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Nashville has welcomed more than 30 new restaurants and bars in 2026, including elevated fine-dining options and fun bars. If you’re looking to explore somewhere new, we’ve highlighted the standouts. Here are Nashville Guru’s picks for the top new Nashville restaurants and bars of 2026 (so far), with a minimum Google rating of 4.0 stars from at least a dozen reviewers.
NASHVILLE’S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS and bars OF 2026 (so far)
IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
Talkin’ Tacos
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Mexican street food
- When it opened: September 2026
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 20+ reviews
Lupo Notte
- Neighborhood: Green Hills
- What to expect: Intimate Italian restaurant
- When it opened: September 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 30+ reviews
Naked Farmer (Gulch)
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Farm-to-table restaurant serving locally-sourced food
- When it opened: September 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 290+ reviews
Croquet Cafe
- Neighborhood: West End
- What to expect: Southern picnic fare
- When it opened: August 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 15+ reviews
Thai Samurai River North
- Neighborhood: East Nashville | River North
- What to expect: Asian fusion
- When it opened: August 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 80+ reviews
Alma Viva
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: Colombian coffee shop
- When it opened: July 2026
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 140+ reviews
NoWhere Special
- Neighborhood: Hillsboro Village
- What to expect: Lounge bar known for its top-tier craft cocktails and elevated tapas
- When it opened: July 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 1,100+ reviews
Hattori Nori
- Neighborhood: The Nations
- What to expect: Nashville’s first handroll bar
- When it opened: July 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 40+ reviews
Naked Farmer (Downtown)
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Farm-to-table restaurant serving locally-sourced food
- When it opened: July 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 700+ reviews
Prince St. Pizza
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Famous, award-winning New York City-style pizzeria
- When it opened: June 2026
- Google Rating: 4.2 stars | 140+ reviews
PennePazze (Germantown)
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: Authentic Italian restaurant
- When it opened: June 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 300+ reviews
Alla Vita
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Neighborhood Italian eatery
- When it opened: June 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 370+ reviews
Momotaro
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Fine Japanese restaurant
- When it opened: June 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 170+ reviews
Culture Club
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Greek frozen yogurt
- When it opened: June 2026
- Google Rating: 4.1 stars | 180+ reviews
Sally’s Stay Awhile
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: All-day eatery open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner
- When it opened: June 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 150+ reviews
Middleman
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Whiskey-centric cocktail bar
- When it opened: June 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 20+ reviews
Em & Me Cafe
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: Vietnamese coffee, fresh bánh mì, and delicious bites
- When it opened: June 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 100+ reviews
Bar Roza
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Specialty cocktails and a limited menu of small, shared plates
- When it opened: May 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 40+ reviews
Antoinette’s Wine + Provisions
- Neighborhood: Sylvan Park
- What to expect: Family-friendly wine bar and market
- When it opened: May 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 50+ reviews
Olala Cafe
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Family-owned cafe from Provençal pastry chef Mathis Combaluzier
- When it opened: May 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 200+ reviews
Ocean Prime
- Neighborhood: Downtown / Nashville Yards
- What to expect: Upscale seafood and steak restaurant
- When it opened: April 2026
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 150+ reviews
The Capital Grille
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Fine dining restaurant
- When it opened: April 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 70+ reviews
Earls
- Neighborhood: Downtown / Nashville Yards
- What to expect: Upscale casual dining with a globally-inspired menu
- When it opened: April 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 4,900+ reviews
Fishmonger (Wedgewood-Houston)
- Neighborhood: Wedgewood-Houston
- What to expect: Atlanta-born concept offering fresh seafood, Southern dishes, and a rotating menu of specials
- When it opened: April 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 20+ reviews
Lion’s Share
- Neighborhood: Sylvan Park
- What to expect: Buzzy fine dining restaurant serving inventive takes on classic cuisine
- When it opened: April 2026
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 100+ reviews
Bacco
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Italian restaurant located at the Four Seasons Hotel Nashville
- When it opened: April 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 90+ reviews
Heartbreakers Hideaway
- Neighborhood: Midtown
- What to expect: Bar and restaurant in the heart of Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood focusing on American cuisine
- When it opened: March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 60+ reviews
Cledis Burgers & Beer
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Local burger joint serving delicious burgers and a wide selection of beers
- When it opened: March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 100+ reviews
Bar Mar
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Seafood-focused restaurant by José Andrés located a W Nashville
- When it opened: March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 140+ reviews
COA Rooftop
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Elevated rooftop bar and restaurant located atop Canopy by Hilton Nashville Gulch Hotel
- When it opened: March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 500+ reviews
Indaco
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: Elevated, modern Italian restaurant
- When it opened: March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 80+ reviews
PopUp Bagels
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Viral Northeast bagel shop
- When it opened: February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 200+ reviews
Prime + Proper
- Neighborhood: Downtown
- What to expect: Acclaimed modern steakhouse located at the Grand Hyatt Nashville
- When it opened: February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 590+ reviews
Zaytinya
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Eastern Mediterranean restaurant by José Andrés located at W Nashville
- When it opened: February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 100+ reviews
JINYA Ramen Bar
- Neighborhood: Gulch / Capitol View
- What to expect: Popular ramen eatery known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen
- When it opened: February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 280+ reviews
Streetcar Taps & Garden (Germantown)
- Neighborhood: Germantown
- What to expect: Neighborhood bar and restaurant serving craft beer, creative cocktails, and delicious food
- When it opened: January 2026
- Google Rating: 4.5 stars | 60+ reviews
Hoppin’ Gulch
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Bar with self-pours, cocktails, and bowling
- When it opened: January 2026
- Google Rating: 4.8 stars | 50+ reviews
Love’s Alibi
- Neighborhood: Gulch
- What to expect: Cocktail-forward neighborhood bar
- When it opened: January 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 100+ reviews
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