25 New Restaurants in Nashville to Add to Your Must-Try List

Another day, another batch of new restaurants! In our latest round-up of new dining destinations, you’ll find a handful of bars, a few spots that double as restaurants and coffee shops, as well as sweet treats, steakhouses and burgers. In the past four months, 25 eateries have joined the list of new restaurants — and each has something special to offer. So whether you are looking for a family-friendly spot with a make-your-own Bloody Mary bar or an $85 lobster pot pie, we have the spot(s) for you.

New Restaurants in Nashville

Opened in October 2018

Boombozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse

1003 Russell St, Nashville, TN 37206 • (615) 505-3217
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Wings, loaded potato nachos, pizza, salads, sandwiches, waffles, chicken alfredo and baked ziti are only a few of the many options offered at BoomBozz. BoomBozz first opened in Louisville and now has locations in Indiana and Tennessee, including its newest location in East Nashville. The family-friendly eatery has 40 televisions, a playground and plenty of room to sit down and soak in the surroundings. Stop by to see all this new spot has to offer.

The Green Pheasant

215 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 • (615) 205-5400

The folks behind Two Ten Jack are treating us to a new concept, opening in Downtown Nashville. Tennessee and Japanese culture and cuisine will come together at this modern Japanese restaurant. They are previewing the space this week and opening to the public in the coming days! We can’t wait to try it!

Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop

1012 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 • (615) 730-8032
Hours: Daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop’s reopening was much anticipated, and we rejoiced when the day finally came for them to open their doors. Once a downtown cafe, the coffee and bakeshop relocated to East Nashville. The bright, welcoming space serves delicious drinks and some of the best avocado toast we’ve had. We will be back to try the butternut squash hash with wood roasted butternut squash, apple, crispy Brussels leaves, house-made chicken sausage and maple vinaigrette.

Now, we are anxiously awaiting news of the opening of Pelican & Pig, a restaurant concept by the same owners.

Opened in September 2018

Bourbon Steak

201 8th Ave S 34th Floor, Nashville, TN 37203 • (629) 208-8440
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.

A visit to Bourbon Steak is an indulgent experience. While soaking in the 360-degree views from the JW Marriott’s 34th floor, you can enjoy Michael Mina’s concept. Start with a shellfish platter featuring oysters, Gulf shrimp, lobster and king crab before digging into decadent appetizers, including a foie gras donut, then order your choice of meat to be prepared on the oak-fired grill. If you are still hungry, try the Maine Lobster pot pie, which is more than big enough to share. For sides, don’t miss the broccoli, which is steamed in Earl Grey.

Char

3988 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 • (615) 891-7181
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

Another steakhouse! This Southern-style modern steakhouse brings steak and seafood, plus cocktails and wine, to Green Hills. With locations in Jackson and Memphis, Char expanded to Nashville to meet the demands of meat lovers. Brunch, lunch and dinner menus include Char cuts, served with a loaded baked potato, of course. But meat isn’t all you will find. A selection of small plates, salads and seafood graces the menus, as well.

Mop/Broom Mess Hall

1300 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 • (615) 689-5224
Hours: Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

We sadly bid Kuchnia & Keller farewell but gleefully welcomed Mop/Broom Mess Hall into their space. Set at the corner of Third Avenue and Monroe Street, Mop/Broom Mess Hall is the creation of James Beard Award winner and locals’ favorite Chef Tandy Wilson. He invites you to enjoy homestyle dishes designed after what he ate growing up. Chili cheese chickpea fries, chicken wings, barbecue chicken and catfish are a few dishes that showcase Tandy’s talent and culinary influences.

Minerva Avenue

1002 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208 • (615) 499-4369
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. to midnight

It seems that as many bars have opened in the past few months as restaurants. This bar, Minerva Avenue, is located on North Nashville’s Buchanan Street and serves craft cocktails in a speakeasy-style environment. Stop by before or after dinner at Slim & Husky’s to experience cocktails and culture in a cool setting.

No Quarter

922B Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 2 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Pinball and pints are two things you can find at East Nashville’s new spot, No Quarter. Located on Main Street, near Attaboy and The Basement East, No Quarter celebrates the vintage game of pinball. Sip beers while you play.

Rambler

2600 8th Ave S #109, Nashville, TN 37204 • (615) 840-6124
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. 

