Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Their sandwiches are well crafted and always delicious. We love the BBQ Asian Tofu and the Asian Flank Steak but every sandwich we’ve ordered from Mitchell is fantastic. They’ve also got a pay by the weight soup/salad bar.
501 locals recommend
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkTheir sandwiches are well crafted and always delicious. We love the BBQ Asian Tofu and the Asian Flank Steak but every sandwich we’ve ordered from Mitchell is fantastic. They’ve also got a pay by the weight soup/salad bar.
We walk here once a week in the evening when it cools down for ice cream (A double dip of Salted Honey in a waffle cone is worth the walk!). They are also the only drive through coffee shop on the East Side!
133 locals recommend
Sip Café
3939 Gallatin PikeWe walk here once a week in the evening when it cools down for ice cream (A double dip of Salted Honey in a waffle cone is worth the walk!). They are also the only drive through coffee shop on the East Side!
Maybe a little pretentious about the stuff, but it’s a damn fine cup of coffee. Even if you aren’t into sweeter interpretations of your cup of joe, their mocha is really the bees knees!
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveMaybe a little pretentious about the stuff, but it’s a damn fine cup of coffee. Even if you aren’t into sweeter interpretations of your cup of joe, their mocha is really the bees knees!
Nashville Biscuit House is a no frills local spot that offers nothing fancy but a lot of food for not a lot of money. It’s full of locals and while there is often a wait, the line moves fast and it’s worth it after maybe spending too much time and money on Broadway the night before.
142 locals recommend
The Nashville Biscuit House
805 Gallatin AvenueNashville Biscuit House is a no frills local spot that offers nothing fancy but a lot of food for not a lot of money. It’s full of locals and while there is often a wait, the line moves fast and it’s worth it after maybe spending too much time and money on Broadway the night before.
Nashville Farmer’s Market is about 15 minutes from our house and if you are here on a weekend, it’s worth the trip to check out the vendors and eat lunch in their food court full of local restaurants and pop ups. Even on the weekdays, this is the spot for lunch if you’re hungry and have got different tastes to please.
461 locals recommend
Nashville Farmers' Market
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdNashville Farmer’s Market is about 15 minutes from our house and if you are here on a weekend, it’s worth the trip to check out the vendors and eat lunch in their food court full of local restaurants and pop ups. Even on the weekdays, this is the spot for lunch if you’re hungry and have got different tastes to please.
Butcher & Bee is the second interpretation of this spot (OG is in Charleston) but it’s a winner every time we go. Definitely sit at the chef’s table (most of the time you don’t even need a reservation) and watch the kitchen put together your meal. We recommend ordering as many of the small plates as you can (definitely the whipped feta though!).
269 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
902 Main StButcher & Bee is the second interpretation of this spot (OG is in Charleston) but it’s a winner every time we go. Definitely sit at the chef’s table (most of the time you don’t even need a reservation) and watch the kitchen put together your meal. We recommend ordering as many of the small plates as you can (definitely the whipped feta though!).
Peninsula is a new addition to the east side and is perfect for a date night. Portions are smaller and it’s more expensive than our other recommendations but it’s worth every penny. Every single item on the menu is worth the price you pay. The tomato toast is not to be missed.
51 locals recommend
Peninsula
1035 W Eastland AvePeninsula is a new addition to the east side and is perfect for a date night. Portions are smaller and it’s more expensive than our other recommendations but it’s worth every penny. Every single item on the menu is worth the price you pay. The tomato toast is not to be missed.
Desano’s is our favorite pizza in Nashville. Big wood fired ovens deliver consistently delicious pizzas that remind of our time in Italy (maybe even better, seriously). If you go for happy hour you can get a margarita pizza for $10. The restaurant allows you to bring your own wine too so bring a couple bottles and enjoy the cheapest meal in town.
101 locals recommend
DeSano Pizza Bakery
115 16th Ave SDesano’s is our favorite pizza in Nashville. Big wood fired ovens deliver consistently delicious pizzas that remind of our time in Italy (maybe even better, seriously). If you go for happy hour you can get a margarita pizza for $10. The restaurant allows you to bring your own wine too so bring a couple bottles and enjoy the cheapest meal in town.
Wild Cow (and Graze, their sister restaurant next door!) are our favorite restaurants in East Nashville and just happen to be vegetarian. They appeal to meat eaters as well and are next door to one another so if one if busy the other is usually able to seat you.
365 locals recommend
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetWild Cow (and Graze, their sister restaurant next door!) are our favorite restaurants in East Nashville and just happen to be vegetarian. They appeal to meat eaters as well and are next door to one another so if one if busy the other is usually able to seat you.
Two Ten Jack is our favorite ramen in Nashville and rivals our favorites in bigger cities as well. We are partial to vegetarian options but we think their vegetable ramen is the best on the menu.
407 locals recommend
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveTwo Ten Jack is our favorite ramen in Nashville and rivals our favorites in bigger cities as well. We are partial to vegetarian options but we think their vegetable ramen is the best on the menu.
Five Points Pizza is our favorite take out pizza place on this side of town. They serve New York style slices and have got a great happy hour if you can eat in before 6pm (a slice and a draft beer for $8 or a slice and a PBR for $5).
