Where to Eat + Drink at BNA: A Local’s Guide
Expansion efforts at Nashville's airport continue! Whether you're returning home, heading out on the trip of a lifetime, or just passing through, here's your guide to the local Nashville restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries with locations at BNA. Image: Nashville International Airport
Updated February 2026 by Addyson Crosby
Nashville-based eateries, coffee shops, breweries, and more are expanding to the Nashville International Airport. We’ve created a helpful guide, organized by concourse, highlighting BNA’s local dining and drinking options — so you can eat and drink like a true Nashvillian before or after your flight!
A/B Rotunda
Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse
Opened in 1950, Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse is Nashville’s oldest BBQ restaurant. Enjoy meats smoked on-site with local hickory wood, savor delicious options for all three meals of the day, and maybe even take home a souvenir. Bar-B-Cutie also accommodates the gluten-free crowd!
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor
An outpost of a beloved local restaurant, The Pharmacy offers a selection of its most popular items, including handcrafted burgers and craft beer, along with an exclusive breakfast menu for BNA travelers.
Tennessee Brew Works
At Tennessee Brew Works, you can find high-quality craft beer inspired by the state’s land, traditions, and culture. BNA’s outpost of the Nashville brewery features a full bar with beers on draft, Tennessee spirits, cocktails, and wine. Sip a Hippies & Cowboys at the bar, or take one with you to your gate.
Concourse B
Kijiji Coffee
Kijiji Coffee, the first African American–owned coffee shop in the Nashville area, has been serving its premium roasts in Music City since 1997. Each batch is roasted in small quantities to monitor development and maximize freshness, delivering rich, bold flavor in every cup.
Little Harpeth Brewing
Little Harpeth Brewing crafts its award-winning beers in the German lager tradition. Reminiscent of Nashville’s pre-Prohibition brews, begin your journey back in time with a pint of Nashville Craft Lager paired with delicious food. Prost!
Pig Star by Peg Leg Porker
Pig Star serves authentic Memphis-style BBQ from nationally acclaimed pitmaster Carey Bringle. The mind behind Nashville’s Peg Leg Porker, Carey brings 30 years of experience to Pig Star, offering BBQ meats and sides with his signature sauces and rubs.
TN Moonshine Bar
A celebration of Tennessee’s distilling heritage, TN Moonshine Bar boasts handcrafted cocktails infused with local moonshine. Savor creatively mixed libations from the fully stocked bar and indulge in quick, delectable sandwiches and salads before takeoff.
Concourse C
Bongo Java
Nashville’s original coffeehouse since 1993, Bongo Java has served millions of locals and visitors alike with its 100% organic, fair-trade coffee and multiple coffeehouse locations. This is the perfect place to fuel up before your flight, whether you’re enjoying a cold brew, chai latte, bagel, or breakfast burrito. SB Tip: There’s another location in the Satellite Concourse!
Barista Parlor
Make Barista Parlor your first stop for all your caffeination needs. This Nashville-based coffee brand emphasizes ethical sourcing and a creative atmosphere. Now at BNA, enjoy signature espresso drinks, local pastries, biscuit sandwiches, and more.
Hattie B’s
Nationally renowned for its authentic Nashville hot chicken, Hattie B’s brings its signature dishes to BNA, served with varying levels of heat. Pair your meal with savory sides, desserts, and adult beverages. Early birds can enjoy an exclusive BNA breakfast menu, served until 10 a.m. (Specialty biscuits, anyone?)
MEEL
Sustainable snacks, the Nashville way. MEEL offers fresh, farm-to-table grab-and-go eats. Discover seasonal, organic, biodynamic, and non-GMO provisions, all grown and raised within the local Tennessee community.
Ole Red
Boot-scoot and boogie over to Ole Red, where you’ll discover more than just a venue and a restaurant. Get ready for the full country experience — 100-proof live music, scratch-made dishes, and signature drinks inspired by the boss himself, Blake Shelton.
Pyramids Cafe
If you’re craving fresh Mediterranean and Greek dishes while traveling, stop by Pyramids Cafe. Since 1993, this Nashville-based spot has been serving quick, authentic meals, sourcing produce from local farmers, and keeping things exciting with a daily rotation of menu items.
Slim & Husky’s
Nashville’s James Beard-nominated Slim & Husky’s brings its artisan pizzas and hip vibes to Concourse C. Their delicious pies are made fresh and topped with creative ingredients. Be sure to add one of their signature drizzles, and don’t forget to order a cinnamon roll for dessert!
SMASHVILLE
Skate into SMASHVILLE! The Nashville Predators welcome travelers to experience everything one of the NHL’s most exciting teams — and Music City — has to offer: delicious food, refreshing drinks, and exclusive team merchandise. Enjoy an engaging, electric atmosphere, and don’t be afraid to show off those Fang Fingers!
Southernaire Market
The style, hospitality, and quality of a New Orleans neighborhood grocery meet the convenience of a New York City bodega at Southernaire Market. Shop house-made deli items packaged to go, along with exotic sauces and gourmet products featuring a strong Southern influence.
Swett’s
Swett’s brings its tried-and-true family recipes to BNA. With grab-and-go options and comfort food for all ages, these classic dishes are sure to satisfy any traveler.
TailGate Brewery
An independent craft brewery and pizzeria in Nashville since 2014, this BNA taproom pours 16 local craft beers. TailGate Brewery serves a full menu featuring craft pizzas, pizza by the slice, loaded waffle fries, wings, breakfast items, cans to go, and more.
