Eat Local Guide
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WATERMARK
Watermark Restaurant presents a classically prepared, Southern-French inspired menu with warm, professional service. They boast a comprehensive wine list, private event space and rooftop patio dining with romantic views of the Nashville skyline.
watermark-restaurant.com
615-254-2000 | @watermarkrestaurant
URBAN COOKHOUSE
Most of our menu items are under $10 with options for brunch, lunch, happy hour, & dinner plus beer, wine & specialty drinks. No reservations required and large parties are welcome! Buy local, eat Urban.
urbancookhouse.com | 615-953-6449
@urbancookhouse
VIRAGO
Artistic cuisine, creative mixology, and a sixty label sake list. Every week, Virago features Maki Sake Monday: half-price sushi and 2-for-1 cocktails.
mstreetnashville.com
615-254-1902 | @viragonashville
2|22
2|22, a full-service restaurant located in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, proudly serves a locally sourced menu of southern dishes offered by Executive Chef Bobby Hammock.
countrymusichalloffame.org/222
615-291-6759 | @countrymusichof
SAINT AÑEJO
MStreet’s premiere Mexican restaurant, featuring inspired Mexican cuisine, Latin mixology, and a premium tequila and mezcal menu of over 120 labels. Experience their award-winning brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
mstreetnashville.com | 615-736-5301
@saintanejo
TEMPERED CAFÉ & CHOCOLATE
Tempered Café and Chocolate is known for small batch, handmade chocolates. We also serve sandwiches, cocktails, & whiskey/ chocolate and wine/chocolate pairings!
temperednashville.com | 615-454-5432
@TemperedIndulge
UP, A ROOFTOP LOUNGE
UP, a Rooftop Lounge focuses on upscale, made-from-scratch libations with an eclectic dining menu. Our unique rooftop lounge, perched atop the Fairfield Inn & Suites in the Gulch, features inside and outside seating with magnificent views of the downtown Nashville skyline.
uprooftoplounge.com | 615-690-1722
@uprooftoplounge
URBAN JUICER
The Urban Juicer is Nashville’s juice bar. We offer everything from made to order juices & smoothies to multi-day juice cleanses. Come visit us on 8th Ave S. or our newest location in East Nashville!
theurbanjuicer.com | 615-891-3311
@TheUrbanJuicer
EIGHTH & ROAST
Eighth and Roast is Nashville’s premier destination for exclusive hand selected single origin coffees, importing and roasting the finest coffee from around the world. Drink selection includes our finely crafted drinks and the sublime NitroCoffee. Eighth and Roast. Coffee. Inspired.
roastinc.com | 615-730-8074
@eighthandroast
HARVEST AT HOMESTEAD
Our farm-to-fork dishes marry the greatest of Tuscany-inspired fare with a dollop of Southern flair. Browse the extensive wine list, sip a craft cocktails, or relax in a rocking chair on our front porch. Welcome home.
homesteadmanor.com | 615-538-6113
@homesteadmanor
MOTO
Moto features inspired rustic-modern Italian cuisine. The large bar and lounge area welcomes guests into its ‘enoteca’ inspired environment. Moto Mondays (5–9 pm) includes Chef’s tour of bites and wine.
mstreetnashville.com
615-736-5305 | @motonashville
MIEL RESTAURANT
Miel Restaurant embodies all that is seasonal & local with service that is gracious and attentive to detail. This classically inspired, refined bistro offers happy hour at the bar, dining on the patio, and special events in the BARN, their private dining room.
mielrestaurant.com | 615-298-3663
@mielrestaurant
TENNESSEE BREW WORKS
Join us for top-quality food in a relaxed setting at the only chef-driven taproom that we know of. Paired with a beer or kombucha from one of our 12 taps, it’s the recipe for a perfect afternoon.
tnbrew.com | 615-436-0050
@tnbrewworks
THE BEER PALE
24 carefully curated craft beers, a big garage door & beautiful patio, plus food featuring ingredients from our neighbors at Porter Road Butcher. Brunch Sat & Sun 11-2... Freak out, y’all.
thebeerpale.com | 615-454-6887
@thebeerpale
NOMZILLA
At Nomzilla sushi et cetera, we emphasize the “et cetera” because we challenge culinary norms and provide our guests with the optimal nomlicious experience. Located in vibrant East Nashville community, we offer an ideal setting for folks with mild to adventurous palettes.
nomzilla.com | 615-712-7409 | @nomzilla
EDLEY’S BAR-B-QUE
Edley’s Bar-B-Que is the spot for all barbecue-eating, good-times lovin’ Nashvillians. Come see us in 12 South or East Nashville, and get the best barbecue in town!
edleysbbq.com | 615-953-2951
@edleysbbq
LUCKY BAMBOO
Lucky Bamboo offers authentic Chinese in the heart of Nashville. Come and join us for Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine. Hotpot and traditional dim sum are served, and we also offer a gluten free and vegan menu. BYOB, no corking fee.
luckybamboochinabistro.com
615-760-5930 | @luckybamboonash
URBAN GRUB
Urban Grub is a casual fine dining spot in the 12 South district. From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh oysters, house-made pasta, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.
urbangrub.net | 615-679-9342
@urban_grub
CAPITOL GRILLE
Relaxed and low key, the Capitol Grille in Nashville’s Hermitage Hotel is inspired by cultural sustainability. Executive Chef & Farmer Tyler Brown uses local ingredients & modern techniques to pay homage to historic Southern cuisine.
capitolgrillenashville.com | 615-345-7116
@capitolgrille
312 PIZZA CO.
312 Pizza Company serves authentic Chicago cuisine with the deep dish pizza being the star. Enjoy a craft beer or cocktail on our new patio!
312pizzaco.com
615-730-7888 | @312PizaCo
PICNIC CAFÉ
Picnic Café has been a Nashville institution for 33 years. Our menu includes delicious breakfast and lunch options. We also offer a variety of takeout items and gourmet dinners. Please come in and try our famous chicken salad and Picnic Punch!
thepicniccafe.com | 615-297-5398
FOX’S DONUT DEN
Donut Den started in 1973, and has been making the best donuts in town ever since. You can find classic donuts from apple fritters (rated best in the nation) to hip and trendy croissant donuts (aka cronuts). Located in the heart of Green Hills, you’ll love the retro vibe of this shop.
615-385-1021 | @foxsdonutden
SOLE MIO
Sole Mio is a locally-owned, Italianowned restaurant, in the heart of downtown for 20 years. For dinner before the symphony, or just for lunch—we treat you like family!
solemionashville.com | 615-256-4013
@solemionash
FLATROCK COFFEE
A perfect place to start your day with fine coffee and tea. We also serve local beer from Black Abbey and freshly prepared food, from muffins to authentic Cuban sandwiches. Join us!
flatrockcoffee.com | 615-678-6204
@flatrockcoffee