The Southern

4.5

4342 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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Located on the ground floor of the Pinnacle at Symphony Place in the heart of the burgeoning SoBro district, The Southern takes its guests on a culinary journey where every entree tells a story. The traditional yet eclectic eating house features a state-of-the-art, shuck-to-order oyster bar, a real wood-fired grill, a locally grown buying strategy, deliciously tender meats and direct sourced, guaranteed fresh, sustainable seafood. The menus at the southern combine indigenous flavors with exotic ingredients and offer an authentically southern adventure with a twist. The Southern will prove soon be to be known for its genuine hospitality and unmatched eats.

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(615) 724-1762

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 10:45am Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 9:30am - 3:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner: Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Any Other Time Menu: Daily 3:00pm - 5:00pm Late-Night Menu: Friday - Saturday: 11pm-midnight
Phone number
(615) 724-1762
Website
http://www.TheSouthernNashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Farley
Catering
The Southern and TomKats are pleased to offer a variety of full service catering and event planning options to meet your specific needs. Whether you're planning a private dinner for 50, or a lavish event for 500, we can customize a menu that is right for you. Please feel free to contact us! Online Form: http://thesouthernnashville.com/catering/ Phone: (615) 256-9596 Email: bosborne@tomkats.com
Private party facilities
The Demonbreun Room and The Southernaire Market are two uniquely southern private event spaces perfect for rehearsal dinners, corporate get togethers, cocktail parties, or an intimate gathering with your friends.
Private party contact
Eric Hartman, Private Event and Venue Manager: (615) 724-1762

Location
150 3rd Avenue S #110 Nashville, TN 37201
Neighborhood
Nashville
Cross street
3rd & Demonbreun
Parking details
The Southern offers 3-hour validated parking in the Pinnacle building garage (garage subject to flat rates during downtown events) and complimentary valet parking Monday thru Friday from 11am to 10pm and Saturday & Sunday 9:30am to 10pm (during lunch, brunch, and dinner).
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Your Way$9.00
two willow farm eggs any way, choice of meat, served with griddled potatoes or stone-ground grits and toast or biscuits
My Way$11.00
brown butter linguini topped with pine nuts, goat cheese, bacon lardons and two sunny side up Willow Farm eggs
The Highway$10.50
fried chicken breast served atop a waffle, drizzled with pure maple syrup
The Southern Omelet$12.00
Willow Farm eggs, braised pork, caramelized onions, collards, black-eyed peas and farmhouse cheddar, served with potatoes or stone-ground grits
Ten Mile Omelet$12.00
Willow Farm eggs, sautéed seasonal veggies and farmhouse cheddar, topped with rooster pepper remoulade, served with potatoes or stone-ground grits
Apalach Omelet$15.00
Willow Farm eggs, jumbo lump crab meat, sautéed fennel, leeks, mascarpone and béarnaise, served with potatoes or stone-ground grits
The Cuban$12.50
mojo-marinated pork tenderloin, pan fried, served with black beans, yellow rice, skillet debris and two sunny side up Willow Farm eggs
T for Tennessee$29.00
grilled 12 oz Leipers Fork strip steak, three Willow Farm eggs any way, griddled potatoes and toast or biscuits
T for Texas$16.00
smoked brisket, jalapeño-cheddar grits, two fried Willow Farm eggs and toast or biscuits
Housemade Granola$9.00
whole grains, local honey and greek yogurt, topped with fresh berries
Buttermilk Pancakes$9.00
three skillet-sized pancakes, melted butter, praline syrup, served with choice of meat
Hillbilly Wrap$9.00
southern greens, black-eyed peas, chow chow, scrambled Willow Farm eggs and farmhouse cheddar
Blt + E$8.00
applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, mashed avocado on wheat bread, served with potatoes or stone-ground grits

A La Carte

Half Slice of Country Ham, Jalapeño Bacon$5.00
Applewood Bacon, Breakfast Sausage$4.00
Stone - Ground Grits, Griddled Potatoes, Seasonal Fruit, two Willow Farm Eggs, Pancake$3.00
Toast, Biscuits$2.00

Beverages

Coffee, Decaf, Hot Tea, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$3.00
Espresso$4.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Latte, Macchiato, Cuban Coffee$6.00
Mimosa$6.00
Blood Orange Mimosa, Bellini$7.00
Bloody Mary$9.00

