5 Points Diner and Bar

Came with friends and family and we tried one of everything on the brunch menu. All fantastic and reasonably priced. Great service, excellent drinks. chefs both visited the table throughout the meal to check on our dining experience. Open, friendly, clean atmosphere. Great for anyone passing through the area or just looking for a delicious affordable meal. Familiar favorites with an upscale twist that won’t break the bank.

I enjoyed the service and the food. Levi was super spot on. We asked him for recommendations and he hit them right on the nose. We didn't have to ask for refills and he was indeed tentative. He was very engages and not too much. It was very clean and inviting. It was not busy when we went but I still believe his attitude would be just as pleasant and inviting. Most definitely will be back. We got the the Mozzarella wedges as an appetizer, Meatloaf with Brussel sprouts and mash potatoes. We also had the Smokehouse burger with fries. I will be back to check out the drink menu. I also love all the offerings they have.

Everything about this place was great! It felt humble, welcoming and super friendly. Staff was amazing. Food was SO good! Calamari was my favorite! Meatloaf, mahi tacos and the bacon macaroni was awesome too! The music was awesome. Can't wait to come back!

I loved this place! The food was delicious and there was such a fun vibe! I had the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts as well as spinach artichoke dip for a starter. The meatloaf had a great tangy ketchup like sauce and there was a large portion size. The mashed potatoes were so creamy. The Brussels had a nice sweet heat to them. I loved the fluffy, soft yet crunchy pita chips that came with the spinach artichoke dip and the dip itself had hearty chunks of artichoke and an ooey gooey melty cheesy topping. I would order all of that again in a heartbeat! There was a Drag Bingo event that night and I laughed and sang and watched winner after winner get to pick fun prizes. I had a blast! And I have to mention the staff who were so nice and attentive and made sure I was happy with everything. Such a fun night in a great atmosphere! I highly recommend checking out not only the diner itself but also the events they host.

Visiting 5 Points Diner & Bar was one of the the best decisions my friends and I made. Great food. Awesome atmosphere and service. Our server was very attentive! I ordered the 5 points scrambled and Pineapple Mimosa. Soooo good! I also tasted the meatloaf sandwich that my friend ordered. I'll definitely be going back.

Was initially very excited to try this new 5 points spot. After being seated we were told there would be a bit of a wait due to a large group of 20 people or so having a birthday party during brunch. We were fine with a wait so we were seated and had some drinks. Unfortunately, our food didn't come to the table for almost an hour. Which in and of itself wouldn't have been that bad, because the food LOOKED delicious. However everyone's food was either very cold or like warm nat best. Which isn't optimal for any dish heavily featuring eggs and cheese. We were so hungry at that point that we went ahead and ate the meal anyway. When you wait that long for food you would hope it would at least arrive hot, especially for the price that was paid for said meal. Not sure if we'll give it an second chance or not all things considered. It's a shame because we had high hopes for the place.

I came in tonight for happy hour (11-6) Being early on a Monday night it was mostly empty, but the windows were open and it was pleasant inside. As far as the $5 food options your choices are the fried pickles, mozzarella wedges (both normally $8) or the pretzel and cheese. It was a big portion of fried pickles that were good, but not anything I would return for by itself. The chicken tenders though for $10 is a winner even without a discount. Deb, the bartender, told me they were hand breaded and cooked to order but they came out pretty quick despite the extra time to make them. The portion was really big, easily enough for 2 people if you ate a reasonable lunch. Fried pickles 3/5 Tenders 4/5 I liked the aesthetic inside and Deb is a personable. Not a bad way to start a night of drinking or a low key casual spot for dinner with a friend or a partner you aren’t trying to impress with a fancy menu.

Came with a party of 4 just before happy hour was over and got immediate seating. We picked burgers, fish and chips plus the salmon. Everyone liked their choices and we swapped a few bites and overall everyone liked everything. Great service by a waiter who answers to “Anything”.

Went there in the morning to get the most southern breakfast- shrimp and grits and it blew my mind how good it was, I never had them before but they definitely gave me a great first impression. If you are looking to get breakfast there you have to try the shrimp and grits.

