11 New Nashville Restaurants to Try This Month
Looking for your next favorite spot? Check out Nashville's newest restaurants, cafés, bars, and markets, including several exciting additions to Wedgewood-Houston! Image: Boka Restaurant Group
If your restaurant rotation is feeling a little stale, Nashville has plenty of new options to spice things up … particularly in Wedgewood-Houston! From Italian classics and exquisite Japanese cuisine to Vietnamese coffee, frozen Greek yogurt, and neighborhood gathering spots, here are the newest restaurants, cafés, bars, and bodegas to add to your must-try list.
Alla Vita
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: allavitanashville.com
Alla Vita has officially arrived in Wedgewood-Houston. The neighborhood Italian restaurant from Chef Lee Wolen and Boka Restaurant Group serves handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, shareable antipasti, and classic Italian entrées in a warm, garden-inspired setting.
Menu standouts include Rigatoni alla Vodka, Spring Pea Cappelletti, Chicken Parmigiana, and wood-fired pizzas topped with burrata, prosciutto, and more, giving us another reason to visit one of the city’s hottest dining districts.
Culture Club
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: eatcultureclub.com
Another Wedgewood-Houston newbie, Culture Club brings a fresh twist on frozen yogurt to the neighborhood. Founded by brothers Bear and PJ Kaminer, the Nashville-born concept specializes in high-protein frozen Greek yogurt with rotating flavors and seasonal collaborations.
James Beard Award semifinalist and Pastry Chef Noelle Marchetti oversees the toppings program, so you know they’re on point! In addition to frozen treats, you can enjoy Greek yogurt bowls, coffee from Crema Coffee Roasters, and ceremonial-grade matcha.
Em & Me Café
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info: emandmecafe.com
Em & Me Café brings Vietnamese coffee, bites, and family tradition together under one roof. Inspired by the founders’ parents and their family’s journey from Vietnam to Nashville, the café serves everything from bánh mì and spring rolls to a reimagined pretzel paired with a housemade lemongrass coconut curry dip.
You can also enjoy specialty Vietnamese coffee, jazz nights, and beyond. There’s even a fun 30-second online quiz to help you figure out what to order!
The Hangout Café
Neighborhood: East Nashville
More Info: Instagram
The Hangout Café brings coffee, chai, and community to East Nashville. Inspired by Indian hospitality, the gathering spot and café serves specialty coffee drinks, housemade chai brewed with spices sourced from India, pastries, and light bites.
What really sets it apart, though, is its expansive backyard, complete with a children’s play area, fenced-in dog spaces, and room for live music, movie nights, and community events. It’s a welcoming spot where kids, dogs, and grown-ups can all feel right at home.
Hattie B’s
Neighborhood: East Nashville
More Info: hattieb.com
Hattie B’s is expanding to East Nashville with its first location on Gallatin Avenue. The restaurant is the local hot chicken chain’s largest to date, featuring a spacious dining room, an outdoor patio, and an airport hangar-style gathering space in the back designed for watch parties, community events, and live entertainment.
Momotaro
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: momotaronashville.com
One of Chicago’s most celebrated Japanese restaurants now calls Wedgewood-Houston home. Chef Gene Kato’s Momotaro combines traditional Japanese techniques with a contemporary approach, serving sushi, sashimi, robata-grilled specialties, premium wagyu, and an extensive sake program.
Nashville-specific additions include a dedicated temaki hand roll experience, Nashville Hot Chicken Mapo Tofu, and a dry-aged seafood program.
Middleman
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: Instagram
Middleman brings a whiskey-forward cocktail experience to Wedgewood-Houston. Another spot from Boka Restaurant Group, the sophisticated bar celebrates Tennessee’s whiskey heritage while putting a creative spin on classic cocktails. The menu features drinks inspired by Southern flavors, incorporating ingredients like pickle brine, green tomato, spice rubs, and espresso Campari.
You can also explore a thoughtfully curated selection of Tennessee and international whiskies, rare agave spirits, and vintage liqueurs. Located between Alla Vita and Momotaro, Middleman is a chic gathering spot for drinks and conversation.
