Our Germantown/Walkable Neighborhood Favorites
Restaurants Within Walking Distance within Germantown
These are all places we love that are very close to the apartment and an easy stroll (2-10min walk).
Belly Ham Pizza & Layered Cake Desserts! Super casual, friendly, and lively/boisterous atmosphere. Reservations are best, but walk-ins are usually easily accommodated right at opening at 5pm or after 8:30pm on weekdays.
330 місцеві жителі рекомендують
City House
1222 4th Ave NBelly Ham Pizza & Layered Cake Desserts! Super casual, friendly, and lively/boisterous atmosphere. Reservations are best, but walk-ins are usually easily accommodated right at opening at 5pm or after 8:30pm on weekdays.
This is a great Saturday/Sunday lunch spot for groups. Inside, there's plenty of places to choose from in the food court and usually live music on Saturdays, too. It's usually packed, though, so you'll want to mentally prepare for that. We love Jeni's Ice Cream for their real ingredients and unique, complex flavors!
Outside, you'll find a small, but nice selection of produce and other local goods. The "Peach Truck" peaches are a summer must! You get them in a paper bag and they're usually not ready to eat for a day or two, but always so fragrant, delicious, and worth the wait!
461 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Фермерський ринок Нешвілла
900 Rosa L Parks BlvdThis is a great Saturday/Sunday lunch spot for groups. Inside, there's plenty of places to choose from in the food court and usually live music on Saturdays, too. It's usually packed, though, so you'll want to mentally prepare for that. We love Jeni's Ice Cream for their real ingredients and unique, complex flavors!
Outside, you'll find a small, but nice selection of produce and other local goods. The "Peach Truck" peaches are a summer must! You get them in a paper bag and they're usually not ready to eat for a day or two, but always so fragrant, delicious, and worth the wait!
These classic, delicious cupcakes (about $2 each) tastes like what your grandma would've made if she made cupcakes, not too sweet and full of nice ingredients. The sweet potato cupcake is a must-try! We also like the red velvet and wedding cake cupcakes.
89 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The Cupcake Collection
1213 6th Ave NThese classic, delicious cupcakes (about $2 each) tastes like what your grandma would've made if she made cupcakes, not too sweet and full of nice ingredients. The sweet potato cupcake is a must-try! We also like the red velvet and wedding cake cupcakes.
The Coffee Soda is a must try in the summer months! If you like coca-cola and you like coffee, try coffee soda. It's like a natural coke, but more refreshing and clean-tasting. The fresh orange peel they add to the glass really puts it over the top! The breakfast and lunch here is surprisingly remarkable, too.
112 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Steadfast Coffee
603 Taylor StThe Coffee Soda is a must try in the summer months! If you like coca-cola and you like coffee, try coffee soda. It's like a natural coke, but more refreshing and clean-tasting. The fresh orange peel they add to the glass really puts it over the top! The breakfast and lunch here is surprisingly remarkable, too.
The breakfast biscuits are the best in Nashville! That jam tho.. If you like a good, scratch biscuit and know that good coffee doesn't need cream or sugar, this is your place!
72 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Barista Parlor x Germantown
1230 4th Ave NThe breakfast biscuits are the best in Nashville! That jam tho.. If you like a good, scratch biscuit and know that good coffee doesn't need cream or sugar, this is your place!
Delicious and Rich Southern food served family-style! Community-style seating where you sit with strangers (or new friends) and enjoy watching all the platters and bowls get passed your way!
They do a Midnight Country Breakfast on Saturday nights from midnight to 3am (with Fried Chicken, Corn Pudding, Biscuits and Gravy, Pancakes, Fried Apples, and More!).
303 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Monell's
1235 6th Ave NDelicious and Rich Southern food served family-style! Community-style seating where you sit with strangers (or new friends) and enjoy watching all the platters and bowls get passed your way!
They do a Midnight Country Breakfast on Saturday nights from midnight to 3am (with Fried Chicken, Corn Pudding, Biscuits and Gravy, Pancakes, Fried Apples, and More!).
Go here if you want a super casual place to have a beer and a cheeseburger! It's got a dive-bar feel, but it's actually very kid-friendly because it's loud in there, there's indoor/outdoor seating, and you can seat yourselves anywhere. Their burgers are small and unassuming, but the high-quality wagyu beef makes them so tender and delicious and perfect with the super crispy sweet potato fries and jack sauce.. We generally only get the basic cheeseburger and dip it in jack sauce. The meat is so tender and flavorful, the bun is perfectly soft and squishy on the outside and toasted on the inside. The fries are the best crinkle cut I've ever had. My young kids love this meal so much we have it a couple times a month!
