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    Urban Cookhouse

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

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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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.

    Shrimp Kabobs (2)
    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 :)

    This was $20 lol

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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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    Pretty bland and unseasoned. My Cuban sandwich was cold and the cheese wasn't melted or even warmed.

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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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    The food is so good every time. The workers are so nice. Quick and easy, I love everything on the menu

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    The Finch

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    The Finch is everything you could want in an upscale restaurant: great atmosphere, great food,…read moregreat service! We had a larger (10) group celebrating two birthdays and the staff handled things without breaking a sweat. We arrived a few minutes late for our reservation but it was no bother as our table was still being prepared. On that note: highly recommend a reservation, this is a popular place! Once we were seated we had the pleasure of Nichelle, a wonderful waitress. She was on top of everything we needed or wanted and we had very little wait time for her return. Great service! And the food... DELICIOUS! As you can imagine, our group of ten had a good selection across the menu and there was not a single person who was disappointed. Everyone loved their amazing food. What tops everything off is the atmosphere here. It's popular so, as you can imagine, it's a bit noisy. However, I like to call it "lively". And they really nailed the physical design, so inviting and upscale. I'll stop there and simply say: check this place out, it's great!

    So many great things about The Finch. My server, Savanna, was EXCEPTIONAL, like AMAZING. She was…read morebright, helpful, and attentive to the max, but not in an annoying way. She even went out of her way to get me a drink that had fallen off the menu a few weeks prior, a delightful cucumber spritz. The ambiance is awesome. As others have said, music isn't too loud, just pleasant in the background, so it would be ideal for having a conversation. The space is open, bright, light-filled, and stylish. Parking is in a private lot behind the restaurant and they validate parking for up to two and a half hours. I wish I could rave the same way about the food. While the cocktails were refreshing and they had a cocktail for every palate, my steak and eggs was bland. It came out a little closer to rare than medium, but I can live with that. But I am not sure I detected a speck of salt or pepper. The steak was at least tender and the sunny side up eggs were cooked appropriately. The potatoes were dry. And I did have the wagyu meatball appetizer. It's a large portion, so easily shared amongst two or three people. Cheesy and saucy with a little spice. The focaccia could've been toasted a little more. I considered the short rib hash, but my server told me it could be salty and hit or miss (I appreciate her honesty and she 100 percent should be praised for it). I came during brunch (even on a weekday). They also serve French toast, desserts, oysters, burrata, potstickers and tuna tartare, salads, burgers and other sandwiches. If you come for lunch or dinner, you can also get grilled salmon, blackened redfish, shrimp and grits, pastas (cajun chicken, pappardelle bolognese, tortellini) as well as various cuts of steak. It's conveniently located right across from the Frist Museum and is part of the Union Station Hotel. I would try this place again for dinner, but would skip the brunch. And again, Savanna was top tier! She deserves all the flowers!

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    A shout-out to Kristeen and Annesia for their exceptional care during our brunch. Annesia noticed…read moremy husband had left his thermos, and Kristeen was very cheerful in serving us. Delicious food!

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    Twenty First

    4.1
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    0.8 mi

    We had an amazing experience at 21st in Nashville! Even though it was raining, we decided to sit…read moreout on the patio and still had a fantastic time. The atmosphere was great, and the food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the Breakfast Tower, and it was incredible definitely a must-try! The drinks were excellent, and the prices for both drinks and shots were surprisingly reasonable, especially for Nashville. Our server, Gray, was wonderful and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. Everyone on staff was friendly, welcoming, and provided outstanding service. If you're visiting Nashville, this is definitely a place you need to stop at. Great food, great drinks, great service, and great prices we can't wait to come back!

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    3.9
    (275 reviews)
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    Dinner out with some out-of-town visitors. Not much of a crowd on a Wednesday evening and we were…read moreseated promptly. Our waitperson took our drink and appetizer order. As we settled in with the menu our questions were answered. The pretzel appetizer took a rather long time. Apparently the original portion was burned and was remade. Our main meal arrived and I ordered a brown ale. I nearly finished my burger before the ale arrived "The bar was backed up". Our meals were hot and freshly made from the kitchen. The Jasper Burger was juicy and the bleu cheese was slightly brown and went well with the patty. I was able to swap the American cheese out for the blue. My bang bang Brussels were excellent with the right amount of spiciness. Chicken sandwich and wedge fries looked delicious as did all the food. All in all the food was very good and the service was accurate if a bit slow. Tips: Parking in the lot is validated. Head on in and scan the QR code at the host station for three hours of free parking. It appears that even though they don't offer alternative cheeses on the menu if you ask you can get any cheese they have for the other dishes. Be sure to review your check. We were there on Wednesday evening but the burgers were billed at full price. Not the end of the world however good servers should know the specials.

    Ordered the grilled chicken sandwich no aioli and switched bun to brioche. I came during happy hour…read moreby chance, so I also had house Pinot. The Pinot was crisp and sweet. The grilled chicken was juicy and flavorful. Bun super soft and the addition of pineapple added a touch of sweetness. The first time I went there was only the bartender servicing the entire restaurant, and she did the best she could given the circumstances. So I give this place a 4. I also came when it wasn't super busy so food came out quickly. My second time was happy hour on purpose. I wanted the Pinot again but they didn't have a full glass worth of it left. She gave me what little they did have, and I ordered the Preds Punch. Way too sweet but looked really cool. Both times service was good. Would go back a third time if I'm ever in the area.

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    Prime rib sandwich, buffalo wings & sweet potatoes fries
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    Milk & Honey

    4.2
    (3.3k reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$
    Outdoor seating
    Free WiFi

    As first time guests the greeter black Anthony was smiling, had a positive attitude, and was well…read morespoken. He informed us of the wait time and provided instructions of the texting process while we wait. Informed us of options to purchase drinks or pastries and if seating at the bar or outside patio became available we had the option to change our seating arrangements. Once our table was ready we was greeted immediately by our waitress Renee with all smiles, positive attitude, and full of energy. She made sure she repeated our order back to us with suggesting other great menu options before placing it. She was clear and we'll spoken. She also made sure we had everything we needed while enjoying our meal. These two employees presented phenomenal customer service and made us feel welcomed and comfortable. The food was excellent and we will definitely be returning for another brunch. ​

    Milk & Honey was definitely worth the hype. We visited on a busy Saturday morning, so there was a…read morewait, but the host stand was organized and the quoted wait time ended up being very accurate. We ordered the shakshuka and two orders of the Hodgepodge Hash. The shakshuka was delicious, but the Hodgepodge Hash completely stole the show. Great food, efficient service despite the crowd, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Nashville.

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    Great sign out front
    Great sign out front
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