Penne Pazze + Gelato Pazzo
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info: pennepazze.net + Instagram
PennePazze has opened a new Germantown location directly across from First Horizon Park, pairing its handmade Italian pasta and panuozzo sandwiches with a brand-new dessert concept, Gelato Pazzo. The dual-concept space offers everything from fresh pasta dishes to housemade gelato, including flavors like Crema Mediterranea, a sour cream gelato finished with olive oil and flaky salt. Traditional favorites such as tiramisu and banana pudding round out the sweet offerings.
Sally’s Stay Awhile
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: sallysnashville.com
Named for the daughter of one of Wedgewood-Houston’s earliest developers, Sally’s Stay Awhile offers an all-day dining experience steeped in neighborhood charm. The menu spans breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch, and happy hour, with offerings ranging from croissant waffles and breakfast burritos to French dips, rotisserie chicken, and scratch-made pasta.
Vannie’s Table
Neighborhood: North Nashville
More Info: vanniestable.com
Vannie’s Table brings a fresh take on the neighborhood market to North Nashville. Inspired by New York bodegas, European cafés, and Southern hospitality, the family-owned concept blends grab-and-go groceries with coffee, beer, wine, and a welcoming space to gather.
You can also find local products, curated provisions, and quick meals, and even settle in with a cup of coffee, a glass of wine, or breakfast items like a bacon burrito. Created by Emily and Brock Pries and named for their daughter, Savannah (“Vannie”), the market is a true neighborhood hub.
Still hungry? Keep scrolling for more recent Nashville openings!
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UPDATES FROM MAY 2026
Before summer’s heat settles over patios and parking lots across town, we’re welcoming a fresh crop of new Nashville restaurants worth adding to the dining rotation. From flaky croissants and cozy brunches to sushi spreads and tortilla-centric comfort food, May’s openings offer plenty of reasons to try something new.
Antoinette’s Wine + Provisions
Neighborhood: Sylvan Park
More Info: antoinetteswine.com
New Sylvan Park spot Antoinette’s Wine + Provisions, from Sommelier Lauren Maranto, blends neighborhood wine bar charm with a menu of bar bites and shareable plates like a charcuterie board, housemade focaccia, and grilled lamb chop.
Of course, you can also sip approachable wines, wine cocktails, and spirit-free drinks in the cozy indoor space or backyard patio. Looking for a gift? There’s also a curated market stocked with bottles, specialty goods, and host-gift-worthy finds.
Bar Roza
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: rozanashville.com
New downtown cocktail destination Bar Roza is bringing moody, low-lit lounge vibes to The Arcade alley. It might take you a second to locate it, but that’s part of the fun! From the team behind Café Roze and Roze Pony (we are huge Julia Jaksic fans!), the new concept focuses on refined cocktails with an understated approach, letting thoughtful ingredients and precise technique speak for themselves.
Of course, there are equally thoughtful bar bites, including vermouth-soaked olives, mortadella atop focaccia, octopus skewers, gorgeous N’duja gougères ( a personal favorite!), and roasted rosemary nuts — the perfect snacks alongside those perfect cocktails.
Basket Case Grocer & Café
Neighborhood: Germantown
More Info: bcgrocer.com
Basket Case brings a playful, community-driven spin to the local dining scene. Part café, part corner market, this seed oil-free spot serves up inventive salads, stacked sandwiches, hearty grain bowls, and pastries — all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.
The ever-changing, globally inspired menu promises to keep things exciting, while the adjoining market offers a selection of rotisserie chicken, grab-and-go meals, and daily essentials.
And our favorite part? Their official “Director of Treats” is an adorable pup named Charlie!
Cone-cept
Neighborhood: East Nashville
More Info: cone-cept.com
New East Nashville spot Cone-cept is bringing parlor vibes to the Eastwood Village Shops with soft-serve creations, sundaes, milkshakes, and ice cream cakes.
Open since May 1, the dessert shop leans into nostalgic toppings like Lucky Charms marshmallows, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, brownie bits, and other sweet extras that practically demand a summer treat stop.
