Guidebook for Nashville
Food Near the House
Expensive fine dining in an old theater, swanky bar upstairs - they claim some of the best food in nashville
150 locals recommend
Sinema
2600 8th Ave SExpensive fine dining in an old theater, swanky bar upstairs - they claim some of the best food in nashville
great for breakfast bagel sandwiches, smoothies, and coffee - they have a drive-through too although call ahead if it's between 11 and 1
36 locals recommend
Sam & Zoes
525 Heather Plgreat for breakfast bagel sandwiches, smoothies, and coffee - they have a drive-through too although call ahead if it's between 11 and 1
The Urban Juicer
1009 Gallatin Avefresh healthy juices and smoothies
Smokin Thighs
611 Wedgewood Avesmoked chicken and tons of flavored moonshine! Many TVs for sports
If you want more fancy than M.L. Rose, but less expensive and uptight than Sinema…this is your place. They also sometimes have live music
151 locals recommend
The Sutler Saloon
2600 8th Ave SIf you want more fancy than M.L. Rose, but less expensive and uptight than Sinema…this is your place. They also sometimes have live music
Baja Burrito
722 Thompson Lndelicious burritos!
a little nicer than a typical mexican place, with a funky feel in a small walkable neighborhood called Edgehill - a few stores nearby and a coffee shop
116 locals recommend
Taco Mamacita
1234 Church Sta little nicer than a typical mexican place, with a funky feel in a small walkable neighborhood called Edgehill - a few stores nearby and a coffee shop
sushi! asian fusion menu, in the heart of Belmont college - several other restaurants next to it, but no shops
100 locals recommend
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2017 Belmont Blvdsushi! asian fusion menu, in the heart of Belmont college - several other restaurants next to it, but no shops
Great sushi and Thai - all the sushi is on an iPad with pictures. Try the garlic edamame!
21 locals recommend
Aiyara
2535 8th Ave SGreat sushi and Thai - all the sushi is on an iPad with pictures. Try the garlic edamame!
The Smiling Elephant
2213 8th Ave SUpscale Thai, small hole-in-the wall atmosphere
The Yellow Porch Restaurant
734 Thompson LnFine dining
Sunflower Cafe
2834 Azalea Plgourmet vegan
The Flipside
2403 12th Ave SFun retro restaurant with chicken based dishes and cocktails
Urban Grub
2506 12th Ave SPricier, but great atmosphere, cool bar, tasty seafood
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveBEST creamiest coolest ice cream flavors!
Las Paletas
1804 21st Avenue SouthAMAZING gourmet popsicles - Try the avocado!
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave STasty burgers, trendy, you may be at a shared table
Great spot for coffee and a book, or doing work on your computer - indoor and outdoor seating
547 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SGreat spot for coffee and a book, or doing work on your computer - indoor and outdoor seating
Nashville famous pancake and breakfast restaurant near Vanderbilt. There is almost never not a line, but it goes pretty quickly
327 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SNashville famous pancake and breakfast restaurant near Vanderbilt. There is almost never not a line, but it goes pretty quickly
It's far BUT, the food is Southern food at it's best! The biscuits will melt you! You may have to wait, but there are a few stores around to check out and buy gifts.
418 locals recommend
The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100It's far BUT, the food is Southern food at it's best! The biscuits will melt you! You may have to wait, but there are a few stores around to check out and buy gifts.
Fenwick's 300
2600 8th Ave Swine specials and upscale diner breakfast
Firehouse Subs
700 Old Hickory Blvdhot subs!
McDonald's
2612 8th Ave Slate night treats
Vui's Kitchen
2832 Bransford Avefresh trendy vietnamese
Pie Five Pizza
2266 Lebanon PikeBolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main StNashville's famous hot chicken!!!
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SGREAT BBQ!
