V Modern Italian
V Modern Italian brings modern Italian dining, cocktails, and late-night energy to the heart of Nashville. This October, ease into the evening with Aperitivo Hour, Sunday through Wednesday from 4–6 PM, featuring $10 V cocktails and charcuterie. Mondays are for Martini Monday, with $10 Hero Vodka martinis all night long. On Wednesdays, explore the Wine Cellar Edit, featuring a hand-selected bottle of white wine for $65 and reds for $70, each paired with an antipasti. Then, Thursday through Sunday, kick off the weekend with live DJ sets and V’s signature 9 PM “Pedro Pedro” moment.
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iggy’s
Tucked into Wedgewood-Houston, iggy's is the kind of neighborhood spot that quietly steals your heart. Focusing on inventive Italian cuisine, iggy’s is a culmination of all the Poli brothers’ favorite things: handmade pasta, craft cocktails, an eclectic soundtrack, and genuine hospitality. The menu is inspired by Chef Ryan Poli’s love for making pasta and creating a fun, energetic, and memorable dining experience. Each menu item pairs perfectly with the thoughtful beverage menu from General Manager and Beverage Director Matthew Poli. Come for the pasta, and stay for the ambiance.
HoneyFire BBQ
There’s smoked meat, and then there’s HoneyFire BBQ, a modern, upscale twist on traditional barbecue. HoneyFire layers Texas brisket, Kansas City ribs, and a Memphis pork sandwich under homemade, honey-based sauces and rubs. Don’t sleep on the pimento cheese macaroni salad, it’s Granddad Poppers’ family recipe, and it shows. Not to mention, this is one of Nashville’s top 10 bourbon bars, with a lineup deep enough to keep you ordering more. Now with a Brentwood location freshly open, there’s a HoneyFire BBQ a little closer to home.
Sweethaven
Looking for the perfect after-dinner sweet spot?
Sweethaven has you covered. What started as a Westhaven neighborhood shop in 2020 has grown into one of Williamson County’s favorite treat stops, and this summer, the family-owned brand opened its third location in Brentwood.
Sweethaven is home to award-winning ice cream, farm-fresh frozen yogurt, and thanks to offering more than 70 different flavor options, there’s always something for everyone to end the night on a sweet note.
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Hattori Nori
Right inside L&L Market off of Charlotte Pike sits Hattori Nori, Nashville's first handroll bar. Created by Chef Art Stacks of Ricey & Co. Catering, the concept draws on Japanese ateliers, where precision and craft go hand in hand. Each roll is made one at a time, wrapped in crisp nori and expertly seasoned rice, then served immediately. Premium ingredients and masterful technique come together for bites that are perfectly balanced and packed with flavor. Whether you're a sushi devotee or a first-timer, it's an experience worth seeking out.
Puesto
Puesto will make its Nashville debut this fall, bringing its modern Mexican cuisine to Nashville Yards. Each taco begins with their famous organic blue corn tortillas, hand-pressed daily, and is topped with fresh, mouthwatering ingredients that pack a punch of flavor; think filet mignon, chicken al pastor, and even lobster. Round out your meal with one of their refreshing craft margaritas, a standout on their beverage menu that’s built with the same care as the food. Come hungry, this meal is one that’s worth the wait.
Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime brings an elevated dining experience to Nashville Yards, pairing prime steaks and fresh seafood with handcrafted cocktails and genuine hospitality. The menu features signature favorites like Chilean sea bass, lobster linguine and prime cuts of steak, alongside an extensive wine list and delicious cocktails. Open for lunch and dinner, Ocean Prime is a go-to for business lunches, date nights and celebrations in Nashville.
Momotaro
Since opening in Wedgewood Houston, Momotaro has carved out quite a reputation for its modern Japanese menu by Chef Gene Kato. The temaki program is the star here, think King Crab, XO Scallop, and Unagi hand rolls made ot order – alongside premium sushi and a robata grill turning out everything from Mishima skirt steak to their famed lamb chops. Don’t skip the Nashville Hot Chicken Mapo, a playful nod to the city’s signature dish. Seafood is flown in from Tokyo’s Toyosu Market and the cocktail list is thoughtfully curated to complement the menu.
New York Butcher Shoppe
For the nights you’d rather stay in than face the restaurant crowds, New York Butcher Shoppe has you covered with a prepared, prefixed meal that still feels like dinner out. The Brentwood shop stocks Certified Angus Beef High Choice and Prime, heritage-breed pork, and hormone-free chicken, plus in-house sausages and rotating fresh seafood like house-made crab cakes. However, the real time-saver is the prepared meals, as they offer entrees, sides, salads, and dips pulled from a proprietary recipe book of over 150 dishes. Add a few specialty grocery picks, and dinner is ready!
Alla Vita
Alla Vita is Chef Lee Wolen’s love letter to neighborhood Italian. The name means “to life,” and that spirit shows up everywhere, from the wood-fired pizzas to standout handmade pastas like the Cacio e Pepe Ricotta Dumplings and Rigatoni alla Vodka. Chef Wolen’s Chicken Parmigiana is already a favorite amongst guests, and the antipasti are worth the trip alone. The garden-inspired space, full of florals and greenery, makes it feel like a warm escape, and don’t forget to save room for tiramisu.
The Iberian Pig
Located in the Gulch, The Iberian Pig is the kind of restaurant that fits any occasion — an intimate date night, a birthday dinner, or a bigger celebration in one of their private dining spaces. Known for its bold, Spanish-style tapas, every dish leaves you wanting one more bite and makes it hard to choose a favorite. However, dinner isn't the only highlight, as their Jamón Happy Hour, running seven days a week from 4-6 p.m., brings great drink deals and small bites that make for the perfect pre-dinner ritual.
Bourbon Steak
Located on the 34th floor of the JW Marriott, Bourbon Steak is the perfect spot for dinner with a view, as the restaurant is enveloped by 360-degree view of the Nashville skyline. With the kitchen led by Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina, guests can expect nothing short of a life-changing meal, where expertly aged steaks and elevated classics are paired perfectly with their award-winning wine program, featuring over 900 selections. A $4 million renovation is also underway, set to debut a redesigned lounge and striking focal bar by December 2026. But for now, come for the view, and stay for a meal that speaks for itself.
Butcher & Bee
Located in East Nashville, Butcher & Bee is the perfect spot for your next night out with their refreshing cocktail menu paired with sensational, seasonal Middle Eastern-Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. As one of Nashville’s largest buyers of Tennessee-grown produce, with nearly a decade of relationships with the same local farms, you can taste that quality in every bite. The fun carries into the weekend too, with brunch starting at 10 a.m., the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a mouthwatering egg sandwich or a stack of pancakes.
Middleman
Named for the historic figures who once ran the underground bourbon trade, Middleman is the whiskey-forward bar that celebrates Tennessee’s whiskey roots with an ever-evolving lineup of small-batch whiskies, rare agave spirits, and vintage liqueurs. It perfectly blends expertly crafted drinks, warm hospitality, and beautiful design, creating a space equally suited for celebratory nights out and spontaneous gatherings. Don’t skip out on their creative cocktail menu, indulge in the Gran Turismo, a savory pickle-brine martini, or try the Under the Bridge, a Manhattan riff with a Southern spice rub. With its glass atrium and arcade-inspired design, it’s perfect for a pre- or post-dinner pour.