Tara's Guide to Nashville :)
Food scene
This place unfortunately does not take reservations, but does offer a higher-class feel and excellent adult beverages!
206 locals recommend
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SThis place unfortunately does not take reservations, but does offer a higher-class feel and excellent adult beverages!
Despite being a land-locked state, the oysters here are INCREDIBLE! Excellent drinks and vibe as well.
117 locals recommend
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NDespite being a land-locked state, the oysters here are INCREDIBLE! Excellent drinks and vibe as well.
I HIGHLY recommend this place for the drinks, food, and vibe. It is a fan favorite in Nashville, and has the best environment to take excellent pictures (if you're into that type of thing!). They do take reservations, and I recommend trying to book 2-3 days in advance.
92 locals recommend
The Hampton Social
201 1st Ave SI HIGHLY recommend this place for the drinks, food, and vibe. It is a fan favorite in Nashville, and has the best environment to take excellent pictures (if you're into that type of thing!). They do take reservations, and I recommend trying to book 2-3 days in advance.
Excellent wine and food! I go here every year for my anniversary :)
41 locals recommend
The Yellow Porch Restaurant
734 Thompson LnExcellent wine and food! I go here every year for my anniversary :)
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveThe BEST ramen in Nashville!
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SA great coffee shop that is a local favorite!
Earnest Bar & Hideaway (formerly Hemingway's)
438 Houston StGreat brunch spot!
Black-owned and historic in Nashville! BEST hot chicken in Nashville!
69 locals recommend
Prince's Hot Chicken Shack South
5814 Nolensville PikeBlack-owned and historic in Nashville! BEST hot chicken in Nashville!
Minority-owned, and the BEST authentic Mexican food. They do not serve alcohol, but the food is super good. It is also ~5 minutes away from the house.
Birrieria y Taquería Arandas
104 Graylynn DriveMinority-owned, and the BEST authentic Mexican food. They do not serve alcohol, but the food is super good. It is also ~5 minutes away from the house.
A fun environment with excellent cocktails! They do take reservations, and I highly recommend setting one!
13 locals recommend
Zeppelin Nashville
505 3rd Avenue NorthA fun environment with excellent cocktails! They do take reservations, and I highly recommend setting one!
A black-owned coffee shop that is close to the house. Their chai is the BEST in Nashville. Also, one of my student's family owns it :)
The Horn Coffee
619 Murfreesboro PikeA black-owned coffee shop that is close to the house. Their chai is the BEST in Nashville. Also, one of my student's family owns it :)
Great wine, food, and experience. I recommend making a reservation!
124 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
1200 Villa PlGreat wine, food, and experience. I recommend making a reservation!
A great brunch or dinner spot with live music from local songwriters. I actually bartend here, so I am biased. However, I recommend buying a ticker for their brunch show at 12:30pm on Saturday. If you're visiting during the week, the night shows are also a huge hit!
192 locals recommend
Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SA great brunch or dinner spot with live music from local songwriters. I actually bartend here, so I am biased. However, I recommend buying a ticker for their brunch show at 12:30pm on Saturday. If you're visiting during the week, the night shows are also a huge hit!
This is a great vegan spot right by the house! I love their java cupcake :)
20 locals recommend
Sunflower Bakehouse
2414 Lebanon PikeThis is a great vegan spot right by the house! I love their java cupcake :)
This is one of my go-to's for wine! It is affordable, and dog friendly!
Love and Exile Winery and Bar
This is one of my go-to's for wine! It is affordable, and dog friendly!
This is a great bar that I frequent often! I typically order their rose, but their tequila-based drinks are also delicious!
20 locals recommend
Never Never
413 Houston StThis is a great bar that I frequent often! I typically order their rose, but their tequila-based drinks are also delicious!
This bar offers fun trivia during the week, but is a fun spot located by the baseball stadium!
60 locals recommend
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
1004 4th Ave NThis bar offers fun trivia during the week, but is a fun spot located by the baseball stadium!
This is a brewery right by the house! They have excellent pizza and salads!
23 locals recommend
Tennfold Breweing
2408 Lebanon PikeThis is a brewery right by the house! They have excellent pizza and salads!
This restaurant/coffee shop is right by the house! They offer a farm-to-table type of service! I love their nachos and margs!
64 locals recommend
Nectar: Urban Cantina
206 McGavock PkThis restaurant/coffee shop is right by the house! They offer a farm-to-table type of service! I love their nachos and margs!
This restaurant is one of my favorites! It is not very "Nashville-y" food, but the food is super good! If you're on social media, this restaurant was rated a 9.3 Lox level as well!
223 locals recommend
Husk
37 Rutledge StThis restaurant is one of my favorites! It is not very "Nashville-y" food, but the food is super good! If you're on social media, this restaurant was rated a 9.3 Lox level as well!
Neighborhoods
A cool, trendy area to explore. It has little shops, food stops, and random pop-up festivals.
353 locals recommend
12 South
A cool, trendy area to explore. It has little shops, food stops, and random pop-up festivals.
Broadway is undoubtedly a huge destination for most travelers. It is a FUN time. It is not kid-friendly passed 4pm, but the party starts around noon each day. There is a lot of live music and lots of different bars to explore. My top favorites are Casa Rosa, Ole Red, and Jason Aldean's.
575 locals recommend
Broadway
BroadwayBroadway is undoubtedly a huge destination for most travelers. It is a FUN time. It is not kid-friendly passed 4pm, but the party starts around noon each day. There is a lot of live music and lots of different bars to explore. My top favorites are Casa Rosa, Ole Red, and Jason Aldean's.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Driving or ubering is by far the best option to get around!
Regarding parking, if you search long enough, you can typically find street parking for free. If you're going downtown, it is also more cost-effective to uber from my place! You can save money on an uber as well if you schedule it for the time you plan to come home versus ordering it late at night where there is more demand!
Ways to save
Money on Food
If you plan to eat at several different spots as Nashville is a very foodie-based place, I recommend ordering one entree/apps to share at each place so that you can enjoy more vibes!
What to pack
Broadway Shoes
If you plan to go on Broadway, I highly recommend wearing some shoes that you're okay with getting dirty! The floors on the bars are pretty high trafficked, so odds are your shoes will get some scuffs.