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1. Midtown Cafe
4.9
Exceptional(5056)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Midtown
Booked 48 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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2. The Chef and I
4.5
Awesome(3031)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Music Row
Booked 11 times today
Lunch at "The Chef and I" is packed full of flavor. Located in our "Backstage" area downstairs in a casual atmosphere, sit where you can see what's happening in our kitchen. Enjoy popular items like the smash burger melt, hot fish sandwich and roma crunch salad or indulge in the chef's favorites of marinated salmon and green chile chicken melt. The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. You can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table, an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville! Caramelized cauliflower, brussels sprouts, burrata and peaches, smoked elk rack, mojo Tennessee trout and black peppercorn steak our some of our current favorites. Farm to table cuisine with local and unique ingredients is what we are known for. Nashville's best!
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3. Amerigo - West End
4.6
Exceptional(3298)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Midtown
Booked 48 times today
Amerigo has been a Nashville staple for over three decades. We have shared countless meals and celebrations with multi-generations of families since 1991, and are proud to be the longest standing restaurant on West End Avenue! Traditional Italian pastas, pizza, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks span the menus for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Early bird specials are offered daily as well as gluten-sensitive versions of your favorite Italian dishes.
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4. Elliston Place Soda Shop
4.8
Exceptional(151)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Midtown
Booked 16 times today
We’re one part soda shop, one part meat-and-three, and one hundred percent bona fide Southern eatery. We cook each meal fresh from scratch daily, following time-tested recipes and honoring our founder’s meat-and-three legacy. Bring the kids around for a treat, grab lunch with friends, or drop by for a shake and fries. And did we mention the pies?
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5. Jasper's
4.3
Awesome(810)
Price: Moderate
• American • Midtown
Booked 10 times today
Jasper's is your neighborhood bar and restaurant, done better! Perfect for catching the game, happy hour, or brunch with friends, Jasper’s serves elevated bar fare in an open, lively atmosphere. The space is equipped with plenty of TVs, a grab and go market, shuffleboard, and other games to gather, play, eat, and drink. The wide-ranging all day menu features creative renditions of classic crowd-pleasers like wings, flatbread pizzas, salads, wraps, burgers, and hot chicken. For our thirsty friends, you’ll find a variety of boozy slushies, well-crafted cocktails, draft, and spirit-free cocktails at the oversized bar. Or, choose from a selection of 15 wines and local beers on tap, all offered for less during Happy Hour Monday – Friday from 4-6pm.
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6. Gathre
3.9
Excellent(161)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Midtown
Booked 11 times today
Residing within Nashville’s iconic Midtown neighborhood and steps from all the attractions, Gathre is a stylish & contemporary Italian restaurant, serving classic fare with modern twists. Our menu is influenced by the best ingredients rooted in the region. Serving breakfast 7 days a week, Gathre is known for our "Broadway Breakfast," a wholesome start to the day with your choice of eggs, meat, and toast with preserves. Pair with a latte from our very own Café Antler for the best breakfast in Midtown! Jump start your weekend with DJ Brunch every Saturday with bottomless mimosas and great menu items such as Hot Chicken and Waffle Minis, Avocado Toast and Mushroom and Brie Omelet. Weekend dinners just got better with Gathre's live entertainment! Join us from 6-10pm Friday and Saturday night paired with an espresso martini, burrata, and our apple mostrada pork chop. Gathre is the perfect place to gather(re) for a taste of Nashville.
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7. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Nashville
4.6
Exceptional(2735)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Music Row
Booked 72 times today
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Nashville, TN serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged. Business Casual Proper Attire Required Please. Kindly remove your hat when entering the restaurant. Thank you for not wearing: Gym wear or sweat pants, tank tops, clothing with offense graphics or language, or exposed undergarments, hoodies, ripped jeans and
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8. Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town
4.8
Exceptional(1660)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Music Row
Booked 19 times today
At Giovanni's you will experience creative Italian cuisine in a multi level, chic and relaxed atmosphere.
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9. North Italia - Nashville
4.6
Exceptional(1509)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Green Hills
Booked 85 times today
At North, we focus on what we do best: Italian from scratch. Enjoy any of our handmade pastas and pizzas, created with seasonal ingredients and inventive flavors. Or, try a different signature dish, prepared with our fresh flavors from the garden, farm, and sea. We’ve hand crafted seasonal cocktails that pair great with our food, creating a real modern Italia experiences perfect for any occasion.
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10. Blue Aster
4.4
Awesome(325)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 7 times today
Offering an innovative twist to modern American cuisine, the restaurant’s seasonal menus focus heavily on a farm-to-table approach, sourcing most of the ingredients from local and regional purveyors and farms, along with a selection of fresh seafood and a variety of local ranch steaks. Blue Aster serves daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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  • ConcettaVIP
    Nashville •86 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Absolutely one of the best dining experiences we've had in a long time. We booked our reservation on the spur of the moment as we had other dining plans that we bailed on because the restaurant was overly touristy and noisy and ridiculously priced. Midtown Cafe saved our evening. We are pescatarians so it is always a challenge finding more than one seafood entree on menus these days, so we were thrilled to have a variety of seafood items to choose from. We started with the mussels as an appetizer, which was cooked perfectly. My husband ordered the sea bass and I had the trout. Both dishes were delicious and artfully prepared. Cocktails were excellent and priced fairly. Our server, Carol was phenomenal. A true five star pro -- attentive, friendly and totally on top of everything. The cozy ambiance made for a perfect evening. We are grabbing some friends and coming back very soon.
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    Midtown CafePrice: Expensive• Southern• Midtown
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    4.9
  • AmberVIP
    Nashville •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My all time favorite restaurant. Love the atmosphere and the staff is amazing!
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    The Chef and IPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Music Row
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    4.5
  • Heidi
    Nashville •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Our 1st experience @ Amerigo was excellent! We booked a table to celebrate my daughter’s 22nd birthday. When traveling downtown parking seems to be a challenge however Amerigo offers free parking! I was pleased to see a variety of options including a separate lunch menu with smaller portions available. They offer a courtesy Gelato for special occasions which is a nice touch & delicious! We will book again when in town! Thank you Amerigo for a really nice time!
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    Amerigo - West EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown
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    4.6
  • Kristin
    Kansas City / Kansas •2 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Nice waiter, quick service, family friendly, TVs to watch sports.
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    Jasper'sPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown
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    4.3
  • Ginny
    Nashville •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 1, 2024
    We always love visiting this restaurant. It has wonderful food, service is great, and just has cozy vibes.
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    Elliston Place Soda ShopPrice: Moderate• Southern• Midtown
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    4.8

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