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The Nashville House, Nashville, IN

The Nashville House

3.7
3.7
50 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Visit our cozy little bar for a glass of wine, craft beer or a hand-crafted cocktail. Named for the collection of historic photographs taken by renowned Indiana photographer Frank Hohenberger and printed by the artist for the original owner of the Nashville House, Jack Rogers. These photos from the early days of Brown County will transport you back in time to the Brown County of yesteryear.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 11:00 am–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (812) 988-4554
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.7
3.7 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Bloomington

    Good for groups

  • Bloomington

    Healthy

  • Bloomington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Bloomington

    Good for special occasions

  • Bloomington

    Lively

50 Reviews
  1. MirandaH

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We had a reservation but when we arrived the restaurant was closed. There was no call or anything. We did not get to eat here and had to scramble to find another restaurant.

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  2. LynnS

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal as for taste, temperature, and appeal! Service excellent and friendly waitress. Family favorite!

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  3. RonaldO

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time dining and it was fantastic. Great food and service. We even stopped by the next night to listen to the band on the patio.

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  4. estamm

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    They had problems the night we were there. Apparently at least one server and one cook was gone, and ‘the truck didn’t arrive that day’. After waiting almost 45 minutes past our reservation to be seated (and no one was seated for that time despite an empty room), we waited quite a while for service. We saw patrons at two tables get up and leave for lack of service, We heard one person say they had ordered and had waited 90 minutes for their food that never arrived. (!) They were out of nearly half their menu items (including corn!) because ‘the truck didn’t arrive). The food was actually good, but not great. This could be a nice place, but not our night.

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  5. SusanE

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I remember the days when people were lined up around the block to get a table here. The fried rolls were legendary. I cannot express my disappointment at our experience here last Thursday. My father couldn't even eat his pork sandwich because of all the fat and gristle. The rolls looked like hockey pucks. Will never return. Heartbroken.

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  6. JohnC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    What has happened to the Nashville House? Your biscuits and apple butter that I would drive a hundred miles to eat were gone. Your wonderful meatloaf was gone? Too much of the magic of the place was gone. A great American menu and atmosphere that has been the hallmark of the Nashville House was gone. My wife said it clearly and simply, the results of the changes at the restaurant are "bad." When I asked the staff about the changes the response was indifferent. The Nashville House needs to get back what it had and build on that. You cannot compete by marketing the mediocrity. It harms your restaurant and the entire village of Nashville.

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  7. MPSnow

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I remember going to the Nashville House back in the 1960's with my parents. It is the same as I remember. Today my wife and I had the pan fried chicken and all the side. Each serving includes 4 pieces of chicken for under $20. Great server and wonderful atmosphere. We'll be back...

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  8. LesterW

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We shared the 4 piece chicken dinner and added a couple of extra sides. The tea was good. Not the best price I have seen on fried chicken but it is the sign of times. We ate, then went to Nashville Music to see Don McLean, American Pie. A lovely evening overall.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    24 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    We showed up 15 minutes early only to find they wouldn’t have a table for an hour. They put our name as the next special list and again seated 2 others in front of us. We requested to cancel our reservations after an hour wait because we had plans at 7:00 so our 5:30 reservation that never seated us wouldn’t work. So much for making reservations here 😩

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  10. GaryS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We ate lunch at the Nashville twice during our stay. The first experience was delightful. Our table was reserved, food was excellent and service was great. When we returned for our evening dinner reservation we were told they didn’t have any tables available, but we could eat in the bar. We were on a time schedule due to a musical production so we agreed. While the food was very good, the atmosphere and service were not. The bartender was very busy fixing drinks, taking orders and delivering the meals. She did the best she could, but we were disappointed our reservation was not acknowledged.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fried chicken was awesome. Attentive server. Reasonably priced. And don't forget to take some apple butter home.

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  12. Cate

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Only teenagers working and they weren’t totally sure of what they were doing. Huge black ants were on the wall and floor at our table. One got on me and bit me. We ask to be moved. These kids had no idea what yo do and there wasn’t an adult in the building. People had their salad arrive after their entree. My chicken tasted of rancid oil. After the ant episode one table left. It was really bad and we were on our honeymoon. I almost called the health department.

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  13. Angie

    Western KY

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t been to Nashville in years but knew where to go! Still delicious and fried chicken like grandma used to make. Did I mention the fried biscuits and apple butter. 😋

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  14. ChristopherG

    Indiana

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Delicious fried chicken and mashed potatoes! The hamburger was delicious too. We will come back when we are in Nashville. Ellie was helpful and efficient.

