It was our last day in Nashville, so we decided to have one last nice meal before heading to the airport. I searched online for dog-friendly restaurants and Gray & Dudley on 3rd Ave came up. I called first just to double check and spoke with Kita. She was extremely friendly from the very beginning. She explained that we could definitely stay around the lounge area and even told us about the timing -- before 2pm we could still order from the full brunch menu, while after 3pm it switches to happy hour with limited choices for $7. Lol. I told her we needed to catch our flight by 7pm, so we planned to arrive before 1pm. When we got there, the place was absolutely beautiful. So classy, elegant, and those huge grand windows made the atmosphere even more amazing. She showed us the lounge area and it was perfect -- very comfortable leather couches and beautiful marble-looking tables. You can check out the photos. Kita was incredibly attentive and welcoming. She handed us the menu and I asked her a huge favor so I could prepare food for my doggies. She truly helped make our visit easy, comfortable, and completely hassle-free. And the food? AMAZING. Again, check out the photos.I ordered the omelet with potatoes and it was exactly how I wanted it. My husband had the ham, cheese, and egg breakfast sandwich with potatoes. My son had a sandwich too -- I forgot the name. We also ordered biscuits and gravy because, after all, we're in Tennessee... that's basically a must! And their cappuccino? Probably one of the heartiest cappuccinos I've ever had. If I lived in Nashville, this would absolutely be my go-to spot to hang out with friends. Everything looked and tasted amazing. While Kita shared stories and recommendations about Nashville, my dogs were happily fed, our tummies were full, and honestly, it became one of the best dining experiences I've had. Any establishment that welcomes my dogs -- who are basically my kids now -- will definitely earn my business. I truly recommend this place whether you have a fur baby or not. I still don't understand why so many establishments only allow "service animals." As long as dogs are well-behaved, why not welcome them too? So this restaurant gets 10 stars from me... plus more! read more

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Gray and Dudley is a very chic hole in the wall restaurant. It has a full bar and a decent amount of tables although it's not a huge place. The service was great throughout the night and we were seated quickly although we were early for our reservation. The night seemed slow for a Sunday evening. I'd say max 3 other tables were filled while we were eating. I was disappointed to see that the menu was not as extensive as anticipated. The majority of the menu was sides and snacks with only 4 entrees available. Apparently their menu is not updated everywhere (including Yelp) only on the restaurant website. There was also a problem with the valet. On the website it says $15 for 1-4 hours at the restaurant but the hotel did not honor this and tried to charge $30 for 0-4 hours. The restaurant didn't have a voucher system either so it just made for a bit of chaos. read more

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Not a bad spot, but has what I feel like is the more typical "hotel restaurant" feel to it. Food and drinks were quite enjoyable (some creative cocktails well worth a try!), but prices were a bit steep (I know, downtown Nashville, but commenting on value). Service was excellent, which I always appreciate. Vibe was just kind of...there. Maybe I've been on off nights, just wasn't anything making me feel I need to return. All told, perfectly fine spot, especially if you're staying at the hotel (hard to argue with convenience!). read more

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Group night on the town. We had reservations for 20+ and they did have it all ready. The menu was VERY slim. There were 6-7 appetizers and maybe 5 choices of entree. Food was good but just no options. If you are looking for veggies, not here. It's small meats or alcohol. read more

The food was good. We ate on Christmas. They had a prix fix menu, with à la carte options. The prix fix made no sense unless you ordered the most expensive entree. We all ordered à la carte. Service was OK. Ordered a cocktail which ended up being a very strange taste. The cocktail menu needs a rehaul! read more

We were visiting from out of town and I found this restaurant through some Nashville food sites with great reviews -- and it absolutely lived up to the hype. We had made a reservation, and when we arrived, we realized we were the only ones in the restaurant. It honestly felt like they had stayed open just for us. The atmosphere was so intimate and special that it felt like I had rented out the entire place for my boyfriend's birthday. It made the evening incredibly personal and memorable. The food was absolutely delicious -- every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. You could tell real care went into everything coming out of the kitchen. The staff was wonderful as well -- welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind without ever being overbearing. It turned out to be the perfect spot to celebrate, and I'm so glad we chose it. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone visiting Nashville or looking for a unique, special night out. We'll definitely be back! read more

We all split hush puppies, 3 dips, and Brussels. They were all good. I especially liked the fish dip and hummus. The Brussels went fast- very good and easy to split. I had the market fish snapper. It was prepared as I requested (a bit olive oil as salt) but it was a little dry. Service ok. One person was training another. read more

