Guidebook for Nashville
Food Scene
Donut Palace
3466 Lebanon PikeThey have great (and cheap!) croissant donuts
Dusit Thai
5532 Old Hickory BlvdFantastic Thai food with very reasonably priced lunch specials
First Watch
3879 Lebanon PikeTons of great breakfast and brunch options
Fantastic local barbecue. They're especially known for their brisket and chicken wings. (Even if you're not a huge fan of wings, you'll love them. Try them with the Alabama White sauce.)
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SFantastic local barbecue. They're especially known for their brisket and chicken wings. (Even if you're not a huge fan of wings, you'll love them. Try them with the Alabama White sauce.)
Favorite Indian food in all of Nashville and surrounding area. (And we LOVE Indian food.) Try the Samosas, Paneer Butter Masala and Bhindi Masala.
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Persis Biryani Indian Grill
630 S Mt Juliet RdFavorite Indian food in all of Nashville and surrounding area. (And we LOVE Indian food.) Try the Samosas, Paneer Butter Masala and Bhindi Masala.
Favorite restaurant in Nashville, hands down. Fantastic wine and cocktails, and the entire food menu is always spot on.
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The 404 Kitchen
507 12th Ave SFavorite restaurant in Nashville, hands down. Fantastic wine and cocktails, and the entire food menu is always spot on.
Fox's Donut Den
3900 Hillsboro PikeFantastic classic doughnuts from an old Nashville staple.
Despite all the new coffee shops that pop up in Nashville, Crema continues to be my all-time favorite. Wonderful people and stellar coffee.
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CREMA
15 Hermitage AveDespite all the new coffee shops that pop up in Nashville, Crema continues to be my all-time favorite. Wonderful people and stellar coffee.
Great coffee and an even better food menu — and they're now serving cocktails too!
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Steadfast Coffee
603 Taylor StGreat coffee and an even better food menu — and they're now serving cocktails too!
Especially great for brunch on the weekends, Pinewood has everything from great food, Crema coffee and cocktails to a bowling alley and outdoor pool and bar.
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Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StEspecially great for brunch on the weekends, Pinewood has everything from great food, Crema coffee and cocktails to a bowling alley and outdoor pool and bar.
Otaku Ramen
1104 Division StUnbelievable ramen and hot chicken buns
Little Octopus
505 12th Ave SSuper inventive food. Try the avocado...
Great brunch spot, although it gets pretty crowded. Be prepared to go early or wait for a table.
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Marché Artisan Foods
1000 Main StGreat brunch spot, although it gets pretty crowded. Be prepared to go early or wait for a table.
Bagel Face Bakery
700 Main StGreat local bagels. Try to lox with cream cheese.
A little rough around the edges, but this is easily some of the best Thai food in Nashville.
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Thai Phooket
207 Woodland StA little rough around the edges, but this is easily some of the best Thai food in Nashville.
Everything is good here — queso, guacamole, tacos, tostadas, salads — especially the margaritas. It's only a block from the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge, so make sure to head over after you grab a bite.
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Bakersfield
201 3rd Ave SEverything is good here — queso, guacamole, tacos, tostadas, salads — especially the margaritas. It's only a block from the Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge, so make sure to head over after you grab a bite.
The closest to authentic Italian pizza I've had outside Italy. They have great classics, but I always go for whatever crazy pizza they have on special. (I had pickled green strawberries on a pizza one time, and I still think about how unexpectedly delicious it was.)
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Bella Nashville Pizzeria
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdThe closest to authentic Italian pizza I've had outside Italy. They have great classics, but I always go for whatever crazy pizza they have on special. (I had pickled green strawberries on a pizza one time, and I still think about how unexpectedly delicious it was.)
Burger Up
2901 12th Ave STry the black bean/quinoa burger and the truffle fries.
Favorite Indian buffet in Nashville — especially on Tuesdays. Everything is always super hot and fresh, and each day of the week is different.
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Woodlands Indian Vegetarian Cuisine
3415 West End AveFavorite Indian buffet in Nashville — especially on Tuesdays. Everything is always super hot and fresh, and each day of the week is different.
While this place is located in a strip mall, the sushi is fantastic and super cheap. Make sure to order off the half-price sushi menu, which they have all day every day.
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Ninki
4530 Harding PikeWhile this place is located in a strip mall, the sushi is fantastic and super cheap. Make sure to order off the half-price sushi menu, which they have all day every day.
Best tacos in Nashville. Great elote, soups and agua fresca too. Cash only.
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Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveBest tacos in Nashville. Great elote, soups and agua fresca too. Cash only.
Parks & Nature
Great for a walk or picnic with tons of options including boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, camping, etc.
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Percy Priest Lake
Great for a walk or picnic with tons of options including boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, camping, etc.
Beaman is the perfect place to go for a hike because it isn't overcrowded like Radnor Lake. You'll feel totally removed from the Nashville city life.
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Beaman Park Nature Center
5911 Old Hickory BlvdBeaman is the perfect place to go for a hike because it isn't overcrowded like Radnor Lake. You'll feel totally removed from the Nashville city life.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Oakwood Commons
4670 Lebanon PikeKroger
711 Gallatin Ave Lots of organic options and a good selection of beer
Great stop in Nashville for organic groceries and toiletries.
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The Turnip Truck
701 Woodland StGreat stop in Nashville for organic groceries and toiletries.
Shopping
Target
3171 Lebanon PikeWhile most everything in this shop is pricey, I love browsing here. Tons of unique items and gift ideas.
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Wilder
937 Woodland StreetWhile most everything in this shop is pricey, I love browsing here. Tons of unique items and gift ideas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Easily the best honky-tonk in Nashville. If you're looking for that classic 'Nashville' experience, Robert's is your place.
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Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayEasily the best honky-tonk in Nashville. If you're looking for that classic 'Nashville' experience, Robert's is your place.
My favorite spot for a cocktail. Relaxed vibe and great food — and my favorite patio in Nashville.
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Holland House Bar and Refuge
935 West Eastland AvenueMy favorite spot for a cocktail. Relaxed vibe and great food — and my favorite patio in Nashville.
Sightseeing
Enjoyable walk and a great view of downtown.
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John Seigenthaler-Fußgängerbrücke
Enjoyable walk and a great view of downtown.
Arts & Culture
The Frist is always doing something new, and the exhibits never disappoint.
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Frist Art Museum
919 BroadwayThe Frist is always doing something new, and the exhibits never disappoint.
Cheekwood is a classic old Nashville home with stunning gardens and rotating art exhibits both indoors and out.
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Cheekwood Botanischer Garten
1200 Forrest Park DrCheekwood is a classic old Nashville home with stunning gardens and rotating art exhibits both indoors and out.
If you like history, you'll love this free museum that explores Tennessee's past.
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Tennessee State Museum
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdIf you like history, you'll love this free museum that explores Tennessee's past.