812 locals recommend
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StFive Points Pizza is our favorite take out pizza place on this side of town. They serve New York style slices and have got a great happy hour if you can eat in before 6pm (a slice and a draft beer for $8 or a slice and a PBR for $5).
Pied Piper Ice Creamery is a local spot with no frills but delicious ice cream. In the Five Points neighborhood, it’s a lovely spot to walk to and eat your cone on their porch. The single scoop is more than enough, it’s huge!
108 locals recommend
Pied Piper Creamery
975 Main StPied Piper Ice Creamery is a local spot with no frills but delicious ice cream. In the Five Points neighborhood, it’s a lovely spot to walk to and eat your cone on their porch. The single scoop is more than enough, it’s huge!
Five Daughters Doughnuts serves “cronut” style 1000 layer donuts and paleo donuts (the paleo donuts are my favorite!). While they’ve got locations throughout Nashville (and even one donut truck in Seaside, FL!) the closest to our house is on Eastland in East Nashville. You’ll probably want to split a 1000 layer donut as they are decadent.
162 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland AveFive Daughters Doughnuts serves “cronut” style 1000 layer donuts and paleo donuts (the paleo donuts are my favorite!). While they’ve got locations throughout Nashville (and even one donut truck in Seaside, FL!) the closest to our house is on Eastland in East Nashville. You’ll probably want to split a 1000 layer donut as they are decadent.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fox Bar is a small cocktail lounge in Inglewood that is newer to us but absolutely perfect in every way. The best and most expansive cocktail menu in Nashville, it’s also home to some stellar and affordable charcuterie boards that are customizable to every diet and palate (even vegan!).
121 locals recommend
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeFox Bar is a small cocktail lounge in Inglewood that is newer to us but absolutely perfect in every way. The best and most expansive cocktail menu in Nashville, it’s also home to some stellar and affordable charcuterie boards that are customizable to every diet and palate (even vegan!).
Walden is another great cocktail spot that has a stellar outdoor space on a nice afternoon/night. All of their on tap cocktails are $10 and under and they’ve got a small but delicious grilled cheese menu.
39 locals recommend
Walden Bar
2909B Gallatin PikeWalden is another great cocktail spot that has a stellar outdoor space on a nice afternoon/night. All of their on tap cocktails are $10 and under and they’ve got a small but delicious grilled cheese menu.
Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge is a fun local hot spot that has live music most nights and where you might catch sight of more celebrities than any other bar in town.
46 locals recommend
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge
102 E Palestine AveDee’s Country Cocktail Lounge is a fun local hot spot that has live music most nights and where you might catch sight of more celebrities than any other bar in town.
Dino’s is a Nashville dive bar that is the best stop to wind down a night downtown. Get a beer and a basket of fries and sit on the roof. It’s perfection.
250 locals recommend
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveDino’s is a Nashville dive bar that is the best stop to wind down a night downtown. Get a beer and a basket of fries and sit on the roof. It’s perfection.
Pearl Diver is the newest addition to our side of town and we are very excited about our tiki bar. It’s impeccably decorated and a really fun spot if you love a good fruity albeit strong and well-crafted cocktail.
180 locals recommend
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AvePearl Diver is the newest addition to our side of town and we are very excited about our tiki bar. It’s impeccably decorated and a really fun spot if you love a good fruity albeit strong and well-crafted cocktail.
Arrington is about a 30-45 minute drive from Foxwood but worth it on a nice afternoon or evening. Bring a picnic, buy a bottle of wine, and enjoy the grounds!
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdArrington is about a 30-45 minute drive from Foxwood but worth it on a nice afternoon or evening. Bring a picnic, buy a bottle of wine, and enjoy the grounds!
Parks & Nature
We bring our dog Luke here a lot to get out of the city. It's only about 15 minutes away but it feels like much more once you are on the ridge trail. No scenic overlooks but a really great trail to get some exercise and fresh air.
39 locals recommend
Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory BlvdWe bring our dog Luke here a lot to get out of the city. It's only about 15 minutes away but it feels like much more once you are on the ridge trail. No scenic overlooks but a really great trail to get some exercise and fresh air.
This is our favorite hike within an hour of town (maybe a bit more). It's not a strenuous hike but it takes about a half mile of hiking through a river to get to the falls where you can set up your spot and swim in the pools. Bring a picnic and enjoy a hot summer day!
32 locals recommend
Cummins Falls
This is our favorite hike within an hour of town (maybe a bit more). It's not a strenuous hike but it takes about a half mile of hiking through a river to get to the falls where you can set up your spot and swim in the pools. Bring a picnic and enjoy a hot summer day!
Another great option for hiking and getting outside within a hour or two from Nashville. Beautiful and not as crowded as Cummins can be during the summer.
205 locals recommend
Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp RdAnother great option for hiking and getting outside within a hour or two from Nashville. Beautiful and not as crowded as Cummins can be during the summer.
Arts & Culture
Frist has regularly changing exhibits and check out their website for Art Walks on Fridays. Many galleries with partner with the Frist and offer snacks and wine on these days.
1025 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayFrist has regularly changing exhibits and check out their website for Art Walks on Fridays. Many galleries with partner with the Frist and offer snacks and wine on these days.