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3.3 (132 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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Nathan B.

This is a big venue with a different vibe than smaller places in the area. We had fun with the crowd for a while, then moved on. Service was nice just slow and spotty because the venue is so large. Worth popping in for a line dancing class.

Duck fat fries & crispy whole wings
Daniel B.

The food was decent and the atmosphere was really good. They had line dancing going on while we were there, which made the experience fun and entertaining. We started with the duck fat fries -- they were okay, but in my opinion they needed a little more than just parmesan cheese for flavor. The wings were definitely the highlight though. We had Luke's family recipe sauce on the wings, and they were flavorful and cooked perfectly.

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Isheka O.

This was truly an amazing experience and I 10/10 recommend this spot if you are looking for somewhere with great free line dance lessons, music and drinks. There were also kids on the dance floor and the servers were amazing. You can also buy souvenirs here!

Nicole F.

Hands down my favorite bar I visited during my stay in Nashville! I loved the free line dance lessons. The instructors were easy to follow and it was a lot of fun. All of the bands we saw there were great and many took requests. The food was delicious. The ranch flight is a must! I visited multiple times throughout my trip and I will say that service and experience will vary. Our first night we did not have friendly service but the line dancing drew me back for another visit and Shayla was AMAZING during our dine in. Definitely a must visit.

Nisha B.

Cool spot! We had the rooftop reserved, which included 2 full bars, a stage, plenty of dining areas and an open floor for dancing. Food was good. Bartender was very nice! Rooftop has a nice night skyline view Take the elevator, because the rooftop is about 4-5 floors up. Many different levels that have a stage for live performances. Come visit!

Drink in a booth, Jeremy got to enjoy the show !

Veteran Friendly Location! The team at Category 10 was wonderful! The hostess made sure my husband had a booth with his back to a wall. This a a veteran friendly bar. Our waitress Paityn had outstanding customer service! We will be back for sure!! Thank you all so much for showing us a great time, much husband absolutely had an amazing time!

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Randy R.

3 ? Why? Category 10 was hands-down my favorite spot in Nashville. I ended up here three out of my four nights in town--that's how much I enjoyed it. The rooftop bar had live music and plenty of space, though it was more laid-back with fewer people. The real action was on the main floor where 200+ people were out line dancing. It was incredible to watch, especially with the mix of a live band and DJ, plus a top-notch sound system and effects coming down from the ceiling that added to the show. Even though I don't know how to line dance (wish I did--I would've jumped right in), I had a great time hanging out. Between the drinks, friendly crowd, pretty girls, and awesome music, this place delivered the full Nashville experience. Honestly, I don't know how this place only has three stars on Yelp--it was easily a five-star experience for me.

Salmon wrap
Ashley L.

Great good but service can be iffy at times simply because it doesn't seem like they have a lot of staff working tables on the rooftop. Always had good food and great views

Gayle B.

We had a great time at Category 10! The food was tasty! The line dance lessons were fun and easy to follow! We were there for a birthday and they sectioned off a spot for us. The dance floor is huge! We had a great time! We will definitely be back!!!!

Phuong H.

The Good: fun to people watch! It was so much fun to people watch on the second and third floor while you grab a drink and a meal The Bad: sticky floors. The culprit: spilled drinks! The Ugly: few dance lessons for beginners. There were very few big group lessons for beginners. You would have to watch and learn on your own with others around you. On to my next adventure...

Dirty table and some undercooked waffle fries.
Joseph B.

We came here after finding out the place across the street we wanted to go to had a 2 hour wait on a Friday night around 8. Out of desperation, we wandered into Category 10 since we were both hungry and hadn't eaten dinner yet. We walked in and our IDs were thoroughly checked, despite us both being in our 50s. I walked to an unmarked host stand that was unattended. A gentleman walked up and started cleaning menus without acknowledging me. The place was busy in the back near the stage, while the "dining" area was mostly empty. I asked him if it was a possibility to get a table for 2, he sort of indicated yes and took us to a dirty table (see pic). He walked off w/o a word. A server finally came by and we changed tables to another table that needed to be cleaned. She wiped it off. We asked her what local beers were available. She had no idea, so she went to check. The only thing "local"was from Asheville, NC - a beer from Hi-Wire. We ordered the "seasonal" beer after having our IDs checked again. We asked for a food recommendation. She recommended the waffle fires, which came out as an undercooked cold mess of limp waffle fries and unmelted cheese (see pic). We ordered the venison meatloaf to split. It was the blandest, oddest tasting mystery meat ever (and we both eat venison often). It came with some bland mashed potatoes and carrots and was topped with a tasteless tomato sauce. We managed to eat some of this spongy mystery meat and washed it down with a "seasonal " beer which appeared to be a brown ale (not seasonal in May). The band playing was pretty good, which is certainly why a giant crowd came to this place. Everything else was a complete disaster. Come for the music, not the food, or any beer that's not Bud Light or the equivalent. This place is a dump. Come for the music but get food anywhere else in Nashville. The food here SUCKS. The service is equally bad, and they couldn't care less if you're there. Our server was really nice but had no idea about the menu or beers available. She also had no training about how to serve us since we had to ask for the table to be cleaned and to get us silverware and napkins. Again, eat anywhere else...prepare for lame drinks and beer selection...and realize the staff doesn't care if you're there or not.

CJ H.

As a Californian, it's not every day that I get to visit the Music City -- Nashville -- so of course I wanted to experience the vibe of every restaurant with a live band performance. This four-story music lounge bar is divided into two main areas. The first floor features a large dome-shaped space that serves as a dancing pool and live band stage. The setup allows performers to play on stage while audiences from the first to third floors can enjoy the show in a way that feels almost like watching an opera. The rooftop offers a smaller, quieter lounge bar where you can enjoy live music while taking in beautiful river views and a stunning starry sky. Meanwhile, the third floor also has an indoor area where sports lovers can relax and watch games on a big screen. As for the food, I highly recommend their braised edamame and the incredibly tasty sliced grilled steak. The environment is clean and comfortable, and personally, I really recommend this restaurant and music bar -- especially for a first-time visitor to the city. It's definitely worth checking out. 身為一個加州人,難得去音樂之城Nashville,肯定是想要體驗一下每一家音樂Live band的魅力。 這家四層樓的音樂Lounge Bar有分兩個區, 一樓是個很大的穹頂空間作為Dancing Pool live band演出,讓表演者在舞台演出時,一到三樓的觀眾能同時像在看歌劇一樣的方式欣賞演出。 屋頂是一個比較小比較安靜的Lounge Bar,還能在聽音樂的同時,欣賞河畔的美景和漂亮的星空。三樓同時有一個室內空間可以讓體育愛好者坐著欣賞大螢幕的體育賽事。 食物的話,我相當推薦他們的悶豆莢和超好吃的烤牛排切片。環境也是非常的乾淨和舒適,我個人是蠻推薦這家餐廳和音樂Bar,尤其是作為一個第一次來這個城市的遊客來講,非常值得一訪。

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Andrea R.

We were there a few times with in 4 days! The first time we were there we saw John Lucas and band we had him Stumped and laughing. Did some line dancing and it was so much fun. We then came back for lunch and had Kelly she was great there were 10 of us and did not miss a beat! Everything was delicious, delivered on time, just the french fries needed to be a little bit hotter and crispy lol but otherwise everything was really, very very delicious and she did a great job because we had separate checks. Let me tell you she was right on point..

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The ladies teaching line dance steps were professional, fun, and kept the steps basic and not intimidating.

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