Nashville’s Best Places to Eat and Listen

If there are two things Nashville does best, it’s outstanding live music and delicious dining. Try all eight Music City locations offering excellence in both arenas.

by Nashville Lifestyles

April 15, 2016

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Downtown

Acme

You'll find four floors of music, food, and revelry at the corner of 1st Avenue and Broadway in downtown Nashville. The 22,000 square feet restaurant/venue hosts songwriters on the regular, soul brunch on the weekends, and late night DJ parties on the rooftop level. 101 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201; 615-915-0888; theacmenashville.com

Hillsboro Village

Belcourt Taps

Drawing a predominately collegiate crowd, Belcourt Taps serves up local brews and burgers with a steady stream of rising Nashville songwriters. The laid-back feel and patio space are a bonus to nightly ‘in the round’ musical sets. 2117 Belcourt Ave, Nashville, TN 37212; 615-915-3622; belcourttaps.com

DOWNTOWN

City Winery

While the intimate performance hall features national touring acts, the food and drink program is worth a visit, too. The converted warehouse has soaring ceilings and offers a number of different places to dine and imbibe: patios, decks, private rooms, and the functioning winery space. 609 Lafayette Street, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-324-1010; citywinery.com/nashville

EAST NASHVILLE

The Family Wash

  One of the hippest little music venues in East Nashville, the Family Wash draws a range of musical talent, from jazz to indie rock but also puts out a fine shepherd’s pie (which they also do vegetarian), bangers and mash, meatloaf and macaroni and cheese. Their beer list is packed with local labels as well as the requisite Schlitz. 626A Main St, Nashville, TN 37206; 615-645-9930; familywash.com

DOWNTOWN

Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant

  This go-to spot offers some of the best music as well as the best baby back ribs and southern fried chicken. The music varies, but you can generally find a low-key acoustic, Americana, and country. 500 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219; 615-770-2772; puckettsgro.com | Photo by Amy Whidby

THE GULCH

Sambuca

  This swanky, upscale “dinner club x93 in the Gulch is a go-to for blues and jazz as well as Latin and swing. There’s a lengthy list of fun cocktails (including a line of “skinny x93 low-calorie options) and small plates for sharing. 601 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-248-2888; sambucarestaurant.com

Midtown

Soulshine Pizza

The Mississippi-based chain is named for an Allman Brothers song so, naturally, music plays a big role on their huge second floor, open air stage. Every Friday catch Nashville’s Lightining 100 radio station broadcasting live from the upper deck and stick around for one of their delicious pies or po-boys along with the daily two for one drink deal. 1907 Division St, Nashville, TN 37203; 615-401-9859; soulshinepizza.com | Photo courtesy Soulshine Facebook

Melrose

The Sutler

Set in front of the colorful cowboy boot mosaic, The Sutler stage is a weekly spot for alt-country, blues, and Americana acts. Their menu of Southern-inspired comfort food perfectly complements the urban saloon ambiance, especially for Sunday’s Bluegrass Brunch. 2600 Franklin Pk, Suite 109, Nashville, TN 37204; 615-840-6124; thesutler.com