Darfons Restaurant and Lounge

4.3

114 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Family owned and operated since 1989, Darfons Restaurant & Lounge has provided high quality service and homemade food in a warm, pleasant atmosphere.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily Hours: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday: Closed
Phone number
(615) 889-3032
Website
http://www.darfonsrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Todd Albertson

Location
2810 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Neighborhood
Donelson
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

French Baguette$5.00
with garlic-olive oil
Beef Tartare "Pittsburgh"*$18.00
Our version of the traditional. Pittsburgh seared raw beef on fried arborio rice croquette with arugula & roast garlic aioli
Maryland Crab Cakes$21.00
with arugula & lemon aioli
Antipasto Plate$17.00
burrata cheese, pepperoncini, olives, caper berries, roasted vegetables, tomatoes, asiago, pancetta, lavosh bread, evoo & white-balsamic reduction
Calamari$15.00
lightly fried, with marinara
Black Bean-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip$11.00
with pico de gallo & corn tortilla chips
Shrimp & Grits$15.00
sauté shrimp, fried cheddar grits & cajun pan sauce
Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks$10.00
with marinara
The Boursin Board$13.00
house-made boursin cheese, summer sausage, french baguette & accoutrements

Soup & Salad

Soup of the Day$9.00
Tomato Parmesan Bisque$9.00
Burrata$13.00
chopped romaine, onions, pepperoncini, tomatoes, lavosh bread, basil oil & white-balsamic reduction
Caesar$10.00
romaine, shredded parmesan, croutons & classic caesar of anchovies, lemon, garlic & egg yolk
Kale$12.00
rough chopped kale, tomatoes, onions, dried cherries, pecans, smoked gouda & orange vinaigrette
Summer$12.00
baby spinach, strawberries, crumbled blue cheese, mandarin oranges, walnuts, onions & white balsamic vinaigrette
Traditional$10.00
mixed greens, tomatoes, red onion, bacon, cheddar & croutons, choice of dressing {blue cheese, greek vinaigrette, honey mustard, orange vinaigrette, ranch, white-balsamic vinaigrette}

Steaks & Prime Rib*

Served with gold mashed potatoes (Gluten free, Vegetarian). We do not recommend nor guarantee steaks ordered 'medium well' or above

8 oz. Filet Mignon$36.00
With dijon-bordelaise sauce. Filet Mignon ordered 'Medium Well' or above will be butterflied, unless stated otherwise
6 oz. Filet Medallions Oscar$31.00
with crab meat, asparagus & béarnaise sauce
7 oz. Twice-Grilled Beef Tenderloin$30.00
with chopped mushrooms, smoked gouda & port wine demi-glace
12 oz. Black Angus Ribeye$35.00
with maître d'butter
Black Angus Roast Prime Rib
With au jus & creamy horseradish. Available after 3:00 pm
- 12 oz.$34.00
- 14 oz.$39.00

Steak Additions | Steak Toppings | Steak Sauces

Shrimp Skewer$10.00
Traditional Oscar$11.00
Two Maryland Crab Cakes$18.00
Blue Cheese Encrusted$3.00
Mushrooms & Onions$3.00
Saute Onions$3.00
Sauté Mushrooms$3.00
Classic Béarnaise$2.00
Dijon-Bordelaise$2.00
Maitre d'Butter$2.00
Port Wine Demi-Glace$2.00

Signatures*

Barbecue-Spice Seared Salmon$25.00
dry-rub barbecue salmon on smashed sweet potato, white barbecue-chopped kale & strawberry barbecue sauce
Maryland Crab Cakes with Lobster Cream$30.00
sauté gnocchi, onions, garlic, mushrooms & spinach, topped with lobster cream
Baby Back Pork Ribs$29.00
full slab slow cooked, brushed with our barbecue sauce, with parmesan-fried potatoes
New Zealand Lamb Chops
with gold mashed potatoes, sauté green beans & dijon-bordelaise
- 4 Chops$27.00
- 7 Chops$47.00

