29 Great Places to Eat & Drink in Nashville, Tennessee
29 Great Places to Eat & Drink in Nashville, Tennessee
If you’re headed to Nashville, Tennessee anytime soon, you might want to bring your appetite and pants with an elastic waistband.
I only live 3 hours from Nashville and I have seriously considered driving the 3 hours (one-way) just for one of these meals. Nashville is a foodie’s dream – especially if you love good ol’, down-home, country cookin’.
Whether you’re in the mood for Hot Chicken, Sushi, or Bonuts (Bonuts are what happen when biscuits and doughnuts fall in love and have a baby), there is plenty to eat and drink in Nashville!
Loveless Café
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Stop by Loveless Café for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner for some of the best food in Nashville. From the breakfast biscuits to the Watermelon Ribs to the homemade pies, Loveless Café offers something delicious for everyone.
Wash it all down with a sweet tea or some Moonshine!
Loveless Café // 8400 Hwy 100 – Nashville, TN 37221 // 615.646.9700
The Pharmacy
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You’ll love the unique burgers and the old-fashioned fountain sodas (Try the Creamsicle Soda!). They also offer a nice variety of beers that will go great with a Barnyard Burger – or any of their delicious burgers.
The Pharmacy // 731 McFerrin Avenue – Nashville, TN 37206 // 615.712.9517
Joey’s House of Pizza
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Joey’s House of Pizza has received the Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor and is the BEST PIZZA in Nashville! Create your own pizza with your favorite topping or order some pasta or calzones.
They also offer a nice variety of Double Crust Slices and (if you have any room left) they have some wonderful Cannolis. See the full menu HERE.
Joey’s House of Pizza // 897 Elm Hill Pike – Nashville, TN 37210 // 615.254.5639
Biscuit Love
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If you visit Biscuit Love – and you MUST– you gotta try the Bonuts. Trust me – they are heavenly. They are fried biscuit dough balls that are tossed in sugar. They are topped with a lemon mascarpone and sit on some delicious blueberry compote.
If you are in the mood for something more savory, you might like/love/crave-for-days the East Nasty and the Princess Biscuit (pictured above). The East Nasty Biscuit has fried chicken, cheddar cheese, and sausage gravy and the Princess Biscuit has hot chicken, pickles, honey, and mustard. See the full menu HERE.
Biscuit Love // 316 11th Avenue South – Nashville, TN // 615.490.9584
Hattie B’s
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If you like your chicken and you like it hot, you gotta visit Hattie B’s. Hot chicken is Nashville’s thang and you might want to make it your thang, too. It’s delicious!
They also offer non-hot chicken entrees and several yummy, southern sides. You can wash it all down with a sweet tea and finish off your meal with some banana pudding.
Two Locations:
Hattie B’s // 112 19th Avenue South – Nashville, TN 37203 // 615.678.4794
Hattie B’s // 5209 Charlotte Pike – Nashville, TN 37209 // 615.712.7137
Five Daughter’s Bakery
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If you love doughnuts, DON’T MISS Five Daughter’s Bakery. These fluffy doughnuts are baked and dropped directly from heaven – okay, maybe not – but they are wonderful!
Try the maple bacon and/or the chamomile pastry crème-filled doughnuts. There are so many delicious and creative flavors, you will find many to choose from!
Two Nashville Locations:
Five Daughter’s Bakery // 1110 Caruthers Ave, Nashville, TN 37204 // 615.490.6554
Five Daughter’s Bakery // 1900 Eastland Ave Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37206 // 615.891.1293
Pinewood Social
Pictured Above: Salmon and Brussels Sprouts in Lemon-Caper Brown Butter Sauce
This quirky and fun place has lots of fun things to do and plenty of delicious food. You can swim or play games outside or go bowling inside. While you’re having fun, you can try some great food!
The Chicken Wings (with spicy garlic honey, thai bird chilis, and peanuts) will go great with any drink you order. You might also like the hearty Lobster Rolls as your entrée and the Pecan Sticky Buns for dessert. See all of their menu items HERE.
