10 Best Restaurants in Hillsboro Village, Nashville

Brown's Diner

$ | Hillsboro Village Fodor's choice
One of Nashville's oldest restaurants still in operation, the famed Brown's Diner first opened its doors in 1927. This spot, housed in a large trailer, is popular with celebrities and regular ol' locals alike, and the burger is one of the best in town.
American Lunch Dinner $ Fodor's Choice
2102 Blair Blvd., Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, USA
615-269–5509
Known For
  • classic, no-frills burgers
  • friendly service
  • historic restaurant

Fido

$ | Hillsboro Village Fodor's choice
Local favorite Fido is part of the Bongo Java family and has one of the coffee shop group's more extensive food menus. In addition to Fido's own take on the creatively made, ethically sourced espresso drinks found at other Bongo locations, the restaurant serves locally sourced breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Pro tip: try the burger.

Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

$ | Belmont Fodor's choice

Martin's proudly proclaims they don't own a microwave or a freezer. They are committed to the west-Tennessee style of whole-hog barbecue, smoking their hogs for a full day and serving it until it runs out—period. This is the type of place where you may find yourself stupefied by just how much you've managed to eat.

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Biscuit Love

$ | Hillsboro Village
Biscuit Love opened its first outpost in the Gulch, with the hip new breakfast spot so popular that lines poured out the door each morning. Now the popular eatery is open in Hillsboro Village, serving up homemade biscuits and breakfast plates until 3 pm each day. Be warned: unless you get there early, be prepared to wait in line.

Bongo Java

$ | Hillsboro Village
The Belmont Boulevard location of Bongo Java is a popular hangout for Belmont students. Accordingly, its food menu is more college-centric (think breakfast sandwiches) than Fido's, though in recent years the local coffee favorite has expanded its menu (and remodeled its building) to suit the needs of the rapidly growing neighborhood.

Etc Restaurant

$$$ | Hillsboro Village
Etc Restaurant is tucked away behind the Mall at Green Hills, making it the kind of place an out-of-towner could easily miss. The menu, though, makes getting out the GPS worth it, as new American favorites are reimagined using international ingredients. Etc also has an extensive dessert menu and a generous happy hour.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar

$ | Hillsboro Village
Hopdoddy Burger Bar has been popular in Texas for some time now, but the new Hillsboro Village location marks its first outpost in Nashville. The restaurant serves up a variety of freshly made burgers, as well as thick, creamy milk shakes and perfectly crisp fries. Long line? No worries! The Hopdoddy team regularly hands out free samples of beer, fries, and shakes to folks waiting for a table.
American Lunch Dinner $
1805 21st Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, USA
615-823–2337
www.hopdoddy.com
Known For
  • craft burgers and local beer
  • free beer samples, fries, and shakes while you wait
  • house-made margaritas

Pancake Pantry

$ | Hillsboro Village

A Nashville institution, Pancake Pantry is the place to go for breakfast. It's a favorite with locals, students, and celebrities. Breakfast is the specialty, with 20 kinds of pancakes (sweet to savory) and homemade syrups. There are good soups and sandwiches for lunch—or you can stick with the pancakes, which are served till closing in late afternoon. Get there by 8:15 weekdays to avoid lines, but be prepared to wait on weekends.

American Breakfast Lunch Brunch $ Family
1796 21st Ave. S, Nashville, Tennessee, 37212, USA
615-383–9333
www.thepancakepantry.com
Known For
  • 20 kinds of pancakes
  • sweet and savory homemade syrups
  • long wait times
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Credit cards accepted, Reservations not accepted

Proper Bagel

$ | Hillsboro Village
Some say you can't get a proper bagel outside New York City, but Belmont Boulevard's Proper Bagel makes a good argument otherwise. Each day, the small eatery prepares a variety of freshly made bagels alongside numerous flavored cream cheese options. Pair your bagel with one of their many side items, like pasta salad, and a dessert (try a black-and-white cookie!) and you're all set.

The Grilled Cheeserie

$ | Hillsboro Village
Long before the Grilled Cheeserie opened a brick-and-mortar shop, it was one of Nashville's most loved food trucks, slinging grilled cheese and tater tots to long lines of eaters who often tracked the truck down. Now, though, it's easier to indulge in some melty goodness at the restaurant's first permanent location. You can't go wrong with a grilled cheese, but don't sleep on the homemade soups and desserts, either.