East Nashville Food Tour: Flavors and Stories of the East Side
Description
Join us for a memorable food tour through East Nashville, a vibrant neighborhood known for its eclectic eateries and artisanal flavors. On this tour, you’ll experience delicious dishes from some of the area’s best hidden gems, offering a true taste of Nashville’s food scene. As you indulge in these curated bites, your expert guide will share fascinating stories of the neighborhood’s rich history, from its transformation through natural disasters and challenges to its rebirth as a haven for artists, musicians, and food lovers. Whether you're a local rediscovering your hometown or a visitor exploring Nashville for the first time, this tour offers a unique way to dive into the heart of East Nashville. Between stops, you’ll walk past iconic landmarks and hear about the area's journey from resilience to cultural hotspot. Don’t miss out—spots fill up quickly! Book your East Nashville food tour today and enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience that blends rich flavors, history, and community!
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Travelers will experience the vibrant culinary scene of East Nashville, known for its eclectic eateries and artisanal offerings. With five tasting stops over three hours, you'll try a variety of foods, including dishes voted “Best of Nashville.” Highlights include chef-owned restaurants, local coffee shops, specialty food shops, and breweries. Between bites, you'll stroll past preserved Victorian homes and charming bungalows. The tour takes you through notable neighborhoods like Five Points, famous for its street art and trendy spots, and Fatherland Street, known for offbeat shops. You'll also explore historic areas such as Lockeland Springs and East End, each featuring unique architectural styles and a blend of old and new charm.
Where local shops and tasty eateries bring this neighborhood to life.
The ultimate spot for awesome restaurants, quirky bars, and live music. This buzzing area is packed with cool places like The Basement East and Treehouse, making it the perfect place to soak up Nashville’s lively vibe.
Step into Historic Edgefield, where colorful Victorian homes and charming streets set the scene. This area wraps around Five Points and East Park, offering a peek at some of East Nashville’s most stunning and luxurious homes.
Wander through East End, a vibrant neighborhood right by Five Points. With its mix of historic homes and a walkable layout that includes fantastic spots for eating, drinking, and enjoying the local scene.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Food Restrictions? The owner takes allergies very seriously and works hard to accommodate all allergies. Please note your dietary restrictions within the section for special requirements at the time of booking. Dietary restrictions not communicated at the time of booking cannot be accommodated.
- Alcohol? Depending on the day, this tour may include alcohol. Please note the number of guests who are 21+ and are interested within the section for special requirements.
Reviews(10)
Got to experience the East Nashville cuisine and vibe. Had a great guide and an all around awesome experience. You won’t be disappointed as the food and drinks were all wonderful.
Mandy met us and took us to 5 amazing stops. The food was delicious. If you wanted to order a drink you could order and pay for one. We walked all around East Nashville and learned a lot and ate a lot of great food. I am gluten free and they made sure I had gluten free options at each stop. My husband enjoyed all of the glutens and I got to enjoy the gluten free options. So much fun!!! Another tour I would recommend! Thanks Mandy!
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! I’m thrilled to hear you had such a fun time exploring East Nashville with Mandi. She’s fantastic at mixing great food, local stories, and plenty of laughs along the way. I’m especially glad to hear the gluten-free options worked out so well — we always want every guest to feel included and enjoy every stop. It sounds like you and your husband made the most of it (gluten and all!), and we’d love to have you back for another Nashville food tour soon!
It was so much fun! We tried foods out of my comfort zone and I’m so glad I tried them! I have a food allergy that they took very seriously and I was able to still eat everything!
Thank you so much for the 5 stars! I’m thrilled to hear you had such a fun time on the East Nashville food tour! We take dietary needs seriously, and it means a lot to know that care allowed you to enjoy every stop. We’d love to have you join us again on another food tour in Nashville whenever you're ready for the next adventure!
Mandy did an excellent job at engaging the group and making sure our time was well spent. East Nashville has so many hidden gems. This was my second time doing this tour and it has yet to disappoint in variety, fun, and delicious tastings.