Pinewood Social // 33 Peabody Street – Nashville, TN 37210 // 615.751.8111
ACME Feed & Seed
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This place feels more like a huge warehouse than a restaurant, but don’t let the appearance fool you. With live music, games, and a nice variety of food and drink items, ACME is a fun place to visit while in Nashville.
There are three levels you can visit while at ACME:
- Read about the First Floor – Food, Music, and Fun
- Info about the Second Floor – Food (Sushi), Games, & Fun
- Read about the Rooftop – Drinks, Food, & Weekend DJ Dance Parties
ACME Feed & Seed // 101 Broadway – Nashville, TN 37201 // 615.915.0888
The Catbird Seat
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The Catbird Seat has received Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence and reservations are a must (there are only 22 seats). You’ll love the creative menu and food and drink pairings. This is where you want to go for a high-quality and well-executed meal.
The Catbird Seat // 1711 Division Street – Nashville, TN 37203 // 615.248.8458
Frothy Monkey
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Grab an Espresso or a Rosemary Honey Latte (some drinks are seasonal) at this popular coffee shop.
In addition to their drink menu, they also offer some delicious food. Try the Shrimp and Grits, the Salmon Sandwich, and/or the California (toasted sourdough, two eggs, avocado, sprouts, and house-made salsa). You can thank me later!
Frothy Monkey // 2509 12th Avenue South – Nashville, TN 37204 // 615.600.4756
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream
Jeni’s Ice Cream offers some of the most flavorful, and delicious ice cream you will ever try. They offer a nice variety of flavors – most of which are very unique and non-traditional. You can buy a bowl or waffle cone at the shop, take a pint home, and/or order a pint online (see website below).
Some of Jeni’s Ice Cream flavors include:
- Brandied Banana Brulee
- Peach Buttermilk
- Reisling Poached Pear Sorbet
- Roasted Strawberry Buttermilk
- Queen City Cayenne
- Wildberry Lavender
- Juniper and Lemon Curd
Click HERE to see ALL 6 Locations in Nashville!
Five Points Pizza
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Five Points Pizza has been voted “Best Pizza” by the Nashville Scene Reader’s Poll every year from 2012-2017 (among many other awards). In addition to the friendly service, you’ll love the New York-style pizza options and Craft Beer on tap selection.
Two Locations:
Five Points Pizza East // 1012 Woodland Street – Nashville, TN 37206 // 615.915.4174
Five Points Pizza West // 4100 Charlotte Avenue – Nashville, TN 37209 // 615.891.1820
High Garden Tea
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High Garden Tea has a huge selection of herbal teas and they are very knowledgeable about the benefits of tea. This place feels like you’ve stepped into a magical wonderland which makes for a unique experience. You’ll also love the pastries, herbal teas, and the Kombucha on tap.
High Garden Teahouse // 935 Woodland Street – Nashville, TN 37206 // 615.919.4195
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The Flipside
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You’ll love the 50’s diner feel at The Flipside. In addition to the retro décor, they are famous for their Jack’s Best Chicken which is a breaded chicken breast sautéed in olive oil. They offer 21 different toppings for your chicken!
You gotta try the Bloody Mary – it is served with olives, pickles, tater tots, celery, chicken, and crab legs. Yes – CRAB LEGS.
The Flipside // 2403 12th Avenue South – Nashville, TN 37204 // 615.292.9299
Etch Restaurant
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If you are in the mood for a fine dining experience that includes fresh ingredients, delicious seafood, and some wonderful cocktails, then you will love Etch.
You might want to try the Cauliflower Appetizer (with salted almond, feta, and truffled pea pesto) and the Duck Tart (with sweet potato, caramelized onions, a black olive mole, cherry coffee butter, and a puff pastry).
Etch Restaurant // 303 Demonbreun Street – Nashville, TN 37201 // 615.522.0685
Arnold’s Country Kitchen
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Arnold’s offers country cookin’ at its finest. They serve “Meat & 3 Sides”. You just grab a tray and let them pile your plate high with BBQ chicken, beans, mashed potatoes, and mac n cheese (or whatever veggies and sides you choose). Chase it all down with some sweet tea and end your meal with a big piece of pie. See the full menu HERE.
