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Partners

Walk Eat Food Tours partners with many of Nashville’s top restaurants and specialty food shops, introducing our guests to the creative fare rooted in comfort that consistently lands Nashville among America’s top culinary destinations. Several of our eateries and chefs are James Beard Award winners, Chopped finalists, and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives alumni. Others have been nationally lauded by the The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Gourmet magazine, Esquire, Food & Wine, Bon Appetit, Thrillist, and Eater.

Downtown Nashville Restaurant Partners

Fried chicken drumsticks garnished with microgreens, served with a side of mustard or honey mustard sauce in a small metal cup.

The Farm House

Bar with multiple shelves of liquor bottles and glassware above a sink with beer taps.

Black Rabbit

A plate of beef tacos garnished with sliced radishes, cilantro, crumbled cheese, and drizzled with white sauce, with lime wedges for garnish.

Bakersfield

Various plates of Italian dishes on a wooden table, including slices of garlic bread topped with broccoli, cheese, and pine nuts; pasta with meatballs in tomato sauce, sprinkled with cheese; and meatballs in sauce garnished with herbs.

Ella’s on Second

A plate with scrambled eggs, a pastry with chocolate and yellow cream, and a pastry roll on a table at a cafe, with a drink in a cup labeled 'da' behind them, and a salad with vegetables and a creamy dressing on a nearby plate, in a cafe setting with a person working in the background.

D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe

Assorted dishes on a wooden table, including salads, a burger, an appetizer, a bowl of risotto, a plate of fried chicken with tomato sauce, a slice of pizza with greens, and a glass of water with a lemon wedge.

Etch

Fried chicken sandwich with pickles on a bun, served with crinkle-cut French fries and a side of potato salad.

Prince’s Hot Chicken

Shrimp in sauce with onions and chopped chives served with toasted bread slices on a black plate.

Deacon’s New South

A table set with seafood and meat dishes, including oysters on a bed of salt, a roasted chicken leg on mashed potatoes with green beans, and a plated seafood dish with fried shrimp on mashed potatoes and green beans, accompanied by small side dishes of crackers and dipping sauces.

The Southern Steak & Oyster

Chocolate-coated peanut Butter Cup with crunchy peanut filling and chocolate topping, surrounded by peanuts, with a Goo Goo Chocolate Box in the background.

GooGoo Cluster

The Pink Hermit

East Nashville Restaurant Partners

A man in glasses, a black cap, and an apron holding a tray of food stands in front of a counter at Joyland restaurant, with staff working in the kitchen behind him. There's a large blue sign with white text that says 'CARRY-OUT' and an arrow pointing downward, and above that, a colorful Joyland sign.

Joyland

Six assorted donuts on a white rectangular plate placed on a wooden surface, including a chocolate topped with toasted marshmallow, a red glazed with black sprinkles, a white glazed with crumbs and white drizzle, a caramel glazed with small beads, a chocolate glazed with marshmallow and crushed cookies, and a glazed with white chocolate chips.

East Park Donuts

Barbecue ribs with sauce on a wooden platter, surrounded by pickles, cornbread, and sides on a rustic table.

Edley’s BBQ

Gourmet dish on a ceramic plate with grilled vegetables, a meat patty topped with yellow relish, and a side of creamy potato salad, garnished with green sauce and placed on a rustic wooden table.

Lockland Table

Assorted middle eastern dishes on a wooden table, including grilled meat with rice, flatbread, hummus, babaganoush, yogurt with cucumber, fresh salad, and lemon wedges.

GReKO Greek Street Food

People enjoying drinks and seafood at an outdoor table with a wooden surface.

Honeytree Meadery

A slice of pizza on a paper plate with cherry tomatoes, arugula, and grated cheese, garnished with a lime wedge, on a wooden table, with a cup in the background.

Five Points Pizza

A variety of Asian dishes on a wooden table, including fried spring rolls with dipping sauce, bowls of rice and noodles, and vegetable stir-fry.

