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1808 Grille
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
1808 West End AveNashville, TN 37203
(615) 340-0012
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street, Validated, Valet
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
60 reviews for 1808 Grille
Review Highlights
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"...the tomato soup and the open-faced crab cake sandwich." In 6 reviews -
"The menu was very diverse and they have a vegan offering." In 3 reviews -
"I could eat this every day for the rest of my pescatarian..." In 4 reviews
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60 reviews in English
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Review from Jessica L.
Louisville, KY
3/20/2012 Seated via OpenTable
On a recent weekend trip down to Nashville, myself and two friends were looking for a place near where we were going to eat some meat. Which is exactly what we did at the 1808 Grille. (Thanks, Yelp!)
Both of them got steak, and I got the lamb t-bone. Everything about the presentation of the plates to the sides of the day that automatically come out was excellent.
As in the mood for meat as I was, I was tempted by some of the veggie options as well (vegan seitan 'stroganoff' caught my eye). Emphasis on optionS: for you non-meat eaters, there are options.
I just wish I was more local to go back and try more of the menu. -
Review from Jamie A.
Updated - 5/14/2012 1 Check-in Here
After having a delicious meal here with my boyfriend and his family, my review deserves and update. I wish I could update it up to 4 or 5, but some clear misses prevent that.
Thankfully, the misses were not the food. It was excellent! Starters included a delicious flat bread as well as a duck Spätzle appetizer. I tried the Artisan green salad with a homemade buttermilk dressing that was so good, I wanted to lick the plate! I went with the Short Rib again, honestly it was the tastiest looking item on the menu. This time it was accompanied with a horseradish popover which was pretty much a popover oozing with horseradish creme. Delicious! Also great were the farm-to-table sides that accompanied our meals, family style. We enjoyed sweet potatoes with edamame, broccolini and sauteed mushrooms. After the wonderful first three courses, we had the star of our evening, the lavender Panna Cotta. Incredible.
So all that amazing food...in over three hours. There were at least 30 minutes from the end of each course to the beginning of the next. Thankfully, we didn't have anywhere else to be, but it was a bit disconcerting; especially since the restaurant was mostly empty. Our server was also very awkward and seemed very lost. A neighboring table appeared to have the same problem. I feel bad complaining about that, and I totally understand how rough it can be the first week or so, but it was just really uncomfortable.
I'm not sure if I'll be back for a big meal any time soon, but my boyfriend and I definitely want to add this to our rotation for small plates or desserts and drinks.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/21/2011
Just...okay. While I found the short rib delicious and the wine list decent, I just wasn't… Read more »
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Review from Angel S.
Nashville, TN
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
My experiences have always been grand at the 1808 Grille. Mind you, I have only dined at this establishment for brunch and happy hour, but those were both great experiences. The brunch menu is well thought out with a good variety for your brunch taste-buds. The french toast is AMAZING especially because of the delicious not too sweet berry sauce that it comes with. My favorite thing about this place is that they have turkey sausage available for us non pork-eaters! This is almost unheard of in the south and a major reason I continue to dine here.
I have also dined here for happy hour and was warmly greeted by the bartender, Dennis. Dennis is a great conversationalist for any person who decides they want to dine at the bar alone. The burger and fries here are awesome! Well seasoned on a toasty bun. It is my second pick in the city for burgers (after F. Scotts) and for a happy hour price of $5 for burger and fries it CAN'T be beat! -
Review from Mike G.
Charleston, SC
5/15/2012
A good dinner with the wife and some friends. We really didn't look like their typical customers (way more tattoos and beards) but they still provided excellent service on a night when Vanderbilt was holding their graduation. It was pretty busy to say the least. Everyone in the group was very happy with their food. I had the braised short ribs which were fantastic. The wife had the vegetarian ravioli and enjoyed it as well. The only hitch in the service is when we tried to order a couple of scotch's and beer's which they were out of. Once again, graduation weekend so it was no big deal.
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Review from Kevin P.
Asheville, NC
4/28/2012
Great atmosphere, sleek and sophisticated. Good top shelf Scotch selection and great unique cocktails. Saturday lunch at the bar is amazing. Half price food! The burger was voted best in Nashville 2010 and it's easy to taste why. Freaking delicious.... Good friendly service thanks to Dennis behind the bar. Highly recommend.
