Superica
In the mood for some amazing Tex-Mex in one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods? Superica is the place! Great for a date night or a girls’ night out.
In the mood for some amazing Tex-Mex in one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods? Superica is the place! The vibe here is somewhat upscale and fun but not “wild”. They have an adorable inside as well as the cutest outdoor patio (with a ping pong table!) You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu; every single food item and cocktail is made to perfection.
Local’s tip: They don’t take reservations and there’s usually a wait, BUT you can join the waitlist online on their website (awesome!) and go get a drink nearby while you wait (L.A. Jackson rooftop or The Pub would be my choice)! Or, go straight to the bar where seating is first come, first served.
Local’s tip #2: I always recommend taking an Uber/Lyft, especially if you’re drinking. The Gulch and neighborhoods close to downtown are busy during the weekends. However, if you do drive, park in the parking garage located right beside Superica. This parking garage is lesser known and never as crowded. You pay by downloading an App. It’s really easy!
Local’s tip #3: Order the “Bridal Party Shot”. It’s not on the menu and your server will have to find the bartender who knows how to make it. It’s a delicious, semi-sweet “shooter” shot that will take your night out to the next level!
Cheese enchiladas with rice and beans and an “O.G. Margarita”.
website
hours
MON – THU: 4:30 – 10 PM
FRI – SUN: 5 – 10 PM
Brunch
SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS : 10 am 3 pm
address
605 Overton St.
Nashville TN 37203
Emmy Squared
Emmy Squared is my favorite pizza place in Nashville. There, I said it.
Emmy Squared is my favorite pizza place in Nashville. There, I said it. I’m usually a thin-slice girl, but their thick, soft-but-crunchy, Detroit-style pizza has me questioning my loyalty to the New York style. They have three locations: Green Hills, The Gulch, and Germantown. The one in The Gulch is small, so I recommend making reservations for that one on peak days, although reservations aren’t required. My favorite things on the menu are the “Classic” pizza and the “Emmy” pizza, the Cheesy Garlic Sticks, and the “Zia” Waffle Fries that come topped with hatch chili pimento cheese, scallions, Bentonʼs bacon, and ranch. Some people love the “Le Big Matt” Burger, but I much prefer the pizza. You’ll just have to try everything, so you can decide for yourself what you like best.
The “Classic”
The “Zia Waffle Fries”
hours & locations
Green Hills
3821 Green Hills Village Drive, Nashville, TN 37215
Sunday - Thursday: 12 - 9PM
Friday + Saturday: 12 - 10PM
Indoor dining, heated outdoor patio dining, to-go + delivery:
Free parking is available on the theater level parking garage
The Gulch
404 12th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
Sunday - Thursday: 12 - 9PM
Friday + Saturday: 12 - 10PM
Indoor dining, heated outdoor patio dining, to-go + delivery:
Germantown (coming May 2021)
Gertie's Bar
Grab a cocktail at Gertie’s Bar before dinner. You won’t be disappointed!
Whenever I say, “Let’s go to Gertie’s Bar”, anyone I’m with says “Where’s that?” It’s right in the middle of everything but somehow gets overlooked! Located in The Gulch, below “404 Kitchen”, is Gertie’s Bar. People think it’s simply 404 Kitchen, but it’s actually called Gertie’s Bar. You can order food off of the 404 Kitchen menu, but I like sticking to cocktails before dinner somewhere else. Their cocktails are fun, creative, and always really good. The cool lighting and boozy cocktails make for a great date night pre-dinner spot.
website
hours
Tues - Thurs 5pm - 9pm
Fri - Sat 5pm - 10pm
address
507 12th Avenue South. Nashville, TN 37203
Downstairs from The 404 Kitchen
First Floor
The Pub
Go with a Guinness and some wings or order some red wine and the salmon… there’s no wrong way to do it!
The Pub makes me feel like I’m in England; they have traditional pub fare, British decor, and it’s humongous but somehow cozy. I love the dim lighting and great service. Sometimes they have live music, too! Go with a Guinness and some wings or order some red wine and the salmon… there’s no wrong way to do it!
