Randy’s guidebook
Our Local Favorite Things To Do
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Whether you've been to Nashville before or not, We've curated a list of some of our favorite spots and places we hear are great.
If you like good coffee and don't mind paying a little extra fro artisinal, then this is a great place to check out. There are several in town but this one is the closest to our house. There light bites are also very tasty.
470 locals recommend
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveIf you like good coffee and don't mind paying a little extra fro artisinal, then this is a great place to check out. There are several in town but this one is the closest to our house. There light bites are also very tasty.
Great little artisanal coffee spot that gets a creative with their brews. If you go there during the weekday, ask for Jordan, he's our friend and makes amazing coffee.
53 locals recommend
Retrograde Coffee
1305 Dickerson PikeGreat little artisanal coffee spot that gets a creative with their brews. If you go there during the weekday, ask for Jordan, he's our friend and makes amazing coffee.
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkGreat local shop for breakfast and sandwhiches.
Yummmm!!!!! Also can be very hot if you aren't prepared. My fav is the Royale
166 locals recommend
Pepperfire Hot Chicken
5104 Centennial BoulevardYummmm!!!!! Also can be very hot if you aren't prepared. My fav is the Royale
Great place is you are on a hot chicken tour. Multiple locations to choose from.
128 locals recommend
Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Melrose Nashville, TN
2222 8th Ave SGreat place is you are on a hot chicken tour. Multiple locations to choose from.
Love this little place down in the Gulch area. Great cocktails and their version of poutine is fantastic.
104 locals recommend
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NLove this little place down in the Gulch area. Great cocktails and their version of poutine is fantastic.
Love! Love Love this place. Their family style weekend brunch leaves you satisfied and needing a nap. We recommend getting their early so you dont have to wait an hour+.
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NLove! Love Love this place. Their family style weekend brunch leaves you satisfied and needing a nap. We recommend getting their early so you dont have to wait an hour+.
Great tacos, margaritas and their gaucamole and roasted cheese dip is great.
66 locals recommend
Bakersfield
201 3rd Ave SGreat tacos, margaritas and their gaucamole and roasted cheese dip is great.
Another great little spot that now has a bar. Its cash only and their street tacos are fantastic. Their is an ATM inside. There can also be a line at times but it moves pretty fast.
693 locals recommend
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveAnother great little spot that now has a bar. Its cash only and their street tacos are fantastic. Their is an ATM inside. There can also be a line at times but it moves pretty fast.
YES! Right across the street from Mas Tacos. burgers, fries, beer, fountain as in pharmacy style sodas are worthy of a try. Biergarden out back is also fantastic when the weather nice.
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveYES! Right across the street from Mas Tacos. burgers, fries, beer, fountain as in pharmacy style sodas are worthy of a try. Biergarden out back is also fantastic when the weather nice.
Rosepepper Cantina
1907 Eastland AveWe love Jose and this little restaurant. I usually get the burritos east with a 30oz Pacifico and Leis gets the quesadilla with a margaritas.
They serve brunch now too!
53 locals recommend
El Fuego Restaurant
3917 Gallatin PikeWe love Jose and this little restaurant. I usually get the burritos east with a 30oz Pacifico and Leis gets the quesadilla with a margaritas.
They serve brunch now too!
Gotta go if you've never had it. Rich, creamy and delightful!
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveGotta go if you've never had it. Rich, creamy and delightful!
Awesome donuts but also very rich. We usually split one but f worth trying out. Get crazy and have some with Jeni's Ice Cream. They are almost next door to each other.
162 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland AveAwesome donuts but also very rich. We usually split one but f worth trying out. Get crazy and have some with Jeni's Ice Cream. They are almost next door to each other.
Only been there once but it was really good and worth going back to.
407 locals recommend
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveOnly been there once but it was really good and worth going back to.
Rudie's Seafood and Sausage
1402 McGavock PkFun Little spot over in Five Points area. We usually go there for drinks but haven't really tried their food all that much.
210 locals recommend
The Treehouse Restaurant
1011 Clearview AveFun Little spot over in Five Points area. We usually go there for drinks but haven't really tried their food all that much.
Love this little hidden spot tucked back off Main street. there's no bar menu so just tell the waiter what your jam is and take it from there.
157 locals recommend
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveLove this little hidden spot tucked back off Main street. there's no bar menu so just tell the waiter what your jam is and take it from there.
Great brunch and two for one drinks on weekends last time we checked. Located down in the The Gulch area.
175 locals recommend
Saint Añejo
1120 McGavock StGreat brunch and two for one drinks on weekends last time we checked. Located down in the The Gulch area.
This is our go to spot for us as well as out of town guests who want good food and a nice environment without breaking the bank.
If you like cocktails, their Milk Punch is fantastic.
123 locals recommend
Adele's
1210 McGavock StThis is our go to spot for us as well as out of town guests who want good food and a nice environment without breaking the bank.
If you like cocktails, their Milk Punch is fantastic.
There are several of these around town. We've been to this one a couple of times when we are down in that area or have friends in town.
309 locals recommend
Biscuit Love Gulch
316 11th Ave SThere are several of these around town. We've been to this one a couple of times when we are down in that area or have friends in town.
Whiskey Kitchen
118 12th Ave SBeen there a few tomes. Drinks and food were great. Their menu changes often so check them out online and see if anything grabs you.
269 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
902 Main StBeen there a few tomes. Drinks and food were great. Their menu changes often so check them out online and see if anything grabs you.
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StLooking for tasty BBQ? We suggest this place quite often. The downtown location has a covered beer garden area upstairs in the back. There's another bar up there and usually live music. My fav is the brisket sandwich with fries and mac and cheese.
401 locals recommend
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SLooking for tasty BBQ? We suggest this place quite often. The downtown location has a covered beer garden area upstairs in the back. There's another bar up there and usually live music. My fav is the brisket sandwich with fries and mac and cheese.
Great little place. Not close to us but when we crave Thai food, this is where we order from.
31 locals recommend
Thai Esane
1520 Division StGreat little place. Not close to us but when we crave Thai food, this is where we order from.
Awesome space up on the hill. Drinks and food are great and if you have a party of people there is a really cool retro styled bowling alley in the back.
571 locals recommend
Pinewood Social
33 Peabody StAwesome space up on the hill. Drinks and food are great and if you have a party of people there is a really cool retro styled bowling alley in the back.
Another well known coffee shop not far from Pinewood Social. It tens to get pack in the mornings but the outdoor deck in front is great when the weather is nice.
271 locals recommend
CREMA
15 Hermitage AveAnother well known coffee shop not far from Pinewood Social. It tens to get pack in the mornings but the outdoor deck in front is great when the weather is nice.
Fun little honky tonk with a variety of live acts. Drinks and snacks aren't anything fancy but still fun to check out when your down on Broadway.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayFun little honky tonk with a variety of live acts. Drinks and snacks aren't anything fancy but still fun to check out when your down on Broadway.
Always a great spot to see live acts. Food is great and there are three floors plus a roof top deck with great views.
578 locals recommend
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayAlways a great spot to see live acts. Food is great and there are three floors plus a roof top deck with great views.
Like bourbon? You should make time to do a tasting and tour of this distillery. Locally owned by two brothers bringing back some family distilling recipes. Its just down the street from Marathon Village where Antique Archeology and a bunch of great small shops are.
44 locals recommend
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery
1414 Clinton StLike bourbon? You should make time to do a tasting and tour of this distillery. Locally owned by two brothers bringing back some family distilling recipes. Its just down the street from Marathon Village where Antique Archeology and a bunch of great small shops are.