Nashville Restaurants
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1. Bobbie's Dairy Dip
$ | Sylvan Park |This classic ice cream and burger stand feels like a blast from the past with retro decor, classic diner fare, ice cream, and milk shakes that can be enjoyed on their covered patio. This family-friendly staple embraces their throwback energy, even naming their delicious signature shake flavors after 1950s rockers.
5301 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37209, USA615-463–8088Known For
- Dipped soft-serve ice cream
- Creatively flavored milk shakes
- Hand-dipped corn dogs
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2. Brown's Diner
$ | Hillsboro Village |One of Nashville's oldest restaurants still in operation, the famed Brown's Diner first opened its doors in 1927. This spot, housed in a large trailer, is popular with celebrities and regular ol' locals alike, and the burger is one of the best in town.
2102 Blair Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, USA615-269–5509Known For
- Classic, no-frills burgers
- Friendly service
- Historic restaurant
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3. Fido
$ | Hillsboro Village |Local favorite Fido is part of the Bongo Java family and has one of the coffee shop group's more extensive food menus. In addition to Fido's own take on the creatively made, ethically sourced espresso drinks found at other Bongo locations, the restaurant serves locally sourced breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pro tip: try the burger.
1812 21st Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, USA615-777–3436Known For
- Fresh, local food
- Creative espresso drinks
- Funky environment
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4. J. Alexander's - Redlands Grill
$$ | West End |This Midtown location has a decidedly upscale feel, with dark-wood paneling and low lighting. The menu includes hardwood-grilled beef, chicken, and pork; hearty salads; and fresh seafood.
2609 West End Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-340–9901Known For
- Superb cocktails
- Perfectly cooked steaks
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
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5. Tennessee Brew Works
$ | The Gulch |An official Music City Live Music Venue, Tennessee Brew Works Tap Room features bands and solo acts Thursday through Saturday, and on Sunday it's vinyl night. Enjoy a finely crafted brew with menu items such as their Five Beer Burger, crawfish ragout, Southern grill cheese, and more; there are beer pairings for each dish, and Tennessee Brew Works offers brews across the flavor spectrum with truly unique blends. Try their Basil Ryman with Thai basil sourced from a local farm. Their brewing process is masterful—employing the talents of an in-house chemist Ph.D—and soulful, with a passion for creating inventive, locally sourced craft beers. Brewery tours are offered Saturday and Sunday.
809 Ewing Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-436--0050Known For
- Official Music City Live Music Venue
- Brewery tours offered Saturday and Sunday
- Beer pairings for each dish
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6. 12 South Taproom & Grill
$$ | |Part of the 12 South scene before there was one---and still a favorite with a large, covered street-facing patio and small performance space inside---12 South Taproom has a menu that's surprisingly large with seemingly endless variations of quesadillas (rib-eye!), tacos, salads with vegetarian options, and a kids' menu. Your fellow diners will include families, couples, friends, local college kids, and visitors. Enjoy the walls papered in Hatch Show and other concert posters.
2318 12th Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37204, USA615-463–7552Known For
- Extensive beer selection
- Grass-fed beef
- Chocolate banana bread
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7. 51 North Taproom
$$ | The Nations |With a menu nearly as broad as its beer selection, the entrées featuring lamb, seitan, and goat cheese alongside more traditional pub food favorites will surprise anyone who imagines 51 North Taproom to be a run-of-the-mill bar and grill. With ample options for vegans and vegetarians, there is something for everyone, plus beer to go with it.
704 51st Ave. N, Nashville, Tennessee, 37209, USA629-800–2454Known For
- Local and regional craft beers on tap
- Board game lounge
- Locally sourced beef and bread
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8. Barista Parlor
$ | East Nashville | CoffeeThe East Nashville location of Barista Parlor is the spot that started it all for the growing local coffee chain. Barista Parlor is known for paying almost an excruciating level of detail to all of its coffee beverages, so you know you're getting a quality cup of coffee every time you visit. They also sell pastries and small bites, served up in a painstakingly hip environment.
519B Gallatin Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37206, USA615-712–9766Known For
- Carefully made coffee drinks
- Hip, trendy setting
- Knowledgeable staff
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9. Bastion
$$ | Wedgewood-Houston |Opened in February 2016, this small restaurant (and bar) seats only 24 diners (RSVPs are encouraged; walk-ins are welcomed when space is available). Parties of four to six are offered a five-course, prix fixe meal; smaller groups may order à la carte from a selection of American fare.
434 Houston St., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-490–8430Known For
- Seafood
- Punch of the day
- Desserts
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10. Biscuit Love
$ | Hillsboro Village |Biscuit Love opened its first outpost in the Gulch, with the hip new breakfast spot so popular that lines poured out the door each morning. Now the popular eatery is open in Hillsboro Village, serving up homemade biscuits and breakfast plates until 3 pm each day. Be warned: unless you get there early, be prepared to wait in line.
