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    Urban Cookhouse

    4.2 (416 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Grilled Shrimp Kabob Entree

    Very friendly staff. Grilled Shrimp Kabobs & side salad was delightful. Would highly recommend!

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    Doug G.

    Urban Cookhouse is a casual eatery sitting in the heart of Midtown with quick/counter order service that serves Americana style food with a highlight on their sandwiches and wraps, however they do serve appetizers, dinner plates, salads and even brunch. Additionally, they do feature alcohol with select beers, wines and cocktails. UC is a small chain with most of their locations being in Alabama, this Nashville location is the only one in Tennessee currently. Parking - Free during certain times, 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM and outside of those hours you can scan to pay or use the pay station. Parking is $11 during those hours. We came this way for lunch as we waiting on our nearby hotel room to become ready. We walked in from the back, passing the cute Dolly mural and circled to the register/ordering counter. The menu hangs above the register for your to study in the event you don't know what you want just yet. After we scoped it out we quickly saw a few things to grab. I got the White BBQ sandwich, which was a chicken sandwich with housemade white sauce, cheese and bacon. My partner got a wrap, the Buffalo Chicken which came in four pieces and featured grilled chicken, buffalo sauce and cheese. Both of us sided our sandwich/wraps with their fresh fruit. For both of us the sandwiches were just ok. The chicken on the White BBQ was dry and chewy for me and the buffalo chicken was not very buffalo-y, which made it a dry wrap. Additionally, the fruit was not as fresh as expected, as the apple pieces were mushy and off-putting. Not the best showing for a place we had higher hopes for. Seating was great as you had booths and tables, along with bar seating inside and then you had the great covered patio! We landed on the patio and it was perfection! They gave us a number for our order and each table is fitted with a wooden block to display your number. It did not take long before our food hit the table via one of the runners. Overall, Urban Cookhouse was just ok for us. I can see myself coming back for a casual lunch now that I know what to expect.

    El Cubano
    William W.

    Yikes! This restaurant just isn't good at all. One of their signature recipes, prevalent in many dishes on the menu, is their pulled pork. What a shame. In a city famous for its barbecue, this is easily the worst barbecue in town by a long shot! The pork tacos featuring this alleged barbecue pork are accompanied by bitter-tasting onions and a decent slaw. With so many great taco places in Nashville, this mediocre attempt simply does not measure up. The El Cubano sandwich looks really good on paper, especially with Vandy students unquestionably inflating the ratings leading to high expectations. And then you eat it. Piles and piles of this horrendous pork sit between ordinary, plain white bread. I guess using the traditional Cuban bread was out of the question? The sandwich features other lackluster deli meats and cheeses and was nearly unpalatable. The cheddar pasta side dish wasn't spectacular, but it was probably the best thing I had. By that, I mean it was tolerable. At least they used real cheese and not the dreaded orange cheese sauce. So yeah, just avoid Urban Cookhouse altogether.

    Chicken Salad and Fruit Plate and Orange Roll (1)
    Bailey P.

    We came here on a Tuesday night and the place was completely empty. We ordered at the counter and then found a place to seat at one of the indoor tables (there are also covered outdoor tables). The young lady working the cashier was very friendly and helpful at narrowing down our menu options. The menu is very vast so it was a bit overwhelming. I ended up ordering the chicken salad but the quesadilla and shrimp skewers also sounded good. The chicken salad hit the spot and the fruit was very fresh. It also came with an orange roll that sweet but pretty dry.

    Inside the veggie quesadilla
    Jackie F.

    We weren't sure what to expect, but we ordered breakfast and I loved how it wasn't greasy at all. When you walk in, its not clear what to do, do you seat yourself, do you order at the counter? After finding a worker, we were told its like a chipotle, you order at the counter, get a card with a number on it and they bring it to you. We went outside and found a table to clean ourself, and waited for the food. We got: Bloody Mary's - Pretty good, but even better after adding a lot of water to it, it needed to be diluted. Sunny side sandwich - he liked it a lot Side of potatoes - Blah Veggie quesadilla with a side of scrambled eggs - I really liked the quesadilla on a whole wheat tortilla with the veggies but the egg was well-done brown haha I've never seen that! (See pic) It was almost $60 for all of that. We won't be back.

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    Erin G.

