Nashville is a beautiful city that has just recently been revamped as a, “foodie city,” per say. We’ve become a mecca for those driven by their taste buds with new restaurants and food trucks popping up everywhere. But what restaurants truly define this town? What places do the locals visit, where do we go late on a Friday night? Well. You’re about to find about.
- Hermitage Café
Hermitage Cafe - Facebook
BahiaDelr - TripAdvisor Located in SoBro, this greasy spoon holds quirky hours and is the best way to sop up an evening spent at a honkytonk. It’s been around for ages, and their pancakes are AMAZING. (71 Hermitage Avenue)
- Nashville Biscuit House
Daniel Ziemans - Flickr
KB Wilkerson - TripAdvisor This tiny east Nashville establishment is great if you’re a fan of fluffy, flaky biscuits (who isn’t?) or in a hurry - there’s a drive thru window! We recommend their breakfast sandwiches or anything with sausage gravy. It’s some of the best in the city! (805 Gallatin Ave)
- The Patterson House
nkdp - TripAdvisor The speakeasy vibe at the renowned Patterson House is carried through from their lack of signage outside to their library waiting room. This is a fancy spot perfect for a sit-down date or drinks with your best friend - bring your heels! (1711 Division Street)
- The Catbird Seat
Tyler Neu - Flickr
Mary Alice - TripAdvisor With only a handful of spots around THIS kitchen-based table, you can watch renowned chefs create your stunning meal THEN indulge. The Catbird Seat has received rave national recognition, so you’ll need to make your reservations early. (1711 Division Street)
- Rotier’s Restaurant
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Vanessa A - TripAdvisor This old-fashioned restaurant has been around for ages, fostering a love of country music stars and young college kids alike. We recommend their hamburger on french bread - you’ll have to try it out! (2413 Elliston Place)
- Edley’s Bar-B-Que
Edley’s Bar-B-Que - Facebook
Romyn - TripAdvisor There are various locations for Edley’s, and this fun, delicious spot is great for a family dinner or drinks with friends. Even their brisket tacos are to die for - tacos! In a bbq joint! Indulge in a bushwacker or banana cream pie, but the key word is: indulge. (Various)
- Mas Tacos Por Favor
Mas Tacos Por Favor - Facebook
pbarone - TripAdvisor At $3 a taco, you can understand why the young folk of Nashville fall all over themselves waiting in line for a fried avocado taco at Mas Tacos. This east Nashville establishment grew from just a food truck to a brick-and-mortar location, making it one of the most trafficked spots in the city. (732 Mcferrin Ave)
- Rolf & Daughters
Rolf & Daughters - Facebook
ramon1234 - TripAdvisor This fun and inventive spot in Germantown is the best place in the city for a date. Located in an industrial loft space, Italian dishes get a sweet southern spin. (700 Taylor Street)
- Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack
Alberto Cabello - Flickr
Prince’s Hot Chicken - Facebook Known as the best hot chicken in the city, this modest and eccentric spot is where the locals go for their hot chicken fix. (123 Ewing Drive)
- Pancake Pantry
Celeste Limmell - Flickr
Pancake Pantry - Facebook Long lines flank the outside of Pancake Pantry during the weekend, but if you get there early you can enjoy a fluffy bunch of pancakes before the crowds. A Nashville classic, you’ll be on a carb-based cloud 9 for the rest of the day. (1796 21st Ave S)
- Loveless Café
jshuyun - Flickr
Loveless Cafe - Facebook The quintessential Loveless Cafe has been going strong since the fifties, serving up their secret recipe biscuits and thick cut country ham with abandon. This is the one restaurant in Tennessee you simply can’t miss - and Nashville has it. (8400 Tennessee Highway 100)
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Hermitage Cafe - Facebook
BahiaDelr - TripAdvisor
Located in SoBro, this greasy spoon holds quirky hours and is the best way to sop up an evening spent at a honkytonk. It’s been around for ages, and their pancakes are AMAZING. (71 Hermitage Avenue)
Daniel Ziemans - Flickr
KB Wilkerson - TripAdvisor
This tiny east Nashville establishment is great if you’re a fan of fluffy, flaky biscuits (who isn’t?) or in a hurry - there’s a drive thru window! We recommend their breakfast sandwiches or anything with sausage gravy. It’s some of the best in the city! (805 Gallatin Ave)
nkdp - TripAdvisor
The speakeasy vibe at the renowned Patterson House is carried through from their lack of signage outside to their library waiting room. This is a fancy spot perfect for a sit-down date or drinks with your best friend - bring your heels! (1711 Division Street)
Tyler Neu - Flickr
Mary Alice - TripAdvisor
With only a handful of spots around THIS kitchen-based table, you can watch renowned chefs create your stunning meal THEN indulge. The Catbird Seat has received rave national recognition, so you’ll need to make your reservations early. (1711 Division Street)
Brent Moore - Flickr
Vanessa A - TripAdvisor
This old-fashioned restaurant has been around for ages, fostering a love of country music stars and young college kids alike. We recommend their hamburger on french bread - you’ll have to try it out! (2413 Elliston Place)
Edley’s Bar-B-Que - Facebook
Romyn - TripAdvisor
There are various locations for Edley’s, and this fun, delicious spot is great for a family dinner or drinks with friends. Even their brisket tacos are to die for - tacos! In a bbq joint! Indulge in a bushwacker or banana cream pie, but the key word is: indulge. (Various)
Mas Tacos Por Favor - Facebook
pbarone - TripAdvisor
At $3 a taco, you can understand why the young folk of Nashville fall all over themselves waiting in line for a fried avocado taco at Mas Tacos. This east Nashville establishment grew from just a food truck to a brick-and-mortar location, making it one of the most trafficked spots in the city. (732 Mcferrin Ave)
Rolf & Daughters - Facebook
ramon1234 - TripAdvisor
This fun and inventive spot in Germantown is the best place in the city for a date. Located in an industrial loft space, Italian dishes get a sweet southern spin. (700 Taylor Street)
Alberto Cabello - Flickr
Prince’s Hot Chicken - Facebook
Known as the best hot chicken in the city, this modest and eccentric spot is where the locals go for their hot chicken fix. (123 Ewing Drive)
Celeste Limmell - Flickr
Pancake Pantry - Facebook
Long lines flank the outside of Pancake Pantry during the weekend, but if you get there early you can enjoy a fluffy bunch of pancakes before the crowds. A Nashville classic, you’ll be on a carb-based cloud 9 for the rest of the day. (1796 21st Ave S)
jshuyun - Flickr
Loveless Cafe - Facebook
The quintessential Loveless Cafe has been going strong since the fifties, serving up their secret recipe biscuits and thick cut country ham with abandon. This is the one restaurant in Tennessee you simply can’t miss - and Nashville has it. (8400 Tennessee Highway 100)
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