Patios
Breakfast burritos, tacos, queso, totchos, and a Green Chile Burger? This is the restaurant of my dreams.
100% Organic coffee, free boardgames to play, and a large, dog-friendly courtyard makes Bongo East a wonderful breakfast or lunch stop.
Located behind a bed and breakfast, Urban Cowboy Public House offers delicious cocktails in a unique setting.
Let me sum up Rosepepper Cantina in East Nashville: the best margarita in the city, patio dining, indoor dining, TVs to watch the game, and a fun, lively atmosphere.
Drink cocktails out of a coconut in your beach attire and play a game of volleyball at this sandy bar in West Nashville.
The Optimist’s new outdoor bar, “Jacqueline” has ample seating, delicious cocktails, and seafood apps for you to enjoy while you soak up the sun.
Pearl Diver in East Nashville is a fun Hawaiian-themed cocktail bar with food options, a patio, and a photo booth!
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.
The Optimist in Germantown is a must-try. From the cocktails, to the service, to the seafood, to the Beignet Hushpuppies served with cane syrup butter… everything here is perfection.
You can’t go wrong with anything at this cute coffee shop: choose from breakfast sandwiches and tacos, lunch sandwiches and burgers, crepes of all flavors, and of course all the espresso drinks you can imagine.
Creative and classic cocktails, beer and wine, and snacks like nachos and chips & guac is what Otto’s is made of. Enjoy the outdoor patio and happy hour from 4-6 on weekdays.
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.
Known for their biscuits and jam and their “Bronut”: a fried biscuit stuffed with cheesecake and topped with a blueberry filling.
This place is so CUTE! I love their brunch (Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm) and their adorable outdoor patio.
Located in the bustling neighborhood of 12 South, Ladybird Taco is a wonderful place to go for some breakfast tacos, which are only $3.50 each.
It seems like there are always people gathered around outside waiting for a table at Bar Taco; while I like visiting more small, local businesses, I can’t deny that this place is fun!
Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack in downtown has 8 levels of heat to choose from and is right beside Yee Haw Brewing, so you can wash it all down with a cold beer.
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 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!
One of my favorite bars, this place is decorated like a ski lodge and makes you feel cozy and warm.
Ahhh… Barcelona. You can always count on this Spanish Tapas restaurant to lift your spirit.
Greenhouse Bar in Green Hills is where locals meet for happy hour. They have a fire pit, large outdoor patios, a variety of drink options, and their bar is in a freakin’ GREENHOUSE.
I love the vibe at Harding House Brewing, and the beer is fantastic too. Bring your dog and chill at the picnic tables on their deck, or hang out in the airy, industrial indoor/outdoor space.