The Standard at the Smith House

4.9

2447 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Charming

The Standard at The Smith House may very well be the best example of local Nashville flavor and service. The Standard Restaurant has been in operation since 2006 serving upscale Southern specialties complete with a full-service bar. Our townhouse was built in the 1840's and we are honored to be the current stewards of this fascinating work of architecture. We are located in the heart of Downtown Nashville, just blocks from the new Music City Convention Center and the famous Lower Broadway entertainment district. We are proud to offer some of the best steaks in town as well as fresh seafood and other items.

Our beautiful courtyard bar area is available with a dinner reservation for drinks before or after dinner.

Private dining

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(615) 254-1277
Website
http://www.smithhousenashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Joshua Swanson
Private party facilities
Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
Private party contact
Director of Events: (615) 254-1277

Location
167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
Downtown / Sobro
Cross street
Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
Parking details
Valet
Entertainment
Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fried Green Tomatoes$18.00
Lump Crab Meat with Caper Aioli, & Creole Mustard Remoulade
Lobster Dip$20.00
Smoked Gouda, Cheddar & Fennel
Snow Aged A5 Wagyu
Pickled Oyster Mushrooms & Rosemary Tallow Butter
- 2 oz.$50.00
Charcuterie Board$24.00
Local Cheese & Meat Assortment, Cornichons & House-Made Pepper Jelly
Calamari$18.00
Served fried with Cherry Pepper Remoulade
Filet Mignon Tartare$20.00
Shallots, Capers & Lemon Aioli

Soups & Salads

Lump Crab Bisque$14.00
Crème Fresh & Chives
Caesar Salad$15.00
Parmigiano-Reggiano & House-Made Croutons
Baby Iceberg$16.00
Bleu D'Auvergne Crumbles, Bacon, & Cherry Tomatoes
Spinach Walnut Salad$16.00
Baby Spinach, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Mandarins with Citrus Vinaigrette
Smith House Salad$15.00
Shaved Carrots & Watermelon Radish with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette

The Standard Signatures

The Standard Filet$68.00
6 oz. Filet Mignon with The Standard Sauce, Truffle Hash Cake & Fried Tobacco Onions
Grilled Rack of Lamb$52.00
Smoked Peach Preserves & Creamed Corn with Benton's Bacon
White Marble Farms Bone-In Pork Chop$48.00
Citrus Marinated with Mango Chutney, Roasted Petite Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus
Blackened Chilean Sea Bass$54.00
Roasted Corn and Peppers & Mashed Potatoes
Norwegian Salmon$45.00
Mango, Shrimp Ceviche, Grit Cakes
Low Country Shrimp & Grits$38.00
Creamed Corn with Weisenberg Grits & Benton's Bacon
Benton's Pasta Pomodoro$38.00
Grilled Chicken Breast or Shrimp, Penne Pasta, Benton's Bacon Cream Sauce
Pasta Primavera$35.00
Penne Pasta, Seasonal Vegetables, Marinara

The Butcher Block

All USDA Prime. Sauces: Red Wine Veal Bordelaise, Creamy Horseradish, Standard Sauce, Chimichurri, Jalapeno Vinegar | $4

Filet Mignon$63.00
8 oz. USDA Prime
Bone-In Tomahawk Ribeye$165.00
36 oz. USDA Prime
New York Strip$65.00
12 oz. USDA Prime
- 12 oz.$58.00
Boneless Ribeye$72.00
16 oz. USDA Prime
- 14 oz.$64.00
Oscar Style$19.00
2 oz. Lump Crab Meat, Hollandaise & Asparagus
Lobster Tail$40.00
5-6 oz. served with Clarified Butter
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$21.00
- 3 pcs.$21.00

A La Carte Vegetables

Creamed Spinach$13.00
Sauteed Mushrooms$12.00
Sauteed Asparagus$13.00
Bacon-Braised Green Beans$13.00
Loaded Mashed Potatoes$14.00
Creamed Corn$14.00
with Benton's Bacon
Macaroni and Cheese$16.00

What 2,447 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

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Good for special occasions
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Steakhouse
Nashville
Romantic
Nashville
Good for special occasions
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Steakhouse

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The Standard at the Smith House offers an unforgettable dining experience with "phenomenal" food and "amazing" service. Guests rave about its historic charm and beautiful ambiance. Signature dishes like the filet and crab bisque are "melt-in-your-mouth" delicious. Perfect for special occasions, it's highly recommended for its "top-notch" service and unique atmosphere.

