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Skull's Rainbow Room

4.4 (1.6k reviews)
Closed 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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SKULL'S RAINBOW ROOM ATMOSPHERE

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Loud
Casual
Live music
Good for groups

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Jim O.

Iconic old speakeasy feeling place. Make reservation for dining . Began with a bottle of Kim Crawford Sauvignon blanc. Started with a wedge salad & escargot appetizer - very good ! For entree shared lamb chops ,with mashed potatoes , mixed veggies. Was excellent . Nitecap was a mighty strong White Russian . 20 plus minute wait for restroom - only downer band was ok

Fun old menu inside
Ciege A.

Such a fun experience at this establishment! Booked a late table to have drinks and a snack while enjoying the burlesque show. The service was excellent, and the show was very entertaining. This is a smaller venue so it's very intimate, and all of the performers (singers, bands, dancers) are all phenomenal. Highly recommend visiting here if you are in town!

Eggplant appetizer
Shawna M.

We arrived at 545 pm for a reservation for 3 on a Sunday evening. We were seated immediately and the waitress was very friendly. We ordered the eggplant appetizer that arrived topped with crawfish and it was delicious. It was a crispy and the crawfish were tender and the creaminess went well with the crisp of the eggplant. I also ordered the pork chop because I will consistently choose pork over beef. This dish was mammoth. The pork was cooked perfectly at medium temperature and it was juicy and tender. The edges were a tad charred and it made me excited for the next bite. It came with a bacon jam on top and it was basically finely chopped bacon with some additional sweet and savory ingredients. The tables sit very high so if you are short (which does not describe me) you may have a hard time cutting your food. The music was a nice touch and not your typical country option that you find most other places. The bathrooms are single bathrooms and unisex. Overall this was a cool spot and I would definitely return again.

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Scott Z.

Great drinks! Can't beat the ambiance. Love the dark, speakeasy vibe. Friendly staff and of course, great live piano on tap! Definitely worth the hype.

Jennifer F.

This place is epic! The live music, the drinks and the food were next level. One recommendation is to make a reservation in advance! We were lucky enough to score 2 seats at the bar after a last minute stop in for some beverages and stayed for the rest of the night. We tried many different cocktails and even enjoyed a delicious glass of wine with our steak we ordered for dinner. They had an excellent selection of both. We were starved so we ordered some Prime Rib Empanadas to start that were excellent! The cook was perfect and the flavor was amazing. We decided to stay for dinner instead of going someplace else since we were having so much fun and ordered a NY Strip side of asparagus. The steak was cooked to perfection exactly as we ordered it. The bar tender was top notch and provided the best bar service I have ever had and the place was packed! Kudos to this team on providing amazing service. It was fun to see that there were so many people that were clearly regulars. As an out of town visitor that speaks to a establishment that is so close to tourist hot spots that bring in that many regulars. After my experience I can see why people keep coming back. Can't wait for my next visit to Nashville this will be on my must go back list!

Natalie W.

Came here one night and didn't have a reservation , the hostess was kind of rude. I made a reservation for the next night. We were early and this hostess was friendlier. We wanted a change of scenery from the honkytonk bars of Broadway. There was an amazing jazz band playing but the surrounding tables were so loud we couldn't really enjoy them. Cool ambiance. We had already eaten so we got the chocolate mousse cake which was very good. I would recommend checking out.

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Puja G.

Im giving this place a 4 only because I didn't try any of the food, otherwise Iikely would give it a 5. A local recommended this place describing it as a jazz bar, and Im so glad she did. Away from Broadway, this place already felt more calm and like a place people could enjoy music in the city without the rowdy crowds. The staff was very friendly and luckily we went early enough to find seats as its pretty difficult to get seats at the bar, especially on weekends. I did however notice the bartenders would try to find people seats or ask people no longer drinking to give up their seat for someone that was. This felt like a nice gesture to accommodate all guests. In terms of drinks, my favorite was the rainbow room. It was a very light tasting drink with more of a pineapple flavor profile making it really easy to drink. It wasnt too sweet and the ginger gave it warm balance. Next time I am in town I definitely would come back here and make a dinner reservation as any food I did see looked really good.

The band
Charles C.

Great food, drinks and service in a room full of talent. The setting could not have been better. This place gets extremely busy so look for reservation. During show times it's standing room only. Musicians were great and the food was spectacular. This place is definitely a showman style bar and it's not the environment where I would generally expect to find incredible food. Prime Rib was honestly the thickest cut I have even seen and truffle fries were amazing. Definitely 5 stars and should be on your list of things to do in Nashville.

Prime rib
Craig S.

Very cool vibe and great Jazz music while eating dinner. I wish they had a ribeye on the menu but settled for the prime rib. Food was good and service was great. It's worth a visit in Printers Alley.

Scallops
Riq H.

We stumbled into Skull's Rainbow Room on a Tuesday night during our Nashville trip just for drinks, and honestly had no idea what we were walking into. Felt like walking into a speakeasy. Low light, cozy atmosphere and our bartender Alan was so genuine and passionate about the place that he sold us on coming back for dinner the next night. Best decision of the whole trip. The food was absolutely outstanding. The wedge salad with blue cheese dressing was one of the best I've had, crisp, fresh, and that dressing was exceptional. The beef carpaccio was elegant and flavorful, though I wouldn't have minded a more generous portion of beef. The bread box was... let's call it a unique experience. But none of that mattered once the scallops hit the table, perfectly seared, melt in your mouth with creamy mashed potatoes and beautifully prepared vegetables. And then the prime rib. Oh. The prime rib. That crust. The flavor. I genuinely don't have the words. It's the kind of dish you think about long after you've left the table. Alan, thank you for not letting us just walk out that first night without convincing us to come back. You made our Nashville trip unforgettable. We'll be back.