Food was great and bloodies were good; I like their spicy mix. They recommend a reservation but they allow walk-ins. Service was good ok. They don't come around much so be prepared to have to grab their attention.

We grabbed brunch here for the first time and were so surprised by the great prices, food, and service! We sat at the bar and the bartender was so nice and welcoming. The portions are great and the prices are even better. They had a large selection of beverage options, but we loved the go-to brunch staples of a Bloody Mary and mimosa.

This restaurant was unexpectedly good! Apparently we came on their regular Saturday showtune night; that involved a little bit of Madonna flare! Haha. But, it was really fun and everyone working there was so sweet. We even got to catch some of the Preda game before we left. I thought the fried pickle chips w/ avocado ranch were really good and I enjoyed my grilled chicken sandwich with Brussels sprouts. My boyfriend liked his chicken that came with mashed potatoes (and I can say the mashed potatoes were fabulous)! We'd certainly come back.

We came in for lunch and enjoyed our visit. The Yes We Do, Martini was just sweet enough and on point for a Sunday morning! The Cobb salad had all the usual toppings and was a generous portion. Avocado Ranch dressing was a different take so appreciated that. The Sausage Sandwich was dry since the egg was over cooked but sausage had good flavor. We waited 30 minutes for our drinks and over an hour for food, but they warned us in advance that they were short handed. TVs all over and a great vibe, perfect for bottomless mimosas and a chill meal.

While visiting in town, I took my husband and my parents here for a nice little Sunday brunch! Felt really bad for the staff because they were short multiple people (flu season, folks) and I know that they were doing their best to accommodate the busy visitors. It worked out that we were there to relax and visit because the whole meal took about two hours. I don't think this is the norm and I could tell they were working really hard to get drinks and food out. Our server generously brought us out a bowl of fries so we had something to munch on while we waited. My espresso martini was AWESOME - so awesome, in fact, that I ordered a second one. My mom and I both got Cobb salads and they were large, hearty and tasty. Overall the food was decent and the restaurant itself was a fun time. I'll be back to give it another try!

I have only been here once, but we had a great time. The service was super friendly all the way from getting seated, dining to the bartender who mixed me up some great cocktails. The food came out fast and was really tasty! Will definitely come back very soon.

To feel like you are part of the local community, this is the place! Delicious food (strongly suggest the artichoke dip, the pretzel appetizer & classic omelette), quick and friendly service (Nori, Deb & Toby are A+ even when the place is packed busy.) and the coolest manager Kevin & owner Rick. All employees make you feel welcome and make you look forward to returning ASAP. Tons of TVs with sports on in addition to the best 80s and 90s music anywhere in Nashville. From seeing food to my left, and to my right, that I haven't tried yet, I can't wait to try more on the menu, too! Impressed as my first visit was at an East Nashville Chamber of Commerce mixer, so we know they are supporting the community. I cannot wait to return!

As a sucker for anything with "Diner" in the name, I was excited to try this relatively new spot in East Nashville. As we were dining during brunch hours, I ordered the Brunch Burger but omitted the fried egg so that I could get a better taste of the burger itself. I ordered it plain with American cheese, but it was served with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mayo and mustard. The toppings were of course easy to take off, but the tangy, overpowering taste of the ketchup and mustard was difficult to get past, even after scraping the sauces off. Unfortunately, the burger patty itself was decent at best, though it was large. I wasn't asked how I wanted it cooked, which should have been a red flag -- it was served well done, close to the point of being burned in spots. The American cheese couldn't do much to save the sandwich, but the fluffy bun did a good job of holding together the sandwich. The fries were very tasty -- they weren't super crispy, but the unique seasoning elevated each bite. I thoroughly enjoyed them. The service was okay and the atmosphere inside was fun thanks to the DJ. I'm not sure I'll come rushing back anytime soon, but there were some tasty other options on the menu, so I would definitely try something other than the burger.

I'll be back! I enjoy the service and the atmosphere. I was supposed to meet someone there but the person never showed. Levi took great care of me and made sure I didn't want for anything. The happy hour is $5 drinks from 4-6 and I definitely took them up on the offer. I also had a burger that was perfectly seasoned and once I ordered it took no time to come out. They play music videos of all the hit songs. I ate and danced in my booth. Solo date by accident, but I may have just found my new spot.

