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Central Bar + Kitchen, Nashville, TN

Central Bar + Kitchen

4.1
4.1
50 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Central Bar + Kitchen is a modern social hub near Vanderbilt University that welcomes locals, Nashville Travelers, and the campus community. Our guests are smart and stylish, so we never slack on delivering an excellent, energetic experience.



Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 p.m.


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Thu 6:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (615) 340-5127

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Amanda Dlguas

  • Neighbourhood

    West End

  • Cross Street

    25th and West End

  • Parking Details

    Parking Validated

  • Entertainment

    Live music Monday through Saturday from 4pm-8pm . Listen to great live music while enjoying wonderful food and drink specials.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Longest Happy Hour Ever

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Mon - Fri - 4:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Sat - 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    Join us at Central Bar + Kitchen after your meeting or after a busy day of work for the Longest Happy Hour Ever! From 12 - 5pm Monday through Friday, enjoy a half-off draft/glass of wine or a specialty cocktail for only $10. We look forward to seeing you there!

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Hot spot

  • Nashville

    Great for fine wines

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Great for scenic views

  • Nashville

    Good for special occasions

  • Nashville

    Lively

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Hot spot

  • Nashville

    Great for fine wines

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Great for scenic views

  • Nashville

    Good for special occasions

  • Nashville

    Lively

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  1. Firedancer

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful Mothers Day experience - fantastic buffet and bottomless mimosas!
  2. JasonS

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Our waitress and service were excellent. The food was disappointing and the live music was not good at all.
  3. StevenS

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Very mediocre. Long wait for food that was cold and greasy. They were out of 2/3 of the items we wanted. Great ambience - but that's about all.
  4. DaleF

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    There was live music which could be a nice touch but it made a dinner conversation a struggle.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was just ok. It was normal bar restaurant quality, including the service. The Shishito peppers were amazing…. That was the exception. Had I known it was inside the hotel, I probably wouldn’t have gone. Booked off of open table and didn’t see that aspect of the space.
  6. MarieClaire

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stayed at the Marriott and this is their Restaurant and bar. Sunday night is very slow here and we are early because we attended Ryman theatre! We love seafood and they had a red snapper and a Salmon! We shared this and was plenty for both! It was so delicious and beautiful over a bed of Aguilar with grilled asparagus. Very much a surprise! Had a beautiful patio but last night was windy and chilly in Nashville! Very hip atmosphere and nice employees! We’ll go back for sure!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    The bar was not open and the kitchen closed 15 mins into our reservation.
  8. AliJohn

    Amarillo

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were very short-staffed when we arrived, but Connor the bartender knocked himself out to give us great service. The tomato bisque was amazing and the chicken adobo salad was great. The salad was made even better, though, by the super cool way they present it. My daughter declared the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich "bring a tear to your eye good." Highly recommend this great lunch spot.
  9. floridagalinnaples

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We live in Nashville and decided to try this restaurant because it came back in a search for gluten free options. We were pleased they had gluten free bread and knowledgeable staff. The options were limited, though. We decided on burgers that were tasty and safe but pricier than we would normally pay for burgers. The wine, however, was good and reasonably priced for what we got. The live music was an extra bonus.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Overall a good experience. Drinks were a bit overpriced. Food was average for price. Not extraordinary but not bad either.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service were fantastic! We were seated right next to the live music, so it was a bit loud.
  12. GirlsNight

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Pretty disappointed...tried to do the $25 Winter Wonderland deal and they said even though it was raining they could bring it inside..we get there and they said no...the deal was not ready so had we had known we probably would have gone elsewhere. The server didn't know too much about the menu and seemed confused the whole time. I believe it is a newer place and they're working out the kinks but it was a pretty disappointing evening.
  13. Steph

    Orange County

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, Service, and music were all fantastic! Thank you for making it such a great trip.
  14. India

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    First I would like to say this is the HOTEL restaurant, so when you’re looking for it it’s in the hotel. Next I would like to say my waitress was very nice and attentive and did a great job. Towards the end of dinner there was a random man who made us feel like he was rushing us out of the restaurant. He offered to get us the dessert we ordered to go because they were running behind and that was odd because at no point did we say we were in a hurry. Now the dessert we ordered, warm chocolate cake, was not warm. It felt directly out of a package it wasn’t even slightly warm. It needed to be microwaved for 30 seconds. The fact the whipped cream on top didn’t melt at all should have let them know it was warm. The steak had no flavor but the French fries were good. Ask for the jalapeño aioli on the side as a dipping sauce. The deviled eggs were the best part of the meal.

