Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National

Name: Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National
Address: 2555 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, United States, 37203
Telephone: (615) 340-5127
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4

4.0

53 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National is a modern social hub near Vanderbilt University that welcomes locals, Nashville Travelers, and the campus community. Our guests are smart and stylish, so we never slack on delivering an excellent, energetic experience.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

11:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Thu 6:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 340-5127
Website
https://www.centralbarandkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Amanda Dlguas

Location
2555 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
Midtown
Cross street
25th and West End
Parking details
Parking Validated
Entertainment
Live music Monday through Saturday from 4pm-8pm . Listen to great live music while enjoying wonderful food and drink specials.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Longest Happy Hour Ever
Multiple dates available
Sun - 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:15 PM - 9:00 PM,Mon - Fri - 4:15 PM - 9:00 PM,Sat - 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 4:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us at Central Bar + Kitchen after your meeting or after a busy day of work for the Longest Happy Hour Ever! From 12 - 5pm Monday through Friday, enjoy a half-off draft/glass of wine or a specialty cocktail for only $10. We look forward to seeing you there!

Everything Sandwich$12.00
everything cream cheese, peppered bacon, baby kale, roasted roma tomatoes
Gypsy Pepper & Egg White Sandwich$11.00
sweet & spicy peppers, pepper jack cheese, baby kale, salsa verde; Under 500 calories
Sausage & Egg Burrito$11.00
sausage, chihuahua, & pepper jack cheese, salsa rioja

Plates

Eggs Your Way*$15.00
choice of sausage or peppered bacon, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast
Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet$16.00
grilled red onion, cherry tomato, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast; Under 500 calories
Buttermilk Pancakes$13.00
vanilla bean yogurt, seasonal berries
Huevos Rancheros*$15.00
sunny eggs, crispy tortilla, black bean, jalapeno, avocado, queso fresco
Sweet Corn Cake Benedict*$17.00
jalapeno cheddar corn cake, avocado, tomato & corn salsa

Sides

Sausage or Peppered Bacon$6.00
Breakfast Potatoes$5.00
Heirloom Tomatoes$6.00
extra virgin olive oil, basil, sea salt
Seasonal Berries$7.00
Toast & Preserves$4.00

