Alissa’s guide to Nashville
Lets eat, shall we?!
Whether it be brunch or dinner, Nashville has no shortage of places to go! Check out some of my favorites... note, reservations are recommended for most places.
Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SA Nashville breakfast staple.
Great brunch spot - almost always a table for a large group.
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Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
2031 BroadwayGreat brunch spot - almost always a table for a large group.
Adele's
1210 McGavock StGreat for brunch or dinner! Reservations recommended.
Looking for some down home, back country, finger lickin' goods? Look no further. Quite a drive away from downtown Nashville but the biscuits make it worth it!
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The Loveless Cafe
8400 TN-100Looking for some down home, back country, finger lickin' goods? Look no further. Quite a drive away from downtown Nashville but the biscuits make it worth it!
The Old School
5022 Old Hydes Ferry PikeOne of my go-to brunch spots. Reservations recommended.
Have a sweet tooth? This donut jaunt is in East Nashville and will satisfy your every craving with their 100 layer donuts.
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Five Daughters Bakery 12th South
1110 Caruthers AveHave a sweet tooth? This donut jaunt is in East Nashville and will satisfy your every craving with their 100 layer donuts.
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveMy go-to coffee shop in the neighborhood.
Frothy Monkey
2509 12th Ave SA classic - my mom would eat every meal here if she could! The matzoh ball soup and their pickles are just what the doctor ordered... every... time...
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Noshville Delicatessen
4014 Hillsboro CirA classic - my mom would eat every meal here if she could! The matzoh ball soup and their pickles are just what the doctor ordered... every... time...
Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SMy favorite brunch spot in East Nash. Trendy, cute, and amazing. The triple crown.
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Cafe Roze
1115 Porter RdMy favorite brunch spot in East Nash. Trendy, cute, and amazing. The triple crown.
Considering that juice cleanse after a gluttonous weekend? Look no further for a local East Nash juice and acai spot.
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The Urban Juicer
1009 Gallatin AveConsidering that juice cleanse after a gluttonous weekend? Look no further for a local East Nash juice and acai spot.
If you don't know, now you know.
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Midtown Nashville, TN
112 19th Ave SIf you don't know, now you know.
My go-to dinner spot. Amazing ambiance, even better food. Get the sausage+biscuit appetizer. You're welcome. (reservations recommended).
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5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NMy go-to dinner spot. Amazing ambiance, even better food. Get the sausage+biscuit appetizer. You're welcome. (reservations recommended).
Great spot for a date night, girl's night, or impressing your parents with the cuisine that Nash has to offer. Reservations required.
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Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StGreat spot for a date night, girl's night, or impressing your parents with the cuisine that Nash has to offer. Reservations required.
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NBrunch/Dinner spot - cute and trendy.
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NFamily style. Southern. Gluttonous. Enjoy!
bartaco
2526 12th Ave SMoto
1120 McGavock StGreat spot for upscale Italian. Reservations recommended.
Virago
1120 McGavock StGreat sushi spot. Reservations recommended.
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NGood upscale indian spot w/ great cocktails.
Great dinner spot for date night or a girl's night out! Reservations recommended.
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The 404 Kitchen
507 12th Ave SGreat dinner spot for date night or a girl's night out! Reservations recommended.
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StGreat BBQ joint nearby in East Nashville.
Peg Leg Porker BBQ
903 Gleaves StBBQ spot.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SOne of Nashville's best BBQ spots.
My go-to neighborhood dinner out - quaint place in East Nashville with an evolving menu.
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Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StMy go-to neighborhood dinner out - quaint place in East Nashville with an evolving menu.
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StLocal pizza spot. Get the garlic knots!
Burger & Beer parlor in East Nashville with a biergarten - great for a sunny day
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveBurger & Beer parlor in East Nashville with a biergarten - great for a sunny day
Kitchen Notes
250 Rep. John Lewis Way SGreat dinner spot. Reservations recommended.
Whiskey Kitchen
118 12th Ave SGreat dinner spot. Reservations recommended.
Italian market right at the corner - great for a take home meal. The cheesecake is to die for!
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Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen
2905 Gallatin PikeItalian market right at the corner - great for a take home meal. The cheesecake is to die for!
El Jaliciense
3225 Gallatin PikeAuthentic, no-frills, Mexican right around the corner!
Lets play!
Here is a list of some of my favorite spots - bars, spas, hiking trails - and other day excursions!
