Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
The coffee and food are amazing and great prices, and fantastic owners! It is small and can get busy but it's fantastic
20 locals recommend
The Terminal Café
733 Porter RdThe coffee and food are amazing and great prices, and fantastic owners! It is small and can get busy but it's fantastic
The food is fantastic--try the steak with the chimichurri sauce, it's delicious. Be sure to save room for their Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet.
525 locals recommend
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StThe food is fantastic--try the steak with the chimichurri sauce, it's delicious. Be sure to save room for their Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet.
Fort Louise
1304 McGavock PikeGreat food, and super-close!
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkGreat breakfast and sandwiches, super-close by!
This is our go-to pizza and wings pick-up place. Super-close by, and they deliver too!
66 locals recommend
Castrillo's Pizza of Inglewood
1404 McGavock PkThis is our go-to pizza and wings pick-up place. Super-close by, and they deliver too!
The food is a mix of Southern and Indian, run by celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan. The cocktails are spectacular. Go for dinner or Happy Hour, where you can sit in the bar and get the chicken tikka masala poutine--YUM!
104 locals recommend
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NThe food is a mix of Southern and Indian, run by celebrity chef Maneet Chauhan. The cocktails are spectacular. Go for dinner or Happy Hour, where you can sit in the bar and get the chicken tikka masala poutine--YUM!
Adele's
1210 McGavock StOur favorite restaurant in Nashville!
If you are particular about your coffee and looking for a cool environment, then be sure to add this to your list of places to visit while in town.
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveIf you are particular about your coffee and looking for a cool environment, then be sure to add this to your list of places to visit while in town.
Always a fan of this place. This trendy spot has great food with a low key stylish atmosphere. During the warmer weather there is an outdoor pool to dip your feet in an enjoy your favorite beverage. Their Cuban coffee from Crema is fantastic. There is bowling in back perfect for parties and parking is always free.
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StAlways a fan of this place. This trendy spot has great food with a low key stylish atmosphere. During the warmer weather there is an outdoor pool to dip your feet in an enjoy your favorite beverage. Their Cuban coffee from Crema is fantastic. There is bowling in back perfect for parties and parking is always free.
Oh man! Their brunch is amazing and our go to whenever guests are in town. Dining is family style and have never had a bad experience. On the weekends there can be a wait so I suggest getting there earlier rather than later. We always meet new people so its never dull.
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NOh man! Their brunch is amazing and our go to whenever guests are in town. Dining is family style and have never had a bad experience. On the weekends there can be a wait so I suggest getting there earlier rather than later. We always meet new people so its never dull.
If you've never experienced the excellence of Jeni's then you need to plan a quick trip here for some sweet and savory ice creams. Their brambleberry crisp is one of our favorites.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveIf you've never experienced the excellence of Jeni's then you need to plan a quick trip here for some sweet and savory ice creams. Their brambleberry crisp is one of our favorites.
Awesome little shop with a variety of coffee and teas. It can get busy and a little crowded but when the weather is nice there is outdoor seating.
321 locals recommend
Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland AveAwesome little shop with a variety of coffee and teas. It can get busy and a little crowded but when the weather is nice there is outdoor seating.
Ummm.... YUM! There are not your parent's kinda donuts. More on the upper end, their 100 layer donuts come in a variety of toppings and fillings. Sweet, rich and worth every penny. Its right down from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams so maybe hit up both.
162 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland AveUmmm.... YUM! There are not your parent's kinda donuts. More on the upper end, their 100 layer donuts come in a variety of toppings and fillings. Sweet, rich and worth every penny. Its right down from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams so maybe hit up both.
Comforting” Italian fare is the draw at this midpriced Rosebank/Porter trattoria, where very tasty pizzas and pastas pair with a wonderful wine list and the staffers make you feel as if you were invited into their home”; regulars also tout the happy hour specials and great outdoor space.
92 locals recommend
Pomodoro East
701 Porter RdComforting” Italian fare is the draw at this midpriced Rosebank/Porter trattoria, where very tasty pizzas and pastas pair with a wonderful wine list and the staffers make you feel as if you were invited into their home”; regulars also tout the happy hour specials and great outdoor space.
Nashville has a thing for hot chicken and this is one of those spots that's in our neighborhood. They also have craft beer on tap so you might want to plan to grab a meal here at some point.
