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RESTAURANTS IN THE HOTEL

Fourth & U

Fourth & U Restaurant and Bar serves an array of urban dining options. Using local and regional products, the dishes maintain great culinary traditions and flavors. Fourth & U features local musicians Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Hours: Monday – Sunday 7 am – 1 am View Menu


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Open daily, our Full Service Starbucks Coffee shop on the Lobby Level and try our latest seasonal offerings while earning Starbucks Rewards on every purchase. View Menu


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Savor delicious breakfast and dinner options served to you in the comfort of your room throughout your visit. Daily orders for a selection of dinner menu items are available for online ordering. Hours: Monday – Sunday, 8 am – 11 pm Order Now



Restaurants WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF the Sheraton Sand Key Resort

417 Union

.1 miles from the hotel | 417 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-401-7241 $10–20
All-day menu of Southern & American fare in a 2-story space with WWII & Civil War memorabilia.


Baam Burger

.1 miles from the hotel | 223 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-982-8903 $10–20
Try one of our signature selections and see what everyone’s talking about


Church and Union Nashville

.1 miles from the hotel | 201 4th Ave N #101, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-864-0977 $50–100
Industrial-chic hub offering wines, cocktails & choice dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.


Frothy Monkey

.1 miles from the hotel | 235 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-600-4756 $10–20
Local coffeehouse chain serving breakfast through dinner, along with drinks, in a hip space. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Gyro House Greek Restaurant

.1 miles from the hotel | 244 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-621-3173 $10–20
No frills but big bang for your buck Greek restaurant.


Rae's Sandwich Shoppe

.1 miles from the hotel | 501 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-313-7237 $10–20
Lunchtime outpost providing traditional & creative hot & cold sandwiches in low-key digs. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Sinatra Bar & Lounge

.1 miles from the hotel | 222 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-866-2224 $100+
With a warm and intimate atmosphere, the dining menu offers many of the Chairman of the Board’s favorites, prime steaks, traditional Italian dishes and more.


Skull's Rainbow Room

.1 miles from the hotel | 222 Printers Alley, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-810-9631 $50–100
Circa 1948, speakeasy-style lounge offering elevated American fare, craft drinks, and nightly burlesque.


Stateside Kitchen

.1 miles from the hotel | 210 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-622-0600 $30–50
Chic eatery in the Dream Hotel plating sushi, steak & burgers, plus brunch, sake & craft cocktails.


Varallo's

.1 miles from the hotel | 239 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-256-1907 $10–20
Classic Southern cooking offered in a bare-bones luncheonette open on weekdays only.


Black Rabbit

.2 miles from the hotel | 218 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-891-2380 $$
New American small plates & craft cocktails served in chic, intimate surrounds.


Caesar’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza

.2 miles from the hotel | 221 6th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | $10–20
Casual neighborhood spot serving red-sauce classics, from pizza to subs, in a warm, simple space.


Deacon's New South

.2 miles from the hotel | 401 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-994-1994 $100+
Warm & industrial modern steakhouse offering dry-aged steaks, vegetables & sommelier-driven wines. LGBTQ+ friendly.


E+ROSE Wellness Cafe - Downtown Nashville at The 505

.2 miles from the hotel | 501 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-942-6521 $10–20
E+ROSE is a dietitian developed, plant forward, superfood eatery & cafe.


Gray & Dudley

.2 miles from the hotel | 222 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-610-6460 $$$
Hip restaurant in the 21c Museum Hotel for American comfort fare & drinks in art-driven surrounds.


Puckett's Restaurant

.2 miles from the hotel | 500 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-770-2772 $10–20
Southern bar and grill with an old-general-store feel and a large stage for live music acts.


Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken - Nashville Downtown

.2 miles from the hotel | 153 Rep. John Lewis Way N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-228-2355 $10–20
Southern Breakfast Biscuits, Righteous Chicken Sandwiches and Best Dang Boxes, waitstaff-free and with a swift service line.


TY'S Soups And Sandwiches

.2 miles from the hotel | 160 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-457-8443 $10–20
Create-your-own sandwiches & other lunch fare served in a laid-back place with outdoor tables.


Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer - Nashville

.3 miles from the hotel | 140 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-808-0969 $20–30
Award-winning burgers, iconic Crazyshake® milkshakes, and southern menu with downtown NYC vibes. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Copper Branch Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurant

.3 miles from the hotel | 601 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-915-1474 $10–20
Tasty plant based food with a great selection of drinks and desserts. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Corner Pub Downtown

.3 miles from the hotel | 151 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-920-5808 $10–20
Sports bar with an amazing array of super large screen TVs.


