With so many anticipated Nashville restaurant openings, it’s hard to keep up with what has already opened, what’s coming soon, and what’s changed. Let us help you stay up to date with all the delicious Nashville restaurant news.
January 2025
- Fly Pelican Fly
The spot once occupied by Bay 6 in The Wash in East Nashville quietly reopened as Fly Pelican Fly, an “all-day refresher” offering cocktails, beer, wine, food, coffee, and juice. Like its predecessor, it is the only place serving alcoholic beverages in The Wash, according to owner Chad Newton. - Gramp's Garage
Sean “Big Daddy” Porter is proud to announce the birth of the latest addition to his Daddy’s Dogs empire with Gramp’s Garage Bar at 2913A Gallatin Pike on the corner of Trinity Lane. - Home Run Burger
Home Run Burger is Nashville's ultimate destination for burger lovers. It offers handcrafted, juicy burgers made from premium ingredients. - Perfectly Fine
Located in the heart of The Nations, Perfectly Fine is an ‘all day, every day’ casual cocktail bar and kitchen. - SAUCED Nashville
A Brooklyn-based wine bar concept has opened its Nashville location in a cozy, low-lit spot in Germantown. Guests can sip wines from around the world and listen to vinyl records. - Twenty First
Now open in a two-story building that previously housed Kabob and HQues, the restaurant offers upscale American cuisine in a rustic setting. It boasts a downstairs area for intimate dining and an upstairs space with a lively bar, patio seating, DJs, and a "reverse happy hour" while serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch with a strong emphasis on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. - Show Pony
Get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable adventure at Icon Entertainment & Hospitality's all-new venture Show Pony! This new concept is where high energy meets high spirits, with boisterous beats and vibrant colors lighting up the night.
December 2024
- Dos Santos
Dos Santos Nashville is located in the heart of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood. It offers Mexican fare with a taco-focused menu and fresh craft cocktails, bringing the flavors of the Rivera Maya to Tennessee. - Kase x Noko
The team behind one of Nashville’s Noko is introducing Kase x Noko. Kase appears to be opening right next to Noko. - Pont Neuf Flower Bar
A unique floral-inspired experience located in L & L Marketplace. By day, it's a creative flower studio; by evening, it transforms into an enchanting bar. - The Cellar Bar
Longtime downtown real estate investors Gary Bowie and Mike Penner have reopened a local watering hole. Established in 1996, Beer Sellar has returned with a new name and location at 211 Third Ave. N.
November 2024
- Category 10
Luke Combs has brought the storm with a new, next-level honky-tonk to Downtown Nashville. Now open, Category 10 brings an off-the-charts entertainment experience, getting the best in live music, food, spirits, and sports. - Joyland
Sean Brock has opened a second Joyland location in Sylvan Park, a counter-serve spot fixing up burgers, fried chicken & other comfort food. - Masero
One of Dallas' top-rated Tex-Mex restaurants is open in Nashville's 12South neighborhood. - Ugly Bagel
Now open at the Arcade in Downtown Nashville, Ugly Bagel offers freshly baked bagels every day.
October 2024
- Alba's Empanadas
Alba's Empanadas joins the Golden Sound and SB Hospitality group in Nashville. It offers delicious empanadas and mouthwatering Latin-American bites inspired by Argentina and the Caribbean. - Cafe Babu
A breathtaking café located in the Chestnut Hill area serves coffee each day, with plans to include wine and cocktails on the menu. - Halls Catch
Hall Management Group, the team behind Halls Chophouse, the award-winning Nashville steakhouse, has announced that Halls Catch, the sister seafood restaurant, is now open. - Lowbar
East Nashville just opened an underground bar with darts, billiards, karaoke, DJs, and more. - Maiz De La Vida
Julio Hernandez started a food truck that is now a brick-and-mortar in South Gulch. Enjoy their insanely delicious, handmade tortillas and mouthwatering dishes. - Postino
Dozens of wines by the glass and charcuterie boards are on the menu at Postino, the new all-day wine bar and restaurant in Nashville's 12 South neighborhood. - The Asbury
The Asbury is a new comfortable Midtown neighborhood bar offering a range of classic and signature cocktails, craft and domestic beers, and a small kitchen for its customers. - Urban Dog Bar
Located at 5700 Ohio Ave., Urban Dog Bar is an indoor and outdoor dog park, café, and bar. It features 15,500 square feet of outdoor space with turf, picnic tables, and outdoor screens, as well as a heated and air-conditioned indoor space.
