The Standard at the Smith House

4.8

2416 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Charming

The Standard at The Smith House may very well be the best example of local Nashville flavor and service. The Standard Restaurant has been in operation since 2006 serving upscale Southern specialties complete with a full-service bar. Our townhouse was built in the 1840's and we are honored to be the current stewards of this fascinating work of architecture. We are located in the heart of Downtown Nashville, just blocks from the new Music City Convention Center and the famous Lower Broadway entertainment district. We are proud to offer some of the best steaks in town as well as fresh seafood and other items.

Our beautiful courtyard bar area is available with a dinner reservation for drinks before or after dinner.

Private dining

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(615) 254-1277
Website
http://www.smithhousenashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Joshua Swanson
Private party facilities
Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
Private party contact
Director of Events: (615) 254-1277

Location
167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
Downtown / Sobro
Cross street
Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
Parking details
Valet
Entertainment
Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fried Green Tomatoes$18.00
Lump Crab Meat with Caper Aioli, & Creole Mustard Remoulade
Lobster Dip$20.00
Smoked Gouda, Cheddar & Fennel
Snow Aged A5 Wagyu
Pickled Oyster Mushrooms & Rosemary Tallow Butter
- 2 oz.$50.00
Charcuterie Board$24.00
Local Cheese & Meat Assortment, Cornichons & House-Made Pepper Jelly
Calamari$18.00
Served fried with Cherry Pepper Remoulade
Filet Mignon Tartare$20.00
Shallots, Capers & Lemon Aioli

Soups & Salads

Lump Crab Bisque$14.00
Crème Fresh & Chives
Caesar Salad$15.00
Parmigiano-Reggiano & House-Made Croutons
Baby Iceberg$16.00
Bleu D'Auvergne Crumbles, Bacon, & Cherry Tomatoes
Spinach Walnut Salad$16.00
Baby Spinach, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Mandarins with Citrus Vinaigrette
Smith House Salad$15.00
Shaved Carrots & Watermelon Radish with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette

The Standard Signatures

The Standard Filet$68.00
6 oz. Filet Mignon with The Standard Sauce, Truffle Hash Cake & Fried Tobacco Onions
Grilled Rack of Lamb$52.00
Smoked Peach Preserves & Creamed Corn with Benton's Bacon
White Marble Farms Bone-In Pork Chop$48.00
Citrus Marinated with Mango Chutney, Roasted Petite Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus
Blackened Chilean Sea Bass$54.00
Roasted Corn and Peppers & Mashed Potatoes
Norwegian Salmon$45.00
Mango, Shrimp Ceviche, Grit Cakes
Low Country Shrimp & Grits$38.00
Creamed Corn with Weisenberg Grits & Benton's Bacon
Benton's Pasta Pomodoro$38.00
Grilled Chicken Breast or Shrimp, Penne Pasta, Benton's Bacon Cream Sauce
Pasta Primavera$35.00
Penne Pasta, Seasonal Vegetables, Marinara

The Butcher Block

All USDA Prime. Sauces: Red Wine Veal Bordelaise, Creamy Horseradish, Standard Sauce, Chimichurri, Jalapeno Vinegar | $4

Filet Mignon$63.00
8 oz. USDA Prime
Bone-In Tomahawk Ribeye$165.00
36 oz. USDA Prime
New York Strip$65.00
12 oz. USDA Prime
- 12 oz.$58.00
Boneless Ribeye$72.00
16 oz. USDA Prime
- 14 oz.$64.00
Oscar Style$19.00
2 oz. Lump Crab Meat, Hollandaise & Asparagus
Lobster Tail$40.00
5-6 oz. served with Clarified Butter
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$21.00
- 3 pcs.$21.00

A La Carte Vegetables

Creamed Spinach$13.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$12.00
Sauteed Asparagus$13.00
Bacon-Braised Green Beans$13.00
Loaded Mashed Potatoes$14.00
Creamed Corn$14.00
with Benton's Bacon
Macaroni and Cheese$16.00

What 2,416 people are saying

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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The Standard at the Smith House offers an enchanting dining experience set in a historic building, praised for its "impeccable service" and "outstanding food." Guests revel in the "cozy and intimate" atmosphere, with dishes like the "melt-in-your-mouth" filet and "phenomenal" sea bass. It's a must-visit for special occasions!

