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    Frankie J’s

    4.7 (32 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Breakfast Potatoes
    Doug G.

    What a wonderful addition to Germantown and to the LGBTQ scene here in Nashville! Frankie J's has been open since March 2023 and I am upset that it took me so long to visit, but now that I have...they will never be able to get rid of me! To end an amazing weekend with a few friends in town from San Diego, we decided to do their farewell brunch at Frankie J's and we are so happy we did! First off, the place is fantastic with every inch thought out in the design. It is an old house that has been converted, but it did not lose the essence of its history. The rooms are still separated as they once were, and while each is a distinct space, the theme of Frankie J's runs through...even into the restrooms! When you walk in, you arrive to the entry way outfitted with a table that features a water station, menus, utensils, condiments and a tub a peanut butter along with spoons for your pup! it is open seating, so wander around and park it where you feel best. For us, while the inside is fabulous, we opted to dine on the front porch/patio. J, of Frankie J's, was our server and he was an absolute treat! Funny, energetic, helpful and kind! The kitchen staff, we failed to get his name, was also a joy! While the place was not busy just yet, they gave us the energy we all needed on a Sunday morning! Food wise, Frankie J's offers a Mexican inspired menu featuring updates to the classics along with a few other American-style staples. They have an All Day menu, as well as Brunch menu. We opted for a combination with a heavy brunch influence. We started with a couple order of empanadas sided with regular and sweet potato fries. The empanadas were fried to perfection, cheesy and crispy! For our mains three of the four of us got the Breakfast Enchiladas and our fourth got chicken nachos. The enchiladas were excellent! Filled to perfection and sauced amazingly. To share, we had to get the biscuits and chorizo gravy, because who sees "chorizo gravy" on a menu and decides NOT to get it!? While I loved my enchiladas, that biscuit and that gravy were phenomenal! To wash everything down we ordered a round of Bloody Mary's with a couple of Mango Mules. The Bloody may have been the best I have had in Nashville so far. Overall, I am beyond happy to have finally made it to Frankie J's and cannot wait to go back for cocktails, dinner and of course brunch again. Such a refreshing and accepting environment fostered by the staff and neighborhood!

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    Alyssa M.

    Writing this review before I even leave the place... It's that good!!! It's in an old house, with multiple little rooms, a bar, and fantastic vibes. The owner is a HOOT and made the experience so much fun! He was our server and was so attentive, cracking so many jokes, and giving suggestions. The food was fantastic. There are three salsas you can get, the green one was my personal favorite. The cocktails are delicious, the food hit the spot, and the service was fantastic. I will definitely be returning for brunch, everything on the brunch menu looks fantastic, and you get free self serve coffee during brunch! This is the new neighborhood spot and I will be a regular. Cheers!

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    BRUNCH MARTINI... yes please can't wait for the food! Excellent vibe and great music

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    Welcoming and fun. Also the food is great. Plus margaritas on tap and dog friendly. Great patio spot in Germantown.

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    Great brunch, highly recommend the breakfast hash. Awesome drinks. Friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere.

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    Food not good very bland and not enough seasonings service was not good as well don't recommend

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    Canvas Lounge

    4.2(85 reviews)
    2.3 miEast End
    $$

    Canvas is a wonderful bar in the neighborhood! The red wine and mixed drinks are always great!read more

    Canvas has come a long way here in Nashville and it has been really cool to see it all culminate in…read morethis amazing location in the Fatherland area of East Nashville. Canvas is a mix of lounge, bar, club and patio...and I am here for it all. The vibe here is a bit different than the other "family" bars in town, and in a much better way in my opinion. The crowd is diverse, more respectful and less pretentious than you may get downtown. This goes for the bartenders and staff too. Drinks are fairly priced and always poured well. They have a good variety of bottled and canned cocktails/beverages as well, but the cocktails, especially their seasonal selections, are where it is at. While we have been known to belly up to the bar or grab a high top inside, the patio, which has evolved in the last year, is our favorite spot. It is open air but able to be temperature controlled, covered to keep you out of the rain or sun, and has enough seating for small or large groups. Inside the layout is standard with the bar, a few booths, lounge seating a dance floor and a stage...because why wouldn't there be a stage?! My only gripe with the full layout is there is no room for the bar to get backed up, it is basically two deep and then you have to move over. Not sure if there is a solve for that, but worth pointing out. However, even with this, the bartenders are always efficient and keep things moving so it doesn't get backed up for long. Canvas is becoming the anchor of the "gayborhood" in this area and since they moved in an LGBTQ+ center and clinic have taken up residence in the same plaza. The parking lot is also home to the cities only Gay Farmers Market, which is a fun place to wander around before or after popping into Canvas for a cocktail or three. Overall, cool to have Canvas in the neighborhood and really cool to see them thriving in such a good space!