    Central Bar + KitchenResponded on October 31, 2022Thank you India for your feedback. We take pride in giving outstanding service and we’re saddened to see we missed the mark. Your detailed review will make us better. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

  15. DonnaD

    Wilmington

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had brunch at the bar and it was wonderful. Live music that was not overwhelming & the voice talent was really good! I will definitely go back.

    Central Bar + KitchenResponded on October 31, 2022Thank you for your kind words, Donna. We’re grateful for your feedback. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we’re glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. We look forward to the next time we’re able to serve you again. Have a wonderful day!

  16. JenniferB

    Milwaukee

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service! Fantastic blueberry cosmo and the Nashville hot chicken was hot!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very cute atmosphere, it is located inside a hotel but they let us right in!
  18. RobP

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The space was great. Roomy and open. My layered salad was fantastic. My wife ordered the peppered bacon Benedict. Her eggs weren’t poached but hard boiled. The young lady playing the guitar and singing was wonderful. July 3, 2022.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. My daughter and I shared a burger and it was fantastic. We also ordered 2 deserts and shared those as well. They were both good. There was live music from local artists. Staff was friendly

    Central Bar + KitchenResponded on August 11, 2022Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm glad you and your daughter enjoyed everything so much, especially the music! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thanks! Courtney Steck CBK GM

  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Went to grab a quick dinner while visiting my son on campus at Vanderbilt. I made a reservation and was seated right away. Got a burger and swapped out the fries for salad. Food was good - typical burger. Not too many people around because of the time of year.

    Central Bar + KitchenResponded on October 31, 2022Thank you for your kind words! We’re grateful for your feedback. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible service to tour guests, and we’re glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. We look forward to the next time we’re able to serve you again. Have a wonderful day!

  21. Taylor

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot off the hidden path. Food/drinks were excellent for brunch. I'll be back!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Central Bar and Kitchen was a great pick for brunch! Both my husband and I felt our portions were appropriate for the price we paid and they were delicious as well! We will definitely return on our next trip to Nashville!
  23. Bobby

    Louisville

    28 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 13, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Though it isn’t a typical in-hotel restaurant (no Marriott burger), it certainly isn’t worthy of being a standalone entity. The food was simple, bland, uninteresting, and simply “plopped on a plate” rather than plated with care or pride. The service was the minimum to be expected.
  24. Bonjour

    Baltimore

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Nashville hot chicken sandwich was delicious - and not too hot for an "out of towner."
  25. Rick

    Atlanta Metro

    233 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    233 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Mediocre is the word that comes mind about my dinner here. And why doesn't the listing just come out and say it's in the Marriott hotel? It would have been a lot easier to find. The manager and my server were good, but the menu is uninspired and the food was just ok.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    The food took a very long time to come out, an hour+ and then was very cold. The steak was extremely burnt. And our waiter let us know the kitchen had been having issues and we will get our meal refunded. The manager came by and offered us free drinks - so we thought for the inconvenience. However after we enjoyed our drinks, he let us know we could not get our meal refunded. After asking to speak with another manager he gave us the business card of someone who could not and would not be able to help the situation according to the waiter. After receiving the correct business card from the waiter we gave the original card back and promptly left. Making sure to still tip our waiter since it was never an issue of payment, just service. Easily one of the most unprofessional services I’ve encountered. People see black women & automatically think we can’t afford nice things. Very disheartening especially during BHM.
  27. CrystalM

