Best of East Nashville

Kisser and Peninsula lead — a Bib Gourmand sushi room with a James Beard Finalist nod, and a James Beard Winner running Spanish plates, also carrying a Bib. Behind them, seven Delicious spots stacked with Michelin Selected and Bib Gourmand badges, from Folk's Italian menu to SS Gai's Thai kitchen. Six more land Damn Good, including Lockeland Table's long-running Semifinalist history. East Nashville isn't just deep — it's got the hardware to back it up.