It has many family-centered restaurants in a city known for its nightlife, fine dining options, and music venues. Nashville is about grassroots, and that starts with the kindred. Following are the best bites to grab that will be fun for everyone.
It has many family-centered restaurants in a city known for its nightlife, fine dining options, and music venues. Nashville is about grassroots, and that starts with the kindred. Following are the best bites to grab that will be fun for everyone.
The Pancake Pantry offers a fun breakfast for the whole family. Show up early; the lines are often long for Nashville's favorite flapjacks. The bright color scheme and the staff are always warm and inviting. For starters, order the candied bacon—five strips of thick-cut bacon in brown sugar. For pancakes, it can be difficult to pick one of over a dozen flavors. However, the apricot-lemon rolled cakes are sweet and refreshing. For those in a more savory mindset, the grill cook's medley will keep anyone satiated. Hash browns with ham, onions, green peppers, and tomatoes, grilled to a crisp, served with melted American and Swiss cheese with eggs on top with wheat toast.
Serving children and adults alike since 2012. The Lockeland Table will sit the whole family with an inviting interior and patio seating. Executive chef Hal cooked with his mother before attending culinary school. Because of his lifetime of experience, Hal has crafted a menu full of delicious options. For the family, order the empanadas of the night. Crispy, piping hot, and full of whatever savory concoction Hal cooked. For adults, the day's fish makes for a delightful seafood treat. They select the fish from the market each morning, grill it, and serve it over smokey Gouda grits, tomatoes, zucchini, and squash, then top it off with charred capers and onion butter. The pizzas on the "youngins" menu will keep any kid happy — cheese or pepperoni pizza with a crispy crust and tangy tomato sauce.
The Pancake Pantry offers a fun breakfast for the whole family. Show up early; the lines are often long for Nashville's favorite flapjacks. The bright color scheme and the staff are always warm and inviting. For starters, order the candied bacon—five strips of thick-cut bacon in brown sugar. For pancakes, it can be difficult to pick one of over a dozen flavors. However, the apricot-lemon rolled cakes are sweet and refreshing. For those in a more savory mindset, the grill cook's medley will keep anyone satiated. Hash browns with ham, onions, green peppers, and tomatoes, grilled to a crisp, served with melted American and Swiss cheese with eggs on top with wheat toast.
Serving children and adults alike since 2012. The Lockeland Table will sit the whole family with an inviting interior and patio seating. Executive chef Hal cooked with his mother before attending culinary school. Because of his lifetime of experience, Hal has crafted a menu full of delicious options. For the family, order the empanadas of the night. Crispy, piping hot, and full of whatever savory concoction Hal cooked. For adults, the day's fish makes for a delightful seafood treat. They select the fish from the market each morning, grill it, and serve it over smokey Gouda grits, tomatoes, zucchini, and squash, then top it off with charred capers and onion butter. The pizzas on the "youngins" menu will keep any kid happy — cheese or pepperoni pizza with a crispy crust and tangy tomato sauce.
Pastaria is a contemporary Italian restaurant. This fun eatery features plenty of seating, inside or out, and an open kitchen to watch the magic happen. Plus, crayons are available for the kiddos to draw on the paper tablecloths. For the table, start with the crispy risotto balls stuffed with mozzarella and served with herb aioli and marinara on the side. The Garganelli Pork Ragu is a delectable dish from the main menu. Organic, housemade pasta served with tender braised pork, sauteed mushrooms, and a citrus pecorino. Off the kid's menu, the pasta shell mac n' cheese is a classic dish with a modern twist.
This creative Mexican fusion joint offers festive vibes accompanied by a tasty menu and some unique Margaritas for the adults. Rosepeppers strives to capture the soul of Old Mexico in the heart of Nashville. They have a large patio and plenty of indoor seating. The cuisine takes inspiration from the Sonoran tradition. For "Antojitos," try the avocado fries. Crispy, fried avocado with a creamy center, served with a tomatillo dipping sauce. For the kids, the "Los Originales'' is perfect. Two grilled tacos, corn or flour tortilla, with either ground beef or chicken, served with Spanish rice and refried beans. For the grown-ups, try the Fajitas Burrito - either shredded chicken breast or marinated beef with grilled veggies, wrapped in a giant flour tortilla and smothered in Rojo sauce.
This contemporary eatery offers delicious fare. The idea behind this modern spin on a classic diner was simple; create a unique space for a fantastic neighborhood. The owners love Kevin Bacon, so they named the place after his character from the 1982 classic, Diner. The 300 is a reference to a perfect bowling game because the establishment used to be a bowling alley. Order the biscuits and jam—warm, fluffy buttermilk biscuits with an assortment of housemade jams. Kiddos will enjoy the giant pancake, topped with warm maple syrup. Adults might like the corn beef hash, corned beef brisket, crispy sauerkraut potatoes, grilled onions, a poached egg, and topped off with creamy Hollandaise sauce.