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Midtown Cafe
Price: Expensive•Regional American (Southern)•4.9(5,269)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.
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Shuttle 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.Elliston Place Soda Shop
Price: Moderate•Regional American (Southern)•4.7(170)We’re one part soda shop, one part meat-and-three, and one hundred percent bona fide Southern eatery. We cook each meal fresh from scratch daily, following time-tested recipes and honoring our founder’s meat-and-three legacy. Bring the kids around for a treat, grab lunch with friends, or drop by for a shake and fries. And did we mention the pies?
Evelyn's
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.6(220)Evelyn’s is a love letter to classic Americana — a dining experience that evokes nostalgia while capturing the art of modern cuisine. With dishes as aesthetically pleasing as they are delectable, the seasonal menu is infused with flavors of the South and highlights bountiful local ingredients. An art-filled oasis with a retro, cosmopolitan-like vibe, Evelyn’s offers something for everyone. Whether meeting for a business breakfast, catching up over an Instagram-worthy brunch, or celebrating a sophisticated dinner on the town, Evelyn's is the newest all-occasion destination in the lively West End neighborhood.Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse
Price: Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(9,117)Housed in a glorious Southern mansion in the heart of Music City, Jimmy Kelly’s continues to be the standard by which all American steakhouses are measured. Founded in 1934 while the country was in the throes of the Great Depression and just one year removed from the repeal of prohibition, Jimmy Kelly made a promise to himself and his diners. Simply put, he would serve a great steak, a generous portion of whiskey and insure the service was always attentive. Making good on that promise has been the cornerstone of the restaurant’s success and enabled it to survive and flourish. Now over 80 years later and operated by the third generation of Kellys, it has earned a reputation as one of the grand old restaurants not only in Nashville but the entire southeast. Come anytime and enjoy a great steak and a generous portion of whiskey!
Fleming's Steakhouse - Nashville
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(1,734)Your Nashville Fleming's is located on West End Avenue, across from Centennial Park and in front of Vanderbilt Stadium. Fleming's in Nashville is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.Thistle & Rye
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.6(87)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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- DDannyNew Orleans / Louisiana •14 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoHidden gem, great food for a great value. A must try for visitors on a budget.More infoMidtown CafePrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Midtown•4.9
- CCHUCKVIPNashville •23 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAlways love Jasper’s. One of the friendliest staffs at any restaurant. Great atmosphere, warm and inviting with a great menu to boot. And a great happy hour!More infoJasper'sPrice: Moderate• American• Midtown•4.3
- AAliUtah •1 review4.0Dined 3 days agoWaitstaff was friendly, however the waitress we were seated with was not familiar with the menu and was less than attentive. The food at Ruth Chris is always stellar so there’s that and we did not let it ruin our special dinner.More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - NashvillePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Music Row•4.6
- HheatherVIPNew York City •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFood was delicious. The restaurant is lovely. The service could not have been better. The valet, Jayden & Chandler, did a great job and were very professional.More infoEvelyn'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown•4.6
- MMaddieJacksonville / Northeast Florida •11 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFood portions were incredible and the service was phenomenal.More infoAmerigo - West EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown•4.6
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Discover Midtown
Nashville, like every big city, has its own Midtown. Boasting a fantastic nightlife and dozens of wonderful bars and restaurants, Nashville's Midtown is the place to be in Tennessee. Midtown promises excellent contemporary restaurants, pubs, steakhouses and ethnic cuisine from French to Italian, South American, and Asian. They also feature a deluge of places to get your Southern comfort food fix. If you're a fan of spicy food, there are a number of Cajun restaurants that dish out crazy good seafood and barbecue. Maybe you're looking for a great cocktail during a night on the town? Midtown has a slew of bars, pubs and taverns that can satisfy your need for Tennessee's famous whiskey.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Midtown is Sitar Indian Cuisine
The best vegan restaurants in Midtown are Midtown Cafe, Gathre and Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse
The best vegetarian restaurants in Midtown are Midtown Cafe, Amerigo - West End and Jasper's
The restaurants with the best service in Midtown are Sitar Indian Cuisine, Bombay Palace and J. Alexander's - Redlands Grill - Nashville
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Midtown are Bombay Palace, J. Alexander's - Redlands Grill - Nashville and Valentino's Ristorante
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