Stompin' Grounds Restaurant Nashville

the iced peach tea here is a game changer. Super refreshing, perfectly balanced (not too sweet!), and made with real fruit — you can literally taste the difference. And the burger? Juicy, flavorful, and stacked just right. Honestly puts most fast food joints to shame. The bun was toasted just enough, and the ingredients felt fresh, not processed. It’s the kind of burger that actually leaves you satisfied without the guilt. Plus, the service was top-notch — friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell they care about what they’re serving and how you’re treated.

This coffee shop was clean and bright and made a great affogato! They had a variety of offerings- cold case, baked goods, coffee, gelato. There was no wait and the people were very kind and efficient.

Very overpriced for the quality of the meal composition. Decor and environment were great. With tip spent $54 and basically got scrambled eggs with some mushrooms, overcooked potatoes slices and three pieces of lettuce with a cold pressed juice and tea.

Service was absolutely outstanding! Emily B is an asset to this establishment!! Great recommendations and conversation- she did not steer me wrong with the burger and sweet potato fries. Yes, it is a hotel, yes things are expensive, yes the burger was amazing! The chicken tenders had too many tenders in them for my taste. I remove them properly to breading and it seems this was a step that wasn't properly done. They could have been frozen? Either way, when pulling them out you have to ensure all are out. The fries were standard house cut fries. Something was "grainy" in the spinach artichoke dip. This is something easy to make - not sure if it was overheated- but the final result was not a nice texture. They did take this off our bill.

We enjoyed dining at this establishment, which immediately impressed us with its refined, pleasant atmosphere and top-notch service. Although we were slightly surprised when the lunch menu came out before noon, it was hardly a deal-breaker. While I might contest the claim that the grapefruit juice was "freshly squeezed' as most would understand the term, it probably was at some point, but certainly not upon order. This seems to be a local norm, as we've encountered it before. Where the venue truly shined was its Big Stomp Burger—a culinary masterpiece featuring a juicy patty, perfectly balanced flavors, and a pickle that delivered the ideal finishing bite. Even the fries were exceptional, making it hands down the best burger we've had in the city. The Music City Bento concept is also a win, offering a smorgasbord of options, but a word to the wise – stick with items made-to-order if you want to savor the true essence of their culinary craft. Despite these minor imperfections, our overall experience was genuinely enjoyable, and we'd certainly consider a return visit.

Excellent! We had coffee from the shop first, and I ABSOLUTELY recommend the Salted Carmel Latte (I had the iced version) - one of the best I've had. We had breakfast here as well, simply wonderful food: Shrimp and Grits - the best meal of my trip to Nashville. The rosted tomatoes and rose sauce paired perfectly. Eggs Benedict - eggs poached perfectly, hollandaise was bright and tangy, and the ham was excellent. Omelet - huge, cooked nicely, fresh ingredients, particularly loved the chery tomatoes! Stomp Burger - Good burger, great cheese sauce Staff was very welcoming and full of hospitality. A must stop for anyone who loves comfort food!

It was good, but too expensive for what you get. It’s a hotel restaurant so it’s not unheard of to have expensive options, like this but it isn’t a place a local would visit, even though they do validate for parking. The food was pretty to look at, the waitstaff was phenomenal— friendly, helpful, attentive, and professional— the food came out SO FAST, but still, the food wasn’t good enough for the price point. My total came out to $29 before tax. But after tax, a $6 tip for the waitress and $4 for valet, it was $40+ for lunch . All I got was a bento box entree and drip coffee and there wasn’t any leftovers … For the food: - Salmon was fine , but smaller than expected, kinda fishy (not bad just not as high quality as expected), and pretty plain. - Carrots were magical. Seriously the best part of it. Absolutely insane get the carrots if you’re a root veggie person. - Cucumber salad was highway-robbery. It consisted of maybe a quarter of a cucumber w/ not even 2 halved cherry tomatoes (literally 3 little halves) , with a teeny tiny dollop of sauce underneath … not worth the money. Definitely should have opted for double carrots. - The roll was a cafeteria roll. - Drip coffee — was a totally find cup of coffee , but $6 for plain black drip coffee is wild!! I’m sorry what !?! It was a fine experience overall bc I had a $15 coupon, but the coffee and cucumber salad made me feel like I had literally been robbed. With so many places with AMAZING food in Nashville, for equal or less money, I wouldn’t ever really recommend it to anyone unless they were staying at the hotel.

