
Nashville saw dozens of new additions to the restaurant and bar scene in 2024, ranging from omakase experiences to casual taquerias to celebrity bars. We’ve rounded up the best openings of the year to put on your list of places to try (if you haven’t already). Here are Nashville Guru’s picks for the top new Nashville restaurants and bars of 2024 plus the top new celebrity bars with a minimum Google rating of 4.1 stars from at least a dozen reviewers.
NASHVILLE’S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS and bars OF 2024
IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
Dos Santos Tacos

- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Yucatán-inspired taqueria, tacos, and tequila
- When it opened: December 2024
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 22+ reviews
Kase x Noko

- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Neighborhood Omakase – 14 courses for $75
- When it opened: December 2024
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars | 28+ reviews
The Asbury

- Neighborhood: Demonbreun Hill
- What to expect: go-to spot for great drinks, music, and a laid-back vibe
- When it opened: October 2024
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars | 40+ reviews
Urban Dog Bar
- Neighborhood: The Nations
- What to expect: indoor/outdoor dog park, cafe, and bar
- When it opened: October 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 27+ reviews
Halls Catch
- Neighborhood: West End
- What to expect: ocean-to-table seafood concept
- When it opened: October 2024
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 34+ reviews
Maiz De La Vida
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Mexican restaurant
- When it opened: October 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 130+ reviews
Cafe Babu
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston / Chestnut Hill
- What to expect: coffee shop and cafe
- When it opened: October 2024
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 58+ reviews
The Henry
- Neighborhood: 12 South
- What to expect: neighborhood restaurant and bar
- When it opened: September 2024
- Google Rating: 4.3 stars | 110+ reviews
Torchy’s Tacos
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: taco eatery
- When it opened: September 2024
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 260+ reviews
888
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Japanese restaurant and vinyl record-listening lounge
- When it opened: September 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 90+ reviews
Villa Castrioti
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: fine dining restaurant
- When it opened: August 2024
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 90+ reviews
Fogg Street Lawn Club

- Neighborhood: SoBro
- What to expect: British-style lawn bowling, rooftop, and soccer pub
- When it opened: August 2024
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 105+ reviews
Butterlamp Bread & Beverage
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: wine bar and bread house
- When it opened: August 2024
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 30+ reviews
Ernie’s Boondock

- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: bar with billiards (located below Up-Down)
- When it opened: July 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 15+ reviews
Choy

- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Asian-influenced cuisine
- When it opened: July 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 60+ reviews
Fancypants
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: fun fine dining restaurant
- When it opened: July 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 80+ reviews
Sushi | Bar
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Omakase-style speakeasy
- When it opened: July 2024
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 44+ reviews
Golden Sound Nashville
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: cocktail bar and lounge
- When it opened: July 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 15+ reviews
Onda

- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: groovy Korean eatery
- When it opened: June 2024
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 100+ reviews
Tavern
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: bar and restaurant offering elevated dishes, craft cocktails, and delicious brunch
- When it opened: June 2024 (originally opened at the beginning of 2011—after a two-year hiatus and extensive renovation, Tavern reopened)
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 1,500+ reviews
The Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Chicago-based cocktail club
- When it opened: May 2024
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 55+ reviews
Coral Club

- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Sea-side-inspired cocktail club
- When it opened: May 2024
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 45+ reviews
Fonda 12 South

- Neighborhood: 12 South
- What to expect: Mexican restaurant
- When it opened: May 2024
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 180+ reviews
Forevermore

- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Cozy coffee shop featuring vintage clothing and home goods, plus a photo booth
- When it opened: April 2024
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 70+ reviews
The Finch American Grill
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: American restaurant and bar
- When it opened: March 2024
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 1,300+ reviews
Jashan

- Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village
- What to expect: Authentic Indian cuisine
- When it opened: March 2024
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 245+ reviews
Playdate
- Neighborhood: 12 South
- What to expect: Unique concept of elevated dining with a laid-back vibe
- When it opened: March 2024
- Google Rating: 4.2 stars | 140+ reviews
Limo Peruvian Eatery
- Neighborhood: East Nashville
- What to expect: Peruvian cuisine
- When it opened: January 2024
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 325+ reviews
Benji’s Bagel & Coffee House

- Neighborhood: The Nations
- What to expect: Bagel and coffee shop
- When it opened: January 2024
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 190+ reviews
NASHVILLE’S BEST Honky Tonks & Celebrity Bars OF 2024
IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
Category 10 (Luke Combs Honky-Tonk Bar & Venue)
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: live music honky tonk, bar, and restaurant by Luke Combs
- When it opened: November 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 200+ reviews
Riley Green’s Duck Blind
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: lively restaurant and bar by Riley Green
- When it opened: September 2024
- Google Rating: 4.1 stars | 715+ reviews
JBJ’s Nashville

- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: live music, rooftop bar, and restaurant by Jon Bon Jovi
- When it opened: June 2024
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 50+ reviews
Morgan Wallen’s This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen

- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: six-story bar and eatery with live music and Southern-style fare by Morgan Wallen
- When it opened: June 2024
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 460+ reviews
Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: casual bar and grill with a piano, live music, and Louisiana-inspired food by Lainey Wilson
- When it opened: May 2024
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 260+ reviews
Chief’s
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: six-story music venue with a bar, restaurant, and BBQ joint
- When it opened: April 2024
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 420+ reviews