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The Standard at the Smith House, Nashville, TN

The Standard at the Smith House

4.8 (2517)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
The Standard at The Smith House may very well be the best example of local Nashville flavor and service. The Standard Restaurant has been in operation since 2006 serving upscale Southern specialties complete with a full-service bar. Our townhouse was built in the 1840's and we are honored to be the current stewards of this fascinating work of architecture. We are located in the heart of Downtown Nashville, just blocks from the new Music City Convention Center and the famous Lower Broadway entertainment district. We are proud to offer some of the best steaks in town as well as fresh seafood and other items.

Our beautiful courtyard bar area is available with a dinner reservation for drinks before or after dinner.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Joshua Swanson
  • Private party facilities
    Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Events: (615) 254-1277
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Cross street
    Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
  • Parking details
    None
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

Private dining

What 2,517 people are saying

The Standard at the Smith House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Steakhouse

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Steakhouse

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Standard at the Smith House offers a "wonderful historical building" with "amazing service" and "fantastic food." Guests love the "old world charm" and "intimate atmosphere." Highlights include the "lobster dip," "sea bass," and "Standard filet." It's a "must-try" for special occasions or a memorable dining experience in Nashville.
2,517 Reviews
  1. Jennifer VIP

    Dallas - Fort Worth19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to The Standard to celebrate our anniversary. This was the second time we have been there. We were very happy with the entire experience. Cocktails were well prepared and nicely garnished. The spinach salad was delicious. My husband loved the pork chop. I have the filet and it was tender and cooked perfectly. We shared the cobbler of the day which was quite yummy. The dining room is lovely and feels special for any kind of celebration. The service was very professional and attentive. We will be back next time we are in Nashville!

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  2. Modesto

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very classy. Had to wait a bit to be seated, but it got fixed once we found someone.

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  3. Candace VIP

    Minneapolis - St. Paul59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to unwind and enjoy delicious food. Unsurpassed Waygu appetizer to start. Great chocolate mousse to end. Service was friendly and swift.

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  4. Brenda

    Phoenix / Arizona5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Standard is an experience that should not be missed. From the historical building, old world ambience, to the amazing service The Standard does not disappoint. We had the Standard filet and the Blackened Chilean Sea Bass and both were amazing. They also make a fantastic old fashioned.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Edmund

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! A quaint, classy, elegant - but far from boring! The food was an experience in itself - one of the best filets I’ve ever had paired with the lobster dip you’ll be callin’ your mama about, and a couple of salads to make us feel like we were getting our greens in! The skillet cookie and ice cream is a dessert I’ll be dreaming of for birthdays to come. Our host and server were top-notch. I wanted to hire them for the company I haven’t even started! The French Martini was DIVINE. Thank you for a delightful evening. If you’re considering this spot for a girls night out, special date, corporate gathering, family birthday - you can stop looking…this is it! They have plenty of separate spaces to create just the vibe you’re going for and you will be celebrated for finding such a perfect spot! (Also - it’s a 2 block walk to Broadway…so start here, finish there…perfection!)

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Matt

    Nashville2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary at the Standard. The unfortunate recent change in parking accommodations is the only drawback. Had we known ahead of time, we would've planned accordingly. Overall, amazing experience!

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  7. Stoney

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, and our service Allen was THE BEST!! The whole staff were great!

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  8. Steve

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always outstanding food and service. Everyone there is extremely friendly and welcoming and I love the history of the house.

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  9. george

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were first class, to put it mildly. The ribeye and mushrooms were wonderful, and the Chilean sea bas was prepared and presented perfectly. Highly recommend the ice cream/cobbler dessert. The asparagus and mashed potatoes were delicious.

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  10. Josh VIP

    Denver / Colorado4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was excellent! The staff was amazing! Appetizers and desert was really good. The main coarse of steak and shrimp was really bad. The steak was one of the worst I have ever ate. The shrimp looked like they were microwaved and had a horrible smell. Two out of three guests steak was bad.

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The Standard at the Smith House is rated 4.8 stars by 2517 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Standard at the Smith House

167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Joshua Swanson
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
  • Private party contact
    Director of Events: (615) 254-1277
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