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1. The Chef and I
4.5
Awesome(3031)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Southern • Music Row
Booked 4 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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2. Park Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(1358)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Sylvan Park & Sylvan Heights
Booked 10 times today
Park Cafe is one of West Nashville's hidden gems, serving elevated American cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for nearly twenty-two years. Chef Jeffrey Martin crafts delicious daily specials from local, high-quality ingredients. With a talented kitchen and curated service, Park Cafe is sure to provide an excellent dining experience with local flair. Gluten-free & vegetarian options are available.Whether you're dining on our spacious, peaceful patio, at a high-top in the bar, upstairs in the bungalow, or in one of our main dining rooms, you'll be glad you chose Park Cafe for lunch, brunch or dinner. We can't wait to see you!P.S. Looking to book a private party? Please visit us on our parties page on our website or give us a call. We can't wait to make it special!
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3. Choy
4.8
Exceptional(52)
Price: Expensive
• Chinese • The Gulch & North Gulch
Booked 15 times today
Choy brings nostalgic Chinese American flavors utilizing local Tennessee ingredients by consulting Michelin-Star & James Beard Award Winning Chef Brandon Jew. Our signature Whole Roasted Peking-Style Duck is our crown jewel and is served in ceremony while our dining room boasts grand mid-20th century Shanghai art-deco design that transports you back to the Golden Age era.
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4. Music Row Bar & Grill
new
4.7
Exceptional(5)
Price: Moderate
• American • Nashville
Booked 8 times today
At Music Row Bar & Grill, we are committed to providing an inviting, upscale yet relaxed dining experience where culinary excellence meets genuine hospitality. Our dedication to sourcing the finest local and seasonal ingredients ensures that each dish is crafted with creativity, care, and passion. Our goal is to create an environment where guests can come together to savor exceptional food and drinks while enjoying meaningful connections. We aim to exceed expectations by delivering outstanding service and unforgettable flavors, making every visit a celebration of comfort and sophistication. Join us at Music Row Bar & Grill for a dining experience that combines the best of hospitality and culinary artistry.
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5. 404 Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(2439)
Price: Expensive
• American • The Gulch & North Gulch
Booked 4 times today
The 404 Kitchen elevates Southern cooking with fresh, local ingredients and modern European techniques. Chef Matt Bolus curates a menu that reinterprets classic dishes, offering a unique and comforting dining experience in Nashville's Gulch neighborhood.
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6. Evelyn's
4.3
Awesome(167)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Midtown
Booked 12 times today
Evelyn’s is a love letter to classic Americana — a dining experience that evokes nostalgia while capturing the art of modern cuisine. With dishes as aesthetically pleasing as they are delectable, the seasonal menu is infused with flavors of the South and highlights bountiful local ingredients. An art-filled oasis with a retro, cosmopolitan-like vibe, Evelyn’s offers something for everyone. Whether meeting for a business breakfast, catching up over an Instagram-worthy brunch, or celebrating a sophisticated dinner on the town, Evelyn's is the newest all-occasion destination in the lively West End neighborhood.
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7. The Farm House
4.7
Exceptional(2417)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 1 time today
We are a southern Restaurant & Bar (Best Happy Hour in Nashville) with a touch of Italian. Chefs Trey Cioccia & Robert Compton have been working side by side for 17 years. We are located directly across the street from the Schermerhorn and one block from the Bridgestone Arena, Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Ascend Amphitheater. We are a casual laid back restaurant, with a bar that makes y'all feel at home. We have Happy Hour every day (at the bar) and valet parking on Fridays and Saturdays. If you wake up hungry on the weekend, we serve Brunch and all you need to drink Mimosa's
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8. Valentino's Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(2009)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Midtown
Booked 3 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.
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9. The Study at Nashville City Club
5.0
Exceptional(6)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro
*Read below for special event detailsThe Nashville City Club has moved to 200 2nd Avenue South, Nashville TN 37201 (corner of 2nd and Demonbreun). 1st Floor - The Study Bar (open to the public); 2nd Floor - private event spaces seating up to 200 people and 250 cocktail reception; 3rd Floor - Members Dining Floor (private, members only). Join us in The Frozen Study for handcrafted cocktails, full wine and beer list, and chef-curated menu of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees. *Call for bookings over 4 people (615)244-3693
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10. Drusie & Darr at The Hermitage Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(11)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 13 times today
The cuisine at Drusie and Darr by Jean-Georges reflects a passionate commitment to fresh, organic and local ingredients. The restaurant’s modern American menu changes with the seasons, focusing on artisanal and sustainable produce at its peak. Meat, fish and dairy are locally sourced, where possible, from humanely treated, pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics and hormones. In addition to offering the freshest and finest dishes, the design of Drusie and Darr features preserved 1902 Beaux-Arts details such as vaulted ceilings, original oak walls, and a partially open kitchen with modern twists and custom furniture by Thomas Juul-Hansen.

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