Central Bar + Kitchen

Central Bar + Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Mekia

   Nashville1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Lobster Hushpuppies were the bomb!! The sauce with it is incredible! Never had anything like it... we'll be back soon.
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Mekia, We're thrilled to hear you loved the Lobster Hushpuppies and the sauce with them! It's always a pleasure to know when our customers have a perfect dining experience. We're looking forward to your next visit. Thank you for your kind words and high ratings. We can't wait to serve you again soon! Best regards, The Management Team at Central Bar + Kitchen
   

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   Ben

   Jacksonville / Northeast Florida9 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on May 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The food was ok. Nothing to run over and eat. They were out of most of the drink items on the menu. Our wonderful waitress tried her best.
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your visit didn’t fully meet expectations, especially with the limited drink availability. That’s certainly not the experience we aim to provide. We truly appreciate your kind words about your waitress—we’re glad she made a positive impression and will be sure to pass along your compliments. Your input helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Nashville2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely service and management! Great food. Quick lunch
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you for your review and for giving us a try. We're glad to hear that parts of your experience were enjoyable, but we're sorry to see we didn’t quite hit the mark overall. We always strive to provide a great experience from start to finish, and your feedback helps us know where we can do better. We appreciate your honesty and hope you'll consider visiting us again so we can deliver the experience you were hoping for.- Central Bar + Kitchen
   

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   Elizabeth VIP

   Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   I didn't realize when we booked this that it was a hotel restaurant. It is right at the edge of campus, which was convenient after a school tour, but it is nothing special or worth writing home about. When we arrived, we were the only ones in the restaurant. Our waitress was fine but didn't seem to want to be there. The food was fine but nothing stood out, except for the corn dip, which was really good.
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded on March 12, 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Elizabeth. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our corn dip and found it to be a standout dish. We apologize if the feeling of being the only ones in the restaurant was a bit unusual. We strive to make every experience unique and comfortable for our guests. We appreciate your feedback on our food and service and will use it to improve. We hope you'll give Central Bar + Kitchen another chance in the future. Thanks again for your review.
   

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   Jerry

   Seattle2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on January 18, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Wierd place to get great food. Located in a Marriott, so zero “character” - we were disappointed when our driver dropped us there after reading great reviews. BUT they had an outstanding singer doing live covers with a guitar and keyboard who was crazy talented and the service was outstanding. The hot chicken sandwich was not hot but it was outstanding - moist, flavorful, and big. Service was friendly but not overbearing. Not a place to go out of your way to get to but definitely a solid choice for good well priced food.
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded 6 days ago

   Thank you so much for your honest and detailed review! We completely understand your initial hesitation about our location, and we’re truly glad to hear that the food, service, and live music helped turn things around for you. Our team works hard to provide a warm and enjoyable experience, and it’s wonderful to know that our hot chicken sandwich and talented musician left a great impression. We also really appreciate your kind words about our staff—it means a lot. We hope you’ll consider stopping by again if you're ever in the area. Thanks again for giving us a chance!
   

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   Vanessa

   Orlando1 review

   2.0

   Dined on January 16, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   They were out of one of the two gluten free options on the menu but it took them 10min to figure that out even though the place was basically empty at lunch. The salads we ordered instead were nothing better than at Jason's Deli down the street but far more pricey. The server was inattentive and they couldn't fill our complete drinks order either since they were out of sth.
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded on May 4, 2025

   Hello Vanessa, We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Central Bar + Kitchen. We understand that the wait to confirm gluten-free options was frustrating and we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. We're also sorry to hear about the mix-up with your salads and the inattentive service. We strive to provide a high-quality dining experience and it's clear we fell short this time. Your feedback is important to us and we will use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Melinda

   Baltimore / Maryland1 review

   2.0

   Dined on September 4, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   This restaurant is in the lobby of a Marriott Hotel and has the ambiance of a hotel restaurant. We were also charged hotel taxes on top of our meal making the total cost excessive. The food was mediocre. Would not recommend unless I was a guest of the hotel and had no other options.
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded on September 7, 2024

   I apologize for the disappointing experience you had. Our restaurant was very busy, and despite our best efforts, we did not meet your expectations. I appreciate your feedback and would love to discuss your experience further. Please call us at (615) 340-5127 so we can have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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   Daniel

   Richmond1 review

   3.0

   Dined on August 31, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Food and service were fine. Live music was really good. Wish I could remember her name. Ambiance was blah. We were from out of town and based on the star rating, i thought this was going to a cool Nashville bar outside of the hustle and bustle of Broadway, not just some bar/restaurant connected to the Marriott near Vanderbilt.
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded on September 7, 2024

   I apologize for the disappointing experience you had. Our restaurant was very busy, and despite our best efforts, we did not meet your expectations. I appreciate your feedback and would love to discuss your experience further. Please call us at (615) -340-5127 so we can have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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   ChrisH

   E. Tennessee2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on July 21, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We arrived on-time and waited about 20 mins before a server ever came over. It wasn't busy, so apparently they were short-staffed. The food was hot but very mediocre, especially considering the prices. I won't return, and I wouldn't recommend.
   

   Central Bar + KitchenResponded on July 27, 2024

   I apologize for the disappointing experience you had. Our restaurant was very busy, and despite our best efforts, we did not meet your expectations. I appreciate your feedback and would love to discuss your experience further. Please call me Jennifer Reyes , (615) -321-1300 so we can have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
   

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    Gfamily VIP

    Chicago12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    I really loved the food and the service was great! Very friendly and welcoming.
    

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