    The food here is so amazing! I loved being able to sit outside and enjoy the weather as well! Highly recommend!! **Bonus** Before you leave get some cute pictures with the Dolly Parton mural out back :)

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    Smoked turkey salad was awesome and lots of other great GF options. Will be back. Great location near the hospital.

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    Delicious food. Wonderful customer service. Great atmosphere. We would definitely come back!

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    Favorite lunch spot, great food, awesome customer service! Friday brunch menu is A+, loved the steak and egg burrito

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    Good food at a good price! Lots of healthy options. Would recommend the shrimp kabobs, which were marinated deliciously. Friendly service :)

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    4.2(3.3k reviews)
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    We loved our breakfast at Milk and Honey!…read more I've read this place can get very busy and have lengthy waits! Thankfully when we stopped in on a recent weekday morning there was no wait and we were seated in the most perfect spot right away! We chose an outdoor table! The outdoor patio is so nice, even in the Nashville summer heat!! We got there before it was super hot out and the patio kept us super comfortable the whole time!! :) We had a really great waitress who was very knowledgeable about the menu and was able to help us make the best decisions for what we were craving!! We started with a couple of drip coffees that came out in adorable cups, on saucers, with spoons, very lovely appearance! Quite delicious! We ordered a fried chicken biscuit sandwich that was served with their home fries and a side of country gravy. This was delicious! I HIGHLY recommend trying their table hot sauce! We loved it so much we bought a bottle to take home!! :) We also ordered the Chicken and waffles. This dish is also served with home fries and a then a side of syrup. This meal was also fantastic!! We had a really great experience at Milk and Honey and would highly recommend for someone looking for not just a good meal, but an entire lovely breakfast experience! :) Don't forget to check out their gift shop and bakery treats to go, on your way out!!

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    0.7 miDowntown
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    Blown away by our experience at The Mockingbird! Our server, Tyler, was absolutely amazing, he made…read moresure we were well taken care of and very attentive to our needs. Loved the aesthetics of this place- very chic and modern looking. But the best part was our food. I had heard great things about the burger, and it did not disappoint. This was one of, if not the BEST burger I've ever had. It came out fairly quick, fresh and hot with melty cheese and the softest bun. There's layers of veggies and sauce which add so much flavor to the soft, melt-in-your-mouth bite. The only thing was the fries weren't my favorite. They were over seasoned in my opinion, and not super crispy. We were full at the end but the dessert menu looked really good, with specials like ube lava cake and panna cotta. I will be dreaming about that burger, and hopefully will make it back next time I'm in town for that burger or to try their brunch!

    Dedicated Tournament of Champion viewer right here! I have been to 4 out of the 5 winners…read morerestaurants to taste what is happening. So when I knew we would be in Nashville, there were no questions: we were going to Maneet's! Mocking bird was the best choice for us as Indian food would not have been the best for our kids, and me as I can be a picky eater. Easily made reservation on-line. Heads up, no real street parking in the area so we had to park across the street in a parking garage (for a fee.) It was a Saturday night and the place was bleak! I couldn't believe it. There loss... The interior is meticulously decorated. Everything was very modern with some flare like the giant mirrored mocking bird protruding from the wall (super cool.) Sitting inside, you felt a little upscale. I tried a few things as there were 6 of us at the table. We started with Don't Worry, Brie Happy and Keepin' It Rio. The Brie bites were DELICIOUS!! I am still thinking of them 2 months later. I should have ordered this as my entree as well! The Rio, I could have done without. Squishy and lacked flavor for me. My cousin had Tot's El Tio Fun. Needed something. I thought it was a little dry. I did the trio. My choices: Brussels, fried rice and mac and cheese. I didn't realize these would be smaller than the original side version. The brussels needed more of a sauce. The rice- I wanted the egg on top but apparently this only happens when it is just the side. The mac and cheese was good. My friend raved over the Wedge between Us salad. My husband had the Bird Is The Word and has nothing but good things to say. Also, what a cute kids meal served in an only school microwaveable type of meal. I also felt I had to get a desert so the cookies it was and they were a little hard. My complaint- their website advertises the Happy Hour specials. They have it posted on the stalls in the bathroom. Nowhere does it say that you can only have the Happy Hour specials if you sit at the bar or outside. This made me upset! Advertise better. Be clear. Overall: the BRIE!!! True Score: 3.75

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