Best Historic Restaurants in Music Row

22 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Valentino's Ristorante restaurant

1. Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(1998)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 20 times today

NEW LOCATION at 1808 HAYES STREET !!! Beautiful covered patio! Pasta, Steaks and Chops. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 27 years, a Nashville original, Valentino's Ristorante serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. Musicians, movie stars and movers and shakers all have touted Valentino's as the place for great Italian food, live entertainment and private events. Just ask Bill Gates, Robert Redford, Rascal Flatts and the Vice President of the United States. Buon appetito.

2. STATIONAIRY

4.2

Awesome(442)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 18 times today

Stationairy, serving brunch, dinner, and an array of wines and craft cocktails daily. Stationairy offers an epicurean journey in an open-concept space that honors the rich history of The Union Station. Complimentary two hour valet parking. We offer Brunch seven days a week from 7am - 2pm daily. Dinner from 5pm-9pm. Enjoy a live DJ during our Brunch on Sundays. We also offer live entertainment in our hotel lobby Mon - Sat beginning at 5pm.We look forward to serving you!!

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3. The Finch - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(605)

Price: Moderate

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 84 times today

Elegant restaurant nestled in the historic Union Station complete anchored with a craft cocktail center bar.

4. Geist

4.8

Exceptional(2293)

Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 66 times today

The Champagne Garden is first come first served. We will do our best to accommodate every request.Managing Partner- Freddy SchwenkGeneral Manager- Lindsey BertrandExecutive Chef- Ron BushbyExecutive Sous Chef- Connor Woodburn

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5. Skull's Rainbow Room

4.8

Exceptional(5007)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 44 times today

Reservation note: your table will be reserved for 1 hour and 45 minutes for parties up to 2 and 2 hours for parties up to 4. 2 hours and 15 minutes for parties up to 6. We cannot guarantee any specific table, view. All reservations are treated as independent reservations. Please make sure to arrive at your reservation time, we allow a 15 minute grace period, failure to arrive after that time will result in your reservation being considered a "no-show." *due to limited availability each evening any adjustments to reservations must be approved by management with a 24 hour notice, after that time we may not be able to accommodate any changes in your existing reservation. Strictly 21 and up after 9 pm. Any guest under the age of 21 prior to 9 pm must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. * for credit card transactions there is a 3.5% processing fee, you are welcome to pay in cash the evening of your reservation to avoid the fee.Kitchen closes at 11pm daily.

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6. Sinatra Bar & Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(1778)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 64 times today

Sinatra Bar & Lounge celebrates Frank Sinatra’s enduring cultural legacy with a distinctive, Rat Pack-era feel in the heart of Nashville’s historic Printers Alley. Located in Icon Entertainment & Hospitality's Southern Turf Building, Sinatra Bar & Lounge’s warm, intimate atmosphere features an extraordinary collection of Sinatra memorabilia as well as live music daily. A carefully-cultivated menu includes some of Sinatra’s personal favorites, prime steaks, traditional Italian dishes, an array of classic cocktails and more. Sinatra Bar & Lounge is a must for any fan of “Ol’ Blue Eyes." Don’t miss our Happy Hour menu at the bar every day from 4-6pm.Sinatra attire is business casual; no sleeveless shirts or open-toe footwear for the men, no offensive or political message on t-shirts, no sports apparel.* For credit card transactions, there is a 3.5% processing fee. You are welcome to pay in cash the evening of your reservation to avoid the fee.

7. Pinewood Social

4.5

Awesome(183)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 42 times today

Pinewood Social is a vibrant restaurant nestled in downtown Nashville's historic Trolley Barns at 33 Peabody Street. We pride ourselves on serving modern American cuisine infused with Southern flavors, offering a delightful range of breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Our diverse beverage program delivers everything from craft cocktails, draft and packaged beer, and wines by the glass and bottle. We also have a Crema Coffee outpost here in our Livingroom area serving some of the best coffee in Nashville.At Pinewood Social, we offer a distinctive array of entertainment options, featuring six beautifully restored bowling lanes, two inviting splash pools, and a charming bocce court. Our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience where delicious food, exceptional drinks, and lively entertainment seamlessly merge to delight our guests.

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8. The Standard at the Smith House

4.8

Exceptional(2384)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 38 times today

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.

9. City House

4.8

Exceptional(1638)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 27 times today

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

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10. Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(8917)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Midtown

Booked 55 times today

Housed in a glorious Southern mansion in the heart of Music City, Jimmy Kelly’s continues to be the standard by which all American steakhouses are measured. Founded in 1934 while the country was in the throes of the Great Depression and just one year removed from the repeal of prohibition, Jimmy Kelly made a promise to himself and his diners. Simply put, he would serve a great steak, a generous portion of whiskey and insure the service was always attentive. Making good on that promise has been the cornerstone of the restaurant’s success and enabled it to survive and flourish. Now over 80 years later and operated by the third generation of Kellys, it has earned a reputation as one of the grand old restaurants not only in Nashville but the entire southeast. Come anytime and enjoy a great steak and a generous portion of whiskey!

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Chris
Nashville •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
The absolute best restaurant in Nashville! Recommend 14/10. So good - your grandparents will love it. Will go back time and time again.
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Valentino's RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Midtown
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4.9
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San Antonio •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our evening at Skull's was exceptional! The service was excellent from reservation to tab. The dinner & drinks were delicious, and the Burlesque was tastefully artistic and extremely enjoyable. Thank you to staff and talent for a wonderful birthday evening out. Highly recommended.
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Skull's Rainbow RoomPrice: Expensive• French American• Downtown / Sobro
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4.8
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Gary
Nashville •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We (6 of us) had a very enjoyable dining experience. The food was tasty. Proportions were perfect. All was well prepared. Note that even though you have reservations and show up on time, if at least a majority of your party has not yet shown up. you will not be seated. If you wanted to order a drink or appetizer, and sit at your table, that option isn't open.
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The Finch - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.6
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Dayna
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We were looking for a relaxing dinner with family where we weren’t rushed and we could talk and hear each other and that is exactly what we got. The atmosphere was nice and the food and service were good as well.
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STATIONAIRYPrice: Expensive• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.2
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Heather
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had the most wonderful time. Our server was very attentive and thoughtful. It was later in the evening with no new reservations coming in. We were super cold and she moved us near the fire place. Made the experience much better. Our meals were wonderful. I had the beef tenderloin and they did allow me to leave off the pepper sauce. My husband had the salmon and daughter had the lamb. Every dish we would get again. The ambiance were so nice. Every decoration placed perfectly. Loved it so much!
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GeistPrice: Expensive• American• Germantown
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4.8

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Valentino's Ristorante

2. STATIONAIRY

3. The Finch - Nashville

4. Geist

5. Skull's Rainbow Room

6. Sinatra Bar & Lounge

7. Pinewood Social

8. The Standard at the Smith House

9. City House

10. Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse

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