This was my 2nd time bring family to do this! Love Love it! Its a great experience and great people! Drew did amazing!

We stayed at the JW and had breakfast at Stomping Grounds at the hotel. We had great service. I thought the poundcake French toast sounded amazing! I ordered it and it was beautifully presented, but the taste was eeh.. kinda dry even with maple syrup. I had cottage fries (like round potatoes) as a side and they were really good. We went back by for a late lunch at 3 pm and it was sadly closed. The lounge was also closed. Keep this in mind if visiting on a Friday. We ended up eating at the airport.

This was our first date spot over four years ago, and I'm just super glad to say that despite the upgrade in seating and overall look from the restaurant since we last visited, the service was still stellar. The food tasted great (I strongly suggest the shrimp & grits. Extremely delicious, and a perfect southern brunch meal). Bottomless mimosas (C'mon, can't go wrong there), and the way the staff went out of their way to make sure my wife (who was celebrating her birthday) felt loved and appreciated, really took the cake (Pun intended)! Bravo, Stompin' Grounds, we won't wait so long to come back.

Pros: Nice open space Pretty ambiance Located downtown in the JW Marriott (convenience for tourists) Cons: No free parking, street is best option nearby Long wait (there were two other tables while we were there on a Sunday at noon) Food is mid Food & drink: I asked for a vanilla latte, which wasn't on any menu (no coffee was) and it was overly sweet. My bad for asking for something not on menu. Didn't know the price, ended up being $7. The breakfast burrito was $18 - overall flavor was fine but nothing stuck out minus that it looked and tasted like velveeta was melted over it. I LOVE cheese and this tasted cheap, especially for an $18 breakfast dish with no sides, unless you count the avo. Overall, nice place but wildly expensive for what it is. I wouldn't go back as there are so many delicious and more affordable spots around.

The service here was exceptional! Everyone was kind and the valet went smooth. The restaurant was very clean. Four stars due to the lackluster weekend brunch menu. It needs at least a pancake or French toast dish.

When checking in for a weekend stay at the JW Marriot, we were given breakfast vouchers for Stomping Grounds since the Executive Lounge is not open on the weekend. The vouchers said they were for a continental breakfast, which turned out to be for their nice breakfast buffet. The bountiful buffet features fresh fruit, oatmeal, scrambled eggs, bacon, a choice of breads, yogurt, and sweet rolls as well as other items. It also included coffee or tea. If you don't have a voucher, the charge for the buffet is around $27 per person or you can order off the menu. The buffet provided a satisfying start to the day so we were not hungry until dinner. Our serve on both days was Emily who was very efficient and pleasant. She was even able to remember the type of tea my husband drank and that I liked my coffee with cream. Sure, it is not the cheapest breakfast in Nashville, but for a hotel such as the JW Marriott, the price is average. The bright and airy dining area also makes for a pleasant experience. The only thing that I might suggest for the buffet is to move the toasters for the bagels and breads to the end which would help the line to flow better when there are several people in line.

Ehhhhh, underwhelmed. The service was very slow. The food was mid. Not impressed by this place. Above average prices for no reason. Just convenient because it's in the hotel and it was pouring rain. The flatbread was good though.

The service was great, the food (and breakfast buffet) was one of the best (quality wise) that I've had in a long time. I'm a Nashville Native who travels often, and I'm glad to say that JW's breakfast at The Stompin Ground was great quality & delicious! The ambiance is the same at any hotel restaurant.

