A Gulch Auto-Tire Shop was transformed into this trendy eatery that serves contemporary cuisine. Adele's is spacious with its open floor plan, high ceilings, cement flooring, and ample natural light via the huge glass garage doors and windows.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis upscale casual Italian chain out of Mississippi offers a relaxed setting and big Italian menu that will appeal to the whole group.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis laid-back restaurant offers upscale street food with flavors from all over. The décor “theme” is beachy-cool with blue and white tones, rustic lamps and ceiling fans. The outdoor patio is a nice option when the weather cooperates.
Price: Least ExpensiveDon't confuse this elegant restaurant with the steakhouse chain. Located in the very upscale Hermitage Hotel, Capitol Grille is equally posh with a dining room that is Southern traditional with floral carpeting, cloth and leather chairs, white table cloths and vaulted ceilings.
Price: ExpensiveLocated on the Vanderbilt campus (not far from Borders Books) in the Shulman Center for Jewish Life, Grins is a sparsely decorated café that offers healthy vegetarian and kosher eats. It's very casual with counter service and paper plates and plastic utensils. Check the hours because typically Grins is only open when classes are in session.
The small menu is printed daily and will include salads, sandwiches and one or two hot entrées. Selections may include a curried tofu wrap, paninis, Mediterranean wrap, spinach slaw, sweet potato salad, pumpkin cous cous, vegan cookies, and soups.
Price: Least ExpensiveThe vibe here is hip and casual. The navy and grey tones in the main dining room offer sophistication. During the day natural light floods in via the large windows. The white brick walls and light wood floors of the bar area suggest a “cool barn”.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveIchiban is located smack dab in the middle of touristy Second Avenue and offers a low key and more authentic sushi option than some of the other sushi joints in Nashville (such as Rusan's). The sushi bar is fairly small and located at the back of the restaurant.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveConveniently located near downtown's hotels, this BBQ joint will satisfy your craving for all things finger licking good! And with a menu that offers varying sizes for diverse appetites along with a sides list that includes veggies, Jack's should please all but the strict vegetarian eater.
Price: Least ExpensiveLocated close to Vanderbilt's campus and not far from Music Row and Hillsboro Village, Ken's is popular with professors, students, music types and others looking for no nonsense sushi and Japanese cuisine at value prices. There is a small sushi bar, tables and a few booths.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveKoto was one of Nashville's very first sushi bars and it still does brisk business. Koto is located across from the Tennessee Performing Arts Center and has about 12 tables, a few booths and a long sushi bar.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis Tex-Mex joint offers tacos, enchiladas, decent salads, and even bbq. The price is low and the quality is high. Get in line to order at the counter and then grab a seat. They will bring you the food.
Price: Least ExpensiveLet's keep it simple. The place is known for its dumplings but the other plates are tantalizing. Reservations are recommended! The vibe is fresh and airy. The kitchen is open and the decor includes fresh flowers, light woods, lime brick, and a chalkboard with menu items and any specials.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis fine dining establishment understands that some people actually like vegetables and lighter fare, but don't want to miss out on an upscale, power lunch or intimate dinner setting. Midtown's free shuttle service to and from downtown hotels is an added bonus.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis fun and hip eatery is located in the midst of the booming Gulch neighborhood. Outside there is a welcoming patio for outdoor dining. Inside, the space is airy with high ceilings, cool cement floors, retro light fixtures, white subway tiled walls and a long bar accompanied by light blue bar
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis indoor and outdoor market has it all, farm fresh produce, flea market, international market, eateries and more. Check out the Salad Buffet for fresh veggies and a healthy breakfast or Swett's for more hearty Southern cuisine.
Price: Least ExpensiveMissing the East Coast? Noshville offers that New York deli/diner experience right here in the South. Vinyl booths, formica like table tops, a counter for solo dining, glass food cases, even a statue of Liberty replica atop the roof.
Price: Least ExpensiveMissing the East Coast? Noshville offers that New York deli/diner experience right here in the South. Vinyl booths, formica like tabletops, a counter for solo dining, glass food cases, even a statue of Liberty replica atop the roof.
Price: Least ExpensiveChinese can be healthy, creative and fun. This upscale eatery offers a diverse menu of contemporary Chinese cuisine. The decor is always upscale and welcoming and the menu is vast. All eaters can find something here.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveThis is the place for a breakfast feast and locals line up on weekends for it. This is not the place to go if you are looking for a super healthy fare.
Price: Least ExpensiveWe're not sure if it's the name, cool location in the artsy Berry Hill neighborhood, or the fact that you can make your own pancakes using a built-in table griddle that won us over.
Price: Least ExpensiveTravelers who are looking for food AND fun can head to Pinewood Social.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveHere you get the foodie menu without the foodie "pomp". RAD is welcoming and fairly casual with its exposed brick walls, reclaimed wooden tables and floors, long marble bar and exposed ductwork.
Price: ExpensiveIt's southern inspired, yet our athletic-minded friends will do fine here. We also like that all three meals are served! The decor reflects its location on Music Row and its nightly live music.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveSunset's main dining area is sleek and contemporary with contrasting dark olive and red walls, modern original art, and tightly arranged tables. There is also a covered patio that is bright and airy with high ceilings and a modern feel.
Price: Moderately ExpensiveTrader Joe's is a great place to stock up on energy bars, trail mix, vitamins, grocery staples and other food stuff. The prepared foods are pretty good with ready to go packaged salads, sandwiches, wraps and fruit. Check the lables though, because TJ's prepared foods can be calorie bombs!
Price: Least ExpensiveLocated in Nashville's trendy Gulch neighborhood, this one story, full-service, locally owned, natural grocery store is all about sourcing food from nearby. The closer the harvest, the fresher the food. Along with the local and organic natural foods, there is a juice bar serving organic juices
Come for the healthy prepared foods and fresh salad bar. This location is conveniently located about 3 miles from downtown in The Hill Center and boasts a separate "Whole Body" store.
Price: Least ExpensiveThis casual cafe offers fresh food fast. The decor is bright and fun with orange, green and blues dominating the color scheme. The ceilings are high and the lighting fixtures cool and modern.
Price: Least Expensive