Nashville, Tennessee best known as Music City USA. The city is famous as the home of the Grand Old Opry and the center of the country music industry. thre are many other businesses and industries in this thriving southern city.
Visitors to Nashville have impressive fine dining options,. Following are some of Nashville’s top rated fine dining restaurants.
Capitol Grille
The Hermitage Hotel
231 Sixth Avenue North
Nashville, TN
888-888-9414
The historic Hermitage Hotel presents The Capitol Grille, it’s celebrated, award winning fine ding restaurant. The well known restaurant has an elegant ambiance and has hosted some of America’s politicians and celebrities, as well as local folks. Executive Chef Sean Brock creates memorable southern cuisine, with an emphasis on certified Tennessee Black Angus Beef and game, fresh seafood, and local products. Examples of entrees on the menu include: Grilled Prim rib eye, Prime Strip loin, Sous Vide Bell and Evans Chicken, Niman Ranch Port,, Veal Loin, Prime Beef Tenderloin, Colorado Lamb Rack, Roasted Black Cod, Tuna and Ocean Trout. The Last Course offerings of dessert includes: Flourless Chocolate Ganache Torte, Espresso Creme Brulee, Carrot Cake, Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta, Meyer Lemon Cheese Cake. Fine selection of wines, ports and dessert wines available, AAA Four Diamond.
Bound’ry Restaurant
Nashville, TN
615-321-3043
Visually engaging restaurant with murals enlivening the two story walls. The cooking areas are visible to guests. When weather permits, outside dining is available. The menu offers tapas, salads, global specialties, vegetarian and pasta dishes and desserts. Global Specialties include fascinating dishes such as Crayfish Stuffed Trout, Australian Ostrich, Blue Ribbon Chicken, Double Pork Chop, Flash-Roasted New Zealand Rack of Lamb, cedar Planked Wild Salmon, Crispy Seared Duck Breast and Confit Leg and Tellicherry Peppercorn Seared Rare Yellowfin Tuna.. Certified Black Angus Steaks: New York Strip Au Poivre, Ribeye, Filet and more complete the menu. For dessert, select: Sugar Free Phyllo Crisp, Chocolate for the Gods, Peach Crumble Tart, Trio of Granite, Caramel Pot de Creme and Tiramisu.
Midtown Cafe
102 19th Avenue
Nashville, TN
615-320-7176
The Midtown Cafe bills itself as “THE place for a power lunch or a romantic dinner”. Totally non-smoking restaurant offers 50 wines by the glass and 150 by the bottle selections. The Chef offers a different tasting menus five nights per week. The dinner menu features dishes such as: Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, Veal, Salmon, Stuffed Pork Chop, Vegetarian jambalaya, Barbecue Tune “Picnic”, Flounder, Scallops, Trout, Rib eye and Lamb. AAA Three Diamond.
The Palm Restaurant
140 5th Avenue South
Nashville, TN
615-472-7256
The Palm Restaurant chain is an American Steakhouse chain that tends to attract celebrity guests. The extensive menu includes a variety of options, including appetizers, salads, Italian specialties, seafood, Prime steaks and chops and desserts. AAA Three Diamond.
Sole Mio
311 South Third Avenue
Nashville, TN
615-256-4936
Romantic, casual restaurant brings Northern Italian cuisine to Music City. Tempting Italian Specialties include: Home made pasta with a variety of sauces, Lasagna, Manicotti, Cannelloni, Scaloppini and much more. AAA Three Diamond.
Valentino’s Ristorante
1907 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN
615-327-0148
Classic Italian Fare is described as “Rustic Italian” on the restaurant website (valentinesnashville.com). Pasta entrees include Cavatelli Bolognese, Linguini, Lasagna, Farfalle al Salmone, Fettucini, and Cavatelli Romano, There are a variety of chicken, veal, beef and seafood entrees. Mobil Three Star. AAA Three Diamond.
The Merchant’s
401 Broadway
Nashville, TN
615-254-1892
Housed in the former Merchants Hotel, built in 1892, the restaurant offers casual, contemporary atmosphere. AAA Three Diamond..
Mario’s Ristorante Italiano
2005 Broadway
Midtown, Nashville
615-327-3232
Northern Italian specialties in an elegant atmosphere. AAA Three Diamond.
