Peninsula is a spanish restaurant in East Nashville, Nashville.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Address: 1035 W Eastland Ave, Nashville, TN 37206
Philip Krajeck's casual East Nashville sibling to Rolf and Daughters opened in 2018, running naturally leavened pizza and a vegetable-forward menu.
OrderThe mushroom pizza and whatever bitter green is currently on the menu.
TipClosed Wednesdays. Walk-in seats at the long marble bar are the best move on a weeknight.
A converted East Nashville church running 150 artisan wine selections and seasonal small plates, named to the New York Times 50 Best Restaurants list in 2024.
OrderTell the sommelier your price range and let them build a flight with snacks.
TipThe bar takes walk-ins; named Michelin American South Sommelier of the Year 2025.
Patrick Burke's Eastland Avenue ramen and izakaya counter in Nashville opened in 2014. The tonkotsu and miso ramens are the canonical bowls in East Nashville.
OrderTonkotsu ramen with extra egg and chashu, plus the karaage chicken.
TipHappy hour 16:00-18:00 runs $5 plates and discounted sake; counter seats easier than booths.
Brian Lea and Leina Horii's 40-seat Highland Yards Japanese comfort-food room earned a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand and Garden and Gun Hot List in Nashville.
OrderOkonomiyaki with bonito flakes, plus seasonal curry rice and karaage.
TipLunch only Wednesday through Sunday. No reservations; queue starts before opening on weekends.
Teresa Mason's McFerrin Avenue taco counter in East Nashville opened as a converted Airstream and now runs full kitchen service. Priced at $.
OrderTwo fried avocado tacos and a bowl of chicken tortilla soup with avocado.
TipClosed Mondays. Lunch lines build by 12:00; arrive at 11:00 or after 14:00 for an easy seat.
Philip Krajeck's casual East Nashville sibling to Rolf and Daughters opened in 2018, running naturally leavened pizza and a vegetable-forward menu.
OrderThe mushroom pizza and whatever bitter green is currently on the menu.
TipClosed Wednesdays. Walk-in seats at the long marble bar are the best move on a weeknight.
A converted East Nashville church running 150 artisan wine selections and seasonal small plates, named to the New York Times 50 Best Restaurants list in 2024.
OrderTell the sommelier your price range and let them build a flight with snacks.
TipThe bar takes walk-ins; named Michelin American South Sommelier of the Year 2025.
Patrick Burke's Eastland Avenue ramen and izakaya counter in Nashville opened in 2014. The tonkotsu and miso ramens are the canonical bowls in East Nashville.
OrderTonkotsu ramen with extra egg and chashu, plus the karaage chicken.
TipHappy hour 16:00-18:00 runs $5 plates and discounted sake; counter seats easier than booths.
Brian Lea and Leina Horii's 40-seat Highland Yards Japanese comfort-food room earned a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand and Garden and Gun Hot List in Nashville.
OrderOkonomiyaki with bonito flakes, plus seasonal curry rice and karaage.
TipLunch only Wednesday through Sunday. No reservations; queue starts before opening on weekends.
Teresa Mason's McFerrin Avenue taco counter in East Nashville opened as a converted Airstream and now runs full kitchen service. Priced at $.
OrderTwo fried avocado tacos and a bowl of chicken tortilla soup with avocado.
TipClosed Mondays. Lunch lines build by 12:00; arrive at 11:00 or after 14:00 for an easy seat.
The Bishop family's Midtown hot chicken counter in Nashville opened in 2012 and is the tourist-friendliest gateway to the dish. Located in Hillsboro Village.
OrderHot chicken at Hot level, pimento mac, banana pudding.
TipLines run 60 minutes at peak. Hit a satellite location (West, Downtown) or go off-peak for a faster seat.
