Bourbon Steak
Tomahawks, deep bourbon list, expense-account energy.
Michael Mina's high-end steakhouse at the JW Marriott downtown. Tomahawks, deep bourbon list, expense-account energy. Polished, special-occasion.
Chapter Eight
Vineyards, champagne gardens, Italian wine programs, and rooftop pours.
Tomahawks, deep bourbon list, expense-account energy.
Michael Mina's high-end steakhouse at the JW Marriott downtown. Tomahawks, deep bourbon list, expense-account energy. Polished, special-occasion.
Italian wine bar. Bruschetta boards and natural wine. Easy, reliable.
A casual Italian wine bar serving bruschetta boards and a well-curated, affordable wine list. Postino's Nashville location brings its proven formula — approachable natural wine, strong boards, a reliable hang.
Live jazz, raw bar, martinis. A reliable polished dinner.
Upscale seafood and steakhouse with a downtown Nashville location. Live jazz, raw bar, martinis. Reliable for a polished dinner.
1886 blacksmith shop. Champagne Garden out back, year-round.
Bar and restaurant in a restored 1886 blacksmith shop in Germantown (311 Jefferson St). Internationally-influenced American menu, sophisticated cocktails, and the Champagne Garden out back: a covered patio with a wood-burning oven, year-round.
Rooftop atop the Thompson. Best Rooftop seven years running.
Rooftop bar atop the Thompson Nashville in The Gulch. Voted Nashville Scene's Best Rooftop seven years running. Indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling skyline views, open-air terrace, seasonal cocktails, DJs on weekends. 21+.
Brooklyn-Italian from the Scotto family. Heated patio year-round.
Brooklyn-Italian small plates in Germantown (1300 3rd Ave N) from the Scotto family. Communal energy, shareable everything: potato croquettes, vodka pasta, cacio e pepe. Heated patio year-round.
Phillip Krajeck. Handmade pastas. A cornerstone since 2012.
Phillip Krajeck's restaurant in Germantown (700 Taylor St). Italian-inflected, handmade pastas, communal tables. One of the cornerstones of Nashville's modern dining scene since 2012.
JT's place. Coconut margaritas don't require membership.
Fifth + Broadway, downtown. Justin Timberlake's place. The Honky Tonk on the lower levels and the rooftop bar are walk-in. The Supper Club upstairs is members only. Coconut margaritas don't require membership.
Tony Mantuano's Italian inside The Joseph. Among the top dining rooms in town.
Tony Mantuano's Italian inside The Joseph hotel downtown. Among the top dining rooms in town. Tasting menu and à la carte. Reservations essential.
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.
Chef Jake Howell — 2025 James Beard Best Chef: Southeast.
An East Nashville restaurant led by Chef Jake Howell, honored with the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southeast. Iberian-leaning, deeply personal cooking with a great wine list. Michelin Bib Gourmand.
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.
Michelin Green Star for zero-waste at Southall Farm & Inn.
The restaurant at Southall Farm and Inn in Franklin, awarded a Michelin Green Star for zero-waste sustainability — hyper-seasonal, farm-driven cooking about 40 minutes south of town.
Kix Brooks's vineyard. Picnic. Lawn. Live music on weekends.
Kix Brooks's vineyard south of Franklin, about 40 minutes from downtown. Bring a picnic, sit on the lawn, listen to live music on weekends.
Upscale American in a converted warehouse. One of Germantown's anchors.
A polished New American restaurant in a converted warehouse at 1411 5th Ave N in Germantown. Exposed brick, warm lighting, strong cocktail program, and a menu that leans into seasonal American cooking with real technique. One of the neighborhood's long-standing anchors — the kind of room that works for a date, a business dinner, or a special occasion.