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Review from Janet Y.
1/26/2012
From the minute we walked in the door until we left, we had a wonderful experience at 1808 Grille. The servers are very attentive and the decor was so refreshing!
Some girlfriends and I came for Sunday brunch. I was a little skeptical at first looking at the menu because nothing stood out to me. I ended up ordering the 1808 Skillet without large expectations... but let me tell you... it was awesome!! A friend even shared some of her French Toast... YUM! Plus, the mimosa drink varieties were super impressive!
The menu is simple, but I guess that allows the chefs to make sure all is delicious. -
Review from Jennifer C.
Eagle, CO
1/5/2012
Came here to celebrate Christmas with my in-laws and was pleasantly surprised by the overall enjoyment had by all of us! My husband and I are fortunate enough to live in a location brimming with fine dining options- we both agreed that the Shrimp & Lentil Curry was amazing! The flavors, the textures, the presentation were all perfect!
Per the suggestion of our server, we tried the Tomato Basil Flatbread and were not disappointed- it was probably the best flatbread I've ever had.
The highlight of the evening was the Lamb T-Bone. I didn't get this as my main course, my father-in-law did and he absolutely raved about how much he enjoyed it- this is quite the endorsement as he doesn't like anything. Seriously, I've never met someone so hard to please when it comes to food! While I'm not a lamb fan, I did try it and have to admit was well-prepared and pretty tasty.
Will definitely come back next time we are in town! -
Review from Carly H.
Cincinnati, OH
1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
i had the 1808 Skillet and it was absolutely delicious. It's your basic skillet but done just right. Be careful with the potatoes, they are HOT - almost burnt my tongue !! I could have used a little more roasted peppers cooked in my skillet, but the ones the server brought were good enough to keep me happy and satisfied :D! The Staff was very friendly and the room was very spacious.
There was one odd thing that we noticed; there was an odd smell and taste to their table water. -- Very Strange! -
Review from Sarah B.
1/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
One of the best-kept secrets in Nashville for a nice business lunch. It's quiet enough that you can successfully have a conversation, but not at all sterile.
Yes, it's a little more expensive that several other options nearby, but a nice change of pace in my opinion.
Valet parking is free for all guests visiting the restaurant - definite plus in the West End Avenue area of Nashville! -
Review from Jeremy E.
10/25/2011
Went in with a friend and had a great meal.
My steak was perfect, as was his quail stack.
Service was great.
The only reason why it was not 5 stars is it was a touch overpriced and tended to be on the loud side. But a great meal and I will be back. -
Review from Kristen D.
Murfreesboro, TN
8/8/2011
I ended up at the 1808 grille for a business lunch meeting with the Hotel's business travel director. First and foremost, the Hotel is lovely. I have been here for annual events so I was familiar with the property. We got a chance to really see all the perks of the hotel. The amenites are great and so thoughtful. pre-bagged ice. special coffee/cappiano makers on every floor, complimentary wine hour so free drinks daily from 5-6 for guests only).
So, the resturant, as you can see from the pics is beautiful. Nothing is out of place. Very comfortable yet grand with very high ceilings and lots of windows. Lunch menu is good pricing, all under 15 for the most part. 15 being thier upscale version of a meat and 3. That's what I had. The steak was amazing! The flavor was so robust! mac and cheese and potatos! It is worth sneaking out of the office for every once in a while if you can make it!
We were with the Director so the service was great of course. Very professional and I just love the feel of the place.
I will be coming back the the $15 wine tasting on Weds and for sunday brunch which by the menu looks really tasty! -
Review from Mallory S.
Boston, MA
10/12/2011
We came here for a bit of food and drinks at the bar. I had the crab cake sandwich and my husband had the burger. Both were good and came with very skinny fries that were tasty.
I wish there were beers on tap, but they did have a large wine and bottled beer selection. The menu was limited in the bar but everything we had was good. Service was very friendly and attentive.
The dining room looked quite swanky... I was intrigued. The hotel is gorgeous and very modern. -
Review from Michael N.
