After about 15 trips to Nashville, my wife and I have developed a routine…read more Get to town. Drop off the bags. Head to The Stillery. It's usually our first dinner stop every single trip. This time, we switched things up and hit it for lunch instead. Good call. We grabbed seats at the bar, where Todd was holding down the fort. The guy was outstanding. Drinks never sat empty, food came out smoothly, and he somehow managed to be attentive without hovering over us every five minutes asking if everything was okay. My wife started with the Nashville Margue, which goes down way too easy for something packing moonshine. Light, refreshing, and carrying enough kick to remind you you're in Tennessee. Then Todd introduced us to a Bloody Mary made with a new pickle-infused vodka. Now, that sounds like one of those ideas that should either be amazing or a complete disaster. Turns out it's amazing. My wife loved it so much she's already talking about coming back tomorrow for another one. For food, we started with the pretzels and beer cheese. Simple. Warm. Soft. Salty. Exactly what you want while settling into a Nashville afternoon. Nothing fancy, just done right. Then I went all in on the mac and cheese topped with Nashville hot chicken. Yee Haw. Creamy mac and cheese. Crispy chicken. That signature Nashville heat. Comfort food with a little attitude. Just the way it should be. The best thing about The Stillery is that it knows exactly what it is. Good food. Good drinks. Good people. No gimmicks. No trying too hard. Just a fun place to sit down, relax, and enjoy yourself. Fifteen trips to Nashville (together) and it's still one of our first stops. That's probably the strongest review I can give. Five stars.

This little spot on 2nd Ave N is an iconic Nashville spot. They also have a location over in…read moremidtown. The spot is in an old building in the middle of the entertainment district (Lower Broad area). It has a small outside seating area, for when it is not a sauna, Inside there is a nice sized bar, if you are just seeking a drink. They are known for their mac & cheese, which I have never tried in all of the times I have been to the Stillery. Very creamy, cheesy mac & cheese. The Nashville hot chicken has a nice spice to it. A bit mild for the serious hot chicken fans, but the flavor is there. The chicken tenders are fairly standard. And the crinkle fries are mid. I enjoyed both of the drinks. At $14.50, they are at least $1.50 less than the standard Broadway cocktails in the star bars, so iti s a less expensive option to get a drink. I don't think they ever have live music, unlike some others here, so you are going for the food, not the noise. Service was great, as always. The staff is always prompt and knows their menu. It is more bar food and the menu is limited, but what they do, they do well.

Good breakfast place. The blueberry pancakes were my favorite. Nice ambiance for a cozy breakfast…read more Would definitely come back

Hidden gem located in the lobby of the Hyatt Centric. Atmosphere offers several great sitting…read morespaces. I chose the patio and had a great experience with service and the food was incredible. Beyond expectations, I was thrilled to have chosen Ella's.

Amazing spot Had the chicken sandwhich 9.5/10…read more Hoping to make it back for bbq. The atmosphere at this place is exactly what I was picturing when I booked a trip to Nashville

Food We waited in line to eat here because of of the…read morereputation it has. Our order was brisket platter with a hoecake and hush puppies and a 4 bone platter with green beans and hoecake. What a disappointment!!!! Brisket was moist but had no flavor, the hoe cakes were bland, the hush puppies were dry. The rib were good as long as you put sauce on them . We also got pecan pie and fudge pie. The pecan was ok, but the fudge pie was gritty and pastie. We also got a root beer which was flat. We asked the guy who brought our food if we could get it replaced and he just stood there like he didn't understand. Then said I don't know and walked away. Terrible experience. So sad.

Nicely decorated place to go in downtown Nashville , great specials, friendly bartenders, " Maddy…read moreis the best" fun atmosphere!. I had chips & queso it was good, 2 tvs on wall playing western movies, classic rock music playing, enjoyed my visit

This is one of my favorite places to go down and grab a drink. Helps that I live almost directly…read moreabove this restaurant in the Encore bulding, of course. The place is very open, but not overly loud, except when it is very full. Nice, long bar. Love the bar staff here. This night I sat at a table, so got to experience from another perspective. The food is a mix of Mexican street food and Tex-Mex fusion. It is a mix of chips & Dips, Bocaditos (appetizers and sides), Cokctails, Tacos, and salads. There is also an extensive list of alchol choices. This night two friends grabbed the chicken taquitos and I grabbed the stuffed poblano pepper. The taquitos are the better of the two, if you ask me, as the poblano mole is a bit salty for my tastes (but otherwise good). Service was great. Mario was prompt and took care of our needs nicely. On top of refills. Great service.

When I travel I enjoy sampling local brews! There were over 40 draft choices and I did my level…read morebest to sample them all but fell short! Ha! The local brews ranged from sours to stouts with a few Lagers and IPAs thrown in for good measure! There were a few locals that appeared to be on their own flight of having way too much of the drinks..but in all fairness they walked in the door boozy! Lol The service was good and I enjoy the spacious bar area! Keep the brews flowing!

Sunday brunch in early February/ plenty of seating, nice menu and friendly servers. TVs were all on…read morefor sports lovers but it was easy to chat at our table. I ordered the avocado toast and it was good but not the most flavorful. Big portion of bacon, though. Prices are on par for Nashville - kinda high. Loved that our server frequently checked on us and brought coffee refills often. Tourist hotspot with an easy location when downtown.