2,416 Reviews

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Amanda
VIP
Hawaii
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an amazing experience! Everything was 5 star. Our server was David and he was phenomenal. The tartar was the best we’ve ever tried. The history lesson of the building was so interesting and memorable. I’ll be telling everyone making the trip to Nashville to make a stop here to eat.
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tracy
VIP
Philadelphia
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very unique building. Lane is a friendly and accomidating bartender. Food is good. Will go back.
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Rhiannon
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fantastic. All of the wait staff are really kind, knowledgeable, and proficient. We had steak tartare, lobster dip, the standard filet, Caesar salad, crab bisque, peach cobbler, a skillet cookie, and the chocolate mousse. All of it was fantastic with the group favorites being the tartare, the cobbler, and the bisque. I literally cannot come to The Standard without getting the crab bisque. 10/10 We bring all our friends here.
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Carl
VIP
Greater Boston
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding!! We always visit the Standard when we’re in Nashville. Never disappoints.
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Connie
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great experience and excellent food and service highly recommend for a unique experience
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Jeshua
Alabama
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second trip to The Standard and it was outstanding! The food and service were top notch and we loved the unique experience of dining in the building. The history and ambience were excellent. I highly recommend The Standard at the Smith House!
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Julie
Washington DC
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Standard was an amazing experience, between the incredible space, the great staff and manager giving us a tour of the location. I had no idea that it was a large, gorgeous and historical as it was! Food was on point! Lobster dip was so delicious, The Standard Filet was amazing and then we were celebrating my son's birthday so he got a complimentary Skillet Cookie that was so yummy! I have already suggested this place to friends of mine. It is a must! And make sure to get a tour and learn all about the historical townhouse.
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Ricardo
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Standard thrives on the experience. We arrived early and spent some time at the bar sitting by the fireplace on a very cold January night. Exactly what was needed at the time. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and can prepare any drink. Service at the table was flawless, courteous and enjoyable. The food was amazing! Steaks prepared exactly to temperature and the side (specifically the potatoes) were delicious. Five stars and can’t wait to go back!
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Blayne
Minneapolis
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Highly recommended!
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Tim
VIP
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about The Standard at the Smith House is fabulous! The ambiance, the lighting, the people, the food - all great. The swordfish was cooked to perfection and was so good. The special apple pie for dessert was the best ever!
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The Standard at the Smith House is rated 4.8 stars by 2416 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Google Map for The Standard at the Smith House

167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
Neighborhood
Downtown / Sobro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Joshua Swanson
Entertainment
Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.smithhousenashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 254-1277
Private party facilities
Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
Private party contact
Director of Events: (615) 254-1277

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The Standard at the Smith House

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The 12 most beautiful Nashville restaurants to visit right now

Caesar Salad

New York Strip

Sauteed Asparagus

Starters

Fried Green Tomatoes$18.00

Lobster Dip$20.00

Snow Aged A5 Wagyu

Charcuterie Board$24.00

Calamari$18.00

Filet Mignon Tartare$20.00

Soups & Salads

Lump Crab Bisque$14.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

Baby Iceberg$16.00

Spinach Walnut Salad$16.00

Smith House Salad$15.00

The Standard Signatures

The Standard Filet$68.00

Grilled Rack of Lamb$52.00

White Marble Farms Bone-In Pork Chop$48.00

Blackened Chilean Sea Bass$54.00

Norwegian Salmon$45.00

Low Country Shrimp & Grits$38.00

Benton's Pasta Pomodoro$38.00

Pasta Primavera$35.00

The Butcher Block

Filet Mignon$63.00

Bone-In Tomahawk Ribeye$165.00

New York Strip$65.00

Boneless Ribeye$72.00

Oscar Style$19.00

Lobster Tail$40.00

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$21.00

A La Carte Vegetables

Creamed Spinach$13.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$12.00

Sauteed Asparagus$13.00

Bacon-Braised Green Beans$13.00

Loaded Mashed Potatoes$14.00

Creamed Corn$14.00

Macaroni and Cheese$16.00

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