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Since the closing of Green Hills Grille in 2007, neighbors have pined for the restaurant's customer service and casual take on Southwestern cuisine. Now, the concept has been revived in a new space by new owner Steven Smithing who was a longtime employee of the original (and also owns Meres Bulles in Brentwood).
Smithing didn't have to make a lot of cosmetic changes to space, which used to house Alegria. He removed a few walls for an airier feel, particularly around the bar, and brightened things up with several coats of paint. Behind the scenes, Smithing revamped the kitchen to better serve the volume he expects. (He also added carryout service with dedicated parking behind the restaurant for pick-up orders.)
The menu features a number of favorites from the original, like the tortilla soup, chicken salad melt, and Santa Fe grilled chicken pastabut there are plenty of new discoveries as well, including several types of tacos (think fried white fish, prime rib, and tender pork carnitas). The prime rib also appears on a plate of three small rib rolls, making for an ideal and shareable appetizer. There are flatbreads and a few types of sushi rolls, too.
Instead of a traditional happy hour, Green Hills Grille is offering a late-night special with 20 percent off all food and drink during the last hour before the restaurant closes nightly. But even at full price, the food here will likely attract hordes of nostalgic Nashvillians.
2002 Richard Jones Rd., 615-620-8390; ghgrille.com