What 4,342 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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OpenTable Diner
Denver
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2018
overall3food3service2ambience4
We had a waiter named shade that was the worst we’ve had in close to 100 experiences at the Southern. His general inability to communicate and arrogance was not enjoyable. I ordered the lamb and all the food associated with it was cold. my wife ordered the southern chicken and did not enjoy it. We have been there quite often and as one of our favorite Nashville restaurants, unfortunately this time it was our worst experience in five years.
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GreatNashvilleFood
Nashville
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2018
overall4food5service5ambience4
The Southern is a great spot to have a meal prior to the Predators playing. We often stop in and eat here as the food is always good, prices is more than acceptable and the bar menu is outstanding. One of the best features of this place is the service - they are always fun fast and knowledgeable. If your looking for some good home cooking I would highly recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went to Southern on New Years Eve. There was a set menu with a great selection of dishes. The food was amazing , the steak was one of the best I have ever had! Service was friendly and prompt.
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none
Anchorage
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding all around. Great atmosphere and food...first rate
a
ashnash9
Chicago
29 reviews
vip
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience4
I was here once before an had a great experience. Second time around wasn’t as good. Our poor waiter was clearly over seated with his tables which wasn’t his fault. He was really nice and helpful. Food was good but I felt like it was just a messy situation. Booth was dirty when we were seated, my napkin was dirty, someone else was missing a fork from their roll up and when food came out they were handing us plates instead of putting them down for us. I don’t really care about that except when it’s supposed to be a nicer place and I feel like it’s being served cafeteria style and not even a “would you mind passing this over for me?” Just handed out for us to diatribe the food to who it’s for. Hard to explain. I wasn’t impressed this time around.
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tnchick
E. Tennessee
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
We ate there before a concert at the Schermerhorn. It was very busy. We were seated immediately. Geoff, our server, was attentive, helpful and was patient as our friends were stuck in traffic and running late. My husband’s pork chop and friend’s steak were huge and tender. Our salads were delicious. Overall, the food was wonderful as was the service. It was pretty loud while we were there, but it didn’t deter from our supper. We will happily return in the future.
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Carroodies
New York Area
39 reviews
vip
5.0
39 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
LOVE THE SOUTHERN! We always make sure to visit when we're in town. This time we tried the nudie custom steak which was delicious but WHOA really expensive! 100 for one steak is pricey even for this New Yorker! Wish we were told by the butcher/chef. Still super delicious and we will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a steak.Very efficient service.
MR
MishaR
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2017
overall3food3service4ambience3
The food was generally too salty and the baked oysters were small. The squash was not so dente. It was hard. I sent it back and it came right back the same way and cold.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
I love the energetic atmosphere of this restaurant! The interior design of the main area is beautiful. The ceiling shaped as a compass rose is gorgeous. Valerie our waitress was so friendly and attentive. Food was amazing! Can’t wait to get back to Nashville, especially to The Southern!
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OpenTable Diner
New England
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
I heard so many good things about The Southern from friends who visited Nashville. A bunch of us went in November from Boston on a little weekend trip and it was excellent. We plan on returning next fall! Service, ambiance, food, spectacular. Three of us has the pork chop and my husband got to pick out his own steak from the kitchen!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience5
The tacos had 1 ounce of meat, ridiculous for what the price was for two and not have more than an ounce. Steak that was suppose to be med rare came out raw twice. It was a Thursday night, come on get your sh$t together. Had to wait for our table(made reservations) ok, but then 20 minutes go by and I asked front desk if we could order apps if it was going to be much longer, she said. We have been texting you , show her cell nada on it(we were standing in front of her the whole 20 minutes, had entered my cell wrong) it then it went down hill from there. Need more training
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Cate
Minneapolis
76 reviews
vip
5.0
76 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent bar service, the food was the best we've had in Nashville, and the atmosphere was fun and relaxing at the same time. A great spot for oysters for sure!
DO
DavidO
West Palm Beach
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2017
overall4food5service5ambience3
We were visiting and several friends recommended this- the food was delicious!!
S
Sudlow01
Dallas
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and great service. We’ll be back next visit to Nashville!
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shantelk
Chicago
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Every time I have friends in Nashville I take them to the Southern or suggest that they go! It's a favorite place by all I know. Love the food, music, great staff, and the blood orange mimosas! Cheers
LN
LarryN
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! We come here every trip and this time 2x. Food is delicious and service first rate!
JA
JasonA
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ribs are best in the city
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derbybride
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
always a favorite!
a
alexis
Jacksonville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Young hip, fun place
M
Mitch
Omaha
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2017
overall3food3service2ambience5
Very underwhelming. Steak not worth $50 a plate. Sides are tiny. Service was awful.
MB
MelanieB
Birmingham
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2017
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food not served hot.
F
Foodlover
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for brunch- had the burger which was AMAZING and I'm not a big burger eater. I don't even really like bacon, but the jalapeño bacon was delicious paired with the pimento cheese- yum! And the sweet potato fries were delicious too. Steven was our waiter - he helped me choose the burger and it exceeded my expectations!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made a pit stop driving from Atlanta back home to Louisville just to eat here. Worth it! Third visit. Incredible.
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2017
overall4food3service3ambience4
The atmosphere is really "Nashville" since we had live music. the down side of that is it was really loud and hard to have conversation at the table. The food was good, but it was pricey and a small portion. I had a bellini with brunch, and it was not good. This restaurant did not live up to the "hype" that preceded our dining experience.
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Caligator
San Diego
29 reviews
vip
4.0
29 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent. Best Gumbo and ribs I have ever had - and I have dined in many cities! Their gumbo even beat several Nola place I have been :)
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shelbyjo
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best restaurants in Nashville. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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4TheYumOfIt
Nashville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! We've dined here a few times (at different times of day/evening) and have always been pleased. The Belle' is my choice for a really good & tender beef filet. This is not a petit cut, so come hungry! It is served over a chive potato mash that is just perfect. The T-bones are HUGE and very flavorful. You just can't pick a wrong choice, it is all great. Husband is always very happy with the oyster selections. The horseradish is very good and very HOT, you have been warned! lol
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience3
Great food, great service. It's very loud in the main restaurant so you may want to request another room for a meeting or if you want to be able to hear others at your table.
JB
JonB
Tallahassee
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Anniversary
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ma6907
Nashville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a friend in town to go to Bridgestone for a concert. I got us a Table at the Southern and advised her that it was our favorite combination of food. location, service and general all-around-ness. We had a great time on a nice evening and her comment about the scallops that she ordered was "it was almost a religous experience". I had my usual fish and grits. Not QUITE religious but very good. We shared oysters at our table and they were (as always) outstanding.
VR
VRawles1
Tahoe
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and cocktails right in the downtown Nashville area . Great ambience and delicious oysters !
MB
MarlaB
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fun bar atmosphere with delicious food!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2017
overall3food4service3ambience3
Good food. Service was okay. It was really loud and we felt rushed. We had lots of people recommend The Southern and I would say we were slightly disappointed. It was not as wonderful as people had said it was for them.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were there to celebrate our 4th anniversary and we had a great time! Our server, Adam, was fantastic!
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YankeeFan
Houston
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress was very kind. She let us take our time ordering. I was with relatives I hadn’t seen in a long time. We were there for lunch on a cloudy day. We ordered her recommendation of the Sweet Beef and Potato Soup. It was a perfect meal with a southern wedge salad. Great food and atmosphere! We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience4
My boyfriend and I had breakfast here and loved every bit of it. The food was delicious, the service was personable and informative, and the atmosphere was inviting! What an incredible bar and vibe. Overall, great experience and will definitely return on another trip to Nashville!
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susanD
New York Area
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2017
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was fantastic, locally produced. Server was excellent
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2017
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our server was awesome!
L
Luvlife
Nashville
25 reviews
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2017
overall4food5service4ambience2
Very noisy in center dining room. Food was excellent.

