Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Great neighborhood place with world class winning Pit Master. Good food-inexpensive, full bar. One block from my house. Open Lunch/Dinner 7 days a week. Try the Redneck Taco or the Wings.
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SGreat neighborhood place with world class winning Pit Master. Good food-inexpensive, full bar. One block from my house. Open Lunch/Dinner 7 days a week. Try the Redneck Taco or the Wings.
Authentic Mexican popsicles made with fresh ingredients. On hot summer day, there is a line of people.
139 locals recommend
Las Paletas
1804 21st Avenue SouthAuthentic Mexican popsicles made with fresh ingredients. On hot summer day, there is a line of people.
Beautiful restaurant with authentic Lebanese food. Chef is owner. He also owns Kalamatos on Belmont Blvd.
117 locals recommend
Epice
2902 12th Ave SBeautiful restaurant with authentic Lebanese food. Chef is owner. He also owns Kalamatos on Belmont Blvd.
Great bar and restaurant that started the farm-to-table burger scene in Nashville. Friendly bar with craft beer and cocktails.
323 locals recommend
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave SGreat bar and restaurant that started the farm-to-table burger scene in Nashville. Friendly bar with craft beer and cocktails.
Hot restaurant with an eclectic menu that pleases everyone. Lots of date nights spent here but brunch attracts lots of families too. Outdoor seating.
238 locals recommend
Urban Grub
2506 12th Ave SHot restaurant with an eclectic menu that pleases everyone. Lots of date nights spent here but brunch attracts lots of families too. Outdoor seating.
Hot new urban, upscale Mexican restaurant. Features lots of outdoor seating with blankets and firepits. Long lines on weekend nights.
265 locals recommend
bartaco
2526 12th Ave SHot new urban, upscale Mexican restaurant. Features lots of outdoor seating with blankets and firepits. Long lines on weekend nights.
Award-winning restaurant in 12th South. Requires reservations. Very special.
166 locals recommend
Josephine
2316 12th Ave SAward-winning restaurant in 12th South. Requires reservations. Very special.
Good neighborhood pizza and bar scene. Two for Tuesday is an institution when you get 2 for one beers and two for one pizza slices.
213 locals recommend
MAFIAoZA’s
2400 12th Ave SGood neighborhood pizza and bar scene. Two for Tuesday is an institution when you get 2 for one beers and two for one pizza slices.
Jeni’s Splendid ice cream is a national treasure. 12th South outpost is always packed. Try the salted caramel.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveJeni’s Splendid ice cream is a national treasure. 12th South outpost is always packed. Try the salted caramel.
Home of the cronut— cross between a donut and a croissant. Gluten free donuts too. Adorable outdoor playground and eating area.
202 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveHome of the cronut— cross between a donut and a croissant. Gluten free donuts too. Adorable outdoor playground and eating area.
Established coffee house that now offers dinner and a great wine list. Good outdoor seating. Consistently great.
547 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SEstablished coffee house that now offers dinner and a great wine list. Good outdoor seating. Consistently great.
Firepot Chai
2905 12th Ave STruly a one-of-a-kind experience. Enjoy this curated selection of teas.
Brooklyn family moved here with their bagels. Flown in daily from NY. Must try!
85 locals recommend
proper bagel
2011 Belmont BlvdBrooklyn family moved here with their bagels. Flown in daily from NY. Must try!
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2017 Belmont BlvdNeighborhood hang— sushi, Thai, burgers owned by food celebrity Arnold Mynt.
If you need a latte, sandwich or a variety of quick mart items(aspirin, beer, even local souvenirs) don’t overlook this practical place
22 locals recommend
White Bison Coffee
5202 Centennial BlvdIf you need a latte, sandwich or a variety of quick mart items(aspirin, beer, even local souvenirs) don’t overlook this practical place
Former New York bagel owners relocate to Music City. Fish flown in fresh daily.
85 locals recommend
proper bagel
2011 Belmont BlvdFormer New York bagel owners relocate to Music City. Fish flown in fresh daily.
Great small restaurant with fresh food and drinks. Good prices for Nashville and outdoor seating.
29 locals recommend
Chago's Cantina
2015 Belmont BlvdGreat small restaurant with fresh food and drinks. Good prices for Nashville and outdoor seating.
Bongo Java
2007 Belmont BlvdThe original and first coffee shop in Nashville.
True Food Kitchen
3996 Hillsboro PikeHealthy, clean food and cocktails.
Essentials
Institution in this neighborhood--old-fashioned grocery store. They still cash checks! Great place to get last minute items or beer. They carry lots of local and international microbrews.
31 locals recommend
Osborne's Bi-Rite
3116 Belmont BlvdInstitution in this neighborhood--old-fashioned grocery store. They still cash checks! Great place to get last minute items or beer. They carry lots of local and international microbrews.
The original coffee house in 12th South when it was a coffee desert. Locals flock here especially on weekday mornings.
77 locals recommend
Portland Brew
2605 12th Ave SThe original coffee house in 12th South when it was a coffee desert. Locals flock here especially on weekday mornings.
White's Mercantile
2908 12th Ave SBreweries
Mill Creek Brewing Co.
Johnson Industrial BoulevardGreat place to grab a craft beer and burger, sandwich, or salad.
Huge outdoor patio. Lots of picnic tables and craft beers. Local fave.
208 locals recommend
12 South Taproom & Grill
2318 12th Ave SHuge outdoor patio. Lots of picnic tables and craft beers. Local fave.
Shopping
Indie bookstore owned by local author Ann Patchett. They host author book signings almost every day!
20 locals recommend
Parnassus Books
3900 Hillsboro PikeIndie bookstore owned by local author Ann Patchett. They host author book signings almost every day!
White's Mercantile
2908 12th Ave SLocal textile designer, DIY star owns this shop and they offer classes as well as fabric, yarn and accessories including sewing machines.
6 locals recommend
Craft South
410 Woodbine StLocal textile designer, DIY star owns this shop and they offer classes as well as fabric, yarn and accessories including sewing machines.