Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Old Hickory / Hermitage

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Downtown / SobroEast NashvilleGermantownHendersonvilleSouth NashvilleTalbot's Corner

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37 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pinewood Social

4.4

Awesome(245)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 41 times today

Pinewood Social is a vibrant restaurant nestled in downtown Nashville's historic Trolley Barns at 33 Peabody Street. We pride ourselves on serving modern American cuisine infused with Southern flavors, offering a delightful range of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Our diverse beverage program delivers everything from craft cocktails, draft and packaged beer, and wines by the glass and bottle. We also have a Crema Coffee outpost here in our Livingroom area serving some of the best coffee in Nashville.At Pinewood Social, we offer a distinctive array of entertainment options, featuring six beautifully restored bowling lanes, two inviting splash pools, and a charming bocce court. Our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience where delicious food, exceptional drinks, and lively entertainment seamlessly merge to delight our guests.

2. Harper's

4.8

Exceptional(1578)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 96 times today

Globally-inspired steakhouse with stunning design, unparalleled service and international cocktails.

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3. The Finch - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(1016)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 115 times today

Elegant restaurant nestled in the historic Union Station complete anchored with a craft cocktail center bar.

4. Henrietta Red

4.8

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 49 times today

Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends. Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast. Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

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5. The Diner - Nashville

4.2

Awesome(2550)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 29 times today

Located on the corner of 3rd Avenue South & Demonbreun, The Diner is the crown jewel of Downtown Nashville’s SoBro district. Our 6 story restaurant boasts six unique floors, each with gorgeous views of downtown. Our chef-driven menu features everything from traditional breakfast fare and lunch specialties, to mouth watering steaks, exquisite seafood, Southern home-style dishes, Italian classics, freshly shucked oysters, and sushi. Each floor offers our guests a truly unique dining experience. For those looking for breakfast to go, stop by the 1st floor coffee shop to enjoy premium Lavazza coffee beverages and fresh baked pastries. With floor to ceiling windows, our chic dining rooms are guaranteed to wow even the most well-traveled guest. Our Private Dining Rooms feature private balconies. Join us on the sixth floor for iconic views of Downtown Nashville and enjoy shucked-to-order oysters, boiled shrimp, and made to order sushi.

6. Geist

4.8

Exceptional(2572)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 52 times today

The Champagne Garden is first come first served. We will do our best to accommodate every request.Managing Partner- Freddy SchwenkGeneral Manager- Lindsey BertrandExecutive Chef- Ron BushbyExecutive Sous Chef- Connor Woodburn

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7. Skull's Rainbow Room

4.8

Exceptional(5314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 77 times today

Reservation note: your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties up to 2 and 2 hours for parties up to 4. 2 hours and 15 minutes for parties up to 6. We cannot guarantee any specific table, view. All reservations are treated as independent reservations. Please make sure to arrive at your reservation time, we allow a 15 minute grace period, failure to arrive after that time will result in your reservation being considered a "no-show." *due to limited availability each evening any adjustments to reservations must be approved by management with a 24 hour notice, after that time we may not be able to accommodate any changes in your existing reservation. Strictly 21 and up after 9 pm. Any guest under the age of 21 prior to 9 pm must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. * for credit card transactions there is a 3.5% processing fee, you are welcome to pay in cash the evening of your reservation to avoid the fee.Kitchen closes at 11pm daily.

8. Bad Idea

4.5

Awesome(92)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Nashville

Booked 26 times today

Bad Idea is East Nashville's buzziest new restaurant from Sommelier Alex Burch and Executive Chef Colby Rasavong. It was honored as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America in 2024 by the New York Times. New York Times food writer Brett Anderson remarks “Bad Idea may well be what many seasoned diners thought when they heard there was a wine bar specializing in envelope-pushing Lao food opening inside an East Nashville church. But given the level of cooking here, the name turned out to be a self-aware joke, rather than aself-own…[Rasavong] invests the weight of his life experience in food that stretches the boundaries ofSoutheast Asian cooking to the edge of Appalachia. And the wine list is wise beyond this restaurant’syears, mixing tantalizing obscurities, affordable crowd pleasers and connoisseur selections you’ll rarelyfind poured by the glass.” Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 JamesBeard Awards.

9. House of Cards

4.8

Exceptional(6316)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 51 times today

a dining adventure like no other in Nashville. Discover a hidden underground space where classic American cuisine meets the art of illusion. As you enter through a secret tunnel, you'll find a stunning interior filled with antique magic artifacts and a multimillion-dollar collection of European antiques. Our handcrafted bar features one of Nashville's largest liquor selections, perfect for enjoying expertly crafted cocktails. Savor a menu of classic American dishes with a modern twist, made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. From juicy steaks and fresh seafood to vegetarian and vegan options, there's something for everyone. The real enchantment comes from our world-class magicians, who will dazzle you with mind-boggling illusions and interactive performances throughout the evening. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a romantic night out, House of Cards promises an unforgettable experience.

10. O-Ku - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(2211)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Germantown

Booked 77 times today

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

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