The Foodie Guidebook
Food scene
Really...it's not about the food..but the live dj on the weekends, sweeping downtown views...and the WAIT to get in when the weather is warm...I love the Froze....drinks are stiff..but the mood is fun.
206 locals recommend
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SReally...it's not about the food..but the live dj on the weekends, sweeping downtown views...and the WAIT to get in when the weather is warm...I love the Froze....drinks are stiff..but the mood is fun.
Just YUM. If it's warm and a weekend..ask to sit on the patio..you'll understand why when you arrive. Food is amazing, margaritas are delicious, and the people watching is priceless.
265 locals recommend
bartaco
2526 12th Ave SJust YUM. If it's warm and a weekend..ask to sit on the patio..you'll understand why when you arrive. Food is amazing, margaritas are delicious, and the people watching is priceless.
Where the cool kids grab a cup of java to kick off the day. Locally owned...and pretty stinking cool
66 locals recommend
Barista Parlor Golden Sound
610 Magazine StWhere the cool kids grab a cup of java to kick off the day. Locally owned...and pretty stinking cool
You'll eat until you have to rolllllll out of the restaurant. Try to book in advance and ask to sit at the Chef Counter...it's not the same experience as it is to sit somewhere else in the restaurant.
17 locals recommend
The Chef And I on Ninth
1922 9th Ave SYou'll eat until you have to rolllllll out of the restaurant. Try to book in advance and ask to sit at the Chef Counter...it's not the same experience as it is to sit somewhere else in the restaurant.
The main picture featured for this restaurant does not give it any justice...when walking in, it feels like you've stepped into a sophisticated Asian Fusion Restaurant in China Town, SF.
Definitely get the Kimchi (sp?)...and the Dim Sum..Drinks are delish.
14 locals recommend
Tánsuŏ
121B 12th Ave NThe main picture featured for this restaurant does not give it any justice...when walking in, it feels like you've stepped into a sophisticated Asian Fusion Restaurant in China Town, SF.
Definitely get the Kimchi (sp?)...and the Dim Sum..Drinks are delish.
I can't even begin.....I never thought I would like/love Indian food...until I ate here and died. Look up this restaurant and the story behind the chef here in Nashville...and then immediately book a table on Open Table.
104 locals recommend
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NI can't even begin.....I never thought I would like/love Indian food...until I ate here and died. Look up this restaurant and the story behind the chef here in Nashville...and then immediately book a table on Open Table.
Always crowded...always solid.
One of my favorite Burger Places in town. I always order the Woodstock Burger, with the truffle fries...but I start things off with the fried pickles... Order a Dark and Stormy if it's in season..and during the fall order the Hay Ride....only locals know that drink.
323 locals recommend
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SAlways crowded...always solid.
One of my favorite Burger Places in town. I always order the Woodstock Burger, with the truffle fries...but I start things off with the fried pickles... Order a Dark and Stormy if it's in season..and during the fall order the Hay Ride....only locals know that drink.
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SI mean...BBQ + Nachos....mic drop.
Home to the 100 Layered Donut...yes, that's right.
They even make one with bacon and maple frosting...stay with me.
You'll need a fork and a knife to eat on of these...and you can grab one while you're walking around 12South during your visit.
Worth. The. Food. Comma.
202 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveHome to the 100 Layered Donut...yes, that's right.
They even make one with bacon and maple frosting...stay with me.
You'll need a fork and a knife to eat on of these...and you can grab one while you're walking around 12South during your visit.
Worth. The. Food. Comma.
New York Deli meets Southern Gal.
Really nice place for bagels and cream cheese or a sandwich and latte. Will not disappoint...if you can get in the door.
85 locals recommend
proper bagel
2011 Belmont BlvdNew York Deli meets Southern Gal.
Really nice place for bagels and cream cheese or a sandwich and latte. Will not disappoint...if you can get in the door.
New local favorite in Sylvan Supply Development. Just down the street you'll find a brewery and this delicious place.
11 locals recommend
Radish Kitchen
4101 Charlotte AvenueNew local favorite in Sylvan Supply Development. Just down the street you'll find a brewery and this delicious place.
Virago
1120 McGavock StHands down best sushi in town + cool kid feel
Virago will not disappoint.
Rule #1: Order the Meatballs. It's an appetizer...but it can be a meal. Drinks are amazing...beautiful feel inside and outside (seating)..
123 locals recommend
Adele's
1210 McGavock StRule #1: Order the Meatballs. It's an appetizer...but it can be a meal. Drinks are amazing...beautiful feel inside and outside (seating)..
Photo ops allllll over this restaurant. It is one of the cooler places on 2nd Ave. If you will be downtown on Broadway, you'll love stopping in on a warm day. This restaurant overlooks the river and has live music on the first floor..and Restoration Hardware-esque seating on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Very well done...order the Froze.
92 locals recommend
The Hampton Social
201 1st Ave SPhoto ops allllll over this restaurant. It is one of the cooler places on 2nd Ave. If you will be downtown on Broadway, you'll love stopping in on a warm day. This restaurant overlooks the river and has live music on the first floor..and Restoration Hardware-esque seating on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Very well done...order the Froze.
Dolly. Do I need to say more? This place is amazing. It is ALL PINK YA’LL and has a MASSIVE Dolly at the rooftop pool! A must do AND you must make reservations to even do it!
69 locals recommend
White Limozeen
101 20th Ave NDolly. Do I need to say more? This place is amazing. It is ALL PINK YA’LL and has a MASSIVE Dolly at the rooftop pool! A must do AND you must make reservations to even do it!
Once you go, you’ll want to go back again.
