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    Assembly Food Hall

    4.4 (574 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    ASSEMBLY FOOD HALL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    I ate the crepe too fast I forgot to take a pic
    Janee' T.

    Stop in Nashville for the night heading back home to OKC. We went to the food hall and it was very impressive. They had lots of different food options. I'm even vegan. It was busy but not overcrowded the parking situation does suck though. I got a lobster melt from Dock&Local and then I got a Dubai crêpe from the crêpe spot fantastic. 10 out of 10, service was nice. Good vibes they had the game playing too. it was overall just a great time.

    Steam Boys
    Patrick P.

    In the couple days I have been here, I have eaten here twice. Once yesterday for a late lunch...I went to get a Philly Cheesesteak and got a meal, it was a busy Sunday afternoon but I found a seat over by the state and there was a woman playing the guitar and singing which was unexpected for me, since I've never been here to Nashville before. The cheesesteak meal was good. I got the crinkle cut fries, an extra side of whiz, and a diet Dr Pepper. The cheesesteak was delicious, but if you're hungry I'd choose to get double meat. The bread has a nice chewy exterior, and the meat, cheese and grilled onions were excellent. Sat and watched Tory Grace sing a unique version of Free Fallin (Tom Petty). Really enjoyable. My boss flew in from Finland last night, and my two colleagues came in from ATL and Milwaukee today. So we walked back here for lunch. I decided to go to Steam Boys. Kathy was manning the front of the house today, so I looked over the menu and decided to order one beef bao, a bottle of Coke Zero, and the dry zha jang noodles. Big portions! Cucumbers, cilantro, got a medium spice, the noodles were overdone but with the sauce and amount of meat it was not the end of my world. Kathy helped me get situated with the food. I found a table on the bridge in between food halls. I ate almost the entire bowl, but stopped. The bao was simply perfect. Great texture, chewy but held up to the meat and sauce. Great place to go if you have many people with you, and nobody wants to choose one cuisine. Support the people working hard here!

    Mardi Gras
    Caroline N.

    Pros: all different crusine options in 1 place, it's quick, live music, plenty of seating Cons: is a bit higher priced As a tourist, this is one of the recommended places to visit when you are in Downtown Nashville. If you go during peak hours (ie dinner time), it gets packed though it tapers off as the time passes. The music and food smells hits you all at once as you go from one building cross the bridge to the other building. Many great options. We tried several places from bbq, hot fried chicken, phô, and other dishes. If you are in the area, check out out though there are plenty local restaurants to try too.

    Staci J.

    Good to pick up something quick. They have a variety of cuisines to choose from. We decided on Mexican from Chilangos Tacos and ordered the birria quesa tacos and pollo nachos. Good price point and food was served fast. Open seating in the food hall. Good overall.

    Thai same
    Roy H.

    Options on options. Any food item that you could possible want is here. It's def a madhouse so be prepared for a ton of ppl and sensory overload. 2 half floors and bars everywhere. Great pit stop while on broadway.

    Rose R.

    Had a few different places to choose from I chose Smokin Chicken it was ok I would have loved for the chicken to cook a lil longer the sauce was good it was just ok

    Pokebowl
    Gable H.

    I've tried several vendors at Assembly Food Hall over time, and while I understand the appeal for tourists given its location, it's not somewhere I'd recommend as a local. There are smaller versions of well-known Nashville spots inside, but in my experience they don't quite measure up to their original locations. There are also a few unique food stands you can't find elsewhere in the city, but they're often overwhelmed, and the food quality has felt less consistent over time. The atmosphere can be extremely crowded, and finding seating can be frustrating -- especially during peak hours. What's marketed as lively often ends up feeling chaotic. Assembly makes sense for convenience and variety in one place, particularly if you're visiting downtown. But for locals, there are better standalone options across the city that offer stronger quality and a more enjoyable experience.

    Lucy C.

    This place was very cool, cafeteria style eatery but with bars and live entertainment. Every kind of food you can think of. Best answer for the friends that cannot agree on what type of food to eat. I ended at Han's Banh Mi & Pho, went with the shrimp pho, amazing. The service was top notch. Would love to try some of the other options, that will be for next time .

    Lucia D.

    Great food hall. Try a little of everything from Nashville all in one location. Great experience. Try the fried chicken. Mild is hot enough.

    Wei H.

    One of must visit in Nashville! The whole plaza is restaurants and food. 3 levels of variety choice for the visitors' appetites. Be prepare to wait in line for popular food and fight for the tables. We had food from 3 places and ice cream shop. All good food. Friendly staff. Bathroom is clean. It's very spacious in the food hall. Live music for entertainment. High tables, regular tables, outdoor seats etc. Vibrant and lively spot for the neighborhood!

