Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Nashville

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Nashville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (2870)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Green Hills

About the restaurant

Located in the Bedford Commons complex of the Green Hills neighborhood, etc. offers lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and dinner on Saturday. At the second, smaller version of sister restaurant Etch, Chef Deb Paquette incorporates her favorite spices, produce, and global recipes into the menus for an adventurous dining experience. The bar program offers a succinct wine list with selections from around the world, select craft beer, and an array of elevated craft cocktails.

The cozy 2400 square foot layout features simply adorned tables, comfortable banquette seating, a large inviting bar, along with plenty of open-air seating. Funky light fixtures, striking electric blue tile, copper and glass accents, and warm woods fill out the intimate space.

Top review

SamuelVIP

Dined 7 days ago

I love ETC. It’s one of my favorite restaurants. I love the relaxed atmosphere, consistently good food and drinks, interesting food options, and outstanding customer service.

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Popular dish

Roasted Cauliflower Bowl

Experience

Mother's Day

Bella Napoli

4.8

4.8 (1192)

$30 and under

Italian

Edgehill

About the restaurant

Bella Napoli is Nashville's only restaurant to offer handcrafted authentic Neapolitan style pizza and Italian cuisine. Come experience the flavors of Italy with your friends and family and enjoy a truly Italian experience in Nashville!

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KrissyB

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent food and wine choices. The pizzas are authentic!

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Twenty First Nashville

4.8

4.8 (38)

$31 to $50

American

Edgehill

About the restaurant

At Twenty First Nashville, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand. Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service and delicious cuisine. We are committed to using only the freshest ingredients and supporting local farmers.

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Nancy

Dined 5 days ago

You simply MUST give Twenty First a try as it is definitely at the top of our new list of favorites! The menu is comprehenive yet not overwhelming, something for all tastes and eating styles. Great wine list, great ambiance. We'll definitely be back.

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Experience

Hillsboro's hottest new Happy Hour is on the way!

Ophelia's Pizza + Bar - Nashville

4.7

4.7 (481)

$31 to $50

Pizza Bar

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

A 5th Street Group Concept | Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar is open for lunch, brunch and dinner service + takeout and delivery. Situated below the historical L&C Tower in the heart of Downtown Nashville, steps away from sister restaurant, Church and Union Nashville - Ophelia's offers signature pizza pies, classic Italian entrée's, specialty cocktails and one of a kind dessert experiences. Menu by Top Chef Alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch and Executive Chef Michael Delay.

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LacyVIP

Dined on 12 Mar 2025

Great service, Sophia was great!! Lovely patio vibes, delicious food and great price point for downtown Nashville

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4.6

4.6 (232)

$30 and under

American

Clarksville

About the restaurant

Located in downtown Clarksville's historic former US Post Office and Federal Building, The Mailroom delivers made-from-scratch dishes on our wood-fired grill and delicious cocktails on tap at our indoor + outdoor bar. Our historic space and expansive outdoor patio provide an unmatched setting for Clarksville's most unique and creative dining experience.

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Dawn

Dined 4 days ago

We celebrated our anniversary at The Mailroom and everyone was so kind. The food, service and atmosphere was awesome. Plan on returning often

True Food Kitchen - Nashville

4.5

4.5 (2120)

$30 and under

American

Green Hills

About the restaurant

True Food Kitchen is a chef-driven restaurant and scratch bar that was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, the pioneer of integrative medicine, to provide food that tastes great and is good for you. At our table, delicious dining and conscious nutrition go hand in hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Our expertly trained chefs craft flavor-forward dishes, handcrafted cocktails and freshly pressed refreshers so you can enjoy epic food experiences that aren’t just good for you, but good to you. Join us in Nashville for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Located in Nashville attached to Vertis Green Hills apartments at Richard Jones Road and Hillsboro Pike, near Corepower Yoga and The Set Studio. New flavors, new combinations, new obsessions. Come see us for something completely new and delicious.

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DebiVIP

Dined 1 day ago

The food here tastes fine. The service is always good and friendly. Maybe just a teeny bit overpriced....$14.95 for 2 Edamame dumplings...really?

Big Machine Distillery & Tavern

4.5

4.5 (152)

$30 and under

American

Berry Hill

About the restaurant

Thank you for your interest in Big Machine Distillery & Tavern we offer the following:
Lunch Monday - Thursday 11am - 4pm
Happy Hour 3pm - 6pm, Monday - Thursday
Dinner Monday - Saturday 4pm - Close
Brunch Friday 11am - 3pm , Saturday & Sunday 9am - 3pm

We allow reservations up 8 guests, WALK INS WELCOME!
Dog friendly patio

2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024 OpenTable Diner's Choice Award Winner!

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RhondaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Overall great experience. Great service. The changed menu was disappointing. The food was good but limited items. Several wanted onion rings substituted( would pay more) but not allowed.

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

4.4

4.4 (4237)

$31 to $50

American

The Gulch & North Gulch

About the restaurant

NEY YEAR'S EVE is Rockin' with 3 course dinner, dancing, and live music. Click the link on our website www.sambucanashville.com/ to reserve your seat!
Located in the Gulch warehouse district, Sambuca is Nashville's only casually sophisticated restaurant with live music nightly and brunch Fri-Sun. Choose an intimate private booth for your dining experience or sip a martini in our bar where Nashville comes to see-and-be-seen. Enjoy live music seven nights a week that is as diverse as the New American menu, from classic rock, Blues, sultry vocals, crooners, jazz, and top 40. Happy hours start at 4pm weekdays and feature 1/2 price adult beverages and chef bites.
Looking for a location for your rehearsal dinner, corporate luncheon or networking happy hour? From 20-200 we cater to any size group. Contact our event department to book one of our private areas for your next party.

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Tyre

Dined on 9 Mar 2025

The atmosphere was great and the shrimp and crab dip was very good. However I wish their menu had a bit more to offer as far as entrees go. It was pretty bleak in my opinion. Great service. Great live music! I’d come again for a drink

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Popular dish

Buca Beignets

Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding

Popular dish

Miso Sea Bass

Strawberry Alley Ale Works

4.0

4 (84)

$30 and under

American

Clarksville

About the restaurant

The combination of chef-inspired food, expertly made craft beer, and historic downtown Clarksville location makes Strawberry Alley Ale Works a place like no other. Our recipes are made fresh from scratch using the best ingredients we can find. Our mission is to be your favorite locally owned watering hole: a place where friends can gather to celebrate great food, great beers, and great times.

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Paul

Dined on 15 Feb 2025

Overall was very good our waitress was on top of it. The food was very good!

Top Note

4.0

4 (25)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Located in between Germantown and Downtown Nashville we are your go to spot for good times and great views. We were previously known as Zeppelin, but we have rebranded with a new name, new concept, and a new menu. Don't worry though- we still have the same great staff and atmosphere!

We are:
a 15-minute walk to Broadway
a 2-minute walk to the Municipal Auditorium/ Musician's Hall of Fame
a 20-minute walk to Nissan Stadium
a 7-minute walk to Bicentennial Park
a 10-minute walk to First Horizon Park
a 10-minute walk to Printer's Alley
a 9-minute walk to the Tennessee State Capitol

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diner01

Dined on 3 Mar 2025

Great view from the roof with a friendly server and delicious food. Will be back!

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Experience

Top Note Jack Daniel's Dinner

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