We stayed at this hotel over the weekend and ate at this place several times for lunch and dinner, which says a lot as we don't usually want to eat in the hotel that much. Our best meal was our first night when Kirby took care of us - he gave us great recommendation for our dinner and even played a song for us. That night I had the green goddess salad with salmon and my husband had the New York steak special with chimichurri. Both were excellent. Burgers were also good as well as the eggs Benedict and beef and cheddar. For breakfast, I wasn't a big fan of the peppered bacon but they cooked my eggs perfectly every time. The flat iron steak was really tender but we felt for the price they should have had something other than fries - maybe mashed or baked potato. Our service for breakfast was also great and their coffee was really fresh. Also both cocktails I had were really good, love the old fashioned. read more

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We decided to celebrate Valentine's Day at Central Bar + Kitchen, and it turned out to be a fantastic choice! They offered a special Valentine's menu for the occasion, which was a nice touch--even though we stuck with items from the regular menu. From the moment we walked in, everything ran smoothly. We were seated and had our drink orders placed within three minutes of arriving. That kind of efficiency always sets the tone for a great evening. Our waitress, Ms. Evelyn, was outstanding. She was kind, attentive, and professional from the start. You can tell immediately when someone truly knows their craft, and Evelyn absolutely does. If you dine here, I highly recommend requesting her. We kicked things off with the Spicy Deviled Eggs. Delicious! I've never had anything quite like them--both interesting and excellent. The flavor had just the right kick without overpowering the dish. My only small complaint of the evening? Four eggs felt a little pricey. But taste-wise, they absolutely delivered. For our entrées, I had the Smoked Grilled Beef and Cheddar, and my wife ordered the Fish and Chips. Both meals were served warm and quickly, and both were excellent. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. To top it off, I had the chocolate cake à la mode for dessert--rich, indulgent, and the perfect ending to the night. The atmosphere was just right: great ambiance and music at the perfect volume so we could actually talk without shouting across the table. For a Valentine's dinner, that made all the difference. Overall, it was a wonderful experience. Great food, great service, and a relaxed but special vibe. We'll definitely be back! read more

The dinner was amazing! I had the caesar salad with chicken. The Parmesan pepper fries were great!! it was absolutely magnificent! Evelyn is the best server!! Evelyn was highly attentive and friendly. read more

Our server Kirby took great care of us after a long and tiring road trip to Nashville. His recommendations -- Green Goddess salad with chicken, and roasted carrots -- were very delicious! We're also going to check out his albums. read more

Evelyn was a terrific waitress. Fun and gave great advice about food options. She took great care of us

Arrived into Nashville after 4 pm on a weekday, staying nearby at Homewood Suites. For health reasons trying to avoid barbecue, which in Nashville is near impossible. Selected Central Bar+Kitchen which is located inside a Marriott hotel. We were early for dinner so we had any choice of table. The receptionist was also our waiter. We shared a nice Caesar Salad w arugula. An app of crab hushpuppies, which was very tasty. Entrees was a salt and pepper salmon on a bed of cauliflower rice and some asparagus and a pork Cubano sandwich. The bread was a bit too thick, and the cubano needed a little dressing to moisten the bread and pork. Overall meal was nice. Quiet, classy, but no view, blocked by a closed outdoor patio. Staff attentive and the manager came out a couple of times to check on us. read more

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Simply amazing- food quality is top notch, service from AJ was outstanding. Clean and modern vibe . Will return again read more

Central Bar + Kitchen - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Great food, wonderful and professional service with great recommendations. Nice atmosphere for a hotel bar. Kirby Lye was fantastic and a fun professional bar tender. Plays a mean ukulele. read more

Central Bar + Kitchen - Marriott on the Vanderbilt Campus. - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Evelyn was an amazing server! Awesome food and great ambiance. Our second time here and definitely will be coming back!

