Nashville has been known for the last few years as one of America’s hottest new cities as it has grown in just about every area. There have been plenty of new restaurants popping up all over town both in place of and right alongside long-time staples. So whether you’re new to Music City or you’re one of the rare natives, these restaurants are absolutely must-visit restaurants in 2019.
- Elliston Place Soda Shop
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Facebook
Elliston Place Soda Shop - Facebook This old-school soda counter in bustling Midtown is an absolute must for any comfort food lover. Their shakes will take you back to the good old days in no time. (2111 Elliston Pl)
- Monell’s
Monell’s Dining & Catering - Facebook
Monell’s Dining & Catering - Facebook When you’re at Monell’s, you’re with family. And you’ll eat like you’re with family, too. They serve all of their meals family-style, and it’s the best Southern cookin’ you’ve ever had. (1235 6th Ave N)
- The Treehouse Restaurant
The Treehouse Restaurant - Facebook
The Treehouse Restaurant - Facebook The Treehouse Restaurant is appropriately named – it’s designed to look and feel just like a treehouse. The food is incredible and will quickly make you forget your surroundings, though. (1011 Clearview Ave)
- Henrietta Red
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Henrietta Red - Facebook Henrietta Red is easily one of the most beautiful restaurants in town. They also have the best seafood, which is hard to come by in land-locked Nashville. (1200 4th Ave N)
- Mas Tacos Por Favor
Mas Tacos Por Favor - Facebook
Mas Tacos Por Favor - Facebook Tacos are objectively the best food there is, but even still, Mas Tacos stands head and shoulders above the rest in Nashville. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. (732 Mcferrin Ave)
- Mop / Broom Mess Hall
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Mop/Broom Mess Hall - Facebook The newest restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Tandy Wilson, Mop/Broom Mess Hall is refined America at its finest. There’s a reason everyone in town is talking about this restaurant. 1300 3rd Ave N.
- Folk
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Folk - Instagram Folk is East Nashville’s best new restaurant. It’s removed from the hustle and bustle of Gallatin and serves up some of the best pizza in the city. (823 Meridian St)
7 Big Al’s Deli
Big Al’s Deli - Facebook
Big Al’s Deli - Facebook Big Al’s Deli is Germantown’s best hidden gem. Big Al himself will serve you up the best Southern breakfast you’ve ever had – even Sturgill Simpson (he’s in the red shirt in the previous picture) approves! (1828 4th Ave N)
- Martin’s BBQ Joint
Martin’s BBQ Joint - Facebook
Martin’s BBQ Joint - Facebook Martin’s has locations all over town these days, and that’s all thanks to the fact that their barbecue is simply unbeatable. If you’re up for a slight trip, drive out to Nolensville to their first location. (7238 Nolensville Rd)
- Otaku Ramen
Otaku Ramen - Facebook
Otaku Ramen - Facebook Otaku is the Japanese word for “obsessed,” which is exactly how we feel about this Gulch ramen spot. The Tennessee Tonkotsu has pork confit that is absolutely phenomenal. (1104 Division St)
- International Market and Restaurant
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El G - Tripadvisor 2019 is the last year that you’ll be able to visit this Nashville icon. They’re closing down after this year so Belmont can extend more of the campus. Order from the hot bar or from the kitchen – you can’t go wrong. (2010 Belmont Blvd)
- Gabby’s Burgers & Fries
Gabby’s Burgers & Fries - Facebook
Gabby’s Burgers & Fries - Facebook This burger spot is only open for lunch, and there’s constantly a line out the door, but that should say something about how good these burgers are. It’s been named the best hole-in-the-wall burger joint in Tennessee! (493 Humphreys St)
- Mitchell Delicatessen
Mitchell Delicatessen - Facebook
Mitchell Delicatessen - Facebook This East Nashville deli has long been a staple of the Riverside Village neighborhood, and they serve up arguably the best sandwiches in the city. (1306 McGavock Pk)
- Loveless Cafe
Loveless Cafe - Facebook
Loveless Cafe - Facebook If you haven’t been to Loveless Cafe yet, 2019 is your year! Get out there ASAP and order their famous biscuits (and maybe even take home some of their homemade jams). (8400 TN-100)
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Elliston Place Soda Shop - Facebook
This old-school soda counter in bustling Midtown is an absolute must for any comfort food lover. Their shakes will take you back to the good old days in no time. (2111 Elliston Pl)
Monell’s Dining & Catering - Facebook
When you’re at Monell’s, you’re with family. And you’ll eat like you’re with family, too. They serve all of their meals family-style, and it’s the best Southern cookin’ you’ve ever had. (1235 6th Ave N)
The Treehouse Restaurant - Facebook
The Treehouse Restaurant is appropriately named – it’s designed to look and feel just like a treehouse. The food is incredible and will quickly make you forget your surroundings, though. (1011 Clearview Ave)
TravelinDan33 - Tripadvisor
Henrietta Red - Facebook
Henrietta Red is easily one of the most beautiful restaurants in town. They also have the best seafood, which is hard to come by in land-locked Nashville. (1200 4th Ave N)
Mas Tacos Por Favor - Facebook
Tacos are objectively the best food there is, but even still, Mas Tacos stands head and shoulders above the rest in Nashville. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. (732 Mcferrin Ave)
Mop/Broom Mess Hall - Instagram
Mop/Broom Mess Hall - Facebook
The newest restaurant from James Beard Award-winning chef Tandy Wilson, Mop/Broom Mess Hall is refined America at its finest. There’s a reason everyone in town is talking about this restaurant. 1300 3rd Ave N.
Folk - Instagram
Folk is East Nashville’s best new restaurant. It’s removed from the hustle and bustle of Gallatin and serves up some of the best pizza in the city. (823 Meridian St)
Big Al’s Deli - Facebook
Big Al’s Deli is Germantown’s best hidden gem. Big Al himself will serve you up the best Southern breakfast you’ve ever had – even Sturgill Simpson (he’s in the red shirt in the previous picture) approves! (1828 4th Ave N)
Martin’s BBQ Joint - Facebook
Martin’s has locations all over town these days, and that’s all thanks to the fact that their barbecue is simply unbeatable. If you’re up for a slight trip, drive out to Nolensville to their first location. (7238 Nolensville Rd)
Otaku Ramen - Facebook
Otaku is the Japanese word for “obsessed,” which is exactly how we feel about this Gulch ramen spot. The Tennessee Tonkotsu has pork confit that is absolutely phenomenal. (1104 Division St)
boomer_babe_travels - Tripadvisor
El G - Tripadvisor
2019 is the last year that you’ll be able to visit this Nashville icon. They’re closing down after this year so Belmont can extend more of the campus. Order from the hot bar or from the kitchen – you can’t go wrong. (2010 Belmont Blvd)
Gabby’s Burgers & Fries - Facebook
This burger spot is only open for lunch, and there’s constantly a line out the door, but that should say something about how good these burgers are. It’s been named the best hole-in-the-wall burger joint in Tennessee! (493 Humphreys St)
Mitchell Delicatessen - Facebook
This East Nashville deli has long been a staple of the Riverside Village neighborhood, and they serve up arguably the best sandwiches in the city. (1306 McGavock Pk)
Loveless Cafe - Facebook
If you haven’t been to Loveless Cafe yet, 2019 is your year! Get out there ASAP and order their famous biscuits (and maybe even take home some of their homemade jams). (8400 TN-100)
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