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Everyone loves this place. Usually a line but this place has a shorter line compared to others.
128 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Melrose Nashville, TN
2222 8th Ave SEveryone loves this place. Usually a line but this place has a shorter line compared to others.
EVERYTHING here is beyond amazing but super pricey. Average price is $30
243 locals recommend
Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock StEVERYTHING here is beyond amazing but super pricey. Average price is $30
The Belmont location is much faster and easier than the downtown location. The wings are amazing and I usually get the dry rub and the sauces on the side. The brisket burger is now my new favorite here. But in all honestly, everything here is good. This is my go to BBQ place. Average price is $14 per item.
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SThe Belmont location is much faster and easier than the downtown location. The wings are amazing and I usually get the dry rub and the sauces on the side. The brisket burger is now my new favorite here. But in all honestly, everything here is good. This is my go to BBQ place. Average price is $14 per item.
Good coffee, Right around the street from the house. The crepes are delicious but please don't get the plain one. It's boring and tasteless. The sandwiches are great as well. I usually get the Cuban, I believe.
76 locals recommend
Red Bicycle Coffee
2190 Nolensville PikeGood coffee, Right around the street from the house. The crepes are delicious but please don't get the plain one. It's boring and tasteless. The sandwiches are great as well. I usually get the Cuban, I believe.
Love this place and the atmosphere. They get you to stand up and dance with everyone else. This is a shared table place (so grab a scoop and pass to your neighbor at the table) but don't worry, there's 5-6 courses! Also, bring you own wine for a cork fee. The food is beyond delicious!
11 locals recommend
Mangia Nashville
701 Craighead StLove this place and the atmosphere. They get you to stand up and dance with everyone else. This is a shared table place (so grab a scoop and pass to your neighbor at the table) but don't worry, there's 5-6 courses! Also, bring you own wine for a cork fee. The food is beyond delicious!
The restaurant is amazing. Hard to get a reservation but worth it once you do. It's a prefixed menu and the service is outstanding. GO GO GO! If you're not going to the restaurant, the bar is great as well. The music is a mix of rnb, house, hip hop, alternative upbeat music. I usually get a daily curated drink I see on the chalk board (which is to the right of the end of the bar, on the wall).
192 locals recommend
Bastion
434 Houston StThe restaurant is amazing. Hard to get a reservation but worth it once you do. It's a prefixed menu and the service is outstanding. GO GO GO! If you're not going to the restaurant, the bar is great as well. The music is a mix of rnb, house, hip hop, alternative upbeat music. I usually get a daily curated drink I see on the chalk board (which is to the right of the end of the bar, on the wall).
ALL FOOD IS AMAZING HERE! I love it all. The drinks are good to but definitely make a reservation here. There are many Instagram opportunities here and you'll see a lot of people taking photos as well.
91 locals recommend
The Hampton Social
201 1st Ave SALL FOOD IS AMAZING HERE! I love it all. The drinks are good to but definitely make a reservation here. There are many Instagram opportunities here and you'll see a lot of people taking photos as well.
Great texmex. Good amount of food and nice vibe in the Gulch. decently priced. I think I enjoyed this place because the amount of food you get but maybe I'll have to visit them again.
28 locals recommend
Superica
605 Overton StGreat texmex. Good amount of food and nice vibe in the Gulch. decently priced. I think I enjoyed this place because the amount of food you get but maybe I'll have to visit them again.
What the company stands by is amazing. A nonprofit social enterprise helping heal, restore, and employ women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Their food is great. The love heals latte is one of my favorites. The burger of the week is delicious. I love chicken salad, so I get the chicken salad croissant a lot. It's more so a lunch spot. Support this local gem.
53 locals recommend
The Café at Thistle Farms
5122 Charlotte AveWhat the company stands by is amazing. A nonprofit social enterprise helping heal, restore, and employ women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction. Their food is great. The love heals latte is one of my favorites. The burger of the week is delicious. I love chicken salad, so I get the chicken salad croissant a lot. It's more so a lunch spot. Support this local gem.
