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42 Nashville Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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42 Nashville Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

by The OpenTable Team

Updated April 10, 2019

Whether you're taking mom out for a treat or enjoying a Sunday lunch with friends, these restaurants are perfect for Mother's Day. From kid-friendly favorites to brunch-worthy hotspots, we'll help you find the perfect place to celebrate.

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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville

4.9

4.9 (8042)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

The flagship brand of his growing, family of eponymous eateries, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse tells the story of his life. From the opulent interiors to the artwork & antique furnishings, every facet has a special meaning to the man himself. Now open in Nashville, TN, each iteration of these critically-acclaimed restaurants is rooted in the heritage of the original, yet each also tells a tale of its own, inextricably woven into the unique fabric of the community in which it resides. The most noteworthy element of the brand – and undeniably the key to its success – is The Jeff Ruby Experience, an all-encompassing philosophy embodying the very best U.S.D.A. Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Impeccable Service, Live Entertainment and Passionate Attention To Detail. These qualities and more create a total dining experience unlike any other. An experience we’re proud to bring to the great city of Nashville.

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LeslieVIP

Dined today

As always , our favorite pre-TPAC dinner spot. Great food , music and service. Always love seeing Max.

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Steak & Lobster

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4.8

4.8 (2828)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Green Hills

About the restaurant

Located in the Bedford Commons complex of the Green Hills neighborhood, etc. offers lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and dinner on Saturday. At the second, smaller version of sister restaurant Etch, Chef Deb Paquette incorporates her favorite spices, produce, and global recipes into the menus for an adventurous dining experience. The bar program offers a succinct wine list with selections from around the world, select craft beer, and an array of elevated craft cocktails.

The cozy 2400 square foot layout features simply adorned tables, comfortable banquette seating, a large inviting bar, along with plenty of open-air seating. Funky light fixtures, striking electric blue tile, copper and glass accents, and warm woods fill out the intimate space.

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Rae

Dined 1 day ago

This is my first time and it won't be the last! One of my new favorite places to eat great eclectic fun fusion food in Nashville! Everything about this restaurant works!

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Roasted Cauliflower Bowl

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Valentine's Day 2025

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Skull's Rainbow Room

4.8

4.8 (5072)

$31 to $50

French American

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

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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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Wow best of Nashville. Great atmosphere and food and the music was classy

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Chauhan Ale & Masala House

4.8

4.8 (5600)

$30 and under

Indian

The Gulch & North Gulch

About the restaurant

Spice it up at Chauhan! Devoted to creating a unique dining experience in Nashville’s bustling food scene, Chauhan Ale & Masala House is the highly lauded Indian restaurant from celebrity chef and TV personality Maneet Chauhan. Her Indian roots, zest for travel and affection for Southern cuisine have beautifully collided at Chauhan to offer a menu featuring globally-influenced Indian cuisine that highlights aspects of the culinary scene in India as well as Nashville, perfectly combining Indian fare with traditional Southern dishes. For locals, put Chauhan in your restaurant rotation. For tourists, no trip is complete without a visit to Chauhan. We're open 7 days a week for dinner and Brunch. We also have the perfect spot for hosting group events in our private dining room. From business lunches and corporate dinners to family gatherings and birthday celebrations, we have you covered! *For parties of 7 or more, please call for reservations.

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KarenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

As always, great food and service New try per server rec was chili oil naan bread…WOW AMAZING! Drinks, apps and entrees are super delicious. We always leave with left overs One of our favs as locals

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4.7

4.7 (6128)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

House of Cards is Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Located underground in a 10,000 sq. ft space, the venue offers an evening for guests unlike any other in the history of the South.
House of Cards celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails. Guests are encouraged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rare collections and be entertained by some of America’s top magicians. Complimentary tickets to magic performances in the showroom are included with purchase of a dinner entrée. Please, no outside bottles.

Reservations for parties of 6 or less can be made 14 days in advance through OpenTable. For parties of 7-12, please reserve 17 days in advance by emailing reservations@hocnashville.com.

Dress code strictly enforced. For dress code details, visit HOCNashville.com/reservations. No photography inside the restaurant. Reservations encouraged. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability and dress code.

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Mark

Dined today

We had an absolute blast! Went for our anniversary, and created lots of fun memories.

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Chilean Sea Bass

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4.8

4.8 (5334)

$31 to $50

Southern

Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill

About the restaurant

**We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with communication between OpenTable and our Table Management Software. Please use our website (urbangrub.net) to see our availability.

Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.

The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.

From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.

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DericaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Everyone was very friendly and attentive to our table. Shout out to Whisper who was an awesome staff member. She made sure everything was great. The Saturday and Sunday brunch is our favorite.

