Merchants Restaurant & Bar

This place was really busy on a Tuesday evening for dinner. It was hard to find the hostess stand but we were able to locate it in the back of the restaurant. The service was a little disorganized but the guy managing the place was over the top with making up for the initial poor service we received. We were sitting down for 15 minutes before anybody noticed. There was also a mixup with our order as we were supposed to get the salad first but everything came at once. They quickly rectified the situation, by comping part of the meal and also bringing a peach cobbler, which was an added bonus. The fried green tomatoes were a little too fried, but the duck tater tots were absolutely amazing. The serving was pretty large, barely leaving room for dinner. The wedge salad was pretty good and the tomato bisque was just OK. The peach cobbler was fantastic. Overall, the service was really good and the atmosphere is energetic and hopping. I would go back for sure.

Merchants is a really nice place. We stopped in for a drink and an appetizer and were impressed by the bourbon flights which we enjoyed. We also enjoyed the duck fat tots - there were a lot of tots and three dipping sauces smoked ketchup - delicious , creole honey mustard, and spicy ranch all of which were good but the smoked ketchup was really delicious. Also, at the bar we got popcorn that is flavored with ranch dressing powder - very good as well. Will definitely return.

Wanted to go to one of the traditional Honky Tonks on Broadway but ended up at this lovely place! Service was great, very friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. Particularly liked the indie rock music Franz Ferdinand, Foals etc. that was playing in the background. Weather outside wasn’t great so we stayed for a bit longer which wasn’t a problem. Can highly recommend this place and the Moscow Mule which comes with very yummy candied ginger!

Had a great meal at Merchant's with coworkers. Had a Moscow Mule and some red wine. Tried deviled eggs, spicy pickles, and the famous tater tots. Also got a Caesar salad, lobster bisque, and the roasted chicken and potatoes. All of it was good. Yes, it was a lot, but I wanted to try a lot. The tots are good but, to me, not a world famous thing. Just good. My Moscow mule came in a glass not a copper mug. But those are minor things. Not to big a deal. The staff are super nice and attentive. The atmosphere is fun. Overall, great experience and I will go back. Parking: No parking on site. Use a garage. There is one on 1st that works really well. The East Parking Garage.

If you want some awesome people watching for Broadway, a lively place for a meal with ok food, this is your place. We were fortunate to reserve a table and they gave us a front row to the stream of people outside. The waiter was good - checked in on us at a good interval. The food was not that good. Tater tots were a “specialty”. Honestly, it wasn’t something they should be known for. The sauces were good, but the tots? Nothing special. Jambalaya - same. The BBQ sandwich was dry / bun was borderline stale and even the BBQ sauce had a hard time helping. I would give them a second chance due to the really close location. Other than the location, not my highest recommendation.

I do a lot of work trips which usually translate into customer entertainment. Located right on the touristy hustle & bustle of the strip in Nash Vegas sits Merchants. Fairly popular I had to try it & booked a table in their upstairs venue. The food here was fabulous & the drinks were fairly tasty. Like other comparable places in Nashville I felt as though the overall price could have been more reasonable. Although it should go on your foodie list none the less.

We came here for date night while in town and I’m so glad we did. Their food was amazing. For an app we ordered the oysters which were beyond flavorful. Dinner was their salmon and filet, then we shared a baked potato which was HUGE. The salmon skin was crispy while the salmon it’s self was soft and juicy. The sauce had a little kick to it but the roasted potatoes balanced it out perfectly. The filet was cooked correctly and was so tender it cut like butter. The flavor of it was amazing. Will definitely plan dinner here again. Reservations are HIGHLY recommended.

First meal in Nashville and did not disappoint! We had the Thanksgiving meal, jambalaya, and tater tots. The highlight for me were the tater tots cooked in duck fat!! Cocktails were also good, especially the New York sour. Ended the meal with a pumpkin pie. Attentive & smooth service.

Great lunch atmosphere with really good food. Service was very attentive. The duck fat tater tots was delicious as was the french dip. Cheese burger was ok, still delicious but I would recommend another choice.

Broadway Bites! Merchants had great food. It was clean, quaint, and offered great dishes. We ordered their chili, tots, and burger. All great options. Shout out to Shannon for great customer service. If we are ever in Nashville again, we will definitely be back! Cheers!