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Midtown Cafe, Nashville, TN

Midtown Cafe

4.9
4.9
5159 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 Dinner

Shuttle 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Contemporary American, Continental
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 08:00–14:00 Lunch Daily 10:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (615) 320-7176
  • Website
    http://www.midtowncafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Max Pastor
  • Catering
    No offsite catering.
  • Private party facilities
    At Midtown Cafe, we can seat up to 12 in a private dining room. Reservations are encouraged during prime time dining hours for breakfast / brunch / lunch or dinner. We will provide separate checks if requested.
  • Location
    102 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203
  • Area
    Midtown
  • Cross Street
    Between West End & Broadway on 19th Ave S
  • Parking details
    Self Parking 8am-10:30am 7 days a week Complimentary Valet parking all other times
  • Public transit
    At 19th & West End 50 yards from building. Free car parking around building 8am - 10:30am all 7 days. Complimentary valet all other times.
  • Entertainment
    No live entertainment.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Midtown Cafe's menu was last updated 2025-01-18.

Served Everyday 8am-2pm (** All Gluten Free Ingredients)

Egg Plates & Omelets

served with choice of Fresh Fruit, Home Fries or Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits; and choice of Biscuit, Toast or Whole Wheat English Muffin - Sub Gluten Free Bun +$2 - Sub Egg Whites +$2

  • Midtown Breakfast **US$13.00

    Two Eggs Any Way served with choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swaggerty's Country Sausage, Turkey Sausage or Black Forrest Ham

    • Western Omelet **US$16.00

      Ham, White Onions & Red Bell Peppers

      • Florentine Omelet **US$16.00

        Spinach, Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions a& Goat Cheese

        • NOVA Salmon Omelet **US$19.00

          Nova Salmon, White Onions, Tomatoes & Goat Cheese

          • Build Your Own Omelet **US$16.00

            Three Egg Omelet Including Three Ingredients

            • Huevos Tostada **US$16.00

              Scrambled eggs with peppers, onions and chorizo on fried corn tortillas served with pico de Gallo, lime crema and a side of black beans and salsa verde.

              • Steak and Eggs **US$36.00

                10oz Grilled Angus Eye of Ribeye w/ Truffle Butter and Two Eggs Any Way

                Biscuits & Such

                served with your choice of Fresh Fruit, Home Fries or Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits - Sub Gluten Free Bun +$2 - Sub Egg Whites +$2 -

                • Midtown BiscuitsUS$15.00

                  Two Eggs Any Way with Cheddar Cheese and choice of Applewood Bacon, Swaggerty's Country Sausage, Turkey Sausage or Black Forrest Ham

                  • Fried Chicken BiscuitsUS$18.00

                    Fried Chicken Tenderloin served with Two Eggs Any Way, Chipotle Aioli and Sausage Gravy - Also available "Nashville Hot" w/ Ranch

                    • Nashville Pig in a BlanketUS$18.00

                      Two Biscuits with Mild BBQ Dry Rub Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Two Eggs Any Way and sides of Alabama White Sauce and Country Gravy

                      • Biscuits & GravyUS$13.00

                        Two Biscuits topped with Sausage Gravy served with Two Eggs Any Way

                        • Music City Eggs BenedictUS$20.00

                          Biscuit or English Muffin with Black Forrest Ham, Poached Eggs, topped with Hollandaise

                          • Fried Green Tomato BenedictUS$19.00

                            with Poached Eggs and Chipotle Aioli

                            Sweet Stuff & Small Plates

                            - Sub Gluten Free Bun +$2 - Sub Egg Whites +$2 -

                            • Avocado ToastUS$15.00

                              Whole wheat toast with smashed avocado and fried egg topped with Pico de Gallo, olive oil, cracked black pepper, and sea salt.

                              • Two Pancake BreakfastUS$16.00

                                served with Two Eggs Any Way, choice of Applewood Smoked Bacon, Swaggerty's Country Sausage, Turkey Sausage or Black Forrest Ham

                                • French ToastUS$15.00

                                  topped with Jack Daniels Peach Compote and Whipped Cream

                                  • Sunset Grill's Original NachosUS$19.00

                                    Baked in our own unique blend of cheese and spices serve with Grilled Chicken, Clack Beans Fresh Jalapenos and a side of Fresh Salsa

                                    • Bagel & LoxUS$19.00

                                      Nova Salmon with Cream Cheese, Capers, Red Onion ,and Tomato

                                      • Shrimp & GritsUS$27.00

                                        Blackened Shrimp tossed with bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and scallions served over stone ground smoked Gouda cheese grits

