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The Standard at the Smith House, Nashville, TN

The Standard at the Smith House

4.9
4.9
2449 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
The Standard at The Smith House may very well be the best example of local Nashville flavor and service. The Standard Restaurant has been in operation since 2006 serving upscale Southern specialties complete with a full-service bar. Our townhouse was built in the 1840's and we are honored to be the current stewards of this fascinating work of architecture. We are located in the heart of Downtown Nashville, just blocks from the new Music City Convention Center and the famous Lower Broadway entertainment district. We are proud to offer some of the best steaks in town as well as fresh seafood and other items.

Our beautiful courtyard bar area is available with a dinner reservation for drinks before or after dinner.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 254-1277
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Joshua Swanson
  • Private party facilities
    Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Events: (615) 254-1277
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Cross Street
    Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

What 2,449 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Good for special occasions

  • Nashville

    Steakhouse

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Good for special occasions

  • Nashville

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Standard at the Smith House offers a "phenomenal" dining experience in a "gorgeous historic" setting. Guests rave about "amazing service" and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like the sea bass and filet mignon. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it perfect for "special occasions" or a memorable night out.

2,449 Reviews
  1. Susan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a fantastic experience. Absolutely delicious meal and great service. Thank you Scott for taking good care of us.

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  2. John

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we entered the restaurant till the time we left was an awesome experience. Great selection of cocktails. Real neat bar area with interesting decor / history. Our waiters Alan & Anthony were very attentive making sure we knew the menu & being sure we have an awesome experience. We were seated in their Maker Mark room. The Seabass was our choice of entrée. Great choice! Amazing! Special occassion so we did order dessert, large chocolate chip cookie with ice cream, baked and served in a small iron skillet . Delish! If you can’t tell by now, we thoroughly enjoyed The Standard!!!

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  3. Richard

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting the Standard, good chance we will go again. The parking was convenient and made it very easy to get in and out of the restaurant and when downtown that is important. The food was great, service was great, and I do think it was a little pricey for the appetizers and desserts which seems to be the norm now for most better restaurants. The waiter and his assistant did a good job and did not rush us to finish, and we enjoyed that. If you haven't been i think its a must see place. Try it.

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  4. Carly

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved our time at the Standard! We got to our reservation early & had a few drinks at the bar before. The vibes were cool and cozy! Service and food was amazing! Will definitely be spending more date nights here!

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  5. Will

    VIP

    Tampa

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time, had a Great experience! Be back! NY Strip steak was fantastic

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  6. Allison

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful historical home. After dinner we went to the bar area which I highly recommend. Gorgeous ambience. The sea bass, creamed corn and the chocolate mousse are to die for!

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  7. Vanes

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been here two years in a row and have had the best food. Amazing service and a wonderful experience.

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  8. Jason

    VIP

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Standard at the Smith House was fantastic. The ambiance and rich history of this 200 year old house is amazing. Complimented by a great menu and excellent service make for a complete dining experience. Don’t forget to visit the Bourbon room with the largest collection of Makers Mark outside of Kentucky.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fabulous experience! The atmosphere, food, and our waiter were next level. It was one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. Alan was outstanding offering history, recommendations, and just was a pleasure. Highly recommend for a special occasion or just because! Loved it!

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  10. Carolyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The creamed corn side is a must!! We had the filet mignon and sea bass and both were excellent. Loved the bread pudding dessert with butterscotch and whiskey topping. Beautiful location and amazing service

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The Standard at the Smith House is rated 4.9 stars by 2449 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for The Standard at the Smith House

167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Joshua Swanson
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 254-1277
  • Private party facilities
    Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Events: (615) 254-1277
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