Also, there's a ton of beer (:
102 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
1123 3rd Ave NGo here if you want a super casual place to have a beer and a cheeseburger! It's got a dive-bar feel, but it's actually very kid-friendly because it's loud in there, there's indoor/outdoor seating, and you can seat yourselves anywhere. Their burgers are small and unassuming, but the high-quality wagyu beef makes them so tender and delicious and perfect with the super crispy sweet potato fries and jack sauce.. We generally only get the basic cheeseburger and dip it in jack sauce. The meat is so tender and flavorful, the bun is perfectly soft and squishy on the outside and toasted on the inside. The fries are the best crinkle cut I've ever had. My young kids love this meal so much we have it a couple times a month!
Also, there's a ton of beer (:
Casual little sports bar with surprisingly good pub food. We love their burgers, fish and chips, and the Hot Chicken and Waffles (only on their weekend brunch menu)!
35 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Germantown Pub
708 Monroe StCasual little sports bar with surprisingly good pub food. We love their burgers, fish and chips, and the Hot Chicken and Waffles (only on their weekend brunch menu)!
Perfect Date Night Spot. Beautiful and delicious, but the portions are pretty small.
441 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Rolf and Daughters
700 Taylor StPerfect Date Night Spot. Beautiful and delicious, but the portions are pretty small.
Beautiful, higher-end restaurant with good Happy Hour options in the more relaxed bar area. We love their oysters, seafood cocktail or anything from the raw bar, and they have awesome cocktails/mocktails.
117 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave NBeautiful, higher-end restaurant with good Happy Hour options in the more relaxed bar area. We love their oysters, seafood cocktail or anything from the raw bar, and they have awesome cocktails/mocktails.
This sports bar is fun with music, lots of tvs, a simple menu, and nice service staff! There are games scattered about that you can play at your table. It's a nice place to beat the heat and just hang out for a bit.
17 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Neighbors Germantown
313 Jefferson StThis sports bar is fun with music, lots of tvs, a simple menu, and nice service staff! There are games scattered about that you can play at your table. It's a nice place to beat the heat and just hang out for a bit.
This tiny little shop has simple, but yummy baguette sandwiches. We like the Paris and Brussels sandwiches and for a decadent treat in the summertime, we love the frozen hot chocolate. It's rich, chocolatey goodness.
35 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Tempered Café & Chocolate
1201 5th Ave NThis tiny little shop has simple, but yummy baguette sandwiches. We like the Paris and Brussels sandwiches and for a decadent treat in the summertime, we love the frozen hot chocolate. It's rich, chocolatey goodness.
We don't eat here as often, because it's pricier than our other options, but when we do have a date-night here, we really enjoy it! The food, service, and relaxing environment are consistently good.
243 місцеві жителі рекомендують
5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave NWe don't eat here as often, because it's pricier than our other options, but when we do have a date-night here, we really enjoy it! The food, service, and relaxing environment are consistently good.
[Covid Update: Call before going. Hours Vary.]
This is a hole-in-the wall place. Actually, it's literally a shack, but it's a great, little family-owned, southern breakfast/lunch spot (very inexpensive). Just know that you're going into a run-down looking dive spot with lots of character and not a fancy spot by any means. You'll probably meet the owner, a genuine, warm man by the name of Big Al!
39 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Big Al's Deli
1828 4th Ave N[Covid Update: Call before going. Hours Vary.]
This is a hole-in-the wall place. Actually, it's literally a shack, but it's a great, little family-owned, southern breakfast/lunch spot (very inexpensive). Just know that you're going into a run-down looking dive spot with lots of character and not a fancy spot by any means. You'll probably meet the owner, a genuine, warm man by the name of Big Al!
We've tried it a handful of times and liked the seared pork bao, pork dumplings, and seafood noodle soup the most (we add extra veggies and get the "none" spice option for the kiddos since "mild" is still too spicy for them here.) We didn't like their beef soup or beef baos (the beef was tough/dry), but we do like the moist pork options and the bubble teas! Taro/Matcha are our favorites!
10 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Steam Boys
1200 2nd Ave NWe've tried it a handful of times and liked the seared pork bao, pork dumplings, and seafood noodle soup the most (we add extra veggies and get the "none" spice option for the kiddos since "mild" is still too spicy for them here.) We didn't like their beef soup or beef baos (the beef was tough/dry), but we do like the moist pork options and the bubble teas! Taro/Matcha are our favorites!