                                        Sides

                                        • Buttermilk BiscuitUS$2.00

                                          • Bagel & Cream CheeseUS$7.00

                                            • One Egg **US$3.00

                                              served Any Way

                                              • Potato Home FriesUS$4.00

                                                • Smoked Gouda Grits **US$4.00

                                                  • Fresh Fruit **US$4.00

                                                    • Sliced Tomato**US$4.00

                                                      • Avocado **US$4.00

                                                        • Black Beans**US$4.00

                                                          • Hollandaise **US$4.00

                                                            • Alabama White Sauce **US$4.00

                                                              • Sausage GravyUS$4.00

                                                                • Applewood Smoked Bacon **US$4.00

                                                                  • Swaggerty's Country Sausage Patties **US$5.00

                                                                    • Turkey Sausage Patties **US$5.00

                                                                      • Chicken Sausage**US$5.00

                                                                        • Black Forrest Ham **US$5.00

                                                                          no nitrites

                                                                          • Chorizo **US$5.00

                                                                            • Nova Salmon **US$16.00

                                                                              • Two Chicken TendersUS$10.00

                                                                                • PancakesUS$3.50

                                                                                  • One PancakeUS$3.50
                                                                                  • Two PancakesUS$7.00

                                                                                Last updated: 18 January 2025

                                                                                What 5,159 people are saying

                                                                                Midtown Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

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                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Midtown Cafe delights with its "impeccable food and service," offering a cozy, old-school ambiance that guests adore. Renowned for dishes like shrimp and grits and "fried green tomato Benedict," it's a Nashville staple. The "attentive" staff and convenient shuttle service enhance the dining experience, making it a must-visit.

                                                                                5,159 Reviews

                                                                                1. OpenTable Diner VIP

                                                                                  Western NC5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  My experience was the same as all the others over the last 10 years. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the US. The food is so good and the service is great. And a real value for the wonderful food that they prepare.

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                                                                                2. Katie

                                                                                  Alabama8 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  The food was absolutely delicious and a very good price point. Our waitress was busy but very friendly and attentive. Noise level was a bit loud and it’s crowded but overall we really enjoyed dinner and will be going back.

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                                                                                3. Suzi VIP

                                                                                  Dallas5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The food was absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding. I highly reccomend Midrown Cafe!

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                                                                                4. Bill

                                                                                  Omaha13 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Midtown Cafe is as good as it gets. Service, food, menu are all fantastic. Think of the favorite dinner your mother made, you can have it there.

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                                                                                5. TonyN VIP

                                                                                  Seattle4 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  So awesome that we went back for brunch two days later…just well prepared food/fresh ingredients! Great/fun staff…very informative re things to see/do when we inquired. Sarah Jane was lovely.

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                                                                                6. Brent VIP

                                                                                  Phoenix5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  As always, Exceptional in every way. Been a repeat customer for 6+ years running and have NEVER had a bad meal. The shrimp and grits; fried green tomatoes; ribeye steak; & chicken piccata were all amazing. The service is consistently on point with kind, courteous, attentive waitstaff. Great, cozy, homelike ambiance. Simply five stars @ a great price point.

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                                                                                7. SamanthaT

                                                                                  San Antonio2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Midtown cafe was an amazing experience. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The salmon, shrimp and grits and angel hair pasta and shrimp were all amazing. We can’t wait to go back and try the steaks. The old fashion drink has a story to go with it. We had a great time before our show at the Ryman. Highly recommend this eating experience. The outside of the building is deceiving. Nothing like what you will experience inside. 5 stars all the way!

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                                                                                8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  Coastal Georgia3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Very good food. Excellent service. Everyone was friendly. Amazing time.

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                                                                                9. BradW

                                                                                  New Orleans5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  Awesome service, food was outstanding. Had grouper and salmon.

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                                                                                10. Judy

                                                                                  New York City5 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Everything was delicious! Smart and creative cooking that’s super yummy!

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                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                Midtown Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 320-7176.

                                                                                Midtown Cafe is rated 4.9 stars by 5159 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Midtown Cafe does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

                                                                                Make a booking

                                                                                2 people
                                                                                19:00
                                                                                Booked 48 times today

                                                                                Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                Google Map for Midtown Cafe

                                                                                102 19th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                • Cross Street
                                                                                  Between West End & Broadway on 19th Ave S
                                                                                • Area
                                                                                  Midtown
                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                  Breakfast Daily 08:00–14:00 Lunch Daily 10:30–14:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 16:30–21:00
                                                                                • Price
                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                  Regional American (Southern), Contemporary American, Continental
                                                                                • Dining style
                                                                                  Casual Elegant
                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                  Casual Dress
                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                  Self Parking 8am-10:30am 7 days a week Complimentary Valet parking all other times
                                                                                • Public transit
                                                                                  At 19th & West End 50 yards from building. Free car parking around building 8am - 10:30am all 7 days. Complimentary valet all other times.
                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                  AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                  Max Pastor
                                                                                • Entertainment
                                                                                  No live entertainment.
                                                                                • Additional
                                                                                  Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                • Website
                                                                                  http://www.midtowncafe.com/
                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                  (615) 320-7176
                                                                                • Catering
                                                                                  No offsite catering.
                                                                                • Private party facilities
                                                                                  At Midtown Cafe, we can seat up to 12 in a private dining room. Reservations are encouraged during prime time dining hours for breakfast / brunch / lunch or dinner. We will provide separate checks if requested.

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