The food here is phenomenal. The service was great and it may be one of my favorite restaurants. The Risotto balls were a delight. Definitely make a reservation.
63 locals recommend
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132 46th Ave NThe food here is phenomenal. The service was great and it may be one of my favorite restaurants. The Risotto balls were a delight. Definitely make a reservation.
I love French food, so I was so happy when this place opened up. It's run by a family. Although small, it shows that this family loves to cook, and knows how to cook French food. You can find all the staples of French cuisine here for dinner.
Once Upon A Time In France
I love French food, so I was so happy when this place opened up. It's run by a family. Although small, it shows that this family loves to cook, and knows how to cook French food. You can find all the staples of French cuisine here for dinner.
The steak here is SO GOOD! I'm not a steak person but I'd go out of my way to get a steak here. The service is delightful and so nice. This is the original location and it's charming.
31 locals recommend
Sperry's Belle Meade
5109 Harding PikeThe steak here is SO GOOD! I'm not a steak person but I'd go out of my way to get a steak here. The service is delightful and so nice. This is the original location and it's charming.
There a lot of taco joints on 12th South and I haven't tried them all but Fonda was a great. Every single item I had was chef's kiss. The margarita's were good but their signature Fonda marg was good and strong! They have a guac person on the floor and that was delicious with the pork skins. The watermelon salad was refreshing. The empanadas were to die for and I'd go back just for those, and the Fonda marg. The vibe is very chill so no need to dress up for this place and the service was great.
Fonda on 12th | Nashville
There a lot of taco joints on 12th South and I haven't tried them all but Fonda was a great. Every single item I had was chef's kiss. The margarita's were good but their signature Fonda marg was good and strong! They have a guac person on the floor and that was delicious with the pork skins. The watermelon salad was refreshing. The empanadas were to die for and I'd go back just for those, and the Fonda marg. The vibe is very chill so no need to dress up for this place and the service was great.
Favorite Places for a Drink
Get there early for the daily punch. They make a different punch each night but it runs out! Ingredients are on the chalk board to the right of the bar. Chill vibes, always a great nice crowd that ages from 25-35 years old.
192 locals recommend
Bastion
434 Houston StGet there early for the daily punch. They make a different punch each night but it runs out! Ingredients are on the chalk board to the right of the bar. Chill vibes, always a great nice crowd that ages from 25-35 years old.
Great place for some dancing. The vibe is more up beat. Definitely should wear collared shirt, fun dress type place here. Ages range from 22-30 years old. On Fridays, they have an event called Flamboyant which creates a nice place to dance to "diva" music. "Diva" music meaning, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Beyonce, etc.
46 locals recommend
Flamingo Cocktail Club
509 Houston StGreat place for some dancing. The vibe is more up beat. Definitely should wear collared shirt, fun dress type place here. Ages range from 22-30 years old. On Fridays, they have an event called Flamboyant which creates a nice place to dance to "diva" music. "Diva" music meaning, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Beyonce, etc.
It's weird to find but it's in the alley, up a few steps where theres a yellow triangle painted on the wall. Drinks are pricey but they're good and the space is amazing. The crowd is fun but it's a hit or miss as far as people go. I still enjoy my time here but I don't spend much time here. I think of this place as more for the space.
161 locals recommend
Old Glory
1200 Villa PlIt's weird to find but it's in the alley, up a few steps where theres a yellow triangle painted on the wall. Drinks are pricey but they're good and the space is amazing. The crowd is fun but it's a hit or miss as far as people go. I still enjoy my time here but I don't spend much time here. I think of this place as more for the space.
Old school hip hop music. The vibe is chill. The drinks are strong but delicious.
67 locals recommend
Bar Sovereign
514 Rep. John Lewis Way SOld school hip hop music. The vibe is chill. The drinks are strong but delicious.
The drinks are good. Usually live music on the first floor and the second floor is chill, there's sushi on that floor which isn't bad to be honest. The rooftop is a nice view of Broadway and the river, plus a lot of people go day drinking here. I believe it cost $5-$10 because it turns into a pop/hiphop/remix dance floor.
