My Favorite Nashville Restaurants: Here are some of my favorite restaurants and arguably some of the best restaurants in Nashville from comfortable and laid-back to romantic and cozy. Read on to see if one of them is right for your visit!
STATESIDE KITCHEN
Stateside Kitchen is located in the Dream Nashville hotel off of Printer’s Alley. They showcase seasonal cuisine and in my opinion is the perfect place for brunch! It’s trendy style and natural lit restaurant makes it so inviting to share a mimosa with friends and enjoy a fresh meal.
SPECIAL: Bottomless mimosas ~$32
FAVORITE DISHES: Salmon Caesar Salad, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, and Nashville Smashed Avocado Toast
VIRAGO
If you like sushi and asian cuisine THIS IS THE SPOT FOR YOU. It is the perfect date night spot just off of the Gulch on McGavock. Virago gives off a very romantic vibe with its seductive interior, edgy design, secluded booths, and low lighting.
SPECIAL: Maki Sake Mondays which includes half-price Maki and 2 for 1 Cocktails/Sake
FAVORITE DISH: I always go for the fresh sushi!
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN
It doesn’t get any fresher than True Food Kitchen if you are out in the Green Hills area. I’ve been there so many times! My favorite thing about eating here is I always feel full, but never grossly stuffed, just very refreshed. It’s so light and you can taste how fresh everything is. Even though it’s a chain, it’s a very trendy spot with its cute decor and a boujee atmosphere. Everything I’ve had there has been amazing.
SPECIAL: $5 Off Mondays
FAVORITE DISHES: Shrimp Tacos, Turkey Burger, and Teriyaki Quinoa Bowl
THE DUTCH
The Dutch in the W hotel in the Gulch is known for its outstanding cuisine. The chef is award-winning from New York. Not only is the food fabulous, but it’s a great date-night location. The restaurant can be a bit loud but the decor and design is very sophisticated and high-end, offering an elegant atmosphere.
FAVORITE DISHES: Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Steamed Red Snapper
SUPERICA
Don’t want to dress up, but you want to go to a trendy restaurant? Superica is a really good Tex-Mex option located in the Gulch as well. It’s a very chill place to go out to dinner with friends or family, and you may even run into a celebrity like Blake Shelton (haha… my favorite memory at Superica).
FAVORITE DISH: Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
ASSEMBLY FOOD HALL
Located right on Fifth and Broadway, this is a great location to hit before a night out on Broadway or to find some entertainment without going to the bars. The Assembly Food Hall is a central hub full of many different restaurants, bars, and even a rooftop. You have the option to eat as fancy or casual as you would like. Going to Assembly Food Hall will give you the true Nashville Vibe and is a great place to people watch.
CAFE INTERMEZZO
Café Intermezzo is personally my favorite restaurant in Nashville just south of Broadway. The atmosphere is very elegant and romantic. It is a phenomenal date-night spot and has incredible Italian cuisine. It offers great European pastries and great service. The restaurant isn’t that big so you get a very private feel in a perfect date night movie scene. It has a more friendly family-operated vibe that I highly recommend!
FAVORITE DISH: Spicy Tortellini
PINEWOOD SOCIAL
This is a great restaurant to go to with a group of friends, family, or even just a date night that’s close to the Ascend Amphitheater on the river bank. Not only is this a cute restaurant, but it can be a whole night or day event. All year round they have their trendy bowling alley, and in the summer, they have a pool where you can hangout and have a drink. You can’t go wrong with taking a trip to Pinewood Social.
FAVORITE DISH: Grilled Chicken Sandwich