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

53 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed talking w our server, Corley. Thanks for a great dinner!
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IkeN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. I went for breakfast and dinner. The shrimp and crab roll was amazing.
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DannyN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was brilliant, thanks to our service guy, Rounak!
Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott NationalResponded on July 2, 2023
Thank you so much for your 5 star review of our service! I'll happy to hear that Rounak took such great care of you, we'll be sure to give him a high five next time I see him and recognize him for his oustanding service. Thank you so much again for coming in and dining with us and we hope to see you again soon!
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Firedancer
Nashville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Wonderful Mothers Day experience - fantastic buffet and bottomless mimosas!
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JasonS
Hawaii
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
Our waitress and service were excellent. The food was disappointing and the live music was not good at all.
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StevenS
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
Very mediocre. Long wait for food that was cold and greasy. They were out of 2/3 of the items we wanted. Great ambience - but that's about all.
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DaleF
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
There was live music which could be a nice touch but it made a dinner conversation a struggle.
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OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was just ok. It was normal bar restaurant quality, including the service. The Shishito peppers were amazing…. That was the exception. Had I known it was inside the hotel, I probably wouldn’t have gone. Booked off of open table and didn’t see that aspect of the space.
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MarieClaire
San Francisco
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stayed at the Marriott and this is their Restaurant and bar. Sunday night is very slow here and we are early because we attended Ryman theatre! We love seafood and they had a red snapper and a Salmon! We shared this and was plenty for both! It was so delicious and beautiful over a bed of Aguilar with grilled asparagus. Very much a surprise! Had a beautiful patio but last night was windy and chilly in Nashville! Very hip atmosphere and nice employees! We’ll go back for sure!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience5
The bar was not open and the kitchen closed 15 mins into our reservation.
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AliJohn
Amarillo
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They were very short-staffed when we arrived, but Connor the bartender knocked himself out to give us great service. The tomato bisque was amazing and the chicken adobo salad was great. The salad was made even better, though, by the super cool way they present it. My daughter declared the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich "bring a tear to your eye good." Highly recommend this great lunch spot.
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floridagalinnaples
Nashville
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We live in Nashville and decided to try this restaurant because it came back in a search for gluten free options. We were pleased they had gluten free bread and knowledgeable staff. The options were limited, though. We decided on burgers that were tasty and safe but pricier than we would normally pay for burgers. The wine, however, was good and reasonably priced for what we got. The live music was an extra bonus.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Overall a good experience. Drinks were a bit overpriced. Food was average for price. Not extraordinary but not bad either.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food and service were fantastic! We were seated right next to the live music, so it was a bit loud.
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GirlsNight
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience3
Pretty disappointed...tried to do the $25 Winter Wonderland deal and they said even though it was raining they could bring it inside..we get there and they said no...the deal was not ready so had we had known we probably would have gone elsewhere. The server didn't know too much about the menu and seemed confused the whole time. I believe it is a newer place and they're working out the kinks but it was a pretty disappointing evening.
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Steph
Orange County
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, Service, and music were all fantastic! Thank you for making it such a great trip.
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India
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
First I would like to say this is the HOTEL restaurant, so when you’re looking for it it’s in the hotel. Next I would like to say my waitress was very nice and attentive and did a great job. Towards the end of dinner there was a random man who made us feel like he was rushing us out of the restaurant. He offered to get us the dessert we ordered to go because they were running behind and that was odd because at no point did we say we were in a hurry. Now the dessert we ordered, warm chocolate cake, was not warm. It felt directly out of a package it wasn’t even slightly warm. It needed to be microwaved for 30 seconds. The fact the whipped cream on top didn’t melt at all should have let them know it was warm. The steak had no flavor but the French fries were good. Ask for the jalapeño aioli on the side as a dipping sauce. The deviled eggs were the best part of the meal.
Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott NationalResponded on October 31, 2022
Thank you India for your feedback. We take pride in giving outstanding service and we’re saddened to see we missed the mark. Your detailed review will make us better. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
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DonnaD
Wilmington
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had brunch at the bar and it was wonderful. Live music that was not overwhelming & the voice talent was really good! I will definitely go back.
Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott NationalResponded on October 31, 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Donna. We’re grateful for your feedback. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible service to our guests, and we’re glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. We look forward to the next time we’re able to serve you again. Have a wonderful day!
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JenniferB
Milwaukee
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and great service! Fantastic blueberry cosmo and the Nashville hot chicken was hot!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
very cute atmosphere, it is located inside a hotel but they let us right in!
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RobP
Nashville
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
The space was great. Roomy and open. My layered salad was fantastic. My wife ordered the peppered bacon Benedict. Her eggs weren’t poached but hard boiled. The young lady playing the guitar and singing was wonderful. July 3, 2022.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. My daughter and I shared a burger and it was fantastic. We also ordered 2 deserts and shared those as well. They were both good. There was live music from local artists. Staff was friendly
Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott NationalResponded on August 11, 2022
Thank you so much for the feedback! I'm glad you and your daughter enjoyed everything so much, especially the music! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Thanks! Courtney Steck CBK GM
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Went to grab a quick dinner while visiting my son on campus at Vanderbilt. I made a reservation and was seated right away. Got a burger and swapped out the fries for salad. Food was good - typical burger. Not too many people around because of the time of year.
Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott NationalResponded on October 31, 2022
Thank you for your kind words! We’re grateful for your feedback. It’s our pleasure to provide the best possible service to tour guests, and we’re glad that this commitment was reflected in your visit. We look forward to the next time we’re able to serve you again. Have a wonderful day!
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Taylor