577 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayThe drinks are good. Usually live music on the first floor and the second floor is chill, there's sushi on that floor which isn't bad to be honest. The rooftop is a nice view of Broadway and the river, plus a lot of people go day drinking here. I believe it cost $5-$10 because it turns into a pop/hiphop/remix dance floor.
All the floors are this place are so much fun. There's not a rooftop but there's live pop music from what I remember. Usually pretty busy as is all the bars on Broadway.
201 locals recommend
Honky Tonk Central
329 BroadwayAll the floors are this place are so much fun. There's not a rooftop but there's live pop music from what I remember. Usually pretty busy as is all the bars on Broadway.
The ciders here are delicious. The outside area is usually packed at night but worth it. The food isn't something I would ever get. Just the drinks. they are lgbtq+ friendly. they have monthly drag shows and the staff is really nice. gets pretty busy in the warmer months.
42 locals recommend
Diskin Cider
1235 Martin StThe ciders here are delicious. The outside area is usually packed at night but worth it. The food isn't something I would ever get. Just the drinks. they are lgbtq+ friendly. they have monthly drag shows and the staff is really nice. gets pretty busy in the warmer months.
The roof top is great. Great views. Great drinks. Sometimes, there's dancing. I'd recommend.
39 locals recommend
Bobby Hotel
230 4th Ave NThe roof top is great. Great views. Great drinks. Sometimes, there's dancing. I'd recommend.
The drinks are reasonable. It's a nice place to hang out and get a drink if you're in this area. Nice local place with a great atmosphere and patio. The inside is filled with lush plants since it'san actual greenhouse. Order at the bar and seat yourself situation.
47 locals recommend
Greenhouse Bar
2211 Bandywood DrThe drinks are reasonable. It's a nice place to hang out and get a drink if you're in this area. Nice local place with a great atmosphere and patio. The inside is filled with lush plants since it'san actual greenhouse. Order at the bar and seat yourself situation.
happy hour from 4-8 Monday through Friday. Mostly free games and a massive outdoor area.
31 locals recommend
Game Terminal
201 Terminal Cthappy hour from 4-8 Monday through Friday. Mostly free games and a massive outdoor area.
Places to Shop
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The biggest mall in Nashville. A lot of random shops here. Super packed on the weekends and esp the holidays. You can find more than you need here but just not the high end stores.
344 locals recommend
Opry Mills
433 Opry Mills DrThe biggest mall in Nashville. A lot of random shops here. Super packed on the weekends and esp the holidays. You can find more than you need here but just not the high end stores.
From Macys to Dillards to JC Penny. There's a lot of stores in the mall. This is where you could find it all.
130 locals recommend
CoolSprings Galleria
1800 Galleria BlvdFrom Macys to Dillards to JC Penny. There's a lot of stores in the mall. This is where you could find it all.
King Jewelers
4121 Hillsboro PikeNamed the best jeweler in town and you'll find some really good items here.
West Elm, Whole Foods, Bonobos, Lululemon, Vineyard Vines, etc. There's some nice shops here for some nick knacks.
44 locals recommend
Hill Center
4015 Hillsboro PikeWest Elm, Whole Foods, Bonobos, Lululemon, Vineyard Vines, etc. There's some nice shops here for some nick knacks.
This area has many food options but also some nice boutiques for mostly women (small amount of mens clothes). Posh is my favorite place for women and men.
8 locals recommend
Hillsboro Village Dragon Mural
This area has many food options but also some nice boutiques for mostly women (small amount of mens clothes). Posh is my favorite place for women and men.
Food scene
The wings here are good. Always a go to. There's many types of food here (salads, burgers, sandwiches, etc). The drinks here are good. They serve brunch on Sundays. They also have a good sized patio. A little walking distance from the listing. It's your neighborhood restaurant.
6 locals recommend
South Side Kitchen & Pub
2190 Nolensville PikeThe wings here are good. Always a go to. There's many types of food here (salads, burgers, sandwiches, etc). The drinks here are good. They serve brunch on Sundays. They also have a good sized patio. A little walking distance from the listing. It's your neighborhood restaurant.
