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1. House of Cards
4.7
Exceptional(6185)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 52 times today
House of Cards is Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Located underground in a 10,000 sq. ft space, the venue offers an evening for guests unlike any other in the history of the South. ​House of Cards celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails. Guests are encouraged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rare collections and be entertained by some of America’s top magicians. Complimentary tickets to magic performances in the showroom are included with purchase of a dinner entrée. Please, no outside bottles.Reservations for parties of 6 or less can be made 14 days in advance through OpenTable. For parties of 7-12, please reserve 17 days in advance by emailing reservations@hocnashville.com. Dress code strictly enforced. For dress code details, visit HOCNashville.com/reservations. No photography inside the restaurant. Reservations encouraged. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability and dress code.
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2. etch - Nashville
4.8
Exceptional(8616)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 30 times today
Etch is a foodie's paradise, with bold flavors and unique presentations that consistently impress. The restaurant is praised for its wide-ranging, creative menu, and its chef's attention to detail is evident in every dish. Reviewers rave about the excellent service, and the atmosphere is described as upscale yet relaxed. It's a place where you can savor the best of contemporary American cuisine, with an extensive wine list and modern take on classic cocktails to complement your meal.
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3. The Farm House
4.6
Exceptional(2435)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown / Sobro
Booked 16 times today
We are a southern Restaurant & Bar (Best Happy Hour in Nashville) with a touch of Italian. Chefs Trey Cioccia & Robert Compton have been working side by side for 17 years. We are located directly across the street from the Schermerhorn and one block from the Bridgestone Arena, Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Ascend Amphitheater. We are a casual laid back restaurant, with a bar that makes y'all feel at home. We have Happy Hour every day (at the bar) and valet parking on Fridays and Saturdays. If you wake up hungry on the weekend, we serve Brunch and all you need to drink Mimosa's
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4. The Catbird Seat
4.8
Exceptional(204)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Music Row
Booked 4 times today
The Catbird Seat is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant and culinary incubator that provides chefs a creative outlet in an interactive and open kitchen setting. With just 20 seats arranged around a U-shaped counter, guests are offered a front-row view of the chefs at work, crafting a 10-12 course tasting menu that evolves with the seasons.Currently led by Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava, the menu features a dynamic selection of dishes that emphasize sustainability and innovation. Drawing on ingredients preserved from past seasons, foraged finds, and items from their larder, Ortiz and Doubrava showcase their commitment to creativity, resourcefulness, and a modern approach to sustainable cooking.Since its opening, The Catbird Seat has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of GQ Magazine’s Best New Restaurants, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants, Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants, and Opinionated About Dining’s Top 100 North American Restaurants.
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5. Noko
4.9
Exceptional(1448)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • East Nashville
Booked 95 times today
Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.
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6. The Mockingbird Nashville
4.7
Exceptional(3211)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • The Gulch & North Gulch
Booked 71 times today
Modern Diner. Global Fare. Delicious Fun. This is The Mockingbird. Led by talented culinary duo executive chef / partner Brian Riggenbach and front-of-house extraordinaire / partner Mikey Corona, The Mockingbird offers a menu of comfort classics with a global twist and an ambiance of art deco diner whimsy. Walls are covered in beautiful custom-made wallpaper, painted tin tiles on the ceiling, windows open to two patios as weather allows and a larger-than-life mirrored bird sculpture overlooking the dining room. And then there’s the food and drink! Munch on a Mockingburger or Mac N Cheese (aka Feeling Grate!) while sipping an Old-Fashioned-ish or a Punchin’ Bag (ask about it – they are famous!). We also love hosting group events! We have a private dining room, an upstairs dining room and an enclosed patio, all perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties plus business lunches and corporate dinners. Y’all come see us! **Reservation cancelation policy is strictly enforced**
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7. Locust Nashville
4.9
Exceptional(67)
Price: Very Expensive
• Irish • Belmont / Hillsboro
Booked 5 times today
Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice. On Sunday nights, the team pumps out dumplings folded to order for a more casual, walk-ins-only experience. Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)Sunday Walk-Ins: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (first come, first served)Patio Bar: Friday - Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.
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8. City House
4.9
Exceptional(1677)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Germantown
Booked 27 times today
City House is a foodie's paradise! It's a James Beard Award-winning restaurant with an amazing array of dishes. The menu is creative and features everything from fennel sausage to clams. One reviewer said it was 'the blend of southern food, innovation and comforting'. Another highlighted the 'unique combinations of food'. The service is consistently praised as friendly and informative, adding to the overall dining experience.
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9. Urban Grub
4.8
Exceptional(5383)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Booked 52 times today
**We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with communication between OpenTable and our Table Management Software. Please use our website (urbangrub.net) to see our availability. Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.
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10. Peninsula
4.8
Exceptional(179)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • East Nashville
Booked 3 times today
Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