We love the Grill Shack Burger and hand-cut fries. We get it the way it comes and just add mayo, mustard, and their spicy ketchup (so good). They also have a vegan Impossible burger and a black bean and quinoa veggie burger that I'm sure is cooked perfectly as well. It's a small spot where you order at the counter and there's just a handful of seats, but they make great burgers!
Grillshack Fries and Burgers - Salemtown / Germantown
1725 5th Ave NWe love the Grill Shack Burger and hand-cut fries. We get it the way it comes and just add mayo, mustard, and their spicy ketchup (so good). They also have a vegan Impossible burger and a black bean and quinoa veggie burger that I'm sure is cooked perfectly as well. It's a small spot where you order at the counter and there's just a handful of seats, but they make great burgers!
Lots of TVs for viewing sports, beer, heavy Chicago-Style deep dish pizza for the family to share, and great mozzarella cheese sticks! It's easy bar food in a very casual environment.
100 місцеві жителі рекомендують
312 Pizza Company
371 Monroe StLots of TVs for viewing sports, beer, heavy Chicago-Style deep dish pizza for the family to share, and great mozzarella cheese sticks! It's easy bar food in a very casual environment.
This ultra-hip, tiny neighborhood bar is now open for Daily Brunch at 11am! Super cool vibe. Great drinks. Would be a good stop for a drink and snacks before taking an uber to the honky tonks on broadway.
47 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Mother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave NThis ultra-hip, tiny neighborhood bar is now open for Daily Brunch at 11am! Super cool vibe. Great drinks. Would be a good stop for a drink and snacks before taking an uber to the honky tonks on broadway.
Delicious, Upscale Sushi restaurant with Happy Hour Specials!
40 місцеві жителі рекомендують
O-Ku Sushi Nashville
81 Van Buren StDelicious, Upscale Sushi restaurant with Happy Hour Specials!
The menu is pretty straight-forward, but the outdoor dining is nice!
17 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Sedona Taphouse
1120 3rd Ave NThe menu is pretty straight-forward, but the outdoor dining is nice!
Modern American food by a James Beard Award-winning chef. The food presentation is really fun (think liquid nitrogen) and we've enjoyed most of the food we've had here.
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Saint Stephen
1300 3rd Ave NModern American food by a James Beard Award-winning chef. The food presentation is really fun (think liquid nitrogen) and we've enjoyed most of the food we've had here.
We're big fans of the brisket, burger, and drinks here!
199 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave NWe're big fans of the brisket, burger, and drinks here!
Super casual pub-style food. This isn't really a foodie place. It's more of a simple lunch spot that's convenient if you live in that building and/or if you need a place that won't get mad at you for bringing your loud, silly baby (which I totally did many times).
14 місцеві жителі рекомендують
The Goat Germantown
1220 2nd Avenue NorthSuper casual pub-style food. This isn't really a foodie place. It's more of a simple lunch spot that's convenient if you live in that building and/or if you need a place that won't get mad at you for bringing your loud, silly baby (which I totally did many times).
My kids love ice cream and getting to walk to this little shop and watch them roll the ice cream is always a hit. There’s a big covered patio, too, which is nice. It’s right next to Waldo’s Chicken and Beer so it’s an easy add-on after we get Waldo’s (which doesn’t have dessert).
Rolled 4 Ever Ice Cream
1120 4th Ave NMy kids love ice cream and getting to walk to this little shop and watch them roll the ice cream is always a hit. There’s a big covered patio, too, which is nice. It’s right next to Waldo’s Chicken and Beer so it’s an easy add-on after we get Waldo’s (which doesn’t have dessert).
I haven't been to this new Germantown location yet, but I have been to the one in the Gulch neighborhood and enjoyed it. They have frozen margaritas, great beers, and Detroit-style pizza which for me reminded me of a grown-up version of the Pizza Hut pizzas I loved as a kid. They also have their version of a big mac (le big matt) that was good, too. The food here feels more casual than some of the other fancy neighborhood places (such as Henrietta Red and Rolf and Daughters).
7 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Emmy Squared - Germantown
1121 5th Avenue NorthI haven't been to this new Germantown location yet, but I have been to the one in the Gulch neighborhood and enjoyed it. They have frozen margaritas, great beers, and Detroit-style pizza which for me reminded me of a grown-up version of the Pizza Hut pizzas I loved as a kid. They also have their version of a big mac (le big matt) that was good, too. The food here feels more casual than some of the other fancy neighborhood places (such as Henrietta Red and Rolf and Daughters).
