Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar – American
Rafferty's Restaurant & Bar welcomes guests into a warm, lively atmosphere where the comforting aroma of golden-fried favorites and bubbling cheese sets the stage for a soulful dining experience. Diners gather over overflowing plates of supreme nachos and signature hand-breaded chicken filets, often finding a sweet reprieve in the irresistible warmth of nutty honey butter croissants or a velvety bowl of their famous potato soup. It is a destination where classic American comfort is elevated through hearty flavors and a communal spirit, making every meal feel like a celebrated neighborhood tradition.
4041 Armory Oaks Drive, Nashville TN 37204 https://raffertys.com/location/nashville-tn/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests love the inviting space and warm atmosphere of this neighborhood gem, frequently praising the friendly and attentive service staff who ensure a welcoming experience for families. Standout dishes include the flavorful and tasty soup, which reviewers highlight as a comforting and delicious choice. Celebrated for its hospitable environment and regular table check-ins, the venue is noted by diners as a wonderful and high-quality addition to the local dining scene.
Menu
Appetizers
- Batter-Fried Mushrooms - $12.99: Fresh hand-battered mushrooms fried crispy golden and served with mustard horseradish dipping sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Finger Filets - Original - $12.99: Fresh hand-breaded deep fried chicken tenders. Served with our special sweet & spicy dipping sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Finger Filets - Tossed - $12.99: Chicken tenders tossed with our made-from-scratch Buffalo sauce. Served with our homemade garlic ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rafferty’s Supreme Nachos - $12.99: Freshly made tortilla chips smothered with Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, homemade chili, seasoned refried beans and our made-from-scratch queso. Then topped with lettuce, jalapeño peppers, freshly made pico de gallo and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Fries - $12.99: Hand-cut French fries smothered with melted Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses, hot chopped bacon and chives. Served with spicy ranch dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Mac n’ Cheese - $12.99: Hand-breaded chicken fingers tossed with our original Buffalo sauce then blended with our rich and creamy Mac n’ Cheese. Topped with bread crumbs then baked and served piping hot. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nutty Honey Butter Croissants - $7.99: A basket of our hot-from-the-oven croissants drizzled with honey butter then topped with candied pecans. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- Famous Potato Soup (6-oz.) - $6.49: Topped with cheese, chives and chopped bacon. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Potato Soup (12-oz.) - $10.49: Topped with cheese, chives and chopped bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $8.99: Fresh crisp mixed greens with chopped eggs, fresh diced tomatoes, crisp potato sticks and chopped bacon. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad and Soup - $13.99: A combination of our house salad and a bowl of made-from-scratch soup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Spinach Salad - $11.49: Trimmed baby leaf spinach garnished with bleu cheese crumbles, crispy candied pecans, thinly sliced red onions and Rafferty’s smoked bacon.
- The Chef - $15.99: Fresh greens topped with smoked turkey, ham, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses, chopped eggs, fresh diced tomatoes, crispy potato sticks and chopped bacon.
