Central Bar + Kitchen

Well this was an unexpected treat! I was staying nearby and asked Maps for the "best brunch near me" (as a little treat for myself for just about making it out of my hotel room without falling foul of my late checkout deadline 😀) This is a nice space, which is difficult to pull off in what's essentially part of a hotel lobby. The barman, Nick (see pic) made me a top-notch Sazerac (see pic), which set the tone for what was a relaxed stay with a lovely bite to eat (the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, which comes with fries), followed by their signature cocktail, a perfectly crafted Old Fashioned (see pic) and then a whiskey sour (see pic), both courtesy, once again, of the talented and engaging Nick. The only downside (possibly a blessing in disguise) is that I discovered this place on the last day of my stay in Nashville!

Stopped in for a quick bite and a beer after traveling to Nashville. Crab hush puppies were very good and beer was even better. Kirby was extremely friendly and offered 3 local spots for the famous Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. Going for lunch today, so I’ll find out soon if his advice is as solid as his service!

Pleasantly surprised to find this gem in the lobby of the Marriott. Kristeen, our server, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the, so enjoyed exactly what would be best for us! The Buffalo Cauliflower and Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas were just the ticket after a late night celebrating our nephew's wedding tomorrow!

We came here Christmas day and, thankfully, they were open! Food was delicious. But it was the service here that was memorable. Our server was Kirby Lyle, and he was extremely thoughtful from start to finish. My wife has celiac and a dairy allergy, and Kyle asked the right questions to us and the chef to make sure my wife would be safe for our dining experience. Furthermore, it turned out he was a musician. He brought out a guitar and sung a song for us and the kids. Definitely made our Christmas day memorable. Thank you Central Bar and Kitchen for being open, and thank you Kirby for a memorable experience.

Our first meal in Nashville! Evelyn was amazing! Very personable and attentive. She gave awesome food recommendations, and kept it real. Food was delicious, highly recommend. We had the sweet corn dip, Cuban sandwich, and a hot chicken sandwich then finished off with blueberry cobbler and ice cream!

Absolutely fantastic experience. The food was excellent, but Tandy truly elevated the entire visit. She’s warm, attentive, and has a natural way of making guests feel welcome. You can tell she genuinely cares. Will definitely return.

Our server Evelyn sure does know how to have a good time! Friendly and fast service! They handled this big crowd with the Vandy vs TN game very well!! Nashville hot chicken sandwich wasn’t hit & the prices on the menu didn’t match what was on our tickets would be the only bad things I would have to say!!

I had a wonderful experience at Central Bar and Kitchen while visiting Nashville during the holiday season. From the tasty menu options to being serenaded by the wonderfully talented bartender, Kirby Lyle, the property provided a very genuine and wholesome experience. Do take time to drop by, it is beyond worth it.

Kirby. Puckett. Kirby. Puckett. I mean Lyle. He might not have played for the Minnesota Twins, but he's an All Star in our book. He is just the best! All the drinks he made (give or take 20 ) were great! The food he suggested, spot on. And who knew he could play music too! Lyrical genius. We loved it! And him. A must see while in Nashville. (We're talking about Kirby.)

I had dinner at the bar. Nick, the bartender, was friendly and professional. My drink and food order was fast and accurate. I would recommend this place for a quick bite and drink.

Evelyn is the most amazing person! She is caring, friendly and full of knowledge about Nashville.

Kirby Lyle was great, the service was great. I always stay at the Marriott Vanderbilt and enjoy the hotel accommodations, location, etc.

Arrived into Nashville after 4 pm on a weekday, staying nearby at Homewood Suites. For health reasons trying to avoid barbecue, which in Nashville is near impossible. Selected Central Bar+Kitchen which is located inside a Marriott hotel. We were early for dinner so we had any choice of table. The receptionist was also our waiter. We shared a nice Caesar Salad w arugula. An app of crab hushpuppies, which was very tasty. Entrees was a salt and pepper salmon on a bed of cauliflower rice and some asparagus and a pork Cubano sandwich. The bread was a bit too thick, and the cubano needed a little dressing to moisten the bread and pork. Overall meal was nice. Quiet, classy, but no view, blocked by a closed outdoor patio. Staff attentive and the manager came out a couple of times to check on us.

I was early for lunch and was greeted by Anne who was wonderfully polite and accommodating. Had the deviled eggs and green goddess salad. Both were delicious!! Not your average hotel food.