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Amazing service! Gray & Dudley is a nice restaurant at the base of a hotel downtown Nashville. Small menu and the burger was very good and highly recommend. Fries are the base side but you can substitute. Afterwards stroll through the free art gallery attached or make your way to printers alley! read more

Gray & Dudley - Drink menu - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Best Burger! First bite and I said I have to review. The crunch on the bun! Then the salad & homemade pickles! Server Kayla was amazing

My wife and I had breakfast on Sunday morning and it was a wonderful experience. Our server Avery was great and made us feel welcomed.....The breakfast was very good..Next time we are visiting Nashville we will be sure to stop by again. read more

The front door to this place is a little difficult to find. You have to walk down the alley and the door is at the very end. When our group first walked in, we weren't greeted at all. The bartender and server both saw my group standing at the entrance (nobody was behind the desk) and still continued to not greet us. We stood there for 5 min before anyone acknowledged our presence. It was quite unsettling. Finally we were approached my the manager who was fabulous. He got our table ready and was extremely friendly and chatty. The bartender ended up being our server. Nothing to rave about. She was monotone and seemed like she hated being there. No complaints about her doing her job. Just needs to learn to smile As far as the food. Everything came out in a timely manner. Tasted great. Bloody Mary's you have the option for vodka or tequila base. The burger was cooked perfectly and tasted great. read more

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Gray & Dudley is a very unique restaurant, situated in some sort of art exhibit that you can tour for free afterward. The food was pretty good and the service attentive. Food 4/5: 1. Smoked fish schmear (came with pita, housemade potato chips, and toasted french bread slices) 5/5: Wow the schmear is so so delicious. It was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of saltiness and a lingering hint of smoke after I swallowed each bite. The waiter said there were unlimited refills of the chips, and he gave us a huge refill that made us want to order another schmear. if I ever came back here, I would just order every type of schmear and dip; that would be my dinner. 2. GD burger 3/5: Bread was too thick and not given any special treatment (I would have expected a bit more sear or buttery flavor given that it was supposed to be a gourmet burger). Nothing special. I would probably try some other entree if I returned to the restaurant. 3. Fish with hush puppies 4/5: I have never eaten hush puppies before so I was not sure what to expect. I think they are just balls of cornmeal, so it was nice to dip it into the puree for more flavor. The fish was tender but I don't recall what type of fish it was Cleanliness 5/5: A beautiful space that is well-ventilated. We sat in the non-bar area that was well-lit and had some very unique decorations Art exhibit: We are not people that understand modern art but we browsed through the exhibit and looked at everything before exiting. Parking: N/A. We walked here from the hotel. read more

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Had heard a lot about Gray & Dudley so figured it would be a great date night spot. Booked a reservation for a Tuesday night dinner. My girlfriend & I showed up and wanted to experience the art galleries they had to offer within the restaurant. Our server was very helpful providing wine recommendations. We grabbed a bottle of wine, filled our glasses, then went and walked around to see the art which was super cool. Never been in a restaurant that had something like that. After the art we sat back down and ordered our food. We got the brussel sprouts and split the steak frites. Honestly I was disappointed with the food. The menu felt pretty limited from the beginning. The brussel sprouts weren't anything special and the steak frites were very bland. Pretty underwhelming considering the cost and the expectation that the restaurant was known for higher quality food. read more

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Beautiful restaurant, very well decorated and neat spot for dinner however...the service was slow and our duck entree, while being very tasty, came out cold and literally only 2 strips of duck for $40! And barely a side, which was one leak. We ordered the Brussels sprouts which were delicious and the French onion dip - also delicious. The pimento cheese dip was too salty and the fish dip didn't taste like anything. Everything was very overpriced here and I'm still not over duck being so expensive and it looked like half the plate was missing. The presentation of everything was pretty but I definitely wouldn't recommend someone come here if they want to be full. read more

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"Definitely worth coming back to!" "EVERYTHING was amazing!" This is what we kept saying after every bite and trying each other's entrees. Yes, Sharing is caring because this place has too many food options to be greedy! This place is much more than just a hotel restaurant. Still, being in the hotel gives this restaurant a very unique spin which is a full blown art gallery that you can walk through with your drink and walk off some calories, or work up an appetite. I highly recommend visiting here and taking advantage of all the extras. The food is delicious, service is top notch, and entire experience is one to share with others. read more

