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Midtown Cafe, Nashville, TN

Midtown Cafe

4.9
4.9
5118 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 Dinner

Shuttle 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 320-7176
  • Website
    http://www.midtowncafe.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Max Pastor
  • Catering
    No offsite catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At Midtown Cafe, we can seat up to 12 in a private dining room. Reservations are encouraged during prime time dining hours for breakfast / brunch / lunch or dinner. We will provide separate checks if requested.
  • Location
    102 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Cross street
    Between West End & Broadway on 19th Ave S
  • Parking details
    Self Parking 8am-10:30am 7 days a week Complimentary Valet parking all other times
  • Public transit
    At 19th & West End 50 yards from building. Free car parking around building 8am - 10:30am all 7 days. Complimentary valet all other times.
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Served Everyday 8am-2pm (** All Gluten Free Ingredients)

Egg Plates & Omelets

served with choice of Fresh Fruit, Home Fries or Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits; and choice of Biscuit, Toast or Whole Wheat English Muffin - Sub Gluten Free Bun +$2 - Sub Egg Whites +$2

  • Midtown Breakfast **$13.00

    Two Eggs Any Way served with choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swaggerty's Country Sausage, Turkey Sausage or Black Forrest Ham

    • Western Omelet **$16.00

      Ham, White Onions & Red Bell Peppers

      • Florentine Omelet **$16.00

        Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions a& Goat Cheese

        • NOVA Salmon Omelet **$19.00

          Nova Salmon, White Onions, Tomatoes & Goat Cheese

          • Build Your Own Omelet **$16.00

            Three Egg Omelet Including Three Ingredients

            • Huevos Tostada **$16.00

              Scrambled eggs with peppers, onions and chorizo on fried corn tortillas served with pico de Gallo, lime crema and a side of black beans and salsa verde.

              • Steak and Eggs **$36.00

                10oz Grilled Angus Eye of Ribeye w/ Truffle Butter and Two Eggs Any Way

                Biscuits & Such

                served with your choice of Fresh Fruit, Home Fries or Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits - Sub Gluten Free Bun +$2 - Sub Egg Whites +$2 -

                • Midtown Biscuits$15.00

                  Two Eggs Any Way with Cheddar Cheese and choice of Applewood Bacon, Swaggerty's Country Sausage, Turkey Sausage or Black Forrest Ham

                  • Fried Chicken Biscuits$18.00

                    Fried Chicken Tenderloin served with Two Eggs Any Way, Chipotle Aioli and Sausage Gravy - Also available "Nashville Hot" w/ Ranch

                    • Nashville Pig in a Blanket$18.00

                      Two Biscuits with Mild BBQ Dry Rub Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Two Eggs Any Way and sides of Alabama White Sauce and Country Gravy

                      • Biscuits & Gravy$13.00

                        Two Biscuits topped with Sausage Gravy served with Two Eggs Any Way

                        • Music City Eggs Benedict$20.00

                          Biscuit or English Muffin with Black Forrest Ham, Poached Eggs, topped with Hollandaise

                          • Fried Green Tomato Benedict$19.00

                            with Poached Eggs and Chipotle Aioli

                            Sweet Stuff & Small Plates

                            - Sub Gluten Free Bun +$2 - Sub Egg Whites +$2 -

                            • Avocado Toast$15.00

                              Whole wheat toast with smashed avocado and fried egg topped with Pico de Gallo, olive oil, cracked black pepper, and sea salt.

                              • Two Pancake Breakfast$16.00

                                served with Two Eggs Any Way, choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swaggerty's Country Sausage, Turkey Sausage or Black Forrest Ham

                                • French Toast$15.00

                                  topped with Jack Daniels Peach Compote and Whipped Cream

                                  • Sunset Grill's Original Nachos$19.00

                                    Baked in our own unique blend of cheese and spices serve with Grilled Chicken, Clack Beans Fresh Jalapenos and a side of Fresh Salsa

                                    • Bagel & Lox$19.00

                                      Nova Salmon with Cream Cheese, Capers, Red Onion ,and Tomato

                                      • Shrimp & Grits$27.00

                                        Blackened Shrimp tossed with bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and scallions served over stone ground smoked Gouda cheese grits

                                        Sides

                                        • Buttermilk Biscuit$2.00

                                          • Bagel & Cream Cheese$7.00

                                            • One Egg **$3.00

                                              served Any Way

                                              • Potato Home Fries$4.00

                                                • Smoked Gouda Grits **$4.00

                                                  • Fresh Fruit **$4.00

                                                    • Sliced Tomato**$4.00

                                                      • Avocado **$4.00

                                                        • Black Beans**$4.00

                                                          • Hollandaise **$4.00

                                                            • Alabama White Sauce **$4.00

                                                              • Sausage Gravy$4.00

                                                                • Applewood Smoked Bacon **$4.00

                                                                  • Swaggerty's Country Sausage Patties **$5.00

                                                                    • Turkey Sausage Patties **$5.00

                                                                      • Chicken Sausage**$5.00

                                                                        • Black Forrest Ham **$5.00

                                                                          no nitrites

                                                                          • Chorizo **$5.00

                                                                            • Nova Salmon **$16.00

                                                                              • Two Chicken Tenders$10.00

                                                                                • Pancakes$3.50

                                                                                  • One Pancake$3.50
                                                                                  • Two Pancakes$7.00

