Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Nashville

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Bella Napoli

4.9

4.9 (1247)

$30 and under

Italian

Edgehill

About the restaurant

Bella Napoli is Nashville's only restaurant to offer handcrafted authentic Neapolitan style pizza and Italian cuisine. Come experience the flavors of Italy with your friends and family and enjoy a truly Italian experience in Nashville!

Top review

Andrea

Dined 2 days ago

Francesco is always very nice and professional , food is awesome .

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4.8

4.8 (5135)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Brentwood

About the restaurant

Mere Bulles offers superb food, outstanding service, and a beautiful setting. With a 'make it happen' attitude, our goal is always to exceed your expectations. Lunch can be in and out or a leisurely meal with important clients. Dinner is there for any special occasion or another perfect evening out.

Mere Bulles reminds you of what was once the grand manor house of Maryland Farms. In Spring and Summer, relax in our bright, cheerful Indoor Patio with its floor to ceiling windows. Surrounded by majestic old maple trees, the outdoor patio is the place to be when the weather permits. In Fall and Winter, cozy up to the fireplace for a great meal in The Living Room. We have eight inviting private dining rooms. which can be booked by phone or E-mail through our friendly and astute Events Staff. Join us for Sunday Brunch 9:30am-1:30pm.

For parties larger than 7, please call the restaurant @ 615-467-1945 or email us at info@merebulles.com

Top review

TaraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Highly recommend! Intimate dining experience. Food was great! Service was wonderful as well!

The Treehouse

4.7

4.7 (845)

$31 to $50

American

East Nashville

About the restaurant

The Treehouse is an East Nashville original restaurant and bar. We strive to source our food locally from within our community and offer inside and outdoor dining options. Come by and enjoy our ever-changing food menu or simply unwind with a craft cocktail, local draft, or glass of wine. We offer full service dinner Monday through Saturday from 5pm - 10pm as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 3pm. In addition, we offer a late night menu from 10pm-12am Friday - Saturday. Open at 4pm on the back patio Monday-Friday for Happy Hour!

Top review

Sean

Dined 5 days ago

Great food and great service. Very cool space, being able to see kitchen is nice.

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Blue Sushi Sake Grill - McEwen Northside

4.7

4.7 (332)

$30 and under

Sushi

Franklin

About the restaurant

Blue Sushi Sake Grill unites creative ingredients with energetic vibes, premium cold sake with happy moments to give you a fresh and fun new way to experience sushi. Our sushi and grill menus allow you to explore your sushi favorites in new and unexpected ways. We like to say that sushi is for sharing, and our menu encourages it. Order a spread of all your maki, nigiri and sashimi favs from the sushi bar, and throw in a few orders of starters from the grill. We'll stagger your plates so you can savor it all bite-by-bite, and maximize the sushi experience you've been craving all week. If you're not sure where to start, tour the menu during Happy Hour, where all our guest favorites — from our sushi, grill and drink menus — are available at an amazing value. We offer Happy Hour every day of the week at Blue Sushi Sake Grill!

Top review

Mike

Dined 3 days ago

Loving Sushi, this is now our favorite place for all things Sushi. We live north of Nashville and pass a lot of restaurants during the 45 minute drive to experience Blue Sushi Saki Grill. Don’t overlook the Tuna Tower, it makes a great appetizer for 2-3 people.

Butchertown Hall

4.6

4.6 (185)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

Germantown

About the restaurant

Butchertown Hall is local restaurateur Terry Raley’s vision of modern barbecue, inspired by the Central Texas meat market culture in which he grew up, and the late 19th-century butcher shop pursuits of this very neighborhood. Making extensive use of both an open fire hearth and a custom-built high-capacity smoker, we patiently cook soulful, exciting food. Expect the finest wood-fired premium cuts, craft tacos & Tex-Mex standards, fresh tortillas made in house daily, roasted oysters, and the finest smoked brisket outside of Austin…ask around. Since opening in 2015, Butchertown Hall has amassed a reputation for the finest margarita this side of San Antonio…and when the sun is shinin’, just have a seat in our courtyard and enjoy a bit of Texas in lil’ ole Nashville.