This tiny coffee & crepes shop is a super casual neighborhood spot. I usually see people working on their laptops there and having lunch meetings over crepes. It's also kid-friendly in that it's casual and there are lots of kid-friendly options. My kids like basics like scrambled eggs, sausage, and fruit for breakfast and the nutella crepe as a treat. Randy likes the breakfast tacos and I usually get the savory sweet "maple bacon" crepe (that also has apple and cheese in it). The coffee drinks here are not as sophisticated as some of the other places nearby (like Barista Parlor or Steadfast Coffee), but we're happy with the basic lattes, and somewhat affordable menu here (especially for Germantown!).
134 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Red Bicycle Coffee & Crêpes
1200 5th Ave NThis tiny coffee & crepes shop is a super casual neighborhood spot. I usually see people working on their laptops there and having lunch meetings over crepes. It's also kid-friendly in that it's casual and there are lots of kid-friendly options. My kids like basics like scrambled eggs, sausage, and fruit for breakfast and the nutella crepe as a treat. Randy likes the breakfast tacos and I usually get the savory sweet "maple bacon" crepe (that also has apple and cheese in it). The coffee drinks here are not as sophisticated as some of the other places nearby (like Barista Parlor or Steadfast Coffee), but we're happy with the basic lattes, and somewhat affordable menu here (especially for Germantown!).
If you're a cookie lover, stop by this place for a sweet cookie fix! You can get single cookies for about $2.50 and they sell cookie tins and souvenirs as well. We used to let our girls pick a cookie here after a long walk around the neighborhood. They like the snickerdoodles and I like the Double Tree (a yummy mix of oatmeal, chocolate chips, toffee, nuts). We're not usually big on buying Christie Cookies or other store-bought cookies, but these in the store-front here always taste fresh-baked! Other popular flavors are southern pecan, vegan peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, cran apple and white chocolate macadamia nut.
34 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Christie Cookie Co
1205 3rd Ave NIf you're a cookie lover, stop by this place for a sweet cookie fix! You can get single cookies for about $2.50 and they sell cookie tins and souvenirs as well. We used to let our girls pick a cookie here after a long walk around the neighborhood. They like the snickerdoodles and I like the Double Tree (a yummy mix of oatmeal, chocolate chips, toffee, nuts). We're not usually big on buying Christie Cookies or other store-bought cookies, but these in the store-front here always taste fresh-baked! Other popular flavors are southern pecan, vegan peanut butter, oatmeal raisin, cran apple and white chocolate macadamia nut.
This place looks so fun and the prices seem reasonable! I see on their instagram that there's an outdoor patio and they sometimes have live music. I haven't tried this place yet, but I will soon! Seems like a fun place for my bachelorette guests (: Looking forward to trying the margaritas and the tacos among other stuff. Please let me know if you try it and what you liked!
https://www.instagram.com/sonnysnashville/
https://www.sonnysnashville.com/
11 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge
1322 6th Avenue NorthThis place looks so fun and the prices seem reasonable! I see on their instagram that there's an outdoor patio and they sometimes have live music. I haven't tried this place yet, but I will soon! Seems like a fun place for my bachelorette guests (: Looking forward to trying the margaritas and the tacos among other stuff. Please let me know if you try it and what you liked!
https://www.instagram.com/sonnysnashville/
https://www.sonnysnashville.com/
This brewery (originally from Atlanta) has adult slushie pouches, wine, and of course, beer. This is another one of those places I plan on going soon (there are seriously too many places to try). From what I gather from their insta, there's lots of patio seating, great drinks (including non-alcoholic ones), and some snacks like warm pretzels and cheese plates. It seems like a fun place to hang with friends pre/post dinner or for pre-gaming before going downtown. If you try it, I'd love to know how if you liked it!
https://mondaynightbrewing.com/nashville-menu/
https://www.instagram.com/mondaynight/
19 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Monday Night Preservation Society
1308 Adams StreetThis brewery (originally from Atlanta) has adult slushie pouches, wine, and of course, beer. This is another one of those places I plan on going soon (there are seriously too many places to try). From what I gather from their insta, there's lots of patio seating, great drinks (including non-alcoholic ones), and some snacks like warm pretzels and cheese plates. It seems like a fun place to hang with friends pre/post dinner or for pre-gaming before going downtown. If you try it, I'd love to know how if you liked it!
https://mondaynightbrewing.com/nashville-menu/
https://www.instagram.com/mondaynight/
Beerheads love this local brewery that's known for their IPAs. They don't offer food here, but I hear you're welcomed to order off uber eats, door dash, etc and have it delivered to you there. Lots of patio seating outside as well.
77 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Bearded Iris Brewing
101 Van Buren StBeerheads love this local brewery that's known for their IPAs. They don't offer food here, but I hear you're welcomed to order off uber eats, door dash, etc and have it delivered to you there. Lots of patio seating outside as well.