I wished I could give 3 1/2 stars.... Upon arrival, we were greeted by a lovely host who quickly seated us. On a Sunday morning, I was expecting to wait sometime. Front door parking; There were only a few people inside. The host let us know our server would be with us shortly. "Shortly" after, the host brought us some water and again said the server would be right out. Our server finally came. We ordered. Food came out quickly. Server asked if we needed anything. I said "not yet, let me dig in. Come back in a min or two." He never came back.... Couldn't find him. If it wasn't for the wonderful host, we never would have gotten anything needed for our meal. Service these days is something to be desired. I sadly, continue to tip at minimum 15%. (I'm generous when servers are attentive) I just hope the host is tipped out well. I would have given him cash if I had it with me. Overall, the food was delicious. Eggs a little over cooked but everything, delicious.

Came here on a Thursday even just in time for happy hour. There was plenty of open tables when we arrived. Really nice spacious booths. Nice big full bar with a number of drafts bar. Very casual atmosphere Happy hour is every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6 and includes $5 draft and bottle beer, $5 house wines, and $5 fried pickles, motz Stella sticks or pork pot stickers. The margarita is delicious! Will come back again!

Fairly new addition to the 5 Points area of East Nashville. It is located right on Woodland Street, next to 5 Points Pizza and features a good sized bar, walls lined with booths and tables, a front made of massive windows that open all the way and enough TV's to be considered a sports bar. To be honest, trying to figure out the identity of 5 Points Diner is tough. I know they are new, so maybe they are still figuring it out themselves. We came by on a Saturday afternoon in search of a spot to watch college football and we luckily found it here at 5 Points. They were serving brunch and had a limited gameday menu that featured a few classics such as a hot dog, burger, chicken tenders, etc...and of course it came with a specialty cocktail and drink menu. We were there for a long haul so we started with drinks and worked our way through the menu. Drink wise we got draft beers, High Noons, margaritas and eventually shots. On the flip side, for food we had the fried pickles, pretzel sticks, a couple of burgers and the chicken tenders. Fried pickles were hot, crispy and served with a solid ranch dip. The chicken tenders were clearly bagged frozen chicken, but were good sized and friend well. The burgers were smash burger style and came with only 1 patty, which is odd for a smash burger as the meat to bread/topping ratio gets way off. However, I will say that this smash burger was actually decent, but it still could have been better with another patty and a little more seasoning. All the mains were served with fries, which for the two menus offered were the only side available. The fries were well salted and fried perfectly crispy. I am normally not a big fry guy, but these were solid taters! Service was meh. Our waiter was hit and miss, but mainly miss. He would visit our table every 30 minutes or so...basically stopping to check to on 1 out of every 15 times he actually walked by our table. Majority of the time we had to search him out or stop him as he walked by. He was nice, but not very effective. The crowd was great for the game today, so it was nice to see the locals, especially the gay crowd, find another spot in East Nashville that feels safe and like home to watch and ultimately celebrate their teams! Overall, we definitely want to come and check 5 Points Diner out at other times outside of a game day!

LOVE the food, love the people, but if they don't get new playlists I can't keep coming back. SERIOUSLY, that's what Spotify is for!

Dirty martinis here were just okay. Super cold, but if you want it dirty you'll need to ask for extra olive juice.

Great "new" spot in five points! (Is in the old ten sixteen location next to five points pizza). Great food and drink selection. Full bar and lots of local drafts. We went during burger week so both got the smokehouse burger and fries. It was delicious and high quality meat. They do have bottomless mimosas ($30) too! Which is fun but we weren't able to commit to that on the day we went. Fun vibe. There was a DJ too (I believe "Dirty Darren" was his name) which I appreciated because he played good music without being overly loud. Will absolutely return.

We (8 of us) stopped in here waiting for 5 Point Pizza next door to ready our table. We had beers, wine drinks, French fries, and a Mac & cheese. Fries were yummy! There was a great selection of beer & wine. Lots of cocktails to choose from. We were all pleased with our selections! Yea!