D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe

.3 miles from the hotel | 555 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 | $10–20
Relaxed hangout serving coffees, pastries & sandwiches, plus handcrafted desserts & fancy cakes. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Margaritaville Restaurant - Nashville

.3 miles from the hotel | 322 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-208-9080 $20–30
Daily live music & a menu of Caribbean & seafood fare draw fans to this casual theme bar.


Blanco Cocina + Cantina

.4 miles from the hotel | 530 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 629-216-2510 $20–30
Serves tacos, burritos, and other Mexican classics in a stylish, modern space with booths and bar seats.


D’Andrews Bakery & Cafe

.4 miles from the hotel | 555 Church St, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-375-4934 $10–20
Relaxed hangout serving coffees, pastries & sandwiches, plus handcrafted desserts & fancy cakes. LGBTQ+ friendly.


CAVA

.4 miles from the hotel | 5010 Broadway Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-301-1739 $10–20
Mediterranean restaurant for thoughtful food with customizable greens & grains bowls, pitas & salad.


Chile Burrito - Nashville

.4 miles from the hotel | 162 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-248-0025 $10–20
One of a duo of locally-owned build-your-own burrito outposts set in a colorful, casual venue.


Boqueria - Nashville

.4 miles from the hotel | 5005 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-245-7160 $50–100
Boqueria brings the best of Barcelona’s famed tapas bars to Nashville’s Broadway area.


Jack's Bar-B-Que

.4 miles from the hotel | 416 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-254-5715 $10–20
Casual BBQ shack serving a wide variety of pit-smoked meats & Southern-style vegetable side dishes.


Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

.4 miles from the hotel | 300 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 | 615-434-4300 $100+
Stylish, upscale steakhouse offering handcrafted steaks & seafood fare, plus cocktails, wine & beer. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Little Fib

.4 miles from the hotel | 611 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-255-8400 $20–30
Stylish, roomy mainstay offering hearty meals and boozy drinks, plus breakfast and brunch buffets. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Mellow Mushroom

.4 miles from the hotel | 423 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-454-4990 $10–20
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.


Miranda Lambert's Casa Rosa

.4 miles from the hotel | 308 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-309-6295 $20–30
Miranda Lambert's venture for Tex-Mex fare & cocktails in upbeat digs with live bands & a patio.


Rippy's Honky Tonk

.4 miles from the hotel | 429 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-244-7477 $20–30
This lively BBQ & brews joint with a rooftop deck also serves up live country music.


Shake Shack

.4 miles from the hotel | 5002 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-619-5331 $10–20
Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Sicilian Pizza

.4 miles from the hotel | 327 Union St, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-770-7077 $10–20
Local pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus pasta & sandwiches, in a low-key space. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Assembly Food Hall

.5 miles from the hotel | 5055 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-800-5395 $10–20
Buzzing hub featuring a variety of eateries doling out local and global fare, plus live entertainment.


Big Jimmy's

.5 miles from the hotel | 109 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 (Located in The Stillery) | 615-712-6059 $10–20
Narrow, brick-lined eatery serving street tacos, rice bowls & pub grub, plus cocktails & draft beer.


Blue Sushi Sake Grill

.5 miles from the hotel | 5036 Broadway 220 Suite 220, Nashville, TN 37203 | 629-226-2583 $$
Modern, clubby restaurant featuring sushi & Japanese tapas, plus fancy mixed drinks.


Cerveza Jack's

.5 miles from the hotel | 135 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-942-7733 $10–20
Mexican restaurant & cantina with specials such as Taco Tuesday & happy hour, plus local bands.


Eddie V's Prime Seafood

.5 miles from the hotel | 590 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-238-2359 $100+
Elegant fine-dining chain with a seafood & steak menu, plus a cocktail lounge featuring live jazz. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Germantown Café

.5 miles from the hotel | 1200 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 | 615-242-3226 $$
Southern cafe featuring an eclectic Uptown menu & a Downtown skyline view amid sleek decor.


Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Nashville - Lower Broadway

.5 miles from the hotel | 5069 Broadway Suite A-103, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-576-8700 $10–20
Casual spot serving fried chicken with varying levels of spiciness, plus sandwiches and fries. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Sixty Vines

.5 miles from the hotel | 5055 Broadway Suite 3200, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-610-9330 $30–50
Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.


