The Diner - Nashville

4.3

2401 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Located on the corner of 3rd Avenue South & Demonbreun, The Diner is the crown jewel of Downtown Nashville’s SoBro district. Our 6 story restaurant boasts six unique floors, each with gorgeous views of downtown. Our chef-driven menu features everything from traditional breakfast fare and lunch specialties, to mouth watering steaks, exquisite seafood, Southern home-style dishes, Italian classics, freshly shucked oysters, and sushi.
Each floor offers our guests a truly unique dining experience. For those looking for breakfast to go, stop by the 1st floor coffee shop to enjoy premium Lavazza coffee beverages and fresh baked pastries. With floor to ceiling windows, our chic dining rooms are guaranteed to wow even the most well-traveled guest. Our Private Dining Rooms feature private balconies. Join us on the sixth floor for iconic views of Downtown Nashville and enjoy shucked-to-order oysters, boiled shrimp, and made to order sushi.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–2:00 am
Phone number
(615) 782-7150
Website
http://www.thediner.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
200 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
Neighborhood
Downtown / Sobro
Cross street
Demonbreun St.
Parking details
None
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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Nashville
Great for scenic views
Nashville
Great for scenic views

2,401 Reviews

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CORedTraveler
Denver
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience. The staff were friendly and engaging. The food was great. We had a table in the corner by the window. It was fabulous. Harold was our server and took great care of us.
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Got a last-minute reservation on Mother’s Day weekend, the restaurant was super friendly and had a great time
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JeromeJ
Memphis/West TN
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing the the view was beautiful, it is a perfect place for a romantic evening.
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DeirdreC
Poconos
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was mediocre at best. Discussed dairy allergy with server and they sent out mashed potatoes with butter and cream.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Despite the reviews and hype, this venue did not deliver. The food was mediocre at best and the service was abysmal.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
After a great dinner on the 4th floor we went upstairs to the bar on 6 for a cocktail. We sat for almost 10 minutes while 2 bartenders ignored us. Finally I flagged one of them down and asked about getting served who snipped that “I’ll get to you when I can…”. These guys were NOT busy. We got up and walked out.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had two dishes – one salmon and the mahi-mahi. Both came with green beans, which had the correct amount of crunch. The cheese and grits that came with the mahi-mahi was outstanding. Two wines one Merlot and the other Pinot noir. Yes, I know Reds, but we enjoyed them prior to the meal in front of one of the open air tables Floor 4 which allowed us to look over part of the city. It got a little noisy at times when the party buses came by but otherwise Quiet.
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PamS
Orlando
19 reviews
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We were recommended The Diner is a must! Unfortunately, for us, it was a must not return. First, all windows and doors were open, and bit was cold! The menu is very limited. Chicken and biscuits were passable. The biscuits were the size of an Oreo. The server played with her hair the entire time. It may be a landmark but that’s all I can say about it.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Salads were very good. Server was awesome! Burger was underwhelming.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Took a party of 10 and would have preferred to be at a table not a large booth but it all worked out ok. Food and service were good.
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TedG
Greater Boston
78 reviews
vip
5.0
78 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went for brunch. The food was outstanding. The chicken and waffles was second to none. The drinks wers very tasty. The Diner is worth a visit. By the way, the service was great!
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OpenTable Diner
Tallahassee
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience, no issues. Had reservations and was seated immediately.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The service was terrible, food was cold and just average, the majority of the food you could tell was just premade and then reheated. The views are great but the food and service are not worth the prices.
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melissav
Columbus
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food great, key lime pie martini was phenomenal, views great. Multi floor restaurant with coffee shop on first floor with lattes etc not available on upper floors, so you have to go down and order it yourself and bring it back up to your table. Would def go back.
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lisan
Nashville
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location. Sat upstairs on a game day. Windows open and fun atmosphere. Food was good with nice variety to pick from. Very fast service at this place.
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Missie
Nashville
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cheese burgers were good, but wish they would have additional options to dress them up.
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DonnaL
Nashville
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
6th floor, our breakfast go to place. Service was good and the Bloody Mary was made to order.
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CherylR
San Diego
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We needed a last-minute reservation and the diner had seating. The food was great. The waitress was attentive. We enjoyed the visit. The only thing that could’ve been better is it could’ve been a little cleaner like the table was sticky in the middle, and it was very reminiscent of a diner.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was descent. From the hostess to the server, the service was very poor.
