Merchants

Name: Merchants
Address: 401 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States, 37203
Telephone: (615) 254-1892
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

3448 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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UPDATE: First floor bistro reservations are now available. Second floor steakhouse dinner reservations are now available.
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Merchants is located in a historic building on the corner of 4th and Broadway in downtown Nashville that dates back to 1892. The building has been a myriad things, including a pharmacy, a wholesale drug company, and even a hotel. In 1988 it became Merchants restaurant. In 2010, the Goldberg brothers purchased the three-floor restaurant and gave it new life. The first floor bistro, with its black and white theme, features a lively atmosphere and casual cuisine. The second floor offers finer fare and a more intimate feel. The third floor is reserved for special events.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Bistro Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 254-1892
Website
http://www.merchantsrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
The third floor of Merchants is private dining space perfectly suited for rehearsal dinners, business dinners, cocktail events or any other reason to gather some of your closest friends together to enjoy company and sustenance.

Location
401 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
4th Avenue S.
Parking details
There is paid parking around the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

1st Floor Bistro
Multiple dates available
The street-level entrance of Merchants leads to a vibrant black and white bistro, often filled with a cross-section of local business men and women, tourists and those attending events in the downtown area. The bistro boasts quality cocktails, comfortable food, and impeccable service.
2nd Floor Steakhouse
Multiple dates available
The second floor of Merchants is open for dinner has a totally different vibe than the bistro. A little fancier and more upscale, it has a separate menu from the bistro. The dining room on the second floor offers more refined dishes, a more expansive wine list, and several top-tier steak options.

Popular dishes

Fried Cheese$12.00
ooey, gooey, cheesy yumminess
Double Deviled Eggs$9.00
pop's sweet and spicy pickles
Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
spicy pepper jam, house pimento cheese
Wings$14.00
dry rubbed | spice trio: house buffalo sauce, bbq, blue cheese
Spinach Artichoke Dip$12.00
the classic, tortilla chips
Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
house cocktail sauce, lemon

Soup & Salads

add rotisserie chicken +$6, salmon +$6, steak +$8, shrimp +$8

Tomato Bisque$8.00
classic tomato
Johnny Cash's Iron Pot Chili$9.00
cheddar cheese, buttermilk cream, scallion
Wedge$12.00
bacon, tomato, blue cheese dressing
Strawberry Salad$14.00
goat cheese, red onion, spiced pecans, strawberry vinaigrette
Steak Salad*$18.00
mixed greens, blue cheese, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$16.00
grilled salmon, sunflower seeds, dried cranberry, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar*$13.00
grated parmesan, olive oil croutons
Classic Cobb$16.00
rotisserie chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, tomato, scallion, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette

Burgers

choice of fries, house-made potato chips or sweet potato fries

Double Cheeseburger*$15.00
simpson's beef patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, secret sauce
Bacon Double Cheeseburger*$16.00
bacon, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher dill pickles
House-Made Veggie Burger$14.00
swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, mayo, ketchup

Sandwiches

choice of fries, house-made potato chips or sweet potato fries

Soup N Sammy$15.00
white cheddar, smoked gouda, crispy bacon, tomato soup, potato chips
BBQ Pulled Pork$15.00
pulled pork, pop's sweet pickle, fried onion strings, BBQ sauce
Grilled Salmon B.L.T.*$15.00
salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato, basil mayo
Turkey Club$15.00
turkey breast, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato, basil aioli
Grilled Chicken$15.00
bacon, guacamole, white cheddar, arugula, tomato, spicy ranch
French Dip$16.00
horseradish cream, smoked onions, swiss cheese, au jus, hoagie