2001 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, USA615-610–3336Known For
- Sweet and savory biscuits
- Extensive breakfast menu
- Biscuit donuts ("bonuts")
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11. Blue Moon Waterfront Grille
$$ | Charlotte Park |This floating restaurant and bar is on a secluded marina, tucked away in a combination neighborhood and industrial area in true Nations fashion. The dockside dining options include many seafood options, large salads, and shareable appetizers.
525 Basswood Dr., Nashville, Tennessee, USA615-356–6666Known For
- Waterfront dining
- Sunday brunch
- Live music
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12. Bongo Java
$ | Hillsboro Village |The Belmont Boulevard location of Bongo Java is a popular hangout for Belmont students. Accordingly, its food menu is more college-centric (think breakfast sandwiches) than Fido's, though in recent years the local coffee favorite has expanded its menu (and remodeled its building) to suit the needs of the rapidly growing neighborhood.
2007 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, USA615-385–5282Known For
- Ethically sourced coffee
- Inventive espresso drinks
- All-day breakfast
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13. Bongo Java East
$ | East Nashville |The eastern outpost of the local Bongo Java empire, this location is in East Nashville's bustling Five Points neighborhood. Stop in for coffee, tea, pastries, sandwiches, and more, served up in a refreshingly unpretentious environment by a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Bongo also has beer on tap and a selection of board games (thanks to a 2017 merger with Game Point Café), so it's the perfect spot to transition from daytime work to evening play.
107 S. 11th St., Nashville, Tennessee, 37206, USA615-777–3278Known For
- Ethically sourced coffee
- Locally sourced food
- Friendly staff
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14. Calypso Cafe 100 Oaks
$ | Berry Hill |Casual healthy dining that is easy on the wallet is Calypso Cafe’s focus, making it a popular, laid-back lunch spot. Calypso Cafe’s menu features Caribbean influences, with an emphasis on chicken and fresh produce, creating tropical flavor combinations like their Lucayan salad and famed corn muffins that easily satisfy nutrition-focused eaters and those with dietary restrictions.
700 Thompson La., Nashville, Tennessee, 37204, USA615-297–3888Known For
- Budget-friendly
- Light lunch fare
- Vegetarian and vegan options
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15. City Winery
$$ | Downtown |As a restaurant, concert venue, and wine bar, the versatility of City Winery’s offerings make it a standout in the city. The Barrel Room restaurant and wine bar within City Winery serves hearty, Southern-inspired fare for brunch and dinner with an extensive wine list.
609 Lafayette St., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-324–1010Known For
- Popular concert venue
- Thoughtful wine selections
- Trendy brunch
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16. Dose
$ | West End |Dose is one of the neighborhood’s better-kept secrets; its location on the border of Midtown and Sylvan Park makes it a less frequented (and, subsequently, quieter) café than the larger chains closer to downtown or Vanderbilt University. This is a good thing, because their daily fresh-baked goods, specially blended coffees, and delicious breakfast and lunch options are ones you’re going to want to keep all to yourself.
3431 Murphy Rd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-457–1300Known For
- Great sandwiches
- Fresh baked goods
- Chill (but friendly) atmosphere
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17. Dose Café and Dram Bar
$ | East Nashville |Located in East Nashville's Riverside Village neighborhood, Dose Café and Dram Bar serves up some of the city's finest espresso drinks. In addition to a caffeine fix, you'll find a full food menu, baked goods, beer, wine, and cocktails, making Dose the perfect one-stop shop for exploring the neighborhood.
1400 McGavock Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, 37216, USA615-730–8625Known For
- Breakfast and lunch options
- Beer, wine, and cocktails
- Specialty coffee
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18. Elliston Place Soda Shop
$ | Elliston Place |Elliston Place Soda Shop has been open since 1939, and has retained much of its mid-century decor, including vintage jukeboxes at the tables (though the boxes themselves no longer play), and a lovely soda counter, complete with a fountain. Come for great burgers, frothy ice-cream sodas, and delicious chocolate shakes—or breakfast.
2111 Elliston Pl., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-327–1090Known For
- Shakes
- Malts
- Delectable banana splits
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19. Etc Restaurant
$$$ | Hillsboro Village |Etc Restaurant is tucked away behind the Mall at Green Hills, making it the kind of place an out-of-towner could easily miss. The menu, though, makes getting out the GPS worth it, as new American favorites are reimagined using international ingredients. Etc also has an extensive dessert menu and a generous happy hour.
3790 Bedford Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37215, USA615-988–0332Known For
- Extensive dessert menu
- Generous happy hour
- Hard to find, but worth looking for
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20. Gray & Dudley
$$$ | Downtown |Featuring absurdist art in the dining room, and adjacent galleries with interactive installations, this restaurant in the bottom of the 21c Museum Hotel provides more than a meal, but a one-of-a-kind immersive experience. Featuring rich dishes that modernize Southern cuisine with surprising flavors, it includes a variety of hearth-baked in-house breads.
221 2nd Ave. N, Nashville, Tennessee, 37201, USA615-610–6460Known For
- Updated Southern-inspired entrées
- Eclectic artwork
- Complimentary valet parking
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