Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Nashville

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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 favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Rivière Rooftop at Four Seasons Hotel Nashville

4.9

4.9 (40)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Downtown

About the restaurant

Inspired by the sights, sounds and flavours of the Mediterranean Riviera, Rivière Rooftop offers a poolside-friendly menu during the day and a full dinner menu in the evening. An expansive rooftop space exudes fun and celebration in a convivial atmosphere on the Hotel’s seventh-floor pool deck, with beverage offerings that evoke the spirit of the Mediterranean, complimented by a vibrant music program perfect for gathering with friends.

Use of the pool and pool deck is currently reserved for the use of hotel guests staying on property and Four Seasons Hotel Nashville residents.

Top review

Gary

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

Amazing food and wonderful service! Highly recommend.

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Experience

Sundown Sessions

Skull's Rainbow Room

4.8

4.8 (5426)

$31 to $50

French / American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Reservation note: your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties up to 2 and 2 hours for parties up to 4. 2 hours and 15 minutes for parties up to 6. We cannot guarantee any specific table, view. All reservations are treated as independent reservations.

Please make sure to arrive at your reservation time, we allow a 15 minute grace period, failure to arrive after that time will result in your reservation being considered a "no-show."

*due to limited availability each evening any adjustments to reservations must be approved by management with a 24 hour notice, after that time we may not be able to accommodate any changes in your existing reservation.

Strictly 21 and up after 9 pm. Any guest under the age of 21 prior to 9 pm must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

* for credit card transactions there is a 3.5% processing fee, you are welcome to pay in cash the evening of your reservation to avoid the fee.

Kitchen closes at 11pm daily.

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mark

Dined 3 days ago

Good food and great vibe. Bartenders and staff were great

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4.8

4.8 (17)

$30 and under

French / American

Germantown

About the restaurant

At the top of an unassuming staircase, Le Loup is the hidden gem of Fry’s Germantown trifecta. A custom underwater mural by Rebecca Green sets the tone for an intimate, lounge-y space with dimly lit bar, vintage stone mantel centerpiece, and comfortable fireside seating.

Le Loup will offer decadent snacks, like deep water oysters and variety of sea fare (like spot prawns & razor clams) followed by house favorites like the classic smoked fish dip with “club” crackers, raclette-laced house “tots,” scallop crudo, and foie gras and duck liver parfait.

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ArozeVIP

Dined on Jul 10, 2025

Ryan the bartender was fantastic and made awesome drinks! Additionally, the white fish dip was very delicious.

Honky Tonk - The Twelve Thirty Club

4.8

4.8 (1327)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

For the best reservations availability, please book through our website at TheTwelveThirtyClub.com or call us.

The Twelve Thirty Club is where the best elements of hospitality, music, design and entertainment collide to amplify everything iconic about lower Broadway in Nashville. The food. The drinks. The atmosphere. The music. It’s where you want to be - where you need to be. Kindred spirits sync and unique menus greet you on every level. It’s an all-encompassing destination pulsating with endless possibilities designed to satisfy your soul.

Your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes for parties of up to 4; and 2 hours for parties of 5+.

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VitaleVIP

Dined on Jul 6, 2025

Good food. Excellent service. Live music was definitely an added benefit to our overall experience

Supper Club - The Twelve Thirty Club

4.8

4.8 (1483)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

For the best reservations availability, please book through our website at TheTwelveThirtyClub.com or call us.

Unapologetically dapper-as-hell and refreshingly unpretentious. The 400-seat Supper Club at The Twelve Thirty Club delivers on its promise of decadence in sight, sound, taste and feel. Immerse yourself an unforgettable dining experience as undiscovered acts, household names, DJs or an impromptu jam electrifies this incomparable supper club.

Your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes for parties of up to 4; and 2 hours for parties of 5+.

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NatalieVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The service was spectacular. Music was great. Food just ok.

Chopper

4.8

4.8 (9)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

East Nashville

About the restaurant

Welcome to CHOPPER, a robot-fueled tiki bar nestled in the heart of East Nashville. Since 2019, we’ve been blending fresh ingredients and top-tier spirits to take you to Island X—our tropical paradise. Enjoy a seasonal cocktail, a tiki classic, or one of our signature drinks while exploring the fusion of tiki culture and cutting-edge mixology. Hungry? Indulge in Mexican fare from the award-winning Maiz de la Vida food truck.

