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Midtown Cafe, Nashville, TN

Midtown Cafe

4.8
4.8
4710 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 320-7176
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Midtown Cafe Event Sales Manager, Gina Kochevar: (615) 320-7176
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,710 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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4,714 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the most fabulous Seabass and lobster soup. Amazing Wine selection. Dale, my server was top-notch and he even let me try a sample of their lemon artichoke soup as well as the lobster bisque soup. Excellent service excellent ambience and food was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend Midtown Cafe on your next visit to Nashville.

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  2. JimM

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who directed us to the bar seating area because we were early. Enjoyed a drink while we waited. We were taken to our table right on time. The waitstaff were friendly, the food was delicious and we were even enticed to get a piece of the almond cake dessert to go. The valet parking was nice seeing as how parking is not overly abundant in this area. We will be back

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  3. LonelyInTucsonCC

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always!! Must visit every trip to Nash!

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  4. MarthaK

    Nashville

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food and I must mention how we enjoy having valet parking👍👍

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  5. UmAlum1990

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to Midtown Cafe for Mothers Day brunch, it was our first time. The place was packed, as to be expected on Mom's Day, and the restaurant is small, but it never felt crowded.. it was spaced out nicely. Menu is extensive for a Sunday brunch, there is something for everyone. Overall the food was good, we all enjoyed our meals and pricies are very reasonable for what you get... you will leave full! Would we go back, yes we would, but there are soooo many other options in Nashville to try first. By the way, our server was great; very friendly, helpful with describing the dishes on the menu, and efficient. Thank you!

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  6. yumreporter

    Nashville

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and excellent food! Reservation a must.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a wreck on interstate 40 we called saying we would be late. The hostess, was fantastic. She said I have your table ready and she moved it up. 15 minutes. Service was impeccable. Food was the best we’ve had. We have eaten there before, but it’s been a while. Wish we had not waited so long thanks again Midtown staff y’all are the greatest. Thanks to you. My wife had a great Mother’s Day. 

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    From the initial bar order to the final desert order., Midtown is the place to dine. Service was timely & professional with menu items accurately described and recommended. Food quantity & quality are superior. Old school meets new school!!

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  9. SusanneB

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place the food is amazing and service is old school attentive. We had a really memorable time and I think it is really well priced for the experience

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked a reservation for an early Mother’s Day Brunch. The service was excellent from the moment we pulled up to the valet stand. The hostess greeted us and immediately showed us to our table. Our server was attentive and answered our questions about the menu. The food came out very quickly and was delicious. Highly recommend!

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  11. chefsister

    Nashville

    85 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    85 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are so many new places in Nashville but Midtown never disappoints. Plus they still have the delicious Sunset Ceasar which I loved at Sunset Grill and am so thankful it was included on Midtown's menu. My colleagues and I sampled the brunch so I had a very delicious Midtown benedict (and of course the salad!) & my friends had a spinach omelet and the Rueben sandwich that was so large, they each took home half their order. And oh my, the coconut cake is incredible - moist and delicious with a creamy, not overwhelming icing. Always a treat! Service was terrific, attentive and very friendly.

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  12. Mekame

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall food and service was amazing! The home fries would be my only change because there was no seasoning.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, no one complained! Loved the atmosphere and because we booked ahead of time everything was prompt. Would highly recommend!!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service was fantastic. Unfortunately, due to us having made the reservation through OpenTable, they were over booked and had to sit us at the bar. They did offer us a free appetizer, but the crowds around the bar waiting for their tables really took away from the nice dinner experience we were looking for.

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  15. barryb

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, friendly/attentive staff. A gem in Nashville

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  16. Diner28

    Nashville

    108 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    108 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cute place for lunch with parking! I had the Thai chicken salad, dressing and vegetables were tasty but the chicken was a little dry. The biscuits are delicious! Service and valet are great!

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  17. NashvilleDude

    Richmond

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time I go there the food is consistently amazing. The chef made simple code a work of art. After I consumed it, thought I should have taken a pic first. Next time I will ask to add capers - cod picatta!!! 😉

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  18. NancyM

    Exclusive

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter and food were exceptional. We were not rushed, and we felt that our waiter really took the time to get to know us.

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  19. Carol

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu and food was fantastic. The shuttle service to and from downtown made it very easy to enjoy this restaurant. We highly recommend it!

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  20. WWHJr

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great variety of choices. Party of four enjoyed all different options. Relaxed atmosphere.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very good experience in all ways. Thank you for providing such good service.

