Situated in what was once Merchants Hotel, this iconic restaurant has retained the architectural grandeur that attracted celebrated patrons like Dolly Parton and Hank Williams. Original wood accents and tiling decorate the large interior which boasts a uniquely Nashville charm. Merchants Restaurant has repurposed its space into two separate dining areas. The main floor, originally a pharmacy, is a causal dining room with booth and bar seating that serves tasty burgers, salads and more. The second floor is a formal dining room with an American menu that features elevated southern plates. A destination for locals and tourists alike, Merchants is a culinary landmark that provides great service, delicious food and a fabulous atmosphere.
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Merchants Restaurant received an average rating of 2.90 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews.
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The building housing Merchant's dates to 1870, but the restaurant has been around since 1988. Reinvigorated under different ownership, Merchant's offers two styles of dining. The cafe-style dining room on the lower level features light… Read Full Editorial
History by zaxxir via Citysearch on 11/19/2011
This was the first place I took my future wife for dinner. 1990. The upstairs was historic and full of personality. It was magical. We came to the downstairs many times after that. The old building and good food were wonderful. Some years…
Best fine dining in downtown. by dillingerbarbara via Citysearch on 7/7/2011
I have eaten on the bar level (1st floor) and it was really good. The drink mixers are amongst the best in Nashville (same owners as Patterson House??)....but most recently I went up to the fine dining floor and it was simply amazing.…
Needs a Name Change by Robert Parks via Citysearch on 4/20/2011
I worked downtown for years until about 4 years ago and loved going to Merchants especially for the Salmon BLT and always in the past had such a great experience each time I went. Decided to go back and was looking forward too that same…
Excellent Service by treefish1 via Citysearch on 2/25/2011
Everything about Merchants is special to me. I love the art, food, drink and service. What more could you want! There is a special blend of warmth and hospitality that greets you at the door and continues during the meal.
Bad dessert experience-$12 by CoolSabrina via Citysearch on 9/16/2010
We ordered Blueberry crumble with/buttermilk ice-cream and carmel drizzle.
What we got: Hot blueberry soup, about a 1/4 cup of mushy, almost completely melted icecream, and a a teaspoon of crumble.
Dear God.
How can you mess up a…
Wow... sounds like some mindless goldberg droids... by Johnni Bukowski via Citysearch on 8/22/2010
Sounds like 99.9% of these reviews are written by the Golden berg boy's buds. Nothing about these reviews says authentic... especially the positive ones.
Do not miss by nashvillepimpin via Citysearch on 8/21/2010
After the renovation, this restaurant goes to the top of the list in Nashville, The Bistro atmosphere on the first floor has a menu that is priced right and has many exciting items. The second floor has a elegant menu and great selections.…
merchants restaurant by annike080ianmadsen via Citysearch on 8/13/2010
I am a vegan and i had to deal with incompitant people fromthe get go. it's always the same, no matter where you go. but, the fact that i had to talk to the manager at the beginning and still my meal came out with cheese, shows alot of…
Very - Very - Good by PGBFEB via Citysearch on 8/4/2010
Awesome, we dined upstairs on 7/31/2010. The waiter said they had recently completed renovation, and welcomed us to the newly finished dining area. The staff was most attentive, helpful and answered our questions. As an appetizer we…
Good Dining Experience by nancy58 via Citysearch on 6/14/2010
The food was very good, reasonably priced. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Wanting to know if everything was good and if we needed anything else. I got the tuna sandwich--large piece of tuna and fries. Husband got fish…
Worst Thanksgiving food ever by Bigeater via Citysearch on 12/16/2009
I took 8 people to the Merchant for lunch on Thanksgiving day. The wait staff acted like they did not want to be there. The turkey was cold and bland, all of the sides were cold. I spent $400 for food not fit to eat. It will be the LAST…
Great food, LOUSY service by xanamanax via Citysearch on 10/26/2008
A friend and I went late on a Saturday night for the 2nd floor fine dining. The night started on a bad note when we had to wait several minutes for a valet to show up. The restaurant was not the least bit crowded. In fact, we were the only…
Good Food/Great Location by Mindy M via Insider Pages on 5/17/2008
This is a really nice restaurant with good food and professional, courteous service. The restaurant is also located downtown in the center of it all. It is within walking distance of the Convention Center so if you're there for a…
Great Cheeseburgers! by paradoxzap via Citysearch on 5/10/2008
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We have lived downtown for years and only recently gave Merchant's a try. It's a little pricey so we opted to order cheeseburgers. Wow! They were great! The buns were toasted, the patty big, thick and juicy. Fries aren't so great as…
Not worth the dollar. by tyrsileen via Citysearch on 4/27/2008
We came here before a show at the Ryman, and we chose because it was the least bar-esq location that we saw on the block. The food was mediocore and incredibley over priced. I had the Chicken Pappardello for 19 dollars and my date the…
Sick. by xtinameadows via Citysearch on 4/17/2008
I don't know much about the dining experience here (as I got take-out), but I do know about the food poisioning you might get. I have heard many wonderful things about Merchant's as I work just a block away and a few of my co-workers enjoy…
great all around by jefftiffin83 via Citysearch on 4/7/2008
We had a wonderful dinner at Merchant's. The food was outstanding as well as the service!! We will definitely eat here again when we come to Nashville. Our waitress Jo Jo was wonderful as well!!
Horrible evening out by leeintn via Citysearch on 6/12/2007
I have been to Merchant's on more than one occasion. I have been in the upstairs section, but prefer the bar and grille area. I was completely unprepared for how much they seemed to have fallen apart there. I can't decide if I am more…
Horrible,Horrible,Horrible by drachele via Citysearch on 2/27/2007
This was one of the worst dining experience of my life...no joke. I entertained a party of 8 over the weekend and suggested we go to Merchants. The lack of service, attitude,managment and general deceny was AMAZING. I was completely…
Very romantic setting by kahull via Citysearch on 2/7/2007
My husband and I are new to the area. We went here on a long overdue date. The crabcakes for apps were wonderful. I had the scallops which were amazing. My husband had the pork which he thought was all right. We enjoyed the unusual sides…
