10 Best Casual Restaurants in Nashville

The Hampton Social - Nashville is an American restaurant with seafood, beach-themed cocktails and stylish nautical surroundings. Its lively, multi-level setting includes a rooftop bar, while the menu suits diners looking for seafood, cocktails and an energetic atmosphere. Vegetarian diners may find the selection limited.

The Finch is an American restaurant in Nashville’s Gulch neighborhood with a spacious, polished interior and a broad menu. Dishes mentioned include blackened redfish, volcano rock shrimp, pappardelle Bolognese, Reuben, peri peri chicken, Cajun chicken pasta and pecan pie with ice cream. It suits groups and visitors seeking generous portions, attentive recommendations and a comfortable setting for a full meal.

The Iberian Pig is a Nashville modern Spanish tapas restaurant designed around shareable dining. Its menu is suited to groups ordering multiple plates, with dishes described across charcuterie, seafood, vegetables, pork and desserts. The restaurant combines an elegant but approachable setting with a menu that encourages trying several preparations at the table, and it offers both dine-in and delivery.

Central Bar + Kitchen is an American restaurant and bar at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University. Its Nashville-style menu includes a hot chicken sandwich and Seven Layer Adobo Chicken Salad, while the drink program spans an indoor bar and outdoor patio with two fully stocked bars. It suits campus-area diners, hotel guests and people looking for daily breakfast, lunch, dinner or evening drinks.

Naked Farmer is a Nashville New American restaurant offering dine-in, takeaway, delivery and catering. Its menu combines healthy and organic dishes with comfort food, vegan and vegetarian options, a kids’ menu and seasonal selections. The counter-service format works for a quick meal, while the variety also suits lunch with friends or a broader group.

Ole Red Nashville Airport is a country music bar and restaurant in Terminal C, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside live performances, cocktails, beer, wine, and bar food. Its small-stage concert setup brings country artists close to diners, making it a practical preflight stop for travelers who want food and live music in one place.

Alla Vita Nashville is an Italian restaurant centered on handmade pasta, wood-fired thin-crust pizza and small plates for sharing. Its menu also includes crudo, burrata and seasonal crostini, while the restaurant provides dinner, cocktails, wine and dessert in a casual, trendy setting. Dinner service runs Monday through Saturday from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 4:30 to 9 p.m.

Sixty Vines is a casual New American kitchen and wine bar with bites, wines on tap and spacious modern surroundings. Its menu includes dishes such as steak frites, shrimp pasta, charcuterie, pizza and burgers, while wine flights and cocktails add options for drinks-focused visits. The rooftop setting brings an airy downtown atmosphere suited to meals, celebrations or a casual drink.

Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Lower Broadway serves fried chicken with adjustable heat levels, plus sandwiches, fries and sides such as pimiento mac and cheese, coleslaw and banana pudding. The Lower Broadway location suits visitors seeking a lively Nashville hot-chicken stop with fresh, crisp chicken and quick-moving lines. Diners can choose from mild through notably spicy options, while outdoor patio seating is available.

Darfons Restaurant + Bar is a casual, family-run Nashville eatery serving classic American meat and seafood dishes. Its menu includes steaks, salmon, chicken, salads and specials, while the setting works for family meals, business dining and relaxed evenings. The restaurant also offers a full-service bar and table service.