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    Mason's

    3.8 (112 reviews)
    ModerateSouthern
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Adam H.

    Located in the Loews hotel, we had opted to try Mason's for breakfast during our stay. I went in assuming this would be standard mediocre hotel food and I was wrong. We opted for breakfast before hitting the town. I had the French Toast with whiskey pecan butter & my wife had the Rise & Shine (2 eggs your way, selection of meat, & crispy potatoes). We enjoyed it so much we opted for breakfast again the following day & dinner after the hockey game. For dinner I had the smoked french dip & my wife had chicken & dumpling soup with a salad. This was definitely a nice surprise and saved us from really having to wait to dine downtown or search for something in the midtown area. The standouts were the french dip & crispy potatoes. There is some confusion surrounding Mason's though as the restaurant side is open 7am-1pm and the bar is open in the evening.

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    Doug G.

    Mason's is located in the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel and is their house restaurant and bar. During our recent stay, only the bar and lounge area was open, as the full service dining room was closed. With this, they were offering a limited food menu, however they ensured you still had a few choices from salads, sandwiches, burgers, mains, appetizers and desserts. Additionally, you had full bar options! The bar and lounge areas are laid out well, lit perfectly and decorated nicely. The bar is surrounding by a mason jar lighting display that is just bright and dim enough to keep the chill bar atmosphere alive. The lounge area features a mix of lounge seating with side tables, actual tables and high tops, plus you have seats lining the bar as well. Service was good. The Bartender was also the waitress for the entire space, so things were delayed slightly, but she still did a great job keeping up with everyone's needs around the bar and lounge area. We came for dinner and started with the kale and artichoke dip. The first few scoops were great, but the dip became cold really quick, like oddly quick. The fresh chips were great as it was nice to not have plain tortilla chips. For our meals we got the Burger and Smoked Turkey Club. Both were quite enjoyable! I sided my club with a caesar salad and the fries my partner got were thick and crispy. Overall, Mason's is a solid option for dinner when you hit the hotel and aren't really in the mood to get out for the night. They do offer brunch, but we were already out of the hotel by the time they started this service...maybe next time!

    Breakfast burrito and crispy breakfast potatoes
    Ida M.

    The food was cooked perfectly and the service was great. Wasn't too crowded. I've stayed there several times and this was the first time trying Mason's. Breakfast was around $15 per person. It's just far enough off Broadway and downtown to make it a quick and easily accessible breakfast option when everything else is packed.

    Davida B.

    (Visit 9:00pm on a Thursday) This bar is located inside the Loews Hotel and is priced accordingly! Lol!! I did see that they have a happy hour. They do have a food menu. Nice relaxed (to scale) bar vibe.

    Fried Green Tomato wrap
    Adam B.

    I like to venture out when I'm traveling so eating at the hotel restaurant felt like a compromise, but it's what time allowed. But Mason's checked off three item: 1. They had grits! 2. They had good food and were quick 3. I got to try something new! First off, I have a love for grits. My grandma lived in Mississippi and when we'd visit, she'd always make me cheesy grits and scrambled eggs. Grits, like grandma, weren't fancy or extravagant, but they were warm, simple, filling, and remind me of my sweet grandma. So I splurge every time I'm in the south, in honor of grandma! Mason's cheesy grits didn't disappoint, they were flavorful and had nice texture and a good portion for a side dish. Secondly, Mason's has great breakfast selections and the food is masterfully prepared and tastes great. My only beef is that it's a bit pricey for what you get. But it is a hotel restaurant so that's not super off-putting. Thirdly, the fried green tomato wrap with applewood smoked bacon was awesome. The blend of zing from the green tomatoes, combined with the salty bacon and creamy scrambled eggs was heavenly! And again, the perfect portion to not put me in a food coma for the rest of the morning. The hostess and servers and kind, attentive, give good suggestions and address you by name each time. It adds to the wonderful experience here at Loews Nashville! Well done Mason's!

    Hot chicken
    Khaled A.

