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Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville, Nashville, TN
Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville, Nashville, TN
Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville, Nashville, TN
Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville, Nashville, TN
Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville, Nashville, TN

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

4.6
4.6
4027 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU- Reserve tickets & seating on website: https://www.sambucanashville.com/
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Located in the heart of the very trendy Gulch warehouse district, Sambuca is Nashville's only casually sophisticated restaurant with live music nightly and brunch Fri-Sun. Choose an intimate private booth for your dining experience or sip a martini in our bar where Nashville comes to see-and-be-seen. Enjoy live music seven nights a week that is as diverse as the New American menu, from classic rock, Blues, sultry vocals, crooners, jazz, and top 40. Happy hours start at 4pm weekdays and feature 1/2 price adult beverages and chef bites.
Looking for a location for your rehearsal dinner, corporate luncheon or networking happy hour? From 20-200 we cater to any size group. Contact our event department to book one of our private areas for your next party.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 25 times today

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Private dining

Private dining

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 248-2888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    James Reesor
  • Catering
    Entertaining groups of any size is one of our specialties. Let our staff plan your next corporate lunch, business networking happy hour, rehearsal dinner or social event; whether it's cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for 10, or a seated dinner for 200. Each of your guests will feel like a VIP! Sambuca is where Nashville comes for their parties and events. If you would like to speak with someone please call 615.577.2173 or immediate assistance.
  • Private party facilities
    Sambuca parties and events engage the senses through tantalizing food, gorgeous ambiance and rockin' live entertainment. Located in the heart of the trendy Gulch, Sambuca is the premier location to host any party or event in Nashville.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffani Reed: (615) 248-2888
  • Neighbourhood
    The Gulch
  • Cross Street
    near 12th & Division
  • Parking Details
    Valet Available Only during Dinner Services
  • Public Transit
    The Green Line is a free bus that runs from 7am-11pm. (every 15-30 minutes depending on the time of day)
  • Entertainment
    live music seven nights a week and brunch on Saturday & Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Nightly Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.,Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
    Sambuca, Nashville’s only rockin’ restaurant in the Gulch, features an diverse American menu and a variety of nightly live music. Relax with a cocktail and chef snack at the bar, or enjoy date night with live music; on the weekends, we kick up the energy and feature a variety of cover or danceable bands. From classic rock, southern rock, pop & top 40 hits to high-energy dance bands, we have music variety to fit any listener's taste. Check out the calendar for nightly tunes.

What 4,027 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Hot spot

  • Nashville

    Hot spot

4,027 Reviews
  1. Makayla

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I went for brunch and it was amazing! I loved the opening act (I got a special bday shoutout) & super sweet staff. Me and my friends had a good time. I definitely recommend the lobster dip, top tier. Definitely coming back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great live band. Beautiful ambience

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  3. concert

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Emerson took great care of us. He is truly an asset to your restaurant. Kudos to him for making our evening special and for being so attentive.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    The Food was good but over priced for portions and drinks were expensive.

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  5. Anonoymous

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    All was good, however, I was very disappointed that the restroom were very smelly and not maintained.

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  6. Vanna

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The brunch was fantastic with delicious food and great entertainment. We were there to celebrate a birthday and had a large group. The performer was engaging and interacted with us. There was a variety of options to eat and the drinks were great! The service was outstanding, the waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and answered all our questions. We will definitely do this again!!

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  7. LEONARDC

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating a birthday, everything and everyone were awesome! Brittany, our server, was the best and very attentive!! Thank you Brittany!

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  8. GarretH

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Sambuca is a very nice restaurant. The food is amazing and the live music is very good. Casual dress

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love band! Food is always excellent. I got Chilean Sea Bass. Appetizers bruschetta we’re delicious,. Five star every time.;

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  10. KenD

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Nice, laidback atmosphere, foot was delicious and the entertainment was exceptional—smooth jazz.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great place for diner. We had brunch and it was a little dead atmosphere but food was still great!

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  12. ASHLEYG

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and music! Will definitely be back l! Thanks!

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  13. GregT

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place. The Band was incredible and the sound was perfect and I'm a 38 year veteran recording engineer. One in a million, all ages type of place.

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  14. BobW

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The music was excellent but a bit too much jazz notwithstanding the fact that it is "Jazz Night". It would be nicer for us if they were "predominantly jazz but I wanted so much to hear that young lady sing some traditional pop such as Whitney or Streisand or Sarah Vaughn. Just our opinion.

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  15. DebB

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Good food. Good music. Slightly disappointed that a dessert was not brought for my husband’s birthday celebration, as has been my previous experience. Otherwise, a good experience.

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  16. SaraN

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Was kind of empty but had a live band playing jazz. Food was ok ( nothing that amazing). Drinks were better . Nice location and good for large groups .

