Merchants

Name: Merchants
Address: 401 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States, 37203
Telephone: (615) 254-1892
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3871 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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UPDATE: First floor bistro reservations are now available. Second floor steakhouse dinner reservations are now available.
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Merchants is located in a historic building on the corner of 4th and Broadway in downtown Nashville that dates back to 1892. The building has been a myriad things, including a pharmacy, a wholesale drug company, and even a hotel. In 1988 it became Merchants restaurant. In 2010, the Goldberg brothers purchased the three-floor restaurant and gave it new life. The first floor bistro, with its black and white theme, features a lively atmosphere and casual cuisine. The second floor offers finer fare and a more intimate feel. The third floor is reserved for special events.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Bistro Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 254-1892
Website
http://www.merchantsrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
The third floor of Merchants is private dining space perfectly suited for rehearsal dinners, business dinners, cocktail events or any other reason to gather some of your closest friends together to enjoy company and sustenance.

Location
401 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
4th Avenue S.
Parking details
There is paid parking around the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

1st Floor Bistro
Multiple dates available
The street-level entrance of Merchants leads to a vibrant black and white bistro, often filled with a cross-section of local business men and women, tourists and those attending events in the downtown area. The bistro boasts quality cocktails, comfortable food, and impeccable service.
2nd Floor Steakhouse
Multiple dates available
The second floor of Merchants is open for dinner has a totally different vibe than the bistro. A little fancier and more upscale, it has a separate menu from the bistro. The dining room on the second floor offers more refined dishes, a more expansive wine list, and several top-tier steak options.

Popular dishes

Fried Cheese$12.00
ooey, gooey, cheesy yumminess
Double Deviled Eggs$11.00
pop's sweet and spicy pickles
Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
spicy pepper jam, house pimento cheese
Wings$14.00
dry rubbed | spice trio: house buffalo sauce, bbq, blue cheese
Spinach Artichoke Dip$13.00
the classic, tortilla chips
Shrimp Cocktail$16.00
house cocktail sauce, lemon

Soup & Salads

add rotisserie chicken +$6, salmon +$6, steak +$8, shrimp +$8

Tomato Bisque$9.00
classic tomato
Johnny Cash's Iron Pot Chili$10.00
cheddar cheese, buttermilk cream, scallion
Wedge$13.00
bacon, tomato, blue cheese dressing
Strawberry Salad$14.00
goat cheese, red onion, spiced pecans, strawberry vinaigrette
Steak Salad*$18.00
mixed greens, blue cheese, pickled red onion, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$17.00
grilled salmon, sunflower seeds, dried cranberry, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar*$14.00
grated parmesan, olive oil croutons
Classic Cobb$17.00
rotisserie chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, tomato, scallion, blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette

Burgers

choice of fries, house-made potato chips or sweet potato fries

Double Cheeseburger*$15.00
simpson's beef patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, secret sauce
Bacon Double Cheeseburger*$16.00
bacon, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, kosher dill pickles
House-Made Veggie Burger$14.00
swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, mustard, mayo, ketchup

Sandwiches

choice of fries, house-made potato chips or sweet potato fries

Soup N Sammy$15.00
white cheddar, smoked gouda, crispy bacon, tomato soup, potato chips
BBQ Pulled Pork$16.00
pulled pork, pop's sweet pickle, fried onion strings, BBQ sauce
Grilled Salmon B.L.T.*$16.00
salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato, basil mayo
Turkey Club$16.00
turkey breast, bacon, swiss, lettuce, tomato, basil aioli
Grilled Chicken$16.00
bacon, guacamole, white cheddar, arugula, tomato, spicy ranch
French Dip$18.00
horseradish cream, smoked onions, swiss cheese, au jus, hoagie

Prime Rib

after 5:00pm

Prime Rib
au jus, mashed potatoes, green beans
- 10oz$38.00

Entrees

Fish Tacos$17.00
mojo, pico de gallo, jalapeño aioli, guacamole, potato chips
Mac N' Cheese$18.00
white cheddar, toasted panko
Shrimp and Grits$25.00
jumbo shrimp, stone-ground parmesan grits, tasso ham gravy
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$22.00
chicken breast, collard greens, mashed potatoes, country gravy
Rotisserie Chicken
green beans, herbs, roasted red potatoes
- Half$23.00
Grilled Salmon*$27.00
broccoli, lemon dill sauce
Sweet Tea Pork Chop$25.00
smashed yukons, peach bourbon chutney, basil
Jambalaya$21.00
roasted chicken, jumbo shrimp, creole spices, tomatoes, andouille sausage, dirty rice
NY Strip
fries, green salad
- 12oz$35.00

