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The Standard at the Smith House, Nashville, TN

The Standard at the Smith House

4.9
4.9
2452 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Joshua Swanson

What 2,452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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 remarkable dining experience in a historic setting, boasting "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "intimate ambiance," delectable steaks, and "amazing lamb and sea bass." Ideal for special occasions, this Nashville gem is described as "a must for a Nashville trip" and "highly recommended."
2,452 Reviews
  1. KarinD

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was incredible and we had an amazing waiter!

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  2. Josh

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was amazing. Server was knowledgeable and helpful. Food was incredible. Highly recommend this. I am from Nashville and this was my first time here. It might be my new favorite restaurant in all of Nashville.

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  3. Monica

    VIP

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the atmosphere! We sat in the bar. Food was good. Service was terrible. The bartender was our server, and it was a bad experience. We had to hunt him down for every single thing we needed. Unfortunately, not a great experience, so we won’t be back.

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    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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  5. John

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    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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  6. Fromforktomouth

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Standard is an original, classic, detail oriented supper club with a warm an inviting ambiance. The staff was amazing, each took pride in their position and task. We were treated as if we were long standing regulars. When in Nashville The Standard is a must!

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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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The Standard at the Smith House is rated 4.9 stars by 2452 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 29 times today
Google Map for The Standard at the Smith House

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

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Joshua Swanson
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