spinach dip which was good and the chopped steak was cooked as ordered. I wish there had been more seasoning on the steak, but overall I enjoyed my meal. I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. read more

Customer service was great but the food was not what was expected, I ordered chicken Parmesan and the chicken was soggy and pasta oily and flavorless read more

Dalts American Grill - Pasta from Chicken Parmesan Pasta - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Ate lunch here today. The food is always great, and today was no exception. Except for one thing. I specifically asked that i get my salad first, which came 1 minute before my meal not as I asked. It certainly wasn't Brandie's fault. She did a great job. I asked to speak with the manager. Shawn came out and said well you got all of your food and we got it out in 10 minutes. And he asked what else can I do. It would have been different but I asked another server. Interesting that he wanted to argue. Oh well read more

My experience at Dalts was very underwhelming. I originally ordered the chicken fried steak with smashed potatoes and Mac n cheese and the steak was overly fried that it was burnt and could barely be chewed. They did accept the plate back and in turn i ordered the Cajun pasta. Sadly, this too was a let down. The pictures look good, but the flavor was indeed lacking and it seemed like they threw waaay too much cilantro on the top. Anyone who cooks with cilantro knows that's it's a stronger flavor and if you over garnish it, you can potentially ruin the whole plate. Anyways, I'll end on a positive note. Our server was truly nice, understanding, and apologetic. I have no complaints regarding the service. I just wish I could say the same for the food. read more

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This used to be a great restaurant. This is the third time in a year I've been here & today was the last. Husband's roast beef was tough & hard & difficult to eat. My fish tacos were so average, at best. Small portion of some frozen whitefish with coleslaw on top, which makes the flour tortilla wet & runny. I had fresh salmon there this year & it was cold & uncooked & sent it back. I had what used to be my favorite pizza there & crust was badly burned & pizza poorly prepared. Today, we had a short window & it was a late lunch, or we would have sent the entire meal back. The wait staff was good. read more

One of our weeknight go tos! We love Dalts for a quick meal that doesn't break the bank. The pizza is excellent, fajitas are fresh without being big greasy, always love their salmon dinner and you can't forget the onion rings! They truly have everything you could want in a diner read more

Possibly the worst restaurant I've ever been to. Seems like everything was pre made/frozen and purchased in a grocery store, reheated and served. Oh and the service was equally bad. At least it was cheap? read more

This place is an absolute gem in Nashville. Having lived in the area for now over a decade, it's downright impossible to find an unpretentious spot with great food and friendly staff. That's Dalts. Currently having the French dip (for probably the 5th time) and it's amazing. read more

Dalt's has been around for a very long time and I honestly do not understand the reason why.... it's a super dated diner style place with lots of older folks that fill up the restaurant. I ordered a burger and fries and it came out crispy on the burger and cold on the fries. Maybe a good place if you've had a few? read more

The food was good. The service was great too. Chloe was our server. She was very friendly and helpful. We celebrated my daughter's 9th birthday and the great surprise was that 2 kids ate free per adult meal. I had chicken and buttons and loaded mash potatoes, AMAZING (in my Oprah voice). My sister had the ribeye steak, she says it was perfectly seasoned and cooked, DELICIOUS. My mom got the bbq ribs and she says they were excellent. The kids had chicken tenders, cheeseburger, and corn dogs. I assume the kids food was good since they ate it all except a few fries. read more

Their food used to be great and fresh. 10 years ago I had the chicken and buttons every week. Just got it today, and everything was overcooked and hard. Big disappointment. The squash casserole is nothing like it used to be...almost tasteless. So sad. read more

The good: the food. The bad: the service. Took 10 minutes to be seated. The restaurant was not busy at all. Server seemed like he didn't want to be there at all. He came to our table and asked us what we ordered! Took a long time to get our food.. The food was good. Several other patrons came in and were unhappy as well. One man yelled out that no one had waited on them. One table who also took forever to get their food and when he got his steak, he sent it back. I have been here before and everything was great. Not sure what has happened, probably management. Cannot recommend. read more

