The Standard at the Smith House

4.9

2463 Reviews

$50 and over

Steakhouse

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 21 times today

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Charming

The Standard at The Smith House may very well be the best example of local Nashville flavor and service. The Standard Restaurant has been in operation since 2006 serving upscale Southern specialties complete with a full-service bar. Our townhouse was built in the 1840's and we are honored to be the current stewards of this fascinating work of architecture. We are located in the heart of Downtown Nashville, just blocks from the new Music City Convention Center and the famous Lower Broadway entertainment district. We are proud to offer some of the best steaks in town as well as fresh seafood and other items.

Our beautiful courtyard bar area is available with a dinner reservation for drinks before or after dinner.

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(615) 254-1277
Website
http://www.smithhousenashville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Joshua Swanson
Private party facilities
Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
Private party contact
Director of Events: (615) 254-1277

Location
167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203
Area
Downtown / Sobro
Cross Street
Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
Parking details
Valet
Entertainment
Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

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Popular dishes

Fried Green TomatoesUSD 18.00
Lump Crab Meat with Caper Aioli, & Creole Mustard Remoulade
Lobster DipUSD 20.00
Smoked Gouda, Cheddar & Fennel
Snow Aged A5 Wagyu
Pickled Oyster Mushrooms & Rosemary Tallow Butter
- 2 oz.USD 50.00
Charcuterie BoardUSD 24.00
Local Cheese & Meat Assortment, Cornichons & House-Made Pepper Jelly
CalamariUSD 18.00
Served fried with Cherry Pepper Remoulade
Filet Mignon TartareUSD 20.00
Shallots, Capers & Lemon Aioli

Soups & Salads

Lump Crab BisqueUSD 14.00
Crème Fresh & Chives
Caesar SaladUSD 15.00
Parmigiano-Reggiano & House-Made Croutons
Baby IcebergUSD 16.00
Bleu D'Auvergne Crumbles, Bacon, & Cherry Tomatoes
Spinach Walnut SaladUSD 16.00
Baby Spinach, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Mandarins with Citrus Vinaigrette
Smith House SaladUSD 15.00
Shaved Carrots & Watermelon Radish with Mustard Seed Vinaigrette

The Standard Signatures

The Standard FiletUSD 68.00
6 oz. Filet Mignon with The Standard Sauce, Truffle Hash Cake & Fried Tobacco Onions
Grilled Rack of LambUSD 52.00
Smoked Peach Preserves & Creamed Corn with Benton's Bacon
White Marble Farms Bone-In Pork ChopUSD 48.00
Citrus Marinated with Mango Chutney, Roasted Petite Potatoes & Grilled Asparagus
Blackened Chilean Sea BassUSD 54.00
Roasted Corn and Peppers & Mashed Potatoes
Norwegian SalmonUSD 45.00
Mango, Shrimp Ceviche, Grit Cakes
Low Country Shrimp & GritsUSD 38.00
Creamed Corn with Weisenberg Grits & Benton's Bacon
Benton's Pasta PomodoroUSD 38.00
Grilled Chicken Breast or Shrimp, Penne Pasta, Benton's Bacon Cream Sauce
Pasta PrimaveraUSD 35.00
Penne Pasta, Seasonal Vegetables, Marinara

The Butcher Block

All USDA Prime. Sauces: Red Wine Veal Bordelaise, Creamy Horseradish, Standard Sauce, Chimichurri, Jalapeno Vinegar | $4

Filet MignonUSD 63.00
8 oz. USDA Prime
Bone-In Tomahawk RibeyeUSD 165.00
36 oz. USDA Prime
New York StripUSD 65.00
12 oz. USDA Prime
- 12 oz.USD 58.00
Boneless RibeyeUSD 72.00
16 oz. USDA Prime
- 14 oz.USD 64.00
Oscar StyleUSD 19.00
2 oz. Lump Crab Meat, Hollandaise & Asparagus
Lobster TailUSD 40.00
5-6 oz. served with Clarified Butter
Jumbo Gulf ShrimpUSD 21.00
- 3 pcs.USD 21.00

A La Carte Vegetables

Creamed SpinachUSD 13.00
Sauteed MushroomsUSD 12.00
Sauteed AsparagusUSD 13.00
Bacon-Braised Green BeansUSD 13.00
Loaded Mashed PotatoesUSD 14.00
Creamed CornUSD 14.00
with Benton's Bacon
Macaroni and CheeseUSD 16.00

What 2,463 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

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Good for special occasions
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Steakhouse
Nashville
Romantic
Nashville
Good for special occasions
Nashville
Steakhouse

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The Standard at the Smith House offers a remarkable dining experience in a historic setting, boasting "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the "intimate ambiance," delectable steaks, and "amazing lamb and sea bass." Ideal for special occasions, this Nashville gem is described as "a must for a Nashville trip" and "highly recommended."

