I went here for lunch in November 2018 while in a trip. I love Nashville and I love the area where this old restaurant is. My friend and I ordered a working lunch. We both had an appetizer and Fish. Everything was absolutely excellent. The wine I ordered was divine! -the server was very knowledgeable about the wine, and the specials. I highly would recommend this place.
2nd time here - first time was upstairs and a bit more formal - didn't rate it highly. This year we ate casual outside and it was much more enjoyable. Just dropped by for a lunch snack - was busy but well organised and wait staff were helpful finding us a good seat.
Had some wings then built our own burgers - so many options - enjoyable.
Beers were good and the champagne cocktail was a hit.
Pricing was fine and service fairly quick especially considering that it was reasonably busy.
Tip - sit outside and you get all the vibes and music overflow from Broadway!
I've eaten here twice, over a 2 year period. Both times were upstairs and both were excellent. Last night we had the strip steak, smoked pork chop, with a few sides: carrots, mashed potatoes, and truffle Mac n Cheese. Dinner was delicious . Service was very good.
Had a wonderful time at Merchants. I got the pulled pork sandwich and my wife got the turkey club. Both were fantastic. Service was great as well. Drinks are pricey, but about standard for Broadway.
Hubby chose Merchants as our dinner spot before the Hillsong United and Lauren Daigle concert at the Bridgestone Arena. He picked it on his own without any help from me, and I had no idea where we were eating until we got there. He picked it because of the menu and the History behind the Restaurant. He got a 100 on this pick! We ordered the Baked Cheese as an appetizer; I ordered the Ceasar Salad with Grilled Chicken, and Hubby ordered the Blackened Tilapia. Everything was delicious! Oh, and you must order a piece of the homemade cornbread, it was very yummy as well! We will definitely be back, and recommend!
The Shag In Fayetteville
+3.5
It was good but not great. Called for a reservation and they told us they were not taking reservations that night but we could come and get on the list and it wouldn't be too long of a wait. It ended up being an hour. We made a lap on Broadway and then sat and waited a while longer. When seated it was fine. They brought some popcorn to nibble on. That may have been the best thing all night. We had drinks and they did have a good cocktail and beer program. We had the Blackened Tilapia and Chicken Fried Chicken with an order of the Duck Fat Tater Tots to share. The tots were great. Highly recommended. The Tilapia was well prepared and had a nice sauce. The Chicken was good but they skimped on the gravy. If there had been more gravy it would have improved the dish. Service was good. It's a solid choice.
Great sandwich right in the middle of all the excitement downtown. Our wait actually ended up being super short but if not there's plenty of stuff around to keep you entertained and free valet if you're driving.
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We've eaten many meals at Merchants and the food is always great. I can't think of anything that I haven't liked. The building itself is historic and dates back to 1892 according to their website. It was an old pharmacy/retail space originally and then a hotel and finally, a restaurant. You can read about this stuff on their web page. I like the atmosphere and the crowd is rather professional. This place is refreshing considering its location...a bar-lined street full of bar food, music, and beer.
I've had most of my meals downstairs but there is also an upper level that is a bit more formal. There is a different menu for upstairs. Many times we have reservations for lunch but I they aren't required.
I love their Duck Fat Tater Tots! They are so good and come with three sauces. The Tomato Bisque and Guacamole are also great choices. As for entrees, so far, all the selections I've tried have been great. Some of my favorites are the Salmon BLT, the BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, the Soup N Sammie, and the Cheeseburger. The also have a full bar and fun drink menu. The upstairs menu is fantastic.
Stacey Colon Giacono
+4.5
Enjoyed cocktail selections and sampling of southern inspired appetizers. Good sized portions and everything we tried was full of flavor. A must stop the next time we are in town.
Good food, HUGE portions but do NOT order cocktails. We ordered three different drinks and they were so bad we didn't drink more than a sip of anything. They were their "house" cocktails as well, just awful.