Emeryville, CA
10/30/2011
Being that it's a hotel restaurant, my expectations for a creative culinary experience were extremely low. Let me guess! Prime new york strip with buttery fingerling potatoes and creamed spinach? Some generic white fish with garlic-mashed yukon golds and grilled asparagus? Actually...no. There was a suckling pig tasting menu that night and while it was no lesson in molecular gastronomy, it made for a really nice meal in terms of interesting dishes, nice flavors, and good value.
- First course was a salad of crisp pork belly served with some grape tomatoes, butter lettuce, and a vinaigrette. It was basically a simple salad with very nice country bacon.
- Second was a pork pierogi, which is sort of like a Russian (Polish?) version of a large chinese dumpling. It was filled with braised pork and served with glazed onions and what I think was a pickled cabbage. I liked the contrast of the acidic cabbage but there were too many onions to eat all the cabbage
- Last was a pork loin served with lingonberry preserves and parsnips. It came with shared sides of roasted vinegar potatoes, sauteed mushrooms, and bitter greens.
Each of the courses came with a wine pairing which was nice. Although the wine pairing was included, I asked for no wine as I did not want to drink that night, and they (unexpectedly) removed the cost of the wine from the bill. I felt this was unnecessary, but it was very nice of them to do so.
The tasting was $50 with the wine pairings, which struck me as an unbelievably good value. In fact, when I do the math in my head as to what this meal should cost, I find that I may owe the restaurant some money -- and this is assuming that the chef and staff work for free!
It was nice to escape the insanity of my downtown hotel, so if you're considering this place, it's definitely worth it to jump across the other side of I-40 and give this a go. -
Review from Maxwell B.
Nashville, TN
2/15/2012
This is one of my favorite places in town for a nice dinner out. The service is outstanding and the food is consistently delicious. What I recently discovered is that it is a great place for a business lunch. Good food, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices and you can actually hear yourself talk (some other places in town are either too quiet or too loud).
The bar is also nice for a more relaxed experience. This is one of my new favorite places! -
Review from Hannah J.
9/21/2011
Phenomenal.
I will 100% be back when I have more money. ;)
I went here last Friday night for a dinner date. First thing you notice when arriving- valet is free for restaurant guests! We were being spontaneous and did not have a reservation, but they were able to seat us with in 10 minutes of arriving. While waiting, we just sat at the bar and had some fabulous cocktails.
The menu was very diverse and they have a vegan offering!!! I could not be happier to go to a NICE restaurant that is thoughtful and inventive with their non-meat options. This is why they got 5 stars from me. This is why it is worth the money to eat here.
The current vegan offering is chile relleno. It was fabulous- the flavor was good, there was so definite heat, and the portion was decent (unlike some other upscale restaurants).
Additionally, they recommended wine pairings for your meal. I took total advantage of this and loved it.
Overall, it's a great upscale dining experience. Perfect for special occasions. -
Review from Greg T.
6/19/2011
I hosted a business dinner for 12 people and we ordered everything off the menu minus the seitan so i feel i got a nice representation of what 1808's kitchen can produce.
Wine: nice selection by the glass and bottle. A bit surprised by the mark up on some of their better bottles...ex. 2006 Silver Oak - Alexander Valley for $140. I understand the need to make some money but $60 above market is a bit high in my opinion. You may want to inquire about corkage fee if you plan on enjoying some nicer wines and bring your own bottles.
Small plates - appetizers: ordered every one and not one was stellar..average at best. potstickers lacked flavor and missed that crunchy, fried texture you want on one side. Grilled cheese was a joke just by the sure size of the dish. I recommend passing on apps and just getting a salad.
Salad/Soups: I ordered the red pepper gazpacho and was surprised by how mellow it was. It was borderline bland - needed more seasoning and flavor.
Entree: short ribs were well seasoned and tender and a welcome treat after the lackluster apps and soup (1 star).
Desserts: again, ordered everyone. avoid everything except the creme brulee.
Service: friendly and attentive (1 star).
Parking: Valet and Validated
bottom line: friendly service in a nice environment. Kitchen is trying and needs some work but it's nice to see 1808 trying to make it happen in Nashville. Keep it up! -
Review from Scott G.
Nashville, TN
9/18/2011
Where was my server?
The food - we had the swordfish and the bulgogi scallops paired with a Russian River Valley Chard. The chef obviously has a culinary savior faire. The smallest parts of the meal as flavorful and pungent as the large proteins.
