Brunch is a lovely, lovely thing. As the meal between breakfast and lunch, it is a great excuse to overindulge in all things savory and sweet while washing the meal down with something strong. Brunch can be boozy. Whether nursing a hangover or quietly sipping your way into a nap, take your chance with bottomless mimosas, dive into a well-topped Bloody Mary or make a beeline for the Bellinis. But alcohol isn’t the only opportunity to indulge. Perhaps indulgence comes in the form of fine French ingredients, non-traditional cuisine or Southern favorites. Check out these eight local eateries for an authentic Nashville brunch experience that everyone should have at least once!
The Flipside
2403 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 292-9299
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The half-pound of crispy bacon, tots or chicken and waffles may be the foundation of The Flipside’s brunch menu, but their Bloody Marys are by far the most talked about brunch item. For $12, order 2-for-1 Bloody Marys, mimosas, Bellinis or sangria. But we suggest kicking it up a notch and ordering the piled-high Big Fix Bloody Mary. With everything from olives and pickles to bacon, chicken and crab, the toppings on this brunch cocktail are nothing short of spectacular. Unfortunately the Big Fix is not included in the 2-for-1 special, but it is worth the extra pennies.
Go for these indulgent items: Big Fix Bloody Mary; tots covered in avocado, bacon, cheese dip, fried egg and scallions; 2-for-1 drinks
The Big Fix Bloody Mary is piled high with olives, pickles, tots, bacon, chicken and crab!
In addition to special brunch offerings, The Flipside‘s full menu is also available during brunch.
SILO
1121 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37208 • (615) 750-2912
Brunch hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
SILO is another local favorite that embraces the traditions of Southern cooking while incorporating surprising elements into their dishes. Yes, you will find eggs (it is brunch after all), but they will be served in a deviled trio, on chorizo Benedict and as the main star in huevos rancheros. You will also find buttermilk biscuits, not lathered with butter, but fried as beignets. And the chicken is fried, but only before being doused in some of hottest sauce we have ever tasted and topped with a pickle. Wash down some of the Southern goodness with a $5 mimosa or Bloody Mary and walk away without spending a fortune.
Go for these indulgent items: hot chicken sliders, chorizo Benedict, $5 mimosas and Bloody Marys
Trust us when we say SILO‘s hot chicken sliders are HOT!
Ringing in at only $5 each, SILO’s brunch drinks are a steal!
Le Sel
1922 Adelicia St., Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 490-8550
Brunch hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The brunch offered at this Midtown brasserie will delight the finest of Francophiles. The pain au chocolat, beignets, crêpes, Benedict and Croque Madame are all crafted with an appreciation for traditional French cuisine. The food is to die for, but Le Sel’s punch bowl is a showstopper. The punch is made with your choice of gin or bourbon and is served by the bowl ($50) or the glass ($12). We don’t recommend self-indulging in the entire bowl, but it is perfect for sharing with friends.
Go for these indulgent items: brunch punch; beignets with pêche crème frâiche; Croque Madame with country ham, gruyère, egg and mornay
Slip into one of Le Sel‘s salmon pink booths during Saturday or Sunday brunch!
Pair the punch with classic French cuisine.
Fin & Pearl
211 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 577-6688
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fin & Pearl’s focus is more seafood than Southern, but with menu items like shrimp and grits, chicken fried chicken in waffles, farm eggs and oyster n biscuits, it is indisputably both. The shrimp and grits is not the expected combination of cheesy grits, grilled shrimp and chorizo, but instead, boursin white corn grits, crispy Gulf shrimp, spicy Caribbean sauce and a poached egg. Instead of coming topped with gravy, the biscuits are served with sesame-fried oysters, scrambled eggs and bacon clam chowder.
Go for these indulgent items: oysters n biscuits, crispy shrimp & grits, lobster & crab omelet, chicken fried chicken in waffles
At Fin & Pearl, the shrimp is crispy and the grits are topped with a poached egg. Image: Emily Dorio
Bring the gang and order the whole menu!
Epice
2902 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37204 • (615) 720-6765
Brunch hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Located in 12South, this Lebanese eatery brings Mediterranean flavor to brunch. The menu includes traditional Lebanese dishes, such as Labneh (strained yogurt, cucumber, tomato, olives and mint), flatbreads and Shakshuka (over-baked eggs over spiced tomato hash), each dish incorporating a combination of spices that will ignite your taste buds. End the meal with something sweet, Knafeh to be exact. This delicious dish is crafted with baked sweet cheese, shredded filo and orange blossom-infused syrup.
Go for these indulgent items: shakshuka, Epice omelet with lamb, knafeh, cocktails
Abandon the traditional brunch menu for Epice’s Lebanese cuisine. Image: Epice
The Southern Steak & Oyster
50 Third Ave. S., #110, Nashville, TN 37201 • (615) 724-1762
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Every Saturday and Sunday, The Southern Steak & Oyster’s brunch comes with a side of live music, often jazz, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Southern’s brunch menu features Southern favorites such as a fried egg sandwich, hotcakes, shrimp and grits and a Southern burger. Mimosas are $6, and Bloody Marys are $9. Head downtown for Southern cuisine, great music and stiff cocktails.
Go for these indulgent items: live jazz music, steak and biscuits Benedict, fresh oysters
Indulge in some top-notch Southern cuisine while listening to live music at The Southern Steak & Oyster.
Is it really brunch without biscuits? Image: Emily Dorio
Acme Feed & Seed
101 Broadway, Nashville, TN, 37201 • (615) 915-0888
Brunch hours: Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 a.m.
At downtown’s Acme Feed & Seed, things are lively during brunch hours. Folks head here before watching the Titans play at Nissan Stadium or to get an early start on the Broadway scene. Every Saturday and Sunday, Soul Brunch is held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and usually features Charles “Wigg” Walker, legendary Nashville soul singer. Favorite menu items include biscuits n’ gravy, baby hotcakes, Damn Good (fried eggs, pulled pork, pinto beans and barbecue sauce) and chicken and waffles. And fear not, the bar is always open.
Go for these indulgent items: biscuits n’ gravy, Damn Good, chicken n’ waffles, live music
Enjoy Southern favorites at Acme‘s Soul Brunch. Image: Emily Dorio
Image: Emily Dorio
Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main St., Nashville, TN 37206 • (615) 262-1111
Brunch hours: Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This East Nashville eatery has an entire section on their brunch menu dedicated to lighter fare, but the freshly baked breads, pastries, French toast and omelettes are your ticket to indulge! The menu changes weekly, and the food is seasonal, fresh and not too heavy.
Go for these indulgent items: freshly baked pastries; French crêpes; croissant French toast; blood orange mimosas
Order your crêpe to be sweet or savory at Marché!
The brunch omelets are served with a refreshing side salad!
Happy brunching!
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