Nashville Restaurants
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1. Bella Napoli Pizzeria
$$ | Edgehill |Bella Napoli is one of the few authentic Neapolitan pizzerias in the city, and its brick-oven baked pizzas, decadent pasta dishes, and inexpensive happy hour will send you searching for this quaint eatery tucked in an alleyway on the back end of Edgehill Village. On warm nights, you can kick back on the romantically lit patio and enjoy good food, your favorite bottle of wine, and occasional live music.
1200 Villa Pl., Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, USA615-891–1387Known For
- Authentic Italian pizza
- Inexpensive happy hour drinks
- Beautiful patio seating
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2. Five Daughters Bakery
$ | |You know the offerings are good when the hours include a "or till sold out" proviso, and that's the case with this bakery located just off 12th Avenue South. They serve pastries and cookies, but the large, beautifully decorated gourmet doughnuts are what people talk about most. It is locally owned and named for the family's five daughters.
1110 Caruthers Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37204, USA615-490–6554Known For
- Cronuts
- "paleo" varieties
- Choices like King Kong (with bacon and maple glaze)
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3. Gabby's Burgers & Fries
$ | Wedgewood-Houston |Gabby’s is where real people of all sorts go for really good burgers (grass-fed beef or vegan) and addictive sweet potato fries. The ever-present line moves quickly; eat at the tables or small counter overlooking the grill, or grab and go.
493 Humphreys St., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-733–3119Known For
- Huge portions
- Shakes made with house-made syrups
- Quirky wall decor
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4. Jamaicaway Restaurant and Catering
$$ | Midtown |A longtime favorite sit-down spot in Nashville’s Farmer’s Market, Jamaicaway now has an additional location just off West End Avenue, one of Midtown’s main thoroughfares. Its cozy setting, friendly owners, and scrumptious curried dishes make this dining experience feel like you’ve stepped onto the island itself, where serenity and home-cooked food abound.
1812 Hayes St., Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-678–4031Known For
- Famous curried dishes
- Vegetarian and vegan options (including curry tofu)
- Friendly staff (family-owned and -operated)
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5. Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South
$ | Nolensville Pike |Started in 1945 by James Thornton Prince and passed down to his great-niece André Prince Jeffries in the '80s, this is Nashville’s most renowned hot chicken spot (the original location sadly closed its doors after a fire in late 2018). If you’re a beginner, try the four-piece tenders with white bread and pickles—don’t be a hero; even the mild is plenty hot. There’s limited seating, and the plastic tablecloths aren’t out to impress anyone. Nonetheless, the food is nothing but impressive. Prince’s was even named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation Awards in 2013.
5814 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, 37211, USA615-810--9388Known For
- Hot chicken
- Seasoned fries
- Storied history
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
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6. Swett's Restaurant
$ | McKissack Park |Nashville is known for its meat-and-three-style restaurants, and Swett's is one of its most famous; past patrons run the gamut from presidents to pop stars, and everyone in between. If you’re looking for Southern staples like collard greens, baked macaroni-and-cheese, and entrées that range from fried catfish to barbecued ribs, this is the place to be—you might even find the owner out in the dining room with a group of friends, enjoying his meal as much as you will.
2725 Clifton Ave., Nashville, Tennessee, 37209, USA615-329–4418Known For
- Cafeteria-style dining
- Down-home Southern cooking
- Popular pies and cobblers
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7. bartaco
$$ | |This open yet cozy space, with woven baskets as light fixtures, serves upscale bites influenced by the street food and beach cultures of Southern California, Uruguay, and Brazil. Tacos and rice bowls dominate the menu, as well as fresh-squeezed juice and cocktails.
2526 12th Ave S Nashville, TN, Nashville, Tennessee, 37204, USA615-269-8226Known For
- Fresh cocktails
- Outdoor dining
- Delicious fresh fish tacos
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8. Biscuit Love
$ | The Gulch |What started as a beloved Airstream food truck is now a brick-and-mortar staple in the neighborhood that's hailed for its daily scratch-made Southern-style biscuits. There are nine different biscuit sandwiches to choose from, made with a variety of meats, gravies, and toppings, but there are plenty of tempting "Without a Biscuit" options like the surprisingly tasty egg-topped Lindstrom made with shaved brussels sprouts, hazelnuts, and shredded Parmesan.
316 11th Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-490–9584Known For
- Biscuit donuts
- Long lines at peak hours
- A chicken biscuit you'll never forget
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9. Biscuit Love
$ | |What goes better with buttermilk biscuits than a historical Queen Anne Victorian home? This one, affectionately known as the Corn House (after the Corn family who lived there from 1920 to 1980), is home to some of the best Southern brunch around, from the traditional (biscuits and sausage gravy with a side of cheese grits) to the unconventional (a biscuit burger with pimento cheese and tomato jam).
132 3rd Ave. S, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-905–0386Known For
- Cheese grits
- Historic location
- Gourmet biscuits
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10. Burger Republic
$ | The Gulch |For those craving a burger that's a cut above the rest, Burger Republic offers up 15 different variations—like a fancier version of the In-N-Out classic or a Southern-inspired burger with a pimento cheese--stuffed patty—with a focus on locally sourced meats and ingredients. For the full artery-clogging experience, order a handmade shake spiked with your choice of booze.
