Nashville's Best Outdoor Bar

Hillsboro Village is home to a snazzy chameleon of a restaurant and bar with an upscale aesthetic and casual prices.

Reviews:

• “BEST PIZZA”
• “Nohting like it in Nashville”
• “Consistent and Reliable”
• “Worst expensive meal in Nashville”
• “Avoid Bartenders”

Tips: Take your pick of booths, couches, private or semi-private cabanas with controlled audio/video, patio seating and covered open-air seating enclosed on both sides.

Cabana

A vibrant interior and tasty tapas draw diners to this small, eclectic eatery.

Reviews:

• “Oh my goodness, soooooo good!!!”
• “Great ambiance, strong drinks, and pretty good food”
• “should emphasize its best qualities”
• “great food, atmosphere and service”
• “Not great.”

Tips: The laid-back weeknight vibe becomes a see-and-be-seen madhouse on weekends. Reservations are a must, and they will only hold your table for 10 minutes.

Mirror Restaurant or email Mirror Restaurant

Slurp oysters and sip beer in this swinging tree house.

Reviews:

• “Great Oysters”
• “Always feel valued and welcome!”
• “HORRIBLE!!!”
• “Awesome breakfast!”
• “Spring/Fall yes….Summer/Winter no”

Tips: This rockin’ venue also offers lighter fare. Ask for the skinny pig or the veggie garden burger on wheat bread.

South Street Original Crab Shack & Authentic Dive Bar

A hip Gulch eatery serving new American cuisine in a minimalist setting with expansive views.

Reviews:

• “King of the Hill”
• “Not good with reservations”
• “WAY over-rated!!”
• “Great food! Best vegetarian dish in town!”
• “Food was great, bar was better!!”

Tips: Call ahead and use the restaurant’s carry-out service.

Radius 10

This cafe’s easygoing atmosphere, java and simple fare attract a steady stream of collegiates.

Reviews:

• “Wonderful food and environment”
• “great late night hangout”
• “DO NOT PARK IN THE PAY LOT”
• “for a 24 hour bizznazz!?…hell yeah!…”
• “cafe coco on your side … or not”

Tips: Get a Cafe Coco rewards card and get 5 percent off your purchase. Come on Mondays and get a 10 percent discount.

Cafe Coco

This ultra-hip coffee shop, bar and bistro in Hillsboro Village defies explanation and expectations.

Reviews:

• “Incredible food, service, atmosphere!”
• “good food, good beer, good brunch”
• “terrible service and terrible food”
• “Not worth all the hype! Dont eat the French Toast!”
• “Best Sunday Brunch”

Tips: Indulge in some prime people-watching on the patio, and bring your dog: it’s pet-friendly.

Jackson’s Bar & Bistro or email Jackson’s Bar & Bistro

New-York style pizza and pasta available at a low-key, family-friendly spot.

Reviews:

• “great neighborhood place”
• “Awesome”
• “WORST PIZZA I HAVE EVER TASTED !!!!”
• “great bar & atmosphere, average pizza”
• “good pizza, good atmosphere, good service”

Tips: Call ahead for reservations for the exclusive Mafia Table.

Mafiaoza’s or email Mafiaoza’s

Kitschy decor and top-shelf cocktails make this neighborhood bar a fun hangout.

Reviews:

• “Great Bartender!”
• “Best Bar in West End”
• “RED DOOR ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
• “THE BEST BAR IN NASHVILLE”
• “red’s big deck”

Tips: Without a visible outdoor sign, the Door is easy to miss. The little house rimmed in red lights marks the spot.

Red Door Saloon

This rockin’ nightspot brings the music back to Music Row.

Reviews:

• “Dead on Tuesdays”
• “GOOD TIME!!!”
• “Don’t bring a large group.”
• “Not what I expected”
• “Tin Roof—What I miss the Most!”

Tips: Happy hour runs 2pm-7pm weeknights, and includes $1 Miller Lite drafts, $3 well drinks, margaritas and domestic bottled beers.

Tin Roof

Nashville hipsters go nuts for creative New American fare and a trendy bar scene.

Reviews:

• “flawless every time”
• “BEST service, hands down — AND amazing food!”
• “cocktails, outdoor seating, great food”
• “A Great Spot”
• “Great experience”

Tips: Get some fresh air on the patio when the second and third floors get cramped.

The Acorn Restaurant or email The Acorn Restaurant