Our service was a big, big, big miss. The runners were confused. Not only with our meals but everyones. They tried to serve us another patrons meal and then wandered around with the plates until they were told were to go. Our server wasn't' quite sure of the specials and had to pull out a ratty piece of paper from his pocket to read them. He was also quite casper-ish. He vanished for long periods of time.
I would go back for the food alone. Service needs a lot of work though. -
Review from Safa S.
12/2/2011
I ordered this food only as room service... I never ate inside the restaurant. That said, this was excellent hotel food. I ordered the crab cake, which were absolutely delicious and I highly recommend them. I also ordered their hamburger and pumpkin bisque soup. Both were very good.
Listed in: Nashville, TN
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Review from Lori K.
5/24/2011 1 photo
When your friend is moving back home after going to school in Nashville for a few years and decides he wants his last meal in town to be the hamburger from 1808 Grille at the Hutton Hotel you tag along and order the hamburger!
I loved the decor in the hotel and in the restaurant. Very chic. What I loved even more was how friendly the staff was. Usually when you walk into a place of this caliber in Los Angeles the staff can be stuck up and at times intimidating, but here it was the complete opposite. I guess I need to remember that people are kind in the South.
Even though it wasn't on the menu we were able to order the infamous $10 burger. It was huge and served with crispy garlicky fries! I was a little apprehensive when he mentioned it had cole slaw, but I trusted him and just went with it as did everyone else at our table and we all agreed that it was fantastic!
If you want to save a few bucks come during happy hour when the burger & fries are half price! You can't even get a burger & fries for $5 up the street at Five Guys!
The wait staff was very attentive to our six person table and instantly was tending to the blinds to block out the sun that was shinning in our eyes and the waiter voluntarily offered to give us all separate checks and was more than happy to do it. Actually, this was the case in almost every place we dinned in Nashville. Coming from Los Angeles that is shocking because here waiters and waitresses aren't always pleasant about having to split checks. -
Review from Hanna H.
3/26/2011
After attending a lovely Yelp event earlier this week I decided to take my monthly girl's breakfast/brunch group to 1808 Grille for our March outing. I had never been here for a meal, so I was going off of Yelp reviews to make my decision.
I made reservations the day before using the restaurants online booking tool, but once I arrived this morning I realized I probably didn't need to do that. At 9am on a Saturday, they weren't exactly busting at the seams with business. I don't mind that though! It was quiet and gave my girlfriends and I a relaxed atmosphere to catch up in.
Our waiter, Micheal, quickly got our drink orders and kept our coffee mugs full and hot the entire time. He was very observant of all of our needs and I felt that he did a fantastic job attending to them all. I ordered the Cinnamon Challah Bread French Toast with a Mixed Berry Sauce and a side of fried eggs over hard. My eggs were perfect-o. I liked the variation on the french toast from a traditional bread and the mixed berry sauce was good enough to not use any syrup (although I did). The food was delicious and worth the cost of the meal. One of my girlfriends had the Breakfast Burrito with choirzo sausage, queso blano, scallions and fresh salsa. She said it was amazing!
I will say the only complaint was that some things in the restaurant and hotel lobby (like the restrooms) were a little more form than function. While everything looks nice and chic, it's not always the best idea. One of my friends (who may be the tallest girl I know) noted that the toilets in the women's room were "about an inch and a half off the ground" and the sinks "stressed her out" a bit. I know those are picky things and that won't keep me from going back to 1808 Grille for another meal in the future.
Great service and great food here and I would recommend their breakfast for sure! -
Review from Aaron F.
Happy. Hour. Bam.
As a grad student who is accustomed to the finer things in life (i.e. my former income stream), I try to seek places that aren't too expensive or aren't too fancy. But once in awhile, you need to splurge. That's how I landed at the 1808 Grille at the Hutton Hotel, where from 4-6 PM each weekday, people get more than they expect (deserve?). All of the food is half priced, meaning that the $10 burger, covered in delicious sharp white cheddar, a shaved lettuce slaw, tomato and thousand island dressing (with a side of garlic parsley fries included) is five bucks.