    This review is only based on the hot chicken we had at Mason's bar as part of our food tour. It was delicious and one of the best snacks we had at the food tour. Would recommend you snack here if you happen to be in the neighborhood. Hot chicken: 8.5/10

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    Gladette M.

    Great spot for after work bites and cocktails with friends. IG friendly with super cute decor all over. I can't wait to have dinner here. A Nashville hidden Gem

    Crab cake corndogs! Best ever
    Sheena T.

    I feel that I've faced the same dilemma that most Eliters have faced; we remember the killer Elite event at Mason's and long for that same food, service, and experience. There's just something that has fallen slightly flat though on second go arounds.... Mason's was my first meal of the New Year...unless you count the cold pizza at 2am after celebrating that night, but I digress, I'm gonna count regular ol' Mason's for that. Obviously my BF and I were not feeling in TIP TOP shape; (ie... I somehow managed to throw on a hoodie and brush my teeth, but yesterdays make-up MIGHT have still be on my face.. I cannot confirm or deny. So its around noonish and we walk up to the hostess. She's in a sous chef jacket and was out of her element. Not sure why she was up there greeting customers? But whatever, she told us they'd be serving brunch that day even though it was a Wednesday, and due to our hungover state, we decided to go casual in the bar area. The bartender hands us the regular menu and we ask if she has the brunch menu. "Oh we aren't serving brunch." According to the sous chef you are? So she went and asked and confirmed that they were serving brunch. Ok, cool. I've been raving about the crab cake corn dogs, so we ordered those asap and then had some questions about the menu. The bartender was clueless and had to ask one of the servers. She said that they had recently changed the menu and that was the cause for her lack of knowledge but yikes. It was just rather unprofessional and caused more delays in us ordering our food. I had the shrimp and grits and my BF had a sandwich. My shrimp and grits were decent, but SUPER rich and a bit sweeter than I would have liked. I've had better. The sandwich was great though, and the crab cake corn dogs were heavenly per usual. Overall, just middle of the line really. I understand that there's some transition with a new menu, but your staff should be trained before it's provided to customers. Also, slightly let down with the food this go around. Will have to come back at dinner and give it another shot.

    Rory M.

    Mason's is a viable restaurant for guests staying in the Loew's hotel looking for an easy meal, but it isn't much more than that. The interior is rather dark, and felt wrong while we ate breakfast in the hotel on a gorgeously sunny day. Dark may be okay for a dinner crowd, but for breakfast, I would have preferred a lighter space to enjoy my meal. The breakfast menu contains several egg dishes, as well as cereals, pancakes, waffles, and fruit. The coffee is served piping hot, and was constantly refilled throughout the meal. The food was hit or miss. I ordered the EGG WHITE FRITTATA, and it didn't meet my expectations. The frittata is described as such: "asparagus, blistered tomatoes, goat cheese, arugula salad". First off, it didn't resemble a frit, but rather a lackadaisical, circular omelet. It lacked the firmer consistency of a frittata, complete with the crispier edges, and was very soft. There were 4 whole blistered tomatoes, which were difficult to eat in such big pieces, and very limited asparagus and goat cheese. I only found one little gloop of it right in the center, while most of the dish consisted of me eating scrambled egg whites. All egg dishes come with a meat, and a choice of fruit or potatoes. I went halfsies with my pop on the meat, so I was able to taste both the country ham and the pork sausage, and both were great! The country ham was the perfect texture, perhaps had one sprinkle too much of salt. The pork sausage came as a patty, and was filled with that sausage flavor you crave with your breakfast. The fruit was fresh, and served in a mini skillet, which I thought would have been more appropriate for the frittata. Everyone else ate their entire meal (I mean, I did too, I was hungry), and really enjoyed their order (omelets & rise and shine breakfast). It's not a spot I'd return to if I didn't have family staying at the hotel, but for an easy meal before a flight out of town, it was good enough.

    The dining area.
    Angela S.