We have yet to visit this bar, which is hidden beneath the Sutler Saloon, but we’ve only heard good things. The atmosphere is described as “electric,” which is very intriguing and the reason it is on the top of our must-visit list. The cocktails are said to be simple, but not boring. Meet us there for a drink?

True Food Kitchen

3996 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215 • (615) 383-7333
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

True Food Kitchen has locations across the country, but locals aren’t shying away from this healthy eatery. Diners appreciate True Food’s philosophy that food should make you feel better, not worse. The seasonal menu highlights the ingredients (and the calories) so you know exactly what you are getting. Gluten-free folks, vegans and vegetarians are thrilled with the options.

Opened in August 2018

Bare Naked Bagel

2123 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 319-7448
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed Monday

Bare Naked Bagel began hand-making bagels and delivering them to diners across town via their food truck. The truck garnered a loyal following for their traditional New York-style bagel, and due to their popularity, the eatery recently expanded into a brick-and-mortar location in Hillsboro Village. Pair your bagel (we prefer ours with smoked salmon, chive cream cheese, tomato and pickled red onion) with a steaming cup of Bongo Java brew.

Neighbors Germantown

313 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208 • (615) 873-1954
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Neighbors‘ original location is in Sylvan Park, where it welcomes locals to enjoy cold beer, sports on the TV and a crew of friendly faces. The bar expanded to Germantown with a new location that has a personality of its own, and their new space is larger with more televisions. Stop by to try their signature smoked wings, sip a cold one, listen to live music or cheer for your favorite sports team.

Stay Golden

2934 Sidco Dr #130, Nashville, TN 37204 • (615) 241-5105
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More than just a coffee shop, Stay Golden is also home to restaurant-quality food and craft cocktails. The Stay Golden team, the foursome who opened Steadfast Coffee, has a long history with coffee and brings their combined expertise to the concept. The menu starts with avocado toast for breakfast and ends with a house burger for lunch. The beverage menu is twice as long as the food menu and features everything from filter and augmented coffee to cocktails and wine. You might be surprised that orders are placed via iPad at your table. This ordering concept caught us by surprise, but we warmed up to the idea and think you will too!

Shake Shack

4031 Hillsboro Pike #904, Nashville, TN 37215 • (615) 610-6326
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. 

Although not a local spot, we thought we’d share news of Shake Shack simply because it seems to be on everyone’s mind. Folks were more than excited when the New York-based burger chain opened in Music City, and the eatery added a local twist by partnering with Nashvillians. Peg Leg Porker is to thank for the seasoned cracklins that top the Crackle Shack Cheeseburger; Little Mosko’s created seasonal pie; and Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Company’s Bourbon Nib Brittle, chocolate sprinkles and salted caramel sauce can be found in the Caramel Bourbon Twist.

TailGate Brewery East

811 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 • (629) 203-7152
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

TailGate Brewery is not new to Nashville, as they have been brewing since 2014. Folks have been sipping their beers at taprooms on Charlotte Pike and Demonbreun and now can explore their offerings at their newest taproom, in East Nashville on Gallatin Avenue.

Opened in July 2018

Christie Cookie

2606 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204 • (615) 454-3162
Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Nashville’s longtime favorite sweet shop opened a second location in 12South. You might remember the space as the former home to Sprinkles Cupcakes. The cupcake ATM has been replaced with a walk-up cookie window. You can also enter the shop to choose from a selection of cookies, cookie cakes and ice cream sandwiches. Thanks to the building’s brand new bright red facade, you can’t miss it.

Ellington’s Midway Bar & Grill

401 Union Street, 4th Floor, Nashville, TN 37219 • (615) 988-7333
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Ellington’s Mid Way Bar & Grill sits on the fourth floor of the Fairlane Hotel. The hotel restaurant showcases 1970s decor that mimics that of the hotel’s design. The menu, conceived by Chef Edgar Pendley, shares his Southern influences, in dishes such as pickled deviled eggs, cheese curds and shrimp and grits. Stop by for brunch, lunch, dinner or drinks on the terrace, which overlooks Downtown.

