This is what all downtown food courts should be!! One of my first times visiting Nashville and I am really impressed with this spot. I was in town for a couple of days as part of the Urban League Conference and I found this to be the go to spot for lunch every day. I had a chance to try sushi and burgers and both were excellent. This is a one size fits all kind of operation and anybody in your group that can't find something they like, well they probably weren't really hungry. read more

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Crowded. No place to sit. That means it must be really good and priced fairly. Left and tried somewhere else. Too many kids everywhere. read more

Assembly Food Hall has over 20 eateries and bars with a good variety of options, from grilled cheese sandwiches and tacos to Mediterranean and Vietnamese cuisine. Located on Rep. John Lewis Way S between Broadway and Commerce Street near the Ryman Auditorium, it's centrally located. We went there three times while in Nashville: to grab a wrap from Radish ("fast-casual healthy food restaurant with menu highlights including grain bowls, wraps, and salads") to stave off hypoglycemia; for dinner at Sixty Vines; and drinks at Butterfly Bar. It's a pretty solid place to go to grab a bite to eat, and there's something for everyone. Also, it's a good place to use the washroom. [Yelp collections: Nashville, TN 2026; Pee for free!] read more

This place is amazing! So many options for food from pizza to BBQ, Mexican to Asian, and lobster rolls to Pho and everything in between. Showed up to lunch with some coworkers and we all got up multiple times to get food. The lobster rolls are amazing, BBQ is taste, the grilled cheese place is amazing, the taco spot is delicious, the soft serve is to die for and that's only to name a few. The place is clean and tight. The tables constantly get cleaned by the workers and they play live music as well. Definitely will be back here next time I'm in Nashville! read more

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Came to the food hall with a group of coworkers and we had a good time! Definitely love that it's a spot where everyone has a food option to choose from. Seating can be tricky but we were able to find a spot to fit everyone! read more

Assembly Food Hall - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Was visiting from out of town and decided to try out Honey Fire Barbeque! The food hall is large with lots of choices. It was a busy Saturday but we were able to find seating. It's the most varied food hall I've ever been into with so many great option. We got pulled pork bbq plate with Mac/cheese and apples. Two brisket sandwiches with Mac/chesse and green beans. All meats were perfect and the greens beans had a nice flare as the meat in the beans were brisket. The Mac/cheese was just okay. Needed more seasoning and the Mac/cheese was a little runny. Overall great experience! read more

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Literally one giant food court. So many great options! Tried sushi, Thai, lobster bisque, matcha, and Mac and cheese bbq sandwich. All of the food was amazing. I will say you do have to be on the lookout for a table, especially if you're eating at a peak hour. Didn't get to go to an event here, but the event and activities lineup looked like lots of fun! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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This is a multi-level food court integrated into a shopping and hotel complex on Broadway. There are so many choices of cuisines, from sushi to BBQ and locally made ice cream. Most folks will find something that appeals to their taste buds. Recommended. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Assembly Food Hall - I ate the crepe too fast I forgot to take a pic - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Exploring just off Broadway in Nashville. This place has a lot to offer. Great food and drinks and shopping as well. The service was good and the vibe was high. Once done it's a block to Broadway for great live music. read more

While spending an overnight trip in Nashville, we could not decide what to eat. As a native New Yorker and Raleigh Transplant I'm easily unimpressed. Low and behold I found raving reviews from fellow Yelpers of the Assembly Food Hall ! We took an Uber Downtown from our hotel and it was a quick 15 minute ride. Broadway can get extremely crowded on weekends. We took the escalator up and spent time perusing the Food Hall. This place is massive !!!!! I absolutely love the design ! Everything is so new and posh ! The Dolly Parton Butterfly Bar is so cute ! Beautiful design ! The food hall has a total of 7 bars ! I decided to play it safe and ordered a falafel pita sandwich from Instabul Shawarma. It was delicious! I also checked out Prince's Hot Chicken and fell in love. My daughter ordered Quesabarria tacos from Chilanga's. All of the food was very fresh and very tasty. The free live music was very true to Nashville. The musicians were very talented and performed a lot of my favorite songs. I'm planning my next trip to Nashville as we speak. read more

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. read more

Assembly Food Hall - Pokebowl - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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. read more

Assembly Food Hall - Thai same - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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 . read more