Nashville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot off the hidden path. Food/drinks were excellent for brunch. I'll be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Central Bar and Kitchen was a great pick for brunch! Both my husband and I felt our portions were appropriate for the price we paid and they were delicious as well! We will definitely return on our next trip to Nashville!
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Bobby
Louisville
28 reviews
vip
2.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Though it isn’t a typical in-hotel restaurant (no Marriott burger), it certainly isn’t worthy of being a standalone entity. The food was simple, bland, uninteresting, and simply “plopped on a plate” rather than plated with care or pride. The service was the minimum to be expected.
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Bonjour
Baltimore
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Nashville hot chicken sandwich was delicious - and not too hot for an "out of towner."
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Rick
Atlanta Metro
237 reviews
vip
3.0
237 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Mediocre is the word that comes mind about my dinner here. And why doesn't the listing just come out and say it's in the Marriott hotel? It would have been a lot easier to find. The manager and my server were good, but the menu is uninspired and the food was just ok.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience4
The food took a very long time to come out, an hour+ and then was very cold. The steak was extremely burnt. And our waiter let us know the kitchen had been having issues and we will get our meal refunded. The manager came by and offered us free drinks - so we thought for the inconvenience. However after we enjoyed our drinks, he let us know we could not get our meal refunded. After asking to speak with another manager he gave us the business card of someone who could not and would not be able to help the situation according to the waiter. After receiving the correct business card from the waiter we gave the original card back and promptly left. Making sure to still tip our waiter since it was never an issue of payment, just service. Easily one of the most unprofessional services I’ve encountered. People see black women & automatically think we can’t afford nice things. Very disheartening especially during BHM.
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CrystalM
Louisville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience2
We gathered here for a taste of Nashville hot chicken for my birthday and restaurant week. Food was satisfactory and service was fair our waiter was super nice.
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JennyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Manager was amazing and so was the service! Recommend strongly!!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
152 reviews
vip
4.0
152 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great place to celebrate a special occasion!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
This place has a lot of potential but sadly seems to be affected by the staffing problems everyone is facing. Our server was nice and tried to be helpful but our drinks took forever and the food was lukewarm. That being said, it wasn't really all that bad, and we still managed to enjoy our meal and have a good time. We opted for the Valentines day appetizers which were delicious. The Lamb lollipops stole the show and were hot and crispy versus the bison meatballs which tasted good, but we're cold. How the lamb was warm and the meatballs cold on the same plate, was perplexing. For enteees, we got the NY Strip and the Salmon dishes. Our friends got the Burger and the Seafood Linguini. All were very good. We ordered wine with our dinner and had to ask for them when we were almost finished with our food. It took another 5-7 minutes for them to come. So, again, we enjoyed ourselves but would give feedback that the service missed the mark and the problems could be improved with quicker service to ensure food was not cold and drinks accompanied the food as ordered. Overall, we still would recommend this restaurant with hopes that they'll make improvements in this area.
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RaeB
Nashville
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience2
I really hate to complain about service during these times but server was rude. We felt we were inconveniencing her. Food was overpriced for lackluster food.
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Alicia
Nashville
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2021
overall2food4service2ambience2
I made a reservation for 10 am and when I got there, they said they don't accept reservations for breakfast. They sat us within 20 minutes which was fine. The server was very short and seemed in a hurry. Possibly they are understaffed. I didn't realize this was a hotel restaurant until after I made the reservation otherwise I would have picked something else.
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GaryP
Cleveland
9 reviews
vip
1.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience2
Good tool over an hour and I all 4 of our meals came out cold. Sent them back and the next 4 meals came out Luke warm. Horrible value for your money. Nothing but excuses.
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ANDREAL
Nashville
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2021
overall2food2service2ambience3
With 6 people (a party of 4 and a party of 2) in the restaurant it took 15 minutes to seat my party of 2 for our reservation. After finally being seated for brunch we ordered mimosas and coffee. We attempted to order pancakes but were told there weren't any, we attempted to order waffles but were told there weren't any, we attempted to order their french toast but were told there weren't any. We decided to leave. The manager was gracious enough to comp our drinks, thank you.
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DogMom
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall2food1service2ambience2
The food was gross. It came out cold, there was no flavor to it, and it made you not want to eat it after a couple of bites. The server was run ragged because there was no other servers inside so service was a bit slow, but understood. I would never go back, that’s for sure.
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KevinK
Atlanta Metro
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2021
overall3food2service3ambience1
This place has taken a hit since the pandemic. The menu on-line is not even close to what they serve today. The bar is fine as a hotel bar, but plenty of other much better places in Nashville to go.
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KenC
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2021
overall2food4service4ambience3
Apparently they’re having issues in the kitchen . It was 45 minutes before our salad arrived only to then have our dinner served five minutes later which was lukewarm. They were out of the one wine I had ordered. The waiter was very apologetic and comped us desserts. There was no one else in the restaurant so it wasn’t like they were busy. I hope they can get it together.
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FAQs

Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 340-5127.

Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National is rated 4 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

11:30 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National

2555 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross street
25th and West End
Neighborhood
Midtown
Hours of operation
Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Breakfast Mon–Thu 6:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Southern, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Validated
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Amanda Dlguas
Entertainment
Live music Monday through Saturday from 4pm-8pm . Listen to great live music while enjoying wonderful food and drink specials.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.centralbarandkitchen.com/
Phone number
(615) 340-5127

Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Offers

Longest Happy Hour Ever

Menu

Starters

Vanilla Yogurt & Berries$9.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal$8.00

Avocado Toast$11.00

Spicy Deviled Eggs$10.00

Sandwiches

Everything Sandwich$12.00

Gypsy Pepper & Egg White Sandwich$11.00

Sausage & Egg Burrito$11.00

Plates

Eggs Your Way*$15.00

Spinach & Feta Egg White Omelet$16.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$13.00

Huevos Rancheros*$15.00

Sweet Corn Cake Benedict*$17.00

Sides

Sausage or Peppered Bacon$6.00

Breakfast Potatoes$5.00

Heirloom Tomatoes$6.00

Seasonal Berries$7.00

Toast & Preserves$4.00

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National restaurant rated?

Is Central Bar + Kitchen at Marriott National currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information