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The Standard at the Smith House, Nashville, TN

The Standard at the Smith House

4.8
4.8
1892 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 18 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (615) 254-1277

  • 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. Contact us at (615) 775-8717 to schedule your next event.

  • Private party contact

    Kelsey Eller : (866) 915-3814

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet available with dinner reservations.

  • Entertainment

    Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! It was exactly how I had expected our experience to be. The wait staff was attentive. It is a beautiful historic home with charm. I wish they offered a tour, even if it was an extra cost.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole place is an experience! From the building, the staff, the decor, the food, and more! It was an incredible night and we will be going back next time we are in nashville!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable experience from the second you enter. We went early to have some cocktails before dinner. The bar room, bartenders, and drinks were amazing. We got to walk through most of the historic townhouse on the way to our seats which added to the experience. The wait staff was excellent, made great recommendations, and made to time to chat a little. Dinner was phenomenal. The standard filet was next level, the rack of lamb cooked to perfection, and even the creamed corn became a highlight. The waiter recommended the JD cheesecake which was also phenomenal. From start to finish Excellent.
  4. JenniferS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    50th birthday we were treated like queens
  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect ending to a great birthday trip! From start to finish it was great!
  6. BPA3

    Alabama

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is my favorite Nashville restaurant. The ambience reminds me of New Orleans. The service is excellent & the food is wonderful.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, service and atmosphere was fabulous! The staff was so nice, professional, knowledgeable and personable. Everything from the people to the food and music was great including the rich history the home/building has to read about while enjoying the wonderful experience it provides. Nashville’s hidden gem!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time at the Standard. I waiters were very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was amazing.
  9. NikkiL

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Fabulous historic venue and delightful service. Perfect night our dinner during our Nashville visit.
  10. Sixtsix

    New Orleans

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal and service
  11. Ontheisland2

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is definitely a diamond in the rough. It is one of Nashville’s finest restaurants. The service was impeccable. The food and atmosphere was excellent. You have to go and if you are very lucky Allen will be your waiter.
  12. BobJ

    Philadelphia

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best steak and sea bass ever! Crab bisque was good too.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Prefer to sip martini from a traditional martini glass rather than a champagne glass. Service was slow to start yet got in sync mid-meal and finished well. Beautiful interior. We hope to return again some day.
  14. MaureenH

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The vibe of the vintage house was fantastic. We enjoyed our experience; food and service was excellent. I have Celiac disease so it is hard to find restaurants that have a lot of gluten free options, but The Standard exceeded all expectations in that regard. We will definitely go back.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible venue. Service was outstanding and the food was exceptional. Definitely will return the next time we’re in Nashville!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Bartender was rude and offered zero hospitality. He’d make you not want to come back. Everything thing else is really nice.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience5
    Went for a dinner date and it was meh-
  18. BradKandcrewof5

    Austin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic! Great food with classy ambience. The Standard Filet was one of the best steaks I've ever eaten and the cream corn is very delightful. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a more "upscale" dining experience when celebrating a special occassion
  19. cowgirlk

    Nashville

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding, but the service is what really put it over the top. Allen was friendly, gracious, and a wonderful host/server. Felt like we were in our own private room. Highly recommend the Standard.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about this restaurant is amazing! I
  21. Daniel

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First night in Nashville and the food, service and ambiance were fantastic
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    The new pasta dish was the main fail. Over cooked pasta. Requested no onion and the entire dish was covered in onion. Not sure if our server forgot to make mention or if it was purposefully overloaded but this was rediculous and ruined the dish / would have ordered something else. Service was fair. Obviously the after thought table I was. Also don’t bring me to the bar, to get a drink and sit down before heading to my table if 3 seconds later you are going to usher me to my table. A money making ploy that was. Very nice place. Friendly staff. Fair wait staff. Steak and meat related Food was fantastic. Non meat related… not so bueno.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Steak not cook the way ordered. Waiter was too busy for us.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    10/10 such a great time!
  25. GiaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely stunning place, amazing food. Definitely will be back.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Let me say… upon arrival to The Standard. Till our departure. We felt so welcomed and everyone was so nice and attentive! Being greeted by the owner Mrs Smith and her taking us to our table was a very nice personal touch! You don’t get that at many restaurants this day and time. Our food was excellent and all in a good timely manner! We will definitely return and highly recommend The Standard!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of the food was great, wonderful experience the cream corn and and the green beans were both fantastic.
  28. Teresa