Simply amazing- food quality is top notch, service from AJ was outstanding. Clean and modern vibe . Will return again

Great times tonight. Kirby was the best. solid recommendations. great burger also tha was really well cooked that i ate in less than four mins

Evelyn was wonderful! Food was lovely and she was thoughtful and great personality!

Evelyn was an amazing server! Awesome food and great ambiance. Our second time here and definitely will be coming back!

Great food, wonderful and professional service with great recommendations. Nice atmosphere for a hotel bar. Kirby Lye was fantastic and a fun professional bar tender. Plays a mean ukulele.

My experience was fantastic. Evelyn and Kirby were extremely friendly and welcoming. It was a very relaxed atmosphere after a long work day. The 7-layer salad was exactly what I needed. Highly recommend

The service was outstanding. When we walked in to be seated Evelyn greeted and seated us. Her customer service was fantastic. I would highly recommend you come and visit Central Bar and Kitchen In Nashville, Tennessee Food was Great as well.

great food and amazing service, ambiance was really nice as well thank you Kirby Lyle!

Lowkey great outdoor seating and not Nashville prices in a good location. This is what I would call a hidden gem inside of a hotels custody. Fish tacos with the peach fuzz on the outdoor porch. Service was phenomenal and music was on point.

We had Kirby Lyle at the bar. Best bartender in Nashville! His drinks were made with care and tasted great. He had a witty sense of humor, and he even played us a song on his guitar. Where else but in Nashville can you have a bartender sing you a song?! Great experience overall!

Kirby Lyle was my server at the bar! He made me some fantastic gin drinks and a super tasty old fashioned for my friend. Not only that, but he played some amazing live music too. We loved it! Definitely one of the best hotel bars in Nashville! Thanks again, Kirby!!

A great way to unwind from a crazy travel day. Nashville had ridiculous weather with tornado and flooding all day. Central Bar was a great unwind with AJ behind the bar serving great drinks and making terrific food suggestions. Thanks AJ

Kirby Lyle was fantastic--he made great drinks, recommended delicious food, introduced us to new music, and even suggested other spots in town. If you're in Nashville, make sure to visit Kirby here--you won't be disappointed!

Evelyn did a great job serving us, and the food was delicious. Very convenient hours and location.

Food was good. Our waitress Bri was great. She went above and beyond. Very personable. Entertainer was very good although music was a little too loud.

Great old fashioned and Kirby Lyle playing guitar to boot ! Better than your average hotel bar !

Was traveling in Nashville and went here on recommendation from a friend and had an incredible experience! Kirby Lyle was tending. He recommended the enchiladas; they were superb. He recommended a drink, "the Dave's I know;" it was exactly what I was looking for (being a Dave, I'm probably biased). He even played some CCR on his guitar for us! I will definitely be coming back here next time I'm in Nashville! Thanks Kirby Lyle and Central Bar + Kitchen.

Kirby Lyle is just the best! All the drinks he made us were great! The food he suggested was tasty. He played us music too. We loved it! Must see while in Nashville.

AP is the best bartender in Nashville, keeps a smile on your face and a full drink in hand to make your night go right. Always have the best time at Central Bar to take the edge off on a business trip

This restaurant is located in a hotel, and includes a bar and a restaurant area. The place is well accommodated and has a classy look, and the service as well as the food was just great. We had the beer batter fish and fries and were very impressed. Definitely worth a try!

Just grabbed a few beers and watched March madness. Had a Good time with Kirby Lyle! Chat with him cause he's super friendly

Kirby made an exceptional martini and then played a song. Very cool experience in a hotel bar.

Evelyn came in, took our orders, and served us our drinks and appetizers quickly. The service was great, and Evelyn helped make this experience enjoyable! I only thought the cocktails were mid. I ordered an espresso martini, and it was subpar. The rest of my table also felt similar about the cocktails that they ordered. The others at my table who ordered the beers (chicken scratch and blonde) said they were good! So, I think if you're in the mood for a beer, or glass of wine then this is a good place to come and chill, but the cocktails aren't worth it. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience!

While staying at the Vanderbilt Marriott we enjoyed breakfast here a couple of times and the food was pretty good. The service can be slow and understaffed, but the people are pleasant and friendly. The menu is interesting and unique, especially for "hotel food." The décor is fresh and up-to-date. Prices are typical of a hotel restaurant. Breakfast potatoes were excellent! Heirloom tomato salad was just ok, as the tomatoes weren't very fresh and one slice still had the hard core in it. Vanilla bean in the yogurt was really tasty. Definitely worth stopping in, especially if you're staying at the Marriott.

