25 Essential Nashville Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Nashville.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Tennessee
Local chain serving American breakfasts & comfort-food lunches in a modern diner with booth seating.
Central Bar + Kitchen
Tennessee
Marriott Hotel eatery serving comfort food like hot chicken sandwiches, hushpuppies & wings.
Bella Napoli Pizzeria
Tennessee
Wood-fired pizzas, wines & spirits in a polished, exposed-brick setting with an outdoor courtyard.
bartaco
Nashville, Tennessee
Stylish Mexican spot serving classic & creative tacos along with a large drinks list.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Nashville, Tennessee
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Germantown
Nashville, Tennessee
Bar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Five Points Pizza East
Nashville, Tennessee
Simple spot with craft beers on tap and New York-style pizzas made to order or by the slice.
The Twelve Thirty Club
Nashville, Tennessee
" Stylish venue offering modern regional cuisine, plus a bar, live music, and rooftop dining.
Skull's Rainbow Room
Nashville, Tennessee
Circa 1948, speakeasy-style lounge offering elevated American fare, craft drinks, and nightly burlesque.
The Hampton Social - Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Breezy hangout serving seafood & beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings.
Sixty Vines
Nashville, Tennessee
Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.
Rainforest Cafe
Nashville, Tennessee
Rainforest-themed chain for updated classic fare amid jungle flora & animatronic animals.
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
Nashville, Tennessee
Pulled pork, ribs, fried pies, and buckets of beer on the patio or in the plain with a soulful interior.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Nashville, Tennessee
High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse - East Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
Pizza & brew pub outfit offering a selection of pies, bites & craft ales in a relaxed atmosphere.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Nashville, Tennessee
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Turmeric & Co
Nashville, Tennessee
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Live music.
Monell's
Nashville, Tennessee
All-you-can-eat Southern fare, including fried chicken, served family-style in historic surrounds.
Jack Cawthon's Bar-B-Que
Nashville, Tennessee
Casual BBQ shack serving a wide variety of pit-smoked meats & Southern-style vegetable side dishes.
Sperry's Belle Meade
Nashville, Tennessee
Long-standing, tavern-like steakhouse for surf 'n' turf, a long wine list & a salad bar.
Folk
Nashville, Tennessee
High ceilinged space with exposed brick walls & an innovative seasonal Italian food & wine menu.
Barcelona Wine Bar
Nashville, Tennessee
Spanish small plates, paella, cocktails & wine are offered in an intimate, late-night setting.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Nashville, Tennessee
Chain restaurant serving steaks, seafood & cocktails in an upscale lodgelike setting.
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Nashville, Tennessee
Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting.
Pizza Perfect
Nashville, Tennessee
Pizzeria with subs, pasta & gas-fired pies, for delivery or to eat in a laid-back environment.