Urban Grub Restaurant - Nashville, TN

Urban Grub

Address:
2506 12th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37204

Neighborhood:
Nashville

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Cuisine:
Southern

Price: $30 and under

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Urban Grub Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://urbangrub.net/
Phone: (615) 679-9342
Hours of Operation: Dinner Nightly: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Southern, Seafood
Executive Chef: Edgar Pendley
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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Parking: No
Parking Details: We offer complementary valet, don't worry about finding a place to park.

A word from Urban Grub

In a city known for putting up platinum food as well as platinum records, Nashville has a bounty of restaurant options but none as unique, exciting
and diverse as the sure-fire hit Urban Grub. Stuffy upscale is out…..ethnic,
healthy, casual and pick-up is in which makes Urban Grub the… next big star
on the Nashville dining scene. The menu is a combination of southern traditions
with a “flavored up tweak, ” fresh fish and seafood, fresh shucked oysters,
smoked and grilled meats and vegetables, and cantina style hand-helds.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerSouthern
Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diners' Choice WinnerVibrant Bar Scene

Diner Reviews

"What a treat for a Saturday night supper. We were seated outside for a pleasant surprise with some great heaters that made a little chilly night perfect !! Food and service was outstanding . Started out with some type of popovers with jelly -- over the top ! Ended with to die for donuts dipped in sauce. We also got greeted by Garth the manager -- another treat. Can't wait to go back !"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"First time to this little gem. We had out of town guests and overall did not disappoint."
Dined on 3/5/2014
"Excellent food quality and service! Love the fireplaces! We will definitely return."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Loved having the fireplace in our dining room on a chilly night. Our waiter was very enthusiastic, cheerful, and helpful when deciding between 2 appetizers and letting us what Urban Grub was famous for as we ordered. The signature cocktails were delightful. The service was excellent and when our appetizers were slow getting to the table because of delays in the kitchen the restaurant comped them which was above and beyond what was expected. The double pork chop was delicious, as was the shrimp and grits, the trout was tender and moist and the salmon was delectable. The desserts looked delicious,but there was such an abundance of food that we had no room left."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Urban Grub's brunch was great! The food was delicious and mimosas were refreshing!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"FRUSTRATING.Our party of 6 had an 8:45 reservation and were told that if we did not arrive within 15 minutes of our reservation time with 80% of our party, the reservation would be given to someone else. We arrived about 10 minutes early with our whole party. The restaurant was crowded but we were told they were bussing our table; 45 minutes later we were STILL waiting on a table. We were finally seated at an outside table. Props to the waiter Wilson and manager Garth who brought a few apps as an apology. Then, we didn't get an appetizer that we ordered & 3 of the entrees came out cold and had to be sent back. A few things were stellar - Scott at the bar, Wilson's attempts to fix problems and the donuts to finish the meal."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Went with some coworkers for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed my food and the service. Definitely going back when I return to Nashville."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"Urban Grub definitely brings the Americana Southern Seafood. While the decor could use some work (too many themes?), the overall feel of the restaurant is very relaxed and easy-going. The staff is amazing and quite accommodating. This place would make a great group date location or fun evening with friends."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"I've been a handful of times now and each time has been deliciously fresh, flavorful food. Fabulous wine list and great atmosphere. My only complaint is this time we went, my fiance' ordered a gin & tonic that only tasted of watered down tonic. We sent it back and the server came back with the same drink - it tasted exactly the same - so he just ordered a beer instead. Otherwise- fantastic experience...."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"We love to sharing Urban Grub with friends. The atmosphere is hip altough it can get a bit loud on busy nights. the food is consistently good."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"I and my party of nine had a great experience. The recommendations from our waiter were all great choices from the wine to the chartcuterie and specials of the day. My clients and colleagues were very pleased."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"good food, great service, but if you are looking for a calm atmosphere - not the place. Noise level was high, but we were there during happy hour which could have contributed."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"The food was excellent and the service even better. We couldn't get a babysitter so we decided to bring our three-year-old along [she's kind of a foodie (she refuses to drink out of plastic cups) - so she's pretty well behaved] for the experience. The staff treated her with exceptional care and never appeared dismayed that we brought her along. They were great! My steak was cooked perfectly and the grits were a must-try. Enjoy!"
