Best Historic restaurants in Midtown

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Gathre

3.8

Excellent(85)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 10 times today

**For groups and parties larger than 8, please email: caitlin.daly@concordhotels.com for booking***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. Skull's Rainbow Room

4.8

Exceptional(3915)

$$$$

• French / American • Downtown

Booked 60 times today

For parties of 7-12 guests, please email us at reservations@skullsrainbowroom.comFor parties of 13+, or for more information on booking your next event with us, please visit www.skullsrainbowroom.com/eventsOriginally opened in 1948, Skull’s Rainbow Room is the cornerstone of Nashville's historic Printer's Alley district, and is one of the most celebrated and acclaimed dining experiences in Music City. Signature craft cocktails masterfully created by skilled bartenders make Skull's THE craft cocktail bar in Music City. Our award winning dinner menu has resulted in numerous prestigious awards and recognitions from organizations including Condé Nast, OpenTable, Yelp and more. Savor the many delicious libations and enjoy live jazz bands featured nightly at Nashville's only downtown jazz lounge. Skull's late night burlesque show is on Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights, featuring Music City's loveliest dancers.

3. Geist

4.6

Exceptional(1810)

$$$$

• American • Germantown

Booked 25 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

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4. Sinatra Bar & Lounge

4.6

Exceptional(258)

$$$$

• American • Nashville

Booked 81 times today

Sinatra Bar & Lounge celebrates Frank Sinatra’s enduring cultural legacy with a distinctive, Rat Pack-era feel in the heart of Nashville’s historic Printers Alley. Located in Icon Entertainment Group’s Southern Turf Building, Sinatra Bar & Lounge’s warm, intimate atmosphere features an extraordinary collection of Sinatra memorabilia, several of Sinatra’s own paintings, as well as live music every day. A carefully-cultivated menu includes some of Sinatra’s personal favorites, traditional Italian dishes, steaks, an array of classic cocktails and more. Offering one of Nashville’s most unique and elevated entertainment experiences, Sinatra Bar & Lounge is a must for any fan of “Ol’ Blue Eyes." Sinatra attire is business casual; for ladies, dressy attire suggested. For gentlemen, collared shirts are preferred. No sports apparel, sleeveless shirts or open-toe footwear. No offensive or political message on t-shirts, please.

5. STATIONAIRY

4.4

Awesome(223)

$$$$

• American • Nashville

Booked 10 times today

Stationairy, serving brunch, dinner, and an array of wines and craft cocktails daily. Stationairy offers an epicurean journey from Executive Chef Brian Kersey in an open-concept space that honors the rich history of The Union Station. Complimentary two hour valet parking.

6. City House

4.6

Exceptional(1272)

$$$$

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 34 times today

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, sock sausage, and olives. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as creative and include everything from the fennel sausage to the clams, catfish, and garlic chili broth, to bread gnocchi. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

7. The Whiskey Shot

4.0

Excellent(82)

$$$$

• American • Nashville

Booked 12 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.

A photo of The Standard at the Smith House restaurant

8. The Standard at the Smith House

4.8

Exceptional(1952)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 23 times today

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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9. The Countrypolitan Bar & Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(125)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

The Countrypolitan Bar & Kitchen hosts authentic Nashville musicians in a fun bar and restaurant atmosphere within historic Printers Alley. Good Times are created with our local cocktails paired with a southern inspired kitchen and Americana, Blues, and Alternative country music.

10. Merchants

4.5

Awesome(3871)

$$$$

• American • Downtown

UPDATE: First floor bistro reservations are now available. Second floor steakhouse dinner reservations are now available.______________________________________________________Merchants is located in a historic building on the corner of 4th and Broadway in downtown Nashville that dates back to 1892. The building has been a myriad things, including a pharmacy, a wholesale drug company, and even a hotel. In 1988 it became Merchants restaurant. In 2010, the Goldberg brothers purchased the three-floor restaurant and gave it new life. The first floor bistro, with its black and white theme, features a lively atmosphere and casual cuisine. The second floor offers finer fare and a more intimate feel. The third floor is reserved for special events.

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Best Historic restaurants in Midtown

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Gathre

2. Skull's Rainbow Room

3. Geist

4. Sinatra Bar & Lounge

5. STATIONAIRY

6. City House

7. The Whiskey Shot

8. The Standard at the Smith House

9. The Countrypolitan Bar & Kitchen

10. Merchants

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