Gray & Dudley at 21c

Name: Gray & Dudley at 21c
Address: 221 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN, United States, 37201
Telephone: (615) 610-6460
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1018 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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The Gray & Dudley Family are excited to extend heartfelt hospitality and to share their eclectic menu, featuring market-driven dishes, thoughtfully prepared using high-quality seasonal ingredients sourced from Nashville area producers and craft purveyors.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(615) 610-6460

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch
Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm
Happy Hour
Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:30 pm
Dinner
Wed–Fri, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 610-6460
Website
http://www.grayanddudley.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Bell
Catering
Please contact Lisa Curry at lcurry@21chotels.com with catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
Gray & Dudley, adjacent to the 21c Museum Hotel Nashville, connects you with art through various forms. Our menus feature seasonal, market-driven fare designed by Executive Chef Rob Newton, and our clay creatures crafted by Beth Cavener are sure to keep the conversations flowing!
Private party contact
Ryan Holtsford: (615) 610-6413

Location
221 2nd Ave N Nashville, TN 37201
Neighborhood
Nashville
Cross street
Church Street and 2nd Ave N (off Banker's Alley)
Parking details
The entrance to Gray & Dudley is off Banker’s (Metro) Alley. Self-parking is available in public lots and garages near the restaurant. We suggest the White Front lot (205 2nd Ave N) and 2nd & Church Lot (210 2nd Ave N). Street parking is also available on a first come, first serve basis.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Bankers Breakfast$15.00
Two eggs any style, fried potatoes, bacon or country ham, choice of toast. Allergens: Dairy, Egg, Gluten, Nightshade
G&D Breakfast Bowl$14.00
Local grits, cheesy eggs, potato, pork belly, caramelized onion, G&D hot sauce
Crispy Potato Cake$14.00
Two eggs any style, black beans, roasted tomato salsa, queso fresco. Allergens: Gluten, Nightshade
G&D Stuffed Omelet$14.00
Tennessee cheddar, sausage, bacon, mushroom, onions, peppers, herbs, crème fraîche, choice of toast. Allergens: Dairy, Egg
Avocado Toast$11.00
Thick-cut Bobby John Henry sourdough with avocado, chili, olive oil, frisee, and shaved radishes. Allergens: Gluten
Open-Faced Corned Beef$16.00
House-made sauerkraut, local Swiss cheese, G&D sauce, sunny eggs. Bobby John Henry Rye. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten

Others

GD Burger*$18.00
American cheese, pickles, charred onion, iceberg, G&D sauce, on a Bobby John Henry bun. Allergens: Allium, Citrus, Dairy, Gluten, Nightshade, Sesame
Monte Cristo Sandwich$14.00
French toast, Bentpn's country ham, cream cheese, jam, powdered sugar. Allergens: Dairy, Egg, Gluten
Granola and Yogurt$12.00
House-made granola, whipped yogurt with Tennessee honey. Allergens: Dairy, Tree Nut
Biscuits and Gravy$13.00
Two cathead biscuits with choice of sausage gravy or chocolate gravy. Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Steel Cut Oatmeal$8.00
Streusel crumble and crème fraîche. Allergens: Dairy
Fresh Fruit$7.00
Seasonal selection. Allergens: Citrus

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary$12.00
Cathead Vodka, spiced tomato juice. Allergens: Alcohol, Allium, Citrus, Nightshade
Daisy
Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, lime, Grenadine, soda. Allergens: Alcohol, Citrus
- Brunch$12.00
- Cocktails$12.00
Mimosa$10.00
Marques de Caceres Cava, fresh squeezed orange juice. Allergens: Alcohol, Citrus
Paloma$12.00
Altos Plata Tequila, lime, grapefruit, soda. Allergens: Alcohol, Citrus