    Pharmacy burgers
    Ivy T.

    What a fun collection of food vendors! Take time to try a little bit of everything. From brisket nacho , a burger, and Vietnamese sandwich

    Nehal A.

    The Assembly Food Hall is one of the most popular and sought after tourist destinations in Nashville. It is spread across three floors, with over 30 different restaurants and food stores serving thousands of visitors every day. There's a huge variety of stores here, including burger shack, BBQ, seafood, lobster, sushi, Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, sandwich shops, ice parlors, wine bars and so many more. There are tables all around in each floor. Still during peak hours it was difficult to get an empty table. We walked around for few minutes until we say a group leaving a table and grabbed it right away. The are several staff members who walk around and clean the empty tables. There's also long lines at each store when it's rush hours. We waited about 10-15 to order at each store. We spent couple of hours here, got to try some tacos, sushi, lobster roll and ice cream. Ice cream from Hattie's was amazing but rest of the items were okay. But we were happy to experience one of the most popular activities.

    11.7.2025
    John H.

    Great spot overlooking Nashville! We went here for a Vandy reunion event on November 7, 2025. Such a great spot to listen to live music. You are right on top of Broadway.

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    Ask the Community - Assembly Food Hall

    What is cost of parking?

    It varies by the parking areas downtown

    Is there an elevator for people in wheelchairs to get to 2nd floor and rooftop?

    Yes. We saw it but didn't use it. Next to the escalators.

    Where can I park for free?

    We did not find any free parking. Every lot was pay. We didn't really even find any street parking. All the lots were decently expensive as well.… Read more

    Is there parking?

    There are several garages in the area, street parking downtown is extremely limited.

    Is the hall pet friendly?

    No, the assembly food Hall is not pet friendly.

    Is there anywhere to watch the Titans game on Sundays at the Food Hall? Thx…

    They have a big screen TV on both sides of the 2nd floor, but if there is live entertainment that will be in front of the screens instead.

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    Fifth + Broadway

    Fifth + Broadway

    4.3
    (34 reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    Walking shoes! Stopped in for a pair of walking shoes and…read moreengaged in a locals conversation and bought slides I was directed to a different store for slides and these just fell into my hands. A perfect fit when I didn't bring walking shoes. The perfect price as well. My children at home already have their eyes on the slides. The Managers were helpful, informative and knowledgeable. Mike is a local; The other Manger is from Chicago: The customer service was exponential. ! Thanks Nike team for going above and beyond.

    Fifth Plus Broadway is a mixed use development that has revigerated Broadway west of Rep. John…read moreLewis Way. What had prior to 2021 been the abandoned Nashville Convention Center is now a modern mixed use development that has brought life into Broadway west of the "Honkey Tonk Highway" stretch. It features a shopping mall, Assembly Food Hall, a retail scape fronting Broadway, The Place at Fifth, the National Museum of African American Music, and the towering landmark 501 Commerce Street Building. It has brought an Apple Store, Sephora, Shake Shack, Hattie B's, Prince's Chicken, and more to Broadway. On my vacation, I had caught it's act several times. The one sight that always stood out was the consistent long line to Hattie B's. My visits here included Assembly Food Hall, Prince's Fried Chicken, the Twelve Thirty Club, visit the Apple Store, and walk around. My impression was that the stores and restaurants are reasonably priced. Although the restaurants and stores provide decent value, to me the greatest value here was the photo opportunities. The focal point of the development, the L-shaped mall which bridges Broadway with Rep. John Lewis Way gives the gift of a prime photo spot for the 1) Ryman Auditorium where the original Grand Ol Opry performed and 2) Bridgestone Arena. The restaurants, especially in the Assembly Hall provide an opportunity to photograph food. I recommend the Assembly Food Hall Bridge to photograp the historic Ryman Auditorium. Additionally , I learned that if I stood on Broadway by the Bridgestone Arena, that Fifth Plus Broadway made a dynamic photo showing modern and historic Broadway, with the modern Fifth Plus Broadway architecture including towers contrasting with the historic Honkey Tonk Highway streetscape. As far as safety, I felt safe. The one annoyance that I saw were street hustlers at the Rep. John Lewis Way entrance aggressively bothering passer-by. During all of my visits here it was busy. There is a safety in numbers. On the subject of safety, the hot and humid summers need to be taken into account. On a few occasions we had escaped the excruciating heat in the air conditioned Assembly Food Hall for a couple of hours. I rate Fifth Plus Broadway "Four Stars." It is doing a remarkable job extending the lively Broadway restaurant and entertainment scene beyond the western edge of the Honkey Tonk Highway.

