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Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville, Nashville, TN

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

4.5
4.5
4239 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 times today
  • Great for live music
  • Good for groups
  • Great for fine wines
NEY YEAR'S EVE is Rockin' with 3 course dinner, dancing, and live music. Click the link on our website www.sambucanashville.com/ to reserve your seat!
Located in the Gulch warehouse district, Sambuca is Nashville's only casually sophisticated restaurant with live music nightly and brunch Fri-Sun. Choose an intimate private booth for your dining experience or sip a martini in our bar where Nashville comes to see-and-be-seen. Enjoy live music seven nights a week that is as diverse as the New American menu, from classic rock, Blues, sultry vocals, crooners, jazz, and top 40. Happy hours start at 4pm weekdays and feature 1/2 price adult beverages and chef bites.
Looking for a location for your rehearsal dinner, corporate luncheon or networking happy hour? From 20-200 we cater to any size group. Contact our event department to book one of our private areas for your next party.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (615) 248-2888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    James Reesor
  • Catering
    Entertaining groups of any size is one of our specialties. Let our staff plan your next corporate lunch, business networking happy hour, rehearsal dinner or social event; whether it's cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for 10, or a seated dinner for 200. Each of your guests will feel like a VIP! Sambuca is where Nashville comes for their parties and events. If you would like to speak with someone please call 615.577.2173 or immediate assistance.
  • Private party facilities
    Sambuca parties and events engage the senses through tantalizing food, gorgeous ambiance and rockin' live entertainment. Located in the heart of the trendy Gulch, Sambuca is the premier location to host any party or event in Nashville.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffani Reed: (615) 248-2888
  • Area
    The Gulch
  • Cross Street
    near 12th & Division
  • Parking details
    Valet Available Only during Dinner Services
  • Public transit
    The Green Line is a free bus that runs from 7am-11pm. (every 15-30 minutes depending on the time of day)
  • Entertainment
    live music seven nights a week and brunch on Saturday & Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Nightly Live Music

    Multiple dates available
    Sat - 17:00 - 23:00
    Sambuca, Nashville’s only rockin’ restaurant in the Gulch, features an diverse American menu and a variety of nightly live music. Relax with a cocktail and chef snack at the bar, or enjoy date night with live music; on the weekends, we kick up the energy and feature a variety of cover or danceable bands. From classic rock, southern rock, pop & top 40 hits to high-energy dance bands, we have music variety to fit any listener's taste. Check out the calendar for nightly tunes.

What 4,239 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Nashville

    Hot spot

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sambuca Restaurant in Nashville offers a dynamic dining experience with "amazing food" and "great atmosphere." Guests rave about the live music and "fantastic service," making it an ideal spot for special occasions. However, while the music consistently impresses, opinions on food quality vary. Overall, a lively venue with potential for memorable evenings.

4,239 Reviews
  1. Jill

    VIP

    New York City

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I am a frequent customer because of the great live music and booked a reservation several weeks ago. I was given a table upstairs in a separate room without any access or view of the music. I will not go back.

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  2. Karen

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the original restaurants in the Gulch which still has excellent food, service and entertainment!

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  3. Alice

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant to hang out and chill with friends. Great live music to help set the mood. Great drinks and food too.

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  4. Troy

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the ambiance of the place. Nice setting and excellent vibe

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  5. Hope

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The music was perfect during our late dinner experience! Our server was attentive, had a great sense of humor and made sure our orders were accurate. We appreciated the flexibility of the host team, when we added a person to our party. Thanks for a lovely night out in Nashville!

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  6. Ryan

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 10 for a birthday dinner and were taken care of with no issues. Dinner and live music was fantastic. The waiter (i forgot his name) made everyone feel welcome and was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu offerings.

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  7. Diane

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emerson was our server and he made our dining experience outstanding. He was super knowledgeable on the menu, had great recommendations and even offered to take our picture after dinner. Food was delicious - started with the beignets, then flat iron (two of us - so good), shrimp dish, chicken parm, and we shared chocolate torte and bread pudding for dessert. Drinks were beautiful and tasty. Truly a great dinner and experience.

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  8. Harvey

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service and a perfect atmosphere for a date night!

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  9. Veronica

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you very much for serving me on my 58th Birthday.🎂 When I say everything was wonderful. I am so grateful that I chose Sambuca to attend my day because when I say everything was on point it was on point. The Host Tonya & Wendy’s and the servers was very helpful in everything that I and my guest needed. The food was very tasteful, Thank you for just blessing us to have a wonderful time on my day❤️

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  10. Josh

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great night with amazing door and live entertainment.

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FAQs

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 248-2888.

Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville is rated 4.5 stars by 4239 OpenTable diners.

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 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sambuca Restaurant - Nashville

601 12th Ave. South, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    near 12th & Division
  • Area
    The Gulch
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Mon–Fri 16:00–19:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Available Only during Dinner Services
  • Public transit
    The Green Line is a free bus that runs from 7am-11pm. (every 15-30 minutes depending on the time of day)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Reesor
  • Entertainment
    live music seven nights a week and brunch on Saturday & Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 248-2888
  • Catering
    Entertaining groups of any size is one of our specialties. Let our staff plan your next corporate lunch, business networking happy hour, rehearsal dinner or social event; whether it's cocktails and hors d'oeuvres for 10, or a seated dinner for 200. Each of your guests will feel like a VIP! Sambuca is where Nashville comes for their parties and events. If you would like to speak with someone please call 615.577.2173 or immediate assistance.
  • Private party facilities
    Sambuca parties and events engage the senses through tantalizing food, gorgeous ambiance and rockin' live entertainment. Located in the heart of the trendy Gulch, Sambuca is the premier location to host any party or event in Nashville.
  • Private party contact
    Tiffani Reed: (615) 248-2888
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