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it! Enjoyed the brunch and live music. Great service

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  18. ReginaA

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Overall a really nice dining experience. Great service and ambiance is perfect for date night or dinner with family and friends. Food was delicious except for my steak (this time)which tasted a bit gammie. We left before the entertainment started. We’ll be back and definitely worth checking out.

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  19. RobertM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was awesome as always. The band is phenomenal. We always love coming her in the weekends for the ambience

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  20. JeffNDanielleB

    St. Louis

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful place to enjoy lunch. The music was perfect. Our waitress was terrific; we wish we had gotten her name, but she was training another waitress then and still took excellent care of us. Her recommendations for what to eat were spot on. We definitely will be back when we are back in Nashville.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nashville native and this place is as good as the day it opened. Excellent service (thanks Sandra!) and food. My Paloma mocktail was excellent. Friday night entertainment was spectacular. Bravo all the way around.

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  22. LisaH

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and atmosphere are fantastic. TJ is a terrific server and catered to our every need. Thank you!

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  23. LizP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Food was awesome, portion sizes were just right, service was very slow.

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  24. DebbieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Sambuca was recommended by a friend, and it didn’t disappoint. The food and service was very good and the entertainment was spectacular! Minnie Murphy, Jennifer and JT made our dining experience awesome ! We could have listened to them all night!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, food was delicious! Waitress fast friendly, outstanding!

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  26. CliveB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Sambuca was great, music was different, and not too intrusive. food was the best we had in Nashville. The service was really outstanding and the waitresses were extremely helpful and patient when we requested a table to get a better view of the band, all told a really enjoyable experience

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  27. Robert

    Las Vegas

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Enjoyable meal and fantastic entertainment. Table was ready very shortly after our arrival. Service probably could have been more attentive. Regularly had empty water and cocktails took a bit too long to receive. I got the impression this wasn’t on the bartending staff. There were several large parties which could have explained it. Food was tasty and while somewhat expensive, hit the mark.

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  28. ChiamakaO

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! I came for my birthday with a group of friends. I will definitely be back!

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  29. RickD

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We come here often for celebrations - always great food and nice atmosphere with wonderful music.

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  30. Foodaddict

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The live music was a great compliment to our meal.

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  31. KellyP

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great spot for dinner & live music! The pork chop was amazing!!

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  32. Robin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Love the vibe and entertainment. The menu needs some work. The pork chop wasn't good at all and the side of mac and cheese was 👎🏽

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Locals celebrating an evening out with GREAT friends! The musical entertainment was phenomenal on 10/20 OMG! Always great food and strong drinks! The Lamborghini Margarita is a must have! 💕💕🫶🏽

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  34. JohnF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good food, reasonably priced and attentive waiter

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  35. DavidG

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The group playing smooth jazz during dinner was FANTASTIC. Loved them. All of dinners (pork chop, steak and shrimp) were prepared perfectly. We all had a wonderful evening.

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  36. TinaG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Ambience was different than I expected. Most of Nashville is vibrant. Bright colors and lights. Sambuca is subdued, intimate. Band’s music was chamber room, not country. A little loud. But was toned down upon our request. Service and food were outstanding!! Petite filet was like butter. Scallops were delicious. Prices were a little high. I would go again.

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  37. debssi

    Jacksonville

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, good, and band! Wonderful evening.

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  38. AshleighS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We really enjoyed all of the food and the live music! Would definitely go here again.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic meal with great food, fantastic service, and loved the music!!

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  40. BelindaL

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous. I had the chicken parm with the white sauce, best I’ve ever had. My friend had the snapper etoufee. She scraped her plate clean. We had the sopapilla cheesecake which was delicious and got the chocolate cheesecake to go. The presentation of everything was lovely. We had drinks at the bar before and bartenders were so friendly and accommodating. Let’s not forget the live music from Sarah J, what a smooth voice with awesome selections, just added perfectly to our dining experience at Sambuca.

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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
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 248-2888.

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville is rated 4.6 stars by 4027 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 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

601 12th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    near 12th & Division
  • Neighbourhood
    The Gulch
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Valet Available Only during Dinner Services
  • Public Transit
    The Green Line is a free bus that runs from 7am-11pm. (every 15-30 minutes depending on the time of day)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Reesor
  • Entertainment
    live music seven nights a week and brunch on Saturday & Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 248-2888
  • Catering
    Entertaining groups of any size is one of our specialties. Let our staff plan your next corporate lunch, business networking happy hour, rehearsal dinner or social event; whether it's cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for 10, or a seated dinner for 200. Each of your guests will feel like a VIP! Sambuca is where Nashville comes for their parties and events. If you would like to speak with someone please call 615.577.2173 or immediate assistance.
  • Private party facilities
    Sambuca parties and events engage the senses through tantalizing food, gorgeous ambiance and rockin' live entertainment. Located in the heart of the trendy Gulch, Sambuca is the premier location to host any party or event in Nashville.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffani Reed: (615) 248-2888
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