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Our Favorite Restaurants
A collection of away places to eat, drink and enjoy away from the bustle of Broadway. Our favorites lists include great places within a few miles of our home in the Woodbine/Melrose neighborhood, in East Nashville, our second favorite neighbor for shopping, dining and fun, as well as other fun, trendy areas around Nashville.
Are you looking for a real Nashville BBQ experience? Look no further! This is a real southern experience.
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Peg Leg Porker BBQ
903 Gleaves StAre you looking for a real Nashville BBQ experience? Look no further! This is a real southern experience.
One of Nashville's best kept secrets! Great food and close to home, Baja Burrito is located in Berry Hill, home to Nashville's recording studios. Who knows who you might bump into while you dine!!
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Baja Burrito
722 Thompson LnOne of Nashville's best kept secrets! Great food and close to home, Baja Burrito is located in Berry Hill, home to Nashville's recording studios. Who knows who you might bump into while you dine!!
Ready to experience Greek Food in Nashville? Located in Berry Hill's South 8th district near the very best antique/vintage shops, and written up in "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" as best Greek food in Nashville!
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Athens Family Restaurant
614 18th Avenue NorthReady to experience Greek Food in Nashville? Located in Berry Hill's South 8th district near the very best antique/vintage shops, and written up in "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives" as best Greek food in Nashville!
This place is an institution in Nashville located in a quaint neighborhood with interesting shops and eateries (it is where we spotted Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman having lunch one afternoon) Great food and coffee.
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Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SThis place is an institution in Nashville located in a quaint neighborhood with interesting shops and eateries (it is where we spotted Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman having lunch one afternoon) Great food and coffee.
Located in the heart of East Nashville's trendy 5 Points, the Pharmacy is home to some of the best burgers in town. Are you visiting from the Midwest and craving German food? This place has a nice selection of your favorite German dishes as well as vegetarian meals. Eat indoor or outside in the large yard with lovely large trees.
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveLocated in the heart of East Nashville's trendy 5 Points, the Pharmacy is home to some of the best burgers in town. Are you visiting from the Midwest and craving German food? This place has a nice selection of your favorite German dishes as well as vegetarian meals. Eat indoor or outside in the large yard with lovely large trees.
One of Nashville's treasures, it is a bar, bowling alley, outside pool and dining. This is one of our favorite spots. The drink menu is unparalleled with their unique twist to classic drinks. The atmosphere at Pinewood is eccentric, comfortable and inviting. You will love it.
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Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StOne of Nashville's treasures, it is a bar, bowling alley, outside pool and dining. This is one of our favorite spots. The drink menu is unparalleled with their unique twist to classic drinks. The atmosphere at Pinewood is eccentric, comfortable and inviting. You will love it.
The Loveless Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and good home cooking that has made it a southern landmark since it opened it's doors in 1951. There is a lot of "Country Music" history tied to the Loveless, the food is classic and tastes like your Grandma just set the table. There are various shops that you can browse your way through as you smell the ham smoke house and wait for your table. It is about a 20 minute drive from here but worth it!
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The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100The Loveless Cafe remains unchanged in the quaint country charm and good home cooking that has made it a southern landmark since it opened it's doors in 1951. There is a lot of "Country Music" history tied to the Loveless, the food is classic and tastes like your Grandma just set the table. There are various shops that you can browse your way through as you smell the ham smoke house and wait for your table. It is about a 20 minute drive from here but worth it!
A Nashville area classic for lunch with a fun 50's flare to it's southern dishes. It started as a General Store that served food in the countryside near Franklin and has several locations in Franklin & Nashville. With live music, great food and friendly customer service you are sure to have a great time.
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church StA Nashville area classic for lunch with a fun 50's flare to it's southern dishes. It started as a General Store that served food in the countryside near Franklin and has several locations in Franklin & Nashville. With live music, great food and friendly customer service you are sure to have a great time.
Rosepepper in East Nashville 5 Points area is most well-known for having amazing margaritas. It’s a one-of-a-kind place that usually has a nightly wait, which is always a sign of good food and service. Three salsas are served with the chips, which is a plus. If you have any room left for dessert, go for the chocolate chimi.