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While staying at the C21 I stopped in here (which is the C21 restaurant and bar) one evening for a cocktail as a nightcap, after dinner. The vibe is nice and the décor is modern industrial. They have a nice cocktail list and food menu and the bartender offered decent service, which was fast. Her recommended cocktail was really good, it's called F*&% Love. Prices are fair. Nice place to stop in for a drink and be cozy! read more

Gray & Dudley - F*&% Love - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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A quiet on-site restaurant at the 21C Museum Hotel. We didn't really want to bother with reservations at a busy restaurant in town since we weren't that hungry, so we decided to come down here for a quick bite. Staff was polite, ambience was calm, with dimmed lights, we felt it was a good choice to be here. What a shame we didn't have the appetite as their menu looked good. We only settled on a Wedge Salad and an appetizer sized Mac and Cheese. Neither was too outstanding but they hit the spot. I had a feeling the entrees would be as good as described on the menu. We were done and wrapped up in less than 45 minutes. I feel the restaurant is in line with the feel and style of the hotel. read more

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Wow! This was a random Nashville find during a rainy evening. Ambiance is incredible, inspired with art and easy vibes. Person next to us was working on a laptop, a family at the table across, and others on dates raving about the food. The food is a a perfect portion for two, and is delicious. I am still imaging eating the biscuits and pimento cheese 24+ hours later. The goat cheese crustini tastes how my garden smells in the summer. The salmon entree was fine, but the pilaf stole the show. Deliciously fresh. Service was excellent! I rate 4/5, only because overall the lighting was very bright, the tables too close to one another to really have privacy, and we felt it took away from a more relaxed and romantic atmosphere. read more

Stopped here for dinner on our first night in Nashville. Food was good, so were the drinks. Our waitress was very attentive and even suggested some activities in the area. Cute decor as well. Will be coming back when we're visiting again! read more

Gray & Dudley - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I love the ambiance. It's inside the hotel. While they valet park, I suggest street parking if you will be less than two hours. Please pay the mentor bc you'll get ticketed if not. The space was perfect for the going away party we held. It was about 7 of us and they had couches available. We went for happy hour. The drinks we delicious and strong. I ordered fries and it was enough for three of us. The server was nice and moved quickly. read more

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Went here for dinner and I was wowed. Ambience was great and food was fantastic. It's fine dinning but not as expensive as other places of it's calibre. Went here on a Saturday night and it was surprisingly quiet. We tried the shrimp and grits in a creole sauce that had a nice kick to it and the crispy trout with root vegetables, cooked to perfection. They also have some appetizers and shared plates that sounded interesting as well. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend giving this place a try. read more

Gray & Dudley - Crispy trout with turnip and squash - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Excellent service, drinks and ambience. Food was great. Drinks and wine options were outstanding! They also have great mock tails! The appetizers were all fantastic! Specially the roasted carrots and the schmear sampler, they were all delicious, my favorite was the smoked salmon one, almost like a breakfast bagel spread, but fancy. The food was great, I ordered the burger, and the burger itself was perfectly cooked, but the bread was dry and cold, and that is why they lost a star for me. Everyone on the table liked their food, though. I just can't give cold and dry burger bun a pass. But I would definitely go back! read more

This spot located near printer alleys. Parking was such a pain. Garage parking near by was tight. Location vibes was hipsters touristy and you can walk around the museum art gallery. They have outside dining tables that's very nice to enjoy on a beautiful day. Service was great and attentive. I was late to the table but the food was legit fast and delivered out in time. The names for the cocktail were interesting. Average pricing for what you get around town. read more

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Bankers breakfast - excellent to go service from Keaton and delicious skillet potatoes read more

Gray & Dudley - Bankers breakfast to go! Keaton was my server and did excellent. Extremely pleased, wish I had time to grab dinner here! - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wonderful brunch there. Had an open faced corned beef sandwich with sunny side eggs on top of fresh locally baked rye bread. One of the best brunch items I've had in years. Coffee and service were solid. Prices reasonable for the quality of the food. read more

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Brunch was delicious! Food was cooked to perfection and their homemade hot biscuits melt in your mouth with amazing jam to accompany them! We sampled many dishes and they were all Delicious! Hidden gem with a fabulous menu! read more