Had late lunch today with my wife, she had fish & chips, and I had smash burger. Both meals uneatable. Everything way way over salted, fish too much crust and raw inside, my burger overcooked with too much salt and overpowered by blue cheese. Worst meal I had in a restaurant in many years. Thank god for Bobby's Dairy dip we stopped for a cone on the way home to get the taste of salt out of our mouths. The only thing redeeming was a very nice waitress. She was all alone covering the whole restaurant. Never, never will go back.

Went for lunch today...actually it's only brunch on Friday afternoon. Split a meatloaf Sammy and burger. Both were great!! Great bloody which is hard to come by in Nashville..,glad it wasn't Zing Zang! (Thank you for that!) Super friendly bar staff! Will be back

Christian Michael Strandquist was the best bartender I have ever had the pleasure of being served by in my life, music could be better but service made it worth it

We arrived to Nashville from California and stumbled upon this diner. GREAT choice! Felt very welcomed and the food was great! Our server Matt/Matthew was so amazing! He made our experience nice and fun! We came here on Saturday and just in time for sing-a-long tune day! Highly recommend and we will likely come back during our stay!

Awesome service, fun atmosphere, good food. I will come back! The Cobb Salad was delish. I definitely want to try more items on the menu.

All I can say is WOW, great atmosphere, amazing customer service, and delicious food!! Had a surprise Bourbon and Champange tasting for my sister's birthday, about 15 people. The bartender/event planner, Kevin was knowledge about the drinks and even made suggestions and offered drinks recipes. The charcuterie table, yes a table, perfect! The VIP room was decorated nice and the photo slideshow along with our personal playlist has perfectly timed. Overall, if I could give 10 stars, consider it DONE!! We will be back.

As a local I would not recommend this place. There are way better food spots in Nashville for me to be paying $20 for an entree that is only mediocre.

Nice new addition to the 5 points area. Five points diner has a very open and inviting laid back atmosphere. I'm a little confused at what they want to be as they have a sit down menu, large bar focus, and dj/disco ball but I'm here for it. As for the food everything I've tried was very solid with the meatloaf being the stand out. Quality meat blend lathered in a nice peppery red sauce served almond side very good cocktails. Would recommend the cherry limeade drink

Delicious. The eggs Benny was excellent. The service was extremely hospitable. I'd go back!

Love the Vibe of this Five Points, East End area restaurant and the food was down home yummy! In town for biz and wanted something more authentic and this more then fit the bill. Just across the bridge we both had delicious meatloaf which was moist and the sauce had a mild kick to it. The Brussel Sprouts, the dinner (collard) greens were flavorful. We started with a mean Manhattan. Drove around and this area is so cool.

Went here on a last minute reservation for a night out with friends. The service was excellent; everyone was friendly. The food came out quick and correct. We tried a variety of eats including fish tacos, meatloaf & mashed potatoes, wings & burgers. Everything was excellent. Bourbon selection was small but they still had some solid choices (Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace). I am not sure why there are so few reviews for this place--we had a great time. It was our first time to the 5 points area. This area is kind of hipster and chill. There are several other bars within a block. It would be easy to spend the evening in this area and just walk around.

BRUTAL! Made a reservation on Wednesday 2/15/23 for Sunday brunch on 2/19/23 party of 12 for a birthday party. Reservation was made over the phone and when we showed up "Rick" the owner said we don't have your reservation. Said he was sorry and to come back at 12pm. HA! He also said I can give you something to come back but never offical offered a gift card. Bottom line I would not go here.

Twelve of us showed up for brunch with no forewarning and the staff was gracious, welcoming and took great care of us. The food was good & the menu was full of brunch dishes that I'll want to try in the future. One of the best things is the location. There isn't a better spot to sit and watch the hustle & bustle of Five Points.

We went on a Sunday and on Sundays they have a limited menu but offer the meatloaf Sunday supper special. We were a party of 6 and we decided to do that family style dinner. It was really good. The only meat option was meatloaf, it was really good- could have been cooked throughout, some pink in middle. We got Brussels sprout's mash potatoes and Mac and cheese. It was all very good. We splurged and got dessert. Some ordered banana pudding- they said is was just ok, not real banana pudding. Ordered the Apple fritters- omg they were amazing!! Would go back for just that and coffee. The wait staff was amazing and the atmosphere was very casual. Will go back!!!

