Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
A few of our favorite restaurants and coffee shops!
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StFor a nicer dining experience, this place is great.
This is the spot for coffee nerds who like boutique bean varieties and different options, such as cold brew.
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveThis is the spot for coffee nerds who like boutique bean varieties and different options, such as cold brew.
Portland Brew East
1921 Eastland AveA great coffee shop close to the restaurants on Eastland Ave.
The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland StreetCasual dining with a vegetarian/vegan menu.
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveFunky ambiance and a killer margarita.
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveA hole in the wall with AMAZING tacos!
Great local delivery pizza option. They pretty much always say it will take an hour and it usually takes less.
66 locals recommend
Castrillo's Pizza of Inglewood
1404 McGavock PkGreat local delivery pizza option. They pretty much always say it will take an hour and it usually takes less.
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StDelicious sit-down pizza option.
An East Nash mainstay, this place has the BEST sandwiches in town! Haven't had a bad meal there yet.
501 locals recommend
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkAn East Nash mainstay, this place has the BEST sandwiches in town! Haven't had a bad meal there yet.
Great restaurant located in historic Germantown. This neighborhood is really close to East Nashville, and should definitely be explored if you have time during your visit!
441 locals recommend
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StGreat restaurant located in historic Germantown. This neighborhood is really close to East Nashville, and should definitely be explored if you have time during your visit!
Silo
1121 5th Ave NAnother great restaurant in historic Germantown.
City House
1222 4th Ave NThe belly ham pizza, add an egg. Enough said.
Great local beer selection and delicious stuffed pretzels! They also have one of the best outdoor patios in East Nashville.
241 locals recommend
Village Pub and Beer Garden
1308 McGavock PkGreat local beer selection and delicious stuffed pretzels! They also have one of the best outdoor patios in East Nashville.
Delicious hand-made pastas in a fast casual setting, and within a close walk from the house! We would recommend picking up to-go if you're a larger party as the seating is pretty limited.
108 locals recommend
Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen
2905 Gallatin PikeDelicious hand-made pastas in a fast casual setting, and within a close walk from the house! We would recommend picking up to-go if you're a larger party as the seating is pretty limited.
This is a fun small-plates style place with reasonably priced drinks and often features live music. Great patio!
70 locals recommend
Inglewood Lounge
3914 Gallatin PikeThis is a fun small-plates style place with reasonably priced drinks and often features live music. Great patio!
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StThe standard for fine dining in East Nashville
Bite a Bit Thai & Sushi
1402 McGavock PikeDelicious thai and sushi dishes. Great patio!
Great spot for grabbing breakfast or lunch to go. There is some seating inside as well.
63 locals recommend
Tower Market and Deli
1305 Gallatin AveGreat spot for grabbing breakfast or lunch to go. There is some seating inside as well.
Elegy Coffee
2909A Gallatin PikeWalkable coffee shop at the end of the street.
Home to The Grilled Cheeserie, Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop, Vui’s Kitchen, Tacos Aurora, The Picnic Tap, and Citizen Market, Hunters Station gathers some of Nashville’s favorite casual spots under one roof with plenty of dog-friendly outdoor seating, a bar stocked with local favorites, and dedicated parking, all within minutes of Downtown Nashville and just a few steps away from East Nashville’s Five Points.
100 locals recommend
Hunters Station
975 Main StHome to The Grilled Cheeserie, Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop, Vui’s Kitchen, Tacos Aurora, The Picnic Tap, and Citizen Market, Hunters Station gathers some of Nashville’s favorite casual spots under one roof with plenty of dog-friendly outdoor seating, a bar stocked with local favorites, and dedicated parking, all within minutes of Downtown Nashville and just a few steps away from East Nashville’s Five Points.
Great pizza spot for families! Several large TVs around the bar for sports fans.
23 locals recommend
BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse - East Nashville
1003 Russell StGreat pizza spot for families! Several large TVs around the bar for sports fans.
Hot dogs with inventive toppings served from a walk-up window in a vintage VW bus.
117 locals recommend
I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th StHot dogs with inventive toppings served from a walk-up window in a vintage VW bus.
"Our East Nashville location has two names and combines a traditional coffeehouse with the city’s first board game café. In 2000, Bongo helped kick-off the revitalization of the 5 Points business neighborhood by moving our coffee roasting operation there. The café portion was added almost as an after-thought. As the neighborhood grew around us, we moved the roasting division out to make room for tables and chairs."
215 locals recommend
Bongo East
107 S 11th St"Our East Nashville location has two names and combines a traditional coffeehouse with the city’s first board game café. In 2000, Bongo helped kick-off the revitalization of the 5 Points business neighborhood by moving our coffee roasting operation there. The café portion was added almost as an after-thought. As the neighborhood grew around us, we moved the roasting division out to make room for tables and chairs."