Legendairy Milkshake Bar

171 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

While we aren’t exactly sure a milkshake bar falls under the restaurant category, we can’t help but mention this new sweet shop. The family-run milkshake bar serves milkshakes like you’ve never seen before. Piled high with creative toppings, such as a chocolate icing rim, chocolate chips, whipped cream, chocolate fudge drizzle, chocolate sprinkles and a fudge brownie. Each milkshake comes with the promise of a sugar high.

Mill Creek Taproom at 12 South

2905 12th Ave S STE 104, Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 678-6165
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

New to the ever-popular 12South neighborhood, Mill Creek Taproom is a gathering spot for lovers of beer and good eats. The family-friendly spot serves small bites and burgers, plus a few selections for the kiddos. Pair your order with a Mill Creek beer for the full experience.

Pearl Diver

1008 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 • (615) 988-2265
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Pearl Diver is a bar and lounge located on the Eastside. This popular spot boasts an island vibe and serves cocktails separated into sections: classic drinks, tiki favorites, strange and wonderful signature cocktails, signature shots and shooters, plus beer and wine. The food selection is varied with small plates and snacks, such as yakitori skewers, pupu platters and yuca fritas, as well as more filling items, such as burgers and lo mein.

Red Bicycle Coffee & Crepes

712 51st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209 • (615) 457-1117
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

If you have strolled the streets of Germantown, it is likely you will recognize the Red Bicycle name. The coffee shop and creperie is a Germantown favorite, and now, thanks to their second location, is becoming a fast favorite in The Nations neighborhood, too. The space that houses Red Bicycle was most recently House: A Social Eatery and before that, The Stone Fox. The space is still bright and open, with various seating options. You can claim a spot at the communal tables or hide away in a booth. We can see ourselves spending a Sunday snacking on crepes and sipping coffee while getting work done.

Opened in June 2018

Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop

3001 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 610-3382
Hours: Daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

One Hugh-Baby’s wasn’t enough for this town. The well-loved burger joint opened a second location on West End Avenue this summer (reminder: the first location is on Charlotte Avenue). Now, you have two options for grabbing burgers, barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs and milkshakes. We’ll take a double cheeseburger with a side of chili cheese fries and a house-made vanilla milkshake, please!

Louie’s Wine Dive

101 17th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 866-9172
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Louie’s Wine Dive opened their doors in June, and they are open for lunch, brunch and dinner with a robust menu ranging from cheese and charcuterie to burgers and steak frites. The menu is also gluten-friendly, with the majority of dishes available for order as gluten-free. After making your selection for food, explore the curated wine menu, many of which are hard-to-find and unique in Nashville.

Lyra

935 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 • (615) 928-8040
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

Lyra brings modern Middle Eastern cuisine to East Nashville in the space formerly home to Holland House. Chef Hrant crafts dishes that delight. A few favorites from our first visit include hummus with lamb merguez and sweet pepper puree, charred broccolini with harissa and lime and scallops with potato skordalia, asparagus, za’atar and pickled shallot. The space is as delightful as the dishes. We suggest snagging a seat at the bar and settling in for a long dinner of dishes that showcase unexpected flavors.

RH Café

2101 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN 37215 • (615) 209-7644
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Folks were abuzz about the Restoration Hardware opening, thanks to four stories of covetable home furnishings. The 70,000-square-foot gallery showcases Restoration Hardware designs and also boasts a cafe, wine bar and barista bar on the first level. The cafe menu features morning bites, shareable plates, salads, entrées (including a $19 turkey club we cannot wait to try) and sweets.

Updated June 2018

Opened in May 2018

Baked on 8th

1512 Eighth Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 933-1100
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Something sweet has arrived on Eighth Avenue! Baked on 8th is a bakery started by a local couple, Leah and Adam Carmean. In the space formerly home to Cardiobarre, the bakery serves pies, cakes, cookies, cinnamon rolls and just about anything else that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Five Points Pizza

4100 Charlotte Ave., Nashville, TN 37209 • (615) 891-1820
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

East Nashville’s favorite pizza has made its way across the river, and West Nashville folks are ecstatic. This well-loved pizza joint opened a second location on Charlotte Avenue in May. You can expect to find the same menu of New York-style pizza by the slice and by the pie. The 4,600-square-foot space offers plenty of room for dining, drinking and carry-out orders.

