Nashville
If you have a hankering for a heaping plate of pasta and draft of Peroni, check out Coco's. You could say the restaurant business is in this family's…
Nashville
If you have a hankering for a heaping plate of pasta and draft of Peroni, check out Coco's. You could say the restaurant business is in this family's…
Nashville
Well, we can't say it much better than the website: Live music, dead crawfish. Yep, inside this extremely convivial old house you can dig into Cajun…
Nashville
You can smell the sugar from the street outside, so good luck resisting temptation. Jeni’s offers quality ice cream (including dairy free), frozen yogurt…
Nashville
Turn an everything bagel into something spectacular with some unique cream cheese offerings, such as birthday cake, cookie dough and bacon jalapeño. This…
Nashville
Ever-so-stylish Southerners gather 'round patio tables to sip fine wines and local craft beer and slurp oysters at this 12South hot spot, where hey-y'all…
East Nashville
Eating breakfast here is like dining at mama's house...if mama's house was windowless and covered with corny wall hangings. But no one's missing windows…
East Nashville
Prepare to go to war for a table, be it the welcoming communal table, the bar or the leafy backyard beer garden. Tattooed staff at this burger bar –…
Downtown & the Gulch
Like its singing counterpart, Adele's is classy, hugely popular and knows how to deliver the goods – in this case, top quality, seasonal, locally sourced…
Nashville
Hurry up and wait for gussied up, gourmet versions of an American classic: the grilled cheese sandwich. It's done up here in versions so satisfying, you…
Nashville
In a neighborhood dotted with barbecue joints, taquerias and burger spots, Josephine's classy menu and aesthetic sets it apart from the rest. Leather…
East Nashville
Nashvillians come from afar to this bustling neighborhood cafe. Test your knowledge with vintage Trivial Pursuit cards and peruse the menu of morning…
Downtown & the Gulch
Comfort food gets fresh and, dare we say, fancy at this SoBro venture from hometown chef Trey Ciocca. A Southern oasis in the thick of downtown's…
Downtown & the Gulch
Sexy. Sultry. Intimate. What we're trying to say is that this modern sushi lounge has darn good lighting. So we'll forgive the name Virago, which means…
Nashville
The smell of truffle-oil-fried, hand-cut french fries fills the air of this rustic, wood-adorned restaurant. Local farms provide the building blocks of…
East Nashville
Put your name down for a table and grab a coffee at this popular European-inspired brunch spot. The menu changes seasonally, but expect savory crepes…
Downtown & the Gulch
Once the center of the Nashville lunch counter protests during the Civil Rights movement, this art deco restaurant in the arts district now goes out of…
Nashville
This sunny little taqueria applies local food inspiration to well-loved Mexican staples, offering a menu of soft tacos, salads and enchiladas with a…
Downtown & the Gulch
Open 24 hours, the ground floor serves milkshakes – alcohol optional – and desserts. But as you go up through six (yes, six) floors, the red vinyl seats…
Nashville
The Drag'n Brunch serves up a side of camp with your panko chicken and waffles at this alternative Asian-fusion restaurant from chef Arnold Myint. Give a…
Nashville
A diverse and unpretentious crowd fills this quaint home that's been converted into a weekend-only brunch cafe. The menu includes several healthy takes on…
Nashville
This bright and airy place in Lenox Village serves the Hogzilla, a breakfast biscuit layered with egg, cheese and pork. And the pork arrives in three…
Nashville
Get a slice of Naples in Nashville thanks to DeSano. Communal tables dot the industrial, no-frills space, which is lorded over by three wood-burning ovens…
East Nashville
This Charleston import sits facing East Nashville's Main Street, but it's anything but basic. The industrial space feels intimate, especially when diners…
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
Nashville
This rambunctious beer hall serves up a decent number of local craft and German-style beers, plus a diverse menu featuring house-made sausages and smoked…
East Nashville
East Nashville was previously a donut desert, but this shop is an oasis of brioche and cake donuts. Linger in the mid-century modern decor and hoover up…
Nashville
Pop into this welcoming bagel shop to fuel up for the day or to grab a picnic sandwich. It's jumping in the morning but still efficient. The breads and…
Nashville
This Music Row gastropub does everything from Philly cheesesteak egg rolls to lamb vindaloo tacos and salted caramel pork chops, all affordably priced…
Downtown & the Gulch
A bajo sexto is the big guitar used by mariachi bands. It's a fitting moniker for an Oaxacan taqueria located inside the Country Music Hall of Fame. The…
Downtown & the Gulch
In a renovated 19th-century hotel in the heart of downtown, this clubby bistro has gleaming parquet floors, white tablecloths and a mahogany bar…
East Nashville
The cocktails pack a punch at this dark and intimate noodle house inspired by a Japanese izakaya, or neighborhood pub. Dishes arrive quickly and most are…
Nashville
Offering fresh oysters, po'boys, crab cakes and Creole gumbo, Saltine's seafood-heavy menu certainly aims to please. The maritime decor extends throughout…
Nashville
We saw bluegrass crooner Alison Krauss heading into this tiny natural foods market, a place stuffed tight with local jams, honeys and herbs. You'll also…
Nashville
For late-night eats, this is your spot. Staff is encouraged to share recipes and create classic American comfort food just they way their mommas did. Try…
Nashville
The patio is the place to be at this bustling neighborhood joint with A/C. Friendly and efficient staff keep the tasty margaritas and the innovative tacos…
East Nashville
Quick and easy, this VW bus turned hot-dog stand in Five Points slings beef, turkey or vegetarian tubular products drowned in indulgent toppings (go for…
East Nashville
Thicker, smoother and more packed with goodness than any other ice-cream shop in town. How to choose: Toffee Loaded Coffee? Chocolate with Cinnamon and…
East Nashville
To build your own hearty and healthy salad, take a trip around the well-stocked hot- and cold-salad bars ($8.99 per pound) at this popular natural grocery…
Nashville
For 50-plus years, crowds have been lining up around the block for tall stacks of pancakes done up every which way at this iconic breakfast joint. A bit…
Nashville
A Hillsboro institution, known for excellent coffees and breakfasts, as well as an affordable menu of salads and sandwiches. It's generally packed, yet…
Nashville
This venerable eatery has served fountain Cokes and meat-and-threes to Vandy students since the 1930s, and the decor hasn't changed much since.