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- MMichaelvipNashville •21 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoPerfect as always! The only thing better than the service is the food.More infoNokoPrice: Expensive• Asian• East Nashville•4.9
- AAmyNashville •5 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMy husband and I decided to celebrate my birthday at this fantastic! We started things off with the devil’s eggs to share, and wow, they were absolutely divine. My husband indulged in a burger that was cooked to perfection, while I savored every bite of the jambalay, it was bursting with flavor! Our waiter, Killian (I hope I've spelled her name right), was simply wonderful—so sweet and attentive throughout our meal. We definitely be back again!More infoJane’s HideawayPrice: Moderate• American• East Nashville•4.8
- AArleneNashville •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoTruly our favorite restaurant in Nashville, the food and service never disappoint! The most innovative menu in the area. Flavors and textures are harmonious. Each ingredient on a plate has a complimentary reason for being there.More infoPeninsulaPrice: Expensive• Modern European• East Nashville•4.9
- JJohnNashville •4 reviews5.0Dined on Dec 1, 2024This was a quiet place for brunch. I got the Smash Mouth burgers and they were pretty good.More infoThe TreehousePrice: Expensive• American• East Nashville•4.7
- TTimAtlanta Metro •2 reviews5.0Dined on Sep 20, 2024Top five pizza’s I’ve ever had in the country. AMAZING!More infoEmmy Squared - East NashvillePrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• East Nashville•4.6
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East Nashville is an eclectic neighborhood comprising one corner of the great country music mecca. It's as equally brimming with history as it is trendsetters and hipsters, so you know good food is bound to be somewhere in the mix. Explore food trucks and coffee shops, taco joints and stylish pizzerias, or head to a bar to get a taste of the town's booming craft beer scene. Not just any ole' fried chicken recipe will do in this Southern kingdom - here, it's all about the hot chicken. East Nashville claims the original birthplace of this battered and fried, cayenne-coated staple, and no trip to the city is complete without it. Its famously addictive spice is not for the faint of heart, so watch out!
Frequently asked questions
Healthy restaurants located in East Nashville include Noko, Lyra - Nashville and Pelican & Pig
Restaurants with gluten-free options in East Nashville are Lyra - Nashville, Koré and Noko
Bottomless brunch in East Nashville is available at Noko, Peninsula and The Treehouse
The most romantic restaurant in East Nashville is Once Upon a Time in France