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Midtown Cafe, Nashville, TN

Midtown Cafe

4.9
4.9
5139 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 67 times today
  • 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

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 5,139 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

                                                                                Noise • Moderate

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                                                                                • Nashville

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                                                                                  Regional American (Southern)

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                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                Midtown Cafe in Nashville is renowned for its "amazing food" and "stellar service." Patrons rave about the lemon artichoke soup and the "incredible" Coca-Cola short ribs. The atmosphere is cozy yet upscale, and the attentive staff ensures a memorable dining experience. A "Nashville staple," it's perfect for any occasion.

                                                                                5,139 Reviews

                                                                                1. Kecia

                                                                                  Greater Boston

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We love it here! Brunch and dinner are both amazing! And the bartender, Gina, is great!

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                                                                                2. Ron

                                                                                  Indiana

                                                                                  21 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  21 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  This place is excellent food and the service is outstanding. Can be a little noisy sometimes. It is a very small restaurant and it depends on the patrons at the time. Don't let that dissuade you from going though. This place is a must if you are in Nashville. I've had many of the entrees and have never been disappointed.

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                                                                                3. Deanna

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  We came from out of town and met up with family also coming from another state. I picked this place for lunch and made reservations for our party of six. Midtown Cafe was extremely busy but everything turned out to be perfect; the food, the fast seating and service. We all couldn’t stop talking about it when we left. We will definitely come back on our next out of town visit!

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                                                                                4. Logan

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                                                                                  Louisville

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  7 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Another delicious meal at Midtown! Our go-to when visiting Nashville. The lemon artichoke soup is to die for. The biscuits always hit the spot. Tenderloin never disappoints!

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                                                                                5. Christina

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  A Nashville classic restaurant still revered for its reliably high-quality food, attentive service, and comfortable surroundings. We enjoyed it tonight for a family celebration. We requested a quiet table and happily, the hostess managed to save us one in the entry nook to the right of the entrance. Memorable night.

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                                                                                6. Sean

                                                                                  Baltimore

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  The food and service was fantastic. We will be back.

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                                                                                7. Bernie

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Louisville

                                                                                  43 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  43 reviews

                                                                                  Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Carol was fantastic! Most places with such an expansive menu are not what you’d hope for; this place was quite the opposite. Great cocktails and reasonably priced wines. The lobster bisque was thick and luxurious. The entrees were fantastic including the Coca-Cola short ribs and the meatloaf. The carrot cake was special—a local bakery supplied dessert. Clearly a Nashville staple worthy of it vaunted place in local lore.

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                                                                                8. Deborah

                                                                                  Dallas

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on 21 February 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                  An excellent place for dinner! The blackened grouper was cooked to perfection, and you MUST get their signature lemon artichoke soup!! We definitely plan to return but to try either brunch or breakfast - and even return for dinner! Valet parking is free for lunch and dinner.

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                                                                                9. Miguel

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Nashville

                                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  9 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 21 February 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  I've been there many times, never disappoints. Service is always great

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                                                                                10. Rob

                                                                                  VIP

                                                                                  Memphis

                                                                                  14 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  14 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on 21 February 2025

                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                  Meh. My blackened fish had that “old, dense, rubbery” texture. Bland grits. Fabulous green beans. Good salmon. Usually better. Great staff though!!!

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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 5139 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.

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                                                                                2 people
                                                                                19:00
                                                                                Booked 67 times today

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                                                                                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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