When in Nashville you need to have some hot chicken. What better than a little Hattie B's Hot…read moreChicken on Broadway! There's always going to be a line - get used to it! The food is always great! This time I tried their jumbo chicken wings meal with fries and some grits. The food is amazing! Chicken is juicy and tasty! The staff there are all friendly and helpful if you have questions. The dining area inside is usually busy and the small amount of outdoor seating is also usually packed! If you get to sit at the counter that faces the street, you can people watch . It was a great experience!

I remember around nine years ago when Nashville Hot Chicken was just taking off in…read moreCalifornia--before Dave's, before Clyde's, before even Hot Chicks--all I kept hearing was how great the original duo of Hattie B's and Prince's were. They kept saying that all the Johnny-come-lately hot chicken shops in the other parts of the country were just pale imitations. Even Howling Ray's with all its reputation was not as good as those two. And I have to say Hattie B's does stack up considerably well. The tenders were, er, tender and juicy and kind of fat. I wasn't expecting Dave's level or giant honking pieces. The fries were seasoned well. And the piece of bread was a good side in itself. But I think my favorite was the baked beans. I don't believe I've ever had baked beans with hot chicken before. Most hot chicken joints stop at the fries and bread. Man, if I could have baked beans this good with my chicken, I might even go all baked beans and no fries. Fries are never my favorite anyway. The beans were just the right of sweet and savory to be a key side. The service was fast but friendly, as befits a restaurant that has lines out the door and down the block. I've never seen a line that crazy at any food hall. That the crew manages to manage such a large throng of folks with a smile on their faces is a testament to their training and/or temperament. The ambiance is great. For such a crowded place and a smallish dining room, Hattie B's manages to make it look welcoming and not as packed as you would think it would be. I usually dislike communal tables especially when you want private conversation with your friend, but here it still feel relaxed and relatively private. I think this is a badass location to place a Hattie B's and next time I'm by the Assembly Food Hall for like a Ryman show or a game with the Preds, I'm coming right back for these tenders and those prime baked beans.

I'm going to start this review saying the gumbo I had at The Southern Steak & Oyster was the best…read moregumbo I had in my life! It's my last night in Nashville so I want to go to a bang zoom restaurant. A few of my co workers have said to me: Mr Bill, we see every night you're going out to some amazing spots. Mind if we tag along? Sure, the rules are to keep your fork outta my plate when we sit down. Deal? The restaurant is very large, we're shown to our table. Set in the middle of the dining room and facing the bar. The bar can seat at least 25 people, the restaurant is set up for fun. To get our party started, I ordered a well crafted cocktail: Tea'd Up Old Fashioned Made with Bourbon, Black Tea and House Barrel Aged Bitters. Funky?? Oh yeah I'm with a bunch of Military Veterans and they're telling me their crazy stories. I'm sippin' my Old Fashioned and taking it all in, we need to bond over drinks and crazy things we all drank overseas. As an adult, I can appreciate my Nashville TN Old Fashioned with Black Tea. While we're talking, our waitress drops off a plate of homemade biscuits. The biscuits are fire! Buttery, flakey and moist, The Southern Steak & Oyster can make a damn good biscuit. Next, my Gumbo comes to me. The first taste I can tell this is a chef'd up dish. Better than anything I had in New Orleans. This gumbo is filled with Andouille, Crawfish, Shrimp and Fried Okra. Very flavorful indeed. My last entree in Nashville will be Fish 'N Grits. Fresh fish topped with Spicy Tasso Ham over Sweet Potato Grits and Bacon Braised Cabbage. This is a flavorful dish, the grits are very creamy and the cook on the fish was spot on. We had a great night at The Southern Steak & Oyster, it was a pleasure to dine at your restaurant.

I have a tough time in writing this. I've been here twice. I can only write a Pros and Cons as I…read morewant to be fair Pros 1) selection of oysters is fantastic 2) the Shuckers really are carrying the bar seating 3) everyone is super nice Cons 1) now remember I was at the bar seating, Other than the shuckers and who I think are awesome. On one visit with only a few of us there our bartender disappeared for a good 20 minutes. Upon his return he was focused on everything but the 5 of us in the place until we finally had to ask to get service. The other visit everyone helped me but the actual server. Maybe this is a staffing problem, I don't know but being stuck for 20 minutes to order another drink with my meal is not acceptable. Although they had that check in my hand in under a minute and in under another minute to process. Again, super nicer people, but kind of oblivious. 2) Now let's talk about the kitchen. And I'm adding some input from the other diners because we all sat there waiting. - flavors are great, but the salt and spice level is overboard. I had the mushroom appetizer and nearly choked/coughed to death. I like heat but this was raw spice that overpowered the dish. And the salt about made my feet swell into balloons. Such a shame because the idea is great just poor execution - deviled eggs. Pass - BBQ Shrimp, sort of like the mushrooms right profile but overpowering - gumbo. Two other people had the gumbo and when I asked they said that too is just over spiced I want to like this place, but probably my last visit unless I just come for oysters. Sorry

We are visiting with our teenage kids and this is one of the places that allow them in with live…read moremusic. Classic 90's music. The wait was a bit long but look at that steak! It was delicious! Service was also amazing. If you are looking for a place that will take teenagers, has live music and good food--this is your place.

Great vibe. Wide open on a Tuesday. Band was average. This rooftop and Postys are attached…read more Beer was coldish. We will go in here again this week.