FIVE BUCKS! And it was literally one of the most phenomenal burgers ever. Toss in a glass of pinot noir for like $6 or 2 for 1 domestic light beers and you've one happy hour. Or two.
We came here last week and the food and drink were phenomenal. The only problem was my food took forever to come out (almost an hour), so they comped my food. That just continued my impression of pure service that the Hutton Hotel gave me (when I stayed there a year ago).
I will continue to recommend 1808 and their happy hour for a long time! -
Review from Amanda A.
4/23/2011
Ok first, WHO KNEW?!!
We ended up at the 1808 after hearing about their Masa Cake with seitan (Thanks Marcia M!). My two vegan companions ordered that and I got the scallops. (I'm not going to spend much time talking about the main dishes, beyond just to say they were all incredible.) They had really tasty breadsticks on the table for abating your early hunger and came out with a gorgeous array of olives as well. nom.
As soon as the waiter saw I had even a glint in my eye about getting a glass of wine, he offered me a sample *wink* and said that he'd be happy to keep getting me samples until I knew. So I decided to take him up on his offer and ended up trying 4 different white wines (a glass worth collectively which he was fine with) and then got a glass of the 3rd I'd tried (the Sokol Blosser Evolution). The sommelier was wandering around and chatting with the guests as well, so if I'd had some serious questions about wine I could have asked him.
One of the main things we were curious about here were the veggie sides. I got the spinach, chard, and escarole saute (vegan) along with the sweet potato rutabaga mash (not vegan). My brother got the 500 degree roasted oyster mushrooms (vegan). The red cabbage and apples were also vegan, but I can't remember about the rice pilaf.
Believe me when I say these were some of the best veggies I have ever had in my life. The sauteed greens were beyond amazing, one of those dishes that you eat really slowly and spread out so you can enjoy it for as long as possible. And the mash was incredible. BUT the icing on the cake, the side dish to rival all side dishes, was hands down the oyster mushrooms. Cremini, George. I could eat this every day for the rest of my pescatarian life. Somehow the intense heat they cook them in just brings out every damned flavor the mushrooms ever thought to impart. And it is glorious.
In my future I see many returns to 1808, likely with meals assembled entirely from side dishes. As someone who eats mostly vegetarian, I am not above this, and have found that some of my best meals have been had at steak houses where the asparagus and spinach are cooked perfectly. 1808 was no different. The size of the sides were generous and served in little metal pots which kept them warm. Because I chose a mid-plate for my main dish, I had just enough room for the sides.
We didn't try the desserts, mostly because the only vegan offering was sorbet (isn't that always the way?), and I didn't want to torture my companions with my tasty treat. For a non-vegan restaurant, they are undoubtedly on the right path and definitely worth trying. I'd say that if they could add one more vegan dish and a vegan dessert, then they'd have my vote for best in Nashville.Listed in: Vegan in Nashville
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Review from Marcia M.
Updated - 1/19/2011 14 Check-ins Here
Wow. Oh wow!
I was thoroughly impressed with my lunch experience today at 1808 Grille especially when I nibbled on their savory vegan offering of Masa Cake ($15.50). The contrasting combination of chili lime seared seitan with pickled red onion, mizuna, edamame, and ancho vinaigrette was a flavor explosion on my palate. Not exaggerating! Is it wrong that I could go back and nosh on the same plate again for dinner? I wouldn't have to though because the chef is very experimental with vegetarian/vegan cooking and is available to whip up something inspiring at your request.
Don't get 1808 Grille confused with being just a mundane hotel bar & restaurant. This dining establishment has it's own identity and you will learn that very quickly when you experience it.
TIP#1: Fantastic lunch option as it is centrally located and parking is validated.
TIP #2: Every Wednesday from 6-7pm, 1808 Grille hosts a wine tasting for $15 that includes 4 premium wines and appetizers. And, no they won't be serving Yellow Tail Merlot...Listed in: Vegan - My New Adventures, Nosh on Nashville, I HEART Nashville Biz, Adult Bevys Never Go Out Of…, Just Received A Raise?
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9/14/2010
Hotel bars normally don't motivate me to pony up to the bar for a cocktail but after attending an… Read more »
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Review from Colleen C.
Chicago, IL
Updated - 2/9/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Lesson: wine makes everything a better experience.
