Buttermilk Ranch
One of the newest additions to the 12 South neighborhood is Buttermilk Ranch, an all-day eatery serving breakfast, lunch, pastries, coffee, and cocktails in a bright and lively setting.
One of the newest additions to the 12 South neighborhood is Buttermilk Ranch, an all-day eatery serving breakfast, lunch, pastries, coffee, and cocktails in a bright and lively setting. Order at the counter for take-out or put your name in with the host stand for full service. On the weekend, join the waitlist online and do some shopping nearby while you wait for your table to be ready. Their full-service menu is extensive and includes things like pancakes, biscuits and gravy, flaky croissants, salads, grit bowls, and gluten free options too! The only downside? They’re closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
The “Soft Scramble & Croissant” | $16
Website
Hours
Bakery & Counter Service
Wednesday–Sunday | 8am–4pm
Full Service Dining Room
Wednesday–Sunday | 8am–2pm
Location
Restoration Hardware Cafe
This beautiful cafe is located in a furniture store!
This beautiful cafe is located in a furniture store! Weird, right? It is a hidden gem, located beside the Green Hills Mall. The inside is stunning; probably the most Instagram-worthy spot in Nashville: chandeliers, trees, and a water fountain… this place is fancy.
I highly recommend making reservations as soon as possible, because it books up quickly. Their dinner is great, but I love their brunch the best; the natural light flowing in from the glass ceilings is perfect for photos. Come dressed in your cutest outfit! Before or after brunch, do some shopping at the Green Hills Mall (or in Restoration Hardware!), book an appointment at the Bella E Famosa Spa nearby, or hit up the Greenhouse Bar just down the road.
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
Geist
Geist in Germantown is a great spot to get brunch with the girls or a romantic dinner option.
Geist in Germantown is a great spot to get brunch with the girls or a romantic dinner option. Request to sit on the covered patio “the champagne garden” next to the fireplace or in the chic, brick interior space. This place is perfect for getting a pretty Instagram photo and chowing down on some quality food and drinks. Reservations recommended. Oh, and be sure to check out the bathroom! I love the ~ vibe ~ in there.
A Local’s Tip: If you want to keep the brunch party going, walk to Von Elrod’s beer garden afterwards and get a B.A.M. (Big Ass Mimosa) and a soft pretzel (if you sit in the uncovered beer garden you must order from the bar… there’s no table service out there).
Brunch at Geist is always a good idea!
Biscuits & Gravy
“Coffee & Donuts”: house beignets, coffee pot de creme, & cocoa whip
website
hours
Mon: Closed
Tues-Thurs: 5-10pm
Fri: 5-11pm
Sat: 10am-11pm
Sun: 10am-10pm
address
311 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208
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)
Sonny's Patio Pub & Refuge
Sit on the patio and order some mimosa flights and “Good Mood Food” like pretzel bites with cheese and mustard at Sonny’s in Germantown.
Sit on the patio and order some mimosa flights and “Good Mood Food” like pretzel bites with cheese and mustard at Sonny’s in Germantown. They also have beer flights, margarita flights, and brunch on the weekends! Reservations are available on their website.
website
hours
Tues-Sun: 11am-11pm
HAPPY HOUR
Mon-Thurs: 6-8pm
Friday: 3-8pm
BRUNCH
Sat & Sun: 11am-2pm
location
1322 6th AVE N
NASHVILLE, TN 37208
Urban Grub
Urban Grub in 12 South is a classic, tried-and-true favorite of ours. Great for a romantic dinner or a fun brunch with the girls.
Urban Grub in 12 South is a classic, tried-and-true favorite of ours. Great for a romantic dinner or a fun brunch with the girls. No matter when you decide to go, be sure to make reservations. For dinner, definitely start with a charcuterie board and a cocktail. The Filet Mignon, Stone Oven Mac & Cheese, and the Shrimp & Grits are some of my favorite dinner items. For brunch, go with the sweet and savory Chicken & Waffles or one of the many Benedict options. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 11-3.
Chicken & Waffles… our favorite item on the brunch menu.
Romantic dinners always end with dessert. This is the Mocha Ice Cream with a side of seasonal syrup.
website
hours
Tuesday–Friday
4pm–10pm
Saturday & Sunday
11am–10pm
(Brunch til 3pm)
address
2506 12th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37204
Big Machine Distillery & Tavern
This place is so CUTE! I love their brunch (Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm) and their adorable outdoor patio.
This place is so CUTE! I love their brunch (Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm) and their adorable outdoor patio. They are located in Berry Hill, which has a handful of quaint bars and restaurants, all within walking distance.
website
hours
MON: 11AM-8PM TRIVIA
TUE: 11AM-9PM SINGO!
WED: 11AM-8PM WRITER’S ROUND
THURS: 11AM-10PM TRIVIA
FRI: 11AM-10PM LIVE MUSIC
SAT BRUNCH: 10AM-4PM - DINNER: 5PM-10PM LIVE MUSIC
SUN BRUNCH: 10AM-4PM
location
2824 Bransford Ave, Nashville, TN 37204
Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
Grab a pint of beer or mimosa as big as your head, chow down on a huge homemade pretzel, or go full German and get a bratwurst. I personally love coming here for brunch.
The most German place you can go in Germantown… Von Elrod’s! Grab a pint of beer or mimosa as big as your head, chow down on a huge homemade pretzel, or go full German and get a bratwurst. I personally love coming here for brunch. Choose from malted blueberry pancakes, a breakfast burrito, or sausage balls just to name a few. You can’t go wrong with anything on the brunch menu! They have ample seating inside and outside, so this place is perfect for a large group. They don’t accept reservations for parties less than 15, but you can call ahead (615-866-1620) to put your name on the list 30 minutes prior to your arrival, so that’s cool!