This isn’t a place that you can walk in and sit down. Get online and make a reservation OR get there when they open OR sneak to the bar and grab a seat.
Small bites but you’ll definitely over order and over eat.
124 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1200 Villa PlOnce you go, you’ll want to go back again.
This isn’t a place that you can walk in and sit down. Get online and make a reservation OR get there when they open OR sneak to the bar and grab a seat.
Small bites but you’ll definitely over order and over eat.
Hands down one of my favorite Italian restaurants. Nothing on the menu will disappoint. Make reservations at least 3 days before unless you’re planning on going during the week.
Order the tiramisu OR the donuts (yes, donuts).
Luogo
Hands down one of my favorite Italian restaurants. Nothing on the menu will disappoint. Make reservations at least 3 days before unless you’re planning on going during the week.
Order the tiramisu OR the donuts (yes, donuts).
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Go for the entire 5th and Broadway vibe and stay for the food.
This is your top of the line steakhouse. The original location is in Charleston, SC and I cannot express the top notch level experience you will have from the staff to your last bite.
Save this place to celebrate something special. When you first walk in you will think it’s a hole in the wall..but the place is MASSIVE..it’s just tucked away.
OH- Order the Fried Green Tomatoes
Halls Chophouse Nashville
This is your top of the line steakhouse. The original location is in Charleston, SC and I cannot express the top notch level experience you will have from the staff to your last bite.
Save this place to celebrate something special. When you first walk in you will think it’s a hole in the wall..but the place is MASSIVE..it’s just tucked away.
OH- Order the Fried Green Tomatoes
This is a Nashville staple for delicious pasta. Pick your fresh pasta set up and add any protein of your choice. PennePazze is located inside of L&L Marketplace. So plan on eating and then walking around to the little shops to grab some local swag.
PennePazze Nashville
This is a Nashville staple for delicious pasta. Pick your fresh pasta set up and add any protein of your choice. PennePazze is located inside of L&L Marketplace. So plan on eating and then walking around to the little shops to grab some local swag.
You'll have to check out their website, to see all the "masterpiece milkshakes" Gracie's Milkshake Bar offers. A crowd favorite is "The Cookie Monster" ...but you'll have so many delicious flavor combinations to choose from!
8 locals recommend
Gracie's Milkshake Bar
3814 Charlotte AveYou'll have to check out their website, to see all the "masterpiece milkshakes" Gracie's Milkshake Bar offers. A crowd favorite is "The Cookie Monster" ...but you'll have so many delicious flavor combinations to choose from!
Neighborhoods
Best place to for just walking around and popping into little shops, taking pictures with murals, grabbing a bite on an outdoor patio...a small getaway from Broadway and totally worth it.
353 locals recommend
12 South
Best place to for just walking around and popping into little shops, taking pictures with murals, grabbing a bite on an outdoor patio...a small getaway from Broadway and totally worth it.
Everyone wants to go here...and even the local do. Why? The food scene...oh and more murals...Walkability is about a 8 out of 10 and that's just because of all of the construction...once the Gulch connects to the North Gulch/Capital View...it will be amazing.
455 locals recommend
The Gulch
Everyone wants to go here...and even the local do. Why? The food scene...oh and more murals...Walkability is about a 8 out of 10 and that's just because of all of the construction...once the Gulch connects to the North Gulch/Capital View...it will be amazing.
Yup..this is one of the coolest parts of Nashville. Think "Trader Joe's vs. Whole Foods"..as far a cool factor...The Eastside is the Trader Joe's. Where music scene meets ink meets dive bars..meets hidden gems...look up some of the good eats on this side of Nashville.
221 locals recommend
East Nashville
Yup..this is one of the coolest parts of Nashville. Think "Trader Joe's vs. Whole Foods"..as far a cool factor...The Eastside is the Trader Joe's. Where music scene meets ink meets dive bars..meets hidden gems...look up some of the good eats on this side of Nashville.
Activity
All things to do as a group when you get to Nashville. From canoeing to duck bowling...We've got you covered.
Brand Spanking New at the end of 2019. Look for these guys on Instagram...perfect place to drink and play duckbowling and pinball...SUPER FUN with a group..
85 locals recommend
Pins Mechanical Company
1102 Grundy StBrand Spanking New at the end of 2019. Look for these guys on Instagram...perfect place to drink and play duckbowling and pinball...SUPER FUN with a group..
This place is amazing during the summer...One of the only vineyards close to Nashville. Pack a lunch (or have it catered) and then head to Arrington. They have a tasting room and plenty of space to layout your picnic. Most weekends there is live music as you wine and dine on the hillside.
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdThis place is amazing during the summer...One of the only vineyards close to Nashville. Pack a lunch (or have it catered) and then head to Arrington. They have a tasting room and plenty of space to layout your picnic. Most weekends there is live music as you wine and dine on the hillside.
Rooftop Bar Experience
This just opened in Spring 2024. This is has a bar, nightclub, dj atmosphere. The tree in the photo dances with the music..incredible.
AVA Rooftop Bar
This just opened in Spring 2024. This is has a bar, nightclub, dj atmosphere. The tree in the photo dances with the music..incredible.
City advice
Getting around
There scooters EVERYWHERE
Yup..sounds pretty cool right...and it is and super fun.
Just be smart while driving these...they go upwards of 15-20mph.
Don't miss
Nashville Photo Walk Tour-Must Do and Plan Ahead!
Plan a group photo tour of some of Nashville's coolest murals.
You can get more details by booking an Airbnb experience: www.airbnb.com/photowalkthegulch.
They even offer a Bachelorette tour!