Website
Hours
Mon-Thu: 11am-10pm
Fri-Sun: 10am-10pm
Happy Hour: M-F 3pm-7pm
Location
400 11th Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203
St. Añejo
Fun, busy, atmosphere with amazing margaritas and queso dip!
St. Añejo is always poppin’. It seems like there is always a super long wait, but since they grab your number and text you when your table is ready, you can simply hop to another bar to grab a drink while you wait. (Keep in mind they only give you 5 minutes to claim your table so don’t wander too far). Last time I went they were serving margaritas while you waited, and that was amazing! Keep in mind they only take reservations for groups of 6-8. Another option while waiting for your table is walking around and taking pictures by the murals while you wait. I’ll be honest… everyone LOVES the food so maybe I’m weird, but honestly… the food is just OK to me (well, their queso dip is really good!). I LOVE their margaritas (I always get the “Golden Coast” which is the skinny margarita i.e, they don’t put as much crap in it). And their atmosphere is really fun. On weekends it can get loud and rowdy, just to warn ya! If you’re not a grandma like me, you may even like that. They also serve brunch on Saturday and Sunday!
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Hours
Monday-Thursday — 4 pm-11 pm
Friday— 11 am-11 pm
Saturday— 10 am-11 pm
Sunday — 10 am-4 pm
BRUNCH
Saturday— 10 am-3 pm
Sunday— 10 am-4 pm
HORA DEL SOL
Monday-Thursday — 4 pm-6 pm
Friday — 2 pm-6 pm
Half-price pitchers + buckets of beer
(5-for-3)
TEQUILA TUESDAY
Tuesdays — 4 pm-11 pm
Half off tequila flights
Enjoy 2 oz pour of all tequila at a 1 oz value
Address
1120 McGavock Street Nashville, TN 37203
The Chef and I
The Chef and I offers “innovative cuisine in a fun environment.” I love it because they serve brunch EVERY DAY from 10:30-2; it’s a great place to grab Bottomless Mimosas or a Brunch Mimosa Bucket.
The Chef and I offers “innovative cuisine in a fun environment.” This fancy place is small and intimate, and you get to watch the chef make your food! For weekend brunch, they offer Bottomless Mimosas or a Brunch Mimosa Bucket (picture below) which comes with a bottle of champagne and a variety of juices to make your own mimosas! You’ll have a hard time deciding what to pick to eat due to all the delectable items on the menu such as Duck and Waffles, the Classic Breakfast, and the Spiced Shrimp & Grits. If you need an amazing date night spot, head here for dinner. You can get a 5 or 7 course chef’s tasting (highly recommend!) or order an entree alone such as Jumbo Sea Scallops, Crispy Duck Breast, or Wild Caught Fresh Fish. Reservations are recommended.
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Hours
Brunch
Friday - Sunday 10:30am to 3pm
Dinner
Sunday - Saturday 4pm to 10pm
Happy Hour
Every day from 4pm to 6pm
Address
Biscuit Love
Biscuit Love is just what it sounds like… southern biscuits and one of the best breakfasts you can get in Nashville.
Biscuit Love is just what it sounds like… southern biscuits and one of the best breakfasts you can get in Nashville. They’re open for breakfast and lunch and both locations are always packed, but it’s worth the wait. Right now due to Covid, they have curbside pick-up available, so that’s awesome! Although their biscuits are wonderful, they also have a lot of other amazing food options: pictured below are the “Bonuts”: fried biscuit dough tossed in sugar, topped with lemon mascarpone, served over blueberry compote. OMG… so good. They also have coffee, cocktails, and beer!
The “Princess”: Buttermilk Biscuit topped with Nashville-style Spicy Boneless “Hot Chicken” Thigh, pickles, and mustard
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Hours
We are open daily from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm. We are serving a limited menu at this time. Please check website for the latest updates.
Locations
BISCUIT LOVE in HILLSBORO VILLAGE
2001 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
BISCUIT LOVE in the GULCH
The Mockingbird
The Mockingbird in the Gulch is a great place for brunch with the girls or date night! Their famous “Punchin’ Bag” is a hibiscus lemon punch with your choice of booze served in a bag!
