In Short
Think of a house that hasn't been redecorated in decades. The unchanging Elliston Place, which began life as a soda and burger shop and continues today as a meat-and-three and soda shop, maintains a definite '50s decor.… Read Full Editorial

The best food I got served was probably what was dried up on my fork by Kay W via Insider Pages on 8/14/2012

If I had seen the dirt-crusted, fly-specked, God-only-knows-what-that-is-on-the-floor excuse of a 1-seater, both-sex bathroom BEFORE I'd eaten I'd have ran out of the place. Unfortunately, I ate first. It was worse than my mother's…

Horrible by factorywarlord via Citysearch on 9/2/2010

Horrible HORRIBLE service, In my honest opinion I could have made better food at home in my kitchen. I am not saying the food was horrible but there was nothing special about it all. On the plus side, the milk shakes are the best ive ever…

A Nashville institution by Debbie W via Insider Pages on 9/17/2008

Whenever a local Nashville paper has a contest for which restaurant has the best ____ fill in the blank - you will find Elliston's at the top of the list. The best milk shakes, the best cheeseburgers, the best service, etc. What a…

Horribly dirty and slow by marx226 via Citysearch on 11/21/2007

My dad took me and my grandmother here last year because it used to be the "hip" restaurant when he was younger. This place was so disgusting... the seats and table were sticky and dried up food was stuck to nearly all of the tables. The…

Insects on the floor, don't go unless you want a food-bourne illness by jaw881 via Citysearch on 11/18/2007

We went to this place because it was recommended in Frommer's. What a huge letdown. The food was tasted like it had been reheated several times. The decor is from the 40-50s but doesn't look like it has been cleaned since then. There…

Long past its prime by jbrownston via Citysearch on 5/30/2007

After a doctor's visit nearby, we stopped in for lunch today, since my father was craving a chocolate milkshake. The milkshake was good, but, when we saw the rating of 64 posted by the cash register, we should have left immediately.…

Best "Old" Atmosphere by ericspencer via Citysearch on 11/27/2006

Okay - so the food is what you could make at home, but the "so old it's retro" furnishings and the incredible milkshakes more than make up for anything else. Prices are also reasonable too.

Good for breakfast by davisa1 via Citysearch on 8/21/2006

I like the soda shop, but stick to the breakfast menu. The decor is outdated, and honestly the place does look like it's falling apart...but it has a delicious, cheap, large variety of breakfast foods. Seating is always prompt, and my…

Avoid like the plague by wemmy via Citysearch on 7/23/2006

I was really looking forward to this restaurant, what with all the glowing reviews- was I wrong!\r The place is FILTHY. How could anyone eat in such a dirty restaurant? Our waitress was snotty\r when we asked if the place took debit…

Not as great as photo depicts by ctiger via Citysearch on 7/20/2006

We arrived Saturday about 2:30 in the afternoon. From the outside the placed looked very quaint and "old timey", we were excited. Upon entering the place appeared uncleaned an abit more ragged than the internet photo depicts. We were…

Back to the 50's by James R via Insider Pages on 2/11/2006

Well, it seemed that way even though Elliston Place has been here longer than that. Yes, the malts are huge, hand-dipped, and excellent. But the best thing is the service. The waitresses will "honey" and "darlin" you to death. Their…

Fun Place to Eat by Jolie B via Insider Pages on 9/9/2005

My kids love eating here, so we visit every so often for a special treat. The decor is really lively and fun. It looks just like a 50's soda shop where you have the option of sitting at the counter, which my children think is so cool. …

Oh yeah! by daisyamya via Citysearch on 8/17/2004

This is of course, a Nashville institution. They have the yummiest burgers and the shakes are just out of this world! I love that it is still the old decor, although the restrooms could be updated! The food is just awesome and a really…

FRIDAYS ARE THE BEST by musicman563 via Citysearch on 10/7/2003

This is a great place to drop in and have some good ole' eatin'. Fridays are the best, they serve spare ribs as a choice in the meat and three. It does cost you an extra 30 cents, but its worth it.

Happy Days by Laugh_out_loud4U via Citysearch on 2/7/2003

This place reeks of retro with a southern twist but the food is comfort all the way. I love to eat here during the week at lunch and the specials are good like the fried chicken. The only draw back is in the winter, I ate with my coat on…

LookingForward2Nashville by stevesgal via Citysearch on 10/3/2002

Love going to Nashville and stopping off for "real" food. We don't count fat or calories here--an all or nothing trip--and worth it. Whenever we are lucky enough to be in the area it is one of our first stops. In addition to the food we…

Best Fried Chicken In Town by rf via Citysearch on 9/21/2002

I've been going to the Soda Shop for over 20 years and I still love it. Their fried chicken on Tues and Sat. is the best in town and their mashed potatoes are also great. If you're really indulgent, get a chocolate milkshake with your…

Elliston Places is awesome by Erin1620 via Citysearch on 9/7/2002

One word: milkshake. It's the best place in Nashville to get a milkshake. It's also a really cool place to eat. Good food, good atmosphere.

none better by Barb74 via Citysearch on 9/3/2002

Almost nothing can beat a grilled cheeseburger and chocolate shake...except maybe the meat 'n three plate at Ellison Place. Don't come here if you want fancy decor, "fine dining" (whatever that means), or high prices. Awesome food with…

Very good by sonybabe via Citysearch on 9/4/2002

Their food is really great!I would recomend my friends eat here.They have great veggies and the service is great.It gets very crowded around lunch time and sometimes people are waiting in line out side.But its worth the wait! Its very very…

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