Frist Art Museum Cafe (NCVC Member)

Downtown office workers looking for a relaxing spot for a satisfying lunch know to head to the Frist Art Musem Cafe, located at the back of the resplendent Frist Center for the Visual Arts. The menu changes daily but expect fresh salads, creative wraps and sandwiches, stellar soups, and an array of desserts. When the weather cooperates, take your tray outdoors to the covered or uncovered patios for an additional oasis. No admission charge for the cafe. Free live music from 6pm to 8 pm Thursday and Friday. Check website for schedule.

Kids menu. Beer and wine available. Serving lunch 10am-5:30pm Monday-Wednesday, lunch and dinner 10am-9pm Thursday-Friday, lunch 10am-5:30pm Saturday, noon-5:30pm Sunday. Dessert happy hour 2pm-5pm daily.

Beginning on January 2, 2021, the Frist Art Museum will be open Thursdays through Sundays. Service in the café will be suspended, but vending machines and seating will remain available. The gift shop will be open, and Martin ArtQuest accessible on a timed entry basis.

MUST EATS: Soups of the day, tuna melt, Cobb salad, fruit tea