It was a great stop on our sightseeing bus tour of the city. It has a great old wood building aroma. Lots of old machinery and memorabilia from another time. The guys loved it! They enjoyed the bourbon? tasting and the ladies checked out the cute shops..
Wanted to go to one of the traditional Honky Tonks on Broadway but ended up at this lovely place! Service was great, very friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. Particularly liked the indie rock music (Franz Ferdinand, Foals etc.) that was playing in the background. Weather outside wasn’t great so we stayed for a bit longer which wasn’t a problem.
Can highly recommend this place and the Moscow Mule which comes with very yummy candied ginger!
We came here for date night while in town and I’m so glad we did. Their food was amazing. For an app we ordered the oysters which were beyond flavorful. Dinner was their salmon and filet, then we shared a baked potato which was HUGE. The salmon skin was crispy while the salmon it’s self was soft and juicy. The sauce had a little kick to it but the roasted potatoes balanced it out perfectly. The filet was cooked correctly and was so tender it cut like butter. The flavor of it was amazing.
Will definitely plan dinner here again. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended.
This place was really busy on a Tuesday evening for dinner. It was hard to find the hostess stand but we were able to locate it in the back of the restaurant. The service was a little disorganized but the guy managing the place was over the top with making up for the initial poor service we received. We were sitting down for 15 minutes before anybody noticed. There was also a mixup with our order as we were supposed to get the salad first but everything came at once. They quickly rectified the situation, by comping part of the meal and also bringing a peach cobbler, which was an added bonus.
The fried green tomatoes were a little too fried, but the duck tater tots were absolutely amazing. The serving was pretty large, barely leaving room for dinner. The wedge salad was pretty good and the tomato bisque was just OK. The peach cobbler was fantastic.
Overall, the service was really good and the atmosphere is energetic and hopping. I would go back for sure.
Presentation was spot on. The duck fat tater tots were nothing special;however, the spicy mustard to dip into was AWESOME. Cocktails were fresh and pleasing and service was attentive. The chicken was AMAZING! The salmon BLT was cooked perfectly and don't sleep on those sweet potato fries on the side! All in all a great dining experience in the bustle of Nashville.
First meal in Nashville and did not disappoint! We had the Thanksgiving meal, jambalaya, and tater tots. The highlight for me were the tater tots cooked in duck fat!! Cocktails were also good, especially the New York sour. Ended the meal with a pumpkin pie. Attentive & smooth service.
Merchants is a really nice place. We stopped in for a drink and an appetizer and were impressed by the bourbon flights which we enjoyed. We also enjoyed the duck fat tots - there were a lot of tots and three dipping sauces (smoked ketchup - delicious , creole honey mustard, and spicy ranch) all of which were good but the smoked ketchup was really delicious. Also, at the bar we got popcorn that is flavored with ranch dressing powder - very good as well. Will definitely return.
Had a great meal at Merchant's with coworkers. Had a Moscow Mule and some red wine. Tried deviled eggs, spicy pickles, and the famous tater tots. Also got a Caesar salad, lobster bisque, and the roasted chicken and potatoes. All of it was good. Yes, it was a lot, but I wanted to try a lot. The tots are good but, to me, not a world famous thing. Just good. My Moscow mule came in a glass not a copper mug. But those are minor things. Not to big a deal. The staff are super nice and attentive. The atmosphere is fun. Overall, great experience and I will go back.
A lot of great things to note about this place. The atmosphere is great, beautiful old building, amazing location right on Broadway (great for people watching if you’re by a window), fantastic food, and they even have mocktails (for us sober folks).
Highly recommend the tater tots appetizer, and you should absolutely save room for dessert.
Really enjoyed the baked, roasted Chicken and Tomato Soup starter. My date had the fish tacos and everything was delicious! Service was out-of-this World! The manager checked on us several times, and made sure we were satisfied. I love the historic charm and cozy dining space. Great spot for lunch or dinner!!
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