I came to the restaurant for lunch and liked it! I had the Music City Bento with Chicken Katsu, Roasted Seasonal Vegetable, Farro, roll and cornbread. I couldn't decide between the roll and cornbread and the waiter was nice enough to bring me both (the cornbread was the better choice). I absolutely loved the Chicken Katsu. The breading was crispy, the chicken was juicy, and the sauce had just the right amount of sweetness to perfectly round out the dish. I thought the farro was well cooked and I liked the sauce and vegetables it came with. The roasted vegetables were good but nothing special. I really liked the cornbread which was moist and on the sweeter side, and thought it was much better than the roll. I was pretty full from all that and felt it was very reasonably priced for what I got. My date had the chicken and avocado sandwich which he thought was juicy and well made. My only qualms about this place is that parking is a bit challenging. The lot across the street is expensive, but thankfully we found some affordable street parking a block away. I also tried calling before coming so I could ask about the parking situation but no one picked up a which was a bit disappointing. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the food here, especially the Chicken Katsu and would consider coming back just to have that again.

I truly love the fried green tomatoes here! Also, they sell gelato and it's deee-licious! The service is courteous and relatively prompt. The ambiance is perfect for whenever you want to eat and chat. In other words, the music is not overpowering, the seating is very comfortable, and it's not usually crowded.

Breakfast was fantastic. Avocado toast was packed full of flavor, omelette was good size and full of fresh ingredients, you can tell they're freshly prepared. AND the potatoes that come with breakfast meals, order an additional side, they're incredible!!! The space was bright and comfortable, highly recommend.

We stopped here for breakfast. It's located inside the JW Marriott. We ordered American breakfast and avocado toast and everything was delicious. Orange juice was fresh. I appreciated chef sending us complimentary yogurt with fresh blueberries before we placed our order, that's so thoughtful! Service is great too!

So nice to have this restaurant downstairs from the hotel rooms! Our server Delion was amazing, he was so kind and really on top of everything! The food was so tasty, highly recommend the avocado toast and I even had a fresh pressed juice that was so delicious!

Every restaurant at a JW Marriott is always incredible. The food, service, and ambiance...... Stompin' Grounds put a stop to that!! We arrived at 11:01and was informed that breakfast was over. The waiter gave the lunch menu. After looking it over, I ordered the music city bento. The waiter told me that's not available. So I ordered a chicken sandwich. The fries were cold and they got another order wrong. Would not send anyone to this place!!

Avoid at all costs. If I could give 0 stars I would. Poor service. Poor food. No one in the restaurant and had to wait for 20 min for chicken fingers for my daughter. When they came they were so burned she couldn't eat. Staff indifferent and don't care about you.

Great Brunch. It's a bit expensive at $32 but hey... it's pretty good and what do you expect for the JW Marriott. Breakfast Buffet was $33 + $9 for an Omelet cooked to order. The staff was friendly and the Coffee was good. I'll return for sure.

Food was amazing but definitely very pricey. Coffee at the Market was great! Definitely recommend the avocado toast with ricotta. Ambiance was good but quiet because it's at the base of a hotel- very cute though! Service was good.

Recently stopped in for breakfast and we were seated after a reasonably short wait. Food and beverages were great, service was a little slow, but they were busy. Definitely recommend the Eggs Benedict and the Bloody Mary!

If you're going to auto add a 20% tip, I shouldn't have to stare at dirty dishes for 30 minutes

Staff knew it was our anniversary lunch and helped us celebrate. Food was superior but the real treat was the dessert tray. Unbelievable!

THIS PLACE WAD ABSOLUTELY AMAZING THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL THE STAFF WAD THE KINDEST STAFF IN NASHVILLE it's a hidden gem. We came for my friends birthday, they brought her out a birthday treat with a candle and sang. They also gave her a hand written birthday card. Truly so kind. We are so impressed and recommend everyone come

I broke my own cardinal rule of never eating at the hotel restaurant. I had been eating breakfast there so I figured dinner should be fine but I was wrong. My pulled pork sliders were possibly the worst thing I'd ever had. It was almost as if what they put on my plate was the leftover burnt scraps. The sweet potato fries were cold and over salted. My mother's dish came out over cooked and too tough to chew or even cut. She reordered wings. She checked multiple times with the waitress about how they were prepared and the sauce on them. Well the waitress gave us wrong information. It was a sauce that my mother specifically said she doesn't like and was assured it was not. She didn't eat that either. My sister had a poke bowl and she was very happy with it. At least one person was satisfied from their meal. Management was good though. She came over, offered us all gelato, and took the bad meals off of our check. Was a bit of a bummer as it was the last restaurant we ate at on our vacation. The waitress told us this was a new menu they were testing out and that could have caused the issues... I don't know.