At CHOPPER, we’re passionate about what we do and can’t wait to share it with you. Cheers!

The CHOPPER Research Lab is dedicated to documenting the mysterious robot culture of Island X, a remote island discovered by Hiram Kneesch during his Pacific Ocean voyage. Our findings are still unfolding, and we invite you to experience our progress through inventive drinks and festive vibes.

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Shy

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

My absolute favorite cocktail bar in Nashville. Drinks are always on point and vibes are immaculate. Drinks can change seasonally but never disappoint. They do not have their own kitchen but they partner with the Maiz De La Vida Food Truck (which had the best Mexican food imo, and I'm originally from AZ and super picky).

Star Rover

4.7

4.7 (111)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Germantown

About the restaurant

Star Rover Sound is throwing it back to the great American steakhouse, an institution that transcends time and trend. Steak Dinners at Star Rover will offer the complete experience – cut in-house steaks paired with crisp salads and crisper cocktails, bottomless triple-cooked fries and onion rings, fresh-baked dinner rolls, live music, and good times.

Just like the 1970s West Texas steakhouses that Chef/Owner Ford Fry so fondly remembers, guests will be reintroduced to an era when steak dinners weren’t just for special occasions but were an everyday luxury – complete with checkered tablecloths, a candlelit glow, and Sharpies for signing the walls.

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RickVIP

Dined on Jul 11, 2025

Staff was very friendly. Great service from Brooke. Their menu may be simple but the food quality is amazing. The rolls are melt in your mouth and the steak was perfectly cooked and delicious. Highly recommend.

Bungalow 10

4.4

4.4 (182)

$30 and under

American

Belmont / Hillsboro

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bungalow 10, a vibe dining restaurant featuring globally inspired cuisine. We are located in the historic Hillsboro Village at 1910 Belcourt Ave. Our playful and adventurous menu, curated by Culinary Director Brandon Truesdale, represents a wide array of regions, serving as a reflection of the co-owner's and chef's various experiences during their travels abroad. Bungalow 10 is perfect for small or large parties and gatherings, bachelorette parties, celebrations or a fun night out on the town. Our dining area features 13 spacious bungalows with curtains that can be veiled for privacy and each has its own TV and speaker system. We also have a full service bar that seats up to 25 guests. From 9p-1a on Fridays and Saturdays, come enjoy top DJs to enhance your Dinner Party experience. We look forward to you dining with us.

Be on the lookout for Brunch and Lunch -- coming soon!

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Jane

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Extremely loud, club like atmosphere. Good was fine but service was inattentive.

Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk

4.2

4.2 (134)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Friends In Low Places is a four-story honky-tonk from Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, blending tradition with modern flair. The first two floors offer live music, cold beer, and classic energy and the third has cozy private event spaces. At the top, The Oasis Rooftop boasts the largest rooftop in the Neon Neighborhood — a breezy spot for a drink, a mimosa, or a meal with a view.

Inspired by Trisha Yearwood and her best-selling cookbooks, our menu features weekend brunch, lunch, and dinner — with mimosas, burgers, chicken tenders, pulled pork sandwiches, salads, wings, and more. From boozy brunches to late-night bites, there’s always something worth ordering. Whether you’re catching a show, grabbing a drink, or settling in for a meal, Friends In Low Places brings the best of Southern food and hospitality to the heart of Nashville.

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Daniel

Dined 3 days ago

The atmosphere was Excellent, service was top notch and the food was.very good. Pricing was a little steep for my liking…

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Experience

Rooftop Brunch on Broadway

Experience

Honky-Tonk Brunch

DraftKings Sports & Social

3.7

3.7 (47)

$30 and under

American

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located at Nashville Live! on 2nd Avenue, DraftKings Sports & Social delivers an immersive sports entertainment and dining experience in downtown. The space features a state-of-the-art LED media wall, multiple TVs and signature bars that allow guests to watch multiple games and sporting events at once. Guests can enjoy a full menu of elevated dishes such as Crispy Kataifi Wrapped Shrimp, Cacio e Pepe Arancini, and Truffle Mushroom Flatbread curated by James Beard Award Nominee, Chef John Suley, as well as a carefully crafted beverage menu featuring specialty cocktails and Sports & Social’s signature Orange Crush.

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Greg

Dined on Mar 13, 2025

Food was good and so was our service. Price was on par with other sports bars. Had the wings

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