166 locals recommend
Pepperfire Hot Chicken
5104 Centennial BoulevardNashville has a thing for hot chicken and this is one of those spots that's in our neighborhood. They also have craft beer on tap so you might want to plan to grab a meal here at some point.
Here's another hot chicken place we like a lot. Been there a few times never disappointed. It can get busy to don't be surprised if there is a line. Def worth the wait.
465 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SHere's another hot chicken place we like a lot. Been there a few times never disappointed. It can get busy to don't be surprised if there is a line. Def worth the wait.
Its not the fanciest, but we like it a lot AND it's right across the street on Gallatin. They usually have margarita and 34oz draught beer specials. Love their salsa and our two go-to's are the Fajitas Jalisco (steak, shrimp and chicken) Their East Nashville Burrito or the cheese enchiladas.
27 locals recommend
Las Fiestas Cafe
3623 Gallatin PikeIts not the fanciest, but we like it a lot AND it's right across the street on Gallatin. They usually have margarita and 34oz draught beer specials. Love their salsa and our two go-to's are the Fajitas Jalisco (steak, shrimp and chicken) Their East Nashville Burrito or the cheese enchiladas.
"Uhhhh hello lasagna and garlic knot!." This is one of our go to Friday nights take outs. We also get their caprese salad as well. Haven't tried their pizza or other menu items yet.
13 locals recommend
Madeline Pizza & Pasta in Nashville | Downtown
1224 Meridian St"Uhhhh hello lasagna and garlic knot!." This is one of our go to Friday nights take outs. We also get their caprese salad as well. Haven't tried their pizza or other menu items yet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing drinks! It's a speakeasy-type place, so you have to knock on the door. There are no drink menus, you just tell them flavors you like and they will create something for you. It's pricy--but awesome.
157 locals recommend
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveAmazing drinks! It's a speakeasy-type place, so you have to knock on the door. There are no drink menus, you just tell them flavors you like and they will create something for you. It's pricy--but awesome.
It's a chill neighborhood bar that also has some food. Great for lunch or dinner or in-between!
241 locals recommend
Village Pub and Beer Garden
1308 McGavock PkIt's a chill neighborhood bar that also has some food. Great for lunch or dinner or in-between!
Super-close, just another neighborhood bar with great drinks and food.
70 locals recommend
Inglewood Lounge
3914 Gallatin PikeSuper-close, just another neighborhood bar with great drinks and food.
If you like whiskey then you'll want to plan a visit to this local distillery that makes an Belle Meade Bourbon. Their is a tasting at the end of the tour as well as a nicely stocked merchandise area.
44 locals recommend
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
1414 Clinton StIf you like whiskey then you'll want to plan a visit to this local distillery that makes an Belle Meade Bourbon. Their is a tasting at the end of the tour as well as a nicely stocked merchandise area.
Arts & Culture
Even if you aren't a country music fan--this is about the history of music in America. Fantastic!
1208 locals recommend
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
222 Rep. John Lewis Way SEven if you aren't a country music fan--this is about the history of music in America. Fantastic!
Entertainment & Activities
OK, it can be really hard to get in...but the songwriter nights in the round are awesome
460 locals recommend
The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro PikeOK, it can be really hard to get in...but the songwriter nights in the round are awesome
Parks & Nature
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdEasy walking trail around a beautiful lake!
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayGreat place to walk or ride bikes
Essentials
closest place for groceries, including wine and beer. NOTE: No wine or liquor sales on Sundays!
760 locals recommend
Kroger
711 Gallatin Aveclosest place for groceries, including wine and beer. NOTE: No wine or liquor sales on Sundays!
Great place for alcohol-related essentials, really close by. Remember: NO ALCOHOL SALES ON SUNDAYS
47 locals recommend
Sinkers Beverages
3308 Gallatin PikeGreat place for alcohol-related essentials, really close by. Remember: NO ALCOHOL SALES ON SUNDAYS
Shopping
Great, locally owned wine and spirits shop. Lots of great finds and is our go to for the 6 for $60 bag of wine.
122 locals recommend
Woodland Wine Merchant
1001 Woodland StGreat, locally owned wine and spirits shop. Lots of great finds and is our go to for the 6 for $60 bag of wine.