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  15. CyndyR

    Indiana

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service by Sabrina. We’ll definitely be back!

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  16. Ellen

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Mashed potato and beans portions were small. Fried biscuits chewy. I remember them better in past.

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  17. SharonS

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were both great. The food was fresh and hot.

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  18. brett

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nashville has a number of good eateries, the Nashville house is our “go to” spot.

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  19. MichaelS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    3 of our 4 person group ordered the fried chicken dinner and it was awesome. More than enough food and the chicken was done to perfection. One of the group ordered grilled chicken breast and it was flavorful and juicy.

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  20. ElizabethC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their fried chicken is the best I have ever had! Well worth the trip from Indy.

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  21. MaraG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was delicious as ever. Large portions that fit the price.

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  22. KatS

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    This was a chill environment. Had some great live music when we went. Food was excellent. I had the fried chicken meal and my daughter had the fish and chips. Would recommend!

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  23. VickyR

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    The poor waitress was running her butt off sweating and climbing up and down the stairs! She deserves a raise!! More food choices on the menu!

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  24. ShawnB

    Indiana

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It has been many years since I’ve eaten at the Nashville House. The food was very good and the service was wonderful. I enjoyed that they serve adult beverages. A very pleasant experience.

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  25. CathyN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was AWESOME! However, I would not use Open Table as a reservation choice. We wanted reservations at 5:30 and open table said none were available. We took the latest we could get which was 4:30. Yet the entire time we were there, there were SEVERAL open tables, no waiting, plenty of available staff. We would have been better off just showing up. I recommend calling the restaurant directly and NOT using open table.

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  26. AngieW

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We ordered the steak and blue cheese salad and a chicken dish with corn and sweet potato. We were told they were out of sweet potatos but I could have side to replace it. The food was delicious, our wait staff was attentive and the seating outside was comfortable. The bill was a little higher than we anticipated as the meals were on the higher priced end. Overall it was a good visit. We would eat there again.

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  27. JerryC

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitress was very attentive and professional, food portions were large, food was hot and served quickly.

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  28. CourtneyS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Megan was great! The food was quick. We enjoyed our visit

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  29. Holly

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The food was good. I had the fried chicken. My sides were not very hot but still ok. Our server was excellent. Overall a good experience but not five stars. The dining room could use some updating.

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  30. TammyP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Wonderful atmosphere.one our favorite places to eat.

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  31. MarthaL

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    We chose this restaurant for nostalgia. Family has been coming here for years. The fried chicken was exactly right, but the legendary fried biscuits failed.

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  32. jwelhwel

    Indiana

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We are at this restaurant on Mothers Day. The food was very good and the service was great. We had an early lunch and had a reservation so it was not crowded when we arrived. I thought the biscuits were not as good as when we had eaten there a few years ago.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Certainly not the good restaurant it once was. The food simply was not enjoyable. Chicken, the highlight meal, was tasteless. The beans and mashed potatoes were not seasoned; very bland. The famous “fried” biscuits are famous no more. The environment was dingy, dark and felt unkept. The service, on the other hand, was very good and attentive.

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  34. Martin

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Very disappointing. Definitely not the Nashville House of old. Fried biscuits were nothing like they used to be. Food came out wrong, then a long wait to get it back...and it was cold. Three different meals and each of us were disappointed. Not busy but still struggled to get service.

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  35. indianagal

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Service and meal were excellent. Live music was also featured and that also was very good. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice evening!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and best steak I've ever had! Megan the waitress was awesome!

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  37. LiamsTT

    Louisville

    47 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We ordered the fried chicken and the rather large breast was not fully cooked. They replaced with another breast. Service was ok but nothing extra. Ordered coffee and was not even offered cream or sweetener. Asked for sweetener and got sugar. Server was just not very detailed or thorough but nice enough, Would return to try a couple other menu items. Restaurant was clean and properly staffed.

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  38. Looooo

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3

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  39. ReneeW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Manhattans were scrumptious! I had ordered a drink from the bar and it was waaay too strong. Between our waitress and the bartender they fixed it right up. Will definitely be back.

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  40. DavidS

    Indiana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Delicious fried chicken and grilled/blackened asparagus. Server was EXCELLENT!!

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FAQs

The Nashville House is rated 3.7 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

7:00 PM


Google Map for The Nashville House

15 S Van Buren St, Nashville, IN 47448-7036

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Nashville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu 11:00 am–7:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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