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    Play

    Play

    3.6(160 reviews)
    1.4 miMusic Row, Midtown
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    If Jesus Christ himself came back tomorrow, I'm not taking him to church. I'm taking that man…read moredirectly to Play so he can witness what true miracles look like. Water into wine? Cute. Watch a 200 lbs drag queen in platform boots do a split while holding a drink and not spilling anything!!! Years ago, before the pandemic, a confused immigrant with approximately 14 words of English and the survival instincts of a raccoon wandered into this town. Society said "the gays are dangerous." But thankfully I was born with critical thinking skills and not a hollow coconut rolling around inside my skull. So I made one gay friend and suddenly my entire life changed. The first night I walked into Play, my spirit left my body like a Victorian child with tuberculosis. The lights. The music. The lesbians. Dear GOD, the lesbians. I saw one woman with a carabiner and immediately understood taxes, feminism, and the meaning of life. By the end of the night I was spiritually a bisexual woman named Ashley who owns crystals and says things like "Mercury is in retrograde babe." Beyoncé was playing, someone was crying in the bathroom, a drag queen was doing the splits, and I was sweating through my organs like a sinner being exorcised. This place did not just open my eyes. It opened portals. Dimensions. Government files probably exist on whatever happened to me in there between 2018 and 2022. Did it slightly damage my liver? Absolutely. But so does being alive. I used to go every weekend back in the day. Like CLOCKWORK. If there was music playing and a gay man yelling "WOOOOO," my body would appear there against my will like a demonic summoning ritual. Nowadays I'm older and the crowd feels younger, which is terrifying because one bartender looked at me and I instinctively wanted to ask him what his SAT score was. Growth is crazy. My frontal lobe developed and ruined everything. BUT THIS WEEKEND I RETURNED. And baby... the devil grabbed my waist personally. The second I heard the music, something ancient awoke inside me. I started throwing ass with the strength of a divorced mother of four after two margaritas and a custody victory. I was moving like rent was due. Like the CIA was extracting information from my hips. Like Beyoncé herself had possessed my spinal cord through Bluetooth. My knees now ,4 business days laster sound like someone has OCD, and 3 miles long of bubble wrap, and they are on a mission to pop them all. I sneezed yesterday and threw my back! The girl I came with literally broke things off because apparently I was "too gay." Babe. We were in a gay club. That's like going to the ocean and getting mad at fish. And the staff? Phenomenal. Sweetest people alive. The bouncers protected me while I was dancing like an inflatable tube man outside a bankrupt car dealership(thx carvana). The bartenders continued serving me despite watching my soul actively leave my body to Charli XCX. I ll be back for sure!

    I came here for the first time for a dog rescue benefit- a doggie drag show. It was so much fun!…read moreI'm not super familiar with that part of town but it was easy to find and I even found free parking behind the building- a rare treasure in Nashville.

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    Robert's Western World

    Robert's Western World

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown
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    Robert's Western World is the real deal for traditional country music. The 4 of us hung out here…read morefor a couple hours one morning to hear Joshua Hedley and the Hedliners, twang their way into old time honky-tonk souls. There's a row of boots on the wall, which I think is for display only and a call out to the time when they actually sold boots here. This historic building itself feels like a shotgun (long and narrow) and apparently once served as a Civil War warehouse and later the Sho-Bud Steel Guitar Company. To prolong our stay, we ordered cheeseburgers and beer (fries and onion rings were extra) for brunch. I tried to interest folks in their $6 "Recession Special" - A grilled or fried bologna sandwich piled high, with a bag of potato chips, a Moon Pie, and a cold Pabst Blue Ribbon (PBR) beer, but got no takers. We sat up on the balcony, which we had all to ourselves and with a nice view to the main floor below. Our waitresses were down home friendly, hard working, and good at what they were doing. We felt right at home and this was perhaps the most classic and authentic Nashville experience we had here. The band even wished my Happy Birthday. :)

    Robert's Western World is the real deal if you're looking for authentic country music. They stay…read moretrue to tradition and haven't sold out to the pop country scene--you're getting the genuine honky-tonk experience every time. The live music is always top-notch, and the vibe is exactly what you want in a classic Nashville spot. And don't sleep on the food--the grilled cheese is a must. Simple, perfect, and hits the spot every time. Pair it with a whiskey and a pickleback, and you've got the full experience. If you want true country, great energy, and a place that keeps it real, Robert's is it.

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    Acme Feed & Seed - Close up of the Rule the Roost Hot Chicken Sandwich.

    Acme Feed & Seed

    3.9(2.1k reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown
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    Visited ACME with a party of 21. Pre-ordered drinks and apps that were ready when we arrived and…read moregave everyone time to relax and review menu, very well done, great services and received plenty of communication leading up to event from Jess. Also 2nd floor has a great vibe to sit and relax.

    The 4 of us were a happy bunch as we walked back from a wonderful set at The Listening Room. We…read moreweren't ready to go back to the Hotel, but didn't want full loud Broadway Honky Tonk either. We had read somewhere that Acme Feed & Seed (in an historic 1890 building) offered a quieter alternative. We gathered around a nice table near the stage on the first floor, and maybe there were a dozen other people there? Yet, on the next Broadway block things were in full swing? We weren't complaining, but wondered why? The first floor at Acme has been described as a high-energy "Funky Tonk" atmosphere featuring a main stage for live music, a large bar, and fast-casual dining. Our band during our stage was even a little different than that, and what an enjoyable group is was! The Mudbug Stompers brought us the sounds of old-time jug bands, Dixieland jazz, blues, trains, baseball, and crawfish boils. Although this is a Nashville Band, we could have easy been on or around Bourbon Street in NOLA. I was particularly impressed with the trumpet player and the lead singer who played a mean mandolin. Add the string base, sax, and fiddle, and we experienced a very impressive whole. We were highly entertained and engaged, and we're still talking about the experience!

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