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  • Sadhish
    Las Vegas •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    My favorite restaurant in Tennessee did not disappoint (this was my 4th visit). Amazing food and watching it being plated before your eyes with explanation of each course by the chef elevated the experience.
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    The Catbird SeatPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Music Row
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    4.8
  • Marina
    Nashville •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Review for House of Cards – Nashville House of Cards is an incredible hidden gem inside the Johnny Cash Museum, offering a unique mix of fine dining and top-tier entertainment. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was elegant yet inviting, setting the perfect tone for the evening. The food was outstanding—my filet was perfectly cooked and paired beautifully with a classic baked potato, while my husband’s bone-in ribeye was just as impressive. Every bite was flavorful and expertly prepared. Our server, Riley, made the experience even better with their friendly, efficient, and humorous service. One of the highlights of the night was the entertainment. The card magicians roaming the restaurant kept us engaged and amazed, and the after-dinner show was the perfect way to end the evening. The combination of great food, top-notch service, and mesmerizing magic makes House of Cards a must-visit spot in Nashville. We’ll definitely be back!
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    House of CardsPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown / Sobro
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    4.7
  • Austin
    Nashville •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Etch!! The service was top notch, the food was delicious and presented exquisitely! The server knew the food and drink menu so well! They were very accommodating to my wife's gluten free needs. The red wine from Greece was amazing!! We enjoyed the cauliflower appetizer, gluten free bread rolls, Etch salad. And for the main course we had the Port and Filet, with a side of brussels sprouts. The banana flavored ice cream was delicious, being very light on the banana flavor. I hope to return soon.
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    etch - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown / Sobro
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    4.8
  • Alan
    Vancouver / British Columbia •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food and service were excellent. Reservations thriugh Open Table were very easy. My party really enjoyed the food and service provided. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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    The Farm HousePrice: Expensive• Southern• Downtown / Sobro
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    4.6
  • Carter
    Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our server, (forgot his name, but a tall and polite gentleman), took great care of us and brought us a free dessert and savory dish, as we were celebrating my girlfriend’s birthday and our five year anniversary. Something I enjoyed about him too, is he was informative, guided us through how the menu works, but was not overbearing in his delivery or presence at the table. I’ve been to so many places where you can tell the server is being a bit performative and will drown you in details instead of reading the room and giving people time to process lol. What really stood out as well, was the fact that every staff member we interacted with, (the host, server, and THREE other employees on the floor), all knew we were celebrating and made a point to congratulate us. You could tell they pay attention to special details here. My partner and I are both in the service industry (fine dining), so we notice the small stuff and had no complaints! Even our water glasses never dropped below 3/4ths full. Also worth noting — the value you get for the delicious food, great ambience, and service is WELL worth the price. A wonderful dining experience without breaking the bank. Would highly recommend this place 👍🏻
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    NokoPrice: Expensive• Asian• East Nashville
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    4.9

Discover best foodies restaurants in Downtown / Sobro

Discover the vibrant culinary scene of Downtown Nashville/Sobro, a haven for food lovers seeking an eclectic and exquisite dining experience. This neighborhood is renowned for its diverse assortment of eateries catering to every palate, where each restaurant offers a unique twist on traditional and modern cuisines. From upscale contemporary American dishes to comforting Southern classics and innovative farm-to-table offerings, the dining options in Downtown Nashville/Sobro are bound to satisfy any foodie's cravings. The restaurants in this area are characterized by their commitment to quality, showcasing locally sourced ingredients and skillful culinary craftsmanship. The atmosphere across these dining spots ranges from casual and lively to sophisticated and intimate, making them perfect for both a quick bite or a leisurely meal. Patrons can expect top-notch service and an inviting ambiance that complements the food, enhancing the overall dining experience. For those passionate about food and culture, Downtown Nashville/Sobro offers an exciting dining scene that's as rich in variety as it is in flavor. Whether you're planning a romantic date night or a fun evening with friends, this neighborhood promises memorable culinary adventures that are just a reservation away. So dive into the heart of Nashville’s food scene and discover why it’s a top destination for foodies everywhere.

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