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Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville, Nashville, TN

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

4.5
4.5
4238 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
NEY YEAR'S EVE is Rockin' with 3 course dinner, dancing, and live music. Click the link on our website www.sambucanashville.com/ to reserve your seat!
Located in the 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed, 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
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North 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
    Sat - 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
    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 4,238 people are saying

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Hot spot

  • Nashville

    Great for fine wines

  • Nashville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nashville

    Hot spot

  • Nashville

    Great for fine wines

  • Nashville

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sambuca Restaurant in Nashville offers a vibrant dining experience with "phenomenal" food, "wonderful" live music, and a "cool jazz vibe." Guests praise the attentive service, especially from servers like Brittany and Corey. While some find the menu prices high, many highlight the "amazing" atmosphere and entertainment as standout features.

4,238 Reviews
  1. Jay

    Memphis/West TN3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited an hour and 30 minutes. We ordered apps and drinks but our waitress never came back to take our order. Won’t be back

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  2. Craig

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    $90 for a filet, mac n cheese, diet coke, and salad (plus tip). Steak was good and salad was nice and mac n cheese flavorful but for $90. No!

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  3. Tyre

    Nashville1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was great and the shrimp and crab dip was very good. However I wish their menu had a bit more to offer as far as entrees go. It was pretty bleak in my opinion. Great service. Great live music! I’d come again for a drink

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  4. Drew VIP

    Los Angeles3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fun experience! Great food for a fair price. Our waiter, Luke, was awesome and very helpful. We showed up a bit early and he let us eat at our own pace before the band started. Would recommend and would come back.

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  5. Kathleen

    Chicago7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for the music. 3ppl, 2 drinks each, $21 entertainment fee. $14.50 house rum snd gin. With lite bites, $200

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  6. Michael

    Indiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had music - not amazing, but meals were delicious. Split an entree Ana they plated it on 2 separate plates, which was appreciated.

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  7. Gregg

    Grand Rapids12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, drinks, and service. Jazz band was great! Will definitely return

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  8. Jill VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I am a frequent customer because of the great live music and booked a reservation several weeks ago. I was given a table upstairs in a separate room without any access or view of the music. I will not go back.

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  9. Karen VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the original restaurants in the Gulch which still has excellent food, service and entertainment!

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  10. Alice

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant to hang out and chill with friends. Great live music to help set the mood. Great drinks and food too.

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FAQs

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

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville is rated 4.5 stars by 4238 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 PM
Booked 20 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
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North Gulch
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm Dinner Wed, 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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