September 2024
- 888 Vinyl
An innovative Japanese restaurant and vinyl record listening lounge bringing downtown Nashville a fusion of refined Japanese cuisine and a high-fidelity listening experience. - Blackwood
Located inside Hotel Preston, Blackwood is a hopping restaurant and bar offering amped-up comfort food favorites. - Café Cheeserie
Café Cheeserie at the Frist Art Museum is a creative new concept from The Grilled Cheeserie. It features a fromage-focused, bistro-inspired menu featuring popular scratch-made sandwiches, seasonal soups and salads, charcuterie boards, and grab-and-go items. - Curry & Tikka
Chef/owner Dinesh Jagga has opened a new restaurant in South Nashville that serves innovative and authentic Indian food. - The Henry
Phoenix-based restaurateur Sam Fox has opened another restaurant in Nashville, this time in 12South. The Henry adds an American-based all-day option to the growing neighborhood. - Top Note
Nestled in the heart of Nashville, Top Note offers crafted moments and Southern hospitality at a rooftop bar and restaurant featuring locally curated beverages, handmade Southern motifs, and a vibrant atmosphere. - Torchy's Tacos
The Austin-based restaurant known for good tacos, award-winning Green Chile Queso, and hand-shaken margaritas has opened a new location in Downtown Nashville. - Villa Castrioti
From traditional dishes and Castrioti-inspired concoctions to hand-tossed brick-oven NY pizza, all are homemade with signature sauces, crafted from the finest fresh ingredients, and recipes aged to perfection.
August 2024
- Birria Babe
Birria Babe is a women-owned food truck created by Chef Nadine Moore. After three years on the truck, she has grown into a brick-and-mortar restaurant inside Cyanide Cider. - Butterlamp Bread & Beverage
Butterlamp Bread & Beverage, founded by husband-and-wife Benjamin and Katie Rose Tyson, is located in Eastwood Village at 1101 Chapel Ave. Both new and old-world wines are offered by the glass, with rotating varietals each week. - Choy
The Gulch is now home to an Art Deco Chinese-American restaurant specializing in authentic favorites like Peking-style roast duck and offering a seasonally inspired menu. - Fogg Street Lawn Club
A multilevel entertainment venue with rooftop British lawn bowling and a rugby and soccer pub has opened in downtown Nashville. - Koré
Dine on a few Asian-inspired dishes at Chapel Avenue’s Koré. The international tapas restaurant is serving up shareable plates from nearly every region across the globe - Paris Baguette
Sisters Hanna Chen and Kate Lee have brought a piece of their South Korean childhood to the Gulch. - Sidecar Bar
Owned by California-based hospitality group Good Time Design, Sidecar offers a music showcase every Tuesday and DJs and live music nightly.
July 2024
- Backstage Midtown
The team behind The Chef & launched a new "gourmet fast casual" eatery in Midtown. - Bayou Keys Dueling Piano Bar
Nashville's newest piano bar is now open in the heart of Lower Broadway, located in Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up Bar. It serves a blend of live piano duels and traditional Cajun-inspired cuisine. - Fancypants
An Honest to Goodness Hospitality concept is open at 917 Dickerson Pike in East Nashville. Led by Chef Weaver, the kitchen offers a unique grid-style menu featuring a seasonal tasting of dishes that can be mixed and matched, shared or not. - ONDA Nashville
This "groovy" Korean restaurant and bar serves Korean culture and tasty authentic dishes in Midtown. - Sunset on Belcourt
The team behind Supper Club and Bungalow10 has opened an al fresco restaurant and cigar bar in Hillsboro Village. - Sushi|Bar + Golden Sound
Located inside the Gulch's new cocktail lounge, Golden Sound, Sushi|Bar is an omakase speakeasy that offers a 17-course dinner. - Toastique
This gourmet toast and juice bar is now open in Germantown.
