The Gulch

This New American restaurant is a neighborhood anchor with a comfortable, well-dressed dining room and a menu rooted in American cooking done cleanly and well. The kale salad and JW potatoes come up in nearly every review, and weekend brunch draws a loyal crowd who say the all-you-can-eat format is one of the better deals in the neighborhood.

Arnold's is a classic Nashville meat-and-three that has been serving scratch-made Southern plates on a cafeteria line since 1983. You grab a tray, pick your meat, choose three sides from whatever's on the steam table that day, and find a seat. Fried chicken, turkey and dressing, turnip greens, and mac and cheese are favorites. It's old-school Nashville in the best way, and there's nothing else quite like it in the neighborhood.

Biscuit Love is one of the neighborhood’s signature breakfast and brunch spots, centered on big Southern biscuits and comfort-food plates. Reviewers keep coming back to the Bonuts, East Nasty, B-Roll, and fluffy biscuits, and many say waiting in the long line is well worth it.

A Gulch staple since 2013, this spot elevates the classic burger with a fresh, proprietary Angus blend of brisket, short loin, and chuck. Skip the standard sides and order the famous Tot Fondue alongside a hand-spun spiked milkshake. It even earned a perfect 50/50 score on YouTube’s Burger Wars.
⏰ Hours: Open daily 11 AM – 10 PM.

This Detroit-style pizza spot from New York brought its thick, square, crispy-edged pies to the Gulch. Reviewers consistently describe it as among the best pizza they've had anywhere, not just in Nashville. The vodka sauce pizza is a crowd favorite, the VIP pepperoni with Calabrian chili has its own devoted following, and the Emmy Burger has come up in nearly every Reddit thread about the place as something worth ordering even if you came for the pizza. ⏰ Hours: Sun – Thu 11 AM – 10 PM | Fri – Sat 11 AM – 11 PM

This high-energy Chicago import brings the ultimate open-air party to the Gulch. Famous for its retractable roof, Friday–Sunday bottomless brunch, and a massive 100-ounce Paloma served in a cowboy hat, it’s the premier spot for group day-drinking, killer margs, and upscale taco-bar eats. ⏰ Hours: Mon–Wed 4 PM – 12 AM | Thu & Sunday 11 AM – 12 AM | Fri–Sat 10 AM – 12 AM

Neighborhood bar in The Gulch with a live music stage and craft cocktails.

This Cajun restaurant stands out in the Gulch lineup by doing something most of the neighborhood doesn't — Louisiana cooking done with care. The gumbo lives up to the name, and it's a welcome change of pace from the steakhouse-and-brunch-heavy mix of the surrounding blocks. Casual, affordable, and worth the detour.

English themed sports bar in the Gulch that will transport you to London, with kilt-wearing servers and 20 oz pints. Celebrated for some of the best, crispiest fish and chips in the city, it's the ultimate spot to grab a pint or catch a big game with live sound. Daily drink specials won't empty your wallet. It can get loud when there's a game on. ⏰ Hours: Open daily from 10 AM.