Riverside Retreat guidebook
Outdoors
This greenway is so peaceful and quiet--and flat--it is a beautiful place to walk, run or bike, and is convenient to the house. Walk down Fortland to the access artery, or drive/walk to the parking at the Nature Center under the railroad bridge.
510 locals recommend
Shelby Bottoms Greenway
1900 Shelby Bottoms GreenwayThis greenway is so peaceful and quiet--and flat--it is a beautiful place to walk, run or bike, and is convenient to the house. Walk down Fortland to the access artery, or drive/walk to the parking at the Nature Center under the railroad bridge.
A peaceful place to walk in a beautiful Nashville neighborhood. About a 30 minute drive from the house. Surrounded by beautiful old neighborhoods full of pretty homes. Worth exploring. Also host to a pair of mating bald eagles and their babies.
435 locals recommend
Radnor Lake State Park
1160 Otter Creek RdA peaceful place to walk in a beautiful Nashville neighborhood. About a 30 minute drive from the house. Surrounded by beautiful old neighborhoods full of pretty homes. Worth exploring. Also host to a pair of mating bald eagles and their babies.
Kids and adults both love the Nashville Zoo. Check out their event calendar online--they host fun events for all ages.
353 locals recommend
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere
3777 Nolensville PikeKids and adults both love the Nashville Zoo. Check out their event calendar online--they host fun events for all ages.
Check out Percy Warner Park (running/walking trails abound) and Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in the same day. Beautiful historical gardens and seasonal events.
493 locals recommend
Percy Warner Park
50 Vaughn RdCheck out Percy Warner Park (running/walking trails abound) and Cheekwood Botanical Gardens in the same day. Beautiful historical gardens and seasonal events.
Food scene/East Nash
East Nashville is full of independent and locally owned businesses. These are my top local favorites near the house (East Nash)
My favorite BBQ in East Nashville. It's all amazing-- but for something different try the brisket or pork tacos. The Southern Salad with pulled chicken is also AMAZING. Get the Alabama white sauce!
363 locals recommend
Edley’s Bar-B-Que
1004 Main StMy favorite BBQ in East Nashville. It's all amazing-- but for something different try the brisket or pork tacos. The Southern Salad with pulled chicken is also AMAZING. Get the Alabama white sauce!
It's hard to stop once you start! Seasonal flavors and quality classics--it's all so good.
754 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1892 Eastland AveIt's hard to stop once you start! Seasonal flavors and quality classics--it's all so good.
Croissant+Donut=Cro-nut. A must. Go early in the day for best selection.
162 locals recommend
Five Daughters Bakery - East Nashville
1900 Eastland AveCroissant+Donut=Cro-nut. A must. Go early in the day for best selection.
Portland Brew East
1921 Eastland AveThis and Ugly Mugs are the closest coffee spots to the house
Barista Parlor
519 Gallatin AveExtra delicious coffee with a hipster vibe
A one-stop shop (think elevated food court) for multiple local food options. Great for lunch or take-out.
100 locals recommend
Hunters Station
975 Main StA one-stop shop (think elevated food court) for multiple local food options. Great for lunch or take-out.
Five Points Pizza East
1012 Woodland StMy favorite pizza in Nashville.
If you love tacos, this food truck is the best--as in James Beard recognized. Chill at Chopper with an amazing beverage while you wait for the best carne asada and tortillas in Nashville.
Maiz DLV
1100 B Stratton AvenueIf you love tacos, this food truck is the best--as in James Beard recognized. Chill at Chopper with an amazing beverage while you wait for the best carne asada and tortillas in Nashville.
One of the OG Hot Chicken spots that's still in it's original spot.
151 locals recommend
Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish
624 Main StOne of the OG Hot Chicken spots that's still in it's original spot.
An amazing take on the basic chicken tender. A little off the beaten path but very worth it!