Dined on 2/11/2014
"The steaks were simply excellent and the desserts were phenomenal! My favorite was the vanilla bean ice cream with Carmel glazed homemade donuts."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"This place is easily the best in Nashville, I mean hands down. We have brought them so much business they should put us on the payroll, lol. Anyways they are the best and deserve all of the accolades they get. Thanks!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Urban Grub is good if you are in your early twenties, you don't mind waiting in line for a bathroom for 15 minutes and you can scream over a table to hear your friends talk. The atmosphere is fun and upbeat but the menu is too broad and the food is just average. The waiter and manager were very nice but my main question is this: Why on earth would you only put 2 stalls in a restaurant that size?"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Enjoyed the food and loved the atmosphere and design elements with one notable exception - with all the cement and wood decor the noise level is at times unbearable. Not a place for an intimate dinner with friends, though the wine list and food selections might suggest otherwise. For that reason alone 4 not 5 stars"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"Went when they first opened, and it was OK food and too loud and crazy. But now feels like it has matured into a great presentation! Food was great, service was great, and we sat there for twice as long as planned, just due to the ambience, and enjoyable evening! Great job Urban Grub!"
Dined on 2/20/2014
"I have dined at Urban Grub multiple times during the week. This was the first time on a Sunday evening due to a special occasion. Granted our server also had a 20 top at the same time (at a good restaurant that should not effect my dinner...) but we were left to track down other servers as they finished up with neighboring tables. Server told us the special was one fish, and we overheard another server say it was different. When the entrée arrived we asked our server and he replied "Oh yeah, I told you wrong", No apology? Appetizer arrived with Entree. Not enough space to go into the rest... I will be telling everyone to AVOID Urban Grub on Sundays! Very unhappy with the service we received Sunday."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"Love Urban Grub, we have been a few times but this was our first brunch and it was awesome. Shout out to our waiter James - he was super good and entertaining."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"First time to have brunch and had a delicious meal: grilled peach-stuffed French toast/ brioche! The pitchers of mimosas were a plus and helped it all taste the better! Would recommend the weekend brunch to everyone!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The Mr. and I made reservations for V- Day Dinner and did not feel the "spark" with Urban Grub. A Prix Fixe 5 Course Menu was featured @ $75pp + tip and drinks. He had lobster, crab bisque, watercress salad, shrimp and grits, and banana pudding. I had the oysters, crab bisque, butter lettuce, halibut, and "macerated" strawberries. The bisque was good but the rest of the meal was lackluster. Our salads and entrees weren't bad but, disappointingly, weren't very good either. His lobster appetizer had a rubbery texture. My strawberry dessert was not, in any way, "macerated" as the berries were firm & under ripe. Other venues offer much more impressive meals for equal cost. We were seated in a puddle as water had seeped in under the door-fail!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Urban Grub did not originally have a set menu for V-Day, but called me the week before saying they would have one. It never posted. I kept checking the site to no avail and had to call the night before and have them read it to me over the phone. Other than that, it was perfect. It is a loud place, but that didn't bother my wife and me. The food was amazing. I had the chateaubriand and my wife had the strip. The strip steak was prepared in a new way in that it was dry aged for 28 days, which not only made it tender but also brought out intense flavor. Ken, our waiter, was extremely helpful as well as entertaining and pleasant. We will most definitely go back to Urban Grub, and we will ask for Ken."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I am not in favor of being overly critical in a public forum. I sent my correspondence directly to the restaurant instead. I will say that I have had multiple pleasant experiences here in the past. Someone lost sight of delivering a great experience while charging a premium and replaced it with simply charging a premium plus while seeing how many head of cattle could be moved through the trough in one evening. "Greed is good" should not be applicable in the customer service industry."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The atmosphere is lively and food is delicious and portions are large."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Hip, trendy restaurant with delicious food. It was our first time there and when I arrived as part of a large party, including two kids, I wondered if we would be a little out of place. However, we ended up having a wonderful experience and the manager even stopped by to thank us for bringing our family there."