Best Lunch Restaurants in Midtown

35 restaurants available nearby

1. Midtown Cafe

4.9

Exceptional(5049)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Southern) • Midtown

Booked 25 times today

Open Table TOP 50 Best Southern Restaurant in USA offering a casual, affordable, fine dining atmosphere with breakfast / brunch / lunch all seven days and dinner Monday through Saturday with cage free eggs, biscuits, pancakes, seafood, prime steak, veal, pastas & featuring 40 wines by the glass and 150 selections. Located just off West End at 102 -19th Ave S in the West End / Vanderbilt / Music Row / Midtown / Medical Center neighborhoods. Since 1987, casual fine dining with quality ingredients prepared and served by caring professionals.Open weekdays for Breakfast 8am-2pm. Lunch 11am-2pm Mon-Sun. Dinner starting at 4:30 Monday - Thursday and 5:00pm Friday and Saturday. Complementary Valet Parking for Lunch and DinnerShuttle offered for events at Tpac, Ryman, The Symphony, and Bridgestone with a 40$/ person check minimum. Must call restaurant to reserve shuttle seats. Requests made on Open Table may not be honored, due to limited seating.

2. The Chef and I

4.5

Awesome(3030)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Music Row

Booked 6 times today

Lunch at "The Chef and I" is packed full of flavor. Located in our "Backstage" area downstairs in a casual atmosphere, sit where you can see what's happening in our kitchen. Enjoy popular items like the smash burger melt, hot fish sandwich and roma crunch salad or indulge in the chef's favorites of marinated salmon and green chile chicken melt. The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. You can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table, an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville! Caramelized cauliflower, brussels sprouts, burrata and peaches, smoked elk rack, mojo Tennessee trout and black peppercorn steak our some of our current favorites. Farm to table cuisine with local and unique ingredients is what we are known for. Nashville's best!

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3. Amerigo - West End

4.6

Exceptional(3294)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 35 times today

Amerigo has been a Nashville staple for over three decades. We have shared countless meals and celebrations with multi-generations of families since 1991, and are proud to be the longest standing restaurant on West End Avenue! Traditional Italian pastas, pizza, fresh seafood and wood-fired steaks span the menus for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Early bird specials are offered daily as well as gluten-sensitive versions of your favorite Italian dishes.

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4. Elliston Place Soda Shop

4.8

Exceptional(151)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Midtown

Booked 5 times today

We’re one part soda shop, one part meat-and-three, and one hundred percent bona fide Southern eatery. We cook each meal fresh from scratch daily, following time-tested recipes and honoring our founder’s meat-and-three legacy. Bring the kids around for a treat, grab lunch with friends, or drop by for a shake and fries. And did we mention the pies?

5. Blue Aster

4.4

Awesome(320)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 7 times today

Offering an innovative twist to modern American cuisine, the restaurant’s seasonal menus focus heavily on a farm-to-table approach, sourcing most of the ingredients from local and regional purveyors and farms, along with a selection of fresh seafood and a variety of local ranch steaks. Blue Aster serves daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.

6. The Hampton Social - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(5558)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 73 times today

The Hampton Social - Nashville is the perfect place to imbibe and enjoy the feeling of summer days. Located just minutes from the bustling Broadway street, The Hampton Social is ready to celebrate the every day in the Music City. Our 3-story restaurant features a first-floor "Rosé All Day" lounge, second-floor dining with a private dining space, and our brand new rooftop terrace with indoor and outdoor seating. Known for our lively dining experiences featuring exceptional coastal-inspired food, cocktails, and live music in a beautifully designed atmosphere. Open for Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brunch

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7. The Finch - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(657)

Price: Moderate

• American • The Gulch

Booked 74 times today

Elegant restaurant nestled in the historic Union Station complete anchored with a craft cocktail center bar.

8. Locust Nashville

4.9

Exceptional(36)

Price: Very Expensive

• Irish • Belmont / Hillsboro

Booked 7 times today

Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice. On Sunday nights, the team pumps out dumplings folded to order for a more casual, walk-ins-only experience. Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)Sunday Walk-Ins: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (first come, first served)Patio Bar: Friday - Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.

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9. Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

4.5

Awesome(252)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Midtown

Booked 1 time today

Serving as the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels Nashville, Commons Club offers an interactive experience with three distinct spaces inviting locals and hotel guests alike to eat, drink and explore Music Row. The Kitchen boasts an open-style kitchen concept and dining room including an exclusive chef’s table. Guests can enjoy an elevated mix of small plates, craveable entrées and sides available for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. The Bar offers thoughtfully crafted cocktails, a curated wine selection and a menu of bites. Adjacent to the bar is The Shag Room, a swanky space with a southern twist that features wrap-around tiered seating and a fringe ceiling installation evoking an enjoyable setting for both travelers and locals.

10. STK - Nashville

4.1

Excellent(3716)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • The Gulch

Booked 71 times today

STK Steakhouse is “not your daddy’s steakhouse,” offering a high-energy dining experience that artfully combines the superior quality of a traditional steakhouse with a Vibe Dining atmosphere unlike any other. Delectable cuisine, upscale cocktails and an elevated Happy Hour, along with an in-house DJ and chic décor, all come together to offer a memorable fine dining experience that keeps guests enjoying their evening from drinks to dinner to late night. STK’s menu features reimagined classic American cuisine for lunch, brunch and dinner with unique local flair infused into each location’s menu. The brand’s beef program focuses on the highest quality, delicious and craveable steaks while emphasizing transparency and traceable sourcing practices.

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Christy
Nashville •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Matthew, our kind and attentive server was AMAZING!!! Everything about our experience was EXCELLENT!!! The food was all so delicious! Our drinks were constantly refilled & we wanted for NOTHING!!!! We MISS RANDY, & his legacy continues. Many thanks!!!
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Midtown CafePrice: Expensive• Regional American (Southern)• Midtown
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4.9
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CINDY
Northwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My grands loved the Grinch tea time. If I had to say anything bad maybe a truer GRINCH.
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Blue AsterPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.4
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Bob
Nashville •63 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Another great evening - good food, good service and good friends!
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Amerigo - West EndPrice: Moderate• Italian• Midtown
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4.6
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Mark
New York City •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Came here on Monday 12/16 based on my brother’s recommendation. Enjoyed a memorable meal with excellent service by our waitress and got to interact with the chef of the day. It was a nice experience and I appreciated the way both talked us through the 5 course tasting menu. Loved the rabbit dish and the filet mignon add on in place of the lamb rack. My two favorites though all the dishes were very good. Had the option of 5 or 7 course but had to stop at 5 to leave room for desert. Mmmm. The only drawback was that the restaurant recently announced they would be closing at the end of the year. Wish they could remain open for the next time we come to Nashville, but hope they will find a new venture to visit.
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The Chef and IPrice: Expensive• Regional American (Contemporary Southern)• Music Row
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4.5
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Ginny
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 Dec 2024
We always love visiting this restaurant. It has wonderful food, service is great, and just has cozy vibes.
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Elliston Place Soda ShopPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Midtown
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4.8

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35 restaurants available nearby

1. Midtown Cafe

2. The Chef and I

3. Amerigo - West End

4. Elliston Place Soda Shop

5. Blue Aster

6. The Hampton Social - Nashville

7. The Finch - Nashville

8. Locust Nashville

9. Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

10. STK - Nashville

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