Fonda Fina
Neighborhood: North Nashville
More Info: maizdelavida.com
Chef Julio Hernandez has reopened the Maíz de la Vida Tortilla Shop as a 12-seat dine-in concept called Fonda Fina. The reimagined spot serves quesabirria tacos, flautas, burritos, memelas, and empanadas, while continuing to produce the heirloom corn tortillas found at the Maíz de la Vida family of restaurants. Think cozy counter service, housemade aguas frescas, and a whole lot of tortilla magic.
Kane Brown’s on Broadway
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: kanebrownsonbroadway.com
Country star Kane Brown has officially joined the Broadway lineup with a new four-level entertainment venue built for big crowds and even bigger weekends.
From the high-energy main stage to the rooftop views, each floor brings its own atmosphere, alongside live music, standout cocktails, and a menu packed with comfort-food favorites like wings, pretzel bites, fries, and the smashburger appropriately named Kane’s Double Trouble.
Olala Café
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: olala-cafe.com
Near Cannery Hall and Cummins Station, new downtown spot Olala Café brings a little French flair to Nashville mornings and lunch breaks. The family-owned café serves housemade croissants, pastries, crepes, and breakfast and lunch fare prepared fresh daily using traditional French techniques. Bonus: parking is free daily from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.!
Slice/25
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: lounanashville.com
New rooftop pizza-and-wine concept slice/25 has officially opened at Grand Hyatt Nashville, serving artisanal pies 25 floors above Broadway on the patio of lou/na. The walk-up-only spot pairs skyline views with creative pizzas like soppressata and hot honey, chicken piccata, and truffle wild mushroom, alongside curated wine pairings designed for sunset sipping.
Taichi Bubble Tea
Neighborhood: Brentwood
More Info: taichibubbletea.com
Recently opened in Brentwood, Taichi Bubble Tea serves a colorful lineup of handcrafted bubble teas, fruit teas, poke bowls, sushi burritos, ramen, and other customizable favorites.
The fast-growing concept, launched in 2015 and now with locations across the U.S., is all about fresh ingredients and bold Asian-inspired flavors in a casual setting.
Takumi Asian Bistro & Bar
Neighborhood: Midtown
More Info: takuminashville.com
New to Midtown, Takumi Asian Bistro & Bar (which also has a location in Franklin) offers an expansive menu spanning sushi, sashimi, dim sum, hibachi, and comfort-food favorites like salt-and-pepper spare ribs and Tokyo-style crispy chicken.
The new restaurant blends classic Asian dishes with modern bistro vibes, making it an easy pick whether you’re craving dumplings, rolls, or a hibachi plate.
Spud & Butter
Neighborhood: Mt. Juliet
More Info: eatspudandbutter.com
New Mt. Juliet fast-casual spot Spud & Butter leans hard into comfort food with Texas-sized loaded potatoes, slow-smoked brisket and BBQ, scratch-made soups, fresh salads, and homemade desserts. Created by the family behind Timberloft, the new concept also features a signature fruit tea and sweet tea bar.
One standout on the menu? A fully loaded baked potato piled high with smoked pulled pork, brisket, smoked sausage, cheddar cheese, sour cream, pickled onions, BBQ sauce, green onions, and a whole roasted jalapeño.
Still hungry? Keep scrolling for more recent Nashville openings!
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UPDATES FROM APRIL 2026
April’s restaurant openings are all over the map … in the best way. And there are a LOT of them! Big-name arrivals, hotel debuts, and fun pop-ups are bringing bagels, breakfast tacos, open-air food halls, steakhouse fare, and more. Whether you’re looking for something quick or settling in for a long night out, these are the newest spots to know.
Andrew & Rachel’s Café
Neighborhood: Hermitage
More Info: thehermitage.com
Andrew & Rachel’s Café opened at The Hermitage, offering a spot for both visitors and locals. The menu covers everything from grab-and-go bites to sandwiches, salads, pastries, and charcuterie, with options like chicken salad on a croissant and a mozzarella pesto panini. Beer, wine, cocktails, and Frothy Monkey coffee round things out, making it suited for either a quick stop or a relaxed, picnic-style lunch near the historic grounds.
Bacco
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: bacconashville.com
Bacco has debuted inside the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville, bringing a Tuscan-inspired steakhouse to the heart of downtown. The restaurant pairs premium steaks with housemade pastas and pizzettas (not to mention standouts like braised lamb shank and swordfish!), alongside a robust Italian wine list. Plus, you can expect a striking space that blends Old World influence with Nashville energy.