420 11th Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, USA615-915–1943Known For
- Boozy milk shakes
- Tennessee Burger featuring Jack Daniel's honey glaze
- Tater tot fondue
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11. 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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12. Five Daughters Bakery
$ | |Located inside the Factory, this dreamy bakery seems to glow with soft pink light. They specialize in donuts, but not just any old donuts—these are 100-layer croissant-donut hybrids, cream-filled and glazed in flavors like spiced honey cheesecake and maple bacon (they also have a wide selection of paleo and vegan donuts).
230 Franklin Rd., Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-933–9332Known For
- 100-layer donuts
- Classic pastries
- Vegan and paleo donuts
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13. Frothy Monkey
$ | |This coffeehouse opens first thing in the morning and stays open through breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and there’s plenty of porch space to enjoy your rosemary honey latte outside; in the evening, they expand their drink menu to include craft beer and wine. The menu is Southern comfort food with a New South twist (like johnnycakes with house-pickled okra and bacon-onion marmalade), but coffee is still the main event at Frothy Monkey. All their coffee is locally roasted by their own roasting company, and you can buy it by the bag from the café.
125 5th Ave. S, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-600–4756Known For
- Locally roasted coffee
- Craft beer
- Comfort food
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Rate Includes: Happy hr weekdays 4–6; wine specials on Wed. -
14. La Hispana Bakery
$ | Charlotte Pike |This Mexican bakery serves up fresh tres leches, bread pudding, cheesecake, and a host of other pastries so flaky you’ll get almost as much on your shirt as in your mouth. Grab a Mexican Coca-Cola made to complete your sugary snack.
6208 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, 37209, USA615-645–9723Known For
- Mexican sodas
- Friendly service
- Pastries
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15. Loveless Café
$ | Bellevue |Southwest of Nashville on Highway 100, the Loveless Café serves up its famous scratch-made biscuits and country ham every day of the week. Long waits for a table are typical, so be prepared to do some shopping and play a round of cornhole while you wait. When the café opened in 1951, it was just chicken served at picnic tables on Lon and Annie Loveless’s front porch. But over the years, the restaurant has expanded to include every iteration of Southern breakfast and supper. In 2004 the remainder of the on-site motel was converted into quaint country shops—chief among them the Hams & Jams Country Market, where you can get free coffee all day, Southern-inspired home goods and gifts, and barbecue to go.
8400 Hwy. 100, Nashville, Tennessee, 37221, USA615-646–9700Known For
- Biscuits
- Country ham
- Fried chicken
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16. Lucky Bamboo
$ | Charlotte Pike |A bubbling koi pond, panda mural, and jungle of potted plants create a deceivingly kitschy setting for the most authentic Sichuan and Cantonese food in Nashville. You can’t go wrong ordering a hot pot off the menu, but for something really special, come on the weekend from 11 am to 3 pm and order dim sum off the cart. Speaking of special, you can also order specials off the board at the front of the restaurant. Braised oxtail and dry pepper pig feet, anyone?
5855 Charlotte Pike, Nashville, Tennessee, 37209, USA615-760–5930Known For
- Dim sum
- Hot pot
- Sesame balls
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17. MAFIAoZA’s
$$ | |This fun pizza place is where all ages gather for deep-dish pizzas made in an open kitchen. Beyond pizza they serve meatballs, sautéed spinach, and salads, and for dessert, cannoli of course.
2400 12th Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37204, USA615-269–4646Known For
- Theme pizzas
- Lasagna
- Caprese
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
18. McCreary's Irish Pub
$ | |If you need some place snug to get out of the rain, stop into McCreary’s for shepherd’s pie and a pint of Harp. Their selection of seafood fare, like the Galway fish sandwich, will give you that Irish coastal feeling even as far inland as Tennessee. If you’re feeling especially decadent, stop by between 9 and noon on the weekend and give the bread pudding French toast a try.
414 Main St., Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-591–3197Known For
- Fish-and-chips
- Shepherd's pie
- Irish beer and whiskey
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19. McNamara's Irish Pub
$$ | Donelson |It’s impossible to overstate how cozy this Irish pub is. There’s live music every night of the week, but on Friday through Sunday, you can catch the owner himself performing traditional Irish tunes with his band, Nosey Flynn. After dinner, Finn McCool's Ice Cream Pie is an unbeatable treat, but you’ll need at least four people to finish a slice. Or, if you’re after something a little stronger, McNamara’s serves every Irish whiskey you can get in Nashville. If there’s a long wait downstairs, they also serve the full menu upstairs in the semi-secret sports bar.
2740 Old Lebanon Rd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37214, USA615-885–7262Known For
- Live music
- Steak-and-Guinness pie
- Full Irish breakfast
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
20. Meridee's Breadbasket
$ | |As soon as you squeeze through the front door of Meridee’s Breadbasket, you’ll feel at home. The shelves are stocked with fresh baked bread, and the cabinets are full of peanut butter pie and butterscotch bars. There are quilts on the walls and baskets hanging from the ceiling, helping the jumble of tables to feel more neighborly than crowded, and the service is as charming as the setting: ask any employee which bread you should order with your chicken salad sandwich, and they'll discuss it with you for as long as you like.
110 4th Ave. S, Franklin, Tennessee, 37064, USA615-790–3755Known For
- Viking bread
- Chicken salad
- Pastries
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner Mon.–Wed.
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