The Most Fun Restaurants in Nashville

Park Cafe strives to create innovative cuisine using high-quality seasonal ingredients straight from the farm. Their market-fresh cuisine features items like chorizo stuffed dates, steamed PEI mussels, chicken and spinach dumplings, and other compelling new American dishes. They have a charming, intimate dining room inside and a large open-air patio which makes a fantastic place for groups to gather in the warmer weather.

The vegetable garden in front of The Yellow Porch isn’t just for show! They use fresh vegetables and other ingredients in every meal to make sure you get all the best flavors. Dishes like the Lamb Meatballs, Yellow Porch Crab Cake, and Sweetwater Tennessee Sharp Cheddar Fritters show off the talents of the kitchen. The dining room is cozy and bustling and always draws in a fun crowd. Grab a table and order some delicious food, have a cocktail on the porch, and enjoy a fun evening in Nashville!

Trattoria Il Mulino is a casual, cool restaurant that stems from the original New York location. They serve traditional Italian cuisine from the Abruzzi region of Italy fused with Nashville influences. You can choose from soups, salads, and antipasti, salumi and cheese, premium vegetables, wood-fired pizzas, pasta, seafood, and steak entrees. They also have a great selection of desserts. Come here with some friends and pick out some of your favorite dishes and a bottle or two of wine off the specially curated list.

If you’re looking for a fun night out that involves amazing cuts of perfectly cooked meat, head to Bob’s Steak and Chop House downtown! A traditional American Prime Steakhouse, this restaurant is just the right blend of elegance, great food, and a lively atmosphere. They sit directly across the street from the Music City Center in the Omni Nashville Hotel connected to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, so this is the perfect spot to grab dinner and drinks before you catch your favorite musician onstage.

Giovanni’s is a huge, multi-level Italian joint with a super fun and relaxed atmosphere located in the West End neighborhood. They feature traditional Italian dishes like calamari, carpaccio, salads, a number of hearty pastas, and meat and fish entrees. The large space is conducive to big groups and you’ll have a great time hanging out in the old-fashioned dining room, imbibing and feasting on high-quality Italian fare.

The Palm Restaurant is a classic American steakhouse chain renowned all over the U.S. They serve USDA prime aged steaks, jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters, Italian dishes, fresh seafood, and more. It’s an amazing atmosphere and the location next to the Hilton Suites and the Gaylord Entertainment Center means they attract a lot of celebrities who are in town performing or visiting. The Palm is great for people-watching and even better for dining — try one of their perfectly seared cuts of meat along with a side of vegetables or potatoes. They do their food right every time.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is a famous chain and the Nashville branch, near Music Row, definitely lives up to the acclaim. They serve the finest USDA Prime beef you can find and broil it to perfection. Then they present it on steaming hot plates so it stays hot, juicy, and delicious from first bite to last. They also serve New Orleans-inspired appetizers, fresh seafood, signature side dishes, and amazing homemade desserts. Get a group of friends together and indulge in some of the finest steaks around. If you want to go all out, pair your meal with a martini or Manhattan!

This cool restaurant started in Phoenix and opened up a branch in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville just recently. True Food Kitchen is a health-driven restaurant, but that doesn’t mean they're not fun and delicious! They have a seasonally rotating menu that emphasizes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. Some of the standouts include spaghetti-squash casserole, grass-fed steak tacos, and a quinoa burger. Head here for some healthy fun with friends!