Open 7 days a week for dinner and weekend brunch. Join us in our glorious indoor or outdoor space! We also feature an expansive courtyard, complete with a list of specialty craft brews, superior margaritas and craft cocktails

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LaurenVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

The queso is my favorite in town and the tacos are to die for!

Federales - Nashville

4.6

4.6 (35)

$30 and under

Mexican

The Gulch & North Gulch

About the restaurant

Federales is a lofty, open-air restaurant and bar concept with a casual atmosphere. Centered around tasty drinks, delicious tacos, and an urban industrial vibe, it's the go-to bar for guests looking to have a good time and a memorable experience.

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Kayla

Dined 3 days ago

We had the best experience! Great music, great crowd, and great service. We would 100% recommend again.!

Twenty First Nashville

4.4

4.4 (120)

$30 and under

American

Edgehill

About the restaurant

At Twenty First Nashville, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand. Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service and delicious cuisine. We are committed to using only the freshest ingredients and supporting local farmers.

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mollye

Dined 4 days ago

Ash was Great! Very attentive and my mimosa was never empty<3 Food was Delicious

Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

4.2

4.2 (291)

$30 and under

Southern

Midtown

About the restaurant

Serving as the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels Nashville, Commons Club offers an interactive experience with three distinct spaces inviting locals and hotel guests alike to eat, drink and explore Music Row. The Kitchen boasts an open-style kitchen concept and dining room including an exclusive chef’s table. Guests can enjoy an elevated mix of small plates, craveable entrées and sides available for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. The Bar offers thoughtfully crafted cocktails, a curated wine selection and a menu of bites. Adjacent to the bar is The Shag Room, a swanky space with a southern twist that features wrap-around tiered seating and a fringe ceiling installation evoking an enjoyable setting for both travelers and locals.

Top review

Amy

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

We had decided to valet, given the restaurant will validate. We were on a bit of a time crunch, and had to wait 10 minutes for someone to even show up to take our keys. The place itself is amazing and has a great vibe! The food was also great but the service was not so good. Our waiter never smiled or showed any eagerness during the time we spent there. We were on a bit of a time crunch since we had an appointment scheduled. We had an hour and 15 minutes to eat. Unfortunately, even after I shared this with them twice, I still had to go find them 10 minutes before our appointment time to check out. This was the case throughout most of the meal. I would have been a little more understanding, but there was only one other active table there in the entire place. They do not split checks, FYI.

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4.2

4.2 (29)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Located in between Germantown and Downtown Nashville we are your go to spot for good times and great views. We were previously known as Zeppelin, but we have rebranded with a new name, new concept, and a new menu. Don't worry though- we still have the same great staff and atmosphere!

We are:
a 15-minute walk to Broadway
a 2-minute walk to the Municipal Auditorium/ Musician's Hall of Fame
a 20-minute walk to Nissan Stadium
a 7-minute walk to Bicentennial Park
a 10-minute walk to First Horizon Park
a 10-minute walk to Printer's Alley
a 9-minute walk to the Tennessee State Capitol

Top review

Ary

Dined on May 31, 2025

Joshua is the best server we’ve ever had in Nashville!

The Farmstead Nashville

4.0

4 (22)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Berry Hill

About the restaurant

Our farm to table restaurant is Located in the Berry Hill Neighborhood of Nashville TN. We are surrounded by recording studios and some of Nashville’s best murals. A cozy laid back environment, with a park across the street .
Our Breakfast and Brunch menu is 2nd to none. Our menus Feature creative dishes, Familiar dishes and new twists on old favorites. We Serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. We even have a scoop shop to satisfy your sweet tooth and help you cool off during the heat of summer. Come for breakfast and relax with house made cold brew. peach Bellini or a mimosa. Stay for Lunch and enjoy some of the south’s best Barbecue. Swing back by for dinner and let the kids play in the park while you unwind. We look forward to seeing you and serving you dishes from our Award winning chef.
Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Top review

Nasonia

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Food, service, overall experience was AMAZING! Try!

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