Had the best chicken wings in forever here this week. Wow - juicy, flavorful, not too fatty - just perfect!! I picked the buffalo flavor and it had a sweet tang to it. They weren't skimpy with the ranch either. Yum. 12 wings for $20 isn't cheap, but they were worth every penny.

Ordered 20 chicken wings with buffalo sauce and a wedge salad. The wings were salty but edible, however, paired with the buffalo sauce, it was inedible because it became too salty. The waiter suggested the sweet Thai chili sauce instead which did make it more palatable, though still over salted. The waiter was good and the beer was good. Not crowded on a Friday night at 7:30 pm, probably because people in the know were eating elsewhere.

Went here today because we heard about their 80s music video themed brunch. They had a live DJ and it was a pretty fun scene. Have to say, if this was just a bar it would be great. The food and service was rough. Two people at my table ordered an Egg Scramble. The order got messed up and our waiter disappeared for practically the entire meal but that wasn't even the biggest issue. Wish we took a picture of the food but I think we were in a little bit of shock. The plate was all hash browns, with a single piece of American Kraft cheese single plopped on top (not even melted...cold from the fridge). They gave us full cherry tomatoes just thrown on the plate and one egg. The hash browns were soggy and somehow undercooked and overcooked at the same time. All for $14. Waffle House has better quality. The energy and location is great and promising but they definitely need to work on their food prep and presentation...

Cute little place, okay food, terrible service. We visited on a Sunday morning for a relaxing brunch and were seated immediately.Unfortunately, we were greeted with poor service, waiting over an hour and a half for our food to come out (scrabbled eggs and a frozen sausage patty, freshly frozen shrimp and grits). Hard to mess up eggs and sausage, so the food was fine, but wouldn't recommend for a nice morning on the town. Check out Snooze, just a few blocks North, for a quality experience. If you love sitting at your table waiting for food, being ignored in the corner, and left disappointed, 5 Points Diner is for you.

Amazing food selection, friendly staff and a great place to chill with friends and enjoy some good tunes.

Went on 7/3 for brunch. Burger was great. Fries okay. Frozen shrimp and grits left a lot to be desired. $5 side of hash browns could have fit in in a thimble. DJ was blasting cool music but at brunch? Too loud. $70 for 2 entrees and a side and 2 drinks is too much. Want this place to succeed......they are new and need to work things out.

Disclaimer: this is a new place, so I understand that they are still ironing things out. My wife and I stopped in here on an impulse while walking by. Looked a little generic based on the menu outside and decor, but we figured we'd give it a shot since it's in our neighborhood. The decor and vibe is a little soulless and just feels like a generic American joint. Dark paint colors and a bar crowned with 6 or so TVs playing music videos of pop songs from 10 years ago (and that new Harry Styles song) Staff was attentive and friendly enough, but didn't seem excited about the food when we asked about it. The food was unfortunately the biggest disappointment. Their menu is going for bar food + down home southern fare but what we tried missed the mark. My wife got the ($12) meatloaf with Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. The meatloaf was *very* undercooked and slightly cold in the middle. Mashed potatoes looked and tasted like instant mashed potatoes and the brussels were over cooked and swimming in super sweet sauce - she ended up not eating much of it. I got the ($16) smokehouse burger and fries. The bottom bun was soaked with grease when it came out but the burger was fine. The fries were crispy but nothing noteworthy. I also got the ($14) mezcal Negroni and was underwhelmed. Couldn't really taste the mezcal in it. I believe the owner was the one who took the meatloaf back and was polite about it, offering to comp or replace it with another dish. All in all, I don't really see what this place has to offer other than location. It'll surely end up as a landing pad for drunk tourists but there are better drinks and far better food options very close by.

Yo, not gonna lie this place had the most bangin smokehouse burger. It was a part of the burger week with Nashville scene and although they didn't win any awards I'm gonna say that shit was rigged... jack browns has nothin on this burger. Beer was cold, service was good, what more do ya want.

