17 Classic Nashville Restaurants - Nashville - The Infatuation

"Stepping into Midtown Cafe feels like entering a time warp that drops you in 2002—cartoony cafe art on the walls, a pub-like bar, and black tablecloths complete the illusion. People often head here for business meals, and we can confirm it's good for appeasing clients who prefer a hearty pork chop to an experimental tasting menu. The food is decent, particularly the blackened grouper, but what makes it a classic is the excellent service. The staff goes out of their way to make you feel welcome—we've dined here solo before and the host and waiters were extra kind and chatty (in a way that felt genuine, not invasive). The restaurant also offers complimentary valet service in an area that’s notoriously thorny when it comes to parking, along with a shuttle for travelers heading downtown." - bailey freeman, jackie gutierrez jones 2, ann walczak