                                                                                Last updated: January 18, 2025

                                                                                What 5,118 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                4.9
                                                                                4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                                • 4.8Food
                                                                                • 4.9Service
                                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                • 4.7Value

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                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Midtown Cafe in Nashville offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious" food and "excellent" service. Guests rave about the "amazing" brunch, creative dishes like shrimp and grits, and the "fantastic" lemon artichoke soup. The atmosphere is described as "cozy" and "friendly," making it perfect for any occasion. Highly recommended!

                                                                                5,118 Reviews

                                                                                1. Jess

                                                                                  Unspecified

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Delicious food and great service! The open table was very helpful!

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                                                                                2. Roxanne

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  34 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  34 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We have dined many times at Midtown Cafe. It continues to be excellent in every way. We dined there on Valentine’s Night and so it was very busy. Our server gave us just the right amount of attention. From the meatloaf, to the pork chop to the Veal Piccata, all were served hot and perfectly seasoned. We even took some of their famous lemon artichoke soup home with us. Randy Rayburn is looking down from heaven and is very happy with his staff’s continued success.

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                                                                                3. Kerry

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Everything was excellent, but what made the experience truly special was the staff. From the friendly bartender to our server Sarah Jane (who was fantastic). Thank you!

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                                                                                4. Ruth

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  When we moved here 35 years ago, Midtown was a favorite spot. Still is! Our server was fabulous and the food was delicious! The only thing missing was Randy-but his spirit was everywhere! Thanks for a lovely time yet again!

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                                                                                5. Patti

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Wonderful Valentine’s Day lunch!! Amazing food and service and kudos to our server and valet who were exceptional!!

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                                                                                6. Stryker

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Music City stalwart with a menu of intriguing plates, combinations, seasoning, service and presentation. Midtown also respects, protects and burnishes the legacy of beloved and indefatigable raconteur Randy Rayburn. The staff is cordial, attentive, and responsive and it leaves you with the impression they are one big family. Kristine was fantastic this morning and emblematic of all who seat and serve you. I consider Midtown Cafe to be a convenient and terrific setting for a family occasion, to sit alone and dine at the bar, or to conduct a business meeting. I have done this often. Randy's greeting was always, "Welcome to our home." He meant it. Midtown continues to feel like home and there's a reason Nashville boasts The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at Nashville State. Special man, special commitment to pleasing his guests, and what impact he had on the community. For me, there's a magnetic pull to return. I do not resist it.

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                                                                                7. Jim

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Midtown hit it out of the park. Dinner was delicious and we were thrilled to have our favorite Amanda as our server. She is the best! We were not rushed and enjoyed every bite.

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                                                                                8. Jeff

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  20 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  It's always great when we have the opportunity to dine there; one of our favorite haunts! We ordered off the special Valentine's menu that they had all week. I thoroughly enjoyed the crab-stuffed grouper over a pilaf and asparagus, and my wife had the same experience with the short ribs. (She had some to bring home for lunch the next day!) Our server, Mathew, was attentive without becoming a helicopter and was helpful in deciding our entrées. As always, great place and the staff makes it such! Oh! And complimentary valet service, and they have shuttle busses to and from venues downtown!

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                                                                                9. Peter

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Food and service is remarkable!! John is the best! Thank you!

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                                                                                10. Jeff

                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Best brunch I’ve ever had. Staff was super friendly and everything was cooked to perfection!

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                Midtown Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 320-7176.

                                                                                Midtown Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 5118 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Midtown Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

                                                                                Make a reservation

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                                Booked 76 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for Midtown Cafe

                                                                                102 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross street
                                                                                  Between West End & Broadway on 19th Ave S
                                                                                • Neighborhood
                                                                                  Midtown
                                                                                • Hours of operation
                                                                                  Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Southern, Contemporary American, Continental
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Self Parking 8am-10:30am 7 days a week Complimentary Valet parking all other times
                                                                                • Public transit
                                                                                  At 19th & West End 50 yards from building. Free car parking around building 8am - 10:30am all 7 days. Complimentary valet all other times.
                                                                                • Payment options
                                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive chef
                                                                                  Max Pastor
                                                                                • Entertainment
                                                                                  No live entertainment.
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://www.midtowncafe.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (615) 320-7176
                                                                                • Catering
                                                                                  No offsite catering.
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  At Midtown Cafe, we can seat up to 12 in a private dining room. Reservations are encouraged during prime time dining hours for breakfast / brunch / lunch or dinner. We will provide separate checks if requested.

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