8 locals recommend
Coneheads
1315 Dickerson PikeAn amazing take on the basic chicken tender. A little off the beaten path but very worth it!
Best Sandwiches, close for pick up or dine-in, or will deliver to the house
501 locals recommend
Mitchell Delicatessen
1306 McGavock PkBest Sandwiches, close for pick up or dine-in, or will deliver to the house
Mas Tacos Por Favor
732 Mcferrin AveBest Tacos in East Nashville
Best Burgers (sit down) in East Nash. Plus...they have tots.
778 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden
731 Mcferrin AveBest Burgers (sit down) in East Nash. Plus...they have tots.
Best burgers (take-out). Yes, it is a shack. Yes, the burgers and fries are amazing. Nothing is frozen here...all fresh, all delicious...and it is just down the road on Riverside. Get the spicy ketchup.
116 locals recommend
Grillshack Fries and Burgers
1000 Riverside DrBest burgers (take-out). Yes, it is a shack. Yes, the burgers and fries are amazing. Nothing is frozen here...all fresh, all delicious...and it is just down the road on Riverside. Get the spicy ketchup.
Need a basic sports bar with lots of TV's and good food? This is your spot. Get the smoked wings.
33 locals recommend
Noble's Kitchen & Beer Hall
974 Main StNeed a basic sports bar with lots of TV's and good food? This is your spot. Get the smoked wings.
FatBelly Pretzel Bakery & Deli
Excellent sandwiches, including breakfast. Casual vibe.
The place for margaritas and great mexican food--great patio. Parking is a challenge, you will probably have to park on busy Gallatin.
53 locals recommend
El Fuego Restaurant
3917 Gallatin PikeThe place for margaritas and great mexican food--great patio. Parking is a challenge, you will probably have to park on busy Gallatin.
Best pasta in town!! No dine-in, fast pick up/takeaway or delivery.
108 locals recommend
Nicoletto's Italian Kitchen
2905 Gallatin PikeBest pasta in town!! No dine-in, fast pick up/takeaway or delivery.
Bite a Bit Thai & Sushi
Great for casual dine in or delivery/pick-up. Solid sushi and Thai
Elegy Coffee
2909A Gallatin PikeGreat local coffee shop
Fitness
Gym 5
952 Main StNeed to lift some weights or workout? This is your spot.
Dinner favorites
A selection of solid "date night" options
Lockeland Table
1520 Woodland StAn East Nashville favorite. They also have a great happy hour.
Gulch/downtown: My absolute favorite steakhouse in Nashville. Reservations suggested, but pop in for a seat at the bar, especially in the summer.
243 locals recommend
Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock StGulch/downtown: My absolute favorite steakhouse in Nashville. Reservations suggested, but pop in for a seat at the bar, especially in the summer.
5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NFantastic dinner option in Germantown. Great patio in the summer.
Margot Café & Bar
1017 Woodland StAn East Nashville legend. Intimate, cozy, always delicious.
Gulch/downtown: Best Indian food and celebrity chef in Nashville.
104 locals recommend
Chauhan Ale & Masala House
123 12th Ave NGulch/downtown: Best Indian food and celebrity chef in Nashville.
East Nash: Whipped feta....that is all. Always a great food experience here.
269 locals recommend
Butcher & Bee
902 Main StEast Nash: Whipped feta....that is all. Always a great food experience here.
Two Ten Jack
1900 Eastland AveEast Nash: Delicious ramen and sushi.
Best Brunch / Breakfast
From basic breakfast to boozy brunch...my faves
In East Nash: Biscuit sandwiches by Sean Brock? YES PLEASE. Order online and grab these to go. Get extra biscuits. You will have no regrets.
47 locals recommend
Joyland Restaurant
901 Woodland StIn East Nash: Biscuit sandwiches by Sean Brock? YES PLEASE. Order online and grab these to go. Get extra biscuits. You will have no regrets.
East Nash: Great spot for coffee, but the breakfast here is delish. Plan to wait on weekends.