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Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveRosepepper in East Nashville 5 Points area is most well-known for having amazing margaritas. It’s a one-of-a-kind place that usually has a nightly wait, which is always a sign of good food and service. Three salsas are served with the chips, which is a plus. If you have any room left for dessert, go for the chocolate chimi.
We have to include this Nashville main stay on Broadway. It is one of the few remaining original country bars remaining on the strip and one of the best keep Nashville secrets. We love it, great band every night and you can watch the tourist pass it by or just dance! Just a few places down from Tootsie's, Robert’s Western World has consistently offered old-school country music and rockabilly for those seeking a true Nashville honky-tonk experience. And while it’s undoubtedly more bar than restaurant, the fried bologna sandwich with an icy PBR and MoonPie for dessert is an unarguably iconic Music City meal.
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Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayWe have to include this Nashville main stay on Broadway. It is one of the few remaining original country bars remaining on the strip and one of the best keep Nashville secrets. We love it, great band every night and you can watch the tourist pass it by or just dance! Just a few places down from Tootsie's, Robert’s Western World has consistently offered old-school country music and rockabilly for those seeking a true Nashville honky-tonk experience. And while it’s undoubtedly more bar than restaurant, the fried bologna sandwich with an icy PBR and MoonPie for dessert is an unarguably iconic Music City meal.
This is our go to Mexican food restaurant, fun bar and good food.
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Cilantro Mexican Grill
2330 8th Ave SThis is our go to Mexican food restaurant, fun bar and good food.
Looking for coffee and delirious breakfast and treats in our neighborhood. You have to try this place, it is one of our favorites!
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Red Bicycle Coffee
2190 Nolensville PikeLooking for coffee and delirious breakfast and treats in our neighborhood. You have to try this place, it is one of our favorites!
This is a great neighborhood brewery located within a mile of our house. We love this place, great environment, plenty of parking, take a tour or have a brew and try out the offerings from our local food trucks.
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The Black Abbey Brewing Company, LLC
2952 Sidco DrThis is a great neighborhood brewery located within a mile of our house. We love this place, great environment, plenty of parking, take a tour or have a brew and try out the offerings from our local food trucks.
Cuban-inspired dishes & beer in an island-themed setting. Vegan and low fat options make this a great place when ordering for diverse groups. Great food about a mile from our house.
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Calypso Cafe
700 Thompson LnCuban-inspired dishes & beer in an island-themed setting. Vegan and low fat options make this a great place when ordering for diverse groups. Great food about a mile from our house.
Looking for a comfortable midwestern type bar? This is the place! Bustling eatery serving a variety of craft beers along with down-home menu.
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M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers - Melrose
2535 8th Ave SLooking for a comfortable midwestern type bar? This is the place! Bustling eatery serving a variety of craft beers along with down-home menu.
Really good food and a great bar selection. Perfect place if you are arguing about going to a Japanese or Thai restaurant, they serve both! Good food and great ambiance/decor.
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The Eastern Peak
536 Thompson LnReally good food and a great bar selection. Perfect place if you are arguing about going to a Japanese or Thai restaurant, they serve both! Good food and great ambiance/decor.
Chill standby with clever burgers, po' boys & a full bar with beer on tap, plus outdoor seating.
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Brothers Burger Joint
2821 Bransford AveChill standby with clever burgers, po' boys & a full bar with beer on tap, plus outdoor seating.
located in the Gulch, St. Anejo is a fancy Mexican restaurant with a creative menu. A cantina-chic vibe with funky lanterns and red lights make for a lively, trendy atmosphere. Oh, and the sliding windows at the bar provide access from the outdoor patio, which is pretty awesome. Try the jerk shrimp taco.
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Saint Añejo
1120 McGavock Stlocated in the Gulch, St. Anejo is a fancy Mexican restaurant with a creative menu. A cantina-chic vibe with funky lanterns and red lights make for a lively, trendy atmosphere. Oh, and the sliding windows at the bar provide access from the outdoor patio, which is pretty awesome. Try the jerk shrimp taco.