Flamingo Cocktail Club & Falcon Coffee

509 Houston St., Nashville, TN 37203 • (786) 942-8279
Falcon Coffee Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Flamingo Hours: Thursday through Sunday, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Falcon Coffee first opened in April. The Wedgewood Houston coffee shop sits in an old church and serves coffee and plant-based menu items. Falcon Coffee shares the old church with Flamingo Cocktail Club, which opened in May. Alexis Soler, Angela Laino and Freddy Schwenk have created a well-designed spot where the community can gather over seasonal cocktails, which can be sipped while enjoying live music.

Mojo’s Tacos

30 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37064 • (615) 435-3476
Hours: Monday through Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Factory at Franklin is now serving tacos! Mojo’s Tacos opened in the space that was previously occupied by Saffire. A taco shop with a Tennesse twist, the fast-casual restaurant brings fresh tacos served in handmade tortillas to the building. In addition to a dozen tacos, the menu features starters, salads and sides, plus a full bar. Order the taco in your choice of corn or flour tortilla, or make your taco “puffy”-style with a fried flour tortilla.

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Saltine

1918 West End Ave., Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 327-4410
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The building previously home to Blackstone Brewery has a fresh look thanks to its new tenant, Saltine. The oyster bar and seafood-focused restaurant boasts coastal-inspired decor that will transport you to the oceanside. On the menu, you will find roasted, raw and fried oysters and fresh seafood (including crab cakes, shrimp boil, scallops, gumbo and ceviche), plus unexpected items such as poutine, burgers, ramen and steak.

Opened in April 2018

Firepot Tea Bar

2905 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37204
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Firpot Tea Bar is a walk-up tea bar with everything from freshly steeped tea to blended drinks. The Bowl of Soul is a personal favorite and combines turmeric, MCT oil (coconut), cinnamon, cayenne, milk and cocoa powder. In addition to beverages, you can snag some baked goods from Dozen Bakery to enjoy.

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Folk

823 Meridian St., Nashville, TN 37207 • (615) 610-2595
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sister restaurant to Rolf & Daughters, Folk is a pizza-focused joint that just opened on the east side. Although pizza, with a dough made with freshly milled regional flour, is their specialty, you will also find many non-pizza items that impress. Equally as impressive as the food, the interiors are bright and open — making for an all-around wonderful experience.

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Sedona Taphouse

1120 Third Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37208 • (615) 933-4260
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sedona Taphouse has locations across the country, and most recently opened in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. Lunch and dinner menus featured everything from sliders and tacos to flatbread pizza and meat and seafood. For brunch, find classic favorites and popular items from the lunch and dinner menus.

The Southern V

1200 Buchanan St., Nashville, TN 37208 • (615) 802-8136
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Southern V relocated from their original home on Fisk Street to a larger space on Buchanan Street. In addition to more space, they offer an expanded menu. The plant-based, Southern-style food will have you rethinking your grandma’s cooking. Biscuits are smothered in mushroom gravy, seitan replaces chicken in dishes like hot chick’n biscuit and chick’n + waffles, and nachos are topped with barbecue jackfruit.

Sunda

592 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 610-7566
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Sunday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Southeast Asia is the inspiration for the dishes on Sunda’s menu. Flavors of the Sunda Shelf region are found in dim sum, salads, grilled meats, noodles, rice and sushi. Sunda fills the space formerly home to Cantina Laredo in the Gulch. Swing by to see all they have to offer.

Tavern at Bobby

230 Fourth Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37219 • (615) 782-7100
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bobby Hotel is open for business, and so are its four eateries and bars: Bobby’s Garage Bar, The Café at Bobby, a rooftop lounge and Tavern at Bobby. Tavern at Bobby is a classic American tavern, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu items are inspired by travels, so you will see influences from around the world. Packed with personality, the hotel is a treat for locals and visitors.

Opened in March 2018

Geist

311 Jefferson St., Nashville, TN 37208 • (615) 920-5440
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 5:30 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Geist has so much to offer: a bar program with craft cocktails, historic setting with rustic interiors and spacious outdoor courtyard, neighborhood bar feel and a place to gather late night. Geist Bar + Restaurant serves small plates that range from charred beets with goat cheese to a burger to wild mushroom pot pie to roasted fish.

Emmy Squared

404 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 248-2662
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For those who don’t know, Detroit-style pizza is a deep-dish, square-sliced pizza with sauce often layered on top of the cheese. Emmy Squared brings Detroit-style pizza to the Gulch, where they serve specialty pizzas (we have our eye on the Greenstoner, a white pizza with green tomatoes, hatch chili pimento cheese and Benton’s bacon), plus salads, wings and sandwiches.