Major improvement, it's really remarkable how an experience can be so drastically different with a switch-up in the personnel.
No more jerky dude behind the bar = much happier experience. Switch to a glass of wine instead of the the cocktail-that-shall-remain nameless...much, much better.
Bonus points to the barman for suggesting a lovely glass of red at the end of a long day, keeping me stocked with bar mix, checking in on me, and giggling at the heavily madeup/hairsprayed former Miss (insert Southern state here) who kept blinding us with her Blackberry flashed duckface self-portraits. I almost offered to take her a nice photo with my iPhone, but the glass of wine had me feeling so rosy posy that I decided to chill out and just enjoy...
1808 is very stylish...and after enjoying 3 very good lunches here with my team...very on top of things. The food is nothing that will blow you away, but it is certainly well done, and presented. I highly suggest the butternut squash soup with duck confit, turkey panin and crabcake open face sandwich. All were very up to par.
I'll avoid late at night, and won't order anything with gin....but as far as lunch, breakfast and a happy hour glass o' wine? I'm in.Listed in: Nashville Tourist!
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12/6/2010
Of all my experiences in Nashville...my late-night (well, late night to me...meaning 11pm) stop at… Read more »
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Review from Bryan L.
Nashville, TN
9/9/2011
Good "by the glass" wine list
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Review from Annie D.
2/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
My co-workers and I are experts on the 1808 menu. We ate three lunches there over the course of three days, plus I had one late-night snack (room service from the Hutton). Between all of us, we may have ordered everything on the menu.
Day 1: Squash soup and panzanella salad. The soup was lovely and creamy. I thought the salad was OK, but not great. Panzanella is supposed to be a very bread-y salad, but this wasnt. It was mostly spinach with croutons.
Day 2: Tomato soup and a burger. Soup was delicious. Burger was delicious and juicy as all get out. I did not enjoy the dressing (I asked for no dressing, but they still did it). I just scraped it off and it was excellent. The shoestring fries come in this cute little fryer-like basket with a handle. It made it easy to share!
Day 3: Crab cake sandwich: This is served open-faced and honestly I didn't eat anything except the crab cake because I could only focus on how good it was. The focaccia remained untouched.
We sat at a big square table in a private room every day, so we didn't get to see much of the actual restaurant. That room is a nice place for a work group or any kind of group because it is pretty isolated. Service was quite good. We had different servers, but they were all friendly.Listed in: Nashvegas!
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Review from Merritt G.
Nashville, TN
4/26/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We ate here for Easter Sunday brunch (we booked within the week and couldn't get in other places - specifically MacK and Kate's). I was impressed initially with the comfort of the booths. And I was pleasantly surprised they make flavored lattes, and the vanilla nonfat latte was very good. I ordered the griddle (I think that's what it was called): potatoes and peppers covered with egg and some cheese. It was really that simple. It tasted fine but I was not impressed - I can make that better at home! I ordered the white cheddar cheese grits on the side and they were amazing. I highly recommend you order them.
My server was great about ensuring I received a gluten free meal, and the kitchen was great about grilling my potatoes instead of flash frying them so they'd be gluten free.
I was shocked that many of the other patrons were dressed so casually! It was Easter Sunday, for crying out loud. Many in t-shirts and jeans. I'm not sure if that's because 1808 Grille is inside a hotel (Hutton Hotel) and people just run down to eat before they check out.
I'd eat here again, but I'm in no rush. -
Review from Ryan A.
Manhattan, NY
1/2/2012
Great burger, garlic fries, crab sandwich, fried green tomatoes, sweet potatoe creme brûlée and chocolate peanut butter pie! Drove 10 hours and got room service. Very delicious and not overpriced like most hotels!
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Review from Tim G.
5/19/2011
Wow! I've been to many places with clients and the 1808 Grille was as good as it get's. We told our server early on that we were not in a hurry. He respected that for the rest of the night. We enjoyed a slow paced meal that lasted about 3 hours. Not once did we feel like we were "taking up a space in his section".
At the top of my list when clients are in town! -
Review from Rachel F.
1/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The 1808 is pretty solid. They do a good thing.
