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Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville, Nashville, TN

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

4.4
4.4
4227 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
  • Good for groups
Located in the heart of the very trendy Gulch warehouse district, Sambuca is Nashville's only casually sophisticated restaurant with live music nightly and brunch Fri-Sun. Choose an intimate private booth for your dining experience or sip a martini in our bar where Nashville comes to see-and-be-seen. Enjoy live music seven nights a week that is as diverse as the New American menu, from classic rock, Blues, sultry vocals, crooners, jazz, and top 40. Happy hours start at 4pm weekdays and feature 1/2 price adult beverages and chef bites.
Looking for a location for your rehearsal dinner, corporate luncheon or networking happy hour? From 20-200 we cater to any size group. Contact our event department to book one of our private areas for your next party.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 248-2888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    James Reesor
  • Catering
    Entertaining groups of any size is one of our specialties. Let our staff plan your next corporate lunch, business networking happy hour, rehearsal dinner or social event; whether it's cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for 10, or a seated dinner for 200. Each of your guests will feel like a VIP! Sambuca is where Nashville comes for their parties and events. If you would like to speak with someone please call 615.577.2173 or immediate assistance.
  • Private party facilities
    Sambuca parties and events engage the senses through tantalizing food, gorgeous ambiance and rockin' live entertainment. Located in the heart of the trendy Gulch, Sambuca is the premier location to host any party or event in Nashville.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffani Reed: (615) 248-2888
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North Gulch
  • Cross street
    near 12th & Division
  • Parking details
    Valet Available Only during Dinner Services
  • Public transit
    The Green Line is a free bus that runs from 7am-11pm. (every 15-30 minutes depending on the time of day)
  • Entertainment
    live music seven nights a week and brunch on Saturday & Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Nightly Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:45 PM,Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    Sambuca, Nashville’s only rockin’ restaurant in the Gulch, features an diverse American menu and a variety of nightly live music. Relax with a cocktail and chef snack at the bar, or enjoy date night with live music; on the weekends, we kick up the energy and feature a variety of cover or danceable bands. From classic rock, southern rock, pop & top 40 hits to high-energy dance bands, we have music variety to fit any listener's taste. Check out the calendar for nightly tunes.

What 4,227 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sambuca Restaurant in Nashville promises an engaging dining experience with "great food" and "amazing live music." Guests appreciate the "warm ambiance" and exceptional service, often mentioning standout servers like Emerson and Cory. Though occasionally mixed reviews on menu changes, the overall atmosphere and entertainment create a lasting impression for many patrons.

4,227 Reviews
  1. Lew

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good Sound is amazing can hear and talk with a live band

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  2. Mark

    Nashville

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was awesome! Music is always great.

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  3. Shirley

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sambuca was the perfect date night! We were here on an anniversary trip and this was the perfect dinner spot. Music was lively and enjoyable, it wasn’t too crowded or loud, food was DELICIOUS (highly recommend the risotto and ribeye) and our server was super attentive and steered us to a dessert we wouldn’t have otherwise picked (trust me, eat the bread pudding!). Fantastic experience!

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  4. Jerald

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an experience! Came for our 20th anniversary and what an awesome time! Food was amazing, try the sea bass! Band was excellent! Great atmosphere, would come back for sure! Our waiter was awesome! Must try!!! Great service all around.

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  5. John

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Appetizers were great (crab dip and beignets - incredible) pork chop was decent, Mac and cheese was very good. Live Music was incredibly talented, just loud (as you would expect)

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    My risotto was cold and for that price and wait time, it should’ve been hot.

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  7. lou

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Only had a few hiccups with one meal..TJ was the best and very patient with our large group. Overall great experience.

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  8. Kayla

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience. Would 10/10 come back again from the great food, to the great service, to the great atmosphere!

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  9. Gabriela

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Okay service, only because the service didn’t acknowledge us until after 12 minutes. Busy night but also we were seated in a dark corner (2 seats)

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  10. Brian

    Nashville

    20 reviews

    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant was not busy. There were maybe 8 people including the two of us in the place and it took 40 minutes to get our order for brunch. Once we got the food, it was NOT good. There was no seasoning and everything was just warm, not hot. Lack of care on the prep of the food was highly evident. We will not be back.

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FAQs

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 248-2888.

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville is rated 4.4 stars by 4227 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 15 times today

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Google Map for Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

601 12th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    near 12th & Division
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North Gulch
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Available Only during Dinner Services
  • Public transit
    The Green Line is a free bus that runs from 7am-11pm. (every 15-30 minutes depending on the time of day)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Reesor
  • Entertainment
    live music seven nights a week and brunch on Saturday & Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 248-2888
  • Catering
    Entertaining groups of any size is one of our specialties. Let our staff plan your next corporate lunch, business networking happy hour, rehearsal dinner or social event; whether it's cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for 10, or a seated dinner for 200. Each of your guests will feel like a VIP! Sambuca is where Nashville comes for their parties and events. If you would like to speak with someone please call 615.577.2173 or immediate assistance.
  • Private party facilities
    Sambuca parties and events engage the senses through tantalizing food, gorgeous ambiance and rockin' live entertainment. Located in the heart of the trendy Gulch, Sambuca is the premier location to host any party or event in Nashville.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffani Reed: (615) 248-2888
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