Main*

Seafood Linguine$25.00
shrimp, salmon & scallops sauté with linguini, roasted red peppers, mushrooms & white wine-lemon-garlic cream sauce, with parmesan
Grilled Double SMF Chicken Breasts**$20.00
on fried cheddar grits & asparagus, with balsamic-roast tomatoes & dijon-asiago brown butter sauce
12 oz. Bone-in Grilled Duroc Pork Chop$31.00
with gold mashed potatoes, sauté green beans, fried onions & port wine demi-glace
Seared Rare Ahi Tuna$24.00
with baked sweet potato, asparagus, sriracha aioli, wasabi sesame & 5-spice flat bread
Herb Grilled Pork Loin Medallions$20.00
on parmesan-fried potatoes & sauté green beans, with caramelized-garlic aioli & fried onions
Green Plate$16.00
baked sweet potato, sauté seasonal vegetables & almond-pesto
8 oz. Kobe Burger$16.00
american kobe beef on kaiser with sharp cheddar, jalapeno bacon, lettuce, tomato & pickle, with parmesan-fried potatoes
Voodoo Pasta$23.00
filet tips, chicken, andouille & shrimp sauté with penne pasta, onions, peppers & spicy cajun-tomato sauce, with parmesan
- Vegetarian or Vegan Voodoo Pasta$14.00

Sides

Traditional Salad or Caesar Salad$6.00
to accompany your entrée
Parmesan-Fried Potatoes$6.00
Mashed Potatoes$6.00
Fried Cheddar Grits$6.00
Sauté Garlic Green Beans$6.00
Sauté Mushrooms$6.00
Loaded Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Asparagus$8.00
with maître d'butter
Baked Sweet Potato$8.00
with brown sugar-cinnamon butter
White Balsamic Tomatoes$8.00

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

114 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Upscale dining experience/ reservations recommended. Grilled pork chop, steak, pumpkin pie all were absolutely perfect for my palate. Waiter was exceptional and knowledgeable when called upon for explaining certain food preparation. Good wine list.
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AshleyA
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I came here with my mom when she came into town and it was a good sit-down meal. We really enjoyed it but it may be heavy for a quick lunch. Next time, we we definitely choose as our dinner spot!
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Luvgourmetfood
Greater Boston
62 reviews
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our last stop before heading home and this was one of our favorites. My husband had chicken divinci which was fabulous. The filet was cooked superb and was very tasty. This restaurant will go on our list for return visits.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter was in town and I wanted to take her for a nice dinner without having to deal with downtown Nashville. This was perfect. Meal was very good, service was great, and I did not break the back. Very happy and will be back.
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FoodieGoodness
Nashville
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant is usually packed every time we drive by. Hey! we should go there and try it out was our thought on this evening. So we did. The ambiance of the restaurant was great. There was music playing throughout the restaurant at a noise level that you can easily converse without feeling like you are yelling over the music. We were seated promptly at the time of our reservation. The hostess seated us with food menus however she just laid down the bar menu without an explanation as to what they were. Our server was prompt and brought out our food in a timely fashion. My food was terrible while my guest food was "okay". The dish I ordered was the Cajun chicken/sausage/shrimp pasta. The chicken in my dish was not freshly grilled seasoned chicken nor was the shrimp. The chicken I was served tasted like it was boiled three days ago frozen and reheated without seasoning, just bland, tough, and rubbery. The entire dish was drowning in sweet Ragu sauce. There was no smokey Cajun spice to the dish at all. To add insult the dish was garnished with Texas toast, not homemade herb buttered Texas toast but the kind you get from Walmart in a box from the freezer isle. A huge thumbs down. Why they didn't use the fresh sliced french baguette that was brought to the table while we waited for our food as the bread for the garlic bread blows my mind. I would recommend the most basic Cajun spice recipe ( 1 part cayenne pepper, 1 part garlic powder, 1 part onion powder, 1 part paprika, 1 part salt, 1 part pepper, pinch of chili powder for smoke flavor, mix together and season meat and sauce liberally) and a fresh garlic spread recipe (minced garlic, butter, italian seasoning, salt and pepper-mix in a bowl and spread on the bread- toast for 4-7 minutes) Instead of Ragu sauce use heavy cream, a dollop of tomato paste and chicken broth for the sauce. I should have cook at home this night! We wont be back.
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MichelleP
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good recommendation from the hotel receptionist. Nice surroundings and good food
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E37214
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fun brunch gathering on the patio. Lovely selection of yummy champagne cocktails on special. David was a great server!
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DavidH
Montreal
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is okay, lots of garlic that covers up the taste of the food, so much that you actually feel a bit greasy after you are done. The service was excellent though, very attentive and well, the beer was cold.
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dmlmidi
Los Angeles
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I regularly visit Darfons when I am in Nashville. The kitchen is consistently great. This time, the Smokey Wings we're literally finger-lickin' good and the Ahi Tuna was melt-in-your-mouth tender and succulent. Both were wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We arrived at Darfon's at our 8:00pm reservation and we were told we still would have to wait 20 minutes. We waited for about 30 minutes and the hostess was somewhat rude. We were also bothered by watching people coming in from their cars, asking about the wait time, and getting sat before us. The environment was extremely noisy. The food wasn't terrible, but it was all way over seasoned and loaded with too many ingredients. If it were scaled back a little I feel like it would reflect the gourmet prices they have on the meals.
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Darfons Restaurant and Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 889-3032.