Meh. If you're a Marriott Platinum member or higher, you can have the brunch buffet here for free when you stay here on weekends. In which case, it's fine for being free. The atmosphere and decor are great, there is fresh fruit (I liked that there were raspberries and pineapple) and Oui yogurt, and pretty good cinnamon roll bread pudding. However, the regular price for adults is $24 - a total rip off. At that price, I'd expect real scrambled eggs. But instead, there were powdered eggs, limp bacon, and biscuits with tasteless gravy. Side note - the pastry case I photographed are part of the takeaway coffee counter, not part of the buffet. Lastly, We arrived at 10:30 as a party of two. We were made to wait 10-15 minutes despite there being many open tables available. So, if your meal is complimentary, go ahead and have breakfast here. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

Stompin was definitely best place to eat in Nashville, loved the food and atmosphere! For first time in Nashville I got in love with this place! Barbara the server was amazing! thank you

Wow! We live locally and decided to try it because of Burger Week, but will definitely return! We have dined at Bourbon Steak a number of times and stayed overnight at the JWM but never tried Stompin' Grounds. The food was amazing - my husband had the bento box salmon with the garlic potatoes & carrots and I had the special burger with delicious sweet potato fries. Those corn muffins & jam were so good that we purchased an order to go. And we ordered the quinoa bowl to go for dinner with chicken & avocado which will nicely complement our leftovers. The cherry on top of it was the service! The hostess (Saquinia -sp?) was so friendly upon arrival, Natasha was very attentive checking on us and last but not least, our server, Pearl. What a "gem" she was - delightful to chat with and our order came out PERFECT - (and I know I am difficult because everything is special order with me!). Kudos to the kitchen also! We enjoyed our lunch and will definitely be back - bonus that the hotel offers free valet for dining. Everyone (valet, lobby greeters, etc.) working at the hotel was very friendly and the property has been well maintained. Thank you for making it a great experience!

Got take out from the counter here twice and it was pretty quick and easy. Coffee was good but they really over do it with the flavor pumps (even sugar free tasted like candy). Their breakfast sandwich was good and their bagel was decent but not really toasted and they have you put on the cream cheese yourself. Overall fairly priced for the area and was quick and efficient.

Absolutely HORRIBLE service and squally crappy food. Do not go here. Ordered breakfast and waited 30 min. When I asked the server...who was totally non existent...she said it was going to take a lot longer to get food. Went to over priced buffet and it sucked

This is a restaurant inside the Nashville JW Marriott. As far as hotel dining goes, Stompin Grounds is a pleasant surprise. Open kitchen, modern looking space. The service was quick and friendly. The Hot Nashville Caesar Salad is great. I added shrimp and it was nicely cooked.

Such a pleasant surprise! Firstly, we got a Saturday brunch reservation 20 mins before, lol. That is CLUTCH for last minute plans and serious hunger ;) Secondly, our server, Emily, was TOP NOTCH! She took care of us like a pro and had the BEST personality. She made our entire brunch perfect - from start to finish. Thirdly, the food was sooooo very good. Hubby had the steak and eggs and I had the Greek omelet. He devoured his steak and I loved the flavor in the Greek omelet! Honestly, anything with feta cheese, spinach, and onions will make me happy (hahaha). Not to mention, the egg whites made me feel super healthy ;) Their house potatoes are really tasty and round out the brunch nice and "heartily." Even the pastries and yogurt were fresh and delicious! Had we not been so full, we may have had to try out their delicious desserts and ice cream ;) Other guests seemed to like their Bloody Mary and mimosa bars as well. It's in the JW Marriott hotel, so it may be kind of a "hidden gem" to anyone outside of the hotel. Now that we've found it?? We'll definitely be back. Five stars!

Great place for a quiet business breakfast or lunch. Quiet, clean, quick service. Great food.

