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Explore Nashville | | | | | | | 1807 Grand Ave
Nashville,
TN
37212
615-340-0098 | | | | | Description: MUSIC ROW. This hidden gem is a small cafe located in a bookstore associated with the St. John Chrysostom Orthodox Mission. Better for smaller groups of two to four, the cafe serves lunch classics like the tuna melt, chicken salad and smoked turkey and cheese. Other options good for vegetarians include the spinach lasagna, portabello mushroom sandwich and a gourmet goat cheese special.
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| 3214 Charlotte Ave
Nashville,
TN
37209
615-329-2626 | | | | | Description: This cajun establishment, owned by a family from Lafayette, Louisiana, has been in business at different locations for over 30 years. The short menu includes dishes like crawfish etoufee and gumbo. The small size of the building and the primary focus on lunch emphasize how popular the catering part of the business is. Watch for special events and parties, like Mardi Gras parties and the crawfish boils!
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| 2424 Elliston Pl
Nashville,
TN
37203
615-321-3878 | | | | | Description: ELLISTON PLACE. Calypso brings the spicy flavor and laid-back feel of the Caribbean to Music City. Don't let the over-the-top décor turn you off, this place is hardly a fast food joint and features some of the best chicken in town. Couple your chicken with a side dish like black beans, mustard greens, or an exciting Caribbean-style salad, and you've got a meal for the ages. Of course, those who like the spicy stuff will want to sample their jerk style chicken.
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| 1812 Hayes St
Nashville,
TN
37203
615-329-8098 | | | | | Description: WEST END AVENUE. Located just one block off Nashville's trendy West End Avenue, this neighborhood gem regularly creates pizza "masterpieces" thus fueling its claim to the title of "Best Pizza in Nashville." The pizzas here are innovative, to say the least, ranging from oysters Rockefeller pie to spicy, Southwestern-style chicken pizza. Expect to pay a little more, but know that you'll taste the difference. In the warmer months, it's nice to sit on their patio, drink a few brews and munch on one of DaVinci's gourmet pies. Reservations are not accepted.
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| 160 2nd Ave N
Nashville,
TN
37201
615-254-9010 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in an old warehouse, this popular restaurant offers good Italian food and a casual, family friendly atmosphere. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors, Victorian antiques, tiffany lamps and dark wood accents all of which evoke a homey, almost cozy feel. Considered to be the "experts" of spaghetti, the chain takes pride in its homemade pastas and sauces. You'll want to arrive early, for the Old Spaghetti Factory is usually packed, especially for dinner.
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| 1200 Forrest Park Dr
Nashville,
TN
37205
615-352-4859 | | | | | Description: BELLE MEADE. Cheekwood's suave Pineapple Room, situated next to Percy Warner Park, serves traditional tearoom lunches from scrumptious fruit salads to gourmet sandwiches. This enclosed dining area offers excellent views of Nashville's Botanical Garden, and it's not uncommon for restaurant patrons to glance up from their chicken salads only to see some of the park's wildlife curiously staring back at them. There is a charge for entering the park.
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| 2413 Elliston Pl
Nashville,
TN
27707
615-327-9892 | | | | | Description: ELLISTON PLACE. This popular family-style restaurant offers one of the best meals for the money in Nashville. Close to the Vanderbilt campus, Rotier's menu is distinctly Southern, including an awesome meat and three lunch special. For those looking for greasy spoon fare, the mouth-watering cheeseburger plate with onion rings is a must and, of course, begs to be chased with a shake.
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| 525 Heather Pl
Nashville,
TN
37204
615-385-2676 | | | | | Description: BERRY HILL. This cozy cafe and coffeehouse, located near the Oaks Mall, serves excellent breakfast and lunch items, from bagels and pastries to soups and sandwiches. Of course, the desserts and coffee blends are what draw in the evening crowds, who use the relative quiet of the place to reflect on their day or discuss current events.
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| 222 S 5th Ave
Nashville,
TN
37203
615-254-9060 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in the Curb Conservatory at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, SoBro offers museum-goers and nearby office-workers a casual place for a nice lunch. SoBro's menu includes constants like the fried green tomato and mozzarella BLT or blackened cheeseburger with smoked cheddar cheese, but there are also ever-changing options with seasonal vegetables and ingredients. If you truly enjoy what you had for lunch, SoBro's Website lists recipes of favs like the corn bread and chocolate mousse.
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| Sonobana Japanese Restaurant and Grocery40 White Bridge Rd
Nashville,
TN
37205
615-356-6600 | | | | | Description: BELLE MEADE. Offering traditional favs like sashimi, sushi and tempura, this contemporary-looking restaurant upholds a popular reputation among Belle Meade's young and trendy crowd. Professionals from neighboring offices often enjoy the bento box option at lunch. Tatami dining rooms are also available for those parties wanting a little privacy. NB Sushi is served on Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm.
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