I was early for lunch and was greeted by Anne who was wonderfully polite and accommodating. Had the deviled eggs and green goddess salad. Both were delicious!! Not your average hotel food. read more

Central Bar + Kitchen - Green goddess salad with chicken. - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Food was good, definitely above typical hotel restaurant expectations. Service was phenomenal, Evelyn was super attentive and personable.

Great food & excellent service just like everyone says. Kirby made my husband a special drink that he really enjoyed and Evelyn's service & recommendations were excellent!! We had the crab hush puppies, green goddess salad, and the not so spicy chicken sandwich:). We would recommend and eat here again. Just go, even if it looks a little dead- like not much is going on.. They are doing a little remodeling now but it doesn't affect the food or service. read more

I visited the Central Bar & Kitchen on a frigid day in Nashville. The bartender, Nick created a pleasant and inviting ambience. He engaged me in conversation and provided top-notch service from his food recommendations to locating my football game ensuring I had a great view with optimal sound. Thanks for taking great care of me, Nick! read more

Kirby is amazing. Love his ukulele interludes while taking care of guests. He also makes a mean old fashioned.

Lowkey great outdoor seating and not Nashville prices in a good location. This is what I would call a hidden gem inside of a hotels custody. Fish tacos with the peach fuzz on the outdoor porch. Service was phenomenal and music was on point. read more

Central Bar + Kitchen - Comes with fish tacos - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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A great way to unwind from a crazy travel day. Nashville had ridiculous weather with tornado and flooding all day. Central Bar was a great unwind with AJ behind the bar serving great drinks and making terrific food suggestions. Thanks AJ read more

We had Kirby Lyle at the bar. Best bartender in Nashville! His drinks were made with care and tasted great. He had a witty sense of humor, and he even played us a song on his guitar. Where else but in Nashville can you have a bartender sing you a song?! Great experience overall! read more

Kirby Lyle was my server at the bar! He made me some fantastic gin drinks and a super tasty old fashioned for my friend. Not only that, but he played some amazing live music too. We loved it! Definitely one of the best hotel bars in Nashville! Thanks again, Kirby!! read more

Do yourself a favor and sit at the bar and enjoy an incredibly crafted drink with the best bartender ever: Kirby! This place is beautiful, relaxing and frankly just a hidden gem with a fantastic menu and wonderful service! read more

Food was good. Our waitress Bri was great. She went above and beyond. Very personable. Entertainer was very good although music was a little too loud. read more

Kirby Lyle was fantastic--he made great drinks, recommended delicious food, introduced us to new music, and even suggested other spots in town. If you're in Nashville, make sure to visit Kirby here--you won't be disappointed! read more

Kirby. Puckett. Kirby. Puckett. I mean Lyle. He might not have played for the Minnesota Twins, but he's an All Star in our book. He is just the best! All the drinks he made (give or take 20 ) were great! The food he suggested, spot on. And who knew he could play music too! Lyrical genius. We loved it! And him. A must see while in Nashville. (We're talking about Kirby.) read more

Evelyn did a great job serving us, and the food was delicious. Very convenient hours and location.

We went to Central Bar & Kitchen just because it was in our hotel, and we were tired from a day of traveling. Wow! What a treasure we had right there in our hotel. The food was amazing! Their Truffle Bucatini still haunts my dreams (in the best way). Then, despite our happy food comas, we ended up staying at the bar for several hours because the atmosphere was so much fun. Specifically, our bartender, Kirby! We had so much fun with him! In addition to mixing the best old-fashioned I've ever had and making excellent wine recommendations for my vinophile friend, he was genuinely friendly, welcoming, and funny. And then he performed for us from behind the bar! Our fun bartender, Kirby, became Kirby Lyle: an amazing and engaging singer/songwriter. What a great first night in Nashville and we hadn't even left our hotel;-) We had a wonderful time in the wonderful city of Nashville. We ate great food, drank great beer & whiskey, and listened to fun music. However, each evening, we found ourselves looking forward to returning to our home base at Central Bar and catching up with our new friend, Kirby. And every night as we recapped our day while listening to the music of Kirby Lyle, we agreed that we were listening to the best artist we experienced each day. So in a nutshell... Central Bar & Kitchen manages to be an upscale bar/ restaurant that is also very cool and fun. Come for the delicious food, but stay (and come back often) for the music and camaraderie of Kirby Lyle. You'll thank me later. read more

My server, Evelyn, was exceptional. She went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. read more

Great old fashioned and Kirby Lyle playing guitar to boot ! Better than your average hotel bar !