Thank you so much for the 5 stars—it means a lot! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed your East Nashville food tour with Mandi. She has such a talent for bringing groups together while showing off the hidden gems that make the neighborhood so special. The fact that you came back for a second time means the world to us, and I’m glad it was another fun mix of food, stories, and connection. We’d love to have you join us again to explore even more Nashville neighborhoods on a walking food tour!
We had a fantastic food tour with Mandi. Not only did we get a great variety of delicious food, we learned some history of East Nashville. We did not leave hungry. I would highly recommend this food tour.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed both the delicious variety and Mandi’s stories about East Nashville—she’s such a great guide. And yes, we always make sure no one leaves hungry! We’d love to have you join us again to explore another neighborhood.
Absolutely loved this walking food tour! Being a tourist in our own city was a really fun family activity. We discovered several fantastic local restaurants that we hadn’t tried before—and will definitely be going back to. The food was delicious, the pacing was just right, and our guide Mandi was knowledgeable and welcoming. We loved meeting and sharing this unique experience with the other people on our tour. Hearing their stories and experiencing Nashville through the eyes of tourists gave us a fresh perspective and reminded me why I love this city so much. I’ll definitely be signing up for more Eat Walk tours in other neighborhoods. Highly recommend—whether you're visiting or a local like me, it's a great way to connect with the heart of Nashville. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this heartfelt review! I absolutely love that you chose to be a tourist in your own city—what a fun way to spend time with family and rediscover Nashville. I'm thrilled to hear Mandi made you feel welcome and that you found some new favorite restaurants along the way! It means the world to know the tour gave you a fresh perspective and reminded you why you love this city. We’d be so happy to have you join us again to explore more neighborhoods (and more great bites!).
We spent a beautiful day walking around East Nashville with Mandi as our guide. She was knowledgeable on food and all things Nashville. Really enjoyed the day. Food selections were varied and plentiful and we got some fun facts about East Nashville. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for spending a beautiful day with us in East Nashville! I’m so glad you enjoyed the variety of food and Mandi’s fun insights along the way. It means a lot to hear you’d recommend the experience, and we’d love to show you even more next time you’re in town!
Great experience with Walk Tour Nashville and Rebekah. So knowledgeable and thoughtful about showing us East Nashville sites along the way.
Thanks for venturing off the beaten path with us in East Nashville! I’m so glad Rebekah could share her knowledge and show you around one of our favorite neighborhoods. We love when guests explore beyond downtown, and it’s great to hear you enjoyed the experience. Hope to see you again soon!
We had fun and our tour guide was great, however, it really wasn’t a great walk- not scenic or really learning much about the neighborhood- just a little bit. The food was good and we went to interesting spots but most of the food was really heavy- fried, etc so we would’ve preferred lighter options!!!!! Glad we did it, just some honest feedback.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for posting those photos – it's always a treat to see our dishes through our guests' lens! I'm glad you enjoyed the food and your guide; both are such important parts of what makes each tour memorable. We take pride in offering a variety of flavors, and while there may be some crispy touches here and there (we are in the South after-all!), our menu is designed to offer a balance. Dishes like the lamb rice bowls with Greek spreads, brisket taco, and the salted brown butter donut bring a variety of tastes without leaning heavily into fried foods. That said, I completely understand wanting lighter bites, and your feedback will help us keep refining. As for the route, I hear you, and we’re working to find ways to share even more of the neighborhood's unique character. Thank you again for your feedback – it helps us keep improving, and I hope we can welcome you back to explore a different side of Nashville in the future!
We loved the variety of foods on the tour. Mandi, our guide, was awesome. She’s fun & bubbly & showed true southern hospitality! Our favorite was the octopus at Limo. East Nashville is very trendy and we preferred the intimacy compared to the hustle and bustle of downtown. Beautiful old homes along the way and Mandi shared the history of the area with us. We will definitely be back on our next visit to Nashville, The Wagahoft’s from Illinois!
Cheers to you for venturing out of downtown! Downtown is certainly fun, but Nashville has so much to offer outside of the neon too! I'm glad you decided to explore one of our amazing neighborhoods and did so with Walk Eat Nashville! We hope to see you again in another neighborhood!
