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Best Lunch Restaurants in Nashville, Tennessee

July 20, 2022 by Alex Hawker 2 Comments

Are you looking for the best lunch in Nashville?

The truth is, we’re pretty lucky to live in Nashville. The food scene is amazing, and you can find just about any kind of restaurant you want here—and then some. Even if you don’t like the kind of food you find at a certain restaurant, chances are there’s another one right across the street that will be just perfect for your tastes. But there’s one thing that everyone can agree on: The best Nashville lunch spots are different from anywhere else in the US.

In this post we’ll not only cover the best downtown lunch restaurants, we’ll also cover the best places in each neighborhood.  Looking for new restaurants or those with live music? We’ve got those too.

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So, if you’re looking for the best restaurants in Nashville for lunch….let’s get started with the best lunch spots in downtown Nashville!


Lunch in Downtown Nashville


Merchants – 401 Broadway, Nashville,
  • The Hampton Social – Lounge, Restaurant with Rooftop
  • Etch – Contemporary American
  • Church & Union – Contemporary American
  • Merchants – American
  • Jack’s Bar-B-Que – BBQ
  • Puckett’s 5th & Church – BBQ
  • Pacifico’s Real Mexican Cocina – Mexican
  • Hattie B’s – Hot Chicken
  • Stateside Kitchen – Brasserie-Style
  • Martin’s – BBQ
  • Stationairy (NEW) – European
  • 417 Union – American Dining
  • The Mockingbird – American Comfort Food
  • Another Broken Egg Café – Café
  • Rae’s Gourmet Sandwich Shoppe – Sandwich Shoppe
  • Frothy Monkey – Café
  • Rodizio Grill – Brazilian Steakhouse
  • Corner Pub – Beer, Sports, Comfort Food
  • Cava – Greens & Grain Bowls
  • Slim & Husky’s – Pizza

Lunch in Germantown


  • Monell’s – American
  • Germantown Café – French American
  • Butchertown Hall – American Bar
  • Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint
  • Henrietta Red – American
  • Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen
  • 312 Pizza Company
  • Red Bicycle – Cafe
  • Tomacco – Taco’s
  • Waldo’s – Chicken & Beer

Lunch in Hillsboro Village


  • The Grilled Cheeserie – Gourmet Grilled Cheese
  • Nada – Latin/Spanish
  • The Pancake Pantry – American Grill
  • McDougal’s Chicken Fingers & Wings – American
  • Brown’s Diner – American
  • Cabana Taps – Caribbean
  • Greenery Co. – Healthy
  • Central BBQ
  • Taco Mama – Taco Bar
  • Anzie Blue – Coffee, Cocktails, CBD
  • Fido – Café & Restaurant

Lunch in The Gulch/Capitol View


  • M.L. Rose – Craft Beer & Burgers
  • The Pub – British Pub
  • Peg Leg Porker – BBQ
  • Bar Louie – Handcrafted Martinis, Cocktails and Kitchen
  • Burger Republic – American

Lunch in East Nashville


East Nashville
  • Cafe Roze – American Cafe
  • Redheaded Stranger – Mexican
  • Mas Tacos Por Favor – Mexican
  • Five Points Pizza
  • Graze Nashville – Plant Based Bistro and Bar
  • The Pharmacy – Burgers and Beer
  • Party Fowl – Hot Chicken
  • The Wild Cow – Vegetarian and Vegan
  • Tailgate Brewery East Nashville – Craft Brewery

Lunch in 12 South


  • The Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse – Café
  • Bartaco – Taco’s
  • Burger Up – American
  • Edley’s Bar-B-Que – BBQ
  • Epice – Lebanese
  • Five Daughters Bakery – Pastries
  • Taqueria del Sol – Mexican

Lunch in Green Hills


  • Etc. – American Fusion
  • The Cheesecake Factory – American
  • The Green Hills Grille – American
  • Noshville Delicatessen – American Deli
  • Char Restaurant – Steakhouse
  • True Food Kitchen – Healthy
  • North Italia – Italian
  • The Food Company – Sandwiches & Salads
  • Husk – Southern Cuisine

Lunch Near Bridgestone Arena


  • Tavern ’96 at Bridgestone Arena – Sandwiches, Pizza, BBQ
  • Trattoria II Mulino – Italian
  • Legends Corner – Bar
  • The Palm – Steakhouse
  • Pancho & Lefty’s Cantina – Tacos, Tequila, Beer
  • Robert’s Western World – Bar
  • Rippy’s Smokin’ Bar & Grill – Bar & Grill, BBQ

Lunch Near Opryland


  • Rainforest Café – American
  • Maki of Japan – Japanese
  • Pyramids Café – Mediterranean & Greek
  • Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen – Southern Cuisine
  • TGI Fridays – American Cuisine
  • Chili’s – American
  • Mission BBQ – BBQ

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