Bakersfield Nashville
Downtown, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Bakersfield Nashville is worth choosing for an easy, energetic downtown meal, especially when timing matters more than a chef-led experience. It is a practical SoBro pick for casual groups, pre-night-out dinners, same-week plans, but diners wanting a quieter or more polished occasion should compare The Farm House, etch, or BrickTop's - SoBro first.
About Bakersfield Nashville
Consider Bakersfield Nashville when you need a casual Nashville option with daily hours. Verified details are limited, so the safest read is practical: it is open every day, the dress code is casual, the schedule runs from 11 AM to 12 AM Monday through Saturday and 11 AM to 10 PM on Sunday.
Because details such as cuisine, signature dishes, pricing, reservation difficulty, seating, service format are not verified here, avoid building the plan around assumptions. Treat Bakersfield Nashville as a direct Nashville choice when timing and casual dress matter more than a highly specific dining brief.
Choose it for verified Nashville basics
The available details do not support a deep read on sourcing, chef direction, menu format, or signature ordering, so the decision should be practical. If those details matter, compare the verified basics against The Farm House or etch before committing. If daily hours and casual dress matter more, Bakersfield Nashville is the simpler choice.
For visitors building a broader Nashville plan, it belongs in a general comparison set with other Nashville dining options rather than a page that can be judged on unverified menu details. Other options such as BrickTop's - SoBro, Kitchen Notes, Southernaire Market & Deli may be worth checking depending on the occasion, timing, how much structure the meal needs.
Plan around the verified hours and casual dress code
The clearest planning advantage is the schedule: Bakersfield Nashville is open from 11 AM to 12 AM Monday through Saturday and from 11 AM to 10 PM on Sunday. That makes it useful when a Nashville meal needs to fit around daytime or evening plans, especially if casual dress is preferred.
If this is one stop in a larger Nashville itinerary, use the full Nashville restaurants guide to compare other options. For trip planning beyond dinner, there are also Nashville guides for hotels and bars.
Planning details
- Location
- 201 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bakersfieldtacos.com
- Phone
- +1 615 522 0970
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bakersfield Nashville operates in the downtown bar‑kitchen vein: an unpretentious, crowd‑oriented room where drinks and tacos share equal billing. The space is built to carry sound rather than dampen it into silence, so the mood skews bustling rather than hushed. The format favors an approachable, upper‑casual feel — plenty of energy and a clear focus on a drinks program that keeps the room moving. Its SoBro location positions it to catch foot traffic from Broadway while avoiding the full-on tourist pitch of the strip, making it feel like a lively local outpost rather than a formal dining destination.
Best For
This is a place for evenings out and weekend gatherings: it reliably fills up Thursday through Saturday and spills into Sunday brunch seasonally. The bar-forward setup makes it a natural spot for after-work drinks, casual groups, and late-night rounds without the need for advance reservations. Because the kitchen leans Tex‑Mex and tacos, the pace is informal and convivial — good for sharing plates and ordering a variety of tacos and sides. Travelers and locals looking for an energetic, walkable downtown option find it especially convenient given its proximity to the Broadway corridor and nearby hotels.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the straightforward taco-and-bar menu: the signature Short Rib Taco and Baja Shrimp Taco illustrate the kitchen’s focus, and the Esquites make a classic, sharable side. Pair handhelds with cocktails from the drinks-driven program to stretch an evening without committing to a long, multi‑course meal. The venue’s format and location favor walk-ins and social ordering rather than formal, reservation‑only dining, so come ready to grab a seat at the bar or a table and share plates with your party.
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose etch if the meal needs more culinary focus and a stronger special-occasion feel. Choose BrickTop's - SoBro if the group wants a calmer SoBro room with broader business-dinner appeal.
Restaurant context
How it compares in downtown Nashville
Bakersfield Nashville is the easier, more casual pick against The Farm House and etch. Choose it when the group wants downtown energy and a low-friction plan; choose The Farm House or etch when the meal itself needs to carry the occasion.
BrickTop's - SoBro and Kitchen Notes are stronger for a calmer business meal or hotel-adjacent dinner. Southernaire Market & Deli is the better fallback when speed and simplicity beat a full sit-down plan.
Value here comes from location and booking ease rather than awards, chef profile, or a documented sourcing story. If the priority is a more intentional dining experience, cross-shop first; if the priority is keeping a Nashville night moving, this is the practical choice.
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Compare Bakersfield Nashville
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Nashville | Nashville | No published awards |
| The Farm House | Nashville | No published awards |
| Southernaire Market & Deli | Nashville | No published awards |
| etch | Nashville | No published awards |
| BrickTop's - SoBro | Nashville | No published awards |
| Kitchen Notes | Nashville | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Bakersfield Nashville?
Verified booking difficulty is not available. The confirmed planning details are that Bakersfield Nashville is open daily, from 11 AM to 12 AM Monday through Saturday and from 11 AM to 10 PM on Sunday.
Can Bakersfield Nashville accommodate groups?
Is lunch or dinner better at Bakersfield Nashville?
The verified hours show that Bakersfield Nashville opens at 11 AM every day and stays open until 12 AM Monday through Saturday and 10 PM on Sunday. Specific lunch or dinner menu details are not verified here, so choose based on the timing that best fits your Nashville plans.
What should a first-timer know about Bakersfield Nashville?
Treat Bakersfield Nashville as a casual Nashville option with daily hours. The verified basics are simple: casual dress, daily opening at 11 AM, closing at 12 AM Monday through Saturday, closing at 10 PM on Sunday.
What are alternatives to Bakersfield Nashville in Nashville?
Other Nashville options to compare include The Farm House, etch, Southernaire Market & Deli, Kitchen Notes, BrickTop's - SoBro. Choose among them based on the occasion, timing, the level of formality you want.
Is Bakersfield Nashville good for a special occasion?
Verified details support a casual plan rather than a highly formal one. Bakersfield Nashville may make sense when casual dress and flexible daily hours matter, while another Nashville restaurant may be better if the occasion needs more ceremony.
