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Char Restaurant - Steakhouse in Nashville, Tennessee

Char Restaurant

4.5 (767 reviews)

3988 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215

Steak house
Restaurant

About Char Restaurant - steak house in Nashville, Tennessee

Easygoing destination offering classic grilled beef options, plus crab claws & pecan pie.

Customer Review Summary

Char Restaurant is highly praised for its delicious food and excellent service. The crab cakes, sea bass, duck, and various appetizers like PEI mussels and onion rings received specific acclaim. Several reviewers highlighted the attentive and friendly staff, with mentions of servers including Angie, Olivia, and Cedric. The restaurant offers a warm, inviting atmosphere complemented by a full bar and extensive wine list. While some dishes could have used more seasoning, the overall dining experience was enjoyable, with many guests expressing a desire to return for more. Parking validation was noted as easy, though some found parking spots tight. Several guests appreciated special touches like birthday cards for celebrations.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
5
547
4
130
3
37
2
21
1
32
Based on 767 reviews

Charlotte Blake

1 month ago

Walked in for a late dinner with no reservation. Not sure what to expect. Worth the 20/30 min wait. Angie our server was wonderful. Drinks, appetizer Crab Cakes and our main dishes were delicious. I had the Sea Bass and my husband had Duck. Would highly recommend. Neither of us were in the mood for steak but we will be back!

J. Medeiros

1 month ago

Excellent fine dining, with good soups including the Crab, Shrimp and Andouille Gumbo, spicy and delicious. The appetizers were very good. The PEI Mussels were some of the best we’ve had and the Tomato Basil is worth soaking up with the toasted baguette. The crab claws were tiny, but you get a lot of them. Very tasty. The large, full bar and extensive wine list, complement the dimly lit steakhouse atmosphere. Service by Olivia was excellent, though there was a wait for the excellent Double-cut Fudge Brownie.

Rebecca Bautista

2 months ago

I would give them a very solid 4.5. Our server was a Five. Very friendly and attentive but we also came for an early dinner so there weren't many patrons in the dining area. Pork rinds were yummy. The Farm duck was also good but we were expecting some crunch on the breast. Steak Frites were cooked at medium rare and tasted well seasoned. I wasn't a big fan of the fries though. Please note right now I am a tougher critic as I am pregnant. Parking validation was easy but man the spots themselves in the parking lot were tight. (Not at all the restaurant's fault though.) All in all my husband and I will be back to try a proper steak.

Diona Gardner

2 months ago

I visited Char with my husband on New Year’s Day for his birthday. Parking was validated and we were sat pretty quickly. It took our waiter a while to visit our table but when he did he was very polite. I marked off on service just due to timing. We had crab claws and onion rings as appetizers. Both were great. The onion rings had a nice even batter, crunchy, and lightly salted. I couldn’t decide on fried or sautéed crab claws so tried 50/50. Both ways were good but I think my favorite was the sautee. The batter on the fried was simple and did not take away from the crab flavor. My husband had lamb chops and garlic mash for his entree. He enjoyed both but did mention the lamb chops did not have the same temperature, making one taste more gamey than the other. The garlic mash lacked garlic flavor. I had the loaded potato and ribeye. The potato was cooked to perfection. The ribeye has a perfect sear but could have used a little more seasoning. I did notice fruit flies or gnats in the dining area which resulted in the occasional swatting. Overall, we did have a good time and thought it was so thoughtful that a birthday card was waiting at our table

Deonte S

6 months ago

So I booked a table for 2 and let me tell you this is a great steakhouse!!! Our server Cedric was awesome, even his jokes! Can’t complain when it comes to great steaks and service. If you’re in the area stop by for some live piano and an all around great place!!!

kindly myers

1 month ago

My first time eating here. The food was amazing and our server was above and beyond she had plenty of little jokes to make us laugh and had great recommendations on menu items.

Robby McGee

6 months ago

My friend called and suggested we eat here and it did not disappoint! We had the Onion Rings and Crab Cakes as an appetizer and they were equally amazing! My friend had the prime New York strip, which he let us taste, and his wife had one of the salads (can’t remember which one). My wife and I had the Seabass with jasmine rice, shishito peppers and grilled baby bok choy…I ended up tasting all the dishes and they were all on point. My friend says he’s never had a bad dish here, and I can believe it!

Melinda Bentley

This was our first visit to Char, and it certainly won’t be our last. From the moment we walked in, we were embraced by a warm, inviting atmosphere that immediately set the tone for a relaxing and memorable evening. The service here is exceptional—attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. The staff is eager to make recommendations and ensure every part of your dining experience is perfect. Our server, Lee, stood out with his excellent service and welcoming personality, which made our visit even more enjoyable. With delicious food and such a cozy ambiance, we’ll definitely be back!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–10 PM

Price Range

$20–30