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1. Urban Grub
4.8
Exceptional(5261)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Booked 102 times today
**We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with communication between OpenTable and our Table Management Software. Please use our website (urbangrub.net) to see our availability. Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.
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2. The Hampton Social - Nashville
4.7
Exceptional(5510)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 85 times today
The Hampton Social - Nashville is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located just minutes from the bustling Broadway street, The Hampton Social is ready to celebrate the every day in the Music City. Our 3-story restaurant features a first-floor "Rosé All Day" lounge, second-floor dining with a private dining space, and our brand new rooftop terrace with indoor and outdoor seating. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails, and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch
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3. Skull's Rainbow Room
4.8
Exceptional(4993)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 65 times today
Skull's Rainbow Room is a hot spot in Nashville due to its iconic status and acclaimed dining experience. With a long history in the city, it's a favorite for its signature craft cocktails, award-winning dinner menu, and live jazz bands. Reviews rave about the 'cool vibe', 'top-notch food and service', and the 'incredible atmosphere'. It's a must-visit for a unique, fun, and memorable dining experience.
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4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville
4.9
Exceptional(7914)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 87 times today
The flagship brand of his growing, family of eponymous eateries, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse tells the story of his life. From the opulent interiors to the artwork & antique furnishings, every facet has a special meaning to the man himself. Now open in Nashville, TN, each iteration of these critically-acclaimed restaurants is rooted in the heritage of the original, yet each also tells a tale of its own, inextricably woven into the unique fabric of the community in which it resides. The most noteworthy element of the brand – and undeniably the key to its success – is The Jeff Ruby Experience, an all-encompassing philosophy embodying the very best U.S.D.A. Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Impeccable Service, Live Entertainment and Passionate Attention To Detail. These qualities and more create a total dining experience unlike any other. An experience we’re proud to bring to the great city of Nashville.
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5. Midtown Cafe
4.9
Exceptional(5010)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Midtown
Booked 41 times today
Open Table TOP 50 Best Southern Restaurant in USA offering a casual, affordable, fine dining atmosphere with breakfast / brunch / lunch all seven days and dinner Monday through Saturday with cage free eggs, biscuits, pancakes, seafood, prime steak, veal, pastas & featuring 40 wines by the glass and 150 selections. Located just off West End at 102 -19th Ave S in the West End / Vanderbilt / Music Row / Midtown / Medical Center neighborhoods. Since 1987, casual fine dining with quality ingredients prepared and served by caring professionals.Open weekdays for Breakfast 8am-2pm. Lunch 11am-2pm Mon-Sun. Dinner starting at 4:30 Monday - Thursday and 5:00pm Friday and Saturday. Complementary Valet Parking for Lunch and DinnerShuttle offered for events at Tpac, Ryman, The Symphony, and Bridgestone with a 40$/ person check minimum. Must call restaurant to reserve shuttle seats. Requests made on Open Table may not be honored, due to limited seating.
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6. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville
4.6
Exceptional(3869)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • The Gulch & North Gulch
Booked 64 times today
Oak Nashville presents an innovative take on the classic steakhouse. Located in the heart of Music City, Oak Steakhouse offers a modern approach to steakhouse dining, serving farm-fresh dishes alongside steakhouse classics in a modern and intimate environment. Oak's menu highlights the restaurant's relationship with local farmers and purveyors. To complement the menu, Oak's expansive wine list features California Cabernet and Old World reds including a selection of Italian and Spanish wines, as well as an array of artisan domestic wines. The beverage program boasts classic, seasonal cocktails alongside local Nashville brews and both domestic and international beers.
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7. Puckett's Nashville
4.5
Awesome(3118)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 15 times today
Puckett's 5th & Church is a hot spot in Nashville. Known for its casual, comfort food and lively atmosphere, it's the go-to place for locals. Reviewers rave about the 'great food and service', 'fantastic live music', and 'amazing' atmosphere. The restaurant's history and commitment to 'real food, real people, and real fun' make it a favorite among locals.
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8. etch - Nashville
4.7
Exceptional(8521)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 61 times today
Featuring an array of global flavors and decadent desserts by Chef Deb Paquette and Pastry Chef Megan Williams, Etch is located in the ground floor of the Encore tower in Nashville's SoBro district. The restaurant is equipped with two private dining rooms, a full bar and an open kitchen with bar-style seating, allowing guests to interact with the culinary team. Lunch and dinner are available Monday-Friday, as well as dinner on Saturday. In her 13 years as Chef/Owner of Zola, Deb received accolades for Nashville's best chef and Nashville's best restaurant multiple times. Nashville restaurants are many, but Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations.The cuisine at Etch is complemented by our comprehensive wine list, featuring an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Guests can also enjoy our modern take on classic cocktails, along with a variety of eclectic beers and regional drafts.
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9. Deacon's New South
4.5
Awesome(2306)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 22 times today
Billed as a modern Southern steakhouse, Deacon’s New South will feature a prominent dry-aging room and an exposed kitchen setting with a wood fire grill, as well as two bars, an eclectic lounge and a private area that can be reserved for large parties. Though it was built in the 1950s, the building’s art-deco influences — such as brass and copper details and bold architectural patterns — will be incorporated into the sleek, industrial design of Deacon’s.
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10. The Diner - Nashville
4.2
Awesome(2498)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 20 times today
The Diner in Nashville is a hot spot due to its unique dining experiences on each of its six floors, offering stunning views of downtown Nashville. It has a great atmosphere, which is often praised in the reviews, and a varied menu ranging from traditional breakfast fare to mouth-watering steaks. The service is consistently high-rated, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.
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