Cute and Themed Restaurants in Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, is not just the home of country music, but also a haven for food lovers. The city's culinary scene is as vibrant and diverse as its music, offering a range of dining experiences that go beyond the ordinary. Among these are the cute and themed restaurants that add a unique twist to dining. These establishments combine great food with fun and quirky themes, creating an atmosphere that's as enjoyable as the dishes they serve. From retro diners to fantasy-inspired eateries, Nashville's themed restaurants offer a feast for both the eyes and the palate. This article will take you on a tour of some of the most charming and themed restaurants in Music City.
The hampton social - nashville
4.5
(2529)
Breezy hangout serving seafood & beach-themed cocktails in stylish, nautical surroundings.
Reviews:
A beautiful restaurant with a great environment. Service and food was exceptional for the type of cuisine they offer. The space is a must experience and be sure to look over the menu ahead of time to ensure what options are available. All of our dishes were excellent as well as the dessert. Highly recommended.
Courtney Arant
Went here for a birthday celebration and it was a wonderful experience. Our server was very friendly and attentive. He made several recommendations and went over the menu. We ordered some drinks and this crazy half shell margarita drink for 3. It was obnoxiously big but tasted good. Got the spinach dip and some oysters which were great. I ordered the shrimp tacos, it came with 3 and they are delicious. Overall the experience was fantastic and we had a great time. I would recommend reservations as it can get pretty busy. You will also need separate reservations is you want to go to the rooftop bar.
James Bentivegna
Rosè on tap! If you're looking to brunch, this is where you should go. While there, we had the spinach dip, french toast and bacon sandwich. The bacon was thick cut and sweet, so delicious. The sandwich was simple and filling. The french toast was pretty normal, nothing too special about it, but the aesthetic of the restaurant is so cute and of course if you're looking for great social media post, this place has all of the picturesque moments needed. So cute and I would go back.
Felicia Rivers
Love the second floor views. Sit by the window! Great for photos and amazingly flavorful food. I regret nothing! The pasta and pizza were excellent. Perfect for sharing. Sweet waitress and very attentive managers.
The Saravia Mama
4 ⭐️ - good vibes and great food We have always wanted to try this place but being located near Broadway delayed our visit. Going here for lunch was an awesome idea. The food was great and didn’t skimp on the ingredients. The only so-so was their wedge salad. The iceberg was kind of old and the pork belly didn’t really work. But overall an awesome experience and did I mention that the service (Anna H) was great?
Rubin Reviews
201 1st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
Skull's rainbow room
4.7
(2286)
Circa-1948 speakeasy-style lounge offering elevated American fare, craft sips & nightly burlesque.
Reviews:
I recently had the pleasure of dining at a charming restaurant with a group of friends. I must say, the experience was truly delightful. The food was amazing, leaving us thoroughly impressed. The service was top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff who made us feel welcome throughout the evening. The restaurant's interior exuded the ambiance of an old town jazz bar, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. The addition of great music further enhanced the overall dining experience. I would highly recommend this place to anyone seeking a fantastic combination of delicious cuisine, excellent service, and a nostalgic, jazz-inspired setting.
Alex Kviatkouski
If you want a nice, elegant dinner, when you’re in Nashville, Skull rainbow room is a nice place to go eat. The food is cooked very well and would recommend to anybody. I loved the lobster bisque my wife really enjoyed the tuna tartare and also the lamb chops. I think you need to try it. It’s real good.
