Best Contemporary American restaurants in Midtown

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Midtown Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(4089)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • West End

Booked 54 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. The Chef and I

4.3

Awesome(2591)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Midtown

Booked 12 times today

The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. Chris and Erica Rains grew the company from just the two of them to now more than fifty employees (family members) and many years of having the most amazing clients and customers in town! We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. Guests can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table and an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville Midtown! We are also able to accomodate walk-in guests in our lounge, backstage bar and other dining areas but there may be a wait depending on the day of week and time. Prime times are longer of a wait for walk-ins. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Any reservations canceled within 24 hours from date/time is subject to a $20 per seat charge. WE ALWAYS SAVE ROOM FOR YOU, PLEASE CALL 615.730.8496 FOR DAY OF AVAILABILITY

3. Gathre

3.8

Excellent(86)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Midtown

Booked 2 times today

*Please book DJ Brunch 2 weeks in advance, as it books up quickly*Residing within Nashville’s iconic Midtown neighborhood, Gathre is a stylish & contemporary American restaurant, serving classic fare with modern twists. Our menu is influenced by the best ingredients rooted in the region. Located steps away from historic Music Row, Vanderbilt University, Centennial Park and Downtown Broadway, Gathre is the perfect place to gather(re) for a taste of Nashville.Parties with more than 6 guests will not be able to split checks by items, only by equal amounts. Thank you for your cooperation.

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4. 1907 Urban Cookhouse

4.2

Awesome(90)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Midtown

Booked 1 time today

Fast-Casual, Not Full-Service. Open for Dine-in, Take out and Delivery. . Two outside patios. Open seating. Open daily for lunch & dinner. Weekend brunch. No reservations needed. Pet-friendly Patio. Beer, Wine & Select Mixed Drinks. PLEASE CANCEL RESERVATIONS NO LATER THAN 2 Hours in advance to allow us to fill spot with other guests.

5. Etch

4.8

Exceptional(7622)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Downtown

Booked 97 times today

Featuring an array of global flavors and decadent desserts by Chef Deb Paquette and Pastry Chef Megan Williams, Etch is located in the ground floor of the Encore tower in Nashville's SoBro district. The restaurant is equipped with two private dining rooms, a full bar and an open kitchen with bar-style seating, allowing guests to interact with Deb and her kitchen. Lunch and dinner are available Monday-Friday, as well as dinner on Saturday. In her 13 years as Chef/Owner of Zola, Deb received accolades for Nashville's best chef and Nashville's best restaurant multiple times. Nashville restaurants are many, but Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations.The cuisine at Etch is complemented by our comprehensive wine list, featuring an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Guests can also enjoy our modern take on classic cocktails, along with a variety of eclectic beers and regional drafts.

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6. The Mockingbird Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(2648)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • The Gulch

Booked 68 times today

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**

7. Geist

4.6

Exceptional(1814)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Germantown

Booked 34 times today

Set in a ca. 1900 blacksmith shop in Nashville’s historic Germantown neighborhood, Geist is a charming bar and restaurant opened in early 2018. Managing Partner- Freddy SchwenkGeneral Manager- Jillian WaggonerExecutive Chef- Alex NekhamkinExecutive Sous Chef- Harrison SmithSous Chef- Ron Busby

8. The Hampton Social Rooftop

4.5

Awesome(426)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Nashville

Booked 102 times today

===*Limited Food Menu Offerings.*======*All guests must be at least 21 years old to enter.===The Hampton Social Rooftop is a Dine & Party Experience.Coastal-inspired rooftop hotspot offering playful, modern, spontaneous delights of hand-crafted cocktails, our signature Rosé, and culinary creations. The Nashville Rooftop atop The Hampton Social evokes the feeling of cocktailing and socializing seaside. Find yourself overlooking Nashville with unobstructed scenes of downtown and enjoy an indoor/outdoor bar fixed with a retractable roof for cocktails, bites, and weekend brunch.===*Music Volume may not be suitable for those interested in an intimate dining experience.*===

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9. The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

4.5

Awesome(479)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Nashville

Booked 17 times today

The Rutledge Downtown Nashville is a modern American grill offering a wide variety of menu items from sushi to bone-in ribeyes, craft cocktails, incredible wine selections, and staff that give southern hospitality its meaning.

10. Josephine

4.7

Exceptional(3014)

$$$$

• Contemporary american • Nashville

Booked 37 times today

Chef Andy Little's inspired cooking and neighborhood hospitality.Open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday, and brunch on weekends.Reservations highly recommended. Please call the restaurant for parties larger than 5 people. 615-292-7766

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Midtown Cafe

2. The Chef and I

3. Gathre

4. 1907 Urban Cookhouse

5. Etch

6. The Mockingbird Nashville

7. Geist

8. The Hampton Social Rooftop

9. The Rutledge Downtown Nashville

10. Josephine

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