Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza
Pizza restaurant · East Nashville
903 Main St, Nashville, TN 37206
Highlights
Naturally leavened sourdough pizza, house beers, and ice cream.
Naturally leavened sourdough pizza, house beers, and ice cream.
"This East Nashville brewery already has a home on our best big group dinner guide, and it works as a birthday spot for a lot of the same reasons. First, pizza has historically fed the birthday masses —shoutout to those elementary school skating rink parties—and Smith & Lentz has one of the best pies around town, using sourdough-fermented dough with bubbly and crispy mozzarella on top. There’s plenty of room to stretch out with your friends, too. Grab one of the picnic tables, order some pepperoni or cacio e pepe pies, and—because S&L also happens to be a great brewery—a few pints of their crisp German pils or Mosaic IPA for the obligatory birthday toast." - jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak
"East Nashville beer hang Smith & Lentz upped its game after the 2020 tornado with a facelift, plentiful patio space, and a solid new pizza menu. Crisp pilsners and sourdough-fermented pies take center stage here — try the one loaded with pepperoni and drizzled with hot honey. The “take your pie to prom” option adds brushed garlic butter, dried oregano, chile flakes, and grated Parmesan." - Ellen Fort
"This brewery in East takes their pizza operation seriously, with a gorgeous wood-fired oven and piles of chopped wood out back to feed it. The NY style pies are enormous, but between you, a friend, and a cold glass of something brewed in-house, you’ll make quick work of one. Our favorite here is the classic pepperoni—it’s completely covered with red rounds and a healthy sprinkle of oregano, the sauce/cheese ratio is perfect, and the drizzle of hot honey, though not original, manages to taste like it is. Cheese pizza lovers should mix it up with the cacio e pepe pie. Squeeze the provided lemon wedge liberally across the top and nab a side of their chili puree for crust dipping." - ann walczak
"Hanging out at Smith & Lentz is like spending a couple of hours in a neighborhood garage or backyard, board games and all. The part brewery, part pizzeria is the perfect place to bring coworkers to vent after a long week of so-called “office collaboration.” You know, the times when no one wants to talk about work, and would rather just eat a slice of pepperoni and drink a frothy pint. (The half pour with a shot of amaro for $8 is also a great idea.) No matter what, Smith & Lentz is always a solid choice, even for your toddler’s birthday party." - ann walczak, team infatuation
"There’s perhaps no better food for large groups than pizza (but we’re open to introductions). East Nashville’s Smith and Lentz just so happens to have one of the best pies around town, using sourdough-fermented dough with bubbly and crispy mozzarella on top. The large space was rebuilt after the 2020 tornado and now has plenty of room to stretch out with your pickleball league after a game. Grab one of the picnic tables, order up some pepperoni or cacio e pepe pies, and—because S&L also happens to be an excellent brewery—a few pints of their crisp German pils or Mosaic IPA." - jackie gutierrez jones 2
