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    4.1 (308 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Bacon-Braised Brussels Sprouts
    Destiny W.

    Char is a fan favorite with my friends and family! They have a great menu with options for everyone no matter what you have a taste for. This particular day, we were celebrating a new job and our server James ensured we had the best experience. He was helpful in navigating the menu and even had the bartender prepare a season cocktail I remembered from last summer! The Beefeater is my favorite thing and I HIGHLY recommend! We also enjoyed the roasted chicken as an entree and crab claws as an app. Well done Char!

    Rachel L.

    I have had nothing but wonderful experiences at Char previous to this. But last night was hands down the worst customer experience I have ever experienced in my 40 years. Because I have been such a regular, I'd accumulated $180 worth of points. When I arrived I let my server know in advance I'd be using my loyalty points. He was awesome at that point and said no problem. As there to treat my friend for her birthday dinner, she arrives, we order. I got the filet, a Caesar salad, and fried green tomatoes for the table. She ordered the prime rib and a wedge salad. My filet was cooked to perfection! Her prime rib was not cooked to order, so she asked for a new one. Turns out that was the last one so she ended up with a ribeye instead. Once received cooked to perfection. We enjoyed our evening, talking and laughing. Everything went severely downhill when we got to pay. I once again thanked Deke for everything and handed him my loyalty card. We owed $30 on top of what my points covered. Barbara was going to pay that and she gave her phone number for her loyalty points for that portion. He takes everything and comes back and says because he used her loyalty number to earn points we could not use my points to redeem the dinner. Absolutely not. I once again explained to him I told him in advance that was how we were paying, and her number was for the rest. He could not have been ruder if he tried. After much back and forth, he comes back to the table, does not look at us, and THREW THE CHECK BACK. It went flying across the table. When I say threw, I mean threw. Deke should sign up for his community baseball team, great pitcher candidate. 10/10 worst service of my life. Will I be back? Yes because the food is great! But if I see that man walking toward my table I will immediately stand up and ask for a new table. Incredibly disrespectful and I will not tolerate that again. I had loyalty points because I am there so often. You shouldn't treat anyone in the fashion he demonstrated, let alone one of your most loyal customers.

    Ashley A.

    Char is one of my favorite spots in Nashville. The atmosphere always feels warm and inviting, and the service is consistently attentive without being overbearing. The crab claws are an absolute must every time.

    Bloody Mary
    Danial S.

    Verdict: solid food, good drinks, classy + airy atmosphere, wonderful service. They've also been consistent every time I've been. My wife and I have been here before and decided to stop by again for a quick brunch around 11-12 on a Saturday. Make sure to scan the QR code once you get inside for your parking validation! We were seated immediately and our server quickly stopped by to fill our waters and grab our drink orders. We started off with $6 Bloody Mary's, which were great. We also ordered the new cornbread with strawberry jam. My wife thought it was delicious, which is saying something because she grades cornbread very harshly. Sweet but not too sweet, with savory butter and a strawberry jam that pulled it all together. We ended it with a steak salad and steak and frites. The steak was perfectly medium and medium rare (respectively). Everything in the salad meshed well together and the truffle fries were delicious but could have been a little more crispy/thin.

    Steak Frites minus one bite
    Sandra H.

    The food is superb. We were there at 2:00pm on a Saturday and it was relaxing and jazzy. We started with the crab cakes and I was so pleasantly surprised. Being a coastal girl I had no expectations but every bite was all crab and delicious. The cocktails are terrific. I had the blood orange spritzer....a perfect mid-day treat. So good I chose a cocktail for dessert. The steak frites with truffle fries was cooked perfectly. What a great mid-day treat. Service started slow but it is the jazzy vibe...once we ordered the service was fantastic.

    Truffle fries
    Courtney J.

    Please read the reviews about the service here! The space itself is lovely, and there was even a piano player, which set a great atmosphere. My friend made a reservation, but we were running behind and then with traffic we realized we might miss the grace period. She called ahead, and the hostess kindly assured us that they would hold our table. We were even okay to try and find something else in green hills (it was on us). So when we arrived the hostess greeted us and started to take us to our table but an auburn haired manager decided she needed to scold us for being late. Instead of welcoming us, she chose to lecture us about how being late was "unacceptable behavior." It wasn't a quick reminder; it was a condescending rant meant to put us in our place. The tone she used with my friend, an African American woman, was especially disturbing. There's a long, painful history of Black people being spoken down to in this exact way. Like being scolded or diminished, no matter their age, status, or setting. That's what this interaction felt like. We even asked if the table had been given away, could we get on the waitlist while we looked for another spot. The hostess reassured us it was saved. Sure enough, when we sat down, there were four open tables in plain view. It was clear this wasn't about logistics. It was about control and disrespect. Ryan our server was lovely but the steak needed a little more seasoning but a great "char". The mashed potatoes were bland and dry. Though our sautéed crab claws were great. Bottom line: the restaurant looks good, but the leadership's rude, unprofessional behavior is embarrassing. Save yourself the frustration. Until management changes, spend your money somewhere that actually values its guests.

    Salmon
    John M.

    Family brunch in an excellent, fine dining, with good appetizers; the PEI Mussels continue to be some of the best we've had, and the crab claws were tiny, but you get a lot of them and have excellent flavor! The salmon is done to order, and has a distinct spice to it. For dessert the Chocolate Brownie is warm and delicious. The large, full bar and extensive wine list, complement the dimly lit steakhouse atmosphere. Service was excellent, and they took care of children's orders first.