Darfons Restaurant and Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Darfons Restaurant and Lounge

2810 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37214

Additional information

Neighborhood
Donelson
Hours of operation
Daily Hours: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Sunday: Closed
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Todd Albertson
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.darfonsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(615) 889-3032

Darfons Restaurant and Lounge

Not available on OpenTable

Order delivery or takeout

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Starters

French Baguette$5.00

Beef Tartare "Pittsburgh"*$18.00

Maryland Crab Cakes$21.00

Antipasto Plate$17.00

Calamari$15.00

Black Bean-Pepper Jack Cheese Dip$11.00

Shrimp & Grits$15.00

Fried Mozzarella Cheese Sticks$10.00

The Boursin Board$13.00

Soup & Salad

Soup of the Day$9.00

Tomato Parmesan Bisque$9.00

Burrata$13.00

Caesar$10.00

Kale$12.00

Summer$12.00

Traditional$10.00

Steaks & Prime Rib*

8 oz. Filet Mignon$36.00

6 oz. Filet Medallions Oscar$31.00

7 oz. Twice-Grilled Beef Tenderloin$30.00

12 oz. Black Angus Ribeye$35.00

Black Angus Roast Prime Rib

Steak Additions | Steak Toppings | Steak Sauces

Shrimp Skewer$10.00

Traditional Oscar$11.00

Two Maryland Crab Cakes$18.00

Blue Cheese Encrusted$3.00

Mushrooms & Onions$3.00

Saute Onions$3.00

Sauté Mushrooms$3.00

Classic Béarnaise$2.00

Dijon-Bordelaise$2.00

Maitre d'Butter$2.00

Port Wine Demi-Glace$2.00

Signatures*

Barbecue-Spice Seared Salmon$25.00

Maryland Crab Cakes with Lobster Cream$30.00

Baby Back Pork Ribs$29.00

New Zealand Lamb Chops

Main*

Seafood Linguine$25.00

Grilled Double SMF Chicken Breasts**$20.00

12 oz. Bone-in Grilled Duroc Pork Chop$31.00

Seared Rare Ahi Tuna$24.00

Herb Grilled Pork Loin Medallions$20.00

Green Plate$16.00

8 oz. Kobe Burger$16.00

Voodoo Pasta$23.00

Sides

Traditional Salad or Caesar Salad$6.00

Parmesan-Fried Potatoes$6.00

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Fried Cheddar Grits$6.00

Sauté Garlic Green Beans$6.00

Sauté Mushrooms$6.00

Loaded Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Asparagus$8.00

Baked Sweet Potato$8.00

White Balsamic Tomatoes$8.00

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