Restaurant is located in the JW Marriott. Seems to be struggling with staffing during Covid. From order to meal being served was about a 45 minute wait. Staff wasn't great at early communication on kitchen backup issue and management was just ok on addressing it (basic message was ' this is what happens when we're busy on the weekends). Gave it a chance since I'm a Titanium Elite Bonvoy member and it was included as a stay perk, but probably would avoid this restaurant until they've got a better handle on staffing.

We live in Downtown, Nashville and decided to try the new brunch that Stompin Grounds is offering on weekends. It was AMAZING! Everything is offered a la carte and a complementary pastry/sweets buffet is included!! I tried three of the desserts and they were all delicious. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken Benedict and my husband ordered the Smoked Brisket Chilaquiles. Both were unbelievable! We were practically licking our plates. The service was on point and exactly what you'd expect from a restaurant located in an upscale hotel. Ammo, our server, was so wonderful and Virginia, the restaurant manager was sure to stop by our table to check on us to make sure everything was perfect. I skipped the build your own Bloody Mary bar but will 100% be back for that next weekend! This place is a must if you know what quality food tastes like!

Do not go to breakfast here.. we went on Saturday and the food was just plain awful. Ordered omelets.. it took 30 mins the omelets appeared to be Pre cooked and then they added the fillings and tried to reheat it. Service was non existent .. try milk and honey right around the corner

Beautiful restaurant. Went for a breakfast with my husband and three young boys. My husband had an egg skillet and the kids and I had pancakes and bacon. Everything was yummy and the server was so nice and accommodating. Definitely recommend!

Appearance is fantastic and the way the hotel is set up makes it a very inviting place. Service: Attention: 2 stars Speed of service: 1 stars Follow up: 4 stars (mngr said something ) (Example: my server was walking around sweeping up and folding napkins during lunch rush) Food: Presentation 4 stars Taste 4 stars Correctness 4 stars Speed 4 star Quality of cooking 3 stars (burger was two temps) (ordered burger with fondue sauce on the side) I would come back

First time eating at this restaurant located in lobby of the JW Marriott hotel downtown Nashville. The hotel is very nice and the decor carries through to the restaurant which is very nice. Unfortunately that's where the experience stops for me. I want to talk first about my server. She wasn't rude but she also wasn't showing that southern hospitality. For example, I asked for a juice that was on the menu and as I'm asking she takes my menu away and says no sorry were out of the ingredients and walks away without offering a substitution. I mean they had orange juice, just offer something else if your out of something, don't just walk away. You know I don't think it's always fair to judge places on an individuals service but unfortunately servers are the frontline to a diners experience. Now for the food. My wife and I ordered omelettes. When I received the plate I immediately noticed they used fake eggs for the omelette, you know the kind that places use to cheaply mass produce omelettes. You can always tell because the color is so perfectly uniform and there's all these bubble holes in the egg. Why is the flagship hotel of the Marriott using fake eggs?. I mean you can get real eggs on a cruise ship and think about how many people are getting served daily on the ship. The fillings for the omelette and the cottage fries were mediocre at best. Good orange juice though. All in all just not what you would expect from a JW Marriot. I hope others find this review useful. I personally will not be back, there's just so many other better options in downtown nashville to explore.

Cute coffee shop at the front of the restaurant has pastries and a few breakfast options like yogurt and quiche. They also have multiple macaroon flavors. The lattes are good and service was quick.

Not super pleased with this place. Was feeling a little onery/irritable and felt a cup of coffee would wake me up and get me going for the day. Nope. Coffee was bad. Super watery. Chocolate croissant was ok, but on the mediocre side. The price was the worst part. 10 bucks for a cup of drip and a croissant. It better be good. Well if I wasn't already far out the door and on my way I would have asked for a refund. Nice place. Nice employee. And if you're looking for a place with no line this would be the place for you.