The Capital Grille
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: thecapitalgrille.com
The Capital Grille opened on April 17, offering a refined take on the classic steakhouse experience. The menu highlights expertly prepared cuts, indulgent sides, and standout desserts, alongside an extensive, carefully curated wine program. Caviar with caramelized onion dip and housemade chips? Yes, please! And of course, we simply can’t pass up the Porcini-Rubbed Bone-In Ribeye with 15-Year Aged Balsamic.
Diskin Cider Pop-Up
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: diskincider.com
Diskin Cider is back in Wedgewood-Houston (at least for the spring!). The longtime local favorite has returned to its original space for a pop-up with WeHo Provisions, complete with a convenient to-go window. Open daily through June, the setup offers breakfast and lunch sandwiches alongside packaged cider, making it an easy stop for a quick bite or a midday pickup while the neighborhood favorite finds its next chapter.
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Neighborhood: Downtown (Nashville Yards)
More Info: earls.ca
Earls Kitchen + Bar has officially opened at Nashville Yards, adding another high-energy option to the area’s growing dining scene. The menu leans global, with everything from steaks and seafood towers to Korean beef bibimbap and crispy birria tacos. Weekend brunch brings crowd-pleasers like steak and eggs and chicken and waffles, while the bar program shines with margaritas, handcrafted cocktails, and shareable towers (plus a twice-daily happy hour!).
Edley’s Tacos
Neighborhood: Sylvan Park
More Info: edleystacos.com
Edley’s is expanding beyond barbecue with the debut of Edley’s Tacos in Sylvan Park, right next door to its current spot. This fast-casual concept puts a fresh spin on the brand’s signature flavors, with customizable tacos, bowls, and more. Choose from options like brisket, pork carnitas, chicken tinga, or chili lime shrimp, then load up at the salsa bar. It’s that laid-back, build-your-own approach we love!
Fishmonger
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: fishmongergroup.com
Fishmonger has made its way to WeHo, bringing a casual, seafood-forward concept centered around a lively raw bar and fresh, coastal flavors. The menu features seafood cocktails, peel-and-eat shrimp, a blackened grouper sandwich, a tuna melt, a classic lobster roll, and so much more. Pair it all with a frozen Saffron Painkiller or any other cocktail, and you’ve got a breezy new spot that’s tailor-made for warm-weather dining.
Foundry Fieldhouse Sports Bar & Taproom
Neighborhood: Opryland/Music Valley
More Info: marriott.com
Set inside Gaylord Opryland Resort, Foundry Fieldhouse Sports Bar & Taproom brings a high-energy, design-forward take on game-day dining. The menu leans into elevated comfort food (think housemade pretzels, a standout burger, and reimagined classics like fish and chips and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich) alongside a strong draft list and inventive cocktails.
Glowbird at W Nashville
Neighborhood: Downtown
More Info: resortpass.com
Glowbird opens this weekend at W Nashville, bringing a new poolside concept from José Andrés Group to the hotel’s WET Deck. Menu highlights include a Maine lobster roll, watermelon salad, and a classic piña colada, making it an ideal spot to settle in as the day shifts into evening. Plus, locals have open access to Glowbird from 4 p.m. until it closes.
Heartbreakers Hideaway
Neighborhood: Midtown
More Info: heartbreakersmidtown.com
Heartbreakers Hideaway has taken over the former Hopsmith Tavern space in Midtown, bringing a laid-back, late-night bar from the team behind Odie’s and Happy Does. Open until 3 a.m., the menu offers up shareable dips, wings, loaded fries, and Detroit-style pizza, plus burgers and wraps. Behind the bar, expect everything from classic cocktails and mixed shots to playful dirty sodas.
Jeff’s Bagel Run
Neighborhood: Nolensville
More Info: jeffsbagelrun.com
Jeff’s Bagel Run opened in Nolensville, bringing its popular bagel concept to the area. The menu centers on freshly boiled bagels, including a rotating flavor of the day and housemade whipped cream cheeses. Expect everything from classics like cacio e pepe and rosemary salt to fun options like pizza or banana bread, plus coffee and cold brew for an easy breakfast or midday stop.
