We welcome you to our family restaurant. Our diner is special in so many ways: the menu features dishes with the freshest ingredients that are cooked to perfection; our owners and staff care about the customers and appreciate their support; we've been voted as Nasville's number one diner; and did we mention that Guy Fieri, host of the Food Network's Diners, Drive-In's and Dives paid us a visit recently? Thank you for choosing Athens Family Restaurant, we will always be here to provide you with quality food and service that cannot be matched.

Step into 1947 at Mel's Drive-In Nashville, a timeless American restaurant and classic Nashville diner on historic 2nd Avenue. Our iconic booths have hosted celebrities like Justin Bieber, Al Pacino, Post Malone, and Kim Kardashian, capturing the star-powered legacy of Mel's. We serve legendary smash burgers, hearty breakfast in Nashville all day, and creamy hand-spun shakes in a perfect retro restaurant setting. It's an ideal spot for group dining and private party Nashville events, including bachelorette parties. Enjoy $5 Mimosas all day, every day. From vintage neon to sizzling grills, experience the ultimate historic restaurant vibe. Book your booth or event on OpenTable and dine where Hollywood history meets Music City.Hours:Mon: 7:00am - 4:00pmTue: 7:00am - 4:00pmWed: 7:00am - 10:00pmThu: 7:00am - 10:00pmFri: 7:00am - 11:59amSat: 12:00am - 1:00am, 7:00am - 11:59pmSun: 12:00am - 1:00am, 7:00am - 8:00pm