Grab your favorite pair of shades for some much-needed terrace time. We’ve rounded up 30 outdoor patios where you can eat, drink, people watch, and sunbathe, including some work-friendly + pet-friendly options.
East Nashville
Butcher & Bee, 902 Main St.
Dining at Butcher & Bee calls for whipped feta, a house cocktail, and a seat on the patio under string lights and greenery.
Love & Exile, 715 Main St.
Bring your friends (or your pups) for happy hour in the courtyard from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and all night on Mondays. The covered booths offer some shade on those particularly sunny days.
Pearl Diver, 1008 Gallatin Ave.
This cozy neighborhood cocktail bar is all about tropical vibes.
Urban Cowboy Public House, 103 N. 16th St.
Attached to the boutique hotel is the rustic-inspired bar and patio where you can put in an order for Roberta’s Pizza.
Turkey and the Wolf Icehouse, 800 Meridian St.
The patio is bright and colorful, with a dog-friendly yard and tennis balls for sale at the counter. Go for the collard green melt, a frozen bev, and whatever limited-time special is on the menu.
Curry Boys BBQ, 1304 McGavock Pk.
When you see the pink house in Riverside Village, you’ve found the right spot. The covered back patio is partially enclosed and decorated with paper lanterns above the tables.
The Pharmacy Burger Parlor & Beer Garden, 731 McFerrin Ave.
The longtime East Nashville spot’s beer garden remains a go-to patio with long picnic tables, plenty of shade, and room to spread out.
Green Hills and 12 South
Crow’s Nest, 2221 Bandywood Dr.
This two-story sports bar offers an upstairs deck and patio. Don’t worry, there are TVs outside to watch the big game.
Greenhouse Bar, 2211 Bandywood Dr.
Order soups, salads, and sandwiches from The Food Company and plant yourself in the greenhouse — just make sure that you’re staying on the front and back patios if you bring Fido.
Urban Grub, 2506 12th Ave. S.
Cozy up by the outdoor fireplace on cool summer evenings and grab a drink from the indoor-outdoor bar in the beer garden.
Sushi-san, 2212 12th Ave. S.
Sushi-san’s exterior is lined with plants and shaded tables, and there’s also a soft serve window just outside the patio for a quick dessert.
Postino, 2317 12th Ave. S.
If you visit on Mondays and Tuesdays after 8 p.m., you can get a board of bruschetta and a bottle of wine for $25.
Wedgewood-Houston
Aba, 435 Houston St.
This Mediterranean restaurant features a large outdoor space set up for brunch, drinks, or dinner depending on when you go. Weekday lunch is expected to launch in spring 2026.
Sushi Row, 1234 Martin St.
Sushi Row’s patio is easy to spot, with pink umbrellas and green tassels that match the interior. It’s open daily for lunch and dinner, and on warm days, the garage doors open to connect the dining room and patio.
Dos Santos, 475 Gray St. #102
There are a variety of seating options on the string-lit patio, from outdoor tables and lounge furniture to stools set up at the indoor/outdoor bar window.
Pastis, 512 Houston St.
The patio calls for a French-inspired cocktail or zero-proof drink in hand, with the space available for regular service and private dining experiences.
Downtown + the Gulch
The Gumbo Bros, 505 12th Ave. S.
If you dine on the patio during brunch service, pair mimosas with the hot honey chicken biscuit or the brioche BLT.
Maiz de la Vida, 606 8th Ave. S.
Pro tip: Maiz de la Vida offers parking validation for up to 90 minutes in the Prima parking garage.
Church & Union, 201 4th Ave. N.
If you’re looking for a casual yet refined dining experience in the middle of the hustle and bustle, take a seat outside and try the handmade braided ravioli.
Husk, 37 Rutledge St.
This upscale dining experience in a historic downtown mansion offers regional ingredients cooked on an ember-fired grill. The intimate patio is situated off the bar next to the restaurant’s gardens.
Federales Tacos & Tequila, 636 Division St.
The open-air restaurant and bar serves seven shots in ice glasses, and after you’ve taken it, you can throw it to “ring the bell.”
Saint Añejo, 1120 McGavock St.
Convertible windows open the entire space to McGavock Street, and the elevated patio shares the indoor-outdoor bar.
Luogo, 211 12th Ave. S.
Enjoy the restaurant’s changing patio installations — reservations are encouraged for patio dining, and walk-ins are seated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ophelia’s Pizza + Bar, 401 Church St.
With seating for ~50 guests, the outdoor space is enclosed with greenery and lined with white umbrellas for a European-esque dining experience. Take a virtual walkthrough.
Germantown + North Nashville
Butchertown Hall, 1416 4th Ave. N.
Head out to the patio and relax under the shady umbrellas during happy hour.
Sonny’s Patio Pub and Refuge, 1322 6th Ave. N.
Order a flatbread before settling in on the patio for bar games. Plus, rent a cabana for groups of eight to 16 people.
Tio Fun!, 1008 Buchanan St.
The name of the restaurant, which translates to “fun uncle,” shines through in its “Mexican munchies” menu and all-day breakfast tacos.
West Nashville
Park Cafe, 4403 Murphy Rd.
These new private, climate-controlled greenhouses seat up to eight guests and offer a candlelit dining experience with seasonal florals throughout. Reservations are available through Friday, Nov. 6, with each seating lasting one hour and 45 minutes.
Otto’s Bar, 4210 Charlotte Ave.
This former auto shop turned cocktail and taco hotspot boasts a covered patio filled with picnic tables, barstool seating, and lots of lush greenery.
Streetcar Taps & Garden, Multiple locations
Take your pup and eat under the string lights at the outdoor patio’s picnic tables. Fun fact: The restaurant operates out of what was once West Nashville’s first grocery.
Hugh-Baby’s BBQ & Burger Shop, Multiple locations
If you’re out with the kiddos, stop by the West location to dine on the patio while they hit the playground.
Bringle’s Smoking Oasis, 4901 Centennial Blvd.
This year-round patio offers a turf lawn, cornhole, big screens, and a rotating menu filled with barbecue bites.
Donelson
Bagelshop, 2708 Old Lebanon Pk.
In 2024, Bagelshop worked with the Civic Design Center to construct a permanent parklet outside the business.
Nectar: Urban Cantina, 206 McGavock Pk.
It’s like sitting in your backyard at this cantina. Come for the yard games and live music, but stay for the bites ranging from tacos to dessert nachos.
SweetMilk, 329 Donelson Pk., #201
Hit the back patio and open-air bar as weather permits for Southern breakfast and lunch classics, such as shrimp and grits + country-fried chicken.
More the merrier locations
Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, Multiple locations
Martin’s takes its downtown beer garden seriously with tons of seating, games, and a live music stage. Plus, the Midtown location offers a patio with an outdoor bar.
TailGate Brewery, Multiple locations
The taprooms offer Wi-Fi and outlets for working lunches + we recommend grabbing a bite from the Germantown location when the Sounds are playing.
M.L.Rose Craft Beer & Burgers, Multiple locations
Sip on over 36 beers on tap, and visit the Charlotte Avenue location to putt your skills to the test in the golf garden.
