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Joe Muer Seafood Nashville - Joe Muer Seafood - Nashville, Nashville, TN

Joe Muer Seafood - Nashville

4.7
4.7
650 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Welcome to Joe Muer Seafood, in the North Gulch neighborhood of Nashville! We invite you to pull back the curtain & have a seat. We offer an experience of exquisite cuisine & sophisticated service, set against a backdrop of modern glamour. Our products are flown in daily from the finest purveyors across the globe, allowing us to serve fresh & sustainable seafood. With a menu curated by Certified Master Chef Daniel Scannell, one of only 72 Master Chefs in the US, we've been voted Best Seafood Restaurant 11 years in a row. We also feature USDA Prime Chairman's Reserve Black Angus steaks & an award-winning wine list curated by our Certified Sommelier, garnering numerous Wine Spectator awards. For nearly 100 years, Joe Muer Seafood has served the finest & freshest seafood in an atmosphere of refinement & sophistication. We are so proud to continue this tradition of dining & service excellence that began in 1929. Book a reservation now to confirm your legendary dining experience!
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 16:00–23:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri 15:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (615) 433-6837
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Daniel Scannell, CMC
  • Private party facilities
    Joe Muer Seafood Nashville features several distinctly different dining spaces, seating groups of 10 to 200 guests. Our large groups and private events are an experience in exquisite cuisine and sophisticated service, set against a backdrop of modern glamour. Pull back the curtain and have a seat.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer McDonnell, CMP, CPCE: (615) 649-6383
  • Area
    The Gulch
  • Cross Street
    We are at the North Gulch corner of 11th Avenue North and Nelson Merry St.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Going to a show downtown?? Park for free with us, enjoy dinner, and get a $15 Uber Credit for your ride to/from the show! Requires a minimum reservation for two guests, dine in only, with an entree orrdered per guest. Voucher is sent via text/email upon arrival at the restaurant. Voucher is good for the day of the visit only and is capped at a 6 hour time limit. Ask for details!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 650 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Joe Muer Seafood in Nashville offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "absolutely delicious" seafood and an elegant atmosphere. Guests rave about the attentive, knowledgeable staff and memorable service, making it an ideal spot for special occasions. Highlights include the "best Dover Sole ever" and a delightful piano ambiance that enhances the "top notch" dining experience.

650 Reviews
  1. kevin

    VIP

    Phoenix

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice spot in Nashville. Different than a lot of the other restaurants. Service is quite good and the food is pretty solid. The carrot cake is a miss since it's hard and cold, but other than that, a proper meal. Probably not an everyday place, but worth checking out!

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  2. 615Native

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    top Notch service with excellent foods. Selection for group was fantastic. Everyone was happy with their entire meal and again, the staff treats you like royalty. Cannot recommend highly enough.
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your glowing review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed top-notch service, excellent food, and a fantastic selection that pleased your group. It’s wonderful to know our team made you feel like royalty—we’ll be sure to share your kind words with them. Your high recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Joe Muer Nashville for another exceptional experience!

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  3. Katherine

    VIP

    Nashville

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Joe Muer. Alexis, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable, and very friendly. Seating was plush and comfortable, such a nice contrast in a city of restaurants that think that a hard wooden or wire spindle chair is perfectly acceptable for fine dining. We loved the Shrimp Illeane with plenty of garlic, lemon, and butter. I thought it was the perfect accompaniment to my Bourbon Dream cocktail. My husband really enjoyed the Halibut, and I had the Lobster Tail. Both entrées included both a vegetable and a starch. So, having to order more sides was not necessary. With the expense of eating out, I really appreciated that. The extra sides did sound delicious, though! Dessert was coconut cake and sticky toffee pudding. Both were good, not great. Coconut cake was a little dry, and the sticky toffee pudding needed something to break up the cloying sweetness; but, definitely not bad! Keep in mind, you can park in front of the restaurant (2 hours) or in the nearby parking garage...for free! That alone is an amazing bargain when the last time we went downtown, it was $38 to park! Joe Muer is our new favorite! Ask for Alexis if you go; she is a treasure!
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable experience at Joe Muer. Alexis will be thrilled to know her attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly service left such a great impression—she truly is a treasure! We’re glad you loved the Shrimp Ilene, paired with your Bourbon Dream cocktail, and that your entrées, with their accompaniments, exceeded expectations. Thank you for your feedback on the desserts—we’ll share your notes with our pastry team. We appreciate your mention of the convenient parking—it’s great to know it added to your positive experience. We’re honored to be your new favorite and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  4. karen

    VIP

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Andy is an outstanding waiter. We loved our experience and food.
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review, Karen. We'll be sure to share your compliments with Andy- he is a tremendous asset to our team. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  5. Gretchen

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First class all the way! From the second we walked in until our last bite, we were treated like royalty. The food was so delicious. We had the lobster pot pie, Zuppa de pesce and the filet. We also treated ourselves to a shared Death by chocolate dessert. Our waitress (the somilier) was amazing. We loved the live music and appreciated it not being too loud so we could still chat.
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review, Gretchen! We’re delighted to hear that your experience was first-class from start to finish. We’re so glad you treated yourselves to the Death by Chocolate dessert and that our sommelier provided amazing service. The live music adding to the ambiance without overwhelming your conversation is exactly what we strive for. We look forward to welcoming you back for another exceptional experience soon!