Mike McLaughlin
Eing a local in Nashville..Had not had to eat here before will all my travel.. We came here the other night..Made a reservation. But had the wrong date..The found a spot for us.. Service was great..Atmosphere great..Live music and the food was great..A must stop if you visit Nashville..J
Jason Woodard
A must stop on your trip to Nashville!! Located down this cool little alley called Printers Alley, Skulls Rainbow room is very hard to get reservations. Lucky us, walked in and within 10 minutes, had 2 seats at the bar. We ordered drinks, Lemon Drop was so good, and started with the prime rib empanadas and escargot...both were amazing!! For dinner we had the New York Strip and the Crawfish Gnocchi with the added shrimp skewer. Both were phenomenal. Service and atmosphere was very speakeasy like. Highly recommend!! A++++
Michelle
Great food and music. Located on Printers Alley. Great prime rib and fish. Cesar salad was delicious. Had anchovies on top so if you do not like them I would ask to to exclude them. Good drinks as well. Staff was great. Had the Cesar, prime rib, fish special and peanut butter pie dessert, Brussel sprouts, and two drinks. Price was about $175 without tip. Well worth it.
Chris Barker
222 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37219, USA
Lockeland table
4.7
(1088)
Rustic, rehabbed storefront setting for Southern-accented American grub & wood-fired pizzas.
Reviews:
I really liked the aesthetic and intimacy of the restaurant here. It’s a small main dining room with a smaller side room plus a bar. Visit during the community hour for great small plate specials and $7 drinks. There is also a $22 pizza of the day. Ours was really really good with sausage, jalapeño, and honey. It was really well balanced and filling. Our server recommended an after dinner drink across the street at Urban Cowboy and that was also a blast. 5/5 food, service, and vibe. Make sure to make a reservation! The pork belly tacos would be an immediate order on future visits. The queso fundito was good but would be a pass to try something different. The sauce on the wings were also really unique and some of the best I’ve had even if the wings themselves were small. 5 wings for $7 was still an excellent value. It’s easy to see why this restaurant consistently makes “best of” lists
Scott Moore
We went to celebrate a birthday and everything was delicious! We got a steak, the pork chops, and the spinach fettuccine. Oh, and of course we got the banana fosters bread pudding AND the skillet cookie for deserts. Our waiter, Bo, was super friendly and attentive.
Julie M
We stayed in East Nashville and decided to come here for happy hour! We were not disappointed; it was a cute & cozy neighborhood spot with wonderful and attentive service, dishes served on eclectic local pottery, and great apps/cocktails! We tried a variety of things on the menu - hummus, maple glazed wings, pork belly tacos and the steak! We were most impressed by lovely and balance cocktails and an excellent wine selection. Don’t sleep on the blackberry mezcal drink (pictured)!!
Janine Burdette
We happened to be staying in East Nashville, very close to this neighbourhood gem.. We decided to share a few dishes from the menu as there were too many good ones to choose from.. particularly recommend the pork belly! The staff were very friendly and attentive and even gave us great advice on venues to visit after dinner.. 🥳
Nicholas Ryan
Ventured over to the east side of Nashville to indulge at a restaurant that supports locally grown produce. Our reservation was for 6:45 pm. The host graciously seated us early to partake in their community hour. Shout out to the lovely hostess! Go all in for the wings and embrace that beautiful sweet/hot and a delicate crunch from the peanuts. I wanted to gnaw on the bones, but did not want to appear un-ladylike. I went in like a warrior and ordered the dry-aged NY strip steak. The Chef recommended medium rare. Let me just say, I wanted to find the chef and curtsy before him, because he prepared my steak as if I was royalty. The steak was well rested, juicy and bursting with flavor. The ensemble of green beans, sweet tomato, pecan sauté and chimichurri provided a delicious bed of flavor for the steak. My bestie ordered the grilled pork chop and all I heard her say repeatedly is: “This is Amazing!!!!” I will be back to try the pizzas and other palete pleasing options on the menu.
Lowanda Hill
1520 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
The stillery
4.6
(3612)
Mason jar cocktails, burgers & brick-oven pizza in a modern space with live music on weekends.
Reviews:
We were really surprised at how awesome the service and the food were so delicious. Especially after we had a bad experience at the Black Tap in Nashville. We will not be going back there again. We were treated well at The Stillery also and felt very comfortable in the atmosphere. Recommended it to anyone to "The Stillery." Chicken wings were little 😋 hot, but delicious with a nice flavor and my lady's fish was awesome 👌🏿 too. You saved our day. We give it a 10 yo.....
