Best Fun Restaurants in East Bank

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AmericanItalianSeafoodPizzeriaBarbecueAfternoon Tea

Regions

Nashville

Neighborhoods

Belmont / HillsboroDonelsonDowntown / SobroGreen HillsThe Gulch & North Gulch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

13 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. PLAYDATE FUNBAR

4.3

Awesome(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Belmont / Hillsboro

Booked 5 times today

Welcome to PLAYDATE, the trendiest restaurant and bar located in Nashville’s 12 South. Step into our charming 1920s house, catch the big game, or enjoy our adult slide and yard games. With craft cocktails, delicious bites, and a lively backyard, PLAYDATE is your ultimate winter hangout.21+ and up after 8pm.

2. Pinewood Social

4.5

Awesome(262)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 26 times today

Pinewood Social is a vibrant restaurant nestled in downtown Nashville's historic Trolley Barns. 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 Living room 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.Parking Validation for 3 Hours in the Trolly Barns Parking Garage located at 15 Lea Ave, Nashville, TN 37210

A photo of Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk restaurant

3. Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk

4.2

Awesome(114)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 13 times today

Friends In Low Places is a four-story honky-tonk from Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, blending tradition with modern flair. The first two floors offer live music, cold beer, and classic energy and the third has cozy private event spaces. At the top, The Oasis Rooftop boasts the largest rooftop in the Neon Neighborhood — a breezy spot for a drink, a mimosa, or a meal with a view. Inspired by Trisha Yearwood and her best-selling cookbooks, our menu features weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner — with mimosas, burgers, chicken tenders, pulled pork sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. From boozy brunches to late-night bites, there’s always something worth ordering. Whether you’re catching a show, grabbing a drink, or settling in for a meal, Friends In Low Places brings the best of Southern food and hospitality to the heart of Nashville.

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4. Black Tap - Nashville

4.4

Awesome(87)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Burgers • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 9 times today

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer is a top American restaurant in Nashville, Tennessee. Our expansive menu includes delicious craft burgers, chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, chicken tenders, craft salads, specialty fries, and a variety of milkshakes. We are also a full bar that offers numerous beers on tap as well as cocktails and wine.

5. DraftKings Sports & Social

4.0

Excellent(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 6 times today

Located at Nashville Live! on 2nd Avenue, DraftKings Sports & Social delivers an immersive sports entertainment and dining experience in downtown. The space features a state-of-the-art LED media wall, multiple TVs and signature bars that allow guests to watch multiple games and sporting events at once. Guests can enjoy a full menu of elevated dishes such as Crispy Kataifi Wrapped Shrimp, Cacio e Pepe Arancini, and Truffle Mushroom Flatbread curated by James Beard Award Nominee, Chef John Suley, as well as a carefully crafted beverage menu featuring specialty cocktails and Sports & Social’s signature Orange Crush.

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6. Nashville Underground

2.6

(679)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 2 times today

Owned by brothers Joey and Gavin DeGraw, Nashville Underground was named a Top 20 Celebrity-Owned Restaurant by The Food Network, and we're just getting started... Boasting the largest and only double-deck rooftop on Broadway, Nashville Underground delivers an intimate experience where you can Drink, Taste and Hear Nashville. Here, we celebrate the rich history of Music City combining all the elements that make Nashville so unique. Come experience the best Nashville Hot Chicken in town, a Mimi's staple, and finish it off with a slice of homemade Pecan Pie. Choose from our many draft selections or relax with a classic cocktail. We'll be waitin' for ya!

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7. Hard Rock Cafe - Nashville

4.2

Awesome(922)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 15 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

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8. Topgolf Swing Suites - The Tempo Hotel

3.8

Excellent(3)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 3 times today

A unique social and interactive virtual experience that's fun for everyone! Play a virtual round of golf or check out anyone of our other virtual games. Enjoy during your stay or plan a night out with friends!Closed Sundays & MondaysOpen Tuesday - Saturday 1pm - 9pm. Accepting Reservations and Walk-ins (depends on availability)$50 per hour per bay Tuesday & Wednesday$70 per hour per bay Thursday, Friday & SaturdayIf you add an additional hour of play time its half price!!!In-room bar with a range of beverages and choice appetizer selections.

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9. Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing Nashville

4.4

Awesome(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • The Gulch & North Gulch

Looking for a great place to eat and have fun? Have a large group wanting a reserved table in Nashville? Blu Ox Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place. Located at Bad Axe Throwing in Downtown Nashville, Blu Ox features a made from scratch Northwoods inspired menu with a Southern twist. Enjoy live music at our full bar with curated custom cocktails and local draft beers. All while enjoying the amazing atmosphere of the newest and largest axe throwing venue in Tennessee. Located in downtown Nashville, this location boasts amazing panoramic downtown skyline views and an outdoor patio. If your feeling adventurous join us before or after your meal to learn to be a Bad Axe as one of our entertaining coaches teaches you to throw axes and guarantees you will have an unforgettable axeperience. With over 9000 sqft we are perfect for everything from date nights, birthdays, showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, sales presentations, to large parties, team building, and corporate events.

10. Wildhorse Saloon

4.4

Awesome(85)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Commitment to Clean www.gaylordhotelsclean.com Category10 is THE Nashville experience. We are a true-to-our roots restaurant with downtown’s largest dance floor and an unparalleled stage for live entertainment. We are Nashville’s most iconic destination, providing all the city has to offer in one place. We are where your Nashville story begins and never ends!Located on 2nd Ave. in the heart downtown Nashville, Category10 has become synonymous with great music and good times. More than 1.5 million music fans stampede to the Category10 each year to have a great meal, catch the hottest concerts and to take advantage of our complimentary line dancing lessons.For parties of 15 or more, please visit https://www.category10.com/private-events/

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Anna
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We will definitely be returning because of the outstanding responsiveness and service! Our waitress was the best, the food all tasted great, the only problems we did have was our sons grilled cheeses being burnt, but they comped them and remade them without any hesitation after it was brought to their attention. We did feel their steaks were not worth the price, due to quality and size, but the flavor was great! Loved the atmosphere, the bread pudding was SO rich and delicious and large enough to feed us all, definitely worth the price. All in all the main changes I’d suggest is to invest in a better quality cut of steaks, render the fat, and add another side with them even a salad or something would be perfect! Overall we will definitely be returning and recommending this place!
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Pinewood SocialPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Sobro
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4.5
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KathyVIP
Nashville •128 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Had a great server. Cool atmosphere inside. Love music and good drinks. Food options are sparse, basic bar food.
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Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky-TonkPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Sobro
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4.2
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ErinVIP
Houston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Great food and wait staff just steps from Broadway
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Black Tap - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Burgers• Downtown / Sobro
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4.4
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Michelle
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
Had an amazing time with family in town. Lindsay was our waitress and was excellent!
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PLAYDATE FUNBARPrice: Moderate• American• Belmont / Hillsboro
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4.3
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Greg
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 13, 2025
Food was good and so was our service. Price was on par with other sports bars. Had the wings
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DraftKings Sports & SocialPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Sobro
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