Lee Beth's Guide to East Nashville

Lee Beth
Lee Beth's Guide to East Nashville

Restaurants

A list of amazing restaurants in the immediate neighborhood. East Nashville has been recognized, even nationwide, as a hotspot for dining.
One of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Get the steak. You will not be sorry. Lockeland also has a great happy hour, a stone-fired pizza oven and an amazing pastry chef. It also shares a corner with Urban Cowboy Public House cocktail bar (also in this guide) so you can pop over after for a hip cocktail experience.
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Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland St
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One of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. Get the steak. You will not be sorry. Lockeland also has a great happy hour, a stone-fired pizza oven and an amazing pastry chef. It also shares a corner with Urban Cowboy Public House cocktail bar (also in this guide) so you can pop over after for a hip cocktail experience.
The BEST ramen in Nashville. Great cocktails. Tips: Get your ramen with a side of spicy miso paste and an extra egg. Also not widely known: You can order extra noodles if you still have broth left over for $3. The garlic noodles are a complete delicious indulgence. Note: they will not let you take your leftovers to go, so don't ask.
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Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland Ave
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The BEST ramen in Nashville. Great cocktails. Tips: Get your ramen with a side of spicy miso paste and an extra egg. Also not widely known: You can order extra noodles if you still have broth left over for $3. The garlic noodles are a complete delicious indulgence. Note: they will not let you take your leftovers to go, so don't ask.
For the vegetarians. I have nothing more to add to this. ;)
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The Wild Cow
1100 Fatherland Street
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For the vegetarians. I have nothing more to add to this. ;)
An original: one of Nashville's first forays into high-end dining. Still revered. Classic.
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Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland St
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An original: one of Nashville's first forays into high-end dining. Still revered. Classic.
Old school East Nashville dive, but on this list because burgers.
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Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin Ave
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Old school East Nashville dive, but on this list because burgers.
A fine-dining, tapas-style sharing restaurant, you won't find anything else in Nashville like it.
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Peninsula
1035 W Eastland Ave
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A fine-dining, tapas-style sharing restaurant, you won't find anything else in Nashville like it.
Second outpost by the chef from Nashville's esteemed City House - this place is amazing for wood fired pizzas, cocktails, and just plain amazing food.
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Folk
823 Meridian St
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Second outpost by the chef from Nashville's esteemed City House - this place is amazing for wood fired pizzas, cocktails, and just plain amazing food.
A neighborhood favorite Mex place. But definitely known for their hilarious marquee signs. Reese Witherspoon once instagrammed one of their better signs, and created a flood of celeb commentary, and it was amazing to follow.
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Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland Ave
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A neighborhood favorite Mex place. But definitely known for their hilarious marquee signs. Reese Witherspoon once instagrammed one of their better signs, and created a flood of celeb commentary, and it was amazing to follow.
Best pizza in town. Period. And a bunch of national lists say so too. The garlic knots are also insane (and super garlicky and oily, so beware) and you can also get slices to go from the pick-up side of the restaurant.
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Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland St
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Best pizza in town. Period. And a bunch of national lists say so too. The garlic knots are also insane (and super garlicky and oily, so beware) and you can also get slices to go from the pick-up side of the restaurant.
Huge gourmet burgers and sandwiches. LOTS of beers.
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The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin Ave
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Huge gourmet burgers and sandwiches. LOTS of beers.
Unique Mexican food here. Widely known and appreciated around town. They can have some weird hours though so look it up before you go.
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Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin Ave
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Unique Mexican food here. Widely known and appreciated around town. They can have some weird hours though so look it up before you go.
My favorite cheap Mexican restaurant.
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El Fuego Restaurant
3917 Gallatin Pike
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My favorite cheap Mexican restaurant.
Amazing hot dog stand out of a converted VW bus right in 5 points. It's SO good. There are picnic tables on the premises as well.
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I Dream Of Weenie
113 S 11th St
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Amazing hot dog stand out of a converted VW bus right in 5 points. It's SO good. There are picnic tables on the premises as well.
They make their own pastas. Go in order, wait in line, walk out with your food. There is a little bit of seating in there but it's not set up like a sit down restaurant. Tip: Meatballs are made with local Porter Road Butcher meat, and they are amazing. I go straight with Spaghetti and Meatballs here and it never disappoints.
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Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen
2905 Gallatin Pike
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They make their own pastas. Go in order, wait in line, walk out with your food. There is a little bit of seating in there but it's not set up like a sit down restaurant. Tip: Meatballs are made with local Porter Road Butcher meat, and they are amazing. I go straight with Spaghetti and Meatballs here and it never disappoints.

