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Ainsworth Nashville, Nashville, TN

Ainsworth Nashville

2.9
2.9
870 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Welcome to The Ainsworth! We bring a sophisticated touch to the classic all-American sports bar, restaurant, and private event experience. Join us for signature cocktails, perfectly grilled steaks, and a high-energy atmosphere for you, your colleagues, and friends!

Nashville offers multi-purpose spaces for your favorite events and include full-scale restaurants, lounges, and bars. Whether you're interested in live sports, fine dining, or uncovering the best brunch spot, you've come to the right place.

Please note that on Friday & Saturday evenings, from 8PM onward a valid ID indicating that you are 21 or older is required for all reservations.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (629) 800-5153

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    The Ainsworth Nashville brings a sophisticated twist to the typical private event experience. Interiors are casual-sexy and comfortable with an eclectic mix of art-deco touches and industrial details.Reach out to nashevents@the-ainsworth.com to book your next event.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (877) 828-1875

  • Neighborhood

    Nashville

  • Cross street

    21st Ave South and Grand Ave.

  • Parking details

    Parking at the garage next to The Ainsworth and street parking behind restaurant. Unfortunately we do not validate parking.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 870 people are saying

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

2.9
2.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3Food
  • 3Service
  • 3Ambience
  • 2.8Value

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Loved For

  • Nashville

    Great for brunch

  • Nashville

    Great for brunch

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  1. willc

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service1ambience5
    Biscuit was cold, food wait was too long, I asked for 3 soft scrambled eggs they sent me like 10 scrambled eggs, had to ask for silver ware poor service
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My sister and I had a sister date and our server was truly amazing. It was only two servers 3/18 @8:30pm. He definitely gain two regulars.
  3. Failure

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    The place was run down. Loud hip hop and rap playing the whole time we were there. Drinks were extremely expensive. To make a reservation (which we didn’t need) they made me use my credit card. Will Not Return.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    First off.. Service wasn’t really good. They ran out of juice for our mimosas, dishes were dirty.
  5. Foodcityus

    Nashville

    48 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had a reservation for TMRW but they went back to Ajmsworth Had reservations that I confirmed for 8 they denied having a reservation in my name so I had to pull it up Then they told me they are busy We waited 30 minutes then went next door to Nada The place is a joke and No integrity
  6. MadisonM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food4service1ambience1
    Service was not good. We had to go to the bar just to get a soda.. took them 30 minutes just to bring the check and we had to ask for it
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I would not go here! So different than it used to be. Bad bad service. Soooo slow and they were DEAD.
  8. LindaV

    Hawaii

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We made reservations and had to put a credit card on file which I haven’t ever have to do. This was a birthday celebration, we get seated and order drinks, I had to order 3 different before they brought me a drink we didn’t order dinner. After the let down we got our ticket and left. I do not recommend this place.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    One of the worst places I’ve ever eaten at
  10. Laura

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    We came here for a birthday after a mix-up with another restaurant. The food is fine but it's pricey. We ordered the surprise fries ($17) and they forgot the surprise part... they brought it 10 minutes after we ate the fries. They don't split checks here, so prepare for someone to pay for it all.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, amazing food and fantastic artists playing live music!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great!!
  13. ToddR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Made a reservation and open table took a deposit but the restaurant wasn’t even open. Completely closed. Would someone please reach out to me about this so we can process a refund? Thanks
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Server was not professional portion sizes was small
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    It has a great bar atmosphere but not for a romantic dinner
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    THEY ARE CLOSED, still showed me to book a reservation, then i couldn’t book at another place because my existing reservation was in progress. horrible experience from the restaurant and open table chat support sucks and wouldn’t connect me to a human to help.
  17. KaelaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Sean, was so fun and accommodating, the perfect server for our big group of girls. He made us laugh and made sure we had everything we needed. He helped us choose what to eat and didn't let us down. The DJ was a lot of fun and took our song requests too. Cute decor, clean restaurant, and great staff. Overall 10/10 experience and was honestly my favorite part of the weekend!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Waitress was friendly food was good only minor problem was needs better lighting it wasn’t a big idea though
  19. Brian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great night. On Wednesday TMRW hosted Headliners and I loved it. The food brought to our table was wonderful: brussels sprouts, fried artichokes and a charcuterie board that was impressive. The drinks were mixed well and not watered down at all. Plus, I can 100% promise you their old fashioned is a one-of-a-kind. Or for me that night: 4-of-a-kind. The music was outstanding. It was four 2 or 3 piece bands in a row and then a guy who just walked up with his guitar and slayed the crowd with his originals over tracks he produced. Shout out to Dev and Ward for outstanding wait staff. You guys were amazing too! I couldn't be happier with our evening. Thank you TMRW!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Didn’t realize Ainsworth changed to a new establishment. The menu was different, the vibe was different and service just okay.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    Unfortunately, this restaurant has gone downhill since it changed from the Ainsworth. The Ainsworth had such great food, service, and ambiance. They took away the swing, the beautiful entry way and the back room. The food was mediocre and the portions were tiny. We would not go back here again. Coffee was $5 per cup and there were no options other than black with nasty artificial creamer packet.
  22. WastedTime

