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Merchants, Nashville, TN

Merchants

4.5 (3869)
$30 and under
American
401 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Merchants is temporarily closed for remodeling, reopening again soon. While don’t have a reopening date just yet, we hope you’ll sign up for news and updates at MerchantsRestaurant.com. We can’t wait to welcome you again soon!

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Merchants is a lively three-story restaurant situated in the heart of downtown Nashville on the corner of Broadway and 4th Avenue. The architecturally significant building dates back to 1892 and has been a myriad of things, including a pharmacy, a wholesale drug company, and even a hotel. In 1988 it became Merchants restaurant, and in 2010, Strategic Hospitality purchased the 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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 / Sobro
  • 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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What 3,869 people are saying

Merchants reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.5Value

Noise • Moderate

3,838 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Nashville2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Merchants had a fire days before our reservation. No one contacted us to let us know . so we showed up to a closed up restaurant. I do hope they recover and get back in business. Good luck Merchant’s

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  2. ToddP VIP

    Indiana11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location, excellent food, superb service. A keeper

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  3. Tyler

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent, and the service was great!

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  4. Gourmetn VIP

    Charlotte29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The hostess stand was overwhelmed. We had reservations and were still asked to wait. Our waiter, Angelo was great. Our wine and cocktails were good. The food was fine, but nothing special. The burger was very small for a 'gourmet' burger. The music was a bit loud. Some seasonal options would be a nice addition. The facilities need attention. We noticed elevator buttons that didn't illuminate, soiled chair covers and wobbly toilets. Overall, there are much better options in Nashville.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    NY Strip was extremely bland

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  6. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great attention to detail in all parts of the dining experience

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience at merchants! We keep coming back because the food and service is sooo top notch! drinks and everything on this menu is delicious… be sure to COME HUNGRY!

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  8. Denise

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great drinks, and our server was so friendly, as were all the other staff we met.

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  9. lj2020

    Columbus6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very very mediocre for the price- bill was $140 and most (max n cheese, jambalaya, Cobb sald) was not eatable. I suspect this is a common theme… as our waiter asked if we wanted to box our leftovers and put on ledge outside for their regular homeless friends… which of course we did. If you want expensive but mediocre food in great spot… and an opportunity to help the local homeless… this is your pick

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  10. Steve

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter William was outstanding

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FAQs

Merchants is rated 4.5 stars by 3869 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Nashville
  4. Nashville
  5. Downtown / Sobro

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Merchants

401 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Avenue S.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Hours of operation
    Bistro Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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.

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