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Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing Nashville, Nashville, TN

Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing Nashville

4.5
4.5
52 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Southern)
Looking for a great place to eat and have fun? Have a large group wanting a reserved table in Nashville? Blu Ox Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place. Located at Bad Axe Throwing in Downtown Nashville, Blu Ox features a made from scratch Northwoods inspired menu with a Southern twist. Enjoy live music at our full bar with curated custom cocktails and local draft beers. All while enjoying the amazing atmosphere of the newest and largest axe throwing venue in Tennessee. Located in downtown Nashville, this location boasts amazing panoramic downtown skyline views and an outdoor patio. If your feeling adventurous join us before or after your meal to learn to be a Bad Axe as one of our entertaining coaches teaches you to throw axes and guarantees you will have an unforgettable axeperience. With over 9000 sqft we are perfect for everything from date nights, birthdays, showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, sales presentations, to large parties, team building, and corporate events.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Southern), American, Cocktail Bar

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–9:45 pm

  • Phone number

    (629) 203-6158

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Veteran, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Lewis Smith

  • Catering

    Completely customizable food, beverage, and axe throwing options. Contact our event manager at events@badaxenash.com

  • Private party facilities

    Tired of the same old team building or corporate events? Looking to try something new and fun for your next group get-together or event? Our space is perfect for any size group up to 350 people• 2 large connecting private rooms each with built-in AV presentation capabilities• private outdoor patio and outdoor throwing lanes• full music stage

  • Neighbourhood

    Nashville

  • Cross Street

    Fogg Street (Between 7th Ave S and Ewing Ave)

  • Parking Details

    Free Parking in lot (limited spaces), overflow parking on street and back alley

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 52 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. mesheldo

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked last minute for a huge group. Tyler was an excellent waiter and axe tutor. We all had a fantastic time! The Paloma was extra delicious.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The server was really bad we constant have to ask for stuff we need
  3. AnnaG

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was 11 AM on a Sunday and they7 were spraying the place with bug spray and the smell was overwhelming!

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on April 7, 2023I'm sorry about the confusion, Anna. We do not spray bug spray at all in our establishment. What you witnessed was one of our axe coaches spraying the axe target with water. Our restaurant is featured inside of an axe throwing facility. We spray every target with water once per hour to keep the wood soft. We're sorry that this ruined your experience.

  4. LauraD

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a lot of fun!!! They did so great with our larger group. Our server Adam was awesome!!! We visited with a bachelorette party and all the girls loved it!!! I would definitely go again!!!
  5. AnnaH

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was great! The cheese curds were awesome and our server was very nice. We loved it. We didn’t go ax throwing because we had other plans but it looked fun.

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on March 22, 2023Thanks for the 5 star review Anna. Cheese Curds are a house favorite.

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Out waitress was absolutely exceptional!!!!
  7. Hoosiers

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Ashley was very attentive to us and seemed like she wanted to hang out with more than bartend! Family friendly!

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on January 17, 2023Thanks for the review. We will let Ashley know her customer service was appreciated.

  8. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The experience was different but it was fun overall. We only went for drinks & Axe throwing . The drinks were pretty good & the bartender did well substituting ingredients for me. The birthday girl had a blast and that was the goal. The guy taking care of us was very chill & personable.
  9. FrankA

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great place for group outings. I would come back again.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall1food5service1ambience5
    Cook place with lots of potential, but our server forgot everything we asked her for.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    We had a blast!! Highly recommend for a fun evening.
  12. DavidR

    Nashville

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a group activity/event with some delicious food.

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on November 8, 2022Thanks for the awesome review David. Looking forward to your next visit.

  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall3food1service2ambience5
    Axe throwing was fun for all of us. Food was average at best and the service was poor. Go throw axes but eat somewhere else.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So much fun!
  15. KarenM

    Coastal Georgia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our family had such a fun time at Blu Ox at Bad Axe! We had a great server who was very helpful and encouraging for our axe-throwing experience. She was also very attentive to our needs and took great care of our party. Our 18-year-old, his friend, our 12-year-old and we, the parents in our 40s... ALL had a REALLY FUN time! We only wish we could have stayed longer to hear the live music. Had we not had a prior commitment we would have. The food was tasty, the axe throwing - fulfilling, and the memories... priceless!! We will definitely visit again and recommend to others! Thank you Blu Ox & Bad Axe!!!!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a really great time, although I realized I’m truly a bad axe thrower. Lol The food was good and we really loved the cheese curds and chicken tenders. We also had the chicken tacos, which was ok but I would say…needed more meat. So I would not order those again. Our waiter was really nice and attentive. I would definitely go there again.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a real neat thing to do! Service was great and we all had a blast.
  18. Loveforfood

    Nashville

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was such a fun Sunday nite! Our coach was fabulous. Showed us how to throw the axe and gave good pointers. Though busy, it was perfect for Sunday pm. I hear usually it's packed! My girlfriends & I had a great time!!
  19. MeganM

