Nashville’s Newest Brunch: Tavern
One question I get fairly often: “Where should I go for brunch in Nashville?”
While I can name some places, I wish there were both more options and more interesting options. Add to that same question the words “on Saturday?” and the list severely dwindles.
Sure, there are a couple of restaurants that serve a good brunch on both days of the weekend, but for the most part I think our city is truly lacking in choices.
Thankfully, a new spot has been added to my very short list. Three weeks ago, Tavern in Midtown starting serving brunch on both Saturdays and Sundays!
Tavern’s Cheddar Biscuits with Chorizo Gravy
I think I’ve mentioned before that I’m definitely a savory brunch person. (of course there is that overnight caramel french toast casserole that can briefly convert me to the other side)
So while the Tavern menu has some sweet options that look quite amazing– red velvet waffle with cream cheese drizzle and pretzel pancakes with white chocolate mousse and dulce de leche!! — we chose to go in the opposite direction.
Biscuits and gravy are definitely a comfort food of mine, and the minute I spotted the Cheddar Biscuits with Chorizo Gravy on the menu, I knew it would be the first thing I ordered. A huge portion of 3 large biscuits smothered in chorizo gravy, my husband and I shared this as an appetizer to get the meal started. Since it was so large, we each only ate one biscuit to save some room for what was to come…..
The Nooner
omelet, bacon scramble, fried oysters, spicy sour cream
There’s been some talk around town recently that the Tavern burger is one of the best in Nashville, so even though it was brunch and I could order the burger any time of the day, I couldn’t bring myself to pass it up. A mixture of beef ribeye & filet on a meltaway bun, we chose white cheddar and roasted green chiles as additional toppings. Incredible.
As our other entree, we turned to the Yolks section of the menu. While there were several options that were beyond tempting, the one that really stood out for its uniqueness was The Nooner. A basic omelet with bacon was anything but plain as it was crowned with five fried oysters, each with a dollop of spicy sour cream.
And I can’t leave out the partner to each of these entrees, the “white trash hash”, a sinful mess of diced up french fries and ooey, gooey cheese. Oh my.
Tavern’s “White Trash Hash”
While we did focus on the carnivorous dishes during this particular visit, there are plenty of meatless options as well.
I’m eying the Huevos Rancheros, a dish of Cuban-style black beans, 2 fried eggs, corn tortillas, salsa verde, and queso fresco, for my next visit. I’ve always been a big fan of the dish and have a feeling that theirs will not disappoint.
There is another item found on both the brunch and dinner menu that I’m particularly intrigued by, the Kaya toast, a dish that hails from Singapore. I haven’t yet tried it myself, but my friend Tabitha, who just happens to be Singaporean, has had it and gives it a glowing endorsement. You simply must check out her blog post for all the details on this interesting treat!
Tavern’s Kaya Toast
warm coconut jam, Texas toast, fried egg, sweet soy
You can see for yourself with a glance at the full menu, whether you’re a savory or sweet brunch person, Tavern has you covered. Oh, and did I mention they’ve got 2-for-1 brunch libations? So see, even if you’re on a liquid diet, they can accommodate you!
Tavern
1904 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
615-320-8580
Serving Brunch Saturday and Sunday 10:30 am – 3 pm
Whew! YUM. I just added this to my Nashville food bucket list. Thanks for doing the very tough job of testing this out for us, Beth. ;)
I know, it is an extremely tough job, but it’s worth the sacrifice ;-)
Sweet Lord, i need to move to Nashville. Honestly, y’all now have a food scene that rivals the best in America. No wonder it’s one of my fave cities. We’ll be coming up for the UGA vs Vandy game in October. I wonder if i can convince my hubby to take a few extra days off just to go food explorin’! :)
And thank you Beth for sharing your recipe for Caramel French Toast. My gosh, that is homemade sin & i love it! I’ve got to figure out a way to serve this at our tailgate this season. Fingers crossed a chafing dish will keep it warm. Hmmm…
Nashville does have some amazing food these days! You definitely need to take an extra day or two while you’re here. The weather will be perfect for patio dining then too :-)
Enjoy the french toast…seriously, you’ll think you’ve died and gone to heaven!
Glad to hear you had a great brunch! I’m a “savory” gal about 90% of the time too. Unfortunately due to our crazy summer travels, we’ve been completely unable to go to brunch lately. :( We must remedy that soon, and I’m glad to hear there is a Saturday option!
So glad you liked it! We had the pretzel pancakes when we were there, and although I’m usually a “savory” brunch person too, these were delicious! The perfect mixture of sweet and salty. We did get a heads up from our server that the red velvet waffle was not such a hit though, and they would be tweaking it in the coming weeks.
Also glad to hear they still had the 2 for 1 brunch libations! When we went the first brunch weekend, we just assumed the 2 for 1 was done to appease everyone there since the kitchen was running behind. Do you know if the 2 for 1 is sticking around?
Glad you had such a good experience! The service at Tavern is always great, so I’m glad the food lives up to it!
I do like some salty mixed with sweet, so even though I’m not usually keen for pancakes, I bet I’d enjoy a few bites of those pretzel ones. I’ll have to find out if the 2 for 1 is sticking around. Our server made it sound like it was an ongoing thing, so I hope that’s the case!
I love Ally’s praise that our food scene “rivals the best in America.” Makes me happy because we’re doing it without celebrity chefs and just pure, raw talent.
The mussels appetizer is next on my list.
Me too!! There is never enough time to get to all the places I want to try or even try all the dishes at the places I love!
Greetings! My mom moved to Nashville in January. I came across your blog and sent the link to her. We are both loving all of your posts! I am hoping to visit my mom next month. We will definitely be making a stop at Tavern in Midtown!
Cheers!
Thanks so much, I’m glad to help! Hope your mom is getting acclimated to Nashville and you enjoy your visit here!
Good to hear about this. I’m always wondering about brunch and i like the drink menu here. Three kinds of bloody mary’s is impressive.
Oh Beth! Nashville is a great place to stay, I wanted to take a visit just to have a taste of these wonderful dishes you showed us. This is really incredibly delicious Beth. Next time teach us how to do it. Lol! Thanks for the info about this!
I was wondering how kid friendly this brunch might be? Would you classify it as a definitely no, ok if we go early, or ok if we go whenever? There are definitely restaurants around Nashville that we wouldn’t take our toddler for dinner, but that are ok for brunch. I’m just wondering if this falls in that category :) Everything looks delicious!
I didn’t notice any kids items on the menu, but it’s a pretty casual environment so I think kids would be fine, especially if you went early. We went around 11:30, and it was only about half full. By the time we left at 1, it was packed!
Just went there this weekend and had the Singapore stir fry. I was skeptical of the idea of “breakfast stir fry” but it was one of the most addictive things I have eaten in a good while. So good.
Thanks for posting about this, I’ve been on the hunt for more places to grab brunch on Saturday!
I’m so glad you mentioned that dish because I was tempted to order it myself…but like you thought it might be a bit strange. Now I know I must get it the next time I go!
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That looks divine! I just got into town this week, and my friend from childhood took my husband and me to Whiskey Kitchen last night for dinner. I’d never been there, but I saw that they opened Tavern, too, so now I MUST try it, as well. There are few things in life I’m more talented at than brunching, just so you know.
Looks really good. Might give it a try there someday! I want to visit Nashville. It seems like a really good place. Thanks for the recommendation!
Y-U-M-M-Y. Yummy! This looks really good. I’ll try this someday. It looks like this place in Nashville looks somewhat driveable. Thanks for the recommendation!