Where to Eat Near the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN (2024)

When work or play takes you nearby Nashville’s Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, finding a great meal should also be on your radar. When we are near this central part of Nashville, there’s plenty of our favorite Music City restaurants to choose from so that we can snag a quick breakfast, lunch or even a delightful dinner while in the area. Check out our list of restaurants to hit when you’re near the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville!

E3 Chophouse

1628 21st Ave S Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 301-1818

This swanky steakhouse delivers a top-notch dining experience. They have a robust seafood menu alongside the tasty steak and sides you might expect at a restaurant with “chophouse” in its name. We love entering the E3 first-floor welcome bar before heading up to the upper floors to enjoy dinner, drinks and a view from the outdoor patio. Some of the best bites here are the Cowboy Ribeye, the Lobster Bisque and the Bacon-wrapped Dates appetizer. But for larger groups, the Megalodon feeds six an eloquent seafood feast that starts with caviar and ends with Alaskan King Crab Legs.

The Stillery

113 2nd Ave N Nashville, TN 37201
(615) 942-8080

This relaxed dining spot will get you in the mood for all things Nashville from their live music to co*cktails served in mason jars. We like to order the lightly fried Pickle Chips along with a Blackberry Lime or Smoking Mule co*cktail to enjoy while we wait on our Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza to share or our own Pretzel Burgers.

Paula Dean’s Family Kitchen

575 Opry Mills Dr Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 492-6500

This family-style spot is famous for never-ending portions, so plan to come hungry and leave full. Guests here rave about Paula Dean’s tasty Best Ever Fried Chicken, but no one leaves without a dessert as they are included with every meal (and we love the Ooey Gooey Butter Cake). Meals are ordered based on the number of entrée selections your group chooses to order and since the plates are bottomless, dining here guarantees no one will leave hungry.

Uncle Bud’s

2719 Old Lebanon Rd Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 678-8080

For a quick and delicious catfish meal, we love to stop in at Uncle Bud’s casual eatery for lunch or dinner. Unusual offerings like Frog Legs and Gator Tail are on the menu, but Uncle Bud’s also offers all-you-can-eat catfish dinners for the exceptionally hungry. You can also snag a warm bowl of Jambalaya here, and we think that is a great option on a chilly Tennessee day.

Biscuit Love – Gulch

316 11th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 490-9584

Perfect for a snack any time on their famous Bonuts, a combination of biscuits and donuts, coated with a dusting of sugar. Dining at Biscuit Love of course means you can snack on delicious treats that come with or without a biscuit. Some of our favorites are The Gerty which is served with chocolate gravy and the Lily, an apple cobbler dupe.

The Wild Cow

1100 Fatherland St Ste 104 Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-2717

For a healthy, delicious meal that is 100% plant-based, The Wild Cow delivers delicious vegan dining options near the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The food here is all made from scratch as most of the ingredients are delivered in whole form to the restaurant, ensuring your food is fresh and freshly made. Standout dishes are the house-made Veggie Burger and the Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos. Delicious side choices that we love are Hummus, Chickpea Salad and Lentil Stew.

Bavarian Bierhaus

121 Opry Mills Dr. Ste 315 Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 238-0687

This German outpost is the perfect spot to raise a glass of your favorite beverage and dig into hearty, stick-to-your-ribs food like a traditional Giant Pretzel, Bavarian Onion Soup and Pork Schnitzel. The spirit of Bavaria permeates this casual but cozy restaurant with huge murals and reminders of the dining destination’s German heritage. Communal seating at long tables and hanging banners mimic the original locations in Germany, but the atmosphere here is so convivial you won’t even mind that this Bavarian Bierhaus is located inside a mall.

Santa Fe Cattle Company

2520 Music Valley Dr Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-7852

For a solid, filling meal with a menu that has something for everyone, we love to head over to the Santa Fe Cattle Company. Serving up steaks, burgers and southwest fare, the SFCC really delivers excellent quality menu items like the Ribeye Steak, Smokin’ Wings and the Chipotle Glazed Chops. The huge menu at this casual steakhouse also offers up tantalizing options with a southwestern flair like the Santa Fe Enchiladas and the Southwest Chicken Pasta, both full of flavor reminiscent of beautiful Santa Fe.

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