Arnold’s Country Kitchen // 605 8th Avenue South – Nashville, TN 37203 // 615.256.4455
The Pancake Pantry
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The Pancake Pantry is located near Vanderbilt University and is a great place to stop in for breakfast, brunch, and/or lunch. This restaurant is very popular and their claim to fame is that they offer more than 20 different pancake flavors. Everything is made from scratch – even the syrups! See their full menu HERE.
The Pancake Pantry // 1796 21st Avenue South – Nashville, TN 37212 // 615.383.9333
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
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Peg Leg Porker is one of the most popular BBQ restaurants in Nashville (See all of their awards HERE). You can start off with Macho BBQ Nachos or Kool-Aid Pickles and then enjoy some Pulled Pork or Ribs for your entrée. Then, you can try a fried pie with ice cream for dessert.
If you’re undecided about eating here, just stand outside the restaurant for a few seconds. The intoxicating aroma will help you make your decision – it smells (and tastes) so good!
Peg Leg Porker // 903 Gleaves Street – Nashville, TN 37203 // 615.829.6023
Josephine on 12th
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Josephine is an upscale restaurant that offers delicious American farmhouse cuisine. They offer elegant entrees and a fantastic wine list.
If you’re stopping by for their weekend brunch, you’ll love the Pecan Sticky Buns.
For dinner, you might like the Duck Breast (served with corn, chanterelle mushroom, and truffle vinaigrette). HERE is the full menu. They also serve seasonal entrees and seasonal cocktails.
You gotta try the Lemon Layer Cake for dessert. You just gotta…
Josephine on 12th // 2316 12th Avenue South – Nashville, TN // 615.292.7766
Kayne Prime
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Kayne Prime is an (award-winning) upscale, boutique steakhouse in Nashville (their wagyu beef is often flown in from Japan). From the dry-aged steaks to the restaurant’s ambiance, this place offers a wonderful dining experience. Locals and visitors alike also rave about their wine and cocktail selections.
In addition to their scrumptious steaks, they offer some creative sides like carrot latkes, cream corn brulee, and duck tacos. For an appetizer, you might want to try the Housemade Bacon. It is made with black peppercorns and maple cotton candy. Yes, you read that correctly and you’re welcome.
Kayne Prime // 1103 McGavock Street – Nashville, TN 37203 // 615.259.0050
Rodizio Grill
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Rodizio Grill is a Brazilian Steakhouse that offers rotisserie grilled meats (with Brazilian sides), gourmet salads, glazed pineapples, and Brazilian wine, beer, and specialty drinks.
The servers will gladly slice and serve you the meat, fish, chicken, lamb, and glazed pineapples you want. They also know exactly which drink will perfectly complement you dinner ch oices.
Rodizio // 166 2nd Avenue North, Suite C – Nashville, TN 37201 // 615.730.8358
Marche Artisan Foods
Marche Artisan Foods is a great place to visit for breakfast, brunch, or lunch (see the Menu Schedule HERE). If you visit during breakfast, try their Buttermilk Biscuit & Southern Natural Farms Pork Sausage Gravy. Or, for a lighter option, try the house-made granola.
They offer sweet or savory crepes, salads, and sandwiches at lunchtime. You gotta try the Roasted Chicken and Peach Salad (Mixed Greens, Almonds, Gorgonzola, and White Balsamic Vinaigrette – YUM!!).
Marche Artisan Foods // 1000 Main Street, Suite 101 – Nashville, TN 37206 // 615.262.1111
Mas Tacos
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If you are in Nashville, and you love amazing, authentic Mexican food, then you absolutely MUST go to Mas Tacos. The food is AMAZING – they have even received a Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor.
Things to try at Mas Tacos:
- Tamales with grilled corn, fresh queso, and roasted poblano peppers (Veggie Tamales)
- Chilaquiles
- Pickled Cactus and Chorizo Taco
- Fried Avocado Tacos
- Fish Tacos
- Street Corn
- The Breakfast Tacos at Saturday Brunch
- Pineapple & Cilantro Drink
- Agua Fresca with Carrot, Honey, Lime, and Orange
Promise me you’ll go, okay? Por Favor… Pinkie Swear! You can thank me later!