While you never really know what to expect from a hotel bar/restaurant--they can be deceptive!--the 1808 had well done, interesting menu options and a beautiful wine cellar. (I did not partake of their bottle list, however, I did peek, and they had some great stuff!)
I thoroughly enjoyed the tomato soup and the open-faced crab cake sandwich. If ever you find yourself in the Hutton Hotel on West End Ave. in Nashville, hit up the 1808 for an impressive yet casual lunch or dinner.
Also, pomegranate green tea? Yessss. -
Review from Aaron D.
8/8/2010
The Hutton is a class act and the 1808 Grille does its part keeping it classy.
Our original plan today was to try Marche Artisan Foods in East Nashville for brunch. So I called over to Marche to ask if they took reservations and if there was wait. They did not take reservations and there was apparently a 30-45 minute wait.
Yikes.
Plan B - They do take reservations and there was no wait.
Roll up 30 minutes later, warm welcome from both the valet (which is complimentary with validation from 1808 Grille) and equally warm welcome from Holly the hostess who had already selected a lovely corner table for us.
Our waitress Mary was fantastic - honest, funny and extremely helpful. When I asked where they got the challah bread for their french toast, she went on a personal quest and got me the name and phone number of the supplier. Five stars for Mary!
Speaking of the French toast with a berry maple sauce - phenomenal and reasonably priced at $9+.
My wife was very pleased with her crab cake sandwich, which came with a spicy fried pickle. We were allowed to substitute potato salad instead of french fries. The potato salad was tasty with fancy multi-colored potatoes, but when another table of diners ordered burgers and fries, the enticing garlicky aroma of the fries wafting over made us sort of regret the substitution.
As an appetizer, I tried a chilled tomato soup, which Mary candidly admitted was a divisive item on the menu. I took a chance nonetheless and ended up on the side of those who really liked the soup - so refreshing on a hot day, very fresh flavors, nice crunch from jicama and a creamy dollop of sour cream on the side.
The setting, seats, tableware are all elegant and in good taste. This is definitely a place you could take out-of-town guests who want something fancy.
The biggest surprise was that the place was practically empty - just a couple other tables were occupied in the main dining room.
I can't understand it. Maybe folks just don't think of hotel restaurants when they're looking for a nice brunch or lunch option?
Next time your usual brunch spot has a long line (or even if it doesn't), I'd encourage you to give 1808 Grille a look - http://www.1808grille....Listed in: Lovely Date Night in Nashville
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Review from Rahel K.
8/17/2009
Maybe he just broke up with his girlfriend.
Maybe he just broke up with his boyfriend.
Maybe his dog just died.
Whatever it was......our waiter was AWEFULLLL, or just having a really bad day.
This was the worst service I have ever encountered. An 8:00 reservation for 10 forty-something professionals (I would think) is a good gig. But It took 45 minutes to get our drinks, 1.5 hours to take our food order, and we are still waiting for him to bring us utensils for our dessert.
Quick story: The girl across from me and I both ordered the grits as a side. She was in the restroom when the food came. When our waiter placed the grits at her place and didn't bring me one - I told him - so he picked up hers and put it in front of me; and said "She's not here so take hers." And then he never brought hers.
He was having a REALLY bad day. And, we won't be back. -
Review from Johnny T.
5/3/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Yep. 1808 gets points from the beginning for setting my group in their private dining room. The room's set up in a big square adorned with rock, wood and plants, so I felt like I was a member of the UN solving problems or something. Or, the Cabinet*. Or, the Justice League**. I liked it.
Now, it could be because we were in the Hall of Justice, but I was very impressed by the service. The staff operated as a team and made sure that we were always taken care of. We ate here three days in a row and that kind of repetition could become monotonous for both the diner and the staff. The staff took care to make sure each day was like the first day. Again, appreciated... and noted. Of the lunch options, my favorite was the open-face crab cake sandwich and skinny herb fries. I wanted to order it for every lunch. I did. I thought, though, the better part of valor was to try something new every day. I was mistaken -- not because anything I tried was bad or unsavory but because the crab cake is *that* good. Get it and be happy with your choice. One thing I did manage to have all three days was a bottle of the lemonade. There was some inside joke that it was a slight pain to give it to me every day... but I ignored it. I like what I like. Keep me happy and there'll be no 'Bless her heart'ings. Yaknowhutahmsayin?