June 2024
- Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club
Printer’s Alley is welcoming a new era of nightlife with the arrival of The Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club. Expect a sensory playground where fashion shows, international DJs, and local singer-songwriters create an immersive, vibrant experience. - Crumbly Corner Cafe
Indulge your daily caffeine ritual with Wedgewood-Houston’s latest space — a cafe serving artisan coffee in a cozy atmosphere. - High Point Coffee
Bagel sandwiches and tasty coffee unite at this new coffee shop between Edghill and Music Row. - JamBox Sandwich Shop
Nashville restaurateurs Shane Nasby and Tyler Lechtanski have teamed up with Wedgewood-Houston’s Fait la Force Brewery to offer a menu of 10 handcrafted sandwiches. - JBJ's Nashville
Jon Bon Jovi has opened JBJ's Nashville, which has five stories, including two rooftop spaces. It is a groundbreaking venue offering a state-of-the-art fusion of rock 'n' roll and country. - Nashville Street Taco
12South’s newest taco joint boasts a fairly extensive roster of Mexican favorites, from queso and guacamole to burritos and taco salads. - Tall Tales
Tall Tales is a new rooftop bar and lounge at Waymire's Guest House in East Nashville. - Tavern
After a two-year hiatus for structural upgrades, this local go-to is now reopened. - This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen
Morgan Wallen's This Bar is a six-story bar on 4th Avenue that pays homage to his love of all things Tennessee.
May 2024
- Bell Bottoms Up Bar
Lainey Wilson's Bell Bottoms Up is her new three-story entertainment destination with two stages, four bars, and more. - Coral Club
Located off Gallatin Pike, Coral Club offers a lively place for lounging with a libation. The interiors evoke a seaside escape, and the bright Sun Parlor and lush Rooftop Patio offer additional spaces to soak up the rays and channel the Amalfi Coast without ever leaving Nashville. - DeLuca
Authentic Italian is the culinary theme at this new upscale dining spot in West Nashville. - Fonda
A New York-based restaurant has opened in the 12South neighborhood. Chef Roberto Santibañez has prepared a menu with everything from Ensalada de Nopales (cactus salad) and made-to-order guacamole to grilled lobster with street corn and wagyu ribeye with mole sauce. - Forevermore Coffee
Started by a husband-and-wife team, Forevermore in East Nashville offers a wide range of goodies, from iced lattes to clothing and accessories. - Fox Run Cafe
Belle Meade Winery already offers a beautiful venue for strolling and tasting, but Fox Run Cafe adds a tasty touch with a menu featuring sandwiches, salads, charcuterie boards, spreads, and even Southern deviled eggs. - Lady Bird Taco
Stop into East Nashville’s newest Mexican eatery for everything from a chorizo, egg, and cheese breakfast taco to the City Slicker Salad or Texas-style queso. - Tanya Tucker's Tequila Cantina
The second floor at Nudie's Honky Tonk has turned into a lively cantina-style bar where you can find flavorful cocktails and Mexican-inspired cuisine by the Country Music Hall of Fame member and GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Tanya Tucker.