    Redfish Sandwich
    Kayla M.

    Char's food has never failed. Literally every bite of food has been phenomenal. Seafood Carbonara is AMAZING and honestly...I won't go back to the steaks that are also so good lol Drinks and service are good but not great which led to the 4 stars.

    Gin cocktail
    Julina K.

    Went recently for lunch during the week. I was sad they were out of crab claws so I couldn't really decide on what to get. My boyfriend got the country fried pork chop and he really liked that. I got the Nola barbecue shrimp and grits. It had a kick to it and was pretty tasty. Our server was great too. He brought out bread for me because he said it went well with my dish. We enjoyed the crab cakes as well and we cleared up our plates. I've also gone to the weekend brunches as well and the food is always good. It's on "regular" go to spot.

    Redfish sandwich
    Heath Y.

    Very great dinner with super kinda staff! Been here before and definitely will be back. Steak frites and redfish sandwich were amazing!

    Ted D.

    WARNING! FABULOUS FOOD ALERT Valentines dinner at Char in Green Hills Village. Crab Cakes appetizer. Cornmeal dusted Redfish with cheddar grits, spinach and crab/crawfish pan sauce. Lobster and Scallop Carbonara. Warm Pecan pie and Vanilla ice cream. Spectacular service, beautiful place and nice and easy live piano. Oh, and a fantastic French Viognier. Our server, Mitchell, seemed like a member of our family and provided outstanding service. The place is immaculate and the easy live piano music from the lounge was perfect throughout the restaurant. Even a Birthday Card, signed by all the staff, was waiting on our table. This is a not to be missed experience when in Nashville. Evening reservations highly recommended.

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    Always friendly service and conversation in the bar. Full menu cheerfully available. A great place. No, wait, better stay home...

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    Want to make someone feel special? Bring them here. Valet or self parking, elegant ambiance, outstanding food. Just do it.

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    The crab claws are my favorite. They are so delicious. The French 75 will have you feeling very good and tipsy.

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    The service was great! The food was delicious! The restaurant overall was welcoming and friendly.

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    Ask the Community - Char Restaurant

    Do you need a reservation?

    No reservation needed. I have gone for brunch on Sunday without a reservation. If it's a weekend night I would check reservations, but there's a bar area as well.

    Kid friendly? Do they have high chairs?

    Hi Hannah! We do have high chairs.

    What dress attire is acceptable?

    Business casual. Not formal but a nice environment.

    New Year's Eve menu?

    Hi Sandra! We will be offering our full menu along with some Chef specials, like house-made gnocchi and a dry-aged NY Strip Steak. We hope you can join us!

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    Great kitchen setup and ambience.  The good people hard at work.
    Great kitchen setup and ambience. The good people hard at work.
    Mini lobster rolls, yum
    Mini lobster rolls, yum
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    Excellent ambiance, EXCELLENT staff, and the food is DELECTABLE! Anything that went sideways was…read moremade right. I would wholeheartedly recommend Bourbon Steak to anyone visiting Nashville and looking for an upscale restaurant to celebrate!

    Rarely, very rarely, does a hotel of only 4.5 star caliber like JW Marriott become known for its…read morefood. Nashville became a clear exception to the rule, delivering a world class, contemporary steakhouse experience into Nashville's more traditional steak scene. Yes, the views are remarkable. Yes, the design of the interior is elegant. But, those criteria would never be sufficient to rank an establishment as world class... Egyptian born celebrity chef Michael Mina has unquestionably become a restaurant mogul at this stage in his career and winning two Michelin stars in his flagship San Francisco restaurant. Expanding into Nashville, he did something truly extraordinary: creating a modern steakhouse concept that delivers on par to the best traditional steak joints of America, but with unique twists and in a special atmosphere. From the incredible trio of fries with homemade sauces, to the appetizer of prawns, to the beef itself, everything is prepared at a level of perfection. Staff are professional and attentive, with a clear level of polish that one would expect to find in a high end establishment as such. Thus, whether for special event or a nice evening out, there is little doubt that Bourbon Steak is the place that will impress with quality and ability to deliver a satisfying meal.

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    Amazing food, service @ ambiance. We came here for our last…read moregirls' trip night. Definitely saved the best for last! Our server, L.A. was one of the best servers I've ever had. She went above and beyond. The food was excellent!! I had the halibut and it was great. I loved the shrimp cocktail and the lobster appetizer (in pic). I'll be back!

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    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

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    Great service, exciting vibe, fabulous music. Im transported back in time . But not by the prices…read morelol Skull's Rainbow Room in Nashville's historic Printers Alley first opened in 1948. The legendary venue is 78 years old.While originally established by David "Skull" Schulman, the venue closed in 1999 following his death, but was meticulously restored and officially reopened in 2015.

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    Join us for brunch every Sunday
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    (495 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    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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    Filet mignon with grilled broccolini, whipped potatoes, and house made demi-glace
    Filet mignon with grilled broccolini, whipped potatoes, and house made demi-glace
    The Finch American Grill - marble top center bar, people, craft cocktails, happy hour
    The Finch American Grill - marble top center bar, people, craft cocktails, happy hour
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    Char Restaurant - steak - Updated July 2026

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