Fine diningDickerson Pike$$$$
Junior
Philip Krajeck's wood-hearth restaurant in a former Piggly Wiggly on Dickerson Pike, named to the New York Times' 50 best list in 2026.
#8 in Fine dining#23 in Date night
What to get
- Golden half chicken from the hearth
- Chicken & snail pâté en croûte
- Collard green barbajuan
- A Manhattan, Negroni or martini: the only three cocktails
When to go
Tables release 60 days out at midnight CT on OpenTable; a few bar seats are held every night for walk-ins (official FAQ).
Insider tip
It's Philip Krajeck's third spot (Rolf and Daughters, Folk) in a former Piggly Wiggly; wine list by Billy Smith (ex-Four Horsemen). Small lot; the restaurant recommends rideshare. Corkage $50 (2-bottle max).
Heads up
$15-per-person fee for cancellations inside 24 hours.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 964-7077
- Website
- juniornashville.com
- Reservations
- recommended
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 Something out of date?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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