I don'twant to like the food because it'snot real asian but it's good. The double fried Korean wings and roti canai are the best items, in my opinion. The hokkien Me and hot chicken Bao are good.
53 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Food
626A Main StI don'twant to like the food because it'snot real asian but it's good. The double fried Korean wings and roti canai are the best items, in my opinion. The hokkien Me and hot chicken Bao are good.
You'll find a huge collective of Nashville staples in this food hall, especially if you're on Broadway. Some of my favorites are Prince's Hot Chicken, Pharmacy Burger, and Steam Boys. You'll catch some nice live music inside, while people watching. There's two sides to this food hall, so be sure to check it all out.
Assembly Food Hall
You'll find a huge collective of Nashville staples in this food hall, especially if you're on Broadway. Some of my favorites are Prince's Hot Chicken, Pharmacy Burger, and Steam Boys. You'll catch some nice live music inside, while people watching. There's two sides to this food hall, so be sure to check it all out.
Do you like Banh Mi? You should go here for one. It's a market that has a deli. You can find their sandwiches at the cash register and if you get there early, they have other items on the counter. If you're going for a sandwich, I usually call ahead or you can wait about 10 minutes and look around while they make it. The basic/typical banh mi is $6 or so. Very good and my go to for a banh mi.
InterAsian Market & Deli
2160 Nolensville PikeDo you like Banh Mi? You should go here for one. It's a market that has a deli. You can find their sandwiches at the cash register and if you get there early, they have other items on the counter. If you're going for a sandwich, I usually call ahead or you can wait about 10 minutes and look around while they make it. The basic/typical banh mi is $6 or so. Very good and my go to for a banh mi.
Breakfast
Great coffee made by them. Good patio space especially if you have a pup. food is delicious.
546 locals recommend
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SGreat coffee made by them. Good patio space especially if you have a pup. food is delicious.
the food is hands down amazing. get the bo-nuts (biscuit/donut filled with a custard). get the candy bacon as well. There's also an outdoor seating area at this location. I suggest this location because there's hardly ever a line.
47 locals recommend
Biscuit Love (Hillsboro Village)
2001 Belcourt Avethe food is hands down amazing. get the bo-nuts (biscuit/donut filled with a custard). get the candy bacon as well. There's also an outdoor seating area at this location. I suggest this location because there's hardly ever a line.
Areas to check out
There's a lot of bars in the area with eateries scattered around. You'll find a lot of people at Red Door, Rosemary and Beauty Queen, and Five Points Pizza towards sundown. Some notable places to eat in this area are Five Points Pizza, Margot Cafe, and Bad Idea but again, there are so many bars and restaurants in the one location. A lot more locals than travelers here. A hot spot for locals is Rosemary and Beauty (bar).
178 locals recommend
Five Points
There's a lot of bars in the area with eateries scattered around. You'll find a lot of people at Red Door, Rosemary and Beauty Queen, and Five Points Pizza towards sundown. Some notable places to eat in this area are Five Points Pizza, Margot Cafe, and Bad Idea but again, there are so many bars and restaurants in the one location. A lot more locals than travelers here. A hot spot for locals is Rosemary and Beauty (bar).
A lot of travels flock here for the restaurants and picture opportunities around this area. You'll find a lot of restaurants and shopping along this little neighborhood strip.
12 South
A lot of travels flock here for the restaurants and picture opportunities around this area. You'll find a lot of restaurants and shopping along this little neighborhood strip.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Secret Bar
Next to Printer's Alley is a secret bar called Hidden Bar (door is on Chruch St.), usually a different theme, kind of challenging to find but worth it. You have to go through the storage closet of the Noelle basement. The address is at 200 4th Ave N. Nashville, TN 37219. You'll make your way inside and down the stairs. Once at the bottom of the stairs, you'll go left into another room. You'll see someone standing in front of a room that says "storage". Approach the bouncer, say hello, bring out your ID, and enter when it's time. This is a place you'll want to go to start your night.