The Dolly Llama's Favorites
Nature
Beautiful 300 acre park right around the corner from the Dolly Llama.
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayBeautiful 300 acre park right around the corner from the Dolly Llama.
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdThe historic Percy Warner stairs. Must see. A true gem!
Foggy Bottom Canoe and Kayak Rental
1270 US-70Canoe the Harpeth River in Kingston Springs
May be in the nature category, but this is a hybrid of daytime dance and drinks, mixed with the best views of the Cumberland River and downtown Nashville. Have no fear, it's a well-run operation. BYOB is a major perk, bring what ya want and they'll put it on ice.
8 locals recommend
Pontoon Saloon - Nashville Party Cruise
2 Victory AveMay be in the nature category, but this is a hybrid of daytime dance and drinks, mixed with the best views of the Cumberland River and downtown Nashville. Have no fear, it's a well-run operation. BYOB is a major perk, bring what ya want and they'll put it on ice.
A beauty. Peaceful, mostly flat loop (unless you choose a different path!) Stunning views. Nature preserve.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdA beauty. Peaceful, mostly flat loop (unless you choose a different path!) Stunning views. Nature preserve.
Food scene
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StDelicious farm to table dining
The steak, oh my. And everything else! Great apps, cocktails and dinner options. Make a reservation!
525 locals recommend
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StThe steak, oh my. And everything else! Great apps, cocktails and dinner options. Make a reservation!
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StA great NYC-ish slice
Maru Sushi & Grill
1100 Fatherland StBest sushi in East Nashville
Bite a Bit Thai & Sushi
1402 McGavock PikeExcellent Thai
Delicious breakfast, coffee and brunch drinks! Small, so get there a little early or after the rush. Parking available on side street and out front.
54 locals recommend
Hearts
914 Gallatin AveDelicious breakfast, coffee and brunch drinks! Small, so get there a little early or after the rush. Parking available on side street and out front.
Awesome Mexican food. Brunch, lunch and dinner. Cheap, but high quality margaritas. Better than any $12 marg you can get downtown! Try the carnitas street tacos, the suadero and the steak tacos. Large outdoor area during warmer months, too!
53 locals recommend
El Fuego Restaurant
3917 Gallatin PikeAwesome Mexican food. Brunch, lunch and dinner. Cheap, but high quality margaritas. Better than any $12 marg you can get downtown! Try the carnitas street tacos, the suadero and the steak tacos. Large outdoor area during warmer months, too!
O-Ku Sushi Nashville
81 Van Buren StPossibly best sushi in Nashville. Fancy-like.
The Patterson House
1711 Division StJust go if you like cocktails. The best.
Calling all seafood lovers - we may be land locked, but this spot has the freshest most delicious seafood dishes. Make a reservation well in advance.
54 locals recommend
The Optimist
1400 Adams StCalling all seafood lovers - we may be land locked, but this spot has the freshest most delicious seafood dishes. Make a reservation well in advance.
This is why we love Nashville. Visit Big Al's to have a giant, non-diet approved skillet cooked breakfast by Big Al himself. Tip the waitresses, they're sweethearts. And say hey to Big Al!
It is SMALL so if you show with a large group prepare to wait. Check hours before you go, they sometimes close just because they feel like it.
39 locals recommend
Big Al's Deli
1828 4th Ave NThis is why we love Nashville. Visit Big Al's to have a giant, non-diet approved skillet cooked breakfast by Big Al himself. Tip the waitresses, they're sweethearts. And say hey to Big Al!
It is SMALL so if you show with a large group prepare to wait. Check hours before you go, they sometimes close just because they feel like it.
Superica
605 Overton StGreat spot, happy hour, quality Mexican bites.
Bob's Steak & Chop House
250 Rep. John Lewis Way STop notch.
Small plates, high quality deliciousness. Definitely order a pasta!
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StSmall plates, high quality deliciousness. Definitely order a pasta!
A lovely spot, a great Saturday and Sunday buffet brunch, higher end food, casual atmosphere. Make a reservation!
123 locals recommend
Adele's
1210 McGavock StA lovely spot, a great Saturday and Sunday buffet brunch, higher end food, casual atmosphere. Make a reservation!
This is a true Nashville classic, southern family-style breakfast/lunch spot. You WILL be eating at a table that seats about 6-10 people, FYI they seat you with others! The food in insanely good. Breakfast staples, biscuits, fried chicken, etc. Not for those trying to eat light or clean!
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NThis is a true Nashville classic, southern family-style breakfast/lunch spot. You WILL be eating at a table that seats about 6-10 people, FYI they seat you with others! The food in insanely good. Breakfast staples, biscuits, fried chicken, etc. Not for those trying to eat light or clean!
I haven't been but have ONLY heard amazing things. It's on our list of musts.