Scallops mashed potatoes and brussels sprouts
Felicia K.

Ordered the chicken and scallops was juicy, extremely tender and flavorful best chicken ever had at a restaurant. All the sides are huge ginormous portions.. you get a vegetable medley with your dinner. We did not know that in ordered brussels sprouts on the side no need to order extra you get enough with your dinner. The brussels sprouts were a little dry, needed more juice or broth.. service was exceptional very attentive, knowledgeable from Food to alcohol recommendations were spot on an excellent. The decor was beautiful, shiny , sparkly, speakeasy, flair, and old world style preserving the history of the building. The entertainers are so talented and gifted It blew us away and was such a blessing to be able to have experience this iconic establishment.

Filet, asparagus, lobster mashed potatoes, pork chop.
Lori A.

Flavio, Ethan and Carissa were absolutely amazing! There was a leak over our table but they quickly pivoted and re-sat us. The food was FANTASTIC, and the service was top notch. This was my second time here and it just gets better! Such a wonderful experience and fabulous staff.

Birthday treat for my friend.
Angelica R.

We celebrated my friend's birthday and the service was top notch. We were greated by Nathan was absolutely so kind. Our server Carissa was so attentive, and just the sweetest. She treated my friend to a bday surprise. The manger Flavio also came to our table and told us stories and history about Skulls. All 3 of them made the experience unforgettable. The good was so amazing, I took Carissa's recommendations and it was absolutely delicious. The music set the vibe and the venue was beautiful. I highly recommend.

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Ask the Community - Skull's Rainbow Room

What are the chances of walking in @5/5:30 this Saturday for a party of 4?

50/50. I'd call for a reservation. We just walked in and sat at the bar. But you'd want a table for four.

Hi! We have made a dinner reservation on 5/25 at 9.30pm and we are planning to stay for the burlesque show later. I was wondering if there is any live music as well before the show?

There is live jazz nightly

Is there any live music before the 7:30pm feature?

Yes a great pianist !

What time does the kitchen close?

Hi John, our kitchen closes at 11PM daily.

What time should I make a reservation for dinner if I want a good table to watch the burlesque show?

We thought if we had a dinner reservation, then it would guarantee us a seat for the burlesque show. This was not the case, so I suggest reserving a table 30 minutes before or less before the show. Hope this helps!

Is this a good place to celebrate a 16-year-old's birthday? On a Wednesday?

Hi Nathan, we are 21 and up after 9 pm. Any guest under the age of 21 prior to 9 pm must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. ​

How likely of a chance I can snag a table by walk in this Friday? Thank you in advance for an answer?

There is a possibility to sit at the bar If you walk in when they open or get lucky and have a few people (2 or 3) there is a break in between people waiting for their table.

Are you able to make dinner reservations on a Friday or Saturday night for 2? I have been trying since January on OpenTable with no luck and haven't been able to get anyone on the phone to ask.

Hi Kristine, we accept reservations for parties of up to 6 people up to two weeks in advance. We recommend booking as early as possible on OpenTable, as we do fill up quickly. Reservations will open at midnight, two weeks prior to your desired date.… Read more

Do we have to also pay the cover charge if we have dinner reservations after 9pm?

Hi Sandee, you do not!

I am not big on the menu and I am pretty simple when it comes to food. Can you just order a burger and fries here? Are you able to make reservations just for bar seating?

Hi Sarah, you can see our menu at https://www.skullsrainbowroom.com/menu You might enjoy our filet mignon, or one of our salads! Unfortunately, we don't offer burgers. We don't book seats at the bar, but you are welcome to make a dinner reservation… Read more

Hello. Coming in from out of town and looking to attend Burlesque show, 1. are the burlesque shows just on Friday and Saturday?, and 2. What is recommended time to arrive for 11pm show to get in, even on standing room basis. Thanks!

Hi Nelson, Yes, at this time we feature burlesque Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 11PM. We recommend arriving to join the entry line as soon as possible, around 9PM.… Read more

My wife and I are looking to see a burlesque show, but not wanting to eat dinner here. if we did make a late reservation and got some cocktails and appetizers would we be able to stay at our table. I am mostly confused about the standing room only?

Call them Dalton, or just stop by and ask. Was last there in May and they were not doing burlesque shows then.

Can you walk in for dinner?

Hi Emily, guests are welcome to stop by the day of and join our wait list for a table, or walk-in to our full service bar depending on availability. Thank you!

What is the dress code? Have reservations in couple of weeks.

We are not fancy people and felt like we fit in fine. Some were dressed up. My husband wore jeans and a long sleeve button up collared shirt.

Can we bring our 15 year old niece for some music?

I believe you can. I know you need to make reservations to go there, so I would just ask when u call.

If I make reservations at 7pm for drinks and dinner for two, how long can we stay at our table before we would need to give it up for the next diners? Would our server be able to help us transition to bar seats if necessary and available?

You are not on a time limit . Enjoy

What time does the show start tomorrow night?

Entertainment details can be found at https://www.skullsrainbowroom.com/entertainment We hope to see you here!

Is it this a good place for drinks and dessert on a friday evening?

Yes! This place is awesome. I recommend the lemon cake.

My wife and I are wanting a night out and think dinner and drinks with a good burlesque show would be fun. What time would you suggest we reserve a table for dinner, that is late enough to eat and stay for the show?

Burlesque is at 11 p.m. - I would suggest a 9:30 table or thereabouts, gives you time to eat, relax with a drink and still be finished before the show starts.

Is there a smoking area?

I did not see one when we were there.

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