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Hours
MON-WED: 2PM - 9PM
THUR & FRI: 10AM - 10PM
SAT: 9AM - 10PM: (BRUNCH: 9AM - 1PM)
SUN: 9AM - 8PM (BRUNCH: 9AM - 1PM)
Address
1004 4TH AVE N NASHVILLE, TN 37219
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
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
Sky Blue Cafe
Sky Blue Cafe in East Nashville is a teeny tiny, cozy spot to grab an awesome breakfast.
Sky Blue Cafe in East Nashville is a teeny tiny, cozy spot to grab an awesome breakfast. They used to have brunch with drinks like Mimosas and Bloody Marys, which I’m sure will return, but right now due to COVID, they are only taking to-go orders. It’s still a great spot to get breakfast and coffee to go. Enjoy a breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich, or a latte in the open field or picnic tables across the street.
MENU: CLICK HERE
Hours (limited due to COVID)
Now open Friday - Sunday
8am - 1pm
Address
700 Fatherland Street Nashville, TN 37206
First Watch
First Watch is a cute spot in Green Hills for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. I always get the avocado toast!
First Watch is a cute spot in Green Hills for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. I always get the avocado toast! They don’t take reservations but you can “get in line” on their website or by using their app… or just walk in. They have great options for gluten-free people like me (well I try to be anyway). I wouldn’t say this is a place you MUST GO if you’re in Nashville, but it’s a great place if you’re in the need for breakfast in the Green Hills area.
Barcelona
Ahhh… Barcelona. You can always count on this Spanish Tapas restaurant to lift your spirit.
Ahhh… Barcelona. You can always count on this Spanish Tapas restaurant to lift your spirit. It’s located in Edgehill near Bella Napoli and Old Glory. It can get busy, so reservations ensure you get a table. Some of our favorites: the meatballs, shrimp, and the charcuterie and cheese selections. My favorite cocktail is the Guns & Rosés… super refreshing. You can never go wrong with red wine either!
MENU: CLICK HERE
Hours
MONDAY- FRIDAY
4pm-10pm
SATURDAY
12pm-10pm
SUNDAY
12pm-9pm
THEY ARE CASHLESS right now (due to COVID-19)
Credit/debit only
Address
1200 Villa Place Nashville, TN 37212
Sinema
A strong drink and ravioli… what more could you ask for?
Date night last night was at Sinema in Melrose (near 12 South). Dim lighting, real candles, seats spread very far apart, hand sanitizer when you enter and on every table, and everyone wearing masks unless eating or drinking. We split this cute, tiny ravioli for an appetizer. For the main meal I got the Steak Frites, and my husband got the Margherita Pesto Pizza. We started off with a Martini and a Manhattan and then had a glass of wine with dinner. It was a perfect date night. They also serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays and happy hour is every day from 5-6:30pm!
MENU: CLICK HERE
Hours
Tuesday-Thursday: 5–9PM
Friday: 6–11PM
Saturday: 10AM–3PM, 6–11PM
Sunday: 10AM–3PM
Monday: Closed
Address
2600 8th Ave S #102, Nashville, TN 37204
M.L. Rose
In my opinion… the best burger in Nashville.
In my opinion… the best burger in Nashville. I have lost count of the number of times we have eaten here. It’s a classic spot for beer and burgers, but their menu is expansive: they also have salads, wraps, quesadillas… etc, plus drinks other than beer if you’re not a beer fanatic. I ALWAYS get the AN.M.L Style burger with the waffle fries: two smashed patties, American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles and “awesome sauce”. This burger tastes as good as it looks. I love M.L. Rose because they can accommodate big groups, they have a large outdoor seating area, and they have multiple locations so there’s always one near you! Although I will say the Sylvan Park location is my favorite due to its large size. Hope you will check out M.L. Rose! It’s become one of our favorite places (if you go for brunch, make sure to get the crispy hash browns🤤).
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*FYI, I always get burgers without the bun... because a gluten overload makes me feel “meh”.
Hours
Mon – Thur 11am-10pm
Fri 11am-10pm
Sat 10am-10pm
Sun 10am-10pm
Locations
SYLVAN PARK (my personal fav)
4408 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
MELROSE
2535 8th Ave S, Ste 107
Nashville, TN 37204
CAPITOL VIEW
431 11th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37203
True Food
True Food is located right in the middle of the Green Hills action. They have a great selection of healthy food, a cozy atmosphere in the winter, and a great patio during the warmer months. Last night I went with the Spaghetti Squash Casserole and added their chicken sausage on top and washed it all down with a big glass of Sangiovese.
True Food is located right in the middle of the Green Hills action. They have a nice outdoor area when the weather’s nice and have a great selection of healthy food. Their brunch is especially great… the quinoa pancakes are out of this world. Last night I went for dinner, and I had the perfect cold-weather meal (it’s really cozy inside at night, too, I found out!).
I ordered the Spaghetti Squash Casserole, pictured above, (crushed organic DiNapoli tomato, caramelized onion, zucchini, fresh mozzarella) and I added their chicken sausage on top 😍. This paired perfectly with a glass of Sangiovese. Next time I go, I can’t wait to try their Gluten Free Lasagna!
MENU: CLICK HERE
Hours
Sunday-Thursday: 11:00am-9:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 11:00am-10:00pm
Address
3996 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215