Large bar room downstairs behind the lobby in the Marriott near Vanderbilt. The decor was very elegant and modern. Just had drinks this visit but they were very well made and the bar staff was very nice! Plenty of options and the staff also is able to make off menu items. Parking garage is $1 per hour so very cheap!

My hubby and I came here for date night one evening and it did not disappoint! We started out with drinks at the bar while we waited for a table and the bartender was super friendly and made great cocktails. Once we got seated at our table, our server Rounak took really good care of us throughout the evening. We ordered the Shishido peppers to start, followed by a Burger and Salmon, and ended the meal with a blueberry cobbler which was SO good, warm, and comforting. Throughout the evening, there was live music which warmed up the restaurant's atmosphere. We loved our experience here and will definitely be back!

Stopped by for a quick drink and met Kirby. He was an excellent bar tender! Lovely recommendations & great music.

We had a quick overnight in Nashville and our local friend picked Central Bar & Kitchen and it was great. Perfect location, great food - especially the corn and chips and buratta appetizer - plus great wine on a cold night. The experience was made perfect by our great server Evelyn who offered a warm welcome to Nashville and her favorite menu recommendations

The restaurant was pretty empty when I stopped by for brunch on Saturday morning so I was able to get a table easily. My sister and I both got the chicken sausage and egg white sandwich, which was so yummy! I loved the chicken sausage patty and the jalapeño relish on the sandwich went together perfectly. It was very affordable too and I had no complaints. Despite the restaurant being empty, the server was a bit slow to come check on us and bring us the bill but we were not in a rush so it wasn't a big deal. Overall, I was happy with my experience here!

Evelyn was awesome! Great service and a wonderful dessert from their new chef! We were in town for a work meeting and Stopped in for a drink and dessert. Evelyn took care of us and did a great job all around.

It was a small restaurant inside a hotel with few outdoor seating. The service was slow and appeared under staff. The quality of food was just ok. Nothing to sufficient to say. I feel a typical hotel type of food tasting. However, when you have a good server with a good smile, then you know everything could change. The table is closed to each other which you can heard other people discussion.

Service fantastic. Fun, great suggestions. Food was worth the trip too. Definitely do again. Evelyn was great.

Such a nice stop on our Nash trip! Evelyn served us and was great!! Thanks so much!!!!!!!!!

Excellent service by Paul! Very accommodating and professional. Great food and service!

Kirby the bartender was amazing. Great drinks and pulled out a guitar at end of night and sang a great song!

We didn't know this was inside a hotel. It was the Marriott. The place was great. We loved the ambiance and they even had live music. The food was delicious. My firmed had a half chicken with mashed potatoes and I had a spicy chicken sandwich. It wasn't spicy and that was perfect for me. The service was outstanding! Evelyn was so nice and so much fun to chat with. We wished we could have stayed longer. Plan to visit again the next time we are in town. Oh, the prices were really good for the quality of food. Highly recommend!

Tandy is amazing, her laugh and smile are tantalizingly I would definitely come back to Central Bar next time I'm in Nashville

Food was great, fair and tasty, Evelyn our server was the best .

Cute little place to grab a drink! My boyfriend and I stopped here to meet friends that were in town. The service was fast and the drinks were good. I ordered a greyhound and was super impressed. There's a paid parking garage next to the hotel and some free parking in from the the restaurant and retail spaces across from the hotel.

Central Bar is a wonderful, friendly restaurant and bar. Randy is a pro bartender and works hard to keep everyone happy. Kirby Lyle is the singing bartender that brings energy and joy to the restaurant. Marriott is lucky to have this restaurant in Nashville providing exceptional customer service.

Kirby Lyle played a song for my friend and I. Amazing bartender, amazing presence. Will come back.

Food was great- we had the green goddess salad with chicken, half chicken, and burrata bruschetta. We came in right at opening for dinner on Saturday, so it was quiet. Evelyn was our server and made sure we got everything we needed. Valet parking for restaurant patrons was validated, which a nice bonus.

What an absolutely abhorrent place. I would drag my undercarriage through half a mile of broken glass before I visit this establishment again. By far the worst experience I have had since the day I exploded my hamster in the microwave. The chicken was not bad. If only it hadn't taken 7-10 business days to arrive. Over all this place stinks. P.S. The mints suck