Looking for a solid brunch adventure that's outside the Vanderbubble? Expect this unexpected treat to delight your palette every Saturday and Sunday. Ellendale's is just out past the Nashville airport, and it is literally an old house on top of a hill. But it's rather bland exterior hides a lavish interior with living and dining rooms converted into a veritable restaurant. You can see the converted fireplaces and living spaces as you wait in the entrance hall to be seated.
Make sure you go for weekend brunch. The buffet is absolutely spectacular. An omelette and fresh pasta bar (think Tortellini Tuesday but with more options) only kicks off the smorgasbord of options - look for the cold pasta salad table with fresh pita and hummus options, a dessert bar filled with treats that definitely qualify as decadent and the amazing hot bar. Fried chicken, pulled pork, bacon and sausage are paired with fresh French toast, waffles and (at least on the occasional Sunday) fresh sweet potato pancakes. Amazing. And since it is a buffet, you certainly won't be leaving this gem hungry.
Brunch is executed perfectly at Ellendales. However, it may be a little pricey (with the buffet running at about $16 per person, and drinks on top of that) but the quality and variety are unbeatable. Make sure to take mom and dad over to this treasure for a truly memorable (and delicious) memory!