Are you looking for a worthy soul food or southern restaurant in Nashville? Look no further because Jefferson’s Restaurant is just the place for you. At Jefferson’s Restaurant, we prepare your Southern favorites in a healthy way. We are cooking up a unique menu of delicious Southern dishes that are lower in fat, sodium, and trans-fats, so that you can enjoy your favorite tastes without the guilt!
We pride ourselves in fast and friendly service with delicious high quality soul food. Food is cooked daily. Our menu features a selection of healthy soul food that will surely leave your taste buds happy and your stomach full. Our food will definitely stick to your stomach.

Our restaurant offers a pleasant, inviting atmosphere that is perfect for casual dining or event catering. We will make your visit at our restaurant the best decision you ever made. Dine with us and we will make your dining experience at Jefferson’s Restaurant exceed your expectation for a restaurant serving traditional meat-n-three fare.
So, start taking your health more seriously. There are ways to eat food in a healthy way at Jefferson’s Restaurant. Start your journey with our soul food menu.

Jefferson's A Healthy Dose of Soul Restaurant opened recently on historic Jefferson Street and is part of the revitalization of this area. Jefferson's A Healthy Dose of Soul Restaurant was featured on the CNN special "B1ack in America: Reclaiming the Dream" in early August. Part of the show included a panel discussion led by CNN's Soledad O'Brien with some of the most influential African American leaders to explore unique and innovative solutions to vital issues facing blacks in the United States.

Jefferson's Restaurant was selected on several merits including the healthy soul food concept, its location on Jefferson Street, the history of that corridor, and being a family owned business here. The owner is Charles Bright, a Delmont University graduate and native of Liberia, who also owns Maryland Financial Companies, Inc.

Nashville's historic Jefferson Street is known for legendary live concerts featuring
musical icons such as Nat King Cole, Jim Hendrix, Fats Domino and Little Richard, among others. The street in recent years bas been undergoing a revitalization to attract more businesses to the area and Jefferson’s is part of that on-going development.

Charles Bright had the vision and goal to create a more modem dimension to soul food cuisine. Executive Chef Rodney Conner, Fonnerly of the Pineapple Room at
Cheekwood, has developed a menu, which features low-sodium items along with fewer fried food offerings without trading taste for healthy eating. He was interviewed for the CNN feature, including an overview of the restaurant menu; the kitchen and dining areas, along with general manager will Bright. Chef Rodney Conner has also been featured showcasing his culinary skills on WKRN-Channel 2 and WTVF-Channel5. 
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As Americans we are increasingly becoming health conscious, I decided to open
Jefferson's with a completely new menu emphasizing ingredients to help them meet their goals while enhancing the soul food experience," said Charles Bright. Dishes are cooked with unsalted butter and Canola oil for frying along with very little salt during the preparation process.

Given how good the fried chicken was, Jefferson's detour away from the deep-fried stapes is even admirable," Carrington Fox noted in a review in the Nashville Scene."Lightly" dredged in flour and fried to a perfect juicy doneness, the breast was served with a plate of mashed garlic red potatoes and a choice of sides, including mac-and-cheese, roasted red peppers, collards, Cajun rice, slaw, com and sweet potato fries." The fried chicken lunch is on special now for only $5.99.

Other favorites on the menu include grilled firecracker shrimp, a variety of salads and sandwiches, meatloaf: pork tenderloin, turkey pot roast, BBQ ribs, catfish, grilled tilapia, salmon, numerous side dishes and desserts. Sunday Brunch offerings include bacon, sausage, steak, eggs, pancakes, ham and cheese omelet, brunch fries, and the Jefferson Street Benny.

Jefferson's A Healthy Dose of Soul Restaurant is located at 1003 Jefferson Street,
formerly the site of Aunt Clara's Restaurant. It is open for lunch Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. For reservations and more information, call (615) 367-9577.