Smashburger restaurant & beerThe Gulch$$$$
Cledis Burgers & Beer
Smashburgers and beer in the Gulch, with shops in Bellevue and Elm Hill. Local readers voted it Nashville's best burger in 2025.
#4 in Burgers
What to get
- Classic smashburger
- Georgia Caprese burger (fried mozzarella, basil pesto, peach preserves, balsamic)
When to go
Weekday lunch or an early dinner before Gulch nightlife crowds.
Insider tip
Named for founder Shane Nasby's grandfather, who ran a diner in Indiana; the Bellevue shop is wall-to-wall '80s and '90s nostalgia (Eater). Nasby previously co-owned HoneyFire BBQ.
Heads up
Readers' favorite more than a critics' one: Infatuation's 2026 burger guide leaves it off.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 621-2189
- Website
- cledis.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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