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Kingwood000
Houston
23 reviews
vip
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ordered their basic Diner Scramble. The dish is large with potatoes, scrambled eggs, bacon, and toast. I liked everything but the potatoes which were very plain.
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mljb113
Tampa
3 reviews
vip
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible service and food quality mediocre at best
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RobbynW
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time at The Diner! We ate at the bar on the 6th floor on a Monday night. The windows were open, and the ambiance was perfect -- friendly and lively, without being too rowdy to enjoy drinks and food. We had a few drinks, and then ordered the arugula and watermelon salad, which was fresh and light, and then I ordered the airline chicken, and my husband ordered the Dynermite Roll. Both were excellent, and we were completely stuffed.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
9pm on a Sunday night, seated on 2nd floor. Not busy, but for a table of 4, we were there 2 hours for a simple meal. Food was really good and drinks were mixed well, but feel it took longer than it should have. Is well off of Broadway, so that busy atmosphere isn't an issue. Would go to The Diner again but would request 1st floor for better atmosphere and hopefully faster service. 2nd floor was quiet, more upscale feeling and lacking all around.
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ErinL
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every table on our floor had a wonderful view and the balcony gave off.the perfect mid day breeze. The food was amazing and the experience was so worth it! Can't wait to go back!!
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dofee
Nashville
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We arrived early for our reservation. We were seated immediately. The wait staff was attentive. The food arrived quickly. It was hot and delicious.
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ShaynaL
Calgary
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot for an affordable, quality meal. Love the diner vibes. Food was good, as expected from a diner. Friendly, helpful service. No issue getting a reservation for 9.
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AmandaC
Hawaii
35 reviews
vip
3.0
35 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I love a diner but was not thrilled with the food quality in our recent visit.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our meals were so so ---- not the greatest. Service was good. Nice place.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an incredible experience! I highly recommend, it doesn’t matter which floor you sit on they’re all so unique and the service is outstanding. Our meals were fantastic. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience while in Nashville!
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choirboy15
Salt Lake City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Excellent service. Perfect location -- just across the street from Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Will definitely dine here again!
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Bazeballchic
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice view. Excellent, speedy service w/friendly staff. Food was good.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thank you!
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PaulM
Austin
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The shrimp and grits were delicious. The biscuits were a little stale. But, overall, I would eat there again.
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llr2
Chicago
18 reviews
vip
2.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were not happy with the service at all. The waitress was not pleasant. She didn't even ask me if I wanted a box for my leftover food. She never took away our plates. The floor had old food on it that we had to ask for it to be taken away. Unfortunately we were not impressed.
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ReciS
Dallas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had 9 people in our group, and the Diner accommodated us really well! It's a really cute atmosphere with great views of the downtown. I got the spicy chicken and waffles and thought it was wonderful! It's pretty spicy so be ware if you are sensitive to spice. We all liked the food, enjoyed the ambiance, and thought it was a wonderful location. Great service as well. Highly recommend.
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CookieMonster214
Minneapolis
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
My friends and I went here for dinner while in Nashville. It wasn't anything exceptional and quite literally the definition of mid. The room we ate in was nice because we had the whole thing to ourselves. However, the food, drinks, and service were not impressive and the restaurant itself was freezing cold. I would not go back.
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Missie
Nashville
88 reviews
vip
5.0
88 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and fun atmosphere. We eat here often.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Diner is our regular choice for pre-symphony meals. Easy to reserve, service is good and food is delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were wonderful. Would definitely recommend if you want home style food.
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GaryW
Las Vegas
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I ate on the third floor and had a great table overlooking the city. The cocktails were excellent and the food was very good. Our server Nima was very kind and did a wonderful job even though she had only been working at the Diner for a small amount of time.
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The Diner - Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats.

The Diner - Nashville is rated 4.3 stars by 2401 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 17, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

200 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

Additional information

Cross street
Demonbreun St.
Neighborhood
Downtown / Sobro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:30 am–2:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.thediner.com/
Phone number
(615) 782-7150

The Diner - Nashville

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