Gray & Dudley is the restaurant inside of the 21c hotel and after hearing good things my friend and I decided to come here for dinner before a show at TPAC. Do not let it deter you to come to a hotel restaurant, because in Nashville hotel restaurants are all pretty great. We made a reservation which I would highly suggest for a weekend evening, and we were seated right away. The 21c hotel is also an art museum and I am a big fan of going to a 21c no matter what city I am in, so I figured it was time to come to the restaurant here in my city. The interior has modern, fun art that pops with bright colors. Their famous blue penguins may even join your table for dinner. My friend and I both started with cocktails which were refreshing. We asked our server for an appetizer recommendation and we were told the beer ragoons were the one to get. These were small dumplings with an ah-maz-ing sauce on it. I think this was a great recommendation so the server gets props on that. For our entrees my friend got the steak with white beans. I ordered the pork chops with Brussels sprouts. I did not try my friend's steak but she enjoyed it. The pork chops were cooked perfectly but the veggies may have stolen the show. To top off the meal, after we were done with our entrees our server brought out blue cotton candy. Although I thought it was a strange dessert I actually really liked it and it was just that tiny bit of sweetness that completed everything. Overall, a very nice meal with a great ambiance and service. I would definitely come back and would recommend to others too. read more

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We visited to get away from Pub Grub... this place fit the bill. We relaxed with couple of house old fashioneds and special Sangria from bar. They were perfectly made. Really good. We ordered the combo appetizer with Hummus and Ganoush. The Ganoush was literally a puree' which was different for me. It worked with the black garlic. We ordered the Sirloin and really like the temperature and combination with potatoes. Another at the table loved the chicken as it was layered with spices and warming. The staff was really warm and accommodating. We ended up in private dining space, which was really welcoming for our group of 5. read more

Food was slightly above average. It was good, but nothing blew us away. I don't care. We will come back. The servers here are BY FAR the best we have encountered in years. I don't know if they have a great manager or train their staff differently or just attract good human beings to work here. Whatever it is, we were highly impressed by the service at Gray and Dudley. Old school restaurant service vibes live here. Incredible. read more

Gray & Dudley is still the spot to come to when you want excellent seamless service provided by our waiter mike on this visit, and wonderful company and drinks provided by one of Nashville's premier master Liquid Chefs Jenn. The food is always thoughtfully prepared and locally sourced Green Dudleys car chef executive chef Matt bells upscale Southern menu is a delight and delicious experience. I seriously urge anyone and everyone who hasn't been to go as the resteraunt is reason enough however the free Art gallery is the icing on the cake. We had the Boudin Rangoon red eye gravy, cilantro and it was a no brained must try. Savory sauce with a bit of tooth to the Rangoon pasta which was amazing. Hush Puppies labneh, hot honey was light delicious and worth every crumb of carbs. Crawfish Noodles G&D Noodles, peas, parmesan, black pepper We're umami heaven and tho full we finished it all TN Strip Loin grits, cream spinach, G&D Worcestershire Was cooked to the perfect med rare and enjoyed to a state of food coma Nirvana. read more

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2 hours wait for food with only 4-5 tables filled for the entire place. Server was polite and amazing. Problem with kitchen staff and manager. manager should have addressed any issues. Disappointed we had to wait 2 hours for food. We ebded up getting our order to go. 2 hours for burgers and fries. Come on... read more

Very very tall guy with beard, could not even say hello when you walk in the door!Worst , rudest service ever!!!!! SLOW SLOW No one in restaurant at all , 35 minutes for a order to go, no one here what so ever!!! DONT WASTE Your TIME, food was absolutely disgusting! Ordered eggs over medium, they are hard as a rock, the potatoes are burnt and hard as a rock, you cannot eat them you might even break a tooth. I Oder English muffin extra crispy , my husband ordered biscuits and gravy , it should be called biscuits and water, lol will try to attach pictures read more

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Gray & Dudley turned out to be a wonderful find in downtown Nashville. We were looking for a good southern meal but our plan restaurant, Pucketts Grocery, was closed for a private event. Food: The food and flavors were wonderful. My wife and I had skillet cornbread, duck fried rice, charred caulilini, and shredded purple top turnip salad. The flavors were wonderful! The skillet cornbread may have been the best cornbread that I have ever eaten. Had a wonderful crust on the bottom to give it a little crunch but was moist in the middle and serve with honey butter. I had seen a picture of the duck fried rice on Yelp and new I had to try it. It served with the fried egg on top. The duck gives the rice a great flavor. Charred caulilini Is difficult for me to describe but let me tell you the flavor was great. The chili oil really made the sauce. For a pro tip, but a little of that chili sauce with your rice from the duck fried rice. The last item was the purple top turnips salad. This is a cold salad and tasted OK to me but my wife really enjoyed it. Service: we arrived without a reservation and had the option of waiting for a table or sitting in the bar. We chose a bar top table and work served quickly. Our server was very attentive to the table and pleasant. Highly recommend and have added this to my Yelp Nashville Collection so I remember to return next time I am in town. read more