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  22. MichelleM

    Portland

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Nashville hot chicken and biscuits were yummy. The flavor and the heat were just right. I also tried grits for the first time and it tasted like rice cooked in bacon fat. Yummmm. Overall, a great experience.

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  23. Missie

    Nashville

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's always a great place to dine. The brunch was great.

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  24. Restaurants

    Alabama

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Made reservations at the last minutes and was seated when we arrived (though the restaurant was full). Service was quick and food was good.

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  25. Mom2teens

    Nashville

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has Ben our go to restaurant for celebration meals for years. We went there for my Birthday dinner on Friday evening at 7:15. The food, service, and ambiance NEVER DISAPPOINT!! Carol, our server was PHENOMENAL! The salads were cold and crisp. We had Chicken Scaloppine, the Ribeye, and the Chicken in Puffed Pastry, all were cooked to perfection! The wine and cocktails were delicious! We were treated to a decadent Molten Chocolate Cake for my birthday! Cannot compliment Randy Rayburn and his INCREDIBLE TEAM , enough!!! THANK YOU FOR ONCE AGAIN MAKING OUR CELEBRATION DINNER MEMORABLE!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  26. Dennis

    Nashville

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Get the trout; it’s delicious! Save room for the strawberry cake. The very helpful staff told us about the shuttle to the Schermerhorn; we avoided having to wait so long to exit the parking garage after the symphony. Eat at Midtown Cafe and take the shuttle to the event. It’s painless.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Small intimate positive dining experience in Nashville. Treat yourself for brunch, lunch or dinner.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Literally the best breakfast we have ever had. Ever. Highly recommend.

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  29. jackh

    Derbyshire

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Starters very tasty but mains poor. Chicken saltimboca tasteless and risotto way over cooked

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasant experience. The food is second to none and the service is the absolute best. One of my go-to power lunch spots. Reservations are recommended.

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  31. LeaderOfThePack

    Munich

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Die Qualität und die Auswahl sind toll. Ich komme gerne wieder. Ich hatte einen Geschäftstermin mit Frühstück, für den Geschäftstermin war es etwas laut, aber wir haben einfach zuerst gefrühstückt und als weniger Gäste da waren konnten wir uns auch besprechen da der Lärmpegel dann etwas gegen war. Aber generell ein sehr gelungenes Restaurant das von aussen weniger ausstrahlt als von Innen. 

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and wonderful service. Everything was amazing!

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  33. Chris

    Philadelphia

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. Good service. A bit loud. But overall very pleased. Well done !

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  34. DonaldC

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing experience. Newly added to my favorites. Food is great, service is great.

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  35. TennesseeWaltz

    Nashville

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful lunch at Mid-Town. My friend had the Florentine omelet which she said was delicious. I enjoyed my lobster bisque and salad very much. We've been before and will return. Good value too.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience was great. We were seated at the same table and had the same server as we did about 2 months ago and the server remembered us and almost every single detail as before. Amazing. Thank you for paying attention.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, as always. We had pancakes, bacon, biscuits, cheese eggs, sausage, potatoes and grits. Everything was delicious. We were seated immediately even though we were 15 minutes early to our reservation. The good came out very quickly. One thing I noticed and loved is that they changed the table cloths after each table left! Makes me feel there care about germs and safety. Love it and I will be back!

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  38. Enjoyeatingout

    San Francisco

    33 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Dinner at Midtown Cafe was our first experience in Nashville. Our server was OUTSTANDING! The food was delicious and plentiful. No wonder it’s been in business for 36 years.

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  39. manestream

    Nashville

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Great Nashville classic!

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  40. SouthernJFS

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our go-to restaurant when in Nashville. This visit we had our 9 month grandson in our party, and the staff went well-beyond expectations to accommodate us for an early dinner. (They even set up a table in the women’s restroom with a clean table cloth for my daughter to use as a changing table!). Our server was exceptional…truly a seasoned professional who also made us feel so comfortable even with a baby in tow! Our meals were pure perfection…we each ordered different entrees and we couldn’t have been more pleased. So delicious, generous portions and such a good value. Thank you for such a wonderful experience, no other Nashville restaurant has even come close. We will always return!

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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 4.8 stars by 4710 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 52 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
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Daily 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 10:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    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, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
  • Private party contact
    Midtown Cafe Event Sales Manager, Gina Kochevar: (615) 320-7176
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