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  6. Douglas

    Nashville

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Joe Muer. Bacon wrapped shrimp are amazing as is the crab stuffed flounder. We really enjoyed the trio playing for NYE last night too!
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your kind words, Douglas. We’re thrilled to hear you love dining with us and that you enjoyed the bacon-wrapped shrimp, crab-stuffed flounder, and the live trio on New Year’s Eve—it’s wonderful to know the evening was special. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable evening!

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  7. Ken

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time and it is an excellent restaurant. We attended on New Year’s Eve and were greeted with a free glass of champagne along with warm smiles. We were early for our reservation, and were welcomed to have a drink at the bar. Our waiter was nice and very knowledgeable with the food and drinks. He made sure we were properly served and our experience was top notch. The food was good. Between the four of us, we had seafood and steaks. All was very good. The steak filet was prepared perfectly. The seafood (lobster, crab, scallops, and sole) was great. One sirloin steak was a little over done. All of the side dishes were really good. And the oysters were terrific too. Desserts were awesome, and we tried four different desserts! (Have to celebrate on New Year’s Eve, right? Finally - our overall experience was terrific. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for choosing to celebrate New Year’s Eve with us! We’re thrilled to hear that your first visit was a memorable one, from the champagne welcome to the exceptional service provided by your knowledgeable waiter. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the seafood, steaks, and side dishes, with highlights like the perfectly prepared filet and terrific oysters. We appreciate your feedback on the sirloin and will share it with our culinary team to ensure consistency. Desserts are definitely a must for a celebration, and we’re so glad you enjoyed sampling them all! Thank you for recommending us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable moments. Cheers to a fantastic new year!

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  8. Brad

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went here for NYE with my wife and another couple. Greeted with a flute of champagne and sat at the bar until our table was ready, had an old fashion and it was amazing! Next we were seated and I ordered oysters Rockefeller for an appetizer which was absolutely wonderful, Caesar salad next was delicious, and then I had a filet with scallops which nothing short of perfection. The wait staff and hostesses were knowledgeable, courteous and professional. The manager on duty was awesome also. For me and my wife and our friends we will be back!!!
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for celebrating New Year’s Eve with us and for sharing such a fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that your evening started off perfectly with a glass of champagne and an amazing Old Fashioned at the bar. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the Oysters Rockefeller, Caesar salad, and your filet with scallops—all prepared to perfection. We’re also thrilled that our knowledgeable and professional team, from the wait staff and hostesses to the manager, made your experience even more memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you, your wife, and your friends back for another exceptional evening. Cheers to the new year!

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  9. Oliver

    VIP

    Baton Rouge

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food great! Our server Andy is the best!! Knowledgeable and super friendly. Always great attitude!!
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us, Oliver! We'll be sure to share your compliments with Andy. He is a tremendous asset to our team.

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  10. Chris

    VIP

    Nashville

    42 reviews

    2.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    This was a disappointing experience all around. Service had some major flaws, including bringing our second course before the dirty dishes had been cleared. Also the gimmick of deboning the dover sole at the table too so long that by the time it was completed, my wife’s dish was cold. These are not normally dealbreakers, but at this price point you expect more from the staff. More importantly, the food was just meh, my Dover sole was absolutely drenched with butter sauce before I had a chance to stop it, and my wife’s sea bass, while beautifully presented, was equally bland. Perhaps our expectations were too high, but there are many other fine dining options in Nashville that are far superior. Not recommended.
    Joe Muer Seafood - NashvilleResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks for the feedback, Chris. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Joe Muer Seafood didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our service and it's disappointing to hear that we fell short in some areas during your visit. Your comments are valuable and will be used to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.

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Joe Muer Seafood - Nashville is rated 4.7 stars by 650 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Joe Muer Seafood - Nashville

1020 Nelson Merry St, Nashville, TN 37203

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are at the North Gulch corner of 11th Avenue North and Nelson Merry St.
  • Area
    The Gulch
  • Hours of Operation
    Sat 16:00–23:00 Brunch Sun 10:00–14:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–22:00 Fri 15:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Public transit
    Going to a show downtown?? Park for free with us, enjoy dinner, and get a $15 Uber Credit for your ride to/from the show! Requires a minimum reservation for two guests, dine in only, with an entree orrdered per guest. Voucher is sent via text/email upon arrival at the restaurant. Voucher is good for the day of the visit only and is capped at a 6 hour time limit. Ask for details!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Daniel Scannell, CMC
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 433-6837
  • Private party facilities
    Joe Muer Seafood Nashville features several distinctly different dining spaces, seating groups of 10 to 200 guests. Our large groups and private events are an experience in exquisite cuisine and sophisticated service, set against a backdrop of modern glamour. Pull back the curtain and have a seat.
  • Private party contact
    Jennifer McDonnell, CMP, CPCE: (615) 649-6383
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