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Double Cut Pork Chop

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The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

4.7 (3185)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

The Gulch & North Gulch

About the restaurant

Modern Diner. Global Fare. Delicious Fun. This is The Mockingbird. Led by talented culinary duo executive chef / partner Brian Riggenbach and front-of-house extraordinaire / partner Mikey Corona, The Mockingbird offers a menu of comfort classics with a global twist and an ambiance of art deco diner whimsy. Walls are covered in beautiful custom-made wallpaper, painted tin tiles on the ceiling, windows open to two patios as weather allows and a larger-than-life mirrored bird sculpture overlooking the dining room. And then there’s the food and drink! Munch on a Mockingburger or Mac N Cheese (aka Feeling Grate!) while sipping an Old-Fashioned-ish or a Punchin’ Bag (ask about it – they are famous!). We also love hosting group events! We have a private dining room, an upstairs dining room and an enclosed patio, all perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties plus business lunches and corporate dinners. Y’all come see us! **Reservation cancelation policy is strictly enforced**

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PaulVIP

Dined 4 days ago

First time brunching at The Mockingbird, and it was amazing! Fantastic service and standout dishes. Those Buns Dough—brioche cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting—were the perfect start. Sweet, indulgent, and unforgettable. The Rise and Shine (pork belly fried rice with a fried egg) was packed with flavor, and the Tots Alot (tater tots topped with pork sausage gravy) was equally impressive. Amazing food and service—can’t wait to come back!

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4.1

4.1 (1183)

$30 and under

American

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Our local purveyor-driven dining experience embodies the art of passion and pays homage to our building's 1899 heritage through approachable farm-to-table Americana craftsmanship.

In-house smoked meats, local cheeses and breads, inspired craft cocktails, all in an environment that connects art, music and cuisine harmoniously.

Located on downtown's reopened and revitalized 2nd Avenue, steps off Broadways entertainment district and just below the historic Printers Alley.

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Scott

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

What a magical evening you planned for us! Our server was excellent. Everyone appeared to be having a good time. Food was perfect. No complaints at all and we cannot wait to come back for another experience!

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Maggiano's - Nashville

4.6

4.6 (7200)

$30 and under

Italian

Belmont / Hillsboro

About the restaurant

Join us for lunch or dinner at Maggiano's Nashville and savor the rich flavors of Italian-American dishes inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes. Nashville offers a wide range of events and attractions. Whether you want to attend a concert, golf, or visit historic destinations, Maggiano's is your place to wine and dine! Visit us at 3106 W End Ave. or book your reservation today!

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Nicole

Dined 2 days ago

The food was wonderful and the Signature drinks are great. Also great service!

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4.9

4.9 (5075)

$31 to $50

Southern

Midtown

About the restaurant

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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Elizabeth

Dined 4 days ago

Fabulous food - love the location and the casual but upscale feel. Always happy to see there is a “specials” menu in addition to the regular menu. Dale was an attentive and knowledgeable server! Just a great evening overall! Thank you MTC!

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Lemon Artichoke Soup

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Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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4.6

4.6 (5047)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Brentwood

About the restaurant

Mere Bulles offers superb food, outstanding service, and a beautiful setting. With a 'make it happen' attitude, our goal is always to exceed your expectations. Lunch can be in and out or a leisurely meal with important clients. Dinner is there for any special occasion or another perfect evening out.

Mere Bulles reminds you of what was once the grand manor house of Maryland Farms. In Spring and Summer, relax in our bright, cheerful Indoor Patio with its floor to ceiling windows. Surrounded by majestic old maple trees, the outdoor patio is the place to be when the weather permits. In Fall and Winter, cozy up to the fireplace for a great meal in The Living Room. We have eight inviting private dining rooms. which can be booked by phone or E-mail through our friendly and astute Events Staff. Join us for Sunday Brunch 9:30am-1:30pm.

For parties larger than 7, please call the restaurant @ 615-467-1945 or email us at info@merebulles.com

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LindaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It was a great night here. Mete Bulles is one of my go to places For years. I got a new waiter tonight that was wonderful. ( George, I think). I will for sure ask for him next visit.

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4.7

4.7 (5922)

$31 to $50

American

The Gulch & North Gulch

About the restaurant

Adele’s restaurant in Nashville is a partnership among Ken Levitan and Howard Greenstone of Red Pebbles Hospitality. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar, chef’s counter, and heated outdoor dining patio with umbrellas. The menu at Adele’s focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly and offers a wonderful weekend brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Adele’s provides free parking in the first 2 rows of angled parking spots located directly in front of our building (validation required). If our parking lot is full, we offer validated parking in the parking lot across the street (1207 McGavock St.) or the parking garage behind Adele's (1222 Demonbreun St.). Please see the host stand for validation!

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JenniferVIP

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

New Years Day brunch was a great experience. Buffet had an amazing selection of tasty items. Would highly recommend!!

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ROASTED CHICKEN

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Connors Steak & Seafood - Cool Springs

4.7

4.7 (4718)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Franklin

About the restaurant

Connors Steak & Seafood specializes in fresh seafood and premium aged steaks, as well as gourmet salads, pastas and more! Enjoy a memorable evening with friends and family in our well-appointed dining rooms, or stop by for the lunch you and your associates deserve. Our friendly service and flavorful fare will keep you coming back.

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Linda

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

We have eaten at Connors many times and have never been disappointed. The food is always prepared perfectly, the menu provides a great selection and the staff is always friendly and provide prompt and courteous service. We expect to be back soon!

