Best restaurants near me in Pennington Villas, TN

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1. Noko

4.9

Exceptional(1691)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • East Nashville

Booked 69 times today

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

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2. Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills

4.1

Excellent(2565)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Donelson

Booked 105 times today

Dive into food and fun at the Aquarium Restaurant, located in the Opry Mills Mall! Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a 200,000-gallon aquarium tank, home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays and more! Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting. Make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Customized birthday parties, special events, educational programs and tours are available. Plan a visit to the Aquarium today!

3. Kase x Noko

5.0

Exceptional(266)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • East Nashville

Booked 16 times today

A 14 seat, neighborhood Omakase from the team that brought you Noko Nashville. This is a 14 course, 90min nigiri & hand roll dining experience for $75. We highly recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to enjoy a drink at our Japanese cocktail bar as we start promptly at your reservation time. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the cuisine, we will not be able to accommodate fish allergies or vegetarians.

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4. Saltgrass Steak House - Nashville

4.4

Awesome(329)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Donelson

Booked 29 times today

Cut into a hearty Angus Beef steak at our award-winning scratch kitchen, Saltgrass Steak House in Opry Mills. Every meal starts with complimentary, warm Shiner Bock beer bread made in house daily by our dedicated loaf master. Discover the superior flavors of Saltgrass while enjoying menu favorites like our massive Silver Star Porterhouse, our homestyle Country Fried Steak, and our slow braised BBQ Pork Ribs. Visit us for a romantic date night or try one of our huge family meal bundles for busy families on the go. Relax in the No Bull lounge and cash in on the best Happy Hour deals in town while experiencing our famous Saltgrass hospitality firsthand.

5. Folk

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4.8

Exceptional(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Talbot's Corner

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to Folk, a neighborhood restaurant in the heart of East Nashville. Led by acclaimed chef Philip Krajeck of Rolf & Daughters, Folk offers a seasonal, produce-driven menu featuring vegetable-forward dishes, naturally leavened pizzas, and large-format selections. Our beverage program highlights natural wines, craft beers, and thoughtful cocktails-all curated to complement our food. Recognized as a James Beard semifinalist and one of Bon Appétit's 50 Best New Restaurants, Folk is proud to be part of Nashville's vibrant dining scene. Whether you're seeking the best restaurants in East Nashville or exploring natural wine in Nashville, we look forward to welcoming you.

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6. Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(135)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Nashville

Booked 11 times today

Located in East Nashville - It’s New York-style Italian, thanks to Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who’ve brought their 20-year-old celebrated Frankies 457 Spuntino south from Brooklyn, complete with the antipasti, cured meats, and housemade pasta that made the original famous. And in case you were wondering, yes, there will be meatballs. With a full bar and extensive wine and beverage program, Frankies 925 Spuntino is a true neighborhood gem. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, Frankies is a perfect spot for a leisure lunch, date night, or dinner with friends and family.

7. Koré

4.9

Exceptional(160)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville

Booked 16 times today

A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!

8. Peninsula

4.9

Exceptional(224)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Modern European • East Nashville

Booked 14 times today

Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

9. Bad Idea

4.6

Exceptional(130)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Nashville

Booked 21 times today

On July 26, we’ll be hosting a one-night experience exclusively for Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardmembers. Book now: https://www.opentable.com/r/bad-idea-x-krus-kitchen-nash/sapphire-summer-reservedBad 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.[Rasavong] invests the weight of his life experience in food that stretches the boundaries of Southeast Asian cooking to the edge of Appalachia.” Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 James Beard Awards.

10. Cafe Roze

4.9

Exceptional(12)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Nashville

Booked 14 times today

Cafe Roze is an all-day cafe in East Nashville specializing in fresh and simple breakfast, lunch and dinner options, as well as top-notch cocktails at night.Led by longtime New York chef Julia Jaksic, executive chef of Employees Only Singapore and formerly of Jack’s Wife Freda, Cafe Roze offers a beautifully designed space, delicious fare and a cool yet approachable vibe, making it a favorite neighborhood dining spot for visitors and locals alike.

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Mary
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Very nice option for dinner the ambiance was great
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Aquarium Restaurant - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Donelson
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4.1
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David
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We sat in the lounge and there was only one other occupied table there. It was quiet and very pleasant with a view of the bar and outdoor seating area. We had the heirloom tomatoes which were exquisite beyond our expectations. We had the bluefin tuna which was a small plate served raw. We enjoyed it thoroughly. Then we shared a sungold pizza with Thai basil and mozzarella. This was the biggest and best surprise of all. We couldn’t stop telling each other how much we loved it. We each thought it was the best pizza we had ever tasted. We capped it off with a chocolate gelato and a peach crostada with vanilla ice cream. There was nothing left over! If you go to East Nashville this is a must and even worth going out of your way for. Highly recommended.
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FolkPrice: Moderate• American• Talbot's Corner
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4.8
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PamelaVIP
Nashville •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This place is fantastic! The best sushi in Nashville, with every bite being so good! Value is good too. Definitely worth the price. Really excellent menu for cocktails and sake too. Service is personable and attentive. Love this place.
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Kase x NokoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• East Nashville
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5
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Demetrios
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was great, the food was good, the service was great, we will definitely be back
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NokoPrice: Expensive• Asian• East Nashville
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4.9
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IvyVIP
Nashville •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Fabulous food wonderful service ! Loved the caviar , fried chicken and the fried rice!
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Bad IdeaPrice: Very Expensive• Wine Bar• East Nashville
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4.6

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1. Noko

2. Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills

3. Kase x Noko

4. Saltgrass Steak House - Nashville

5. Folk

6. Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville

7. Koré

8. Peninsula

9. Bad Idea

10. Cafe Roze

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