2,463 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a FANTASTIC meal here with my girlfriend! Waitstaff was amazing, food was phenomenal! Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Houston2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing server- thank you David & Travis for the impeccable service. The food was off the charts good. Our table of six enjoyed a wonderful evening. Sarah from Houston, Texas
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Randee VIP
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, wine and ambiance! Great attention to detail and knowledgeable staff. Truly a memorable experience- thank you.
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John VIP
Nashville21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fine dining in a historic antebellum mansion, on the edge of greatness. The Lobster Dip is some of the best we've had. Benton's Pasta Carbonara and the Norwegian Salmon are both large portions, the salmon done to order, nut the porcini in the Carbonara was tough and the shrimp was tails on. There is a good wine list and full bar. Service was not quite full service, but was prompt. Seating is more than comfortable, in a quiet room.
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Christi
Nashville18 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The markup on the wine is just outrageous. With the price of everything else you should offer it at a more reasonable price. I guess as long as you dont charge an exorbitant cork fee that is what I will do on our next visit.
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Jim VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always one of the best spots in Nashville . The history is fantastic
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OpenTable Diner
Baja California5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful historic building. The food and service was fabulous. Highly recommend The Standard for a special night out.
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PETER VIP
Nashville65 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dining experience at the Standard. We were seated in the bar area which we love and LANE was an excellent knowledgeable server. The sea bass was outstanding. You cannot ask for a better place to dine in Nashville which also happens to be right around the corner from the new venue The Pinnacle!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated promptly upon arrival. Greeted immediately and offered 3 types of water. Our server was very pleasant and knowledgeable. We ordered her recommendations and thoroughly enjoyed our appetisers, dinner and dessert. The timing of the serving of each course was perfect and our needs were always anticipated. For us, it is a special occasion destination and look forward to returning to The Standard.
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Todd
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great steaks and incredible historical building
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The Standard at the Smith House is rated 4.9 stars by 2463 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

10:30 pm

Booked 21 times today

Google Map for The Standard at the Smith House

167 Rosa L. Parks Blvd (8th Ave N), Nashville, TN 37203

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Church St and Rosa L Parks Blvd
Area
Downtown / Sobro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef Joshua Swanson
Entertainment
Entertainment is announced in advance and varies weekly.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.smithhousenashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 254-1277
Private party facilities
Located in downtown Nashville, this 1840s townhouse is a unique experience for your next private dining event. As an award winning steakhouse, we have several private dining spaces that can accommodate your next event, whether it is a small dinner with close friends or a large corporate function.
Private party contact
Director of Events: (615) 254-1277

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The Standard at the Smith House

Make a booking

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

The 12 most beautiful Nashville restaurants to visit right now

New York Strip

Caesar Salad

Filet Mignon Tartare

Starters

Fried Green TomatoesUSD 18.00

Lobster DipUSD 20.00

Snow Aged A5 Wagyu

Charcuterie BoardUSD 24.00

CalamariUSD 18.00

Filet Mignon TartareUSD 20.00

Soups & Salads

Lump Crab BisqueUSD 14.00

Caesar SaladUSD 15.00

Baby IcebergUSD 16.00

Spinach Walnut SaladUSD 16.00

Smith House SaladUSD 15.00

The Standard Signatures

The Standard FiletUSD 68.00

Grilled Rack of LambUSD 52.00

White Marble Farms Bone-In Pork ChopUSD 48.00

Blackened Chilean Sea BassUSD 54.00

Norwegian SalmonUSD 45.00

Low Country Shrimp & GritsUSD 38.00

Benton's Pasta PomodoroUSD 38.00

Pasta PrimaveraUSD 35.00

The Butcher Block

Filet MignonUSD 63.00

Bone-In Tomahawk RibeyeUSD 165.00

New York StripUSD 65.00

Boneless RibeyeUSD 72.00

Oscar StyleUSD 19.00

Lobster TailUSD 40.00

Jumbo Gulf ShrimpUSD 21.00

A La Carte Vegetables

Creamed SpinachUSD 13.00

Sauteed MushroomsUSD 12.00

Sauteed AsparagusUSD 13.00

Bacon-Braised Green BeansUSD 13.00

Loaded Mashed PotatoesUSD 14.00

Creamed CornUSD 14.00

Macaroni and CheeseUSD 16.00

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