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Looking to try somewhere new to eat? We have you covered! Whether it’s chef-driven cuisine or a neighborhood bar, these newly opened spots are a must-try. Here are Nashville Guru’s picks for the best new Nashville restaurants and bars of 2023 with a minimum Google rating of 4.1 stars from at least a dozen reviewers.
NASHVILLE’S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS and bars OF 2023
IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
Roy’s Tavern
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Neighborhood sports bar
- When it opened: December 2023
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 42 reviews
Barrel Proof
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: New Orleans-inspired neighborhood whiskey bar
- When it opened: November 2023
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars | 16 reviews
CHERRIES
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Neighborhood bar with classic cocktails and wood-fired food
- When it opened: November 2023
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 8 reviews
The Amsterdamian
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: A cozy cocktail lounge
- When it opened: November 2023
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 5 reviews
Mercado + Ramone’s
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Sister restaurant to Butchertown Hall featuring tasty tacos and a rooftop bar called Ramone’s
- When it opened: November 2023
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 31 reviews
Tiger Bar
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: 1930s sideshow-inspired gin joint
- When it opened: October 2023
- Google Rating: 4.3 stars | 48 reviews
Bad Idea
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Curated wines, Lao-inspired cuisine, and late-night bites situated in a former church sanctuary
- When it opened: October 2023
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 49 reviews
Schulman’s
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Neighborhood dive bar
- When it opened: October 2023
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 23 reviews
Supper Club on Belcourt
- Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village
- What to expect: Fine casual American steakhouse
- When it opened: October 2023
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 158 reviews
DraftKings Sports & Social
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Sports bar with top-rated sports gaming platforms, an immersive sports entertainment experience, and elevated food and drinks
- When it opened: October 2023
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 63 reviews
The Iberian Pig
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Modern Spanish tapas restaurant
- When it opened: September 2023
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 554 reviews
Ichigo Ichie
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: Elevated sushi experience with fine Japanese cuisine
- When it opened: September 2023
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 64 reviews
Sports & Social
- Neighborhood: Green Hills
- What to expect: Sports bar featuring state-of-the-art sports viewing, games, upscale bar food, and craft cocktails
- When it opened: September 2023
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 185 reviews
Joe Muer Seafood
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Upscale dining experience serving fresh and sustainable seafood
- When it opened: August 2023
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 65 reviews
Harper’s Steakhouse
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Elevated steakhouse with culinary inspiration from around the globe
- When it opened: August 2023
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 217 reviews
Pelato
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: Brooklyn-inspired Italian cuisine
- When it opened: August 2023
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 135 reviews
Four Walls
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Upscale intimate cocktail bar
- When it opened: July 2023
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 21 reviews
Frankies Nashville (Frankies 925 Spuntino + The Pizzeria at Frankies)
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Brooklyn Italian fare featuring handmade pasta and pizza
- When it opened: July 2023
- Google Rating: 4.2 stars | 82 reviews
iggy’s
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Inventive Italian cuisine and craft cocktails
- When it opened: July 2023
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 105 reviews
GoodTimes
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Happy hour food, great cocktails, and a fun atmosphere
- When it opened: June 2023
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars | 54 reviews
Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: American-Italian cuisine and a fun late-night scene
- When it opened: June 2023
- Google Rating: 4.3 stars | 64 reviews
St. Vito Focacceria
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Cozy locale with Sfincione pizza and Sicilian dishes
- When it opened: May 2023
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 124 reviews
Black Tap
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Award-winning burgers, iconic milkshakes, beer, and Downtown NYC vibes
- When it opened: May 2023
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 439 reviews
Sinatra Bar & Lounge
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: An intimate and elevated dining experience with classic Italian food, craft cocktails, and daily live music
- When it opened: April 2023
- Google Rating: 4.3 stars | 272 reviews
Hand Cut Chophouse Nashville
- Neighborhood: SoBro
- What to expect: High-quality beef, a full mixology bar, local drafts, and live music
- When it opened: April 2023
- Google Rating: 4.3 stars | 186 reviews
Golden Pony
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Retro-inspired cocktail bar serving specialty drinks and tasty dishes
- When it opened: April 2023
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 59 reviews
Kisser
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Small plates, big plates, vegetarian options, and gluten-free offerings of delicious Japanese comfort food
- When it opened: March 2023
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 86 reviews
Teddy’s Tavern
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: A locals-focused neighborhood bar and restaurant concept from The Nations Brewing Co. across from Bridgestone Arena
- When it opened: March 2023
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 110 reviews
Noko
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant serving classic comfort dishes with an elevated twist
- When it opened: March 2023
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 301 reviews
Streetcar Taps and Garden
- Neighborhood: The Nations
- What to expect: Gastropub and beer garden situated in a fully restored building that once housed West Nashville’s first grocery
- When it opened: February 2023
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 81 reviews
Martha My Dear
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Cozy cocktail and wine bar
- When it opened: February 2023
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 28 reviews
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