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Nashville has already welcomed more than a dozen new restaurants and bars in 2026, including numerous 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 4.2 stars from at least a dozen reviewers.
NASHVILLE’S BEST NEW RESTAURANTS and bars OF 2026 (so far)
IN REVERSE CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER
Heartbreakers Hideaway
- Neighborhood:Â Midtown
- What to expect: Bar and restaurant in the heart of Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood focusing on American cuisine
- When it opened:Â March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 20+ reviews
Cledis Burgers & Beer
- Neighborhood:Â Gulch
- What to expect: Local burger joint serving delicious burgers and a wide selection of beers
- When it opened:Â March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 15+ reviews
Bar Mar
- Neighborhood:Â Gulch
- What to expect: Seafood-focused restaurant by José Andrés located a W Nashville
- When it opened:Â March 2026
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars | 50+ reviews
COA Rooftop
- Neighborhood:Â Gulch
- What to expect: Elevated rooftop bar and restaurant located atop Canopy by Hilton Nashville Gulch Hotel
- When it opened:Â March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.2 stars | 50+ reviews
Indaco
- Neighborhood:Â Germantown
- What to expect: Elevated, modern Italian restaurant
- When it opened:Â March 2026
- Google Rating: 4.7 stars | 15+ reviews
PopUp Bagels
- Neighborhood:Â Gulch
- What to expect: Viral Northeast bagel shop
- When it opened:Â February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 95+ reviews
Prime + Proper
- Neighborhood:Â Downtown
- What to expect: Acclaimed modern steakhouse located at the Grand Hyatt Nashville
- When it opened: February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.9 stars | 200+ reviews
Zaytinya
- Neighborhood:Â Gulch
- What to expect: Eastern Mediterranean restaurant by José Andrés located at W Nashville
- When it opened:Â February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 45+ reviews
JINYA Ramen Bar
- Neighborhood:Â Gulch / Capitol View
- What to expect: Popular ramen eatery known for its slow-cooked approach to ramen
- When it opened:Â February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.6 stars | 160+ reviews
Upstairs at Audrey
- Neighborhood:Â East Nashville
- What to expect:Â Cozy 40-seat bar with a $5 menu
- When it opened:Â February 2026
- Google Rating: 4.4 stars | 580+ reviews
Streetcar Taps & Garden (Germantown)
- Neighborhood:Â 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 | 15+ reviews
Hoppin’ Gulch
- Neighborhood:Â Gulch
- What to expect: Bar with self-pours, cocktails, and bowling
- When it opened:Â January 2026
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars | 30+ reviews
Love’s Alibi
- Neighborhood:Â Gulch
- What to expect: Cocktail-forward neighborhood bar
- When it opened:Â January 2026
- Google Rating: 5.0 stars | 45+ reviews
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