Chapter Five

Locals' Brunch Spots

Fine-dining weekend brunch — Southern, Tuscan, Latin, rooftop, and the best breakfast in town.

Noko

Japanese. Reservations are notoriously hard. Absolutely worth it.

Japanese in East Nashville. Reservations are notoriously hard to get and absolutely worth it. Yakitori, raw bar, chef's-course menus.

East Nashville · Noko, East Nashville, TN · Official site

Stationairy

New American fine dining inside historic Union Station.

A polished New American restaurant set inside the landmark Union Station at Nashville Yards. Weekend brunch and an elegant dining room.

Downtown · 1001 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 · Official site

Pastis

French bistro brunch — steak frites, eggs, the works.

A classic French bistro doing weekend brunch with the expected pleasures: omelettes, steak frites, a good croque. Polished but unfussy.

Wedgewood-Houston · Nashville, TN · Official site

Urban Grub

12South fish house with a serious weekend brunch.

A 12South fish house and smokehouse with an oyster bar and a big, social weekend brunch. Patio, cocktails, Southern-leaning plates.

12 South · 2506 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204 · Official site

The Henry

Refined all-day dining with a destination weekend brunch.

An upscale all-day restaurant in 12 South with a sophisticated weekend brunch — composed plates, good cocktails, a polished room made for lingering.

12 South · Nashville, TN · Official site

Bacco (Four Seasons)

Tuscan steakhouse, weekend brunch with live music, 7am–2pm.

The flagship Tuscan steakhouse at the Four Seasons, with a weekend brunch running 7:00am–2:00pm and live music. Deep wine program, river views, special-occasion energy.

Downtown · 100 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37201 · Official site

Blue Aster (Conrad Nashville)

Modern Southern brunch, weekends until 2:30pm.

A sophisticated restaurant inside the Conrad Nashville serving a modern Southern brunch on Saturdays and Sundays until 2:30pm.

Midtown / West End · 1620 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · Official site

Mockingbird

Creative diner with a high-end "Punchin' Brunch."

A modern diner in the Gulch known for playful, elevated comfort food and its creative "Punchin' Brunch" running Friday through Sunday.

The Gulch · 121 12th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203 · Official site

The Pool Club (Virgin Hotels)

Coastal rooftop pool bar, happy hour all day.

An upscale rooftop pool-and-bar at Virgin Hotels in Midtown with a coastal aesthetic, weekend brunch, and an all-day happy hour.

Midtown · 1 Music Square W, Nashville, TN 37203 · Official site

STK Nashville

High-energy steakhouse with an opulent weekend brunch.

A globally recognized steakhouse with a club-like room, DJ energy, and an opulent weekend brunch. Steaks, raw bar, big cocktails — a scene as much as a meal.

The Gulch · 1201 Demonbreun St, Nashville, TN 37203 · Official site

Earls Kitchen + Bar

Sophisticated flagship in Nashville Yards.

A new, polished flagship restaurant in the downtown Nashville Yards district — a broad, crowd-pleasing menu, strong bar program, and an easy weekend brunch.

Downtown · Nashville Yards, Nashville, TN 37203 · Official site

Thistle & Rye (Conrad Nashville)

3rd-floor indoor/outdoor patio lounge with skyline views.

A high-end hotel lounge at the Conrad with an elevated 3rd-floor indoor/outdoor patio, skyline views, and a refined cocktail program. Works for brunch, golden hour, or a nightcap.

Midtown / West End · 1620 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 · Official site

Lona Nashville

Upscale Latin plates and a serious cocktail program.

An upscale Latin-inspired menu and a sophisticated cocktail program. Bright flavors, a stylish room, and brunch on weekends.

Midtown · Nashville, TN · Official site

ButterFLY Garden Brunch

Ticketed, endless 5-course daytime brunch seatings.

A dedicated event space hosting ticketed, endless five-course daytime brunch seatings — a curated, celebratory daytime experience.

Nashville · 28th Ave N, Nashville, TN

Dozen Bakery

Cited as the best breakfast in Nashville.

A beloved Wedgewood-Houston bakery and café recognized for the "Best Breakfast" in town — pastries, great bread, simple excellent egg plates, strong coffee.

Wedgewood-Houston · 516 Hagan St, Nashville, TN 37203 · Official site

COA Nashville

Upscale, curated dining with a refined brunch.

An upscale, curated dining experience with a refined weekend brunch — composed plates and an elegant room.

Downtown · Nashville, TN · Official site

Audrey

Sean Brock's Appalachian flagship. A "Country" essential. Weekend brunch, Sat & Sun 10am–2pm.

Chef Sean Brock's Appalachian flagship in East Nashville — heirloom ingredients, live-fire cooking, and a deep Southern point of view. Notable Mention. Weekend brunch served Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am–2:00pm.

East Nashville · 809 Meridian St, Nashville, TN 37207 · Official site