Best Contemporary Southern restaurants in Midtown

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Gathre

3.8

Excellent(86)

$$$$

• Contemporary southern • 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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2. Deacon's New South

4.6

Exceptional(2024)

$$$$

• Contemporary southern • Downtown

Booked 38 times today

Billed as a modern Southern steakhouse, Deacon’s New South will feature a prominent dry-aging room and an exposed kitchen setting with a wood fire grill, as well as two bars, an eclectic lounge and a private area that can be reserved for large parties. Though it was built in the 1950s, the building’s art-deco influences — such as brass and copper details and bold architectural patterns — will be incorporated into the sleek, industrial design of Deacon’s.

3. Thistle & Rye

4.2

Awesome(26)

$$$$

• Contemporary southern • Nashville

On the third floor of the Conrad Hotel Nashville at Thistle & Rye, guests can enjoy great live music on Fridays and Saturdays, an indoor-outdoor bar, large patio and windows overlooking bustling downtown Nashville. The menu features a beverage-centric concept highlighting globally inspired small plates.

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4. Nashville Underground

4.1

Excellent(584)

$$$$

• Contemporary southern • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

Boasting the largest and only double-deck rooftop on Broadway, NashvilleUnderground delivers an intimate experience where you can Drink, Taste and HearNashville. Nashville Underground celebrates the rich history of Music City combining all theelements that make Nashville so unique.

5. The Whiskey Shot

4.0

Excellent(83)

$$$$

• Contemporary southern • Nashville

Booked 3 times today

We offer an eclectic American menu focused on fresh flavors and southern classics in a beautifully restored historic building from the late 1800s. Nashville's home of Big Bang dueling pianos. Join us for weekend Brunch. Great food, live music nightly, five bars, shooting simulators, and multiple levels of entertainment to enjoy before or after dinner. It all adds up to a great night out in Printers Alley. Please note that dinner reservations do not include a table for the Big Bang show. Please book the Big Bang dueling piano experience if you would like to reserve a table specifically for the show. These reservations are frequently sold out.

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6. Kitchen Notes - Omni Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(1448)

$$$$

• Contemporary southern • Downtown

Booked 8 times today

Kitchen Notes is open and serving a new menu created by Chef Jon Welch, of course we still have our fresh biscuits. With recipes reminiscent of your Grandmother's kitchen, we create a southern style dining experience. With breakfast that includes Home Style Grits, Sourdough Pancakes, Pimento Toast and more to start off your day. For those of you looking for something on the healthy side of the menu we have Avocado Toast, Ancient Grains with Heirloom Tomatoes. Located inside the Omni Hotel, come enjoy Nashville's best breakfast.

7. Ole Red

4.4

Awesome(667)

$$$$

• Contemporary southern • Downtown

Booked 6 times today

Inspired by Opry member Blake Shelton’s clever, irreverent third-chart hit, “Ol’ Red,” Ole Red is a restaurant, live music venue, and retail space located at 300 Broadway in downtown Nashville.Ole Red Nashville boasts daily and nightly live music, private event space, and a rooftop overlooking downtown.We’re always itchin’ to have a little fun at Ole Red, so come on and sit down with a drink, a meal, some music, and maybe even a Blake Shelton sighting.

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Gathre

2. Deacon's New South

3. Thistle & Rye

4. Nashville Underground

5. The Whiskey Shot

6. Kitchen Notes - Omni Nashville

7. Ole Red

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