Dino's Bar & Grill

"East Nashville’s essential late-night haunt is also Nashville’s oldest dive bar. Dino’s now boasts an outdoor patio for enjoying some standout cheeseburgers, hot chicken, animal-style fries smothered in cheese, and ice-cold beer in the fresh air. Not to worry though, as the busted brick-front entrance and dimly lit interior retain the beloved dive’s familiar vibe. —JGJ" - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones, Ellen Fort

"When it comes to late-night Nashville dives, Dino’s reigns supreme. This East Nashville spot has been a beacon for the after-hours hordes since the 1970s, specializing in gooey cheeseburgers designed to keep the hangovers at bay. Settle into one of the diner tables in the dim main room or head out back to the covered patio, which is always nice on summer nights. Both are quintessential to the Dino’s experience, as is a visit to the affirmingly punk rock restroom. The bar has a surprising number of options given the setting: Coors, Shiner Bock, and a proprietary Dino’s ale are on tap, but you can also order drinks with mezcal, Campari, and yes, even, Malort. Just know that Dino’s gets slammed when the bars close, so try to make it before last call." - bailey freeman

"If East Nashville is the rebel of the city, Dino’s might as well be its leader. Even throughout a recent buyout and renovation, Dino’s refuses to gentrify (yet they did ban smoking inside). Still a dive, and still a place where, if you know the magic password you can buy a six pack for the road, Dino’s is more of a diner, complete with pie supplied by Lisa Donovan, one of the best pastry chefs in town. A simple beer selection and even simpler food menu guide most squarely to the burger and fries. For those who go against the grain, a grilled cheese or frito chili pie offer their comfort at the ready." - Perky Bros

"When it comes to late-night Nashville dives, Dino’s reigns supreme. This spot has been a beacon for the after-hours hordes since the 1970s, specializing in gooey cheeseburgers designed to keep the hangovers at bay. Settle into one of the diner tables in the dim main room or head out back to the covered patio, which is always nice on summer nights. Both are quintessential to the Dino’s experience, as is a visit to the affirmingly punk rock restroom. The bar has a surprising number of options given the setting: Coors, Shiner Bock, and a proprietary Dino’s ale are on tap, but you can also order drinks with mezcal, Campari, and yes, even, Malort. Just know that Dino’s gets slammed when the bars close, so try to make it before last call." - Bailey Freeman

"When Dino’s changed owners in late 2014 there was fear that this East Nashville icon would lose its charm. But those fears have long since faded — Dino’s has retained its icon status by keeping much of its vintage feel while adding some nice touches, including an expanded patio and a killer weekend brunch. And yes, you can still nab one of its iconic cheeseburgers until 3 a.m. daily." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones, Eater Staff