54 locals recommend
Hearts
914 Gallatin AveEast Nash: Great spot for coffee, but the breakfast here is delish. Plan to wait on weekends.
Hillsboro Village Near Belmont/Vandy: It is legendary for a reason. A true Nashville original. Go early or expect a line, especially on weekends.
327 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
1796 21st Ave SHillsboro Village Near Belmont/Vandy: It is legendary for a reason. A true Nashville original. Go early or expect a line, especially on weekends.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
A welcome addition to the neighborhood--always busy, reservations suggested.
5 Points Diner and Bar
Local favorite for brunch. Check website for Drag Brunch schedule.
Locally owned, delicious home-style southern cooking.
15 locals recommend
Shugga Hi Bakery and Cafe, Inc.
1000 Dickerson PikeLocally owned, delicious home-style southern cooking.
Germantown: Classic Southern family-style food. A classic Nashville experience.
303 locals recommend
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NGermantown: Classic Southern family-style food. A classic Nashville experience.
Downtown
BEST PARKING downtown. Always priced reasonably and you can walk or scooter everywhere you need to go. Very secure and safe if you need to Uber back and leave your car there overnight.
115 locals recommend
Nashville Music City Center
201 Rep. John Lewis Way SBEST PARKING downtown. Always priced reasonably and you can walk or scooter everywhere you need to go. Very secure and safe if you need to Uber back and leave your car there overnight.
Acme Feed & Seed
101 BroadwayBEST VIEW from the rooftop
If you need to eat while exploring the honky-tonks downtown, do it here. Head up the food court and take your pick of amazing local vendors.
146 locals recommend
Fifth + Broadway
5036 BroadwayIf you need to eat while exploring the honky-tonks downtown, do it here. Head up the food court and take your pick of amazing local vendors.
Need to chill with a glass of rose while overlooking the Ryman and Broadway? Great vibe, cool patio, good food.
28 locals recommend
Sixty Vines
5055 BroadwayNeed to chill with a glass of rose while overlooking the Ryman and Broadway? Great vibe, cool patio, good food.
Want the OG's of Lower Broad? Rippy's, Tootsies, Robert's, Layla's and The Stage are where it's at.
601 locals recommend
Robert's Western World
416 BroadwayWant the OG's of Lower Broad? Rippy's, Tootsies, Robert's, Layla's and The Stage are where it's at.
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave SBEST BBQ downtown. Great upstairs patio.
Best Tacos and Margaritas if you need a palate cleanser from the honky-tonk action on lower Broad
66 locals recommend
Bakersfield
201 3rd Ave SBest Tacos and Margaritas if you need a palate cleanser from the honky-tonk action on lower Broad
Cool Bars/East Nash
from dive bar to craft cocktails
Attaboy
8 Mcferrin AveEast Nashville Speakeasy style bar with specialty craft cocktails
Rosemary
1102 Forrest AveEast Nashville 5 points--great atmosphere, chill vibes, summer patio
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeEast Nashville local speakeasy with craft cocktails
Southern Grist Brewing Company
754 Douglas AvenueBest Brewery
Lakeside Lounge
921 Woodland StEast Nashville dive bar
Dinos Bar
411 Gallatin AveEast Nashville dive bar with late night bar food
East Nashville Beer Works
320 E Trinity LnEast Nashville brewery with great outside seating
The Fox Bar & Cocktail Club
2905B Gallatin PikeIntimate speakeasy style club in East Nash
You will hear some GREAT singers and musicians here who live in East Nashville. For the musical theatre lovers
Sid Gold's Request Room
You will hear some GREAT singers and musicians here who live in East Nashville. For the musical theatre lovers
All are welcome at this nationally known LGBQT bar. Great Sunday Brunch.
103 locals recommend
The Lipstick Lounge
1400 Woodland StAll are welcome at this nationally known LGBQT bar. Great Sunday Brunch.
Eastside Bowl
1508A Gallatin Pike SouthLocal bowling, brews and a local legend--the Shepards Pie