Thai Esane

A bowl of corn risotto topped with braised beef, sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, red chili slices, and fresh cilantro garnishes.

Limo Peruvian Eatery

Hot dog in a bun topped with ketchup, mustard, diced tomato, chopped green onions, and relish.

I Dream of Weenie

Hands holding a deep-fried snack garnished with chopped green onions, with a plate and small bowl of dipping sauce in the background.

Butcher & Bee

Franklin Restaurant Partners

Two tacos filled with shredded meat, topped with cheese, diced tomatoes, black beans, pickles, and cilantro, in a metal dish.

Edley’s BBQ

Women selecting ice cream at a shop with a variety of flavors in a display case.

Fork of the South

Close-up of a hand holding a steamed bun filled with fried chicken, with a toy water tower in the background against a clear blue sky.

Hattie B’s

A variety of dishes including salads, a burger, mashed grains, and appetizers on a wooden table.

Etch

A table with a bowl of chili with bread, a grilled burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and a bun, a cocktail with a lemon twist, and a sitting area with people having food in the background.

White Alligator

A refrigerated cheese display case filled with various types of cheese, including blocks and wedges of hard, soft, and blue cheese varieties, in a cheese shop.

Grey’s Fine Cheese

Music Row / Midtown Restaurant Partners

A person serving a slice of cheese pizza with tomato sauce and dollops of ricotta cheese, with a glass of beer in the background.

Tailgate Brewery

A plate of chicken with noodles, topped with asparagus and peppercorns, with additional dishes in the background including shrimp and a salad, on a black table.

Midtown Cafe

Assorted Asian dishes on a wooden table, including fried spring rolls with dipping sauce, noodle bowl topped with crispy fried noodles, stir-fried vegetables and meat, tofu, and salads.

Thai Esane

Interior of a bright, modern restaurant with hanging decorative chandeliers, cones, and spherical light fixtures. Neatly arranged tables with pink glasses, plates, and napkins. Light grey cushioned bench seating along one side, with additional tables and pink planters with green plants, brick wall, and framed photos on the wall.

Sadie’s

A cup of coffee with latte art on top, sitting on an orange saucer on a wooden table, with a glass of chocolate pieces to the right and a glass of sugar packets to the left.

The Well Coffeehouse

12South Restaurant Partners

A plate with a cooked lamb chop garnished with blackberries, served with a dark sauce or glaze, along with a slice of lemon and a piece of seaweed on the side.

Urban Grub

A hand holding a rectangular white plate with three baked goods: a large black and red striped croissant, a caramelized apple Danish, and a chocolate-filled pastry topped with crumbs.

Buttermilk Ranch

Barbecue ribs on a wooden serving board with sides of pickles, potato salad, and bread slices.

Edley’s BBQ

A bowl containing bacon strips, sliced avocado sprinkled with red seasoning, a poached or soft-boiled egg, green leafy vegetables, and several pieces of corn and chive fritters topped with chopped herbs.

Hearts Nashville

Assorted donuts on a tray in a bakery, featuring various flavors and toppings.

Five Daughters Bakery

Other Local Restaurants We Love

Display case filled with various sausages, some labeled with ingredients like kielbasa, jalapeno and cheddar, and topped with a sticker indicating they are made with Elgin sausage from Miller's.

Yeast Nashville

Fresh vegetables including lettuce, leafy greens, and apples displayed on supermarket shelves with a gray floor mat reading 'The CHIP Truck' in yellow letters.

The Turnip Truck

A variety of barbecue dishes including ribs, chicken, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, a burger, baked potato with chili, and drinks on a wooden table.

Martin’s Barbecue Joint

A waiter serving food at a restaurant with customers seated at tables, white paneled walls, and black and white checkered flooring.

Merchants - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Two steamed dumplings garnished with chopped herbs on a black plate.

Steam Boys

“I understand the draw of Nashville after taking this tour.  It was such a great mix of food, history, culture, and storytelling. And hearing what drives the owners of these restaurants and shops to do what they do inspired me to go back to them during my stay.”

— Audrey L., Tour Guest