Mas Tacos // 732B McFerrin Avenue – Nashville, TN 37206 // 615.543.6271
The Grilled Cheeserie
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You may have seen The Grilled Cheeserie on Guy Fieris’ show Diners, Drive-ins & Dives on the Food Network. They serve some good ol’ comfort food. You can choose from a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches (and a nice selection of breads/gluten free bread offered).
Pair your sandwich with a side of soup or tater tots and wash it all down with a milkshake or soda float. For example, you can order a pimento cheese grilled sandwich with tomato and roasted red pepper soup or order a Roast Beef Dip with Tater Tots. OR, create your very own grilled cheese recipe and they’ll make it for you.
See the full menu HERE.
Visit the Sandwich Shop or the Food Truck:
The Grilled Cheeserie Restaurant // 2003 Belcourt Avenue – Nashville, TN 37212
Follow the Food Truck Schedule HERE
Moto
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If you’re craving some rustic Italian cuisine, then you must eat at Moto. They offer pizza, pasta, seafood, steak, and sides. The Brussel Sprouts with pancetta, apples, and white balsamic are fantastic!
Awards and Acknowledgements:
- Thrillest voted Moto “Best Italian” in 2016
- Nashville Lifestyles voted Moto “Best Italian” & “Best Wine List” in 2017
- Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence
Moto // 1120 McGavock Street – Nashville, TN 37203 // 615.736.5305
Adele’s
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If you have had your fill of Bonuts and Fried Chicken (is that even possible?), and you are looking for something lighter and healthier, you need to visit Adele’s. They serve comfort food that is fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced.
Their menu options are unique and very flavorful. You gotta try the Kale Salad with bread crumbs, pecorino, and an anchovy dressing – YUM!
They have received the 2018 Diner’s Choice Award and Trip Advisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
In addition to lunch and dinner, they offer a buffet brunch on Sundays.
Adele’s // 1210 McGavock Street – Nashville, TN 37203 // 615.988.9700
Monell’s Dining & Catering
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From the crispy, fried chicken to the chicken salad stuffed tomatoes to the pillow-y biscuits, Monell’s is sure to please everyone in your dining party. They serve traditional, southern food at it is all served family-style for a wonderful dining experience.
Visit them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Monell’s Dining and Catering // 1235 6th Avenue North – Nashville, TN 37208 // 615.248.4747
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Fido
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Pictured above: Fido Scramble
Why you’ll love it:
- Fido serves breakfast all day. See the Breakfast Menu HERE.
- Vegan and Gluten-free options are available. See Lunch Menu HERE.
- Many menu items are made with organic and local ingredients
- They offer a nice variety of daily specials
- The restaurant is also an upscale coffeehouse that serves excellent coffee drinks (from Bongo Java)
- Fido also serves local beers and wines
Fido // 1812 21st Avenue South – Nashville, TN 37212 // 615. 777. 3436
The Stillery
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The Stillery is a relaxing place that offers comfort food made from locally sourced ingredients. They served brick-fired pizzas, salads, burgers, and more. It’s also a great place to have a local beer, moonshine, whiskey, or cocktail.
Need some suggestions? Try the Siracha Deviled Eggs (with prosciutto, parmesan cheese, and chives) or the pickle chips if you are ordering an appetizer. For your entrée, you can try the Hot Chicken Pizza, Brussel Sprout Pizza, and Fried Catfish – Oh heck! order anything – it’s all GOOD!
The Stillery offers individual pizzas made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and cooked in a brick oven. See the full menu HERE.
The Stiller serves Brunch at the Midtown location (on Broadway) on Saturdays & Sundays. See the brunch menu HERE.
Two Locations:
Stillery Downtown // 113 2nd Avenue North – Nashville, TN 37201 // 615.942.8080
The Stillery Midtown // 1921 Broadway – Nashville, TN 37203 // 615.780.5158
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I love visiting Nashville! What great Places to eat only a few here that I haven’t been to. I will definitly have a couple places to visit next time we go
It’s a cool city, right? And, it’s a foodie’s paradise!
Thank you for this list. I will definitely be using it the next time I’m in Nashville!
No problem, Taieka! I hope you enjoy your next visit to Nashville!
Having just moved to the area, I love these recommendations. Thank you!
