Perfectly Fine
Cocktail bar · Tomorrow's Hope
1105 51st Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209, USA
"You know your neighborhood has made it when people not only cross the river but venture further west than Downtown to go to your bar. Perfectly Fine is that place in The Nations. It’s got easy-drinking cocktails, chill bartenders, and a packed crowd for phenomenal people-watching that spans types from every nook in Nashville, all wrapped up in a very low-key package. There’s strong pool hall energy and lines out the door on Friday and Saturday nights for mezcal cocktails, plus high odds of bumping into the dude who trims your beard over in Wedgewood-Houston. People who’ve aged out of Mother’s Ruin Hot chicken mac, but good luck finding space to enjoy it" - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"The West End has been aching for a bar with ample space, really good food, and actually interesting cocktails. Enter: Perfectly Fine, a cool kids hangout that feels like it’s run by former tattoo shop owners. The fried buffalo chicken sandwich is a star here, served with salt and vinegar powder-covered fries so good they could make the Lays empire nervous. Drinks are named “whiskey drink” or “vodka drink” and served in just as simple glassware but contain things like bulgogi marinade or earl grey. Sip your cocktail on one of the velvet couches on the upper deck or on a steel stool in the main room and be thankful the Nations finally has somewhere like Perfectly Fine." - ann walczak
"The West End has been aching for a bar with ample space, really good food, and actually interesting cocktails. Enter: Perfectly Fine, a cool kids hangout that feels like it’s run by former tattoo shop owners. The fried buffalo chicken sandwich is a star here, served with salt and vinegar powder-covered fries so good they could make the Lays empire nervous. Cocktails are named “whiskey drink” or “vodka drink” and served in just as simple glassware, but contain things like bulgogi marinade or earl grey. Sip your drink on one of the velvet couches on the upper deck or on a steel stool in the main room, and be thankful the Nations finally has somewhere like Perfectly Fine." - ann walczak, jackie gutierrez jones 2, adam sloan, carlo mantuano, jackie gutierrez jones 2, jackie gutierrez jones 2, carlo mantuano, adam sloan, ann walczak, ann walczak, ann walczak, jackie gutierrez jones 2
"The Nations gets a new nighttime hang that parties like Mother’s Ruin at night but straightens up its act for a proper lunch during the day. Cocktails come both made-to-order and on-tap, and there’s also a menu with fried truffle mac and cheese sticks with vodka sauce, fried pickles with Creole ranch, and a shaved ribeye sandwich with whiskey au jus." - jackie gutierrez jones 2
"Before Perfectly Fine opened, the options for hanging out in the Nations at a cool bar with really good food were bleak. Thankfully, this place, with its tattoo shop branding, easy-drinking cocktails, and stupidly good buffalo chicken sandwich showed up. As long as you can figure out somewhere else to be between the hours of 2-10am, Perfectly Fine has you covered for the rest. photo credit: Casey Irwin photo credit: Casey Irwin photo credit: Casey Irwin photo credit: Casey Irwin Pause Unmute Sometimes, you just need to shoot a few games of pool while scarfing some nachos and comparing the latest comedy specials on Netflix with your buddy. Perfectly Fine is the place to do just that. It’s also the perfect spot to bring the whole family in for a weekend lunch or to map out your evening plans over a “gin drink” with earl grey and orange and a solid burger. Just be aware: If those plans involve hanging out here on a Friday or Saturday night, you’ll have very little elbow room. Food Rundown Dirty Dirty Cocktail With Vodka, Olive, Peperoncino, Asiago Dirty vodka martini fans will love this take, and it has a glorious cheesiness from the asiago. Ordering two is the minimum. Mezcal Drink With Mezcal, Maple, Bulgogi, Elderflower, Lemon Reading the ingredients of this cocktail prompted us to immediately ask, “Y’all put bulgogi marinade in this drink?” They sure did. Yet, it isn’t overly bold. It’s beautifully smokey, heightened in earthiness by the bulgogi, and smoothed out with the florally sweet combo of elderflower and maple. Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Who knows what’s in this homemade hot sauce. Frankly, they can keep their secrets as long as this thing never leaves the menu. It’s the buffalo chicken sandwich dreams are made of, full of funk from the blue cheese and tangy pops from the pickled onions. It comes with a choice of truffle or salt and vinegar fries, but the salt and vinegar should be the choice, no question. You’ll come back again and again just for this. photo credit: Casey Irwin Whiskey Dip Sandwich A fancy-ish sandwich gets a dive bar makeover. (We mean that with affection.) Thin strips of ribeye, cheese, and onions are sandwiched in a soft roll, perfect for smushing and dipping. It won’t win a beauty contest, but it might win a “best beer sidekick” award. Juicy Lucy Burger This is a really good burger, but juicy lucy it ain’t. There’s a good amount of cheese, yes, but the simple fact that the patties aren’t stuffed with it disqualifies the use of this title. We petition the name be changed to smashburger, and all will be well. (Shout out to those cherry peppers.) photo credit: Jacob Forth Mojo Pork Nachos Don't expect an ooey-gooey, decadent, pile of chips with these nachos. That doesn’t mean they aren’t good though. The pork is tasty, despite being a bit dry, and the rest of the stuff like jalapeños, tomatoes, red onions, and salsa bring pops of freshness. They’re even better alongside the tequila or mezcal drink or a crisp, light beer. Pan Seared Pierogies This is a plate to skip. The pierogies, though handmade, have a distinct Mrs. T’s quality without much flavor. The bacon bits have been noticeably absent when we’ve ordered these, and the kale and mushrooms feel out of place. photo credit: Casey Irwin" - Ann Walczak
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