Best Casual Restaurants in Midtown

70 restaurants available nearby

1. Midtown Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(5077)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Midtown

Booked 21 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.

2. Gathre

3.8

Excellent(164)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Midtown

Booked 3 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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3. Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town

4.8

Exceptional(1673)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Music Row

Booked 5 times today

At Giovanni's you will experience creative Italian cuisine in a multi level, chic and relaxed atmosphere.

4. Evelyn's

4.3

Awesome(168)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 3 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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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Nashville

4.5

Awesome(2744)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Music Row

Booked 29 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

6. Jasper's

4.2

Awesome(814)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Booked 4 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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7. Elliston Place Soda Shop

4.8

Exceptional(151)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Midtown

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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8. The Finch - Nashville

4.5

Awesome(707)

Price: Moderate

• American • The Gulch

Booked 63 times today

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

9. Blue Aster

4.4

Awesome(327)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 4 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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10. Sinatra Bar & Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(1852)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 38 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.

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schuylar
Nashville •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Midtown is the best restaurant in Nashville. Always love coming here ♥️
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Midtown CafePrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Midtown
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4.9
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KelleyVIP
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The steaks never disappoint! Great meal with very attentive serving. Celebrated a birthday and they made him feel special.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - NashvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Music Row
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4.5
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StephenVIP
Nashville •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Date night and Giovanni’s was an excellent choice. Food, service and ambiance was excellent. Manager came by twice to make sure everything was perfect. Live piano music was a plus to the evening.
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Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid TownPrice: Expensive• Italian• Music Row
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4.8
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anna
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Fantastic Christmas breakfast! We enjoyed it and hope to come back soon
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Evelyn'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.3
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Stefany
Nashville •18 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 27, 2024
Ordered the Thanksgiving take home pack and I can’t say enough good things about it. The packaging was great (sturdy and easy to reheat in the oven), absolutely everything tasted amazing - you could really tell they didn’t take any shortcuts cooking the food, the quantity was very generous, and the overall variety was exceptional. I will definitely do this again and will certainly make a point to come into the restaurant as well based on how great everything was here. Really amazing!
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GathrePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Midtown
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3.8

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70 restaurants available nearby

1. Midtown Cafe

2. Gathre

3. Giovanni's Ristorante - Mid Town

4. Evelyn's

5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Nashville

6. Jasper's

7. Elliston Place Soda Shop

8. The Finch - Nashville

9. Blue Aster

10. Sinatra Bar & Lounge

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