Spice lovers rejoice, Nashville natives love their fried chicken with some fire and Prince's Hot Chicken Shack lives up to the name. As seen on Man v Food Nation.
I know most people go for the spicy chicken but they make the best fried pork chop in town! And a mean hot fish sandwich (whiting the best to me). Don't miss their baked spaghetti.
This stalwart takes Nashville's famed hot chicken and does it right. Heat ranges from 'mild' to 'shut the cluck up,' plus a roster of southern sides, beer on tap, and Sunday brunch. [Eater 18 Member]
This American classic meat and three is the gold standard by which all others are judged. Plus, what's not to like about a restaurant where dessert comes first? [Eater 18 Member]
The only way to make this little place more a snap-shot of Portland would be to 'Put A Bird On It'. Old school country & unique hand-crafted coffee makes this hard to find gem worth the journey.
One wonders whether these folks put more thought into jeans construction than NASA engineers devote to designing space craft. Added bonus: They'll customize the fit at no extra charge. Read more.
Housed within its 13,000 square feet is breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, craft cocktails, along with bowling, karaoke and ample meeting space, making it a truly unique vision.
Even though their legendary biscuits tend to be the main focus, don't miss out on other items such as the fried chicken and homemade desserts. [Eater 18 Member]
Chef Tandy Wilson's rustic offerings change frequently, based on the freshest product available, and his house-cured meats are a menu highlight. [Eater 18 Member]
Go early. When we arrived at 8:30 they had sold out of everything except turkey wings and sausage. I was so sad.
Probably my favorite coffee shop I've ever been to. And that's including cities like Boston, Philly, DC and small towns across New England. Bravo to a team of true coffee professionals.
Grammy Award-winner Shelby Lynne's favorite watering hole. It's dark, gorgeous & puts you in the classic cocktail mood. She usually orders a Jack Daniel's on the rocks or a vodka Martini. Read more.
Pound-for-pound the best sandwiches in the city. Be sure to check out their daily specials, including the much-loved Monday special: Asian flank steak. [Eater 18 Member]
Really cool space with fancy coffee offerings and delicious food (I had the egg sandwich). The flash-chilled iced coffee is great. No Wi-Fi but if you have Comcast there's an "xfinitywifi" hotspot.
Trendy, spacious interior. Lots of seating. A few outlets. Wifi is "Golden Sound Guest". Password is "goldensound". Bourbon Vanilla Latte is delicious.
Best coffe place I have ever seen in Nashville. Good coffee, good place to hangout and do some work or study and nice high chairs.
This softly lit, chandelier-bedecked gem attracts many an in-town celebrity looking to booze it up in a mellow atmosphere. There is an Old Fashioned here made with bacon-infused bourbon. Read more.
They were among the first museums to do a textile show. Now all of the museums are doing textile shows. Read more.
The breakfast sandwich here is unbelievably good: oatmeal bread, scrambled egg, pesto, cheddar & tomato. I would recommend adding avocado, and see if they'll give you a side dish of Calabrian chiles!
Previously known as the Grand Old Opry House, this auditorium first opened as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892. It was built by Thomas Ryman & renamed in his honor after his death.
Home to Friday night's merriest karaoke stage. Santa was a customer for 8 years before buying the bar.
If you work in downtown Nashville, this is a wonderful place to go after work and to chill and have a drink.
With Morgan McGlone driving the ever-changing menu, Lisa Donovan kicking out her signature desserts, and quite possibly the best bourbon selection in the city, don't expect this one to cool off.
Head to the 5 Spot Monday nights around 11pm for Dance Party - they bring in DJs to spin 50s-60s soul. $3 at the door. Also, live bluegrass every Saturday at 8, free admission.
Before you take your business colleagues here, be warned that they put on cabaret performances...but the cocktails are divine.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. The best bar/western-wear store in Nashville. Historic spot that launched the best band you've never heard of: honky-tonkers BR549. Read more.
Executive chef Todd Alan Martin puts an innovative twist on the cuisines of the Americas, as well as Asia, with a playful menu that changes frequently.