- Caesar Salad - $11.49: Fresh hearts of romaine lettuce tossed to order with homemade seasoned croutons, Parmesan cheese and Caesar dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frisco Salad - $15.99: Seasoned grilled chicken, chopped eggs, fresh diced tomatoes, crispy potato sticks, Monterey Jack cheese and artichoke hearts on a bed of cool crisp greens. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Finger Salad - $15.99: Cold mixed greens topped with chopped eggs, fresh diced tomatoes, crispy potato sticks, Monterey Jack cheese and chopped fresh hand-breaded deep fried chicken finger filets or Buffalo style. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sunshine Chicken Salad - $14.99: Homemade chicken salad topped with candied pecans. Served with fresh cantaloupe, honeydew melon and strawberries topped with homemade sweet orange dressing. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad, Croissants & Soup - $14.99: Two croissants served with Rafferty’s homemade chicken salad topped with candied pecans and choice of today’s made-from-scratch soup. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Ultimate Club - $14.99: Sliced smoked turkey, ham, Monterey Jack cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce, sliced tomatoes and our signature honey-mustard dressing. Served on toasted wheatberry bread. Dietary tags: Kosher, Halal Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bluegrass Special - $14.99: A boneless marinated hickory-grilled BBQ chicken breast topped with bacon, Monterey Jack cheese, pickles, sliced tomatoes, lettuce and mayonnaise. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Open-Faced Prime Rib Sandwich - $18.99: A juicy cut of our slow-roasted prime rib served on our fresh baked French bread. Served au jus. Available after 4:00pm. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rafferty’s American Cheeseburger - $14.99: Black angus chuck patty grilled on hickory wood then topped with American cheese, crispy lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, pickles, mayo and mustard. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Backyard BBQ Burger - $14.99: Black angus chuck patty topped with smoked bacon, charcoal grilled sweet onions, smoked cheddar cheese and BBQ sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Cheeseburger - $14.99: American Cheeseburger topped with crispy bacon. Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Burger - $14.99: Black angus chuck patty with melted Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, spinach, tomato, red onion, sour cream and 1000 island dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef & Chops
- Slow-Roasted Prime Rib - $30.49: Aged USDA choice prime rib seasoned then slow-roasted. Hand-carved to order and served au jus. Available after 4:00pm. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner
- Jackson Hole Filet - $31.49: USDA choice 8-oz. filet slow-roasted over hickory wood. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Marinated Ribeye - $30.49: USDA choice 12-oz. ribeye marinated in pineapple juice and soy sauce. Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ribeye - $29.49: USDA choice 12-oz. ribeye steak well marbled. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner
- Wood-Fired Pork Chops - $22.99: Two 6-oz. hickory grilled center cut boneless pork chops. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cowboy Sirloin - $22.99: USDA choice 10-oz. sirloin. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Chicken & Shrimp
- Kona Chicken - $17.99: Boneless chicken breast marinated in pineapple juice and soy sauce grilled over hickory wood then topped with grilled ham, Monterey Jack cheese and a slice of pineapple. Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Chicken Finger Platter - $17.99: Generous portion of boneless chicken tender filets served Original or Tossed in Buffalo sauce.
- Chicken Alfredo - $18.99: Penne pasta tossed in a creamy homemade alfredo sauce with tender chunks of grilled chicken or basted Cajun-style.
- Cajun Shrimp Alfredo - $21.99: Sauteéd and blackened large shrimp, tossed in our homemade alfredo sauce and penne pasta. Served with a garlic butter croissant. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Boneless BBQ Chicken - $17.99: Boneless marinated chicken breast grilled over hickory coals, basted with BBQ sauce and Cajun seasoning, topped with Monterey Jack cheese and bacon.
Our Specialties
- Hickory-Smoked Baby Back Ribs - $24.99: Hickory smoked in house then basted with sweet & zesty BBQ sauce.
- Salmon - $21.99: 7-oz. salmon filet grilled over live hickory coals. Brushed with olive oil and seasoned or basted Cajun style. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Catch of the Day - $21.99: Fish-of-the-Day grilled over live hickory coals. Brushed with olive oil and seasoned or basted Cajun style. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rustler’s Roost Salmon - $21.99: Salmon marinated in an orange/bourbon marinade, grilled and basted. Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Desserts
- Brownie Bliss - $8.99: Fudgy brownie with a swirl of Sweet Cream, chocolate ganache, and a scoop of French Vanilla drizzled with Chocolate Syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Apple Walnut Crunch - $8.99: Warm baked apples with cinnamon and nutmeg, crunchy crust, French vanilla ice cream, candied pecans and bourbon glaze. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- The Best Cheesecake - $8.99: Smooth creamy cheesecake in an extra thick graham cracker pecan crust. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Hand-Cut French Fries - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Baked Potato - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Broccoli - $4.49
- Baked Sweet Potato - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- House Vegetable - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Fruit Bowl - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Homemade Cole Slaw - $4.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $4.49 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
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