What 1,018 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nashville
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KolleenO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had such a fantastic meal! The flavor and freshness of everything was perfect. My favorite was the charred baby carrots with whipped feta, golden raisins and pistachios. The mint on top was incredible and the way the flavors worked together was just amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food, atmosphere, and our server Dylan was delightful!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day brunch.
VY
VickiY
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The food, (we had brunch) was tasty and our server was very friendly and attentive. I have since recommended Gray and Dudley to a friend.
BM
BobM
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a great Mother's Day brunch at Gray & Dudley.
d
debbiel
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time we come back seems like we enjoy our experience even more.
AK
AmyKelleyBell
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed a lovely brunch catching up with a friend. The front dining room was busy so we chose a corner in the back dining room near the kitchen. Everything was perfect - food, service and atmosphere (10/10)
MA
MikeA
Orange County
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
One of the best meals I've had in Nashville! The staff was excellent, from the bartender to the waiter to the manager. We had great appetizers, pork belly, and steak, all perfect. Loved the carrots side as well. We also had some excellent wine recommendations. The location is really convenient for games or shows (we walked to Brookstone after for a concert). We'll definitely be back!
KC
KellieC
Louisville
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Beautiful presentation. Excellent service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent cuisine and great staff.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
Thank you so much!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing!!
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
Cheers!
RW
RyanW
Tampa
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Kitchen was backed up so took a little long for food (54 mins) but we were warned.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
Thank you for your patience Ryan. I hope you come back and visit again soon.
BE
BriE
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience5
II have always loved Gray and Dudley and the 21c. My daughter and I were there for dinner before a show that started at 8. We arrived at 6:20 and had appetizers and drinks. At 7:30, we still didn't have our dinner which we had ordered around 6:40. We had to leave before we got dinner so that we wouldn't be late to our show. I had even told the waitress at the beginning of the meal that we were going to a show and that we had a time constraint. We were so disappointed and went to the show hungry. I stared asking for our bill at 7:20 and finally had to go find the manager and stand there while he rang up what we had consumed. The bill payment procedure took about 15 minutes.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
Hi Bri, we are really sorry for your experience. Please reach out, we would love to make this right.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved every moment!! Exquisite!!! My kid declared - it is the best one he’s ever been to… well, it is absolutely among top-most favorites for all of us!!!
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
Thank you very much for the awesome words!
BG
BenjaminG
London
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Our food was excellent but the experience was diminished by less than considerate service. The catfish entree was superb. Had the server not been condescending and the presentation of the food less harsh the evening would have been outstanding.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
We appreciate the feedback. We will look at the service staff that evening and see how we can improve. Thank you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful Easter Brunch with family and friends🐰🐇🐣
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
Cheers, Thank you!
CA
CristinaA
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. Service was great! 10/10 overall
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 19, 2022
Thank you so much! Woohoo!
CR
ChristineR
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Breakfast brunch was very good, and Joel made everything even better. He’s a terrific server and pays special attention to the details and his guests.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 19, 2022
Thank you so much! We really appreciate your visit!
BB
BBarne
Nashville
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Service was slow but the food was absolutely amazing!
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 19, 2022
Cheers! We apologize for the slow service. We hope to see you soon.
A
Audrey
Montreal
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Nice place, good service but the ambiance is not so great and food id average.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 11, 2022
Thank you for the review. We will pass on the feedback to the kitchen and we hope to see you again son.
NB
NancyB
Hawaii
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We just arrived in Nashville and had no idea where to go. We went down to “where the action is.” OMG this isn’t our scene. We like live music, we love dancing. We love good food. But wow, Nashville is nuts. Too much sound. Too many people. Too much chaos. Not for me! So we tried to find a place away from the beaten path but that we could actually get into last minute and had a good rating. WE FOUND IT! Low key. Soft lighting. Not crowded. Great service. Fantastic good. We had the baba ganoush - fantastic. Then had beet salad and little gem salad. Wonderful. Then moved on to catfish which was fantastic and Rigatoni with crawfish. It was fantastic. Would come back again and highly recommend.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 11, 2022
Nancy! We are so excited that you found us and we are glad we lived up to your expectations. Cheers!
RN
RianN
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2022
overall2food1service3ambience5
Food wasn’t good enough for the price. The wife got catfish, she said the almond sauce didn’t compliment her fish and was oily. I got pork belly and it was okay at best, it had a Dijon mustard that over powered all flavors. Cabbage was good, but 2 leaves just isn’t enough. Beer was good though. Portions were too small for the price and quality of food. Service was good.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 11, 2022
HI Rian, we really apologize that the dishes did not hit the mark. I really do know that we are capable of so much more. We really hope that you can take the time to see us again and choose us for your night out. Thank you.
MB
MichaelB
Nashville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Great location away from the downtown masses. Nice atmosphere with good separation between tables. Relatively quiet for downtown. Menu is small but good choices and food is excellent. Recommend for date night or small group gatherings.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 11, 2022
Thanks for the kind words! We really appreciate your visit!
LN
LodihomesforsaleNet
Sacramento
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Thank you!
AP
AudreyP
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We loved all of the turquoise penguins and awesome art at Gray & Dudley! Also, their dips are seriously amazing!
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Thank you for the compliments Audrey! We appreciate your visit!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Savannah
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic brunch at this hidden gem. We will be back!
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Cheers! We cant wait to see you again!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience5
One of the best restaurants in Nashville!
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
We really appreciate your words. Thank you!
JP
JenniferP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, delicious food, and wonderful drinks. Highly recommend pimento cheese dip and the chicken dish.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Thank you Jennifer! We really love the pimento! Yum!
JM
JacobM
Exclusive
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
The bone marrow appetizer was good. So was the Moscow Mule. The menu was kind of all over the place, so neither of us could decide what entree to order. We just finished the marrow and took off. It's a cool place, but maybe just not the place for me. I think the whole menu would be tasty, and is probably quite well done. Might try again another time, but with so many great options downtown, maybe not.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback Jacob. We will pass on the information to the team. We hope to see you again soon.
GK
GaryK
Austin
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Top notch food and service. Menu a bit limited, but I did find two things that I've never had before in the form - chicken livers and celery root. Though the front service was great, the kitchen seemed a bit overloaded and it took quite a while for our second courses to arrive. Also very interesting wine selections, we had a Basque white.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Thank you so much Gary. We thank you for the feedback and hope to see you again soon.
A
Alyssa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
Decent food and okay service, very pricey and small menu but loved the atmosphere
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Thanks Alyssa, we appreciate the feedback.
MM
MarilynM
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was an excellent choice for our breakfast. The staff was so very friendly, and professional. The food was different and delicious. Atmosphere great! We were visitors to your city and met two locals there. They were impressed with our choice of restaurants. I believe they will now be customers of yours in the future.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on May 1, 2022
Cheers Marilyn. We really appreciate the kind words. Thank you so so so much.
E
Elizabeth
Charlotte
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We all thoroughly enjoyed our Gray & Dudley experience. The drinks were absolutely delicious, the service was extraordinary and the food was perfection. All ingredients were perfectly balanced for flavor and the presentation was beautiful. We loved every detail of our experience.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
HI Elizabeth! Thank you for the uplifting compliments. We really appreciate your words.
RB
ReneeB
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eclectic menu. Upscale modern design. So cool to also have an art gallery to visit. Food was fabulous service was outstanding. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Thanks Renee, we really have a special place and we are glad that you enjoyed it.
CH
CathyH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was WONDERFUL! Fresh. Warm. Beautifully presented. The Service was excellent. TRY IT!
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on April 6, 2022
Hey Cathy! We cant wait for you to come visit us again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere. Very friendly host. Our server Matt was also great! Thanks for a lovely experience
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on March 22, 2022
Thank you so so so much! We really enjoyed having you.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 2nd meal at Gray & Dudley. We love the restaurant’s food and vibe. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. We tried some of the house specialty cocktails. Outstanding. Keep doing what you’re doing. We’ll be back.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on March 22, 2022
We really appreciate the kind words. We hope to see you for a THIRD time! :-)
JM
JME8313
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A terrific experience! Our server was fantastic and the bar tender made a great wine recommendation!
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on March 22, 2022
Thank you so much! We cant wait to have you back!
KK
KateK001
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! Highly recommend when coming to Nashville.
Gray & Dudley at 21cResponded on March 22, 2022
Thank you so much!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Gray & Dudley at 21c offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 610-6460.