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Had a great time here, the trout and the donuts were wonderful. Love the decor, fireplaces, etc. My favorite thing is the way you can get many wines by the glass, 1/3 bottle, 1/2 bottle or full bottle. Very considerate of those of us who are driving."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"We loved it. Great service and interesting menu. I had and awesome Pinot, Garner, suggested by my waitress."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"We had booked a 9:00 reservation on Open Table which was later than we wanted. Therefore we went to the restaurant a little early hoping to get seated before 9:00. It's not a good sign when they put your name on a list and give you a beeper. So why bother with a reservation... The restaurant was packed and way over-committed. We waited well past our reservation time and were finally seated about 9:35. We noticed that many groups were being seated before us and it was very frustrating. The manager apologized and gave us two appetizers, but I don't think it was worth the frustration of a long wait despite having a reservation."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Can't say enough about this place, best food I have had in a while. Restaurant was beautiful and our waiter James was the best! Defiantly highly recommend!"
Dined on 2/7/2014
"This was a very positive experience. It was the first time dining her for our friends and they commented that they will return because of the quality of the food and the service."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Early January, we enjoyed a lovely dinner at Urban Grub. The food was great, the waiter was awesome. Sadly, my husband was traveling, he was unable to join us. So we made another reservation. We wanted him to experience an "Urban Grub" night out. Though the food this evening was excellent, we are hard pressed to recommend the restaurant any longer. There are some wines on the menu t/you believe are a bottle, come from a box. Not that a box is bad. Sometimes a box of wine can be very, very good. But when you don't know the wine comes from a box, you feel the restaurant is being a bit dishonest. Try instead Mere Bulles or Red Pony. You can get a 44.00 bottle of wine for 22.00 (half off BOTTLES) and their wine won't come from a box."
Dined on 2/5/2014
"we were seated 50 minutes after our reservation time. No room at the bar to wait, so waited outside on a chilly night, but there were fireplaces and heaters which made it nice. Cocktail selection was very good. Food was good, but not as good as hyped. Very crowded and very noisy. I'd go again in nice weather for the outdoor seating."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"I went for brunch and the food choices were great! Good variety!the grits were so awesome! I could have just ate them! Would def return!"
Dined on 1/19/2014
"This is a true find in Nashville. The food was incredible. Taste was perfection. Wait staff was very knowledgeable. Helped us make our decisions. I had the Shrimp & Grits and a friend had the Steak and frittates. Steak was like butter. So tasty. My shrimp and grits were so creamy. This restaurant goes way beyond to get the tastes it achieves. Popovers were to die for. If everything gluten free tasts like this, I would be gluten free. Pork fries were fantastic. Wish it was open at lunch."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"This would be our "go to" restaurant if it were a little quieter. Great food. Huge variety on the menu. Hard to choose among so many very good entrees, yet alone the very interesting apps. Garth is great. Helped pair wine with my entree and really nailed it. The pork chop, however, is the star."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Good food, great service! Not sure I would come back again, since there are so many options in Nashville. Had the Restaurant Week Prix Fixe menu and that was worth it just by itself!"
Dined on 1/24/2014
"I usually love Urban Grub but my last visit did not love up to the previous ones. We were dining for a friend's birthday who loves good service. They accommodated us with a nice table but the service lacked luster. The owner was nice to step in and help. I still like the restaurant and will return. We ordered their infamous dessert of donuts with vanilla ice cream with chocolate bacon. I have had it before and it is to die for. Before the donuts were large and round, this time they were small, more like a quarter size krispy kreme donut. The dessert was still good just not what I had before. Could of been an off night or my expectations are too high."
Dined on 1/22/2014
"We went during restaurant week which is a diner's delight and server's nightmare. I thought it was a little shady to not present the restaurant week menu (although being listed as participating) until we asked for it Our server was very nice and efficient. So efficient in that our entrees arrived before we were finished with our salad. I will let that slide considering the week. Any other time? Big no no. There was a large group behind us in which the head of the table decided the entire restaurant needed to hear what he had to say but luckily they left. If the weather is nice, this is the place to be. Great patios and garage doors that can open."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"The food was bit rich for my taste...but thats what Sunday Brunch menu features...lots of carbs! Flavor was good however...try the Chicken and Waffles."
Dined on 1/19/2014

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