    Des Moines

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was good and the atmosphere was fun! Went on a Friday night and they had live music. Had a large group and they were able to accommodate that, good service!
  20. GeneL

    Nashville

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    It’s bar food but it was still very good. Great experience and fun was had by my entire party.
  21. GeneL

    Nashville

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Charged for an individual who was not throwing axes. Received a credit after reviewing my receipt and requesting an adjustment. A fun place to visit.
  22. HappyB

    Louisville

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had reservations for 8. They sat us at 2 different tables and told us we could put the table together ourselves. After sitting there for 15 minutes no one came to greet us or even take a drink order. We got up and left
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    They were short staffed and the food took FOREVER and when the food came out it was a few at a time over like 10 minutes. When it finally came it was mediocre. I wouldn’t recommend bringing a big group there. They were not prepared even though we made a reservation several days in advance. Not impressed.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was very fun
  25. BarryA

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Slow service and food very mediocre
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall4food1service5ambience5
    Very small portions of food . Fries and Tots were cold . Asked for hot and never received Axe throwing was great
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Valentine day
  28. MitchellB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good fun experience great date night cant wait to go again
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Awesome place. Great service!!
  30. BryannaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2021

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Kaci was great with us. She really coached us through everything and was very attentive. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves and will definitely be back whenever we find ourselves back in Nashville!
  31. TimothyWasHere

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2021

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Like a bowling alley but with axes instead of balls. We had a good time but Axe throwing was not our primary focus so we ended up wasting money on the axe lane. The location is staffed with friendly people and is clean and lively. But you really need to want to focus on throwing axes. Since we didn't focus on axing when our hour was up we paid our $100 for the lane plus our food and then kinda had to go. So in the end it would be an incredible location for avid axe throwers. - great staff - parking is limited in sketchy area of town - mixed drinks are mostly mix
  32. Nashgirl

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2021

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    It was a great time. Enjoyed the axe throwing. Didn’t go there for the food so the food was good enough. I would go back.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place! Great food and drinks!
  34. JacelynP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2021

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Our group had a blast at bad axe throwing. There were some menu items that weren’t available and our food and drinks took a long time, so that was disappointing. Overall, I would recommend it since we enjoyed it.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2021

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    We were visiting Nashville and wanted something fun for the kids and adults to do together…something out of the ordinary!! This place was PERFECT! Food was so so but the fun made up for it! Great serves and staff added to our enjoyment.

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on November 26, 2021Thank you for the review and glad you had a great time- yes it is a perfect activity for kids and adults to do together which is hard to find in Nashville. I apologize the food didn't live up to it's usual 5/5 - come back anytime and will make it up to you

  36. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    21st Birthday Everything was great! I just didn’t know the gratuity was already included so I double tipped. (There we’re only 3 of us on our ticket.)

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on November 26, 2021Thank you glad everything was great, gratuity is only automatic for parties of 8 or more (standard) . Please let me know so can correct. Thank you

  37. OpenTable Diner

    Baton Rouge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    We had a very fun time!

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on November 26, 2021Thank you !!! Come back anytime

  38. Rachel

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    The food was like bowling alley food. Not too good.

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on November 26, 2021Thank you for coming, and sorry you felt that way, but our menu does not have pizza and hot dogs like bowling alleys and is a made from scratch Northwoods inspired menu. I wish we could have made a better impression for you.

  39. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    21st Birthday

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on November 26, 2021Thank you for spending your 21st with us

  40. BryB

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2021

    overall2food3service3ambience1
    They only play loud heavy metal music. Good pickle chips. Very limited menu. Honestly if they would mix up the music and vibe I would recommend. There is a fantastic mural on the outside with country music stars holding axes, but only dark metal music was played when we came. Did not appreciate.

    Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing NashvilleResponded on November 26, 2021We greatly apologize that was your experience. Our music is on a scheduled program to include all popular music genres and dark metal is not on it- there must have been a playlist issue and would have been happy to correct immediately . We apologize our staff didn't notice.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing Nashville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (629) 203-6158.

Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing Nashville is rated 4.5 stars by 52 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Blu Ox at Bad Axe Throwing Nashville

648 Fogg St, Nashville, TN 37203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Fogg Street (Between 7th Ave S and Ewing Ave)

  • Neighbourhood

    Nashville

  • Hours of Operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–12:00 am Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 10:00 am–9:45 pm

  • Cuisines

    Regional American (Southern), American, Cocktail Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    Free Parking in lot (limited spaces), overflow parking on street and back alley

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Veteran, Women

  • Executive Chef

    Lewis Smith

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (629) 203-6158

  • Catering

    Completely customizable food, beverage, and axe throwing options. Contact our event manager at events@badaxenash.com

  • Private party facilities

    Tired of the same old team building or corporate events? Looking to try something new and fun for your next group get-together or event? Our space is perfect for any size group up to 350 people• 2 large connecting private rooms each with built-in AV presentation capabilities• private outdoor patio and outdoor throwing lanes• full music stage

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