April 2024
- 1865 Club
Located in the basement of a historic building in Midtown, this speakeasy-style bar is the perfect place for elegant cocktails and quiet conversation. - Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Blue Sushi Sake Grill has opened its second Nashville locale, where you can enjoy sustainably sourced seafood, including an extensive sushi menu. - Cafe Yolan
Yolan has expanded its offerings to include a cafe. Located in the lobby of The Joseph Hotel, the cafe is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and weekend brunch. - Ella's by Christian Petroni
Ella’s on 2nd has taken on a new chef, concept, name, and menu, thanks to Food Network-born celebrity chef Christian Petroni. The new eatery on Lower Broadway focuses on rustic coastal Italian cuisine. - Little Rad Market
The Radish chef and founder has expanded her repertoire to include Little Rad Market in Belle Meade. Stop in for your morning coffee and breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
March 2024
- AVA Rooftop Bar
An elevated rooftop experience in Downtown Nashville with craft cocktails, wine, and Mediterranean-inspired small places. - Brotherly Love Cheesesteaks
Nashvillian John Hoffman owns Brotherly Love, which focuses on Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks. This is Hoffman’s first Brotherly Love, a new eatery in the Silo Studios building in The Nations - Chief's
Eric Church's six-story Lower Broadway bar features an intimate, seated live music venue and a whole hog barbecue restaurant on the rooftop, serving meats from pitmaster and James Beard Award-winner Rodney Scott. - Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk
Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood have opened a new Downtown restaurant, Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk. - PlayDate
A new upscale restaurant and bar in the 12South area with ample outdoor seating and premium drinks. - Taco Bamba
Chef Victor Albisu, a James Beard-nominated chef based in the Washington, D.C. metro area, has opened Taco Bamba’s first Nashville location in Green Hills. - The Finch Grill & Raw Bar
The team behind Harper's Steakhouse has launched its 3rd restaurant concept in Nashville, located in the historic Union Station complex. - The Rux
Perched atop the Cambria Midtown Hotel, this rooftop restaurant and bar offers all sorts of delicious shareable plates to snack on. - The Study
A wall-to-wall bar space featuring intimate booths and library-inspired details, located in Sobro.
February 2024
- Afro XYZ
This new Afro-fusion restaurant has introduced African fare to Marathon Village. - Cocorico French Bakery & Cafe
Elodie Habert brings authentic French baked goods and cuisine to the Midtown neighborhood. - January at Southall Farm & Inn
Southall’s signature restaurant, January, brings the spirit of our pursuits across the farm together - Limo Peruvian eatery
Authentic Peruvian cuisine in the heart of East Nashville, featuring Chef Marcio Florez's culinary signature and Mauricio Sulay's expertise. - Salento Italia
Donelson has a cozy new neighborhood Italian joint with nods to Greek cuisine. Introducing Salento Italia, the latest concept from the sibling team behind Greko, Darfons, and Southside Grill. - Sora
Nashville's highest and newest sushi dining experience is now at Skye Lounge atop the Sheraton Hotel. Local Chef Art Insyxiengmay will prepare fresh and creative sushi offerings in this iconic fixture of the Nashville skyline. - SusieCakes
A female-owned, all-American bakery offers classic desserts made entirely from scratch using simple, natural ingredients. - The Restaurant at W Nashville
In place of Andrew Carmellini's The Dutch is now The Restaurant at W Nashville, which serves classic American cuisine with regional and local flavors. - Upbeet
An Atlanta-based counter-serve fast-casual concept offering vegetarian and organic-focused grain bowls and smoothies is now open in the Gulch.
January 2024
- Bad Luck Burger Club
The beloved Bad Luck Burger Club Smashburger food truck has found a permanent location at Honeytree Meadery in East Nashville - Benji's Bagel & Coffee House
Owned by husband-and-wife duo Becca and Niko Bendaj, at Benji's Bagel & Coffee House, guests can choose from bagel and schmear flavors, pastries, and coffee or tea options. - BetMGM Sports Lounge Restaurant & Bar
BetMGM Sports Lounge Restaurant & Bar is now open at Bridgestone Arena, bringing all the fun and energy of Broadway. - Bungalow10
A vibe dining restaurant featuring globally inspired cuisine in Hillsboro Village. - Glasshaüs
Part café, part glassblowing studio, and part event venue, this spot is a unique experience. - Jar Cocktail Club
A speakeasy-style cocktail club in Hillsboro Village featuring craft cocktails, a small bites menu, and a lineup of live DJs. - Pie Town Tacos
Fast-casual taco joint Pie Town Tacos opened its second location on Woodland Street in East Nashville. - Prickly Pear Coffee Co.
An espresso bar delivering a sustainable and community-driven coffee experience. - Neighborlily
A community-oriented flower, coffee, and tea shop nestled in the heart of historic Germantown. - Neighbors
The Gulch is the newest locale for the bar and restaurant’s fourth eatery. Ramone's Oyster Bar & Citrus Club Wedgewood-Houston's first rooftop bar with oysters, cocktails, and more is at Mercado by Butchertown. - Ramone's Oyster Bar & Citrus Club
Wedgewood-Houston's first rooftop bar with oysters, cocktails, and more is at Mercado by Butchertown.