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    L&L Marketplace

    L&L Marketplace

    4.4
    (44 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    This is a small collection of shops and restaurants/mixed-use development housed in a former…read morewarehouse and manufacturing center for kitchen equipment. It's quite aesthetic with bright lighting and wide, airy spaces. There's plenty of seating to enjoy food or the vibes. I got some boba and swung by Five Daughter's Bakery AKA the bakery with the 100-layered donut / cronut which takes three days to make. If I was hungrier I would have tried out of the restaurants. One point of confusion is the parking. It's technically free, but you have to register inside to get a voucher after scanning a QR code posted outside. The marketplace is not a particularly busy area unlike downtown, so I'm not sure why the marketplace has to make it so complex. I'm not sure there are many people parking and walking off...

    My first visit to this food & shopping hall. I really like it. Because I'm intent on walking…read moreeverywhere, I walked here from Vanderbilt and that was probably a crazy idea seeing as I was literally the only person walking on Charlotte Avenue. Anyway, there's free parking buuuut I guess you have to jump through a few hoops to get it (there's literally nothing else around so why not just allow people to park and come in?) A good amount of stuff going on in here: you can find clothing (more on the conservativ/athleisure wear side of the spectrum), gifts, snacks, a salon, cycling classes, coffee, a Mediterranean food stand, an Italian restaurant and more. I feel like I've barely scratched the surface! While I didn't try any of the food options besides the gourmet popcorn place (which is surprisingly affordable for gourmet popcorn!) I loved the drinks I had at both Eat Bubbles (boba, matcha etc) and the irresistible Pont Neuf wine bar (both of which I'll review separately). And perhaps best of all: they have great seating areas throughout in which you can set up shop for working remotely, drinking your drinks, eating your snacks... so have at it!

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    Opry Mills

    Opry Mills

    3.6
    (444 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    I haven't been through the entire mall. Truth be told, I've only visited two stores and that's only…read morebecause we were a bit too early to our 4DX movie and were just bumming around. I will say that the mall was clean, well lit, and there's a ton to do here for the whole family. It's not just your typical mall, this is almost like an entertainment resort. Because Opry Mills is full of entertainment and is touristy, this place can get very busy on weekends or when there's a show at the Grand Ole Opry, so it's best to visit during the week. Sure, there is plenty of parking, but again, if you're going when it's busy, good luck finding a spot. I'd like to come back another time and truly explore this mall, but I really only am here for the 4DX theater.

    Opry Mills is a very nice indoor mall, and I had a great time shopping here. They have a Dave and…read moreBusters, Rainforest Café, a movie theatre, an escape room, and a big carousel in the food court area. Opry Mills combines shopping, dining, entertainment, and activities for the whole family. I LOVE that this mall is indoors. I feel like outdoor malls are the trend in the South, and I hate how on a rainy or cold day (yes, it gets cold), you have to brave the elements to go from store to store. Not here. Some of the stores here are outlets, and some are regular mall stores. I saw plenty of sales, and the selection in the stores was generally good. I shopped at the LOFT outlet and found a larger selection than other LOFT outlets I've been in. The Kate Spade outlet also had a good selection, although I didn't buy anything there (I love their products). The food court is excellent with both chain options as well as some spots that seem to be more local to Nashville. I opted for Panda Express, and it was just like every other Panda Express, but sometimes that's what you want in a food order meal. I wish my hometown had a mall like Opry Mills- all of ours are outdoor or have a lot of vacancies. If you're visiting Nashville or staying at the Opryland Hotel, definitely come to the mall for a fun afternoon.

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    Thai Esane

    Thai Esane

    3.0
    (38 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Food: 1* Service: 1*…read moreAmbiance: 4* Food I ordered the pad kee mao with chicken (2*). I also ordered the fresh spring rolls (2*). The person taking the order Juan according to the receipt was disaffected, disengaged, and unhelpful. There was no line nor were there people waiting when I stepped up to order. I asked if the Pad Kee Mao was spicy, like it is supposed to be, and he said he didn't know, but he would ask the kitchen to make it spicy. I ordered the spring rolls which supposedly would have shrimp in them with a sauce. I asked for it to go. I paid and was told to wait in the pick up area (6 feet away). It was a chaotic mess between the cooks and the pick up area. When you tried to ask a question, no one would respond. They were speaking Spanish, so I switched to Spanish. They looked at me surprised that a white guy was speaking Spanish. All of a sudden, they were responsive. I asked for spicy sauce. Service was very poor as described. When I asked for my bag to carry my food to go, the guy looked at me and threw me a plastic bag. Really? I left and walked to my hotel room to enjoy. The pad was flavorless, no spice, no chicken, just noodles, a bell pepper, two small pieces of broccoli, and sauce. No meat. No tofu. Nothing more. The spring rolls were falling apart. Very poorly wrapped and almost exclusively cabbage. No meat, no shrimp, just veggies. The sauce was peanut like but so watered down that it didn't even coat the rolls. The ambiance was nice. That is due to the food hall and has nothing to do with this restaurant. I would NOT return.