    We were staying at the Loews Vanderbilt and decided to give this restaurant a try. We were the only people in the place, which felt a little odd but the server put us at ease and was super friendly. He guided us through the menu and made some helpful suggestions. We ordered the fried oysters for an appetizer and loved them. The presentation was lovely. They came in their shells, on a bed of blue sea salt. Inside each shell was packed with tarter sauce and a small bit of ripened jalapeno. They were delicious. For the entrees, I ordered the Mason's burger - which was not only about a half pound burger, but also pulled pork, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheese and aioli sauce. It was amazing. I barely touched my fries and still could not finish that beast. Hubby got the grilled cheese, which had brie, goat cheese and black truffle on sourdough bread with fries. He was happy with his sandwich but wanted my burger when he saw it. There is an extensive cocktail and wine list but after the extreme temperatures of the day we were sticking to water. Service was excellent and we really enjoyed our time here. One odd thing though. We looked at the dessert menu and decided to order a to-go sundae for our kids who were back in the room. It was wonderful and beautifully packed... in a "Loews Loves Pets" bag. I couldn't decide if they were being snarky or that was all they genuinely had to use for what may have been an unusual request.

    Robert S.

    Had to downgrade to 3 stars... I had the "Chicken 'N' Dumplins" on my last night there...great concept...not executed well. The coconut curry gravy was awesome...after that...not so much. The biggest disappointment was a key ingredient...the dumplings. The puffed biscuit dough came out like falafel; fried and dense. Nothing "puffy" about them. The other disappointment...serving size. Maybe they downgraded because I took it "to go." Didn't feel like I got my $20 worth. You've been warned.

    Crispy chicken sandwich... wow those fried tooo
    Mary Ann G.

    Tried out the new Fall 2019 menu tonight and I can't wait to go back!! Yes I had 3 Crispy chicken sandwiches yum!! And the apple pie margarita WHAT!!! but really there is so much more I want to try!! The mason bar area is really clean and comfortable. It was not to loud and the bar is gorgeous. Valet was really easy and fast. Chairs comfortable. Five stars much deserved from my experience.

    Lemon Mascarpone French Toast (or what's left of it, anyway)
    Daniel S.

    We just had coffee and orange juice and bacon and sausage and shrimp & grits and French toast and fresh fruit and deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes and banana jam with some crazy bacon toffee peanut butter crumb chocolate thing. Holy good gracious. Our waitress Corinthia was impeccable and Marcos runs a tight ship. We are grateful for one of the best meals we have ever eaten in Nashville (and we live here!). Delicious. What else can I say?

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    3.9(2k reviews)
    1.8 miDowntown
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    Husk is set inside an old historic house with tables in multiple rooms -- such a cute and cozy…read morevibe. The place felt lively and fun, and there's also a small outdoor patio that fills up quickly. We ended up sitting at the bar (which we had reserved). Btw, they have a small complimentary parking lot next door plus a paid lot across the street, which is convenient. I had heard so much hype about the food, but for me it didn't totally live up to it. The biscuits were overly salty and not something I wanted to finish. The cold shrimp with blood orange was an interesting combo that I surprisingly liked. I ordered the steak and while it was cooked perfectly, the portion felt small for the price. It also came with broccolini and a really good sauce. Although our bartender/server was super attentive and friendly, it did take a very long time for our entrées to come out. He even had to go check on them and ended up bringing the food back themselves. Unfortunately, mine was honestly a little lukewarm. Overall, it was just mid for me. I wouldn't rush back, but I'd go again if someone else really wanted to try it.

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    Classy modern interior

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    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    1.3 miThe Gulch, Downtown
    $$

    Arnold's Country Kitchen was one of the tops on our list in out Tennessee visit. The James Beard…read moreand Michelin awards sealed the deal for us. We had to visit this great place. They have limited lunchtime only hours and we came toward the end of their day so it wasn't too crowded. That meant that we got to chat up the staff and one of the cooks even came out while we were eating and checked up on us. Fun conversations. The staff was super cool and friendly and that goes a long way with me. The food here is very good with lots of choices. We chose the chicken fried chicken and the meatloaf. For sides we had the mac n cheese, corn pudding, chicken and dumplings and for dessert, a slice of the delectable pecan pie. Everything we had was scrumptious! However, my wife likes my meatloaf better though (bless her heart!). The chicken fried chicken breading was light but dense and full of flavor. It complimented the chicken well (so did the gravy!). The sides were yummy as well. If I lived in the area, I'd eat here several times a week. Definitely will return here one day. This place is iconic and if in Nashville, you need to check it out.