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The Southern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 724-1762.

The Southern is rated 4.5 stars by 4342 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
3rd & Demonbreun
Neighborhood
Nashville
Hours of operation
Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 10:45am Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 9:30am - 3:00pm Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 3:00pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm Dinner: Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Any Other Time Menu: Daily 3:00pm - 5:00pm Late-Night Menu: Friday - Saturday: 11pm-midnight
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Southern offers 3-hour validated parking in the Pinnacle building garage (garage subject to flat rates during downtown events) and complimentary valet parking Monday thru Friday from 11am to 10pm and Saturday & Sunday 9:30am to 10pm (during lunch, brunch, and dinner).
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Farley
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.TheSouthernNashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 724-1762
Catering
The Southern and TomKats are pleased to offer a variety of full service catering and event planning options to meet your specific needs. Whether you're planning a private dinner for 50, or a lavish event for 500, we can customize a menu that is right for you. Please feel free to contact us! Online Form: http://thesouthernnashville.com/catering/ Phone: (615) 256-9596 Email: bosborne@tomkats.com
Private party facilities
The Demonbreun Room and The Southernaire Market are two uniquely southern private event spaces perfect for rehearsal dinners, corporate get togethers, cocktail parties, or an intimate gathering with your friends.
Private party contact
Eric Hartman, Private Event and Venue Manager: (615) 724-1762

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The Southern

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The Best Steakhouse Restaurants in Nashville

Mornings

Your Way$9.00

My Way$11.00

The Highway$10.50

The Southern Omelet$12.00

Ten Mile Omelet$12.00

Apalach Omelet$15.00

The Cuban$12.50

T for Tennessee$29.00

T for Texas$16.00

Housemade Granola$9.00

Buttermilk Pancakes$9.00

Hillbilly Wrap$9.00

Blt + E$8.00

A La Carte

Half Slice of Country Ham, Jalapeño Bacon$5.00

Applewood Bacon, Breakfast Sausage$4.00

Stone - Ground Grits, Griddled Potatoes, Seasonal Fruit, two Willow Farm Eggs, Pancake$3.00

Toast, Biscuits$2.00

Beverages

Coffee, Decaf, Hot Tea, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice$3.00

Espresso$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Latte, Macchiato, Cuban Coffee$6.00

Mimosa$6.00

Blood Orange Mimosa, Bellini$7.00

Bloody Mary$9.00

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