    Thai Esane at Assembly Food Hall was a solid spot for a quick bite to eat. The service was quick --…read moreI received a text that meal was ready within 5 minutes of placing my order -- and the staff was friendly. I opted for the Chicken Pad Thai with an order of Crab Rangoon, which came out to about $21. Definitely on the pricier side. Nonetheless, the Crab Rangoon was phenomenal. The wonton wrapper was thin and fried to a perfect golden crisp. The filling was rich and flavorful, and the sweet chili dipping sauce cut right through to add a bit of brightness. The Chicken Pad Thai was yummy, albeit a little bland. It was nice to see a good bit of crushed peanuts, green onion, and beansprouts, along with a lime slice, which together helped add some texture and make the dish a bit more dynamic. I'm not a huge fan of super spicy cuisine, but this could have done with a little more heat. Assembly Food Hall is a great spot right off Broadway with plenty of seating. It'll get really loud during peak meal times, but overall it's a nice reprieve from the absolute chaos happening close by. I'd recommend Thai Esane for a bite to eat, if and only if you're not tolerant of spice. If you like your food to have more of a kick to it, try somewhere else.

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    Rivergate Mall

    Rivergate Mall

    2.5
    (36 reviews)
    10.8 mi
    $$

    Rivergate Mall, a barely functioning relic of the past…read more What once was the heartbeat of the Rivergate area in Goodlettsville is now a reminder of what once was, but sadly is no more. The mall has certainly seen better days and at this point is just waiting for the impending closure and redevelopment that is due anytime now. In current state, the mall only has 20 active retail stores and two eateries. Majority of the stores are locally owned and branded, however there are still a few nationally recognized stores such as JC Penney, Dillard's, Foot Locker, CITI Trends, Guitar Center and Finish Line. The mall is in rough shape and is honestly a sad place to be at this point. No refresh is coming, but they do keep it fairly clean, even the restrooms were tidy and well stocked. My recent visits, and most over the years, have been to Dillard's or JC Penney. I pop into the shoe stores on occasion, but my trips here are usually very purposeful. Overall, Rivergate mall can still come in clutch when needed. It will be a sad day when it finally says goodbye, but it has done its thing well for the area for close to 60 years now.

    Dying almost empty but still have still have character…read more The selection of stores are very limited but still offering a few good things so visor this place before renovations begin so you can see the before and after. Rivergate Mall, located in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, is a super-regional shopping mall that opened in 1971. It features a gross leasable area of 1,129,035 square feet, with approximately 80 stores and restaurants, and a food court. The mall has two anchor stores, Dillard's and JCPenney, and previously housed Macy's and Sears. It is managed by Hendon Properties. Rivergate Mall is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project that will transform it into a dynamic, mixed-use destination featuring retail, restaurants, townhomes, market-rate multifamily housing, independent senior living, and transit-oriented features. The redevelopment includes a significant expansion of the mall's portion within Goodlettsville city limits, from 33% to an estimated 60%-70%. The demolition of the existing mall structure is expected to begin in the late summer of 2025. The project is projected to generate approximately $1.5 million in annual sales tax revenue for Goodlettsville upon completion. Rivergate Mall was built by Retail Planning Corporation and opened on October 6, 1971. It was the largest mall in Tennessee until the opening of Hickory Hollow Mall in 1978. Over the years, the mall has seen changes in ownership and anchor stores, with the closure of Sears in 2019 and Macy's in 2020. The mall's revitalization efforts come amidst a decline in popularity, attributed in part to the rise of online shopping and competition from other retail centers. The pandemic also impacted the mall, with some employees noting that it never fully recovered from pandemic-related changes in hours and operations. The redevelopment project aims to revitalize the Rivergate area and enhance the quality of life for the community. While the transformation promises economic benefits and a modernized environment, it also brings uncertainty for the employees of the remaining stores, as many worry about their future employment prospects.

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