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A very unique historic building. Greeted by Sharon the owned, after enjoying a drink at the beautiful bar we were shown to our table. I recommend the fried green tomatoes for a starter. The lamb chops were very nice, my husband had the bone-in filet and loved it. We walked from a downtown hotel and it was a challenge to locate, given the construction around it. I would Uber next time, although they do valet.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you’re looking for something that’s a reminder of the way dining out used to be, look no further than The Standard. Service and overall experience is top notch and the historical building is so interesting! The food is well prepared, served with care and there’s a real care that you’re enjoying everything. Go. Enjoy the experience. You’ll be happy you did.
  30. RichardH

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Love the venue. Hard to beat a 180 year old house with so many original features. We had beef filet, loaded mashed potatoes, and creamed corn. All were excellent. Service was superb. For a restaurant at this level I would like to see the addition of French onion soup and crème brûlée to complete the offerings.
  31. DawnH

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was exceptional from greeting the hostess to completion of the meal. The ambiance is lovely, and this is a great location for a special occasion or a romantic meal. The food was good, though I didn't think it fit the price point. Overall, a wonderful dining experience but there is better food in Nashville.
  32. RobertK

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went here for dinner on a late Valentine’s dinner date. It was our first time here. The food was incredible, the service was incredible, and the atmosphere was incredible. You can tell the folks that seat you love what they do, and it is a family business. I would go back here in a heartbeat. We had the filet and creamed corn. So good!
  33. JillO

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We will absolutely be back! Our food was fantastic and steaks were cooked to perfection. Excellent cocktails and wine selection. We loved the bar area too!
  34. Kayla

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Standard was incredibly romantic and the service was amazing! My husband and I had our Valentine’s date there and the second we got there, someone parked our car. The hostess took my coat and led us into a beautiful courtyard room with a bar where we were quickly served drinks of our choice and then we were led to our table in a cozy corner were there weren’t any people. It was fine dining and the servers were amazing. The food was incredible and it felt like we were eating in an old - school, European styled room with a chandelier. They were also playing jazz music and Frank Sinatra. They also took our pictures outside as we left. The whole experience was incredible! We will definitely be going back for special occasions!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was 5star. Very polite and very kind. The woman at the front also very polite and kind and very professional. The filet Mignon with the truffle was one of the best I’ve ever had and the soup was very good too! I liked a lot the bar area ,it has space and tables you can enjoy your drink before food. An old building with history and a great experience for a romantic date!
  36. ConchitaV

    Caribbean

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent! The food was perfect and the pork chop was legendary.
  37. JacqF

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is outstanding from being beautiful to having excellent service and incredible food! Will be back👍🏻
  38. Doug

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A tremendous experience! We went there for Valentine’s Day and enjoyed one of the best experiences we have had in Nashville. Food , atmosphere and service all just first rate. Couldn’t believe we had not really been familiar with The Standard before. Highly recommend them, especially for special occasions.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful historic building and exquisite dining experience.
  40. SavannahB

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service from the hosts and wait staff was absolutely outstanding. My boyfriend and I truly could not have been happier with our experience. 15/10 RECOMMEND!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Standard at the Smith House is rated 4.8 stars by 1892 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 18 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

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary valet available with dinner reservations.

  • 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, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (615) 254-1277

  • 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. Contact us at (615) 775-8717 to schedule your next event.

  • Private party contact

    Kelsey Eller : (866) 915-3814

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