NY
Some of the best food we all had! The spicy chicken pizza was probably in my top 5 pizzas I ever had. The spicy mac and cheese was the best Mac and cheese I ever had! The wontons were incredible as well. The Brussels were a little soft but still tasted good. The service was quick, professional, and made great recommendations. Ambiance was quieter but could still talk at a normal level.
Eric Graham
Great place to eat in the heart of Nashville! They also have a rooftop bar. We waited 45 minutes for a table. All the staff were friendly. The food was definitely worth the wait. We loved the Hot Chicken sandwich and Sonoran burger. The fries were not very good. They seemed a little soggy. I would have preferred them with some crispness.
Wanderluster
There was no wait, a nice comfortable booth, service was quick, though our food came out a few minutes apart it was fresh and well made. We enjoyed the bacon and jalapeno rangoons to start. The Mac n cheese is very creamy and they toast up the top for a little extra crunch. The hot chicken comes in house and Nashville hot so you can adjust the heat level, I'm not a fan of the cheese they used on the hot chicken sandwich but it was mostly easy to scrape off. The steak sandwich with greens was very tender and thinly sliced to make it easier to eat, it was one of the best constructed higher quality steak sandwiches I've seen.
Cary Pool
We got in around 8pm so it’s pretty crowded, we waited for 45 minutes before getting seated. Since it’s our first time, we chose the special and recommended dishes. I got myself the Mac & Cheese with Hot chicken- the popular one in the restaurant. We also got a Hanger Steak (pic not included), Catfish & Chips- as my waiter’s favorite one, and Steak’Sand Burger. My Mac&Cheese is creamy and makes a great combination with spicy chicken wings, which is understandable why people love it. Personally, I love and recommend the Steak’Sand Burger because of its crunchy bread and juicy meat with cheese and greens. Great amount and all is delicious. Got so full quickly. Our waiter is friendly and helpful. Good atmosphere.
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113 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201, USA
Adele's nashville
4.5
(1959)
Farm-to-fork restaurant with a cool vibe offering New American dishes, cocktails & patio seating.
Reviews:
This might be my new favorite brunch spot in Nashville. Make sure you have reservations and if you want an earlier time, it’s a good idea to book on open table a few weeks out. Brunch runs from 11-2 on Saturday and Sunday. All the food was great, but I especially loved the bacon made in the wood fired oven and the shrimp and grits. The shrimp has enough flavor to enhance the grits. The home fries are also really good. The food was replenished several times throughout the service, so everything was fresh. The desserts were also really good. The aesthetic is clean, basic and low key. Dress is casual but you wouldn’t look out of place in a nice brunch dress, or a dress shirt tucked into khakis. I enjoyed my mocktail very much and we both enjoyed the service throughout the meal.
Scott Moore
Upscale American place with good service and overpriced mains with small portion size. We got the meatballs , sourdough bread with the butter as our appetizer to share at the table. Was decent, not a lot to complain. The cocktails were okay , nothing to rave about. The mains was disappointing. The vegan and gnocchi options were very okay and the meat options were very small for the price we are paying . I had to go to my room and eat a cookie because i wasn’t full. Not recommending this place unless your company is paying for it!
Gaurav Hegde
Best. Meal. Ever. Travis was such a great waiter We LOVED him. So attentive! We felt as if we were his only table. He handled all of our food allergies. The food was a great mix of a healthy gourmet meal and incredibly delectable. The pumpkin dessert was Christmas in my mouth. There is not one thing that was bad. Delicious. Plus…we got to see Bob Jovi!
Tara Beauchesne
Sunday Brunch is amazing. It’s all you can eat from 10-2 for $32. The dishes are incredible. Some of the best salmon I’ve had. Coffee is nice and strong. The truffle Mac N Cheese was my favorite.