For a fresh, delicious alternative to ordinary casual restaurants, look no further than House of Kabob. Ir is one of the oldest Persian restaurants in Nashville, serving authentic dishes made with high-quality ingredients. Everything we serve is prepared fresh daily, so you know you’re getting only the best. Choose from a variety of menu items, including favorites such as Lamb Shank, Cornish Hen, Koobideh, Chicken Soltani, and of course our famous Beef and Chicken Kabobs.
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House of Kabob
407 W Thompson LnFor a fresh, delicious alternative to ordinary casual restaurants, look no further than House of Kabob. Ir is one of the oldest Persian restaurants in Nashville, serving authentic dishes made with high-quality ingredients. Everything we serve is prepared fresh daily, so you know you’re getting only the best. Choose from a variety of menu items, including favorites such as Lamb Shank, Cornish Hen, Koobideh, Chicken Soltani, and of course our famous Beef and Chicken Kabobs.
Edessa Burger Pizza
Great food and close to home.
In East Nashville, close to 5 Corners and Lockland Springs. Great food and close to all the fun shops on Fatherland St.
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Greko Greek Street Food
704 Main StIn East Nashville, close to 5 Corners and Lockland Springs. Great food and close to all the fun shops on Fatherland St.
We love this place! It's an experience and the food is really good. Close to East Nashville 5 Points District. Highly recommended!
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Hawkers Asian Street Food
626A Main StWe love this place! It's an experience and the food is really good. Close to East Nashville 5 Points District. Highly recommended!
One of our favorite Mexican dinner places in our neighborhood. Nice vibe and great service close to home.
Mas Amigos Mexican Kitchen
One of our favorite Mexican dinner places in our neighborhood. Nice vibe and great service close to home.
Sightseeing
The Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a zoological garden and historic plantation farmhouse located 6 miles southeast of Downtown Nashville. As of 2014, the zoo was middle Tennessee's top paid attraction and contained 6,230 individual animals, encompassing 339 species. The zoo's site is approximately 188 acres in size.
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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeThe Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a zoological garden and historic plantation farmhouse located 6 miles southeast of Downtown Nashville. As of 2014, the zoo was middle Tennessee's top paid attraction and contained 6,230 individual animals, encompassing 339 species. The zoo's site is approximately 188 acres in size.
Adventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children located in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum features over 175 hands-on interactive exhibits with themes including biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science. Wikipedia
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I-Adventure Science Center
800 Fort Negley BlvdAdventure Science Center is a non-profit science museum for children located in Nashville, Tennessee. The museum features over 175 hands-on interactive exhibits with themes including biology, physics, visual perception, listening, mind, air and space, energy and earth science. Wikipedia
I-Johnny Cash Museum
119 3rd Ave SWillie Nelson and Friends Museum and Nashville Souvenirs
2613A McGavock PkBelmont Mansion
1900 Belmont CircleGrand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrRyman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NCivil War buffs? This town is for you. Just 30 minutes from our home, this small southern town occupied a place of historic significance during the Battle of Franklin (which led up to the famous Battle of Nashville). Beautiful town filled interesting shops, restaurants, a historic walk thru the town and multiple homes that played a role in the historic battle. It's a must see if you are looking for something interesting and fun to do.
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Franklin
Civil War buffs? This town is for you. Just 30 minutes from our home, this small southern town occupied a place of historic significance during the Battle of Franklin (which led up to the famous Battle of Nashville). Beautiful town filled interesting shops, restaurants, a historic walk thru the town and multiple homes that played a role in the historic battle. It's a must see if you are looking for something interesting and fun to do.
This historic home tour is worth it. William Giles Harding's Belle Meade Mansion, is a Greek-Revival historic landmark. The estate is complete with original stable, carriage house and slave cabin. Located 12 miles from our home, Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery, the mansion is now operated as an attraction, museum, winery, and onsite restaurant together with outbuildings on its 30 acres of property. In the late 19th century, the site encompassed roughly 5,400 acres.Preserved original outbuildings, including the original Harding Cabin where Belle Meade began, a dairy, Gardener's House, a Carriage and Stable House built in 1892, one of the largest Smokehouses in Tennessee, and a Mausoleum may also be seen.