2,447 Reviews

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Richard
Nashville
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time visiting the Standard, good chance we will go again. The parking was convenient and made it very easy to get in and out of the restaurant and when downtown that is important. The food was great, service was great, and I do think it was a little pricey for the appetizers and desserts which seems to be the norm now for most better restaurants. The waiter and his assistant did a good job and did not rush us to finish, and we enjoyed that. If you haven't been i think its a must see place. Try it.
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Will
VIP
Tampa
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time, had a Great experience! Be back! NY Strip steak was fantastic
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Carly
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our time at the Standard! We got to our reservation early & had a few drinks at the bar before. The vibes were cool and cozy! Service and food was amazing! Will definitely be spending more date nights here!
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Allison
Nashville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful historical home. After dinner we went to the bar area which I highly recommend. Gorgeous ambience. The sea bass, creamed corn and the chocolate mousse are to die for!
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Vanes
Los Angeles
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have been here two years in a row and have had the best food. Amazing service and a wonderful experience.
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Jason
VIP
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Standard at the Smith House was fantastic. The ambiance and rich history of this 200 year old house is amazing. Complimented by a great menu and excellent service make for a complete dining experience. Don’t forget to visit the Bourbon room with the largest collection of Makers Mark outside of Kentucky.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fabulous experience! The atmosphere, food, and our waiter were next level. It was one of the best meals I have had in a very long time. Alan was outstanding offering history, recommendations, and just was a pleasure. Highly recommend for a special occasion or just because! Loved it!
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Carolyn
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The creamed corn side is a must!! We had the filet mignon and sea bass and both were excellent. Loved the bread pudding dessert with butterscotch and whiskey topping. Beautiful location and amazing service
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Michael
VIP
Louisville
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed another great dining experience at the Standard. The sea bass and the signature filet dishes were amazingly good. Service was excellent. It was a little chilly in the first room we sat in, but our waiter was nice enough to move us to a different table. Will be back!
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James
VIP
Chicago
111 reviews
5.0
111 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious food. Service was fantastic. The lamb chops were grilled to perfection. The Creamed corn and the Fried Green Tomatoes were the highlight! Absolutely must go.
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The Standard at the Smith House is rated 4.9 stars by 2447 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Google Map for The Standard at the Smith House

167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
Neighborhood
Downtown / Sobro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Joshua Swanson
Entertainment
Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.smithhousenashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 254-1277
Private party facilities
Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
Private party contact
Director of Events: (615) 254-1277

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The Standard at the Smith House

Make a reservation

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The 12 most beautiful Nashville restaurants to visit right now

New York Strip

Caesar Salad

Filet Mignon Tartare

Starters

Fried Green Tomatoes$18.00

Lobster Dip$20.00

Snow Aged A5 Wagyu

Charcuterie Board$24.00

Calamari$18.00

Filet Mignon Tartare$20.00

Soups & Salads

Lump Crab Bisque$14.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

Baby Iceberg$16.00

Spinach Walnut Salad$16.00

Smith House Salad$15.00

The Standard Signatures

The Standard Filet$68.00

Grilled Rack of Lamb$52.00

White Marble Farms Bone-In Pork Chop$48.00

Blackened Chilean Sea Bass$54.00

Norwegian Salmon$45.00

Low Country Shrimp & Grits$38.00

Benton's Pasta Pomodoro$38.00

Pasta Primavera$35.00

The Butcher Block

Filet Mignon$63.00

Bone-In Tomahawk Ribeye$165.00

New York Strip$65.00

Boneless Ribeye$72.00

Oscar Style$19.00

Lobster Tail$40.00

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$21.00

A La Carte Vegetables

Creamed Spinach$13.00

Sauteed Mushrooms$12.00

Sauteed Asparagus$13.00

Bacon-Braised Green Beans$13.00

Loaded Mashed Potatoes$14.00

Creamed Corn$14.00

Macaroni and Cheese$16.00

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