L27 Rooftop Lounge

807 Clark Place, Nashville, TN 37203 • (629) 800-5070
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to close

Although L27 Rooftop Lounge, The Westin’s rooftop bar, opened in the fall of 2016, it recently received an upgrade. With new decor and an updated menu, the space seems brand new. Soak in breathtaking views of the city while sipping seasonal handcrafted cocktails and enjoying snacks and small plates.

Mile End Deli

401 Union St., Nashville, TN 37219 • (615) 988-5333
Hours: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

A Jewish delicatessen and a Canadian-style restaurant, Mile End Deli started in Brooklyn and has since expanded to Manhattan and Nashville, with plans to open in Birmingham soon. In Nashville, you will find the deli inside the Fairlane Hotel. Breakfast sandwiches, including a breakfast Reuben bacon egg n’ cheese and salami n’ egg, are served on Montreal-style bagels. On the breakfast menu, you will also find omelettes and breakfast plates (pancakes, avocado toast, smoked salmon scramble). For lunch and dinner, choose from noshes (poutine, potato latke, chopped liver toast), sandwiches and salads.

Rare Bird

200 Fourth Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37219 • (615) 610-7836
Hours: Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Thursday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Perched atop Noelle hotel in downtown Nashville, Rare Bird is a rooftop bar with style. Outdoor seating, covered in eye-catching fabric by the talented Andra Eggleston, and leather bar stools offer the perfect place to sip cocktails and share small plates. Treat yourself one of their new craft cocktails, such as the Paradise Fizz with Fords Gin, blue jasmine, lemon and soda!

Walden

2909B Gallatin Pike, Nashville, TN 37216 • (615) 760-5808
Hours: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, noon to 1 a.m.; Sunday, noon to midnight

Located in East Nashville’s East Hill Row, Walden is now serving tap cocktails, wine and beer (plus a few bottles). In addition to these drinks, you will find sandwiches and pita pizzas — all of which can be enjoyed on their dog-friendly patio.

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Updated March 2018

Opened in February 2018

Woolworth on 5th

221 Fifth Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37219 • (615) 891-1361
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Woolworth on 5th is making news for more than just their food. The restaurant was the site of lunch counter sit-ins during the Civil Rights Movement in the mid-20th century. The rich, important history is honored, and everyone is invited to have a seat at the table. Southern food and live entertainment contribute to the experience, which is one you don’t want to miss.

Opened in January 2018

Nashville Underground

105 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 • (615) 964-3000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to late; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to late

Nashville Underground is a resturant, bar, music venue and event space. Four floors, including a multi-level rooftop, offer a variety of settings to the food, music and drinks. Owned by Joey and Gavin DeGraw, this is a downtown spot unlike any other.

Bare Bones Butcher

906 51st Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37209 • (615) 730-9808
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

After shopping for meat, cheese, fresh produce, olive oils, vinegars and spices, you can let them do the cooking. A small menu features a cheeseburger, roast beef sandwich, roast pork on a hoagie roll, chili, beef fat fried potatoes and braised greens.

The Donut + Dog

2127 Belcourt Ave., Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 457-1476
Hours: Monday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Donuts and hot dogs are a combination we never dreamed of, but now we can. The family-run Dogs + Donuts sells these two American family favorites. The donuts are above average and come in flavors such as Sin-U-Rita (mango glaze, lime and sweet and savory spices) and Spring Into Summer (raspberry, basil and bourbon glaze). The dogs are just as interesting with toppings that range from queso to pineapples.

Nada

202 21st Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 925-3362
Hours: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

More tacos are just what the doctor ordered. Nada is Nashville’s newest taco joint, and it is likely to impress. Don’t overlook the queso gringo, as it is something we haven’t seen anywhere else in town. Smoked gouda is poured over a black bean purée, pico de gallo and salsa. The tacos are small but mighty. We are particularly fond of the caramelized cauliflower taco.

There you have it — plenty of places to try in Nashville and beyond. Sample these suggestions and let us know if we missed any; and stay tuned for more restaurant news coming soon. ‘Til then, find more local restaurants in the SB Guide and SB App!

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