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- SMSharonMNashville •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe stepped into etch and was greeted with the aroma of bacon! Yes bacon. Our experience was wonderful, lovely server who guided us thru the menu and specials! Lamb meatball plate was beautiful with wonderful flavors. Really enjoy the use of fresh fruits in the main dishes. Dessert was the pear tart and it was amazing. Will definitely return.More infoetchPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.8
- KWKatelanWAtlanta Metro •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 2, 2023Hands down the best food experience we have ever had!! The food was too tier as well as the service. Emma was very knowledgeable and provided us with excellent hospitality. Would 10000% recommend to anyone! The magic show after dinner was mind blowing. It was overall the most incredible experience we have had! Thank you, House of CardsMore infoHouse of CardsPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown•4.8
- JJensenNashville •1 review5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023This place was great for dinner. Not too busy when we went and the service was super fast. All the employees were great and super friendly. Live music was also great.More infoThe Hampton Social - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerNashville •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023The absolute best food in nashville to treat yourself to on an evening out.More infoChurch and Union - NashvillePrice: Expensive• American• Downtown•4.5
- BButtersNashville •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023We celebrated our anniversary here after many recommendations and had a wonderful experience. Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating. The smoked old fashioned was the best we’ve ever had. We had a wonderful time.More infoEddie V's - NashvillePrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.8
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Downtown. Our customers recommend House of Cards, Sinatra Bar & Lounge and Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville
As of December 8, 2023 there are 77 restaurants in Downtown. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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