Coming Soon
- Aba
Global real estate investment group Hines recently started construction on the redevelopment of its Wedgewood-Houston industrial warehouse into a mixed-use property at 429 Houston Street. Of the four restaurants to open, one will be Aba, a fast-casual Mexican restaurant with menu highlights like a birria quesadilla, surf-and-turf burrito, and yuca fries during the day. Read more from the Tennessean. - Alebrije
Alebrije, known for its pop-ups and residencies throughout Nashville, is opening a brick-and-mortar location in East Nashville. Read more from the Nashville Scene. - All'Antico Vinaio
One of the most well-known sandwich shops in the world is heading to Nashville. All'Antico Vinaio will open its ninth U.S. location in developer SomeraRoad's Prima tower in the Gulch. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Arnold's Southern Cooking
The meat-and-three restaurant, known for its Southern comfort food, is opening a second location in North Nashville, slated to welcome customers in early spring 2025. Read more from WKRN. - Beignet's & Brew
Beignets & Brew will take space next to the Fourth Avenue entrance to downtown’s venerable The Arcade, with a February 2025 opening slated. Read more from Nashville Post. - Big Chicken Nashville
Shaquille O’Neal brings Big Chicken to Nashville's Century Farm development. Read more from the Tennessean. - Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Global real estate investment group Hines recently started construction on the redevelopment of its Wedgewood-Houston industrial warehouse into a mixed-use property at 429 Houston Street. Of the four restaurants to open, one will be Bodega, which will host a vibrant nightlife scene. Read more from the Tennessean. - Calaccino
Frank Pullara, executive chef and owner of Culaccino, a local gem for authentic Italian cuisine, and Southwest Value Partners, the developer of Nashville Yards, today announced an agreement to open a second location of Culaccino at Nashville Yards. Culaccino is expected to open its doors at Nashville Yards in the Summer of 2025 and will be Pullara’s third restaurant in the area. Read more from the press release. - Charmers & Cauponors
A local chef and James Beard Award nominee is opening Charmers & Cauponors, a new restaurant and bar, in 4,000 square feet of space at 1316 Adams St. in Germantown's Neuhoff development, from the same team behind East Nashville's Peninsula. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Connie's Upscale Dive
Connie's will be located in the back space of a Midtown-area building that was previously home to Cafe Coco. Read more from The Nashville Scene. - Crazy Gnome Brewery
East Nashville brewer Grayson Miller preps future beyond Main Street space with Inglewood-area property. Read more from the Nashville Scene. - Earls Kitchen + Bar
Vancouver-based Earls Restaurant Group is bringing upscale casual dining to Nashville Yards. Earls Nashville will open in late 2025 in 8,600 square feet on music venue The Pinnacle’s first floor. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Federales
The brand known for its modern approach to classic Mexican comfort food will soon come to The Gulch at 636 Division St. Read more from What Now Nashville. - Fishmonger
Atlanta-based seafood-focused spot has plans to open two Nashville locations. Read more from Nashville Eater. - Fogo de Chao
A Brazilian Steakhouse offering skewered meats carved tableside is coming to Nashville Yards in 2025. Read more from the Tennessean. - Goodnight Nashville
Goodnight Nashville, Jelly Roll’s bar on Broadway, offers live music, bites, and skyline views from the highest rooftop in Music City. Read more from goodnightnashville.com. - Good People Brewing Company
East Nashville's historic McGavock House building is slated to offer a craft beer bar from Birmingham-based Good People Brewing Company. Read more from the Nashville Post. - Indaco
A Charleston-based hospitality group is planning its third Nashville restaurant. Indigo Road Hospitality Group will open Indaco in Germantown on the ground floor of Modera Riverview. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Ingrassia & Sons
Former music industry executive and Nashville resident John Ingrassia is opening Ingrassia & Sons, an Italian deli and market in Wedgewood, Houston. Read more from Nashville Lifestyles. - Junior Restaurant and Wine Bar