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I would never recommend anyone to this restaurant. It was a waste of time and money. Terrible service, bad food.
  23. NashDubs

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food came out fast and was delicious. Drinks were amazing though the names sparked some disagreement around our table! The artist who played was phenomenal. Slotting this into to our pregame routine!
  24. Taylor

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Terrible experience that felt like an episode of bar rescue. In the almost 1.5 hours we were there, we were only able to get 2 drinks which was extra frustrating given that a few of the bartenders were on their phones. In that time the server didn’t even offer us water. We attempted to order food which was the reason we made reservations only to find out 20 minutes after we placed our order that the kitchen was “backed-up” and the food would take an addition 1.5hrs to prepare. The music was the lone plus but it was so loud that you couldn’t have a conversation.
  25. ShikeithaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food1service5ambience5
    We love the vibe of the restaurant and we had a great time. But your food was not good the shrimp and grits that was terrible that’s not how that was supposed to be fix. I understand you probably was trying to be different but that’s not it. The eggs was cook to hard the waffles was good and the fried potatoes were good but to much salt. That’s the problem we had everything else was wonderful.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Small over priced portions. Took 2 hours for food to come out. Server acted like she was going to comp some of partial but did nothing. Brought my food out with no toppings/sides because “we waiting so long she just wanted to get it to us asap”…. So then I waited for my rest of my meal … $56 for chicken and waffles and two mimosas. Wouldn’t bring me an itemized receipt….
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had brunch on opening day and it was fantastic! Great food and entertainment. 10/10 recommend!
  28. HuyT

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Wings were dry lacked flavor and felt like they were freezer burnt. Shrimp was cold. We asked the manager why the name changed and he said last management didn’t do a good job. So we expected amazing food especially when we were the only people in there for dinner. Waiter was nice but most likely my last visit.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Absolutely horrible! My lil sister came for her 21st with her bestie and I told them how it used to be Ainsworth and how the experience and food was fire! I was expecting busy!! We walked in and it was basically dead! The host aka new server was sweet and nice! But the food overall was horrible! My sister got fries and her bestie and they were crunchy and hard and felt like they were sat under the heat lamp.They were six dollar fries but when it was time to pay there bill was 11 or 10. Like how if the fries were 6 dollars!? And my burger was 18 came to 21! Still confused about that! I need clarity on that for sure!!! My burger sliders were salty!!! And we waited 30 close to 40 mins of fries and sliders!!! It should never take that long it wasn’t even busy!!! My friend got our server to see how long our food was gonna be and I don’t think they liked that! But what were we suppose to do! It be different if it was busy!! Horrible experience I don’t want to come back! But I will because I know it’s not gonna be like that every time and yes I know you all are in a new transition. Hopefully next time it’s a better food and a great experience!!
  30. Jill

