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Read More5th & Taylor
Located in the charming Germantown neighborhood, 5th & Taylor made a big splash when it opened in 2015, and the buzz has not subsided. Housed in a textile warehouse turned restaurant, the creative spot serves Southern American cuisine like onion-bacon...
Read MoreAdele’s
What once was an auto-repair shop in the Gulch is now Adele’s, a chic New American restaurant from chef Jonathan Waxman, a contestant on Top Chef Masters and the owner of Barbuto in New York. Staying true to its roots,...
Courtesy Andrea BehrendsRead MoreBar Taco
Bar Taco is one of Nashville’s great Mexican joints, serving fresh fish tacos, flavorful guacamole and margaritas with a hefty dose of tequila. The trendy restaurant, which also boasts popular outposts in Connecticut and New York, reaches its buzziest peak...
Read MoreBarista Parlor
This East Nashville coffee shop brews excellent java in an eclectic warehouse-style space. They also have a large selection of gourmet chocolate bars and a small food menu of items that pair perfectly with an espresso. The clientele is impossibly...
Read MoreBiscuit Love
Visitors seeking casual Southern fare need to look no further than Biscuit Love, located in the hip Gulch neighborhood. The near-constant line (often wrapped around the block on weekends) is a testament to the food, and the convivial dining room...
Read MoreBurger Up
Run by Miranda Whitcomb Pontes, the Nashville restaurateur building an empire, Burger Up is a unique little farm-to-table spot in the hip 12 South neighborhood. Wildly successful (they don’t accept reservations and the wait is often an hour), Burger Up...
Read MoreButcher & Bee
Sometimes when a restaurant decides to open a second location, the result is a lesser version of the first. That is not the case for Butcher & Bee, an iconic Charleston sandwich spot that opened an outpost in a former...
Read MoreCity House
City House is one of those restaurants where most of the ingredients sound foreign but come together to make something magical. In a homey brick building in Germantown, this Goop-approved haunt is a reliable Nashville classic. Chef Tandy Wilson does...
Read MoreEdley’s Bar-B-Que
This casual BBQ joint has been a Nashville favorite since opening its first location in East Nashville (908 Main St; 615-873-4085), but now thanks to a second outpost in the centrally located 12 South neighborhood, the spot is more convenient—and...
Read MoreHattie B’s Hot Chicken
With five levels of heat—southern (no heat), mild, hot, damn hot and “Shut the Cluck Up”—Hattie B’s fried chicken offers something for everyone, but the iconic spot is known for its hottest variety. The popular joint is low-key and casual,...
Read MoreHusk
The second outpost of the famed Charleston eatery, Husk Nashville brings the same amount of flavor as its counterpart and an equally excellent dining experience. Chef Sean Brock opened this spot in the spring of 2013, and with seasonal ingredients...
Read MoreJeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
This is the place to go for dessert in Nashville, evidenced by the 30-minute lines on a Friday or Saturday night. Serving wildly inventive artisan ice cream–perennial favorites are Brown Butter Almond Brittle and Brambleberry Crisp–most visitors sample several flavors...
Read MoreJosephine
The latest from restaurateur Miranda Whitcomb Pontes of Burger Up fame, Josephine doesn’t disappoint. Just a few doors down from her burger joint, Josephine delivers the same family-friendly ambience, with slightly more refined options. Divided into four sections (Bites, Vegetables,...
Read MoreKayne Prime
This upscale steakhouse is as much New York City as you can expect to find in Nashville, and the service is top-notch. Cotton candy-topped bacon is the way to start your meal, followed by steak and a side of some...
Read MoreLockeland Table
Lockeland Table burst out of the gate in late 2012, becoming a Nashville hot spot when it was a nominated for Best New Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation. The small dining room in East Nashville is hard to get...
Read MoreLoveless Café
By no means a fine-dining restaurant, this family-style, mom-and-pop restaurant 20 minutes from downtown Nashville has been serving classic Southern food since 1951. Country ham, fried chicken and the infamous biscuits are served all day on homey red and white-checkered...
Courtesy of Café MargotRead MoreMargot Café
With six Champagne cocktails on offer (the ginger one is superb) and classic bistro fare, this cute eatery is as reliable as it is excellent. The menu changes daily, but all offerings are inspired by Provençal and Tuscan cuisines. The...
Read MorePancake Pantry
These pancakes are worth the hour-long wait; at least that's what locals believe. The line starts forming at 6 am and usually lasts until closing at 3 pm, and the friendly owners serve coffee to waiting patrons while the kitchen...
Read MorePatterson House
Lacking any signage out front, this Prohibition-era-inspired speakeasy attempted discretion when it opened in 2009, but any in-the-know Nashvillian is aware that this is hands-down the best cocktail bar in the city. Upon entering visitors are welcomed with a small...
Read MoreRolf & Daughters
A pasta-lovers heaven, Rolf & Daughters opened to applause in late 2012, and was ranked third on Bon Appétit’s list of Best New Restaurants of 2013. In a redesigned dining room in Nashville’s Werthan Mills Factory, the eatery has a...
Read MoreSteadfast Coffee
Located in Germantown, this is a great spot for a morning cup of coffee or a lazy afternoon latte. Light bites including brioche toast, granola and a variety of sandwiches are also on offer. The interiors are minimalist, and there...
Read MoreThe Catbird Seat
This culinary experience is in a class of its own in Nashville. Chef Trevor Moran, who previously worked at Copenhagen's Michelin-starred Noma, serves 32 guests per seating, around a u-shaped bar so diners can watch him work. It’s a tough...
Courtesy Ashley HylbertRead MoreThe Southern Steak & Oyster
The Southern has a lively, fun ambiance and is popular with both locals and visitors thanks to its location in downtown Nashville, close to the bars and tourist sites on Broadway. Dinner draws a crowd (thanks to the aforementioned bars...
Read MoreVirago
Owned by the same people behind Kayne Prime, this Japanese fusion joint is as clubby as Nashville gets. The sushi is good, the drinks are better, and the atmosphere is great. It’s perfect for a girl’s night out, or a...
