Must-see restaurants in East Nashville

  • Pepperfire Hot Chicken

    East Nashville

    Since 2010, East Nashville’s Pepperfire has been slinging spicy bird to heat seekers who appreciate a creative twist on classic hot chicken. A thin,…

  • Wild Cow

    East Nashville

    Looking for a fresh and flavor-packed meal in East Nashville? Then hit up this small but inviting vegetarian eatery, where photos of happy livestock beam…

  • Lockeland Table

    East Nashville

    Playing to the chic-yet-casual demographic of this quiet, residential side of East Nashville, Lockeland Table offers a seasonal menu of local, carefully…

  • Five Points Pizza

    East Nashville

    The best place to get authentic New York–style pizza on the east side of town. It's available by the slice, or you can order whole classic or specialty…

  • Mitchell Delicatessen

    East Nashville

    An East Nashville favorite, this authentic full-service deli in the Riverside neighborhood offers made-to-order classic sandwiches. Natural ingredients…

  • Graze

    East Nashville

    Hungry vegans and vegetarians flock to this animal-friendly eatery. Starters include the mind-bendingly 'cheesy' choriqueso, a house-made cauliflower…

  • Margot Café & Bar

    East Nashville

    This small but chic eatery does rustic French and Italian cuisine with great sophistication – think goat's cheese ravioli, pan-seared scallops, and…

  • Bolton’s Spicy Chicken & Fish

    East Nashville

    Incinerate your palate on fiery deep-fried poultry or fish at Bolton’s, where the heat quotient hits twofold: a dry rub is dusted on before serving and a…

  • Mas Tacos Por Favor

    East Nashville

    Mas Tacos started out as a roving taco dispensary in a 1974 Winnebago, but in 2010 it became one of East Nashville’s most beloved brick-and-mortar…

  • Treehouse

    East Nashville

    The hospitable folks running this farm-to-table eatery concoct a host of sophisticated dishes but never take themselves too seriously. For starters, there…

  • Nashville Biscuit House

    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…

  • Pharmacy

    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 –…

  • Sky Blue Cafe

    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…

  • Marché Artisan Foods

    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…

  • Butcher & Bee

    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…

  • East Park Donuts and Coffee

    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…

  • Two Ten Jack

    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…

  • I Dream of Weenie

    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…

  • Pied Piper Creamery

    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…

  • Turnip Truck Natural Market

    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…

  • Rosepepper Cantina

    East Nashville

    Every city has a version of the fun-loving Rosepepper. There's a cactus emblazoned on the menu, and free chips and salsa on the table. The fare is…

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