Drinks & Nightlife
casual popular bar - great burgers, waffle fries, and some games in the back
154 locals recommend
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose
2535 8th Ave Scasual popular bar - great burgers, waffle fries, and some games in the back
Craft Brewed
2502 8th Ave SCraft beers and BYO food
Quintessential honky tonk style Nashville original bar with live music
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayQuintessential honky tonk style Nashville original bar with live music
Quintessential honky tonk style Nashville original bar with live music
192 locals recommend
The Stage on Broadway
412 BroadwayQuintessential honky tonk style Nashville original bar with live music
This is a Santa painted trailer with karaoke just down the street with a Santa theme inside - it is smoking and they only have beer, but it's also a "Nashville must do"
170 locals recommend
Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford AveThis is a Santa painted trailer with karaoke just down the street with a Santa theme inside - it is smoking and they only have beer, but it's also a "Nashville must do"
A "trailer trash" theme bar with a fantastic band and even better tater tots.
59 locals recommend
Paradise Park Trailer Resort
411 BroadwayA "trailer trash" theme bar with a fantastic band and even better tater tots.
HUGE 3 level bar, club, and restaurant. There are several menus depending on which floor you are on. They almost always have great live music, and the rooftop has a fabulous view and a DJ.
578 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayHUGE 3 level bar, club, and restaurant. There are several menus depending on which floor you are on. They almost always have great live music, and the rooftop has a fabulous view and a DJ.
Famous karaoke hole in the wall. Quintessential Nashville original
22 locals recommend
Lonnie's Western Room
308 Church StreetFamous karaoke hole in the wall. Quintessential Nashville original
Shopping
Designer Renaissance
2822 Bransford Avedesigner consignment clothing for women
MODA Boutique
2511 12th Ave Sboutique shopping, upscale pricing
This is a historic building in an old factory - mostly indoors, boutiques, coffee cafe, lots of artsy and unique gifts. American Pickers is here, and an art gallery. I highly recommend and go frequently for candles and gifts. There's also an organic spa and salon there with nice services.
82 locals recommend
Marathon Village
1305 Clinton StThis is a historic building in an old factory - mostly indoors, boutiques, coffee cafe, lots of artsy and unique gifts. American Pickers is here, and an art gallery. I highly recommend and go frequently for candles and gifts. There's also an organic spa and salon there with nice services.
Arts & Culture
Comedy bar and restaurant - they frequently have big names!
150 locals recommend
Zanies Comedy Showcase
2025 8th Ave SComedy bar and restaurant - they frequently have big names!
Tennessee Performing Arts Center
505 Deaderick Stentertainment venue
Huge entertainment venue where the Predators hockey team plays!
535 locals recommend
Bridgestone Arena
501 BroadwayHuge entertainment venue where the Predators hockey team plays!
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayCheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrGardens and art exhibitions
This is near downtown and easy to park and get to! Replica of the Greek Parthenon in the middle of Centennial Park. Centennial is a flat park with jogging trails, very manicured, lots of arts festivals here, movies in the night in the summers, events, great sculptures as you walk around, an awesome dog park, a small pond filled with ducks and geese.
44 locals recommend
TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion
2401 Parman PlThis is near downtown and easy to park and get to! Replica of the Greek Parthenon in the middle of Centennial Park. Centennial is a flat park with jogging trails, very manicured, lots of arts festivals here, movies in the night in the summers, events, great sculptures as you walk around, an awesome dog park, a small pond filled with ducks and geese.
The Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SThis is a fabulous museum downtown
Parks & Nature
Great hiking, tons of wildlife and a beautiful little lake. Can be tough to park in Fall and Spring.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdGreat hiking, tons of wildlife and a beautiful little lake. Can be tough to park in Fall and Spring.
Great hiking trails, lots of hills, absolutely stunning in the Fall, plenty of parking
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdGreat hiking trails, lots of hills, absolutely stunning in the Fall, plenty of parking
Centennial is a flat park with jogging trails, very manicured, lots of arts festivals here, movies in the night in the summers, events, great sculptures as you walk around, an awesome dog park, a small pond filled with ducks and geese.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveCentennial is a flat park with jogging trails, very manicured, lots of arts festivals here, movies in the night in the summers, events, great sculptures as you walk around, an awesome dog park, a small pond filled with ducks and geese.