Skeet Skeet Corndog

.5 miles from the hotel | 110 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 | $1–10
Food Truck featuring great wings and corn dogs.


The Standard

.5 miles from the hotel | 167 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-254-1277 $100+
Set in an elegantly appointed 1843 home, this upscale restaurant serves sophisticated Southern fare.


The Stillery

.5 miles from the hotel | 113 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-942-8080 $20–30
Mason jar cocktails, burgers & brick-oven pizza in a modern space with live music on weekends.


Sun Diner

.5 miles from the hotel | 107 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 | $10–20
Classic Southern favorites and breakfast specialties served in a nostalgic Sun Records-themed diner.


TENN

.5 miles from the hotel | 118 7th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203 | 629-208-1613 $20–30
Hip venue with a regionally sourced menu of hearty Southern dishes, plus beer, wine & cocktails. LGBTQ+ friendly.


The Twelve Thirty Club

.5 miles from the hotel | 550 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 629-236-0001
Stylish venue offering modern regional cuisine, plus a bar, live music, and rooftop dining.


Another Broken Egg Cafe

.6 miles from the hotel | 208 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-913-3923 $10–20
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches. LGBTQ+ friendly.


Brugada Kitchen and Bar

.6 miles from the hotel | 204 Commerce St, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-678-8952 $$
American cuisine & signature cocktails in a vibrant restaurant that has regular live music. LGBTQ+ friendly.


The Diner Nashville

.6 miles from the hotel | 200 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-782-7150 $10–20
Large diner serving American classic fare & drinks, plus sushi & oysters, in modern digs. Open late.


The Pancake Pantry - Nashville

.6 miles from the hotel | 220 Molloy St, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-383-9026 $10–20
Pancakes, egg dishes & sandwiches in a contemporary outpost of a diner in operation since 1961.


Bella Nashville Pizzeria

.7 miles from the hotel | 900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208 | 615-403-3099 $10–20
Neapolitan-style, wood-oven-baked pizzas with local, seasonal toppings at the Farmers Market.


Jonathan's Grille

.7 miles from the hotel | 717 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-678-1140 $10–20
55 TV's for you to cheer on your favorite team, and the best food you've ever had while watching the game.


NashHouse Southern Spoon and Saloon

.7 miles from the hotel | 114 8th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203 | 629-234-2858 $20–30
Rustic-industrial outlet offering hearty Southern grub alongside drafts on tap, whiskey, and cocktails. LGBTQ+ friendly.


The Nashville Grange

.7 miles from the hotel | 1000 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-622-1234 $20-30
Featured in The Tennessean, The Nashville Grange serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with sweeping views of famed Broadway and Music City’s urban core.


Crisp and Green

.8 miles from the hotel | 101 Platform Wy N, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-678-5665 $10–20
Health food restaurant.


The Detroit Cowboy

.8 miles from the hotel | 500 11th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-433-6837 $100+
Enduring local classic for seafood & steak, plus an extensive wine & cocktail offering.


Hal's the Steakhouse - Nashville

.8 miles from the hotel | 407 Korean Veterans Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-560-7733 $100+
Award-winning steak, sumptuous fish or shellfish, delectable pastas, soups or salad.


Stationairy

.8 miles from the hotel | Inside The Union Station Nashville Yards, 1001 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 | 615-726-1001 $$
Creative seasonal dishes & specialty cocktails crafted in an urbane, historic landmark.


Emmy Squared Pizza: Germantown

.9 miles from the hotel | 1121 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 | 615-502-1025 $20–30
Our signature Detroit-style pizza is marked by its quality ingredients, deliciously unique toppings, square shape, crispy bottom, fluffy dough, cheesy "frico" crust, and signature sauce stripes. LGBTQ+ friendly.


TailGate Brewery Germantown

.9 miles from the hotel | 915 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201 | 615-953-7089
Fiercely independent Tennessee craft brewery and pizzeria making quality, boundary-pushing beer and pizza.


Geist Bar + Restaurant

1 miles from the hotel | 311 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208 | 615-920-5440 $50–100
Stylish, brick-clad eatery & bar offering American fare plus cocktails, wine & a champagne garden. LGBTQ+ friendly


Henrietta Red

1 miles from the hotel | 1200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 | 615-490-8042 $50–100
Airy, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails.


Sedona Taphouse

1 miles from the hotel | 1120 3rd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208 | 615-933-4260 $20–30
Craft beer-centric new American restaurant

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