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We went her for dinner on a Saturday night. I cannot even remember what I ordered but we ordered a few entrees & shared them. Everything was delicious. They do have vegan options & gluten free. *Note there is no parking & it's not pet friendly. Located downtown near Printers Alley. Ambience was cool with framed professional animal prints on the wall & penguin bar stools. A little dressier but not super dressy attire needed. Prices are normal compared to establishments with higher end food. I would say the entrees are in the $20-35 range & cocktails are about $13. Will be back. read more

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Delicious food & beautiful ambience! I will definitely revisit this restaurant if I go back to Nashville!! read more

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Server was great. Drinks were very good. Starters and salads were amazing. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. And waited. Entrees came about an hour after apps were cleared off. Shrimp and grits were very tasty, albeit a small portion. By the time we got our main course we weren't really hungry for them anymore. Server tried his best to keep us informed of the troubles in the kitchen, he also didn't charge us for several things. I really appreciated that. Having said that, the experience itself was...... forgettable. read more

Ty's was an amazing waiter. Very cute place attached to the 21c hotel. Ordered my steak medium and it came medium well other than that everything else was great. Brussel Sprouts we're really good! Drinks are good and strong. read more

Gray & Dudley - Interior - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place is really great! I had their chili at a fundraising chili competition and they won the entire thing. Good people, good food.

This was a real treat, especially since I came to town for just a few days. I really didn't know what to expect especially with a kid in tow. The food was fantastic, and the service was even better. They got a blue penguin to sit next to kiddo and it was a hit. I loved the styling of the place and being able to walk around the museum after made it even more special. read more

We were excited to discover the 21c Museum hotel (here and in Louisville) which, not only has super-good restaurants like Gray & Dudley, but which serve as an open-24-hours modern art museum. (That's 3 levels of museum you can wander in and out of all day and night forever!) The front entrance of the restaurant itself is off the alley to the left of the hotel's main entrance, or enter the restaurant through the main lobby of the hotel. I realize I'm not at the food or actual restaurant experience part of the restaurant, but for art lovers, I also want to note that the restaurant itself doubles as an art gallery with rotating exhibits. (That is they periodically put up a new exhibit in the dining area...it does not rotate while you are eating.) Okay, the restaurant...are you ready? It's fine dining with super good service. I want to give it 5 stars just on the basis of the individual and honest attention we received from our server, Laura. I want her to be my server at all restaurants. She was like a food concierge. (Actually I want her to be successful at whatever she wants to do.) There are several vegetarian starters and small vegetable plates, salads, a soup and a couple of vegetarian main options. They also a nice cocktail menu. I started with the Low Fidelity cocktail which was beautiful and delicious. (Kudos for having another cocktail named after the Sons of Anarchy character Jax Teller!) Our table shared the hand cut fries, served with a malt vinegar aioli. There was nothing left of these when we were done. They were really good and it was not an exaggeration at all when Laura told us these were the best fries she'd ever had. Two of us had the Spring Pea Soup, served cold...this was super refreshing and tasty. Well done. I want this again. Please mail me some in Los Angeles. Please. Two of us also had the asparagus risotto. This was beautifully presented but a little bland...the cheese it was prepared with, which was described as pungent (aka really good if you're cheese lover) was not at all present in the initial flavor profile and we had to send it back...they may have over compensated a little after that feedback as the cheese was definitely very present on the second try...much more flavorful. The asparagus in the risotto was cooked perfectly. We would definitely come back, if we found ourselves in Nashville, and try other things as their menu seasonally rotates. Sometimes restaurants in hotels are a little high on concept and really just cater to the convenience of people staying at the hotel. Gray & Dudley holds its own separate from being part of the 21c hotel and is well worth a visit to when you want really good food, an excellent atmosphere, sweet and honest service and an entire museum experience, all wrapped up into one dining package. No extra charge to be seated with a giant penguin. read more

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