Jackson's Bar & Bistro
This ultra-hip coffee shop, bar and bistro in Hillsboro Village defies explanation and expectations.
(615) 823-7242
1800 21st Ave S
(at Between Wedgewood Avenue and Magnolia Boulevard)
Nashville,
TN
37212
36.1366
-86.8008
Neighborhood: Hillsboro West End
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11am-2am
Fri 11am-3am
Sat 9am-3am
Sun 9am-12am
Price:
$
Last updated 4.30.09
What People Are Saying About Jackson's Bar & Bistro
The Owner
Jackson's Bar & Bistro
Owner
A bustling corner bistro in historic Hillsboro Village, Jackson's offers lunch, dinner, late-night dining and drinks and Saturday & Sunday brunch in an eclectic, upbeat, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
From gumbo and Chesapeake crab cakes to steak frites and blackened meatloaf, from the signature Buffalo feathers to an array of European-style panini, diners find plenty of options to go with their martinis, draft beers and lattes. The sprawling patio was again voted best in town, and is heated in winter and covered year-round.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
Specialty teas and imported beer make an unlikely combination, but here, it works great together. Bloody marys are served alongside cookie-dough eggrolls, and there's also an extensive wine list to go along with a hearty breakfast. No matter what the combination, this place is a refreshingly unique hangout that wears several hats. In the evening, spacious outdoor patio is filled with friends and rounds of cocktails.
User Reviews
Crodriguez0610
June 18, 2009
So we went there for my friend's 21st birthday. Everything was good. Server was friendly, drinks were great, and the food was great. All in all not a bad time, even though we got rained on outside and had to be moved indoors, our spirits were still high. However the next day my husband realizes that he has been overcharged for our meal and drinks, and then that over charged amount has been applied twice to our bank account. I talked to my friends and one of them was charged SEVEN times for her good time at Jackson's. We eventually got everything straight but the manager was rude and this was really an unnecessary hassel. We probably will not be going back.
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Lilmissocial
April 26, 2009
I have been to Jacksons a number of times, and love their lunch and dinner menu. Their drinks are always good, the food is awesome, and the dessert is AMAZING (cookie dough egg rolls). One time, however, when realizing the line for Pancake Pantry was too long, we decided to go to Jacksons for breakfast because we liked it so much. Bad call. I got the French toast which was awful. I heard the egg dishes weren't bad, but I feel like there is a reason they aren't crowded in the mornings. Long story short, go after noon and you will enjoy yourself!
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dawgfan1982
April 13, 2009
OK, so I'm not going to sit here and tell you that this place is so good that you practically deficate your britches, but I think this is a solid lunch joint. They have decent selections for the price. Sure, the parking situation makes you want curse your brains out, but hey, this is Nashville. Parking is awful everywhere here, and it's nothing a few peach belinis can't take care of. Anyway, there's something latently delightful about the passive-aggressive waitstaff. Clad in black and covered in Wicka tattoos, it's apparent most of them never grew out of the Emo phase. However, waiters are quick both in service and wit. Never a dull conversation. While I wouldn't recommend the biscuits (those puppies are canned), they have a killer fried-green tomato BLT. The pannini options are kind of predictable, but good. I thought the pannini was dead along with portabello mushrooms, green bell peppers, and salmon cooked on a wood plank. However, the very sandwich that Panera Bread brutally murdered, is delivered in a refreshingly simplistic way at Jackson's. Oh, and they have fried Twinkies. If nothing else, you can drop by for this delicious snack cake, and be back in your trailor before a morally-questionable blonde waves the checkered flag at the Coca-Cola 600.
read full reviewThe Details on Jackson's Bar & Bistro
Where to Sit:
Indulge in some prime people-watching on the patio, and bring your dog: it's pet-friendly.
What to Drink:
The green apple martini is a hit, but other sugary libations include the Nantucket Sunset with vodka, cranberry juice and Chambord and the Midori margarita.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Brunch, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Fireplace, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List
Cuisine:
Message from Jackson's Bar & Bistro
- Prime people-watching
- Come as you are
- Year-round patio
A bustling corner bistro in historic Hillsboro Village, Jackson's offers lunch, dinner, late-night dining and drinks and Saturday & Sunday brunch in an eclectic, upbeat, come-as-you-are atmosphere.
From gumbo and Chesapeake crab cakes to steak frites and blackened meatloaf, from the signature Buffalo feathers to an array of European-style panini, diners find plenty of options to go with their martinis, draft beers and lattes. The sprawling patio was again voted best in town, and is heated in winter and covered year-round.