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4.3

4.3 (1206)

$30 and under

Southern

Music Row

About the restaurant

Rooted in the traditions of regional cooking, Henley celebrates quality products made by American hands. That starts with the hand selected bourbon and Tennessee whiskey barrels that populate our drink program and extends to our rich appreciation for the bounty available in the American South. The atmosphere evolves as you move through the space: bright and breezy on patio, hushed and moody in Snooker. As for the inner sanctum--Henley’s coveted Rabbit Hole--well, you’ll just have to experience that for yourself.

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SarahVIP

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Henley is one of our favorite Nashville spots! We love it for brunch, dinner, and everything in between! Today was the perfect combo of great food & impeccable service, which is exactly what we were looking for.

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Snooker Private Dining

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Kitchen Notes - Omni Nashville

4.7

4.7 (1566)

$30 and under

Southern

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

We are very proud and excited about our upcoming Kitchen Notes Enhancements beginning November 8, 2024 through January 10, 2025, but you can be sure we will be serving all your favorite Southern Homemade favorites in BARLINES. Please still utilize open table to book your reservations. When we reopen January 11th you will see a new and improved look to our restaurant, but you can be sure we will still be serving all of your favorite Southern Homemade favorites and biscuits!

Kitchen Notes is open and serving a new menu created by Chef Jon Moore, of course we still have our fresh biscuits. With recipes reminiscent of your Grandmother's kitchen, we create a southern style dining experience. With breakfast that includes Home Style Grits, Nashville Hot Fried Chicken and more to start off your day. For those of you looking for something on the healthy side of the menu we have Avocado Toast, and a Southern Succotash.

Located inside the Omni Hotel, come enjoy Nashville's best breakfast.

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Nicola

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

We loved the Thanksgiving meal. The selection was great, the food was delicious and the service was fantastic. Well done!

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Fleming's Steakhouse - Nashville

4.6

4.6 (1687)

$31 to $50

Steak

Midtown

About the restaurant

Your Nashville Fleming’s is located on West End Avenue, across from Centennial Park and in front of Vanderbilt Stadium. Fleming's in Nashville is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out – we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. With premium Prime steak options on our Dinner Menu as well as best-in-class seafood and innovative plant-based options, we have something to offer everyone you are dining with.

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AngelaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful meal and great ambience. It is our favorite place for special occasions. We celebrated our anniversary, and they made a nice photo for us while we were there.

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Chocolate Lava Cake

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4.8

4.8 (2430)

$30 and under

French

West End

About the restaurant

The tradition of Southern France have stumbled across the heartbeat of American South at Chateau West, where intimate placement and unpretentious cuisine charmingly fulfill the Francophile in all of us. Chateau West is a gem tucked away off West End; you could almost miss it if it weren’t for the chateau like exterior. The ambiance, service, and menu offering reintroduce you to the favorites you’ve forgotten-and there’s real charm in that. Everything old is new again. Find a table for lunch or dinner and order up some classic French dishes such as Chateaubriand, Duck Chambord, Beef Bourguignon. Determined to maintain the utmost in quality, fresh baguettes are made daily and served with real European butter.

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Woody

Dined 7 days ago

What a wonderful surprise! Took my daughters (22 and 19) out for New Years Day dinner. They loved every minute and every bite! Andre was amazing. They now want to make it a tradition and return every year :)

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Puckett's Nashville

4.5

4.5 (3160)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Downtown / Sobro

About the restaurant

Founded in the fifties, people have been congregating at Puckett's for over half a century. We've updated a bit, added some recipes from our family and friends, and thrown in some great live music. But it's still Puckett's... nothing too fancy, but everything good. It's where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun.

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StaceyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wayne was very friendly and attentive. He had a great sense is humor, too. The food was good home cooking. Nothing fancy - eggs, bacon, grits, but all well done. This was our second visit and we would definitely return.

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Fried Chicken Club

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Chicken Fried Chicken

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Del Frisco's Grille - Brentwood

4.5

4.5 (2573)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Brentwood

About the restaurant

Del Frisco's Grille is a modern and stylish spin on the classic bar and grill, drawing inspiration from bold flavors and market-fresh ingredients. Our menu is a tempting mix of prime steaks, fresh seafood and twists on American comfort cuisine.

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Mark

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Excellent food - terrific service - as we celebrated the new year and a birthday in style! Don’t forget the coconut cream pie - it’s delicious!

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Coconut Cream Pie

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Tupelo Honey - Franklin

4.3

4.3 (2938)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Franklin

About the restaurant

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern Comfort Food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced, and always Southern.

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ShanaVIP

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

It was overall good. We had to wait a little. Food took a long time to come to table. The iced coffee that was ordered - was an issue. They didn’t have the ingredients - checked w us. Then didn’t bring the coffee for over 30 min (with modifications). They ran out of eggs so they asked if two of the dishes could be scrambled eggs instead of over easy. One person in the party said their dish was cold which was disappointing. The food was all very good and the waitress did a nice job. I think they may have been understaffed.

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Hoot & Holler Happy Hour

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