Beer Selection

Locally Brewed

Yazoo Gerst Amber$7.00
Hap & Harry's$7.00
Yazoo Hefeweizen$7.00
Yeehaw Dunkel$7.00
Jackalope Thunder Ann Pale Ale$7.00
Blackstone St. Charles Porter$7.00
Jackalope Bearwalker$7.00
Tennessee Brew Works Southern Wit$7.00
Little Harpeth Chicken Scratch$7.00
Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA$9.00

Craft

Gotta Get Up to Get Down$7.00
Bell's Two Hearted IPA$7.00
hi-wire lo-pitch hazy ipa$7.00
Tiny Bomb American Pilsner$7.00
Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA$7.00

Macro

Modelo$6.00
Stella Artois$6.00
Budweiser$6.00
Bud Light$6.00
Coors Light$6.00
Mich Ultra$6.00
Miller Light$6.00
Yuengling$6.00

Other

Diskin Lil' Blondie Southern$9.00
Eastciders Rosé Cider$7.00
Rekorderlig Pear Cider$11.00
Loverboy$8.00
white tea peach sparkling hard tea, lemon iced sparkling hard tea

Zero Proof

N/A Virgin Spritzer$6.00
N/A Strawberry Prohibition$6.00
N/A Cucumber-Basil Lemonade$6.00
Southern Grist N/A Company Pils$8.00
Geisen N/A Rosé$7.00
N/A Iced Cold Brew$6.00

House Cocktails

Sixty-Fifteen$13.50
prairie vodka, grapefruit, elderflower, cava
Tennessee Mojito$13.50
prichard's peach and mango rum, lime, mint
Moscow Mule$13.50
prairie vodka, lime, ginger
Pegu Club$13.50
prairie gin, lime, orange curaçao, angostura bitters
El Diablo$13.50
el jimador reposado tequila, lemon, ginger, cassis, soda water
New York Sour*$13.50
old forester 100 proof bourbon, lemon, egg white, red wine
Jack Rose$13.50
laird's straight apple brandy, lime, grenadine, regan's orange bitters
Clapless Bell$13.50
old forester 100 bourbon, lemon, ginger, honey, islay scotch, absinthe
Roughin' It Old Fashioned$13.50
belle meade classic bourbon, smoked honey, sassafras and sorghum bitters
TN High Malt Manhattan$13.50
chattanooga whiskey 91 proof tennessee high malt bourbon, sweet vermouth, orange bitters

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Refreshment

$2.50; free refills

Coca-Cola Classic
Diet Coke
Sprite
Barq's Root Beer
Dr. Pepper
Lemonade
Sweet Tea
Iced Tea
Coffee

