Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza
East Nashville, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza is a strong casual pick when the plan is beer, pizza, and an easy East Nashville night. Its 2026 Star Wine List recognition gives drink-focused diners a reason to choose it over a standard taproom, but groups wanting a broader dinner menu should cross-shop Butcher and Bee or Turmeric & Co.
About Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza
Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza is a casual Nashville option, with evening hours most days, midday openings on Friday and Saturday, a casual dress code, and Star Wine List recognition in 2026. It makes the most sense when the plan is relaxed and built around the basics rather than assumptions about a formal meal. If the table is comparing other options, Butcher and Bee is one venue to consider.
The useful way to think about Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza is as a practical Nashville pick with a clearly casual profile. Hours are Mon-Thu 5–10 PM, Fri-Sat 12–10 PM, and Sun 5–9 PM, so it works well for evening plans during the week and earlier starts on Friday or Saturday. The Star Wine List recognition is a point of distinction, but the experience is not a formal tasting-menu-style dinner or a highly choreographed service format.
Choose it for a casual Nashville night, not a formal dinner arc
The fit is strongest for diners who want a relaxed stop and do not need ceremony. Compared with Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish, Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza is simply a different option to weigh when the group is deciding where to go. Attaboy is another venue to consider if the night calls for a different kind of stop.
Keep the planning simple: use the posted hours and casual dress code as the main practical signals, and avoid assuming details about reservations, menu range, pricing, dietary accommodations, or service format unless confirmed directly with the venue. For a broader Nashville plan, pair it with other options from the full Nashville restaurants guide, or use the Nashville bars guide if the night includes bars.
Where it sits in a Nashville itinerary
This is a better fit for a relaxed Nashville plan than for a visit requiring highly specific details. If the group includes visitors trying to compare different stops, Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish offers another named option to consider. If the goal is an easygoing venue with a casual dress code and evening availability most days, Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza is easy to consider.
For cross-shopping, Marché Artisan Foods and Turmeric & Co can serve as alternative dining ideas when the group wants to compare multiple venues. For a wider trip plan, keep hotel and experience research separate through the relevant Nashville guides.
Quick read: choose Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza for a casual Nashville stop with hours and a casual dress code; check directly with the venue if the plan depends on menu, pricing, booking, or service details.
Planning details
- Location
- 903 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
- Website
- smithandlentz.com
- Phone
- (615) 649-8761
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Smith & Lentz reads as a neighborhood brewery that treats its kitchen as a co-equal draw. It occupies a small-room Main Street footprint that favors repeat local customers over one-off tourist traffic, and the writing emphasizes a focused product — beer and pizza — done well. The voice of the piece positions the spot within East Nashville’s thoughtful corridor of drinking-and-eating rooms, so the place feels like a relaxed, unpretentious local anchor. Unusually for the category, its beverage program earns specific recognition, which lifts the operation slightly above the purely utilitarian brew-and-pie model.
Best For
This is a spot built for easy, unfussy nights out: weekday or weekend after-work hangs, casual group dinners and regular neighborhood visits. The brewery-plus-pizza format suits people who want to share pies over drinks rather than stage a formal sit-down meal, and the smaller-room scale makes it feel like a local rallying point. Because the program is strong on beverages as well as food, it also works for diners who come primarily for the drinks and stay for the pizza.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the signatures: the Pepperoni Pizza with Hot Honey and the Cheese Pie are straightforward choices that illustrate the kitchen’s priorities, while the Spicy Marg is the cocktail option called out as a house favorite. Given the write-up’s emphasis on a beverage program that extends beyond house taps — including a White Star nod for wine — try pairing a pie with whatever the house is pouring, and ask about the wine list as an alternative to beer. Pizzas are easy to share, so order a couple to sample different toppings.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bright, clean, and minimalist industrial space with a large open room featuring a long bar, open kitchen with visible pizza oven, communal tables, local art on walls, and a covered back patio with plenty of seating.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Pepperoni Pizza with Hot Honey
- Cheese Pie
- Spicy Marg
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 903 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to Go If This Is Not the Fit
If the group wants a fuller dinner rather than pizza and drinks, choose Butcher and Bee. If the night is about cocktails first, Attaboy is the cleaner swap.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza when value means a casual meal with drinks built in, rather than a full restaurant production. Butcher and Bee is better for a broader dinner with more menu range, while Smith & Lentz is the easier pick for a relaxed beer-and-pizza plan.
For drink-led nights, Attaboy is the sharper move if cocktails are the priority and food is secondary. For visitors chasing a Nashville-specific food stop, Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish has the clearer local identity; Smith & Lentz works better for groups that want a calmer sit-down format.
Turmeric & Co and Marché Artisan Foods are stronger cross-shops when pizza is not the mood. Pick Turmeric & Co for a different flavor direction, Marché for a lighter daytime-leaning plan, and Smith & Lentz for the easiest casual evening among this set.
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Compare Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza | Nashville | , | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| Butcher and Bee | Nashville | Sandwiches | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5702025 Resy Best of the Hit List2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #5602023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| Attaboy | Nashville | No published awards | , |
| Bolton's Spicy Chicken & Fish | Nashville | Hot Chicken | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #637Pearl Recommended Restaurants |
| Turmeric & Co | Nashville | No published awards | , |
| Marché Artisan Foods | Nashville | No published awards | , |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza handle dietary restrictions?
What should I order at Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza?
Specific dishes or menu recommendations are not included. Smith & Lentz Brewing & Pizza has Star Wine List recognition in 2026, but check the current menu directly before deciding what to order.