Prime Rib

after 5:00pm

Prime Rib
au jus, mashed potatoes, green beans
- 10oz$34.00

Entrees

Fish Tacos$16.00
mojo, pico de gallo, jalapeño aioli, guacamole, potato chips
Mac N' Cheese$17.00
white cheddar, toasted panko
Chicken Fried Chicken$20.00
smashed yukons, green beans, country gravy
Rotisserie Chicken
green beans, herbs, roasted red potatoes
- Half$22.00
Verlasso Grilled Salmon*$26.00
broccoli, lemon dill sauce
Sweet Tea Pork Chop$24.00
smashed yukons, peach bourbon chutney, basil
Jambalaya$18.00
chicken, andouille, jumbo gulf shrimp, spicy tomato creole sauce, dirty rice
NY Strip
fries, green salad
- 12oz$35.00

Beer Selection

Locally Brewed

Yazoo Gerst Amber$6.00
Hap & Harry's$6.00
Yazoo Hefeweizen$6.00
Jackalope Thunder Ann Pale Ale$6.00
Blackstone St. Charles Porter$6.00
Jackalope Bearwalker$6.00
Tennessee Brew Works Southern Wit$6.00
Little Harpeth Chicken Scratch$6.00
New Heights My Mimosa Sour$6.00
Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA$9.00

Craft

Gotta Get Up to Get Down$7.00
Bell's Two Hearted IPA$7.00
Sweetwater IPA$7.00

Macro

Modelo$7.00
Stella$7.00
Bud Light$5.00
Miller Light$5.00
Coors Light$5.00
Mich Ultra$5.00
Budweiser$5.00
Yuengling$5.00

Other

Wellbeing Hellraiser Non-Alcoholic$7.00
Diskin Lil Blondie Cider$9.00
Piraat Belgian Ale$13.00

House Cocktails

Sixty-Fifteen$13.00
prairie vodka, grapefruit, elderflower, cava
Tennessee Mojito$13.00
prichard's peach and mango rum, lime, mint
Moscow Mule$13.00
prairie vodka, lime, ginger
Pegu Club$13.00
prairie gin, lime, orange curaçao, angostura bitters
El Diablo$13.00
el jimador reposado tequila, lemon, ginger, cassis, soda water
New York Sour*$13.00
old forester 100 proof bourbon, lemon, egg white, red wine
Jack Rose$13.00
laird's straight apple brandy, lime, grenadine, regan's orange bitters
Clapless Bell$13.00
old forester 100 bourbon, lemon, ginger, honey, islay scotch, absinthe
Roughin' It Old Fashioned$13.00
belle meade classic bourbon, smoked honey, sassafras and sorghum bitters
TN High Malt Manhattan$13.00
chattanooga whiskey 91 proof tennessee high malt bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange bitters

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Bottles$5.00
mountain valley sparkling, mountain valley still

Refreshment

$2.50. Free refills

Coca-Cola Classic
Diet Coke
Sprite
Barq's Root Beer
Dr. Pepper
Lemonade
Sweet Tea
Iced Tea
Coffee