A new concept from Philip Krajeck, Junior Restaurant and Wine Bar, will open at the former Piggly Wiggly grocery store on 917 Dickerson Pike. Read more from What Now Nashville. - Little Rey "Al Carbon"
Ford Fry’s Atlanta-based Little Rey “Al Carbon” is projected to open in Midtown at 2019 West End Ave. Read more from What Now Nashville. - Mel's Drive-In
The Nashville location is set to open in the summer of 2025 in the space previously occupied by B.B. King's Blues Club. The 10,000-square-foot space will blend a vintage drive-in aesthetic with some Tennessee style. Read more from the Nashville Post. - Mona
Mona Italian Restaurant will open in Rutledge Hill. The eatery is expected to have a bar and dining area. Read more from the Nashville Post. - Oak by Tabu
A California restaurateur, Jeff Chon, is bringing a new Japanese restaurant to downtown Nashville. Oak by Tabu will open in SoBro at 534 Sixth Ave. S., on the ground floor of the Sentral apartment complex. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Ocean Prime
Columbus-based Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is planning its first Nashville restaurant. Ocean Prime will open in 10,000 square feet at the Nashville Yards project in 2025, marking the brand's 21st location. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Odie's
Old Dominion will open a new bar in Nashville's Midtown neighborhood. Read more from Country Music Television. - Pastis
The famed New York City restaurant from Keith McNally will open next to Soho House Nashville. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Pete's Dueling Piano Bar
Founded in Texas in 1992, Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar will open at 152 Second Ave. N. Later this year, the 10,000-square-foot space will feature three bars, a video wall, and a VIP area. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Philippe Chow
Philippe Chow, the upscale Beijing-style restaurant founded in New York City, announced its forthcoming Nashville location will join the lineup of restaurants and entertainment spaces at the historic Cummins Station near downtown. The restaurant will be neighbors with Pullman Standard Cocktail Lounge, The Gibson Garage, The Finch Grill & Raw Bar, and Cannery Hall at 209 10th Ave. philippechow.com - Saffire
Longtime Nashville restaurateur Tom Morales will reopen Saffire at The Factory at Franklin. Guests can expect a wood-fired grill and classics, like steak biscuits, gumbo oyster bar, smoked prime rib, and new items. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Sho Pizzeria
Sean Brock plans a Japanese Pizza Bar for Riverside Village and will focus on Tokyo-inspired pies. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Skinny Dennis Nashville
An East Nashville commercial building located about a mile-and-a-half north of Five Points is slated to house a New York City country-and-Western-centric bar concept called Skinny Dennis. Read more from the Nashville Scene. - Sushi Row
Colorado-based Sushi Row is coming to Wedgewood Houston and will offer a variety of high-end sushi, caviar, and craft cocktails in an elevated, date-night-worthy environment. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Sushi San
Sushi-san will join Two Hands as the first restaurant tenants announced to open at Ashwood 12 South. Read more from sushisanrestaurant.com - The Salt Line
Long Shot Hospitality (LSH), the Washington, D.C.-based restaurant group, will bring its critically acclaimed dining concept, The Salt Line, to Nashville’s East Bank in late 2025. Read more from the press release. - The Sicilian Butcher
A meatball and charcuterie-centric Sicilian restaurant is coming to Nashville, bringing cannoli Ferris wheels and five-foot charcuterie and dessert boards with it. The Sicilian Butcher, by Chef Joey Maggiore and under the Savory Fund portfolio, will open in Wedgewood Houston by late this year or early next. Read more from Nashville Business Journal. - Urban Cowboy Public House at the Nashville Arcade
The owners of New York-based boutique hospitality brand Urban Cowboy Hotels will open a restaurant and bar in the downtown Arcade. Read more from the Nashville Scene. - Verna
A new cocktail bar, Verna, will open at 210 Louise Ave., in the former Cafe Coco space. The bar will offer a variety of Cajun comfort food, Japanese-inspired dishes, and café fare, with a strong emphasis on cocktails. Read more from The Nashville Scene.
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