Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South Nashville

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Urban Grub

4.8

Exceptional(5303)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

Booked 73 times today

**We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with communication between OpenTable and our Table Management Software. Please use our website (urbangrub.net) to see our availability. Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.

2. Pelato

4.8

Exceptional(373)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 90 times today

At Pelato we proudly serve authentic Brooklyn Italian fare, reimagined in a small plate & casual atmosphere. We embrace the richness of Italian culture, infused with the unmistakable spirit of Brooklyn. It's not just a motto; it's in our DNA.For groups of 9 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@pelatorestaurant.com. Limited reservations may available for our covered patio. Outdoor dining availability subject to weather conditions. Indoor seating is not guaranteed for patio diners in the event of poor weather conditions. 20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 6 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $45 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts bro

3. Adele's

4.7

Exceptional(5885)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 72 times today

Adele’s restaurant in Nashville is a partnership among Ken Levitan and Howard Greenstone of Red Pebbles Hospitality. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar, chef’s counter, and heated outdoor dining patio with umbrellas. The menu at Adele’s focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly and offers a wonderful weekend brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Adele’s provides free parking in the first 2 rows of angled parking spots located directly in front of our building (validation required). If our parking lot is full, we offer validated parking in the parking lot across the street (1207 McGavock St.) or the parking garage behind Adele's (1222 Demonbreun St.). Please see the host stand for validation!

4. Luogo

4.7

Exceptional(284)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 41 times today

Famed New York City restaurateur Anthony Scotto brings his decades of experience to Nashville's Gulch neighborhood with Luogo. Named after the Italian word for “the place,” this must-visit destination focuses on upscale, authentic Italian food featuring many of Scotto's iconic dishes, with the focus being coastal cuisine.For groups of 11 or more and private event inquiries, please reach out to Holly at holly@luogorestaurant.com. 20% gratuity will be applied to groups of 8 or more. Split checks may be divided up to 4 credit cards at equal value. A corkage fee of $55 per 750ml will be applied to guests bringing their own wine (limit 2 bottles). A dessert plating fee of $5 per person will be applied to any outside desserts brought by guests.

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5. The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(3172)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 43 times today

Modern Diner. Global Fare. Delicious Fun. This is The Mockingbird. Led by talented culinary duo executive chef / partner Brian Riggenbach and front-of-house extraordinaire / partner Mikey Corona, The Mockingbird offers a menu of comfort classics with a global twist and an ambiance of art deco diner whimsy. Walls are covered in beautiful custom-made wallpaper, painted tin tiles on the ceiling, windows open to two patios as weather allows and a larger-than-life mirrored bird sculpture overlooking the dining room. And then there’s the food and drink! Munch on a Mockingburger or Mac N Cheese (aka Feeling Grate!) while sipping an Old-Fashioned-ish or a Punchin’ Bag (ask about it – they are famous!). We also love hosting group events! We have a private dining room, an upstairs dining room and an enclosed patio, all perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties plus business lunches and corporate dinners. Y’all come see us! **Reservation cancelation policy is strictly enforced**

6. The Hampton Social Rooftop

4.4

Awesome(841)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 10 times today

===*Limited Food Menu Offerings.*======*All guests must be at least 21 years old to enter.===The Hampton Social Rooftop is a Dine & Party Experience.Coastal-inspired rooftop hotspot offering playful, modern, spontaneous delights of hand-crafted cocktails, our signature Rosé, and culinary creations. The Nashville Rooftop atop The Hampton Social evokes the feeling of cocktailing and socializing seaside. Find yourself overlooking Nashville with unobstructed scenes of downtown and enjoy an indoor/outdoor bar fixed with a retractable roof for cocktails, bites, and weekend brunch.===*Music Volume may not be suitable for those interested in an intimate dining experience.*===

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7. IL Forno - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(466)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • South Nashville

Booked 16 times today

Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in the Wedgewood - Houston neighborhood, a few blocks from downtown and the new Nashville soccer stadium. Our dough, sauces and dressings are made in-house with the freshest ingredients served in a modern dining aesthetic.

8. City House

4.8

Exceptional(1648)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 20 times today

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

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9. Carne Mare Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(1002)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 3 times today

Carne Mare is an Italian chophouse by Chef Andrew Carmellini offering prime cuts of steaks, fine seafood, and Italian specialties. The menu by Chef Carmellini and Chef della Cucina Emma Glasrud begins with fine seafood, cocktails, oysters, traditional antipasti, salads and carpaccio. Entrées include housemade pastas, seafood and, of course, the main attraction: prime-aged beef, wagyu and prime rib, served with a selection of steakhouse contorni.

10. Butchertown Hall

4.4

Awesome(135)

Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Germantown

Booked 26 times today

Utilizing our two main workhorses, a 9-foot open fire hearth and a custom-built high-capacity smoker, we patiently craft exciting food with soul, both primitive and contemporary. Butchertown Hall is an homage to the intersection of chef and owner Terry Raley's Texas Hill Country roots, and the historic Czech and German butcher shop culture that once lined the residential streets of early Germantown.Butchertown Hall is always open, 7 days a week for dinner and weekend brunch. Join us in our glorious indoor or outdoor space! We also feature an expansive beer garden, complete with a list of specialty craft brews, superior margaritas and craft cocktails, and an extensive agave collection.

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Marianne
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Exceptional! Will definitely be back! The atmosphere is amazing and the menu is vast and delicious! But what made the night was our servers James and Whisper. They took our dining experience to the next level. This is a not to miss restaurant when you are in Nashville!! And the valet parking is a major bonus!!
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Urban GrubPrice: Expensive• Southern• Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
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4.8
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JudeVIP
Nashville •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The drinks and food were amazing! The arancini with the melted parmesan from the garlic bread is a great combo and the fusilli pesto and radiatori vodka was great! We also got the dark chocolate budino and it was fantastic. Stef, our server, was great and so friendly. Will definitely come back another time!!
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PelatoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown
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4.8
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GregVIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
When visiting Nashville this is our favorite weekend brunch spot. Plenty of great options and the staff are fantastic.
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Adele'sPrice: Expensive• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.7
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PETERVIP
Nashville •61 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Luogo is an exciting addition to Nashvilles restaurant scene. The wonderful food quality led by the Thursday night special veal Parm is a must try event. The menu selection offers something for everyone and the great staff under the watchful eyes of an owner led management team makes this a must visit night out choice!!
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LuogoPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.7
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Joe
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We went last night to celebrate my daughter's engagement. We were seated immediately. The restaurant is beautiful. The atmosphere is very welcoming. The cocktails were unique and delicious. We ordered the artichoke appetizer and the arancini. Both were delicious. My wife ordered the trout, I had the short ribs, my daughter had the hangar steak and her fiance had the burger. The presentation of each course was beautiful. The food was delicious and we ate with gusto. I highly recommend this restaurant for a great food experience.
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The Mockingbird NashvillePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.7

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Urban Grub

2. Pelato

3. Adele's

4. Luogo

5. The Mockingbird Nashville

6. The Hampton Social Rooftop

7. IL Forno - Nashville

8. City House

9. Carne Mare Nashville

10. Butchertown Hall

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