While staying at the Vanderbilt Marriott we enjoyed breakfast here a couple of times and the food was pretty good. The service can be slow and understaffed, but the people are pleasant and friendly. The menu is interesting and unique, especially for "hotel food." The décor is fresh and up-to-date. Prices are typical of a hotel restaurant. Breakfast potatoes were excellent! Heirloom tomato salad was just ok, as the tomatoes weren't very fresh and one slice still had the hard core in it. Vanilla bean in the yogurt was really tasty. Definitely worth stopping in, especially if you're staying at the Marriott. read more

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AP is the best bartender in Nashville, keeps a smile on your face and a full drink in hand to make your night go right. Always have the best time at Central Bar to take the edge off on a business trip read more

Just grabbed a few beers and watched March madness. Had a Good time with Kirby Lyle! Chat with him cause he's super friendly

This restaurant is located in a hotel, and includes a bar and a restaurant area. The place is well accommodated and has a classy look, and the service as well as the food was just great. We had the beer batter fish and fries and were very impressed. Definitely worth a try! read more

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Kirby made an exceptional martini and then played a song. Very cool experience in a hotel bar.

Large bar room downstairs behind the lobby in the Marriott near Vanderbilt. The decor was very elegant and modern. Just had drinks this visit but they were very well made and the bar staff was very nice! Plenty of options and the staff also is able to make off menu items. Parking garage is $1 per hour so very cheap! read more

Central Bar + Kitchen - Menu - American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Was traveling in Nashville and went here on recommendation from a friend and had an incredible experience! Kirby Lyle was tending. He recommended the enchiladas; they were superb. He recommended a drink, "the Dave's I know;" it was exactly what I was looking for (being a Dave, I'm probably biased). He even played some CCR on his guitar for us! I will definitely be coming back here next time I'm in Nashville! Thanks Kirby Lyle and Central Bar + Kitchen. read more

Evelyn came in, took our orders, and served us our drinks and appetizers quickly. The service was great, and Evelyn helped make this experience enjoyable! I only thought the cocktails were mid. I ordered an espresso martini, and it was subpar. The rest of my table also felt similar about the cocktails that they ordered. The others at my table who ordered the beers (chicken scratch and blonde) said they were good! So, I think if you're in the mood for a beer, or glass of wine then this is a good place to come and chill, but the cocktails aren't worth it. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience! read more

Kirby Lyle is just the best! All the drinks he made us were great! The food he suggested was tasty. He played us music too. We loved it! Must see while in Nashville. read more

Evelyn was wonderful. Very friendly and engaging. Answered questions about food menu items with a great attitude and explanation. She was very out going and comfortable to talk to. read more

Stopped in for a drink and our server, Kirby Lyle, couldn't have been friendlier. Not only did he serve great cocktails, he also entertained us with a few tunes! Will definitely return!! read more

Kirby Lyle was a much needed vibe! All the drinks he made us were on point and really well made. The food he suggested was delicious, and while holding down the drinks and food, played us music on his guitar. We loved all of it! A cool bonus while we were in Nashville. Can't wait to come back and visit him next time! read more

Evelyn was amazing!!!! Made our experience extra special. She was pleasant and welcoming.

The food was great, I highly recommend the Cuban! We sat at the bar and enjoyed the ambiance and the bartender Kirby's live performance. I'm local to Nashville and even though this is a hotel bar, I'd come back. read more