The Mockingbird in the Gulch is a great place for brunch with the girls or date night! I recommend making reservations because they get really busy during peak days and hours. Their famous “Punchin’ Bag” is a hibiscus lemon punch with your choice of booze served in a bag! While not very environmentally friendly… it does make you feel like you’re a kid drinking out of a capri-sun and is delicious. During brunch they serve “Bubbles in a Bag” which is the daily punch spiked with champagne.
From the casual totchos (which you know that’s what I ordered) to a fancy NY Strip, their menu has a huge range and lots of unique options. Get the double cheeseburger or go for the seared mahi mahi. Brunch options are extensive and include pastries, classic breakfast options, breakfast tacos, and fried chicken and biscuits. I can’t decide which is cuter… the patio or the indoor decor. You won’t be disappointed with either!
We chose to sit on the patio this time!
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Hours: (check website above for updates)
Hey Friends! We have opened our dining room with all current COVID19 safety guidelines being followed. Hours will be changing in the future as we get further restrictions lifted through health officials and their recommended procedures in the combat of COVID19.
DINING ROOM & PATIO NOW OPEN
WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY 4pm-9pm
SATURDAY BRUNCH 10:30am-2:30pm
Address:
121A 12TH AVENUE NORTH
NASHVILLE, TN 37203
Barista Parlor
Barista Parlor is a modern, bright, and minimalist-styled coffee shop if you need some caffeine, breakfast, or a spot to get some work done.
Barista Parlor is a modern, bright, and minimalist-styled coffee shop if you need some caffeine, breakfast, or a spot to get some work done. They have four locations, one in East Nashville, one in the Gulch, one in Germantown, and one in North Gulch. If you’re looking for space, lots of parking, and patio seating go to the East Nashville location. If you like a more intimate and upbeat vibe check out the other three. They have small parking lots that are usually full but street parking is always available.
I always go with an almond milk latte, and my husband went for an iced latte. YUM!
MENU: CLICK HERE
*This menu is for the Gulch location
Hours
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Locations
East Nashville
519B Gallatin Ave Nashville, TN 37206
Gulch
610 Magazine St Nashville, TN 37203
Germantown
1230 4th Ave N Nashville, TN 37208
North Gulch (temporarily closed)
1200 Clinton St #25 Nashville, TN 37203
Rudy's Jazz Room
Cocktails and jazz in a low-lit basement… so cool!
*Note: As of right now, Rudy’s Jazz Room is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. Check their website for updates.
We stumbled into Rudy’s Jazz Room accidentally one night and had such a fun time. It was packed! We were lucky to grab a ticket and a seat at the bar. Cocktails and jazz in a low-lit basement… so cool! From what I know, sometimes there are covers and sometimes there aren’t. You can check on their website which band is playing and if you need to bring cash.
MENU: CLICK HERE
Hours
Sun: 11am-12:30am
Mon-Wed: 5pm-12am
Thurs: 5pm-1am
Friday: 5pm-2am
Saturday: 11am-2am
Address
L.A. Jackson
L.A. Jackson in the Gulch is a fancy rooftop bar at the top of the Thompson Hotel and oh my, it is wonderful.
L.A. Jackson in the Gulch is a fancy rooftop bar at the top of the Thompson Hotel and oh my, it is wonderful. Go through the doors of the Thompson Hotel and find the elevators to the right to access the rooftop. Don’t forget your ID… they care EVERYONE, even grandmas and are 21+ only.
The views of the city are incredible; wear a cute outfit and take some photos! This is a great place to go for a girls’ night out. Order a fancy cocktail and split a double cheeseburger and fries… trust me. Let them know if you’re celebrating a special event like a birthday… they might give you free champagne! Oh, and on the weekends they usually have a DJ playing awesome early 2000’s hits.
website
hours
Monday — Thursday
4pm - midnight
Friday - Saturday
2pm — 1am
Sunday
2pm - midnight
address
401 11th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37203