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Kick off the year by drinking and dining at one of these new spots that opened in 2022! Some serve chef-driven cuisine, while others offer a lively atmosphere for your next night out. From elevated steakhouses to casual watering holes, here are Nashville Guru’s picks for the 22 best new Nashville restaurants and bars of 2022 with a minimum Google rating of 4.3 stars from at least a dozen reviewers.
Nashville’s BEST NEW RESTAURANTS AND BARS OF 2022
IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
Luogo
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Authentic Italian fare from Anthony Scotto
- When it opened: November 2022
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 40 reviews
Two Hands
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Community-focused restaurant serving vibrant and fresh food
- When it opened: November 2022
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 30 reviews
Common Ground
- Neighborhood: Sylvan Park
- What to expect: A welcoming neighborhood restaurant and bar with rave-worthy cocktails
- When it opened: November 2022
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Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 39 reviews
Xiao Bao
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Authentic Asian comfort food, creative cocktails, and a curated wine list
- When it opened: October 2022
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Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 65 reviews
Jane’s Hideaway
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: The new location for Jane’s Hideaway with the same great live Americana music, Southern dishes, and Tennessee spirits
- When it opened: August 2022
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Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 258 reviews
Love Language
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: European-inspired shareable plates and a cozy pizza bar
- When it opened: August 2022
- Google Rating: 5 stars | 58 reviews
Tailor
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: Though the concept isn’t new, Tailor’s new location offers a fresh atmosphere for guests to experience its full potential, including the exquisite service and Chef Vivek Surti’s highly-acclaimed South Asian American dishes
- When it opened: August 2022
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Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 129 reviews
1 Kitchen
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Sustainably-sourced, farm-to-table cuisine (be sure to visit Harriet’s Rooftop for a before or after drink, which also opened in late 2022)
- When it opened: August 2022
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Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 13 reviews
Buds & Brews
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: Tennessee’s first cannabis restaurant serving 24+ different cannabis-infused local-made dipping sauces and upscale fare
- When it opened: July 2022
- Google rating: 4.3 stars | 226 reviews
Rice Vice
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Sake-centric cocktail bar from Proper Sake Co.
- When it opened: July 2022
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Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 38 reviews
June
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Intimate, experiential dinner from Chef Sean Brock
- When it opened: July 2022
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 12 reviews
The Rutledge
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Modern American food with an upscale vibe
- When it opened: June 2022
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 163 reviews
Almost Friday Sporting Club
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- What to expect: Food, sports, and entertainment from social media sensations @friday.beers and @almost.friday
- When it opened: September 2022
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 30 reviews
Halls Chophouse
- Neighborhood: West End
- What to expect: Fine dining with an emphasis on prime steaks and fresh seafood specialties
- When it opened: June 2022
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 189 reviews
Dicey’s Tavern
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Pizzeria and tavern with an exceptional patio space
- When it opened: April 2022
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 117 reviews
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Fifth + Broadway
- What to expect: Fresh, wide-range of sushi options and specialty cocktails
- When it opened: March 2022
- Google Rating: 4.3 stars | 154 reviews
Overlord
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: European-inspired atmosphere, cocktails, and live Jazz music every Wednesday
- When it opened: March 2022
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 45 reviews
The Pink Hermit Cafe
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: All-day café serving locally-roasted coffee, in-house baked pastries, craft cocktails, artisanal wines, and small plates
- When it opened: March 2022
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 12 reviews
Le Loup
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: Cocktail bar serving creative cocktails and oysters
- When it opened: January 2022
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 18 reviews
Velvet Taco
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: Funky taco spot serving classic and unique cuisine
- When it opened: January 2022
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 286 reviews
Plane Jane
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: An upbeat bar and lounge offering a daily happy hour
- When it opened: January 2022
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 41 reviews
Coming Soon in 2023
Keep these other new spots coming in 2023 on your radar!
- Taco Mamacita – Germantown – Winter 2023
- Kisser – East Nashville – Winter 2023
- Noko – East Nashville – Winter 2023
- Tiger Bar – East Nashville – Winter 2023
- The Iberian Pig – Gulch – Winter/Spring 2023
- St. Vito Focacciaria – Gulch – Winter/Spring 2023
- Iggy’s – Wedgewood-Houston – Spring 2023
- The Co-Op – Gulch – Spring 2023
- Upbeet – Gulch – Spring/Summer 2023
- Urban Dog Bar – The Nations – Summer 2023
- Friend’s in Low Places (Garth Brook’s Bar) – Downtown – Summer 2023
- Chief’s (Eric Church’s Bar) – Downtown – Fall 2023
Did we leave off your favorite new restaurant or most anticipated restaurant opening of 2023? Let us know in the comments!
We visited in September 2022 and had an amazing dinner at the Optimist. Delicious fresh seafood and fluffy, decadent homemade rolls.