Tennessee Rickhouse
Savor upscale, made-to-order food and drinks — on the go or at the bar! Tennessee Rickhouse’s menu features a specialty cocktail crafted with small-batch premium spirits from Nashville’s Pennington Distillery. What better way to land in — or take off from — Music City?
Three Casks
This local craft house partners with the Tennessee Whiskey Trail. Ninety-nine percent of the bar features locally made spirits, along with an all-Tennessee craft beer list. Three Casks makes its own sauces and smokes its meats in-house. While you’re there, grab a bottle of Tennessee spirits to take home.
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
Get your Broadway fix without venturing downtown. Nashville’s legendary Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge is serving up honky-tonk soul to BNA travelers. Nosh on savory favorites like barbecue sandwiches, burgers, and chicken fingers — and enjoy live local music all day, every day!
The Urban Juicer
Locally owned and locally loved, Nashville’s popular juice chain, The Urban Juicer, is a refreshing staple of the BNA food scene. Enjoy a diverse menu of fresh smoothies, juices, wraps, salads, and more — making healthy living both easy and delicious.
Vino Fiesta
Wine lovers, rejoice! Vino Fiesta is the perfect spot to stop and enjoy a glass or two. In addition to wine, travelers can enjoy a variety of tapas, tacos, and specialty cocktails.
Yazoo Brewing Company
Still thirsty? Yazoo Brewing Company’s airport location serves a wide selection of beers proudly handcrafted in Nashville. Enjoy draft pours at the bar, in the concourse, or at your gate. Six-packs are also available for purchase to enjoy at your final destination.
8th & Roast
Step off the plane and follow the aroma of 8th & Roast craft coffee, served alongside grab-and-go sandwiches, soups, salads, and pastries. From partnering with fair-trade farmers around the globe to serving the freshest and most ethical craft coffee available, their mission is simple: educate, inspire, and serve. SB Tip: The coffee shop also has a location in Concourse D.
400 Degrees
400 Degrees brings the heat to BNA. Enjoy some of the best hot chicken in Nashville, along with fresh flatbread pizzas, angus burgers, craft beer, and cocktails.
C/D Connector
The Green Room Lounge & Whiskey Bar
The Green Room Lounge & Whiskey Bar is perfect for both whiskey aficionados and the curious passersby. This one-of-a-kind destination offers a memorable taste of Tennessee heritage, culture, and cuisine, while serving some of the finest whiskey the region has to offer.
Prince’s Hot Chicken
Prince’s Hot Chicken — a recipe nearly 100 years in the making — is the place to get your fix of Nashville’s original hot chicken! Offerings include chicken tenders and sandwiches, along with sides like French fries, coleslaw, and mac and cheese.
Concourse D
The Castle
An unforgettable dining experience awaits at The Castle! Soccer fans can enjoy delicious food and drinks while taking in the thrill of Nashville SC action before their flight.
Martini
Don’t let the name fool you! Martini offers an extensive menu of food and drinks. In addition to expertly crafted martinis, travelers can enjoy sandwiches, flatbreads, and craft beer. Or, if you’re in need of a caffeine fix, the outpost also offers coffee from Frothy Monkey.
New Heights Cantina & Taqueria
Award-winning local New Heights Beer complements the scratch kitchen, where meats are seasoned, salsas are mixed, and tortillas are pressed to order. BNA’s New Heights Cantina & Taqueria offers a breakfast menu, live music, and a TACO TRUCK for orders on the go!
Party Fowl
Party Fowl specializes in Nashville hot chicken, boozy slushies, and brunch, and its festive atmosphere is not to be missed. Several flat-screen televisions give it a sports-bar vibe, making it a great spot to wait out a layover or delayed flight. Sit back, order a Bourbon Bushwacker (or two), and relax.
Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant
Puckett’s offers a laid-back, down-home atmosphere that’s incredibly charming. The family-run restaurant began as a small grocery store in Leiper’s Fork in the 1950s and now has multiple locations across the state. At the BNA outpost, savor true Southern staples, including country-fried steak and shrimp and grits!
The Southern Steak & Oyster
The Southern Steak & Oyster, Nashville’s beloved downtown steakhouse, offers a full-service restaurant and bar experience in BNA’s Concourse D. Known for its elevated cuisine, popular menu items include gumbo with andouille and crawfish, as well as dry-aged strip steak.
BNA Marketplace
Acme Feed & Seed
Acme Feed & Seed’s BNA location embodies the spirit of Music City. With live music, made-from-scratch family recipes, and an extensive local craft beer selection, it’s a can’t-miss stop when passing through the airport.
Kitty Hawk Eat + Drink ft. Voodoo Doughnuts
Kitty Hawk Eat + Drink, featuring Voodoo Doughnuts, a BNA-exclusive concept by Strategic Hospitality, offers fast-casual fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Feast on fresh, affordable options made with quality ingredients.
The Titans Press Box
The Titans Press Box, another BNA-exclusive restaurant by Strategic Hospitality and the Tennessee Titans, offers upscale dining with a “lived-in luxury” feel. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with craft cocktails and a vast wine list, it’s a top-tier dining destination.
Satellite Concourse
Fat Bottom Brewery
Discover cult favorites like Nashville hot chicken, a double cheeseburger, or a fresh salad at Fat Bottom. The craft brewery also serves breakfast items such as maple-pecan malted waffles, along with a full kids’ menu. Grab-and-go options are available for travelers in a hurry.
There are several national chains represented throughout the airport as well — for a complete list, visit flynashville.com.
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Anne Henley Walker
Anne Henley is a University of Georgia graduate (Go Dawgs!) currently based in Atlanta. She's perpetually on the hunt for her new favorite restaurant.