* Secretary of Awesome. We have discussed this.
** Martian Manhunter if he weren't an alien. Maybe Green Lantern. I want one of those rings.Listed in: Power Lunchin', See food, Viva Nash-Vegas
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Review from Jennifer A.
Nashville, TN
10/21/2011
We had the seafood special which was a fish I had never heard of called Escolar. The waiter said it tasted like chicken. It was good but he failed to tell me that it has horrible intestinal side effects. I almost went to the doctor but then I googled Escolar to find out for myself that I wasn't dying. They should warn their guests about this "delicacy" that was banned in the US for several years and is still banned in Japan.
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Review from Carlos P.
7/7/2009
I decided to have my birthday dinner here after reading great reviews of the place and because i was staying at the Hutton Hotel where it is located. I'm so happy we decided to have dinner here because it really was worth every penny.
To start off with, I had the split pea soup and my boyfriend ordered the Gazpacho. Both starters were delicious. For the main course, I had the Four Day Marinated Skirt Steak with the corn and asparagus succotash. My boyfriend had the Arctic Char plate with potato salad in a mustard vinaigrette. Both plates were cooked just right. Not too salty, not too oily, just right. We were extremely satisfied with our choices.
For dessert, we split the 1808 Blast and it was devoured in seconds. They bring these delicious soft baked, still warm chocolate chip cookies to go with it. Heaven! Even after we were done, the waiter brought us samples on a spoon of this Strawberry Custard, compliments of the chef. Equally as tasty!
After we finished dinner, we decided to have drinks at the bar. Amazingly, they were cheaper than they were at the clubs we went to last night. And they were made just right which always makes a difference.
The 1808 Grille is a delicious choice for a nice dinner out. -
Review from Edward L.
Los Angeles, CA
7/18/2010
I ate here for about 3 days straight during my stay at the Hutton. The food IS pricey but it's well-done coupled with great service. Since I was there every day and nearly every meal, the staff began to recognize my mother and me and were always friendly and accommodating. The first night I was there, they had a fundraiser for flood victims. It was a 3 course 50 dollar meal that was actually pretty good and worthwhile.
The lady at the counter (maitre'd?) also looked like a mini-clone of Jennifer Garner. Everytime I saw her I was fascinated and wanted to make some comment but I didn't want her to think I was hitting on her. (Plus, my gf my kill me) -
Review from Erica C.
4/13/2011 1 Check-in Here
Dinner was delicious. The attention to detail in the flavor and presentation of our meals was top notch. My husband got the stuffed bass and I got the fish selection of the evening which was Mahi mahi with asparagus and a corn puree. I also added the rutabaga sweet potato mash, and I'm glad I did. I liked my husbands better and he liked mine better, both were tasty! The service was also over the top, with one person specifically dedicated to make sure out water glasses never even got half empty.
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Review from Caesar R.
Brooklyn, NY
11/6/2009
The food was decent. We sat at the bar basically so we could watch the Yankees/Phillies World Series game before going out on Halloween.
We ordered the white bean humus with pesto and the lamb meatballs as starters. They were pretty good. The meatballs weren't dry which was a huge plus. The humus was of a perfect consistency. The main course of the potato ravioli with a lobster sauce was acceptable.
The ultimate turn off about the place was the bartender. Please, please take this as a warning. Unless you are the type of person that doesn't mind hearing a comment about what is better than what you chose or a comment regarding pretty much everything that is said by anyone at the bar, you may enjoy your time. I am sorry I was subjected to this individual for a meal. Henceforth the 2 star review. -
Review from Amy W.
2/25/2010
I went for the $30 wine tasting (4 progressions featuring a wine paired with delicious dishes).
Here is the menu from the evening I went:
http://www.1808grille....
The food was amazing and the wines were good. Very friendly staff. I can't wait for the next tasting. The manager the next event may feature wines from the Coppola Winery. -
Review from Carey S.
Dublin, OH
7/22/2011
I have eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner here multiple times. And I have been thrilled with every meal! It's a wonderful restaurant, great service, and delicious food. It's a small, but mighty menu. You can indulge, or find something pretty clean and healthy. The wine selection is good, and the manager is happy to make excellent recommendations.
