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Midtown Cafe
Price: Expensive•Regional American (Southern)•4.9(5,145)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.
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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.Elliston Place Soda Shop
Price: Moderate•Regional American (Southern)•4.8(156)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?
Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(9,034)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!Fleming's Steakhouse - Nashville
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(1,704)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. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
E3 Chophouse | Nashville
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.2(1,365)Located at 1628 21st Avenue South at the corner of Wedgewood Avenue and 21st Avenue, the 13,000-square-foot restaurant spans three stories, and features expansive space for dinner, private events, and a rooftop bar.Blue Aster
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.4(343)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.
Commons Club Kitchen and Bar
Price: Moderate•Regional American (Southern)•4.3(271)Serving as the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels Nashville, Commons Club offers an interactive experience with three distinct spaces inviting locals and hotel guests alike to eat, drink and explore Music Row. The Kitchen boasts an open-style kitchen concept and dining room including an exclusive chef’s table. Guests can enjoy an elevated mix of small plates, craveable entrées and sides available for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. The Bar offers thoughtfully crafted cocktails, a curated wine selection and a menu of bites. Adjacent to the bar is The Shag Room, a swanky space with a southern twist that features wrap-around tiered seating and a fringe ceiling installation evoking an enjoyable setting for both travelers and locals.Jasper's
Price: Moderate•American•4(820)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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- LLindaNashville •6 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoHad dinner during restaurant week. We ordered from that menu which included 3 courses. I had the Caesar salad, pork tenderloin and coconut cake. The pork was very tender and absolutely delicious. It came with mushroom risotto which was delicious as well. My husband had the saltimbocca chicken, lemon artichoke soup and brownie with ice cream. He loved his choices too. Our service, Carol, explained the special menu and the wine pairings that went with it. We very satisfied with our meal.More infoMidtown CafePrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Midtown•4.9
- JJennyEdinburgh/Midlothian •6 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFood was impeccable. The seafood dishes had a copious amount of seafood in it. It was the first time there for both of us and we will definitely be back.More infoAmerigo - West EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown•4.7
- NNicolaNashville •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGiovanni’s has been one of my favorite restaurants since 2016. The food, drinks, and service has always been of the highest quality. I’ll be back soon again!More infoGiovanni's Ristorante - Mid TownPrice: Expensive• Italian• Music Row•4.8
- EEvelynHouston •6 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoNice atmosphere. Great food... good service. They dont take cash, so be prepared to pay with a card.More infoEvelyn'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown•4.4
- DDavidVIPTampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoExcellent service from Catherine. Food was perfect.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - NashvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Music Row•4.5
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Discover Midtown
Nashville, like every big city, has its own Midtown. Boasting a fantastic nightlife and dozens of wonderful bars and restaurants, Nashville's Midtown is the place to be in Tennessee. Midtown promises excellent contemporary restaurants, pubs, steakhouses and ethnic cuisine from French to Italian, South American, and Asian. They also feature a deluge of places to get your Southern comfort food fix. If you're a fan of spicy food, there are a number of Cajun restaurants that dish out crazy good seafood and barbecue. Maybe you're looking for a great cocktail during a night on the town? Midtown has a slew of bars, pubs and taverns that can satisfy your need for Tennessee's famous whiskey.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Midtown is White Castle - Nashville - Broadway
The best vegetarian restaurants in Midtown are Midtown Cafe, Amerigo - West End and Valentino's Ristorante
The restaurants with the best service in Midtown are Bombay Palace, White Castle - Nashville - Broadway and Valentino's Ristorante
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Midtown are White Castle - Nashville - Broadway, Elliston Place Soda Shop and Valentino's Ristorante
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