suggestion for the NL version: would prioritize Perfectly Fine, Urban Cowboy Bar, and Bad Idea — feel free to use one or two photos (Bad Idea and/or Perfectly Fine) Nothing breaks our hearts faster than hearing these three words: The kitchen's closed. If you're working through a midnight craving after an evening show or night on the town, knowing where to find a late-night bite is a must — that's where we come in.

Wine and dine

L.A. Jackson, 401 11th Ave. S.
Get your orders in by 10 p.m. and hang out on the rooftop of the Thompson Nashville hotel until 12 a.m. or later.

Pinewood Social, 33 Peabody St.
Pair late-night bowling with a hearty meal and drink options aplenty until 11 p.m. nightly.

STK Nashville, 700 12th Ave. S.
Enjoy raw bar options, steak, and savory sides until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday — wine by the glass or bottle optional.

The Treehouse Nashville, 1011 Clearview Ave.
The late-night menu served from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday features a smash burger, truffle fries, and a grilled cheese.

Bad Idea, 1021 Russell St. #101
Step into this former church sanctuary to sip on wine curated by sommelier Alex Burch and savor small plates crafted by chef Colby Rasavong — the late-night menu is available from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. nightly.

Visit Bad Idea to see why it landed on The New York Times' "Best Restaurants in 2024" list. Photo by Victoria Quirk

Burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches

Joyland, 901 Woodland St.
If you're up late on weekend nights, swing by Joyland's East Nashville location before 2 a.m. for the restaurant’s signature crustburgers, fried chicken on a stick, fries, shakes, and vegetarian options.

Lucky’s 3 Star Bar, 1401 4th Ave. S.
Snack on Frito pie or nachos before choosing between eight specialty hot dogs, such as the Lucky Dog topped with pimento cheese, chips, and red onion.

Duke’s, 1000 Main St.
This East Nashville bar doubles as a sandwich joint until 3 a.m. nightly. Build your own hot or cold sub or opt for a signature sandwich, including one made with The Be-Hive’s seitan.

Phat Bites, 2730 Lebanon Pk. B
This Donelson mainstay featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives” serves food until 1 a.m. nightly, an hour before the restaurant closes.

Daddy's Dogs, locations vary
Daddy's Dogs operates until 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday in Madison, plus until 2 or 3 a.m. in Printer's Alley depending on the day.

Not a night owl? Try out Perfectly Fine's happy hour from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. | Photo by Jacob Forth

Bar fare and beyond

Perfectly Fine, 1105 51st Ave. N.
Open until 2 a.m. nightly, the menu features plates such as mac and cheese with hot chicken tenders and a shaved ribeye sandwich with whiskey au jus.

Connie’s, 210 Louise Ave.
This new Rock Block bar is open daily except Tuesday, serving beef and vegan hot dogs like the K&M Dog (ketchup and mustard), Kani Dog (crab rangoon, sriracha, sesame, and green onion), and Spicy Dog (Wickles Pickles, chili crisp, sesame, kewpie, and shallot).

Urban Cowboy Bar, The Arcade
As the bar notes on its website, "Come for the drinks, stay for Roberta’s Pizza." The pizzeria serves up salad, pepperoni rolls, and specialty pies (whole pizzas and slices) until 11 p.m. or later.

Schulman's, 1201 Porter Rd.
Last call for food is 1:30 a.m. nightly, so don’t miss your chance to enjoy cheeseburgers, fried pickles, and fried bologna or vegan chicken sandwiches.

Dino's, 411 Gallatin Ave.
Open until 3 a.m. every night, classic burgers and fries (served Animal Style or Joe’s Style) are the main attraction at this East Nashville bar.

Mother’s Ruin, 1239 6th Ave. N.
Dishes like Old Bay waffle fries, a double cheeseburger, and various small plates are available daily until 1:30 a.m.

Noble's East, 974 Main St.
Try Noble's late-night menu featuring sliders, wings, and egg rolls from 10:30 p.m. until “the bartender says so.”

Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge, 1322 6th Ave. N.
Enjoy pub fare until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 p.m. on Sunday and weeknights.

Jonathan's Grille, locations vary
The sports bar is open until 12 a.m. or later nightly and offers a late-night menu with appetizers, wings, and flatbreads.

A agua fresca from Sweeza pairs well with the Sweeza Super Quesadilla. | Photo by Christen Clemins via Sweeza

Tacos and more

Sweeza Super Quesadilla, 1101 McKennie Ave.
Pick up a quesadilla filled with meats or veggies, cheese, avocado, crema, and salsa fresca until 11 p.m. or later depending on the day. Plus, complete the meal with an agua fresca of your choice.

El Tapatio, 4801 Nolensville Pk.
This location closes at 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1 a.m. on the other nights.

Tacos y Mariscos Lindo Mexico, 917B Gallatin Pk. S.
Stop by for tacos, tortas, and more until 12 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Velvet Taco, Locations vary
With restaurants in Midtown, East Nashville, and downtown, hours vary between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. depending on the location and the day.

A slice of pepperoni from Five Points Pizza. | Photo via Five Points Pizza

Late-night slices and pasta

Five Points Pizza, locations vary
Enjoy garlic knots and NY-style pizza until 11 p.m. at both locations on Friday and Saturday.

Midnight Oil, 1310 51st Ave. N.
Burning the midnight oil takes on a new meaning when you can grab a pizza pie until 11 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, 12 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 1 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Two Boots, 1925 Broadway
If you're craving a slice of 'za (vegan, vegetarian, or topped with meats), you can get one until 11:15 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Slice of Italy, 2123 Belcourt Ave.
Headed to a late-night screening at the Belcourt? This nearby pizza and pasta spot is open until 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

V Modern Italian, 820 Division St.
A Thurday, Friday, or Saturday night out on the town means you can make a pit stop in the Gulch for pasta, 13-inch sourdough pizzas, and dessert until 12 a.m.