Sarah Upton
We enjoyed our evening at Adele’s. Great cocktails, highly recommend the meatballs and the new peach salad was delicious. We all had something different and everything was really good. The salmon and the gnocchi were our favorites. Our server, Kimberly was fantastic!
Sherri Crandall
1210 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
Sinema
4.4
(1279)
Set in historic Melrose theater, this over-the-top spot serves modern takes on American classics.
Reviews:
Went there for my son's 21st birthday. Amazing food and service. Everything was perfect for a special night. The food is amazing, we had the Burger, the Scallops, and the short ribs. Duck fritters for appetizers, and an awesome dessert called simply "Chocolate " for dessert. Highly recommend.
john hutchinson
What a unique location! It’s an old movie theater… cinema that has been converted to a restaurant!! They play old movies (without volume) throughout the restaurant. There are cozy dining spaces and a couple great bars. And what a selection of bourbons! There were like a couple hundred! There was a wide variety in the menu. I really enjoyed the ravioli starter I had but the scallops were okay. I was expecting much larger scallops. There was so much orzo on the place that it really lessened the scallops which should have been the feature. Overall it was a good meal
M Gbertsis
We went there for my boyfriend’s birthday and ordered the tasting menu with premium wine pairing. Food and beverage were good, but the portion could be a little larger. Two waiters greeted us and checked our IDs twice, which was a little confusing. We also paid for a $25 “special occasion” package, which included a hand-written note, a flower bouquet, and champagne for toast. The flower bouquet was sad—we could have gotten a very nice one from Trader Joe’s with that price. Overall decent experience, but service still has some room for improvement.
Yini Sun
Great experience! The old cinema was beautifully restored. The atmosphere is modern yet classy. The service was friendly and fast. The food was excellent. I loved the shrimp and grits. They have a large private room that holds 20 people.
Clinton Kurtz
This was my first time visiting Sinema and it was great. The outside looks exactly like a theatre the aesthetics is nice. Lights are dim gives it a nice romantic feel. Reservations are highly recommended The drinks and food are unlimited which was new to me. I enjoyed the mimosas!!! I was even able to take the bottle w me we didn’t finish. The bartender was very nice and accommodated me and my friend to the best of his ability. Highly recommend
Rochelle Dièr
2600 8th Ave S #102, Nashville, TN 37204, USA
Husk
4.5
(2443)
Regional ingredients cooked on an ember-fired grill create inventive meals in a historic mansion.
Reviews:
Had a delicious meal on our last night in Nashville! My mom and I sat at the bar table and it was a great spot. Bartenders were very nice and attentive. They gave great recommendations as well. Everything was phenomenal. Love all the locally sourced ingredients. The vegetable plate was the standout for sure. Also, the building that the restaurant is in is gorgeous.
Sofia Blanco
I wish we would've discovered Husk sooner. It's soooo good. We came for my birthday dinner this year and had a fantastic experience. We had the biscuits to start. They're buttery and cheddar flavored. Delicious. Then we had the baby back ribs which were phenomenal. I'd eat a whole rack as my meal if I could. For entrees, we ordered the beef as well as the shrimp and grits. Both solid choices. The atmosphere was nice as well. Service was wonderful. We will definitely be back.
Morgan Austin
Didn’t make a reservation ahead of time, so we sat down at the bar and had amazing experience. Bartenders served us well and gave some local recommendations. Food was incredible, cocktails too.. but you have to try their whisky collection.
Ksenia Kolieva
I have been excited to come here for a while and it generally lived up to the hype I had for it in my mind. The food was good, but slow to come out. The biscuits and gravy was incredibly salty, but we also had the sweet potato bread which sat on a bed of caramel, so that offered some balance overall. I would suggest coming here but I wouldn’t personally need to come back.
Lauren Aylward
Girls weekend, The Husk for brunch = perfection. The grits and mushrooms, frittata and Johnny cakes are the Best! Michael our server, was super attentive and the service was over the top. Thank you for making our weekend so awesome!
Lynn Cookinham
37 Rutledge St, Nashville, TN 37210, USA