Bottles

Mountain Valley Sparkling
Mountain Valley Still

What 3,871 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 all time ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
Merchants had a fire days before our reservation. No one contacted us to let us know . so we showed up to a closed up restaurant. I do hope they recover and get back in business. Good luck Merchant’s
TP
ToddP
Indiana
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great location, excellent food, superb service. A keeper
T
Tyler
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent, and the service was great!
G
Gourmetn
Charlotte
14 reviews
vip
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
The hostess stand was overwhelmed. We had reservations and were still asked to wait. Our waiter, Angelo was great. Our wine and cocktails were good. The food was fine, but nothing special. The burger was very small for a 'gourmet' burger. The music was a bit loud. Some seasonal options would be a nice addition. The facilities need attention. We noticed elevator buttons that didn't illuminate, soiled chair covers and wobbly toilets. Overall, there are much better options in Nashville.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
NY Strip was extremely bland
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great attention to detail in all parts of the dining experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible experience at merchants! We keep coming back because the food and service is sooo top notch! drinks and everything on this menu is delicious… be sure to COME HUNGRY!
D
Denise
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great drinks, and our server was so friendly, as were all the other staff we met.
l
lj2020
Columbus
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Food was very very mediocre for the price- bill was $140 and most (max n cheese, jambalaya, Cobb sald) was not eatable. I suspect this is a common theme… as our waiter asked if we wanted to box our leftovers and put on ledge outside for their regular homeless friends… which of course we did. If you want expensive but mediocre food in great spot… and an opportunity to help the local homeless… this is your pick
S
Steve
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter William was outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
Greensboro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
BE
BESB
Jacksonville
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Mat was great, very satisfied with his service. Food was very good.
j
jasona
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food! Awesome and attentive service! Great ambiance! Love this place more and more every time we go here. Thank you for accommodating the table request. It is greatly appreciated.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Went w friends for a 50th birthday celebration. Service was great, but the restaurant was extremely warm and there was a definite problem w fruit flies around our table and food.
RO
RickO
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tots are delicious!! Sam our waiter was very knowledgeable and helpful!!
M
Mariatini
New England
80 reviews
4.0
80 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was very good. Had a delicious Caesar salad and shrimp and grits. My companion had fried chicken. Noise level was too much for us. The piped in music was extremely loud so conversation was difficult.
K
Kimmie
Nashville
24 reviews
vip
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
The prime rib sandwich was good. The chicken sandwich was very tough and hard to eat.
GJ
GretchenJ
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant ever! Staff was great food was amazing!
CP
ChaseP
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate on the second floor and the food and service was amazing!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner! Food was excellent!
MB
MikeBfromSA
Minneapolis
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and food. Everyone was very nice.
TB
TammyB
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience4
The appetizers and dessert were fabulous but my entree was not good i got the buttermilk chicken and it was soggy being served over the mash potatoes and collards and the gravy on top was unexpected and was too peppery. My son had the double cheeseburger and like it.
H
Hannah
Nashville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great! Very consistent restaurant, never had a bad meal and service is always delightful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always amazing food and service. Does get pretty loud so you’ll be yell talking. Staff is great and really works table, ambiance is pretty cool and right in the heart of things on Broadway. Downstairs is a nice bar type atmosphere while upstairs gives you a nicer steakhouse feel. Definitely recommend dinning.
TG
TimG
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My girlfriend and I first experienced Merchants 4 months ago when we visited Nashville. With it behind downtown and close to the action, we kind of stumbled on it because we were looking for a restaurant that offered gluten free options. The atmosphere was excellent, the service was great and food was amazing!!! We ended up eating there twice during the visit. Fast Forward a few months and we decided to visit Nashville once again and celebrate New Year’s in Nashville. Of course we needed to add Merchants as a definite stop. We stopped in for lunch and once again did not disappoint. On New Year’s Eve, we had lunch and ran into a familiar face in MICHELLE (she had served us months ago). Her pleasant personality and amazing food made lunch wonderful and it was because of her that we cancelled a reservation at another restaurant and give UPSTAIRS Merchants a try. During that lunch, the GM (Jimmy) came along to see how things were going and we discussed our pleasant experience with Merchants and said how thankful we were that gluten free options were readily available. We jokingly discussed how awesome it would be if the crab cakes were gluten free. We finished lunch and we’re very much looking forward to dinner upstairs the following day. We arrive upstairs and the atmosphere upstairs is amazing. We were welcomed by our server Cassidy and once again were thrilled with her service. After placing our order, she surprised us with GLUTEN FREE Crab cakes!!! Amazingly, after our discussion the day before, Jimmy made it happen and we were absolutely blown away by this because we certainly did not expect that. That was an amazing start to another wonderful experience at Merchants. I apologize for the lengthy review, but with so many amazing experiences at Merchants, I wanted to ensure that I captured it all. If given the option, I would rank Merchants 6 ⭐️’s out of 5!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was great! Service was exceptional! Couldn’t have a conversation due to the high noise level, but it was New Years Eve.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
We went for our NYE dinner. I ordered the ribeye steak as my entree and it was average. It was tough more like a sirloin. It wasn’t worth $60. My ordered the salmon and she said it was good. The ambiance was nice and it’s a great location if you want to eat near the bar scene.
AW
AnaW
San Diego
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were excellent! In the heart of downtown Nashville.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall3food2service5ambience3
We were on the first level for NYE so it was expected to be high energy and loud. Our server was great! My husband had the ribeye which was not as enticing as my prime rib. The ribeye didn’t have as much seasoning and it was thin. The collard greens were PHENOMENAL! We also had spinach and artichoke dip as an appetizer which was ok. Overall this was a cool place that I’ll try again and will probably try the 2nd level next time
MA
MichaelA
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Merchants went above and beyond to accommodate our party of 7 on New Years Eve. Service was excellent, menu had something for everyone, food was delicious and atmosphere was fun.
ML
MikeL
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great, our server was outstanding! My wife has a gluten allergy and our server was very knowledgeable about it.
SA
ShannonA
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and amazingly friendly staff on NYE! Thanks for a great anniversary dinner, Merchants!
g
gsgpeach
Atlanta Metro
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The shrimp and grits were really good, Our waitstaff was always helpful and attentive including a quick photo for New Years.
JW
JackieW
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great little gem for a fast but good meal. We had a table right by the window. Great people watching and the waitstaff is amazing! Highly recommend the tomato soup and grilled cheese. The prices are fair the food is great and the bar is super cute.
l
lisam
New York Area
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
3rd time to Merchants. It's a must stop in Nashville. We prefer bistro level. Love the wings and potato chips the most. Friendly staff. Always good food. Definitely recommend
JC
JeffC
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We sat on the first floor bistro and everything was great. We have one with special diet requirements in our party, and server was very helpful with recommendations. Highly recommended
WR
WilliamR
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic! Definitely will return! Enjoyed Steaks, 50/50 potatoes, creamed corn, crab cakes and crème brûlée. Our sever Brendan was great as well. Comfortable seating, right on broadway. Service moved quickly but we weren’t rushed.
DE
DrElrod
Nashville
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food was really good, except the French onion soup, which was thin and not flavored well. Shrimp cocktail was great, so was the prime rib. Drinks were perfectly made. We had mules and old fashions. Service was subpar, it was obvious the server was only doing this job until he made it in the music industry. Music level was good. Atmosphere very good too. Overall we enjoyed our meal and the experience. We will probably not go back, but it was a good place to eat.
AT
AndreaT
Louisville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was delicious!! Great food and atmosphere! Great fried chicken and gravy! Will definitely be back!!

FAQs

Merchants is rated 4.5 stars by 3871 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 28, 2023

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

401 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

Cross street
4th Avenue S.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Bistro Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is paid parking around the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.merchantsrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(615) 254-1892
Private party facilities
The third floor of Merchants is private dining space perfectly suited for rehearsal dinners, business dinners, cocktail events or any other reason to gather some of your closest friends together to enjoy company and sustenance.

Merchants

Make a reservation

Additional information

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1st Floor Bistro

2nd Floor Steakhouse

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Steak Salad

Crab Cakes

Featured Item

Duck Fat Tater Tots$14.00

To Start

Fried Cheese$12.00

Double Deviled Eggs$11.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Wings$14.00

Spinach Artichoke Dip$13.00

Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

Soup & Salads

Tomato Bisque$9.00

Johnny Cash's Iron Pot Chili$10.00

Wedge$13.00

Strawberry Salad$14.00

Steak Salad*$18.00

Arugula Salad$17.00

Caesar*$14.00

Classic Cobb$17.00

Burgers

Double Cheeseburger*$15.00

Bacon Double Cheeseburger*$16.00

House-Made Veggie Burger$14.00

Sandwiches

Soup N Sammy$15.00

BBQ Pulled Pork$16.00

Grilled Salmon B.L.T.*$16.00

Turkey Club$16.00

Grilled Chicken$16.00

French Dip$18.00

Prime Rib

Prime Rib

Entrees

Fish Tacos$17.00

Mac N' Cheese$18.00

Shrimp and Grits$25.00

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$22.00

Rotisserie Chicken

Grilled Salmon*$27.00

Sweet Tea Pork Chop$25.00

Jambalaya$21.00

NY Strip

Beer Selection

Locally Brewed

Yazoo Gerst Amber$7.00

Hap & Harry's$7.00

Yazoo Hefeweizen$7.00

Yeehaw Dunkel$7.00

Jackalope Thunder Ann Pale Ale$7.00

Blackstone St. Charles Porter$7.00

Jackalope Bearwalker$7.00

Tennessee Brew Works Southern Wit$7.00

Little Harpeth Chicken Scratch$7.00

Bearded Iris Homestyle IPA$9.00

Craft

Gotta Get Up to Get Down$7.00

Bell's Two Hearted IPA$7.00

hi-wire lo-pitch hazy ipa$7.00

Tiny Bomb American Pilsner$7.00

Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA$7.00

Macro

Modelo$6.00

Stella Artois$6.00

Budweiser$6.00

Bud Light$6.00

Coors Light$6.00

Mich Ultra$6.00

Miller Light$6.00

Yuengling$6.00

Other