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This place is great! So many options if you want to try a little bit of everything. Lots of variety in cuisines. It is super clean. They were constantly cleaning. As soon as someone leaves their table, someone is there to clean it. The have an attendant at the front to help with questions and directions. It's a huge space, but it was a little tricky finding a spot to sit during lunch. Some areas are way more packed than others so you just need. My favorite spots were Steam Boys and Five Daughters Bakery. read more

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! read more

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This place has everything! It's usually hard to find somewhere for large parties with a variety of dietary restrictions, but not for this food hall. It has something for everyone and highlights a lot of beloved Nashville staples. For those visiting, I'd take Prince's hot chicken over Hattie B's any day, especially with that line! Skip the line entirely with cashless payments online at Prince's. It's the way to go. When there isn't an event on the sky deck, highly recommend eating outside on the rooftop when the weather is nice! It's a great view of the city and way less crowded than the nearby bars. read more

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. read more

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

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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. read more

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I would highly recommend going here for a meal. Very large and clean, with lots of seating (indoors and outdoor). Choices include the famous local Hot Fried Chicken places: Hattie B's and Prince's- both must try. But also has Thai food, sushi, Vietnamese food, Mexican food- almost anything you would want. There's also a wine bar owned by Dolly Parton and live music, and it's smack in the middle of Broadway, right next to the historic Ryman auditorium. It's self service and has attached parking. read more

Assembly Food Hall - Interior - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Great food choices and live music....there is no better place to be. Specially when u are in a large group... u can be sure every taste will be satisfied. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The food is coming out fast.... And the price is not bad either.... Try it out when u are nearby. read more

A fantastic food hall! Great for people of all ages, desires and hunger levels. There are a few bars sprinkled throughout endless restaurant options. A little overwhelming, but in a good way. We ended up ordered sushi and was very impressed at the quantity of food for the very reasonable price. We also grabbed a few happy hour drinks at the bar. There is tons of seating options, great people watching, and of course live music. A great place to make everyone's stomach happy. read more

Assembly Food Hall - Sushi - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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 read more

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Love this place! So many delicious food options. Perfect for a group get together. Tables are kept clean and there is a lot of seating. Can't wait to go back. read more

Very fun atmosphere for visitors! This is right off of Broadway & allows for some really solid food options. It's awesome to have the live music throughout this place. It's easy to camp out here during the day to get some lunch, listen to music, and have a large group. Pretty ideal for those drinking on Broadway during the day that need a quick meal! read more

Opened in 2021, The Assembly Food Hall has brought more than food to Downtown, Nashville. It has created a unique third place. It is a third place that my Dad, Brother, and I visited three times to escape the brutal Nashville summer heat and humidity and where my brother and I visited a fourth time to eat at Prince's Hot Chicken. The Assembly Food Hall has a large foot print that takes up a significant portion of the upper two floors of the Fifth at Broadway Mall. It is currently the second largest food hall in the United States trailing behind Feneuil Hall in Boston's Quincy Market. From the street level walkway of the Fifth at Broadway Mall an escalator or elevator takes guests up to level 2-S (South) and level 2-N (North) which is the main level that features over twenty-five food kiosks. The spectrum of choices covers food from throughout the world. This level also includes bars, balconies,and a stage with live music. Connecting level 2-S and level 2-N is a pedestrian bridge providing a panoramic view of the AT&T Building towering above the Ryman Auditorium. Level 3-S includes the sky deck, stage, and numerous bars. It was during my pre-trip preparation that a YouTube video informed me that the sky deck provides the best view of Broadway. I wanted to spend some time there. Haplessly when my brother and I attempted to see it, it was closed. This left me with the impression that it is only open at certain times. This third-place served the important function of giving us refuge from the Nashville heat and humidity. The weather was brutal. In the afternoon we were not up to drinking and listening to music in a honky-tonk. I saw zero Starbucks and coffee houses in the Broadway Historic District. We wanted to relax and engage in conversation minus the loud noise and alcohol. Please keep in mind that three of these visits were approaching dinner time where we wanted to dine in a full-service restaurant. Instead of coffee, we partook in bottomless Coke and Coke Zero refills from the beverage station. It cost $3 of cashless currency. The Assembly Food Hall is credit and debit card only. The Assembly Food Hall website states that some kiosks sell the Food Hall pass. There are two Coke beverage stations with one in level 2-S and the other in level 2-N. On the three visits with my Dad and Brother, we sat in level 2-S. In contrast to the outside weather, the inside climate was cool. In addition to central air there were fans circulating the cool air. The leather booth made for comfortable seating. On one of these visits we listened to a woman playing acoustic guitar and singing. The inside was spacious with touches of modernism. An abundance of windows brought in the natural lighting. From this part of the food hall I smelled barbecue. Being a third-place on our second visit an old couple started talking to us. On our last visit which was with my brother, we sat in level 2-N eating Prince's Chicken. I think level 2-N is a newer addition to the Assembly Food Hall. Just like 2-S, it is spacious and modern. One flaw is that there is a want for clear signing pointing to the beverage station at the northwest corner. This caused my brother and I to have to cross the pedestrian bridge and across level 2-S to fill up our Coke cups. Being a third-place, there are outside balconies. When the weather is not brutal this is a good spot to engage in conversation or just relax. After finishing our Prince's Hot Chicken, my Brother and I hung out on the balcony overlooking Ryman Auditorium and the Legends Mural. I rate the Assembly Food Hall Four Stars. In my opinion it succeeds at serving as a first-rate food hall and as a third-place where people can spend time together in Downtown Nashville engaging in conversation or simply relaxing without alcohol and loud music. read more

