The Dakota in Sylvan Heights: Centrally Located and Peaceful

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. Located in Sylvan Heights, The Dakota is minutes to the downtown district, Vanderbilt, Belmont, Centennial Park, and numerous other popular attractions and areas of Nashville.

Tucked away with West End to the east, The Nations to the north, and Sylvan Park to the southeast, you’ll find the charming area recently dubbed Sylvan Heights. This square-shaped pocket of town, brimming with buzzy dining destinations, local watering holes, and new builds, is small but mighty. You'll find the aptly named Sylvan Supply offering 162,000 square feet of retail, dining, and creative office spaces; including Radish Kitchen, a sunny, fast-casual spot offering healthy salad and bowl options; Otaku Ramen and Black Dynasty, two popular ramen concepts; Red Perch, a seafood spot with global roots; Punk Wok, a rock and roll-themed eatery offering sushi and Asian-inspired small plates.

On the beverage front, Sylvan Supply houses the west side iteration of Woodland Wine Merchant, a beloved East Nashville bottle shop, and Bearded Iris, a local brewery offering an inventive menu of mostly IPAs, DIPs, and pale ales.

If you’re seeking self-care, salon options like Green Pea Salon, Beauty School Salon, and ElàMar, an aesthetics boutique featuring an array of skincare treatments, are sure to please. On the fitness front, Pure Barre provides low-impact workouts for strength and toning, and Row House offers intense, full-body rowing workouts.

Hill Center-Sylvan Heights, another development housing a mix of restaurants, bars, and retail spaces; including Double Dogs, a beloved sports bar providing a plethora of big screens and a lively atmosphere to catch a game or meet up with friends for a casual beer. Urban Juicer, a favorite local chain, makes healthy living easy with a diverse menu of fresh smoothies, juices, salads, wraps, and more. Finally, for a fun, rainy-day activity, check out Painting With a Twist, where you can sip and socialize while creating your work of art at one of their upcoming events or in a private party setting.

L&L Market, a one-stop shop for dining, shopping, sipping, and working. Open since 2019, the reclaimed space houses more than 20 businesses, offering a gourmet food hall, exercise studios, locally owned shops, and many creative workspaces. Start your morning at Honest Coffee Roasters, where you’ll find some of the best coffee and latte art in the city, or at Five Daughters, a delightful bakery known for its signature “100 Layer Donuts.” Don’t forget to stock up on souvenirs at nashᵀᴺ and Made in TN.

Also located in L&L Market, you’ll find Alchemist, a cozy salon where plants and books abound, and Collective615, a bright coworking space founded by women for women. Once you’ve “shopped ’til you dropped,” fuel up at one of the many restaurant offerings in L&L Market’s food hall. Culture & Co. is an interactive concept where you can select from a pleasing variety of cheeses, charcuterie, and desserts as they circle on the rotating conveyor belt. Enjoy house-made food items along with a vast selection of natural wines.

You’ll also find plenty of internationally-inspired options, including traditional Italian cuisine at PennePazze, margaritas, and tacos made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients at Taco Chela, plus delectable Thai cuisine at Thai Ni Yom. To finish, indulge in an over-the-top, decadent ice cream creation from Gracie’s Milkshake Bar. Head a few streets over, where you’ll discover Climb Nashville, the city’s go-to destination for indoor rock climbing. Experience an excellent strength training workout — your heart rate will soar as you repel downward from the towering walls. In addition to climbing sessions, the studio also features a variety of yoga and cardio classes. Climb Nashville offers passes and membership options that are perfect for out-of-town visitors and locals.