You are in for a real treat, Alexis! Nashville is a wonderful place!
I wish I had this info before I went to Nashville. It’s been a few years, I’ll just have to go back.
I hope you get to go back to Nashville soon, Vicky!
Okay, so not only am I super hungry now, but I’m also looking at airfare lol! Seriously though this is such a great list and all these places sound so good. And we are actually planning to visit Nashville soon, either next year or in 2020, so yeah, this post is totally bookmarked 🙂
I hope you guys get to go, Tiffany! I love Nashville and I’m sure you will, too!
These look amazing. Nashville is on my bucket list. I always check out the pizza of the cities I travel.
Oh yeah! Pizza is always a good idea!
Guess what, I’m kinda stuck with which particular one of these, to go for, first! Some help, Kristy….which one can you recommend, on a one-off?
I would pick Loveless Cafe. It’s like eating at my grandma’s house – just good Southern food!
It looks like there are so many great places to eat in Nashville. The grilled cheeserie sounds amazing!
Oh yeah! And I love that The Grilled Cheeserie offers gluten-free bread.
I would be happy wandering around Nashville eating at all of these great looking restaurants. The chicken dishes look drool worthy.
Yes, me too Nancie! Nashville is famous for it’s chicken and “hot” chicken.
Nashville looks like it has so many places to eat that are fabulous. I love the look of all the food!
Nashville really does have some great restaurant, Becca! And the pictures don’t even do the food justice!
All these dishes look very delicious. I know TN is the south where meat and cheese is in every dish, but do you know of any plant based spots or places that have plant based dishes that aren’t just veggie plates?
You’re right, Gemille! We southerners love us some meat and cheese. And, we tend to put meat or bacon drippings in our cooked veggies too! I know Etch and Marche Artisan foods are Vegetarian and Vegan friendly. You would probably like The Wild Cow Vegetarian Restaurant, Sunflower Café, AVO, and Graze. I think they are all strictly vegetarian. You might also like the Nashville Farmer’s Market.
I never really thought about going to Nashville before, it looks beautiful though. May need to add it to my want to do list.
You would love it, Preet! We’ve been there several times and we always have a great time and there’s plenty of good food to eat!
Wow. I’m hungry just looking at this. And the pictures are so appetising. Definitely bookmarking this for the next time i hit the town.
I hope you get to visit Nashville soon, Jason! It’s a fun city and the food is awesome!
This is an awesome list and I really like The Flipside. I will definitely hit it.
Oh yeah! That’s a great choice, Jason!
I am hungry by just reading this post. Food is scrumptious, I am happy you got to enjoy all the treats
Yeah, I’m a pretty big foodie. My favorite part of traveling is eating lots of different foods.
All this food looks so good and tasty! I want some of it all now! We are hoping to do a road trip to the USA next year so maybe I’ll be checking some of these places out! 🙂
I hope you get to visit Nashville during your road trip, Rachel! It’s a wonderful city and great trip for foodies.
All those food looks so good! My mouth literally watered while reading your post 😀 Thank you for sharing!
I know girl! I want to go back now just to eat! Nashville has some really great food!
We’re looking into a big day trip in the next few weeks to celebrate our anniversary and we keep threatening to go to Nashville. I am saving this article to convince my husband that we should go check one of these places out as a destination.
Girl, you gotta stop threatening and just go! I love Nashville! It’s a lively city with lot of fun things to do and there’s no shortage of restaurants and cool places to eat.
All these places looks amazing and the food photos makes my mouth water..its made me want to jump on a plane now and head to Nashville x
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Yes! You gotta go! We only live 3 hours away so it’s a perfect weekend getaway for us. We all love it there – even the kiddos.
You know, I was going to pick out one or two of my favorites from this list, but they ALL look so good! I absolutely love southern food. In fact reading this post makes me crave some. Great pictures!
I know, it’s like having to pick a favorite child – it’s just not possible. I love them all equally!
Oh my goshhhhhh! This list is amazing. I’m saving this for when we do get into town. Thank you for sharing this.
Always glad to help a fellow foodie and traveler!
I loooove Nashville. Biscuit Love and Five Daughters are my favorite for breakfast!!
Oh, yes Jenna! Those are great choices!