I just really like this restaurant a lot! The food is always good, the rolls and honey butter are delicious, the menu is huge so you're bound to find something that sounds good, and the prices are not too high. The food is never 100% gourmet, but it always tastes homemade and it's always fresh! One of my favorite go to meals is the turkey and dressing, but I have to be in the mood for it. I recently ordered the chicken and buttons (another one of my favs) and it was just as good as always. My son even liked the fried mushrooms that were on top of the chicken and he is the pickiest eater ever! Oh and the squash casserole here is divine. I almost always get it even if it doesn't really "go" with whatever else I order, ha! My son had the mac and cheese and fries (both good) and my parents had pot roast. Theirs was also delicious! My other favorite options here are the southwest salad, blackened chicken sandwich, Dalts club, Monterey chicken, and the smashed potatoes. So many other great options to choose from though! You cannot go wrong! read more

service was poor for a late lunch today. slow waitstaff, only brought 1 water for our table of 4. Forgot to bring a second order of drinks yet charged us for it. Food was ok. table was dirty and sticky. read more

I really don't see how anyone can rate this place highly. Yes, I realize this is not a foodie place, but it is just plain "not good". My mother in laws favorite restaurant in Nashville, so she tries to push Dalts all the time, but I would rather have a hot poker shoved in my eye than deal with this. What attracts me to a facility to frequent in the food business? Good food and/or drinks. Obviously these are different interests for different times. I might also visit for great service if it was a place I could go with friends for a good evening. Dalts fails on all points. So let's get too it. Food? Everything I have tried is different levels of salt lick (and none of them Himalayan or good sea salt). Great for a cow in the field, but unpalatable for human beings that can actually taste food. I took home the chicken fried steak one night due to being chided about waste and promptly threw it out when I got home. I can scrape off bad breading and choke something down, but the feeling of swallowing sea water is not appealing. On top of that, much of the meal feels like a can was opened, poured into a pan, and served. Service? The best I have had is average. In general, It is more about trying to flag down the wait staff for more liquids to combat the salt (I did mention salt, right?) Atmosphere? Fine, but dated. Who might like this? I can see that is might be attractive to groups as they are very open to having groups (there were 2 the last time I was there). Also great for people who LOVE salt. This used to be a good restaurant with decent food. Today, it is nasty. I want to like it as I have fond memories. I have tried a few times (fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me), but I really can't stomach this. As one who is very focused on trying to find something good to give a place at least an average rating (that is 3 stars for those who are confused and believe 3 stars is bad), but as much as I tried to find enough to give this a 2, I found it impossible. read more

Food is subpar at best. Server was nice. Entire restaurant is coated in a greasy dust, from ceilings in cobwebs to dirt around the booths. People say if the bathroom at a restaurant gives you the ick, you don't want to see their kitchen. They'd benefit from closing down for a week to do some deep cleaning & repainting. read more

This is a pretty dated, old school restaurant. It looks as if they may have killed it back in the day but are still living off the high of that so they've never improved or renovated a single thing. Why fix what isn't broken?? I ordered a burger and fries with a milkshake. It was good, but nothing I would ever write home about. read more

Update # 2 - went back to Dalts on Sunday, 10/6 for lunch after church. Got there about 12:50. Had a party of seven. I had to be somewhere at 2pm. I told the waitress that, also told her no pressure, that if I didn't make it where I needed to be in time I would just explain that the restaurant industry is a hard industry to work in and that Sunday lunch hours are usually overwhelmingly busy - the people I had to meet would've understood. Instead, she went ahead and put my order in and told them to rush it. I got my food, ate it, was out of there at a decent time, and still made it where I needed to be right on time. Now what waitress do you think honors special requests like that? Wish I would've gotten her name but she did amazing. I'm very thankful she didn't mind doing that for me. The customer service here has been fantastic all three times I have been. I will continue to go back! Update # 1 - went to Dalts on Sunday, 9/29 for lunch after church. After being there for some time, our waitress comes by and tells us the reason our food is taking so long is because she "forgot" to put the order in for them to start preparing the food. Well, we didn't complain. We just all smiled and said okay instead of causing a scene or making a big deal out of it. We understand that sometimes things just happen....Well, the manager come to us (we don't complain to her or anything, she comes to us on her own accord) and apologizes and although we had three separate tickets, she gave us half off EVERY ticket because of the waitress's slip up. Top notch way to handle this! I wish I got the manager's name because she was the bomb.com. she made sure we were taken care of. Now THAT is good customer service. read more

Dalts American Grill - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee