Jimmy Kelly's
Located in a historic Victorian mansion in the West End near Centennial Park and Vanderbilt University, Jimmy Kelly's has been a Nashville staple since 1934. Jimmy Kelly's is the type of fine-dining establishment where the wait staff are career waiters. Service is impeccable, the atmosphere is romantic (you can surprise your date with pre-arranged roses at the table), and the food is award-winning. Steak cuts include filet mignon, rib eye, NY strip and Chateaubriand. Rack of lamb, lobster and free-range chicken breast round out the menu. Reservations are accepted, and recommended. Jimmy Kelly's is closed on Sundays.
Jimmy Kelly's
217 Louise Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
615-329-4349
jimmykellys.com
Old Hickory Steakhouse
Dine at the Old Hickory Steakhouse and you'll have the unique experience of dining inside an antebellum mansion set inside a resort hotel. Old Hickory Steakhouse is located in the Delta Atrium of the Gaylord Opryland Resort, with views of the indoor waterfalls and river. The restaurant is open nightly for dinner, and offers an Afternoon Tea service Thursday through Sunday. In addition to the signature Certified Angus steaks, menu items include Kobe short ribs, pan roasted swordfish steak and herb roasted organic chicken. Reservations are highly recommended. After dinner, stop by the Library to enjoy a cigar or a selection from the lounge's collection of single malt whiskeys and rare cognacs.
Old Hickory Steakhouse
Gaylord Opryland Resort
2800 Opryland Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
615-871-6848
gaylordopryland.com
Stock-Yard Restaurant
Named "one of the Top Ten Steakhouses in the United States" by the International Restaurant and Hospitality Rating Bureau, the Stock-Yard should be on every visitor's must-visit list while in Nashville. A local favorite since 1979, the Stock-Yard is steeped in history, including the oldest bottle of wine (from 1776) in the United States, which is on display in the lobby. The menu includes mostly beef and lobster dishes, with a few chicken, pasta and vegetarian dishes to please everyone. While private dining rooms are available, the main dining room's atmosphere is decidedly romantic, complete with a strolling balladeer. The downtown restaurant offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from area hotels. Reservations are recommended.
Stock-Yard Restaurant
901 Second Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37201
615-255-6464
stock-yardrestaurant.com
Article Written By Jennifer Maxwell
Jennifer Maxwell is a North Carolina based writer. She received her bachelor's degree from UNC-Greensboro, and has taken master's level courses at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. With 10 years of professional writing experience, she has written on topics ranging from energy to entertainment, religion to travel. Her work has appeared on Eclecticcuts.com, CollegePress.com, as well as in regional print publications.