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We gathered here for a taste of Nashville hot chicken for my birthday and restaurant week. Food was satisfactory and service was fair our waiter was super nice.
  28. JennyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Manager was amazing and so was the service! Recommend strongly!!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    152 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great place to celebrate a special occasion!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    This place has a lot of potential but sadly seems to be affected by the staffing problems everyone is facing. Our server was nice and tried to be helpful but our drinks took forever and the food was lukewarm. That being said, it wasn't really all that bad, and we still managed to enjoy our meal and have a good time. We opted for the Valentines day appetizers which were delicious. The Lamb lollipops stole the show and were hot and crispy versus the bison meatballs which tasted good, but we're cold. How the lamb was warm and the meatballs cold on the same plate, was perplexing. For enteees, we got the NY Strip and the Salmon dishes. Our friends got the Burger and the Seafood Linguini. All were very good. We ordered wine with our dinner and had to ask for them when we were almost finished with our food. It took another 5-7 minutes for them to come. So, again, we enjoyed ourselves but would give feedback that the service missed the mark and the problems could be improved with quicker service to ensure food was not cold and drinks accompanied the food as ordered. Overall, we still would recommend this restaurant with hopes that they'll make improvements in this area.
  31. RaeB

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    I really hate to complain about service during these times but server was rude. We felt we were inconveniencing her. Food was overpriced for lackluster food.
  32. Alicia

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2021

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    I made a reservation for 10 am and when I got there, they said they don't accept reservations for breakfast. They sat us within 20 minutes which was fine. The server was very short and seemed in a hurry. Possibly they are understaffed. I didn't realize this was a hotel restaurant until after I made the reservation otherwise I would have picked something else.
  33. GaryP

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2021

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Good tool over an hour and I all 4 of our meals came out cold. Sent them back and the next 4 meals came out Luke warm. Horrible value for your money. Nothing but excuses.
  34. ANDREAL

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2021

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    With 6 people (a party of 4 and a party of 2) in the restaurant it took 15 minutes to seat my party of 2 for our reservation. After finally being seated for brunch we ordered mimosas and coffee. We attempted to order pancakes but were told there weren't any, we attempted to order waffles but were told there weren't any, we attempted to order their french toast but were told there weren't any. We decided to leave. The manager was gracious enough to comp our drinks, thank you.
  35. DogMom

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2021

    overall2food1service2ambience2
    The food was gross. It came out cold, there was no flavor to it, and it made you not want to eat it after a couple of bites. The server was run ragged because there was no other servers inside so service was a bit slow, but understood. I would never go back, that’s for sure.
  36. KevinK

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2021

    overall3food2service3ambience1
    This place has taken a hit since the pandemic. The menu on-line is not even close to what they serve today. The bar is fine as a hotel bar, but plenty of other much better places in Nashville to go.
  37. KenC

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2021

    overall2food4service4ambience3
    Apparently they’re having issues in the kitchen . It was 45 minutes before our salad arrived only to then have our dinner served five minutes later which was lukewarm. They were out of the one wine I had ordered. The waiter was very apologetic and comped us desserts. There was no one else in the restaurant so it wasn’t like they were busy. I hope they can get it together.
  38. AndreaM

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2021

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The dining portion was fine but I was disappointed that the hotel/restaurant does not validate parking as is stated when I made the reservation. The restaurant had no idea what I was talking about - and the hotel would not honor my request.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2021

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great! Burger was amazing.
  40. brightones4

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2021

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Our waiter/bartender tried his best but was working alone for most of our visit. He was very friendly and made great cocktails but was really struggling to wait on the entire dining room solo. The appetizers were AMAZING - deviled eggs, and crab hush puppies. Divine. The ambiance was...hotel-ish. The main course...shoe leather steak. The other choice was salmon which was not bad. I think there was a third choice of a quinoa bowl, but that was it for main entrees. We were looking for a fancy night out, but due to Belmont graduation we were unable to make reservations within a 15 mile radius of Nashville, save for this place. Should have stayed in Hendersonville.

FAQs

Central Bar + Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 340-5127.

Central Bar + Kitchen is rated 4.1 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 p.m.


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Central Bar + Kitchen

2555 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    25th and West End

  • Neighbourhood

    West End

  • Hours of Operation

    Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Thu 6:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Parking Validated

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Amanda Dlguas

  • Entertainment

    Live music Monday through Saturday from 4pm-8pm . Listen to great live music while enjoying wonderful food and drink specials.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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