Joyland Restaurant

"On its surface, Joyland Restaurant bears all the hallmarks of your typical fast-casual burger joint: counter service, playful primary colors as decor, a simple, takeout-focused menu, and the smell of grilled beef in the air. But because Sean Brock’s at the helm of this East Nashville spot, everything’s a cut above. The burgers benefit from a proprietary blend of beef from Bear Creek Farm, for example, and the biscuits and beer bear one of Brock’s go-to grains: Jimmy Red corn. Don’t miss the house-made soft serve ice cream with sprinkles — the perfect treat to enjoy on the patio outside." - Ellen Fort, Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"Visit Sean Brock’s Joyland, his ode to the fast-food joints of yesteryear. Burgers come with single or double four-ounce patties of a customized beef blend from Bear Creek Farm. You can also opt to change it up with a pimento cheese-topped burger or a crispy “crustburger.” The fried crispy sandwich and onion rings are highlights as well." - Kellie Walton

"Dogs are invited to hang with their humans on the outdoor patio of Chef Sean Brock’s fast-casual burger joint. It’s water bowls for four-legged friends and Joysticks and CrustBurgers for their beloved humans." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones

"Joyland is celebrity chef Sean Brock’s colorful nod to the fast-food joints of yesteryear. His fast-casual East Nashville spot doles out single or double four-ounce patties using a customized beef blend from Bear Creek Farm, a sustainable cattle and heritage hog farm located in Williamson County, Tennessee. You can also change it up with a crispy crustburger with onions and cheese on a gluten-free bun." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones, Delia Jo Ramsey

"Place orders online for carryout or walk on in for Sean Brock’s standout fried chicken sandwich, burgers, and biscuits. The $11 fried chicken sandwich here comes served on a potato roll with pickle slaw and Brock’s signature joy sauce. A really good gluten-free version is also available." - Delia Jo Ramsey