The food hall can get very busy so finding a table can be a bit tricky but the variety is wonderful. Ive visited during two separate trips to Nashville and enjoyed the pizza, the burgers, and BBQ. Some vendors were on the pricey side but it was a great place to get some food and get some reprieve from the weather. I also appreciate the self serve fountain drink stations so refills are easy. read more

So many different restaurants to choose from. It's great cuz I wanted sushi and got it from Horu Sushi which was absolutely delicious. My husband got a Philly cheese steak sandwich and then we met at a table and enjoyed what each of us wanted. Love this way of having a meal. Service was great and the environment was awesome. Cant wait to go back. read more

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

Assembly Food Hall - Pharmacy burgers - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Great food hall in the heart of Downtown Nashville offering a good variety of whatever you want to eat. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available also. I grabbed ice cream here at Hattie's and it was good. I also wanted to grab some BBQ ribs from HoneyFire, but they ran out as it was later in the night. Live music. Casual. Good service. Please come and create your own adventure. read more

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What a find! Thirty different cuisines with something for everyone right in the heart of Nashville across from the Ryman. Plenty of seating and ambiance, with clean bathrooms. Highly recommend read more

Lots of shopping and dining options to keep you occupied in downtown Nashville! I must note that this food hall can be quite an overstimulating experience on a Saturday at 7 pm, so be wary if you're looking for a peaceful dining experience. Good luck finding somewhere to sit. All the food booths charge $3 for a fountain drink/water unless you want to drink out of a snow cone "cup". Bring a reusable water bottle if you can! There's a parking deck, but they charge by the hour. read more

Assembly Food Hall - Spicy Tikka Chicken (left) Quesa Birria Duo (right) *Velvet Taco - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Lots of choices, and it is a higher end than the usual food hall. Excellent pizza 7.2 (if you know you know) lobster rolls, Asian, Thai, hot chicken, sushi, Dolly Parton wine bar, sweets , etc. 3 or 4 bars amongst the food spots, and an upscale restaurants/ bar on the roof overlooking Broadway. read more

I was up early on a Sunday to attend the assembly hall hosted event in collaboration with Nashville performance club. It was very easy to find the event and there was ample space to work out. The floor was also very clean and not slippery which made me feel more comfortable. Hearing about the event online was convenient and purchasing a ticket was also very easy. Super affordable and fun event. I will keep an eye out for more events like this one. read more

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This place stays busy because it's right in the middle of broadway between all the bars on the strip. This place is great for a large group because the food hall has a little bit of everything. There are so many food options you can't leave hungry. The tables are first come first serve but there are plenty of tables. Saturday night there was a live band so that was a great surprise. Because it was cold I decided to order pho and sides from Princes chicken. read more

Assembly Food Hall - Shrimp Pho - Food Court Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Every other review that I read for Assembly Food Hall absolutely nailed it -- it's literally a mall Food Court on steroids. You name it, you can probably find it here. So many options for meals, snacks, desserts, coffee, drinks, etc. I always find something fun and new when I'm here, and I love it. One of our work dinner go-to spots is Sixty Vines upstairs - there's a couple private dining areas and it's a huge place. You can sit at the bar in a few places in the food hall, but there's tables everywhere so you can grab your food and take it to meet your friends to eat. Everyone can pick what they want and all come together - it's really pretty fun. read more