Gray & Dudley at 21c is rated 4.6 stars by 1018 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

May 17, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(615) 610-6460

221 2nd Ave N Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

Cross street
Church Street and 2nd Ave N (off Banker's Alley)
Neighborhood
Nashville
Hours of operation
Brunch
Sat, Sun 9:30 am–2:00 pm
Happy Hour
Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–5:30 pm
Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–5:30 pm
Dinner
Wed–Fri, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Sun 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The entrance to Gray & Dudley is off Banker’s (Metro) Alley. Self-parking is available in public lots and garages near the restaurant. We suggest the White Front lot (205 2nd Ave N) and 2nd & Church Lot (210 2nd Ave N). Street parking is also available on a first come, first serve basis.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Bell
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.grayanddudley.com/
Phone number
(615) 610-6460
Catering
Please contact Lisa Curry at lcurry@21chotels.com with catering inquiries.
Private party facilities
Gray & Dudley, adjacent to the 21c Museum Hotel Nashville, connects you with art through various forms. Our menus feature seasonal, market-driven fare designed by Executive Chef Rob Newton, and our clay creatures crafted by Beth Cavener are sure to keep the conversations flowing!
Private party contact
Ryan Holtsford: (615) 610-6413

Gray & Dudley at 21c

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

42 Nashville Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

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Seared Catfish

Beet Salad

Eggs

Bankers Breakfast$15.00

G&D Breakfast Bowl$14.00

Crispy Potato Cake$14.00

G&D Stuffed Omelet$14.00

Avocado Toast$11.00

Open-Faced Corned Beef$16.00

Others

GD Burger*$18.00

Monte Cristo Sandwich$14.00

Granola and Yogurt$12.00

Biscuits and Gravy$13.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal$8.00

Fresh Fruit$7.00

Brunch Cocktails

Bloody Mary$12.00

Daisy

Mimosa$10.00

Paloma$12.00

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Does Gray & Dudley at 21c offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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