Bolton's is a hole-in-the-wall, no frills hot chicken spot serving spicy chicken, plus ribs, fish, and Southern sides.
151 locals recommend
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main StBolton's is a hole-in-the-wall, no frills hot chicken spot serving spicy chicken, plus ribs, fish, and Southern sides.
Hearts
914 Gallatin AveThe Nashville Biscuit House
Cafe Roze
1115 Porter RdVia Eater Nashville: "In the summer of 2018, Hrant Arakelian and Elizabeth Endicott opened this lofty, modern Middle Eastern gem, bringing kibbeh, baba ganoush, Aleppo-braised octopus, and adjika-braised short rib to East Nashville. Along with the vegan-friendly dinner menu, you’ll find a drink selection that leans heavily into whiskey cocktails. Just save room for a pistachio ice cream sandwich with a cup of Turkish coffee for dessert."
87 locals recommend
Lyra
935 W Eastland AveVia Eater Nashville: "In the summer of 2018, Hrant Arakelian and Elizabeth Endicott opened this lofty, modern Middle Eastern gem, bringing kibbeh, baba ganoush, Aleppo-braised octopus, and adjika-braised short rib to East Nashville. Along with the vegan-friendly dinner menu, you’ll find a drink selection that leans heavily into whiskey cocktails. Just save room for a pistachio ice cream sandwich with a cup of Turkish coffee for dessert."
Great lunch spot! Via Eater Nashville: "When lunchtime rolls around, those hankering for a solid sandwich turn to Gracie Nguyen and Chad Newton’s East Side Banh Mi for a casual, come-as-you-are meal. As the name suggests, you’ll find various iterations of the Vietnamese staple on freshly baked baguettes with high-quality fillings for both meat lovers and vegetarians, including pork, chopped steak, Impossible meatballs, and chile crisp tofu. The noodle bowls are a hit too, especially when paired with East Side’s toasted peanut rice milk."
19 locals recommend
East Side Banh Mi
1000 Gallatin AveGreat lunch spot! Via Eater Nashville: "When lunchtime rolls around, those hankering for a solid sandwich turn to Gracie Nguyen and Chad Newton’s East Side Banh Mi for a casual, come-as-you-are meal. As the name suggests, you’ll find various iterations of the Vietnamese staple on freshly baked baguettes with high-quality fillings for both meat lovers and vegetarians, including pork, chopped steak, Impossible meatballs, and chile crisp tofu. The noodle bowls are a hit too, especially when paired with East Side’s toasted peanut rice milk."
Drinks & Nightlife
A great 'dive' bar with tons of live local acts. Located in East Nashville's Five Points area.
387 locals recommend
The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest AveA great 'dive' bar with tons of live local acts. Located in East Nashville's Five Points area.
Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin PikeA bar within walking distance of the house.
Dee's is a cool hang with a relaxed atmosphere and live music.
46 locals recommend
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge
102 E Palestine AveDee's is a cool hang with a relaxed atmosphere and live music.
This bar/cocktail lounge is within walking distance of the house. It has a very stylish space with an expansive cocktail list and some small bites. If you're getting to the house late and need a drink to unwind after your travels, this would be the spot to hit.
121 locals recommend
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeThis bar/cocktail lounge is within walking distance of the house. It has a very stylish space with an expansive cocktail list and some small bites. If you're getting to the house late and need a drink to unwind after your travels, this would be the spot to hit.
Excellent beer selection, pizzas, with a fantastic dog-friendly patio.
95 locals recommend
East Nashville Beer Works
320 E Trinity LnExcellent beer selection, pizzas, with a fantastic dog-friendly patio.
Southern Grist Brewing Company
754 Douglas AvenueA small-batch, experimental local brewery.
"We're a small, fiercely independent craft brewery East Nashville with a focus is on lager (especially pilsners) and hop-driven IPA. Our kitchen crew slings awesome, large pizzas from a wood fired oven and fresh salads and dishes using seasonal, local ingredients. Enjoy the beer and food in our beautiful beer garden or spacious indoors with the hospitality from team we love."
138 locals recommend
Smith & Lentz Brewing Company
903 Main St"We're a small, fiercely independent craft brewery East Nashville with a focus is on lager (especially pilsners) and hop-driven IPA. Our kitchen crew slings awesome, large pizzas from a wood fired oven and fresh salads and dishes using seasonal, local ingredients. Enjoy the beer and food in our beautiful beer garden or spacious indoors with the hospitality from team we love."
Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveLow-key neighborhood watering hole with nightly DJs & deli sandwiches served till 3 AM.
77 locals recommend
Duke's
1000 Main StLow-key neighborhood watering hole with nightly DJs & deli sandwiches served till 3 AM.
Rustic-chic spot behind a bed & breakfast featuring craft cocktails, seasonal bites & a large patio.
189 locals recommend
Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th StRustic-chic spot behind a bed & breakfast featuring craft cocktails, seasonal bites & a large patio.
Babo Korean Bar
1601 A Riverside DrUpscale bar food with a good vibe.
Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin AveBar and restaurant with festive island vibes.
Shopping
Hip Zipper Vintage
1008 Forrest AveA fun and funky thrift store for folks who like to browse.
Woodland Wine Merchant
1001 Woodland StFabulous wine shop.
Lovely shop with clothing, jewelry, and a variety of other items. Perfect for your souvenir finds!
8 locals recommend
Alegria
1108 Woodland StLovely shop with clothing, jewelry, and a variety of other items. Perfect for your souvenir finds!
One of Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 10 record store in America.
126 locals recommend
Grimey's New & Preloved Music
1060 E Trinity LnOne of Rolling Stone Magazine's Top 10 record store in America.
One of East Nashville's best shopping districts featuring locally-owned boutiques, restaurants, and other retail.
203 locals recommend
The Shoppes On Fatherland
Fatherland StreetOne of East Nashville's best shopping districts featuring locally-owned boutiques, restaurants, and other retail.
A unique record store/bar concept with full-bar service and some great new and used vinyl selections.
56 locals recommend
Vinyl Tap
2038 Greenwood AveA unique record store/bar concept with full-bar service and some great new and used vinyl selections.
Unique store selling acoustic & electric instruments, plus vintage clothing & knickknacks.
50 locals recommend
Fanny's House of Music
1101 Holly StUnique store selling acoustic & electric instruments, plus vintage clothing & knickknacks.
Parks & Nature
An easy paved walking trail that winds along and across the Cumberland River.
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayAn easy paved walking trail that winds along and across the Cumberland River.
Beautiful botanical gardens that often feature indoor or outdoor art exhibits.
593 locals recommend
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrBeautiful botanical gardens that often feature indoor or outdoor art exhibits.
Centennial Park is a large urban park home to The Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, and the monumental sculpture of Athena by famous local sculptor Alan LeQuire.
788 locals recommend
Centennial Park
2500 West End AveCentennial Park is a large urban park home to The Parthenon, a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, and the monumental sculpture of Athena by famous local sculptor Alan LeQuire.
Radnor Lake State Park is a popular natural area. The 1,368 acre nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdRadnor Lake State Park is a popular natural area. The 1,368 acre nature preserve lies just outside Nashville. Five miles of unpaved trails wander through the woods surrounding the lake.
Edwin Warner Park and Percy Warner Park, collectively known as Warner Parks, are two major public parks in Nashville, Tennessee. They are part of the park system managed by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation of Nashville and Davidson County.
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdEdwin Warner Park and Percy Warner Park, collectively known as Warner Parks, are two major public parks in Nashville, Tennessee. They are part of the park system managed by the Metropolitan Board of Parks and Recreation of Nashville and Davidson County.
Essentials
Kroger
711 Gallatin AveStandard grocery store.
Our local natural foods/grocery store. They also offer a salad and hot bar stocked with lots of yummy and healthy options.
382 locals recommend
The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StOur local natural foods/grocery store. They also offer a salad and hot bar stocked with lots of yummy and healthy options.
Grocery store approximately one mile from the house.
39 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Hill Center Greenwood
1111 Gallatin AveGrocery store approximately one mile from the house.
Arts & Culture
A nice art museum that cycles through exhibits fairly regularly. We wouldn't really recommend the cafe, but there are plenty of places nearby to grab a bite.
1024 locals recommend
Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayA nice art museum that cycles through exhibits fairly regularly. We wouldn't really recommend the cafe, but there are plenty of places nearby to grab a bite.
OZ Arts is Nashville's contemporary arts center that delivers a roster of cutting edge performances in a variety of genres. Tickets typically start at $20-25.
11 locals recommend
Oz Arts Nashville
6172 Cockrill Bend CirOZ Arts is Nashville's contemporary arts center that delivers a roster of cutting edge performances in a variety of genres. Tickets typically start at $20-25.
Sightseeing
Sprawling, tranquil fields with hillside picnicking, wine by the bottle or flight, frosé & snacks.
347 locals recommend
Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdSprawling, tranquil fields with hillside picnicking, wine by the bottle or flight, frosé & snacks.