This place is a beautiful symposium of comfort and class, Miranda and lambert, Bert and Ernie. The dinner club my dears was a Festival of Lights swirling in my mouth. My partner had the fish and chips and she felt like she had just landed in New Castle UK, except she has nice teeth and less fake tanner. The staff felt like old time dorm mates, that is if i went to college. What I'm trying to say is if you believe in world peace, which we most do,then you will believe in this diner too.

Ok, I love this place! Cool vibe, AWESOME service, great location, perfect martini and... this was legit the best meatloaf I've had in my life!! Brisket, short rib & chuck???? FANTASTIC!!

Good service. Brunch was bad. Especially the scramble. The scramble must have been sitting in the window for 15 minutes. Definitely won't be back for brunch. When we ate off their regular menu several months ago, we really enjoyed it. Will give this place another shot. Just not for brunch.

Ok! These two Nashville Natives finally found Five points diner. Good eats, and atmosphere! Our server was excellent! We made it in right before the storm. Spinach dip( does have a lemon taste which we didn't mine), shrimp and grits, a killer hamburger, and a fabulous flourless cake! All great!! It was a Wednesday so all wines by the bottle were 1/2 prices if they were under $100 which most were! I, I think everyday is happy hour and they have a wonderful happy hour which was extensive and including $5 martinis. Hey you can't ask for anything better! I will definitely be back! The only and I mean two drawbacks, you can't find the building which is next to five points pizza in the the old 1016 spot and parking! Better signage would definitely expand the customer- base. And offering parking or some type of validation on parking. Even at 4:00pm on a Wednesday parking was extremely limited. Kudos to y'all for making this hidden gem a fabulous spot!

As a downtown resident who eats most of her meals out i can honestly say this amazing restaurant is a breath of fresh air for the downtown area. The staff is friendly, the space is cool and the food is fabulous. The fried pickles, the meatloaf and the amazing chocolate flourless cake are the best in town. Pair the cake with a glass of port wine and you will find your new favorite dessert. If you are looking for a restaurant that has it all this is it!

What ever you do. Do not order a burger. The bun and toppings were fine and that was the only thing worth eating. Omg a smash burger should be on the grill for 5 minutes max. This must have been on the grill for 20-30. Never again. Never again. it was over cooked to the point it was crunchy. East needs a diner so badly that I'll try it again but my lord find a new chef, hire someone who cares about the food they serve. This was so disappointing.

Just tried 5 Points Diner and wow! I loved what was previously in this space and was afraid nothing could ever rival it, but thankfully I was wrong! It still has the feel of a neighborhood hideaway where you can stop in and grab some comfort food amongst friends, but now it's even more...the place now has a bit of an edge to it. With half of the screens running non-stop music videos and the other half running ball games there's something for everyone. It's part club, part comfort, and totally East Nashville!

Being a local right around the corner I really wanted to like this place . My husband and I went for brunch on Friday. I ordered the smash sausage sandwich which was supposed to be english muffin, cheese, choice of egg and I added a 5$ side of hash browns. The sandwich I got was a massive unorganized pile of sausage (cheap pattys not homemade) , cheese , egg and bacon (where did that come from?) on Texas toast NOT an English muffin . When I said it was not what I ordered I was told they decided to make the sandwich bigger . It probably was bigger but I wanted an English muffin and I did not want bacon (it was also undercooked bacon). I also did not want to be told we just made it better . My husband had a burger and fries and was underwhelmed . The one saving grace was the espresso martini . Delicious . We may be back for drinks or dinner but this place has some work to live up to the past tenants in this space .

Went to the 5 Points Diner based on the reviews and the essential 38 Eater article. Walked in and they had only one front of the house person working. After being seated we ordered drinks and one other server showed up. Then ordered apps and entrees. Apps came out, one was not correct, they took it back and brought out the correct one 10 minutes later. Entrees showed up and the salmon was not an 8 oz portion as stated on the menu, the pork chop was over cooked and dry. Sides were all great. Beverage refills were hard to come by, and once we were asked for a refill, they told us they were out of regular iced tea. For dessert my wife wanted the birthday cake on the menu, the server informed us that they lost their pastry chef a couple weeks ago and did not have any of the items listed on the menu except the ice cream. She mentioned two other items not on the menu. Overall not a great experience in a portrayed top restaurant in Nashville.