Jo’s Coffee
Neighborhood: Printer’s Alley/Downtown
More Info: joscoffee.com
Jo’s Coffee is bringing a taste of Austin to downtown Nashville with its upcoming debut inside Dream Nashville. Known for its breakfast tacos, pastries, and house-brewed coffee, the longtime favorite is especially beloved for its Iced Turbo — a rich mix of coffee, espresso, hazelnut, chocolate, and cream. This marks the brand’s first location outside of Texas, adding a laid-back, all-day café to Nashville’s growing lineup.
Lion’s Share
Neighborhood: Sylvan Park
More Info: hear-us-roar.com
Lion’s Share has taken over the former McCabe’s Pub space in Sylvan Park, reimagining it as a cozy, intimate restaurant with a quiet, elevated edge. The menu leans seafood-forward, with oysters, kanpachi, big eye tuna, and a standout prawn cocktail, alongside wood-fired dishes like whole flounder, swordfish, and dry-aged steaks. Vegetable plates and small bites round things out, while a thoughtful cocktail program makes it just as appealing for drinks as it is for dinner.
Lost & Found
Neighborhood: East Nashville
More Info: lostandfoundnashville.com
Lost & Found has opened on Gallatin Pike, bringing a new open-air gathering spot to East Nashville. The concept blends food, drinks, and retail, with a lineup that includes Pizza Lolo, QBOP! Korean BBQ, Chivanada, and The Pepper Pott. Coffee, cocktails, and wine round things out, making it an easy place to meet up, grab a bite, and explore a mix of local flavors.
Ocean Prime
Neighborhood: Downtown (Nashville Yards)
More Info: ocean-prime.com
Ocean Prime has arrived at Nashville Yards, bringing a seafood-forward steakhouse experience that delivers on every level. Service is impeccable, the seafood tower is a standout, and the martini with caviar-stuffed olives is a must. The menu also features prime steaks, including a memorable wagyu filet, alongside an extensive wine and cocktail program.
The Prepped Palate
Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
More Info: preppedpalate.com
The Prepped Palate is expanding beyond catering and meal prep with a new Wedgewood-Houston kitchen where you can stop in for fresh, ready-to-go meals. The lineup leans healthy and convenient, with options like overnight oats, bowls, wraps, and salads. Whether you’re planning ahead or grabbing something on the fly, it’s an easy solution for weekday lunches, post-workout bites, or nights when cooking just isn’t happening.
‘Scuits
Neighborhood: East Nashville
More Info: Instagram
‘Scuits is popping up at Strega on weekends, serving biscuits and brunch favorites every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With patio seating perfect for spring weather, it’s an easy spot to linger over dishes like smoked trout dip, sweet potato pancakes, and bacon, egg, and cheese deviled eggs. And of course, don’t skip the buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, which are the main event!
Sen-Der by Smiley Thai
Neighborhood: Old Hickory
More Info: Facebook
Sen-der by Smiley Thai has opened in Old Hickory as a takeout-focused spot built for easy, tasty meals. The streamlined menu features 11 signature dishes alongside staples like stir fry, lo mein, fried rice, and soups, plus boba to round things out. It’s a convenient new option for quick weeknight dinners or lunch on the go, with plenty of familiar Thai favorites in the mix.
Soy Cubano
Neighborhood: The Nations
More Info: eatsoycubano.com
Soy Cubano has opened a new location on Charlotte Avenue, expanding beyond its original spot at The Wash. Founded by a Miami native reconnecting with his Cuban roots, the menu features Cuban coffee alongside all-day bites like tostadas, guava cream cheese pastries, beef empanadas, ham croquetas, and yuca fries. You can also snag sandwiches, sides, and plates like Mojo Pork or lime-marinated steak.
Dig in, Nashville!
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Jenna von Oy Bratcher
Jenna von Oy Bratcher is StyleBlueprint's Editorial Operations Manager and Lead Content Editor. The East Coast native moved to Nashville almost two decades ago, by way of Los Angeles. She is a lover of dogs, strong coffee, traveling, and exploring the local restaurant scene bite by bite.