What 3,448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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RickyC
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food at a great price! Only quiet place to eat on Broadway!
PM
PattiM
New York Area
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service2ambience3
Cute place. Good menu.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Sammy was the best! Very personable and polite and gave wonderful recommendations!
AM
AmberM
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience5
Table and bar service were great! Food was good! Hostesses need work with communication, manners, and customer service. However, still a good experience.
JG
JosephG
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Waitress was very good
DS
DavidS
Columbus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had to wait a little extra for guest who didn’t want to leave. This Manager was super attentive and apologetic for the amount of time we waited! Love this restaurant! Mat the Server was quick and attentive our drinks never got empty and food came quickly. The entire staff was super friendly and did an awesome job when the whole restaurant was filled with many waiting. Highly recommend!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Richard was an amazing server.
S
Sarah
Savannah
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Paul is amazing on the first floor bistro!
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tammyw
New York Area
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was excellent
J
Jojo
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall2food1service3ambience3
We made a reservation, were seated on time. We placed a drink order, then food order. Our food came out before our drinks were even made, because the server could not find the bartender. (?) The gumbo tasted like someone had simply poured canned spaghetti sauce over small amounts of chicken and sausage. The salmon was clearly a frozen cut, put on a gigantic bowl of mixed greens. We paid $88 for unfocused service and food that could have been made at home. All in all, that was a wasted date night.
DT
DavidT
Houston
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience5
Located in a historic building in the heart of Nashville’s tourist/music district, this popular near-fine dining restaurant is a great choice for lunch or dinner. The 2nd floor, where we ate, is a quieter more elegant dining experience compared to the louder fast pace bar style of the ground floor restaurant. The menu is brief and focused. The shrimp (five small lobster size) cocktail appetizer and the chicken pasta we shared were excellent. The portions were certainly large enough to share. The Brussel Sprouts side dish was delicious, but huge (my wife and I could not finish it). Service is fast, friendly and efficient. Melanie did a great job. Be aware that your food will arrive just a few nano-seconds after you order it so space out your order accordingly. Turn over is high to accommodate demand so no matter how much you try to space out your meal, you will be out in less than an hour.
B
Beachnsunfun
New Orleans
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Nice place & great food but the white seat covering needs to be replaced. Everyone of them are stained.
M
Missie
Nashville
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A Monday night and they were slammed. They were surprised and we were too. Why were all these people here in downtown Nashville. But Merchants handled the huge volume of people pouring into their restaurant efficiently and with a smile on their face. The food was great and came quickly. Kudos to Management on a well ran restaurant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our anniversary was a great event love the service love the restaurant
l
lindsayl
Dallas
21 reviews
vip
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience2
Portion sizes were much smaller than the last time we were here. Expensive for what you get
SH
SandraH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a lovely experience. A Mother’s Day dinner with my son. The employees were very friendly and helpful. The upstairs restaurant was nice with white tablecloths and comfortable chairs. The food was amazing! Best food we’ve had in Nashville! And we’ve eaten at many different places. We will be back again.
AC
AnnaC
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
No exaggeration- this was one of the best dining experiences in my recent life. The food was exquisite. Brittany our server was a joy. I have already told my family in Nashville this is so great. I wish I lived closer so I could visit again
JW
JWofNashville
Nashville
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Servers were excellent. Half of rack of lamb was delicious but the other half was very rare. ordered medium rare. Out of cream of spinach at 6:15?? Filet mignon was also excellent. Menu is more limited than I recall.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great time at Merchants! Our food was amazing and our server, Maddie was so nice! Great people-watching spot on the second floor dinning. 10/10!
LM
LindaM
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My daughter and I were looking to get a nice meal while visiting downtown Nashville. We also wanted to go somewhere and get a reservation. So happy with our delicious dinner and quiet ambiance.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Strawberry salad and salmon sandwich were good. Husband loved gooey cheese curds. Great service.
MB
MgoBlue
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
It took over 15 minutes to get our drinks after we placed an order and then our appetizers and entrées arrived practically at the same time. My husband really liked his jambalaya, but I’ve had better fish tacos. The location is good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great wait staff. Very accommodating when my reservation had to be adjusted. Servers very attentive and personable. Food was good!!
MH
MarthaH
Philadelphia
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Disappointing. The tots were literally cold. We were brought a fresh order. The French Dip was so full of gristle it was almost inedible. I ordered a Club sandwich with no bacon. The toast was old and there was bacon. Really really disappointed.
C
Char
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious!
KL
KerryL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed everything about our experience. The food was excellent as was the service. Our server was very helpful in recommending some great places to listen to traditional country music nearby. We would definitely go back
AK
AndreaK
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
The jambalaya was awful, it was like marinara sauce with rice. The macaroni and cheese was like a soup. We do not recommend.
CH
CateH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and incredible service! It's amazing how being on the second floor shuts out the noise from Broadway and allows you to have a great meal. This was our second trip to the steak house and again it did not disappoint. Steaks were cooked to perfection and the sides were amazing. Merchants is always a great choice when in Nashville!
AJ
AndiJ
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Merchants is one of our favorite restaurants in Nashville. We go there a few times a year and tend to take out of town visitors there as well. If you want a nice dinner in a lovely setting, it's a good choice.
JM
JordanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was phenomenal. So attentive and accurate! He represents your company well and is definitely an asset to your team. The food was very good and came out timely Everyone we interacted with was extremely welcoming.
G
Greg
Baltimore
156 reviews
vip
5.0
156 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service great food great Amazed at how everything came out hot and very good Your team there at merchant is 5 stars
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall1food4service5ambience4
Horrible experience with an exceptionally unprofessional manager. The restaurant should be ashamed of themselves. We were charged for liquor the restaurant doesn’t even have in stock and served a lesser version of the liquor. The manager refused to accept responsibility. Classic bait and switch. Totally disgusting behavior and I would never, in a million years, recommend this place. This manager should be fired.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time! Great spot!
F
Favorite
Chicago
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Zach is an awesome server, the food came out timely and it was very good.
E
Elizabeth
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great server, plenty of space between tables. It got a little noisy as the restaurant filled up for lunch but we could still hear each other.
A
Andrea
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Merchants was the perfect place for dinner on our girls' weekend. The deviled eggs each sat upon a slice of pickle! Fun and delicious! The chicken friend chicken was a favorite at our table. The fried green tomatoes were also great.
LS
LauraS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere . Would recommend trying the tator tots and deviled eggs for appetizers. Delicious cornbread!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great!! The staff was professtional and nice!
A
Annette
St. Louis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic filet, ribeye, drinks and service! A calm above the storm of Broadway craziness just down below.
SO
SusanO
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great atmosphere and location staff was very helpful in reserving a special night