Germantown's new spot for tacos and margaritas! I've enjoyed the peruvian chicken with chimichurri sauce so far, but it was good in a simple, homey way! Can't wait to try the drink specials!
122 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Taco Mamacita
1234 Church StGermantown's new spot for tacos and margaritas! I've enjoyed the peruvian chicken with chimichurri sauce so far, but it was good in a simple, homey way! Can't wait to try the drink specials!
Germantown’s newest coffee shop at 1319 6th Ave N. It looks beautiful, cozy, and delicious from the social posts I’ve seen. I haven’t tried it yet, but I will soon!
The Library Café
Germantown’s newest coffee shop at 1319 6th Ave N. It looks beautiful, cozy, and delicious from the social posts I’ve seen. I haven’t tried it yet, but I will soon!
I haven’t tried this place yet. If you love it, please let me know! I have two little ones and don’t get enough date nights to try all the new places. This place definitely looks like a fun adventure!
Buds and Brews
I haven’t tried this place yet. If you love it, please let me know! I have two little ones and don’t get enough date nights to try all the new places. This place definitely looks like a fun adventure!
Perfect little shop nearby for grabbing a bottle of wine and some cheese/charcuterie treats. They bake delicious sour dough bread and cinnamon rolls, and gf sweet bread daily. There’s also refrigerated take and bake pizzas available, pasta ingredients, and daily grab and go Sammies and sides (with a gluten-free and/or vegan option as well). They don’t have a huge selection, but it’s a special treat when we get snacks or a light dinner from there.
Spread Market & Larder
Perfect little shop nearby for grabbing a bottle of wine and some cheese/charcuterie treats. They bake delicious sour dough bread and cinnamon rolls, and gf sweet bread daily. There’s also refrigerated take and bake pizzas available, pasta ingredients, and daily grab and go Sammies and sides (with a gluten-free and/or vegan option as well). They don’t have a huge selection, but it’s a special treat when we get snacks or a light dinner from there.
Getting Around
Nashville BCycle
502 Monroe StNashville BCycle Station
Magdeburg GreenwayEntertainment & Activities
Where golf meets bowling! Lots of fun. Individual and group lessons are available as well. Go have a beer and practice that swing!
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Topgolf
500 Cowan StWhere golf meets bowling! Lots of fun. Individual and group lessons are available as well. Go have a beer and practice that swing!
Перший парк Теннессі
19 Jackson StBaseball/Soccer, Beer, Brats, and a good time!
This place is part bowling alley, restaurant/bar, and music venue. We haven't been here yet, but it seems like a nice place to hang out and bowl. Please let us know if you try it!
27 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
925 3rd Avenue NorthThis place is part bowling alley, restaurant/bar, and music venue. We haven't been here yet, but it seems like a nice place to hang out and bowl. Please let us know if you try it!
Parks & Nature
Державний парк Bicentennial Capitol Mall
600 James Robertson PkwyLearn about Historic Germantown's sulphur spring and see the beautiful water feature that is ode to the past. My kids love playing in the small playground at the top of the hill with swings, jungle gym, and a slide next to the basketball court.
Morgan Park Trail Head
Magdeburg GreenwayLearn about Historic Germantown's sulphur spring and see the beautiful water feature that is ode to the past. My kids love playing in the small playground at the top of the hill with swings, jungle gym, and a slide next to the basketball court.
Cumberland Park
592 S 1st StArts & Culture
Great free activity for a rainy day. There's also a children's playroom for the littles ones with a few activities.
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Музей штату Теннессі
1000 Rosa L Parks BlvdGreat free activity for a rainy day. There's also a children's playroom for the littles ones with a few activities.
Drinks & Nightlife
This sports bar is fun with music, lots of tvs, a simple menu, and nice service staff! There are games scattered about that you can play at your table. It's a nice place to beat the heat and just hang out for a bit.
17 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Neighbors Germantown
313 Jefferson StThis sports bar is fun with music, lots of tvs, a simple menu, and nice service staff! There are games scattered about that you can play at your table. It's a nice place to beat the heat and just hang out for a bit.
312 Pizza Company
371 Monroe StSports bar, Chicago-style deep dish pizzas..
This tiny neighborhood bar with a super cool vibe is now open for Daily Brunch at 11am! Great drinks. Would be a good stop for a drink and snacks before taking an uber to the honky tonks on broadway.
47 місцеві жителі рекомендують
Mother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave NThis tiny neighborhood bar with a super cool vibe is now open for Daily Brunch at 11am! Great drinks. Would be a good stop for a drink and snacks before taking an uber to the honky tonks on broadway.