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Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding PikeThis historic home tour is worth it. William Giles Harding's Belle Meade Mansion, is a Greek-Revival historic landmark. The estate is complete with original stable, carriage house and slave cabin. Located 12 miles from our home, Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery, the mansion is now operated as an attraction, museum, winery, and onsite restaurant together with outbuildings on its 30 acres of property. In the late 19th century, the site encompassed roughly 5,400 acres.Preserved original outbuildings, including the original Harding Cabin where Belle Meade began, a dairy, Gardener's House, a Carriage and Stable House built in 1892, one of the largest Smokehouses in Tennessee, and a Mausoleum may also be seen.
Five Points East Nashville is a small and exciting area with a ton of options for things to do. Whether it’s lunch, a late night, or a Sunday afternoon stroll at the park, you’re covered. There are several bars in the area that make entertaining and laying back easy. Hit up happy hour every Friday at Five Points Diner and Bar, or catch a show at The Five Spot.
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Five Points
Five Points East Nashville is a small and exciting area with a ton of options for things to do. Whether it’s lunch, a late night, or a Sunday afternoon stroll at the park, you’re covered. There are several bars in the area that make entertaining and laying back easy. Hit up happy hour every Friday at Five Points Diner and Bar, or catch a show at The Five Spot.
This is a historical must see when in Nashville. The Parthenon in Nashville is the world’s only exact-size and detail replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece. When Tennessee celebrated its 100th year of statehood with the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nashville took advantage of its nickname “Athens of the South” and built the Fine Art Building as a copy of Athens’ most famous building and the epitome of Greek classical architecture.
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I-Parthenon
2500 West End AveThis is a historical must see when in Nashville. The Parthenon in Nashville is the world’s only exact-size and detail replica of the original temple in Athens, Greece. When Tennessee celebrated its 100th year of statehood with the Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nashville took advantage of its nickname “Athens of the South” and built the Fine Art Building as a copy of Athens’ most famous building and the epitome of Greek classical architecture.
Food scene
Shopping, music, mexican food and a place for the kids to play games. Great option if weather is not the greatest.
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Plaza Mariachi Music City
3955 Nolensville PikeShopping, music, mexican food and a place for the kids to play games. Great option if weather is not the greatest.
We love this place! Midway between downtown and our home, it has great barbecue chicken and the largest selection of moonshine in Nashville!
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Smokin Thighs
611 Wedgewood AveWe love this place! Midway between downtown and our home, it has great barbecue chicken and the largest selection of moonshine in Nashville!
Just south of the city, Berry Hill is a flourishing neighborhood (and its own city) best known for its wide-variety of locally-owned businesses, ranging from recording studios to restaurants to craft stores. The Berry Hill / Melrose area is home to some of Nashville’s most popular restaurants like Monell’s, M.L. Rose, and Calypso Cafe, just to name a few.
Many of the businesses in Berry Hill operate out of 1940s cottages, allowing each place to have its own look and feel.
Thompson Lane
Just south of the city, Berry Hill is a flourishing neighborhood (and its own city) best known for its wide-variety of locally-owned businesses, ranging from recording studios to restaurants to craft stores. The Berry Hill / Melrose area is home to some of Nashville’s most popular restaurants like Monell’s, M.L. Rose, and Calypso Cafe, just to name a few.
Many of the businesses in Berry Hill operate out of 1940s cottages, allowing each place to have its own look and feel.
Don't miss this weekly free music series located in Centennial Park Conservancy, also home to the Parthenon another must see when in Nashville. Check their website for the free concerts often featuring surprise visits from famous musicians that live in and around Nashville. Lots of fun for the kids, food & beverage trucks and craft vendors.
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Musicians Corner
2500 West End AveDon't miss this weekly free music series located in Centennial Park Conservancy, also home to the Parthenon another must see when in Nashville. Check their website for the free concerts often featuring surprise visits from famous musicians that live in and around Nashville. Lots of fun for the kids, food & beverage trucks and craft vendors.