Bakeries & Desserts

Bakeries in the immediate neighborhood
Never had better ice cream. Tip: Brown Butter Almond Brittle will not disappoint. It's a mainstay there.
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland Ave
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Never had better ice cream. Tip: Brown Butter Almond Brittle will not disappoint. It's a mainstay there.
These guys are known for their breakfast sandwiches. To feel like a local, you wanna say "Can I have 'one' to go?" They know what you're talking about. If you need two and if you're staying there to eat, obviously you would say "Can I have 'two' for here?" See how where I'm going with this? They are just a tad too rich for me, but they are indeed good.
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Sweet 16th
311 N 16th St
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These guys are known for their breakfast sandwiches. To feel like a local, you wanna say "Can I have 'one' to go?" They know what you're talking about. If you need two and if you're staying there to eat, obviously you would say "Can I have 'two' for here?" See how where I'm going with this? They are just a tad too rich for me, but they are indeed good.
High-end "doughnut" shop. I put doughnut in quotes because, well, these are not classic doughnuts. To me, they are unique pastries in doughnut shapes. They may have added more classic style cake doughnuts at some point. For more classic style doughnuts, try East Park Donuts.
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Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland Ave
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High-end "doughnut" shop. I put doughnut in quotes because, well, these are not classic doughnuts. To me, they are unique pastries in doughnut shapes. They may have added more classic style cake doughnuts at some point. For more classic style doughnuts, try East Park Donuts.
Closest thing to conventional doughnuts on this side of town. They are still a little "fancy," but the vanilla brioche and the chocolate glazed brioche are good classics.
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East Park Donuts & Coffee
700 Main St
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Closest thing to conventional doughnuts on this side of town. They are still a little "fancy," but the vanilla brioche and the chocolate glazed brioche are good classics.
Kolaches RULE here. If you've never had a Kolache - go here and get the classic Cream Cheese one. They also have savory ones. And they have cinnamon rolls. This might be my favorite pastry place.
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Yeast Nashville
805 Woodland St
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Kolaches RULE here. If you've never had a Kolache - go here and get the classic Cream Cheese one. They also have savory ones. And they have cinnamon rolls. This might be my favorite pastry place.

Coffee

Coffee shops in the immediate neighborhood
A bit hipster-y, overpriced and pretentious IMO. Their breakfast biscuits rule, though. Definitely has amazing interior design.
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Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin Ave
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A bit hipster-y, overpriced and pretentious IMO. Their breakfast biscuits rule, though. Definitely has amazing interior design.
Classic, local EN coffee shop. Definitely a working outpost for a lot of people. Good, solid coffee.
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Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea
1886 Eastland Ave
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Classic, local EN coffee shop. Definitely a working outpost for a lot of people. Good, solid coffee.
The thing I like about this location is the upstairs room after you've ordered your coffee. Vibe is great with tables, and couches.
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Portland Brew East
1921 Eastland Ave
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The thing I like about this location is the upstairs room after you've ordered your coffee. Vibe is great with tables, and couches.
Chicken breakfast biscuit is insane.
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Slow Hand Coffee + Bakeshop
1012 Gallatin Ave
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Chicken breakfast biscuit is insane.
Another classic Nashville establishment - all the Bongos.
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Bongo East
107 S 11th St
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Another classic Nashville establishment - all the Bongos.

Cocktails & Wine

The tiki bar that is totally ruling right now. And it's right over here. Tip: their burger is one of the best burgers in Nashville IMO. Also, it has a slice of spam.
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Pearl Diver
1008 Gallatin Ave
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The tiki bar that is totally ruling right now. And it's right over here. Tip: their burger is one of the best burgers in Nashville IMO. Also, it has a slice of spam.
1920's-style cocktail bar - interior design on point. Cocktails on point. Small bites are really really good. Background music doesn't match the style is my only complaint, but that's pretty par for the course for any of these throwback "speakeasy" types. Which I still do not understand.
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The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin Pike
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1920's-style cocktail bar - interior design on point. Cocktails on point. Small bites are really really good. Background music doesn't match the style is my only complaint, but that's pretty par for the course for any of these throwback "speakeasy" types. Which I still do not understand.
Original Attaboy is in Brooklyn. They will ask you what you like and make you something. No menu here. Their "speakeasy" type location is not super obvious. Parking can be a bitch, so I would Lyft/Uber. But cocktails and vibe - super super plus. Weekends are harder to get in.
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Attaboy
8 Mcferrin Ave
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Original Attaboy is in Brooklyn. They will ask you what you like and make you something. No menu here. Their "speakeasy" type location is not super obvious. Parking can be a bitch, so I would Lyft/Uber. But cocktails and vibe - super super plus. Weekends are harder to get in.
The bar that accompanies their B&B. Wonderful cocktails, and also food. Outdoor firepit is nice as well - but be forewarned: you WILL smell like a firepit afterward.
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Urban Cowboy Public House
103 N 16th St
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The bar that accompanies their B&B. Wonderful cocktails, and also food. Outdoor firepit is nice as well - but be forewarned: you WILL smell like a firepit afterward.
One of the original cocktail bars on this side of town. Right next to Dino's.
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No 308
407 Gallatin Ave
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One of the original cocktail bars on this side of town. Right next to Dino's.
I love the vibe of this place. It's so kitsch and you can get super good deals on really good cocktails, but also get a $3 beer. It's in an old remodeled Mrs. Winners location. Lounge type seating is what rules here.
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Inglewood Lounge
3914 Gallatin Pike
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I love the vibe of this place. It's so kitsch and you can get super good deals on really good cocktails, but also get a $3 beer. It's in an old remodeled Mrs. Winners location. Lounge type seating is what rules here.
Upscale wine, beer and liquor store for all your household needs.
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Woodland Wine Merchant
1001 Woodland St
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Upscale wine, beer and liquor store for all your household needs.

Beer, Bars & Dives

Classic Nashville dive bar. A definite favorite of the locals.
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Mickey's Tavern
2907 Gallatin Pike
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Classic Nashville dive bar. A definite favorite of the locals.
Another classic East Nashville outpost.
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Red Door Saloon
1010 Forest Avenue
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Another classic East Nashville outpost.
The only lesbian bar in Nashville. Half the people are straight there tho - because it's super popular for Karaoke! Go have some fun!
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The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland St
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The only lesbian bar in Nashville. Half the people are straight there tho - because it's super popular for Karaoke! Go have some fun!
Higher end dive bar, with a large burger menu. There are better places to get some burgers tho.
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The Crying Wolf
823 Woodland St
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Higher end dive bar, with a large burger menu. There are better places to get some burgers tho.

Clubs & Live Music

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The 5 Spot
1006 Forrest Ave
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The Basement East
917 Woodland St
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