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StTootsies Orchid Lounge
422 BroadwayFGL House
120 3rd Ave SNudie's Honky Tonk
409 BroadwayBe sure to grab a picture from the rooftop!
Always some of the best live music. Great place to start the night (or after a Preds win)!
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Rippy's Bar & Grill
429 BroadwayAlways some of the best live music. Great place to start the night (or after a Preds win)!
Honky Tonk Central
329 BroadwayJason Aldean's Kitchen + Rooftop Bar
307 BroadwayPerfect rooftop bar on a nice day.
Broadway Brewhouse Downtown
317 BroadwayGet the bushwacker!
Losers Bar and Grill-Nashville
1911 Division StMid-town fav
Losers Bar and Grill-Nashville
1911 Division StMid-town fav
The Red Door Saloon
1816 Division StMid-town bar.
Awesome beer hall right outside of the Sounds stadium in Germantown
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Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
1004 4th Ave NAwesome beer hall right outside of the Sounds stadium in Germantown
Santa's Pub
2225 Bransford AveGo-to karaoke spot... off the beaten path.
Great for pre-dinner cocktails or tapas, in East Nash
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Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th StGreat for pre-dinner cocktails or tapas, in East Nash
Little Harpeth Brewing
5901 California AvenueBrewery
East Nashville Beer Works
320 E Trinity LnLocal brewery a walk away...
Yazoo Brewing Company
900 River Bluff DriveJackalope Brewing Company - The Ranch
429B Houston StAcme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayGreat views on the rooftop!
Thompson Nashville
401 11th Ave SGreat rooftop bar/views of downtown.
Great rooftop bar/views of downtown.
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Noelle, Nashville, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
200 4th Ave NGreat rooftop bar/views of downtown.
Great rooftop overlooking the river; great place for gameday!
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The George Jones
128 2nd Ave NGreat rooftop overlooking the river; great place for gameday!
Nice excursion out to a local winery on stunning grounds - worth it!
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Arrington Vineyards
6211 Patton RdNice excursion out to a local winery on stunning grounds - worth it!
Cummins Falls
Up for a hike and a drive? This is your spot.
Franklin has alot to offer - shops, restaurants - on a very cute main street. Nice day excursion if you're looking to get out of town.
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Franklin
Franklin has alot to offer - shops, restaurants - on a very cute main street. Nice day excursion if you're looking to get out of town.
A 90 min drive to see where the magic happens! Nice day trip if you're looking to get out of town.
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Jack Daniel's Distillery Visitor Center
133 Lynchburg HwyA 90 min drive to see where the magic happens! Nice day trip if you're looking to get out of town.
Is it a great day for baseball? Get some Sounds tickets and enjoy!
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Nashville Sounds
19 Jackson StIs it a great day for baseball? Get some Sounds tickets and enjoy!
Head over to Blue Moon Marina to rent some Paddle Boards and cruise down the river.
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Blue Moon Waterfront Grille
525 Basswood DrHead over to Blue Moon Marina to rent some Paddle Boards and cruise down the river.
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdOne of my favorite hiking trails...
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdEasy 3 mile loop on stunning grounds!
Get tickets in advance! They sell out quickly... a staple here in Nashville.
Blue Bird Cafe - Pulaski TN
124 S 1st StGet tickets in advance! They sell out quickly... a staple here in Nashville.
Another great spot for the singer-songwriter, live experience. Get tickets in advance!
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Listening Room Cafe
618 4th Ave SAnother great spot for the singer-songwriter, live experience. Get tickets in advance!
Looking to be active on a nice day while drinking? Our Topgolf has great views of the city and hosts live music events.
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Topgolf
500 Cowan StLooking to be active on a nice day while drinking? Our Topgolf has great views of the city and hosts live music events.
Cheekwood Estate and Gardens
1200 Forrest Park DrEscape Day Spa and Salon
6000 TN-100Best spa in Nashville, hands down.
Spa Haus Nashville
2811 Columbine PlMy go-to for a facial!
Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave SCheck the calendar - great outdoor amphitheater
Go for a show or for a tour... this is one of the only tours I recommend in the city.
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave NGo for a show or for a tour... this is one of the only tours I recommend in the city.
Check the calendar to see who is playing while you're in town! You never know who might show up... only a 10 min drive away.
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Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland DrCheck the calendar to see who is playing while you're in town! You never know who might show up... only a 10 min drive away.
Hot Yoga of East Nashville
807 Main StMy go-to local yoga spot, just down the road.