Best Seasonal Restaurants in Donelson

66 restaurants available nearby

1. Lyra - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(62)

Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Nashville

Booked 24 times today

A Unique take on Middle Eastern FoodLyra is a blend of old world flavors and spices infused with modern techniques. At the heart of Lyra is our wood burning oven where freshly baked pita is ready to be dipped in to our famous hummus. Enjoy a seasonal menu full of flavors and dishes for everyone to enjoy.

2. Peninsula

4.9

Exceptional(139)

Price: Expensive

• Modern European • East Nashville

Booked 2 times today

Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

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3. Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

4.4

Awesome(994)

Price: Moderate

• American • Donelson

Booked 88 times today

You don’t have to travel far to dine in a tropical rainforest, It’s a safari for the senses. Our menu contains an array of delicious items and tropical treats you’re sure to go WILD for. End your journey with the out-of-this-world VOLCANO dessert. Discover the rainforest, complete with cascading waterfalls, tropical rainstorms, trumpeting elephants and entertaining gorillas. It’s not just another meal; it’s an adventure! Don’t forget to take a journey through our Retail Village (opens at 10 AM daily)CAUTION: Flashing lights and thunder sounds inside restaurant. May cause discomfort and/ or seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy.

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4. The Cafe at Waymore's

4.2

Awesome(7)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Nashville

Located on the ground floor of Waymore’s Guest House, the hotel's café, bar and lounge are open 7 days a week for long hangs & tall tales. Helmed by executive chef Daniel Gorman, the menu features Southern diner-inspired dishes with East Nash vibes, bar snacks, barista counter service and daily happy hour, with a list of classic cocktails, wine and local beers. Guests can enjoy a relaxed hang in the café, at the bar, in the hotel's comfortable lounge area or outside on the seasonally-open terrace.

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5. The Nashville Taphouse

4.3

Awesome(117)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Larkwood

Booked 1 time today

Open for dinner. This integrated sports and entertainment venue provides plenty of energy, with high quality food and beverage offerings. The casual, cool and contemporary decor is anchored by a state of the art audio visual program with over 30 LED TV's including a 14' LED screen. The bar displays dramatic merchandising with vibrant back lit artistic images of sports in motion. Music ranges from classic rock to modern country. We are in Music City USA! A huge selection of local draft beers and fun, creative and unique food is sure to please all. The core menu features an enhanced American grill and sports bar menu that holds a broader appeal for a variety of today's diners. The menu features entree salads, bbq baby back ribs, fish tacos, a classic bacon cheeseburger, miso glazed salmon, grilled bone-in rib-eye, and a house smoked chicken that is second to none! The beverage list is anchored by an impressive collection of 50 different beers and many cocktails.

6. Pinewood Social

4.6

Exceptional(169)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 39 times today

Pinewood Social is a vibrant restaurant nestled in downtown Nashville's historic Trolley Barns at 33 Peabody Street. We pride ourselves on serving modern American cuisine infused with Southern flavors, offering a delightful range of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Our diverse beverage program delivers everything from craft cocktails, draft and packaged beer, and wines by the glass and bottle. We also have a Crema Coffee outpost here in our Livingroom area serving some of the best coffee in Nashville.At Pinewood Social, we offer a distinctive array of entertainment options, featuring six beautifully restored bowling lanes, two inviting splash pools, and a charming bocce court. Our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience where delicious food, exceptional drinks, and lively entertainment seamlessly merge to delight our guests.

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7. The Optimist - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(2972)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Germantown

Booked 45 times today

The Optimist transports landlocked Tennesseans to the coast for super-fresh, sustainably sourced seafood. Our menu weaves together classic and modern seafood favorites, cocktails of the season complement the fare, and an extensive outdoor patio and “game” area complete the full experience.

8. Henrietta Red

4.8

Exceptional(139)

Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 24 times today

Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends. Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast. Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

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9. Eddie V's - Nashville

4.9

Exceptional(3186)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 65 times today

Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.

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10. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville

4.9

Exceptional(7926)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 75 times today

The flagship brand of his growing, family of eponymous eateries, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse tells the story of his life. From the opulent interiors to the artwork & antique furnishings, every facet has a special meaning to the man himself. Now open in Nashville, TN, each iteration of these critically-acclaimed restaurants is rooted in the heritage of the original, yet each also tells a tale of its own, inextricably woven into the unique fabric of the community in which it resides. The most noteworthy element of the brand – and undeniably the key to its success – is The Jeff Ruby Experience, an all-encompassing philosophy embodying the very best U.S.D.A. Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Impeccable Service, Live Entertainment and Passionate Attention To Detail. These qualities and more create a total dining experience unlike any other. An experience we’re proud to bring to the great city of Nashville.

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Blake
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Been here three times so far and each visit is better than the last. Wait staff is very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu and the food is unreal. Will definitely be coming back.
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PeninsulaPrice: Expensive• Modern European• East Nashville
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4.9
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Connie
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Alex gave us excellent service, very polite and professional! Truly a great experience.
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Rainforest Cafe - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• American• Donelson
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4.4
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Mishelle
Nashville •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 18, 2024
What a lovely evening at LYRA. From the warm greeting at the door, servers who were friendly yet still professional, beautiful and delicious food journey and a special touch to help us celebrate a birthday. We will absolutely return to LYRA on the regular. Thank you to this team for a great experience.
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Lyra - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Middle Eastern• East Nashville
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4.8
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Dannyvip
Nashville •33 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 24, 2024
Joined some business associates for a morning breakfast meeting. Budget was fresh. Love the made to order omelets and waffles.
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The Nashville TaphousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Larkwood
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4.3
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TracyMcgvip
Nashville •20 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jul 6, 2024
Cool vibe. Fabulous service. Good food. The avocado toast was a standout favorite.
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The Cafe at Waymore'sPrice: Moderate• American• East Nashville
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4.2

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Lyra - Nashville

2. Peninsula

3. Rainforest Cafe - Opry Mills

4. The Cafe at Waymore's

5. The Nashville Taphouse

6. Pinewood Social

7. The Optimist - Nashville

8. Henrietta Red

9. Eddie V's - Nashville

10. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville

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