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great time at the new TMRW. Food was excellent and so was our service! Looking forward to the grand opening!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall1food2service2ambience2
    The overall experience was very frustrating. The server did not have a care in the world about anything. He over charged us for food(some things) we never got. He did not care to try to make our experience better. The manager did her best but was not very apologetic for the bad customer service or having to fix things. Would not recommend for large groups
  32. TiffanyG

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    Ambiance is totally different from Ainsworth and has gone down tremendously. Not worth brunch anymore. Will choose another location in future.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Had no idea that this was a soft opening for a new restaurant concept. Before even being greeted to check in for our reservation at the host stand we were told that the kitchen is taking forever because everyone is training. We tried to order a mojito and it took 45 minutes of back and forth correspondence from the waitress to the bar and three trips back to our table to just let us know that wouldn’t be possible. The food came out and there were no sides on the plates, but if you want to order a tiny ramekin of potatoes be ready to drop $6 for it. My friend was still eating the second English muffin of her eggs Benedict when some other waitress came over to ask if she could take anything away. My friend said “no I’m still working on this” and the woman took her plate. I felt like this was a fever dream this was really the worst but also funniest brunch I’ve ever been to. Thank you for the memories but I’d never spend another $60 here ever again. Best of luck to the new restaurant concept, wish I would’ve been able to try the original one.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    vip
    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience3
    Experienced a soft opening of the restaurant. Not organized. Lots of missing food items.
  35. Datamarc

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Music way too loud. Even the twenty somethings commented on the loudness. Turn it down a few notches. Our server Georgia was amazing!
  36. JarrettaU

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The chicken and Waffles were good. My party felt rushed to place our orders because we were told the kitchen closed at 3:30. Our reservation was at 3pm. My party wasn’t allowed to sit until a least 8 people were present .When we sat down at 3:20pm we were told by the host (She was the worst BTW) the kitchen would close at 3:30. We still had people in my party that had not arrived. The server was patient she did her job well. Our entrees came out one at a time. The manager did his best to make us happy despite the slow service. I will not return. This was most of my friends 1st time at the Ainsworth and probably their last. We were not allowed to separate our checks even into 2 checks.
  37. FranS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The Vibe is always great but the food was not what I expected I don’t know if they have new cooks because I have been there several times and the food was always great and they was out of wings before 2pm but I will still come back
  38. LisaC

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience4
    The staff is very professional and helpful, the vibe fun and Morgan is amazing and we will be back!
  39. NicoleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, food and music! It's definitely one of my favorite spots for brunch.
  40. nashvillenative

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Listen, let me start with the fact that I work in the service industry and completely understand being short staffed. We arrived 15 min before our reservation and were told they would have to wait until our reservation time to seat us - no biggie, we grabbed a drink at the bar and waited! While at the bar, our reservation time came and so I went back to the hostess and she said they needed to clean off our table. Again, no big deal. This took about 15 minutes. While waiting at the host stand, multiple managers and hostesses walked past with zero updates or just hello’s. Finally, we were sat at a table that was open the entire time we were waiting… again, whatever, just ready to eat. We sit down and our waitress is lovely, but she’s also one of the only bartenders working. My friend and I don’t even order drinks but the two guys we are with order two draft beers. And we wait. For 20 more minutes, we see our waitress/bartender walking around with the same shaker behind the bar. Beer never came. We got tired of waiting and left before we could even order food. Lord knows how long that would’ve taken. We’re almost there for an hour and managed to get one round of drinks at the bar. If you just want a casual drink, there’s nothing wrong with the place but don’t plan on getting amazing service or getting food quickly.

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  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

FAQs

Ainsworth Nashville is rated 2.9 stars by 870 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Ainsworth Nashville

206 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross street

    21st Ave South and Grand Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Nashville

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Fri–Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Thu 9:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Parking at the garage next to The Ainsworth and street parking behind restaurant. Unfortunately we do not validate parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (629) 800-5153

  • Private party facilities

    The Ainsworth Nashville brings a sophisticated twist to the typical private event experience. Interiors are casual-sexy and comfortable with an eclectic mix of art-deco touches and industrial details.Reach out to nashevents@the-ainsworth.com to book your next event.

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator : (877) 828-1875

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