My parents and I were here for their Thanksgiving buffet this year and really enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere is very welcoming and comfy, while also being stylish. The staff were all very helpful, gave great recommendations (especially on dessert) and provided prompt, friendly service. The food itself was very good - I've probably never had turkey or ham that succulent and delicious in my life (sorry, Mom). The only downside was that many of the side dishes (even the ones in the heated containers) were cold. The carrots and green beans would have been great had they been at least warm, but the temperatures detracted from their appeal. However, the desserts - in teeny form - were just what you want after a large meal. Tiny, individual bites of many different things. And smooth coffee to go with it all.

I recently visited Nashville and stayed at the JW Marriott, which is a beautiful hotel by the way. We ate at Stompin Grounds for dinner. Walking up, it looks like a coffee shop because there is one attached to the entrance of the restaurant, but turn left and the actual restaurant is there. Beautiful decor. White subway tiles, large ceramic lights and Carmel leather booths center the space. I ordered the Poke bowl WITHOUT THE POKE (TUNA), ALL VEGGIES. A gave the Chef a fist bump when Inleft because he did such an awesome job of accommodating my plant based request, which was to add veggies to the bowl. The bowl had so much flavor, I loved it!!! Maybe there will be a NEW menu item soon. Just remember, it came from my idea, ha! See pics.

My husband I came here after doing goat yoga with shenanigoats. It's done monthly at the JW Marriott and you get a $10 voucher for brunch. They were offering both a menu and a buffet when we went around 11am. We chose the buffet which included our drink and a dessert buffet. The offerings included bread and bagels, pastries, eggs, potatoes, fruit, cheese, olives and meats, oats, cereal, pancakes, and sausage/bacon. Everything was delicious and fresh. You can see the kitchen and the cooks are pumping food out. The dessert bar was super cute and we highly recommend the tiramisu and the fruit pastry. Our server had a trainee with her and both were friendly and prompt. Such a fun way to start the morning.

Slow service, I asked for their bahn mi sandwich. They were going to serve the display that has been sitting there for hours. Not fresh... shocked they would do that for the prices they charge. Lattes are not made as you would think should be at a good coffee shop. Too bad, thought this was going to finally be a good coffee shop at a hotel. Disappointed

So it's been 55 min sitting here and still have not received food. Tables that arrived well after us have already eaten and left. Waitress keeps saying 10 more minutes. Without a doubt the worst experience ever Avoid this place like the plague. It's awful

Just simply good for us to enjoy a wine dinner. Good foods. Decent service. Friendly staff.

Beautiful restaurant. The food was okay. The service was bad. It was very empty (maybe 4-5 other tables tops). The server assistant was pleasant and refilled our water several times. Kept saying that our server will be with us "soon". Our server never came so the manager took our order. 10 mins later our "server" asked if we had ordered yet. He was apologetic but didn't offer to help us with anything else. When the food finally came out our burgers were not cooked the way we had asked and it took so long that we were afraid if we said something it would be another 30 mins. Getting the check took way too long. We were really looking forward to eating here... Sad that we probably won't be returning.

Additional comments: Thank you Chris for commenting on my review. It is great to know that a business cares enough to read and consider comments made by customers. Correction - there were three in our party. Myself, and my married niece and nephew.

Excellent omelet. I liked that they served it with a little mixed green salad on the plate. Coffee mugs weren't warmed and the coffee got cold as soon as it was poured into the cold cup. Pleasant comfortable atmosphere.

Service and food were the worst I've ever had in Nashville. I got the pepperoni pizza and it came out cold and nasty. Looked like they used Kraft mozzarella cheese on a pizza they tried to charge me $15 for. I sent it back as soon as the waitress finally made her way back to the table. The fries were fine, but I paid $11 after tax to eat fries I could have gotten at Burger King. Will never recommend this place to anyone. No one at my table was pleased, it was a horrible experience and I will never go back.

Great place for brunch. After you eat, indulge with the fresh pastries. I would have given it 5 stars but the waitress seemed a bit put out by our special requests.

Great little coffee shop near the gulch, Union station and the arena. Features home made gelato.

This restaurant was new and had delicious food and great service. The food and drink selection was great and the service was even better. It's decorated nicely. I'd definitely come back and recommend to those visiting! The gelato at the end is definitely worth it too! They scooped it in the shape of a rose which was amazing.