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Client dinner
Bourbon Steak
201 8th Ave S, 34th floor of the JW Marriott, SoBro · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
Michael Mina's steakhouse on the 34th floor of the JW Marriott, directly across from the Music City Center. It serves dry-aged beef and a long wine and bourbon list with skyline views.
Client dinnerPrivate roomSemi-privateViewsSteakhouseEasy walk
Fits
Rare up to 12; Rye up to 18; Reserve semi-private up to 24 (StyleBlueprint); three rooms for 12 to 24 (Meetings Today)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Call the events line at 629-208-8373 and ask for Rye for a client table of up to 18. Dinner starts at 5:00 PM.
1103 McGavock St, The Gulch · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
A polished Gulch steakhouse from M Street with a long wine list and craft cocktails. Seven private and semi-private rooms cover anything from a quiet client table to a large group.
Somm Room 14; Chef's Room 14 to 16; Champagne Room 20; Union Room 22; Chandelier Room 36; Mishima Room 70; Grand Prime 104 to 106 (Visit Music City, Nashville Guru, OpenTable)
Cost
$120+ per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book the private Union Room for a client dinner of up to 22. Dress is business casual and valet parking is free.
303 Demonbreun St, SoBro · about 7 min walk from the convention centre
Chef Deb Paquette's downtown restaurant serves bold, globally inspired plates in the Encore tower near the Music City Center. Two private rooms suit a client dinner or a mid-size group.
Client dinnerPrivate roomEasy walkSharing plates
Fits
Intermezzo Room up to 12; Encore Room 40 seated, 50 standing (own site); full buyout 120 banquet, 150 reception (Visit Music City)
Cost
$70–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 7 min from the convention centre
Tip
Use the Intermezzo Room for a client table of up to 12. The Encore Room needs a prix fixe menu, and Friday and Saturday seatings are at 5 PM or 8 PM.
403 4th Ave S, in The Joseph hotel, SoBro · about 5 min walk from the convention centre
The Italian restaurant at The Joseph serves housemade pasta, wood-fired meats and a five-course tasting menu. A private room near the kitchen suits a quiet client dinner.
Private Dining Room 16; East Wing 20 to 26; partial buyout 55; full dining room 75 banquet; with the bar 120 reception (Visit Music City); private dining room 14 seated (StyleBlueprint)
Walk
About 5 min from the convention centre
Tip
Email events@thejosephnashville.com for the private dining room. Dress is smart casual, and it also serves breakfast from 7 AM.
300 4th Ave N, Downtown near Printer's Alley · a short cab ride from the convention centre
A family-owned Art Deco steakhouse near Printer's Alley, away from the Broadway crowds. It serves USDA Prime steaks, a raw bar and sushi, with live music most nights.
Client dinnerPrivate roomSteakhouseBig groups
Fits
Speakeasy up to 12; Jeff Ruby Room up to 16; Music City Room 66 (own site); Music City Room 64 banquet, 85 reception; full venue 275 reception (Visit Music City)
Tip
Book the Speakeasy for a round table of up to 12 clients. Valet parking is out front.
1000 Broadway, in the Grand Hyatt, Nashville Yards · about 11 min walk from the convention centre
A Detroit steakhouse that opened in the Grand Hyatt in February 2026, serving dry-aged prime cuts and seafood. A private room and a full buyout cover small and large groups.
Team dinnerPrivate roomBig groupsSteakhouse
Fits
The Hideout 18 seated; semi-private 16; bar 30+ reception; buyout 140 seated, 300+ reception (own site, BizBash)
Walk
About 11 min from the convention centre
Tip
Book The Hideout for a seated group of up to 18. The bar opens at 4 PM if you want drinks first.
1120 McGavock St, The Gulch · about 10 min walk from the convention centre
M Street's Italian cucina and enoteca in the Gulch, across from Kayne Prime. The Ivy Room seats a big group together, and the main room can be booked semi-privately.
Team dinnerBig groupsPrivate roomSharing plates
Fits
Chef's Room 14 to 16; Ivy Room 44 to 50 seated, 70 standing; main dining room up to 100 semi-private (Nashville Guru, StyleBlueprint)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Use the Ivy Room for a seated group of 20 to 44. Walk-ins are welcome, but book ahead on show weeks.
410 4th Ave S, SoBro · about 6 min walk from the convention centre
Pat Martin's whole-hog barbecue joint in SoBro, a short walk from the Music City Center. Two connecting private rooms and a big beer garden suit a relaxed group night.
Team dinnerBig groupsPrivate roomCasualEasy walk
Fits
South Rutledge Room up to 40; North Rutledge Room up to 70; both rooms up to 110 seated; beer garden buyout up to 400 (own site)
Walk
About 6 min from the convention centre
Tip
Call 615-280-8041 or use the private dining form; combine the two Rutledge rooms for a seated group of up to 110.