17 locals recommend
The Chef And I on Ninth
1922 9th Ave SI haven't been but have ONLY heard amazing things. It's on our list of musts.
Delicious smash burger, owned and operated by the gentleman who started Martins BBQ.
24 locals recommend
Hugh Baby's
3001 West End AveDelicious smash burger, owned and operated by the gentleman who started Martins BBQ.
Come to this BBQ joint in 12 South to enjoy the neighborhood (it's adorable) and get some solid souther BBQ. They're hot wings are delicious.
418 locals recommend
Edley's Bar-B-Que
2706 12th Ave SCome to this BBQ joint in 12 South to enjoy the neighborhood (it's adorable) and get some solid souther BBQ. They're hot wings are delicious.
East Nashville Mexican food staple. Food is solid, margaritas are dangerous and delicious.
455 locals recommend
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveEast Nashville Mexican food staple. Food is solid, margaritas are dangerous and delicious.
Audrey
809 Meridian StreetBrand new dining experience brought to Nashville by Chef Sean Brock.
Live Music
The Basement East
917 Woodland StMusic venue must
The Local
110 28th Ave NSolid, casual, songwriter bar with dang good food.
There will never be another. Represents old Nashville. Survived a bunch of development in the Gulch. Don't miss this.
245 locals recommend
The Station Inn
402 12th Ave SThere will never be another. Represents old Nashville. Survived a bunch of development in the Gulch. Don't miss this.
Favorite indoor venue there is. Grab a ticket you wont regret it.
1292 locals recommend
Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NFavorite indoor venue there is. Grab a ticket you wont regret it.
Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave SUnreal outdoor venue. A Spring / Summer staple.
Great outdoor spot to grab a beer, catch some live music (check website) and some Princes Hot Chicken!
36 locals recommend
Ole Smoky Distillery
423 6th Ave SGreat outdoor spot to grab a beer, catch some live music (check website) and some Princes Hot Chicken!
Nightlife
Has a New Orleans vibe. Pop into any of the bars/restaurants here and you'll be sure to find some fun.
83 locals recommend
Printers Alley
Printers AlleyHas a New Orleans vibe. Pop into any of the bars/restaurants here and you'll be sure to find some fun.
If I was a bar, I'd be a dive
A free jukebox in a double-wide
Neon lights saying "Come inside"
And I'd be "Open 24/7"
170 locals recommend
Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford AveIf I was a bar, I'd be a dive
A free jukebox in a double-wide
Neon lights saying "Come inside"
And I'd be "Open 24/7"
Losers Bar and Grill-Nashville
1911 Division StNashville staple. House band starts at 10pm.
Great daytime live music on the first floor. Different levels have different vibes! Rooftop can be fun when it isn't over crowded.
61 locals recommend
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
400 BroadwayGreat daytime live music on the first floor. Different levels have different vibes! Rooftop can be fun when it isn't over crowded.
Super fun rooftop bar with views. Great cocktails, they're strong be warned!
206 locals recommend
L.A. Jackson
401 11th Ave SSuper fun rooftop bar with views. Great cocktails, they're strong be warned!
A whole experience. Magic shows, excellent food, you'll feel like you're living and thriving in the 40s.
83 locals recommend
House of Cards
119 3rd Ave SA whole experience. Magic shows, excellent food, you'll feel like you're living and thriving in the 40s.
Go here, 3rd floor, for karaoke without a massive wait. Great for a group just wanting to singing have a good time without a massive crowd (typically...)
20 locals recommend
AJ's Good Time Bar
421 BroadwayGo here, 3rd floor, for karaoke without a massive wait. Great for a group just wanting to singing have a good time without a massive crowd (typically...)
Giant industrial spot filled with fun for all. Games, booze, food, mini bowling (hence "pins"). Great daytime event for a group!
85 locals recommend
Pins Mechanical Company
1102 Grundy StGiant industrial spot filled with fun for all. Games, booze, food, mini bowling (hence "pins"). Great daytime event for a group!
New trendy, fun spot downtown at 5th on Broadway. Great food and atmosphere. Theres a downstairs bar, honky tonk, roof top and separate supper club you can choose from. Make a reservation for dining!
The Supper Club – The Twelve Thirty Club
550 BroadwayNew trendy, fun spot downtown at 5th on Broadway. Great food and atmosphere. Theres a downstairs bar, honky tonk, roof top and separate supper club you can choose from. Make a reservation for dining!
Nashville staple. Get a light night burger. Old school honky tonk.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayNashville staple. Get a light night burger. Old school honky tonk.
A famous old honky tonk - not new and swanky like some, but that's why we like it. Great rooftop.
559 locals recommend
Tootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayA famous old honky tonk - not new and swanky like some, but that's why we like it. Great rooftop.