FAQs

Merchants is rated 4.6 stars by 3448 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 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

401 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross street
4th Avenue S.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Bistro Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is paid parking around the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.merchantsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(615) 254-1892
Private party facilities
The third floor of Merchants is private dining space perfectly suited for rehearsal dinners, business dinners, cocktail events or any other reason to gather some of your closest friends together to enjoy company and sustenance.

Merchants

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Featured Item

Duck Fat Tater Tots$12.00

To Start

Fried Cheese$12.00

Double Deviled Eggs$9.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Wings$14.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip$12.00

Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Soup & Salads

Tomato Bisque$8.00

Johnny Cash's Iron Pot Chili$9.00

Wedge$12.00

Strawberry Salad$14.00

Steak Salad*$18.00

Arugula Salad$16.00

Caesar*$13.00

Classic Cobb$16.00

Burgers

Double Cheeseburger*$15.00

Bacon Double Cheeseburger*$16.00

House-Made Veggie Burger$14.00

Sandwiches

Soup N Sammy$15.00

BBQ Pulled Pork$15.00

Grilled Salmon B.L.T.*$15.00

Turkey Club$15.00

Grilled Chicken$15.00

French Dip$16.00

Prime Rib

Prime Rib

Entrees

Fish Tacos$16.00

Mac N' Cheese$17.00

Chicken Fried Chicken$20.00

Rotisserie Chicken

Verlasso Grilled Salmon*$26.00

Sweet Tea Pork Chop$24.00

Jambalaya$18.00

NY Strip

Beer Selection

Locally Brewed

Yazoo Gerst Amber$6.00

Hap & Harry's$6.00

Yazoo Hefeweizen$6.00

Jackalope Thunder Ann Pale Ale$6.00

Blackstone St. Charles Porter$6.00

Jackalope Bearwalker$6.00

Tennessee Brew Works Southern Wit$6.00

Little Harpeth Chicken Scratch$6.00

New Heights My Mimosa Sour$6.00

Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA$9.00

Craft

Gotta Get Up to Get Down$7.00

Bell's Two Hearted IPA$7.00

Sweetwater IPA$7.00

Macro

Modelo$7.00

Stella$7.00

Bud Light$5.00

Miller Light$5.00

Coors Light$5.00

Mich Ultra$5.00

Budweiser$5.00

Yuengling$5.00

Other

Wellbeing Hellraiser Non-Alcoholic$7.00

Diskin Lil Blondie Cider$9.00

Piraat Belgian Ale$13.00