Riddim N Spice
North Fisk, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Riddim N Spice is a practical North Nashville pick when the meal needs to be casual, easy to plan, and more local than formal. Go for lunch or early dinner with a small group; choose Swett's for a more institution-style Nashville meal or Slim & Husky's when pizza is the safer group order.
About Riddim N Spice
Riddim N Spice is a Nashville option to consider when you want a casual meal and direct planning. The dress code is casual, and the restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM, with Sunday closed.
The planning case is simple: this is a practical Nashville dining stop for a casual meal.
Go for a casual Nashville meal, not a drawn-out tasting format
This supports a casual read, not a fine-dining or tasting-menu one. Come with flexible expectations, and do not assume a specific menu format, seating setup, beverage program, or paced progression unless you have confirmed those details with the restaurant.
That makes it easiest to plan around the basics: casual dress, Nashville location, and hours that run 11 AM to 8 PM from Monday through Saturday. It is less useful to frame the visit around private dining, bar seating, chef-led pacing, or a special-occasion format.
What makes the decision easy
The appeal is practical. Riddim N Spice works when the schedule fits its hours and the meal does not need to be built around a more formal reservation plan. If the plan involves other Nashville stops or a broader city itinerary, pair this with the Nashville restaurants guide, then round out the trip with the Nashville hotels guide, the Nashville bars guide, the Nashville wineries guide, or the Nashville experiences guide.
Pick Riddim N Spice when a casual Nashville meal and simple timing are the priority. You might also compare it with Swett's, Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria (North Nashville), Cajun Kids LLC, Meel, or The Detroit Cowboy depending on what else your group is considering. Quick reference: choose Riddim N Spice for a casual Nashville stop with hours from Monday through Saturday.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–8 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–8 PM
- Location
- 2116 Meharry Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208
- Website
- riddimnspice.com
- Phone
- +16159537121
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Riddim N Spice reads like a neighborhood kitchen rooted in the Black cultural and intellectual history of North Nashville. The restaurant is in a commercial strip, and its Caribbean-Southern overlap underscores a cooking tradition built on resourcefulness and bold seasoning. The restaurant’s placement on Meharry Boulevard and its locally minded character make it familiar and comforting. Expect a direct, soulful atmosphere where flavor and community context carry the point of view.
Best For
This is a place to come intentionally: for casual dinners with friends, family-style group meals, and neighborhood visits where the food is the draw. Riddim N Spice is an example of community-rooted dining in a part of the city that doesn’t court media attention, and it rewards diners who seek authentic, flavorful cooking. Signature items like Jerk Chicken and Rum Cake suggest hearty main courses and dessert finishes, making the restaurant a natural fit for evening gatherings and relaxed, communal meals rather than staged, formal nights out.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu’s Caribbean-Southern identity: order the Jerk Chicken as a centerpiece and save room for the Rum Cake. The cuisine uses spice and heat as integral elements, so expect bold seasoning and consider sharing plates if you’re with a group. Because the spot sits on a working neighborhood thoroughfare and caters to intentional visitors, plan to arrive with time to enjoy the food without rush. If you prefer milder preparations, ask about spice levels because heat is used deliberately as part of the flavor profile.
Venue details
Ambiance
Vibey and lively atmosphere in the Rum Room with beats on select nights.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- Jerk Chicken
- Rum Cake
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2116 Meharry Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–8 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Meel, Notable alternative
- Cajun Kids LLC, Notable alternative
- Swett's, Notable alternative
- Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria (North Nashville), Notable alternative
- The Detroit Cowboy, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Riddim N Spice compares in North Nashville
Choose Riddim N Spice when the brief is casual, easy, and neighborhood-focused. Compared with Meel, it reads as the lower-pressure option for diners who do not want the meal to feel like a planned evening. For a more familiar Nashville comfort-food frame, Swett's is the stronger cross-shop, especially for visitors who want a clearer local-institution feel.
For groups, Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria (North Nashville) is likely the safer crowd-pleaser because pizza removes a lot of ordering friction. Cajun Kids LLC makes more sense when the craving is specifically Cajun-leaning, while Riddim N Spice is better for diners seeking a casual North Nashville meal without turning it into a long reservation-driven plan.
The Detroit Cowboy belongs on the list for readers comparing nearby independent options, but the decision should come down to mood: Riddim N Spice for an easy daytime or early-evening meal, Swett's for a more classic Nashville stop, and Slim & Husky's for the simplest group consensus.
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Compare Riddim N Spice
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Riddim N Spice | Nashville | 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurants |
| Meel | Nashville | No published awards |
| Cajun Kids LLC | Nashville | No published awards |
| Swett's | Nashville | No published awards |
| Slim & Husky's Pizza Beeria (North Nashville) | Nashville | No published awards |
| The Detroit Cowboy | Nashville | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Riddim N Spice?
Check the current menu directly with Riddim N Spice, and plan around the confirmed hours: Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM, with Sunday closed.
What should a first-timer know about Riddim N Spice?
Treat it as a casual Nashville stop. The key facts are simple: the dress code is casual, the restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM, and it is closed on Sunday.