    After our disappointing meal at Saint Anejo the night before, Arnold's completely redeemed…read moreNashville food for us. Such a classic comfort food spot with a super friendly server and an easy setup where you get in line, grab your food, then find a table. The fried fish was honestly the star. Perfectly crispy on the outside while still soft and flaky inside. So satisfying. The fried pork chop was a little dry for my taste, but all the sides were delicious and made up for it. The mac and cheese especially was sooo good. Overall, really comforting Southern food with a welcoming atmosphere and definitely worth trying if you want a more authentic Nashville experience.

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    Arnold's Country Kitchen - Ribs, roast beef, Mac and cheese, cauliflower casserole, collard greens

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    4.2(1.8k reviews)
    1.9 mi12 South
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    Urban Grub in Nashville is one of those places that feels like a hidden gem from the moment you…read morearrive. Famous for not having a sign, finding it may be part of the adventure, but once you do, everything else is effortless. Parking is simple--just pull up and valet takes care of the rest. With a reservation, we walked right in with no wait. The most difficult part of the evening was deciding what to order because the menu offers so many tempting choices. I selected the Kvarøy Arctic Salmon, while my wife chose the Springer Mountain Farms All-Natural Chicken. Both dishes exceeded expectations. The salmon was cooked perfectly--crispy on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. It rested on a bed of greens with a subtle lemon flavor that paired beautifully with the fish. The chicken was equally impressive--moist, tender, and packed with flavor. What stood out most was the incredible smoky aroma that hit before each bite, making it even more irresistible. For dessert, the Blackberry Lemon Bread Pudding was the perfect finish. Soft, warm, and bursting with flavor, it was a standout ending to an already exceptional meal. From the outstanding food to the attentive service, Urban Grub delivered a fantastic dining experience. Make a reservation, enjoy the meal, and see if you can find the place.

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    Gannons Nashville

    4.5(235 reviews)
    1.6 miDowntown
    $$$
    Private events
    Happy hour specials

    4.8* (out of 5) Food: 5* Atmosphere: 5* Value: 4*…read more Service: 5* Would I go back / Recommend?: 5* (Definitely) Total check/person: $75 03/20/2026 This place caught my wife's eye during her reviews of places to eat while staying in downtown Nashville and was an easy walk from our hotel, so it was our first dinner destination after arriving. The small signage made it a little difficult to find inside the Marriott (see pictures), but from the moment we walked in, heard the live piano player and saw the dining area - we knew this would be a great experience. We started off by sharing orders of Lobster Bisque (see picture) and Burrata with Toast (see pictures). We really enjoyed both of them - the Lobster Bisque was so creamy and smooth and the Burrata was cool, fresh and clean. They were a great combination to start our dinner experience and I would recommend both of them. Since it was a Friday during lent, my wife opted for the BBQ Shrimp Pasta (see picture) and I went with the Daily Fish Special on Blue Corn Grits (see picture). As we always do when we go out, we shared our plates and really enjoyed both of them. The BBQ Shrimp Pasta was rich, buttery and smooth and the Fish Special was a tasty white, flaky and blackened fish served on a bed of rich, creamy blue corn grits. Here again, both are highly recommended. While it is one of your more expensive area stops for dinner, you will appreciate the food quality and presentation at Gannons Nashville for your next special occasion. If you found this review helpful, please show your appreciation with a Like or a Follow. Photos copyright: happyhourdesmoines.com & thefoodanddrinkguy.com

    What a wonderful dining experience! The restaurant is beautiful. Our servers were great. We…read morechallenged them to get us out by 7pm because we had to get to a concert. They made it happen. All six of us were delighted with our meals. The portions were large and cooked perfectly. I can't remember a better restaurant experience. They knocked it out of the park!

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    Gannons dining room is perfect for any occasion.

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