Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza
Pizza restaurant
4.5 (785 on Google)
About Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza
Smith & Lentz Brewing and Pizza is a brewery and pizza restaurant on Main Street in East Nashville. Beer is what started the place. The pizzas come in one size, about 16 inches, and are made with Carolina Ground flour and a sourdough fermentation.
The lagers and pilsners rest for 6 to 8 weeks after fermentation. The IPAs are made with specific lots of hops. The wine list features small growers, and Riesling and Beaujolais are always well represented.
The kitchen also makes small plates, salads and daily specials from scratch. The ice cream is made in house with local dairy. Cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are on the menu too.
A patio offers outdoor seating, and dogs are allowed there. Kids are allowed if they are closely supervised. The entrance, parking lot, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
From Smith & Lentz's own website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does Smith & Lentz serve food?
Yes. The kitchen makes 16-inch sourdough pizzas, plus small plates, salads and house-made ice cream. You can also order online.
Are dogs allowed at Smith & Lentz?
Dogs are allowed on the patio. Only service dogs are allowed inside. Think about the heat, since the patio surface gets very hot in the afternoon and evening.
Can I bring kids?
Yes, kids are allowed. They must be closely supervised at all times, because staff carry glass and hot pizza.
Can I book a group event or order catering?
Yes. Event and group inquiries go by email. Catering orders need at least 24 hours notice. Parties of ten or more get one check, and groups of 35 need a full buyout.
Which breweries are close by?
Honeytree Meadery is 0.1 miles away. Crazy Gnome Brewery is 0.2 miles away, and TailGate Brewery East Nashville is 0.9 miles away.
Answers come from Smith & Lentz's website and its Google listing, read September 30, 2026.
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Before you visit Smith & Lentz
Come hungry. Friday and Saturday hours start at noon, earlier than the rest of the week. The menus change often, so check the current menu and online ordering on smithandlentz.com before you go.
Bring the dog only if you plan to sit on the patio, since service dogs are the only dogs allowed inside. Kids are welcome, but staff are carrying glass and hot pizza, so keep them close.
Honeytree Meadery is 0.1 miles away. Crazy Gnome Brewery is 0.2 miles away, so it is easy to add a second stop.