Stock-Yard Restaurant

The Stockyard Restaurant was a wonderful experience for my son's "1st Job Celebration" after graduating college. The service was amazing and the food was excellent! more

I was really looking forward to having a steak at one of the top 10 steakhouses in the country. Now I wish I had asked what criteria was used for this so-called top 10 list. The service was good, but the food and prices were both unacceptable. My husband had one of the specials, the ahi tuna. It was $40, as was the steak au poivre that I ordered. According to the menu, the steak came on a bed of creamed spinach. I would describe the amount as more of a cot than an actual bed. We each had two tiny martinis at $11 each. Having moved to Nashville from Chicago, we were accustomed to pricey dinners, but the food and the drinks did not measure up to the bill. My steak had WAY too much pepper on it, and as I said earlier, $40 is simply too much for one piece of meat and a garnish. From now on, I'll nurse my steak cravings by either selecting a much lower ranked (ha!) restaurant, or wait until I can go to Wildfire the next time I'm in Chicago. Their prices are not only more reasonable, but the menu selection is far superior, as is the quality of the food. Pros: Lots of free parking Cons: Pretty much everything else more

Stock-Yard is one of the top steak houses Nashville. It is perfect for a romantic night on the town, they also cater to large parties if you need.The atmosphere is really cool and has a historic flavor to it. They have a large selection of wines. I would recommend reservations more

The Stockyard has great food. The chef's specials are always worth trying. I had one of the best salad's ever! The building is a little old which makes it hard to compete with Flemmings, Ruth Chris, etc....but the food stands up to these others. more

Need I say more? Ok I will. First time going 2-19-08. I have been living in Nashville for 1 1/2 years now. My first thought when I sat down was how terribly musty the place smelled, like mold. The chairs were very unsteady and rickity. I knew it would be expensive, but 16 bucks for a rum coke, 19 bucks for a Tangueray gin on the rocks with olives??? Am I missing something here? Menu is ala cart. $6 dollars for sides and anything extra you order on your steak will cost you. When the waiter tells you the specials they dont offer to tell you price or the size and weight, so be sure to ask or you may be very shocked when you get your check. Specials pretty much always mean a steep price. Although the service was good when we went, on a Tuesday, there were plently of tables and we were not rushed. I don't think we will return. The bill for 4 with 3 appitizers, 8 drinks, food and dessert was $524.00 BEFORE TIP!!!! It was all very good, but I can get good at Outback. Plenty of free parking in there own lot Pros: parking Cons: priced to make the owners very rich more

After 10 years of living in Nashville and hearing how wonderful Stock Yard was, I couldn't beleive I was finally getting to go. The service was good and that was about it. The atmosphere was nothing special, the food was good, but not great, yet the price was more than I have ever paid! Surf and Turf was a sirloin (not a filet) and about 5 bites of a lobster tail...all for $70?? Way over priced. I was with 3 other people who all described the food as ""it was ok"". Beleive it or not, I would much have preferred an Outback Steakhouse steak to what I got and the price would have been a fraction of what we paid. I can't even say I'm glad I finally at least went....because truth be told, I wish I had my money back in the bank. I won't be back. Pros: None really... Cons: Food, atmosphere and PRICING more

After hearing for years how great the Stockyard was, my wife and I were excited to finally try it. We made reservations for 6:30 and were seated immediately upon arrival at 6:20. The only problem was they two-top they put us at was directly in front of a doorway, under a TV next to the bar - not exactly the romantic setting we had in mind when we booked. Pros: Steaks were tasty. Lots of free parking Cons: Ambiance is lacking, prices are WAY too high for what you get. more

I was one of a group of 12. We attended New Year's Eve after the Music City Bowl. Granted it was busy but it should've been expected. The receptionists were very curt and unfriendly. We were seated in a room with 2 other large groups that was attended by one waiter and 2 assistants. The waiter was knowledgable of the menu, friendly and attentive all things considered. The assistants seemed put off with their stone faces and unfriendly manner. The alcoholic drinks are very pricey but very small for the price, ex. $11.00 for a small martini. Many in our group were satisfied but my strip steak was tough and grissely. By this time the service had gotten incredibly slow and I was unable to send it back. A 20% tip was automatically included in the tab which was more than I would've left for the service and I'm usually a generous tipper. All in all the $152.00 tab for two was not worth it. Outback would've been a better choice. Pros: Location; ambience Cons: Service; prices more

My husband and I married last year in Nashville (2nd marriage) and we had our dinner at the Stock -Yard. We thought it was absolutely wonderfull!! The staff was excellant, the deco was beautiful and our food was delicious!! We enjoyed every minute of it. It may have been alittle pricey but it was worth every penny! I can't wait to go back. Pros: Romantic, Valet Service more

I must say that I was surprised! I recommend Stockyard as part of a concierge service with my place of employment. Finally, I took the opportunity to try it for myself. I am impressed with its decor, but extremely disappointed! My food was overcooked (so much so that it was tough and dry!). The waitor/waitresses were friendly but did not seem to personally know too much about the menu selections. I felt like they were just telling me anything because they worked there, which is fine, however I do prefer honest opinions. If the person has not sampled an entree, TELL ME. For the unbelievable prices of the entrees, the food was less than average. I could have simply gone to a regular chain because, honestly, I have had better tasting food from some of them. It was not even just my plate. I came with a party of four and the looks on their faces said a lot. They were not impressed either. One of my counterpart's steak was extremely tough. He chewed forever! Overall: We spent closed to $400 for a $50 value. Personally, I wanted my money back. They should have payed me! Needless to say, I will not be returning.... and neither will my recommendations for them. When I think back, all I can say is TSK TSK TSK... what a disappointment, Stockyard. Pros: They have valet services. The inside is beautiful. Staff is friendly Cons: Food is overrated! Chef's culinaire skills below average. Food likely to be dry. more

The Stockyard is a happening place. When you are there you have to try the steaks they are the best and a order of roster fries. The steaks are cut for a man's size appetiate. more

In town for the UK/Vandy football game. Had dinner Friday night, expecting a wonderful dining experience. My husband and I, along with the couple we traveled with, are shaking our heads wondering how this place got a reputation for being a respected steakhouse. The crab cakes and escargot appetizers were good - not great. Everything else about the evening was terrible. We ordered a 3 lb. lobster for the table ($38/lb - we had to request the price, our waitress didn't volunteer the price on anything, which made us feel like cheapskates). We actually received perhaps a 2 lb. lobster and were charged for 3 1/2 lbs. Even the small lobster had inedible claw meat, because it was undercooked.The waitress brought the lobster to the table with ONE cup of melted butter for the FOUR of us. All four steaks were overcooked, dry and flavorless. When we complained, the waitress offered dessert as restitution. We didn't want dessert - we wanted edible steaks. It didn't take a genius to figure it out. more

I will attempt to enumerate the litany of complaints that I have about dinner last Friday night. I cannot imagine how the place has the reputatin. The escargot and crab cake appetizers were good - not great - and things went downhill from there. We are not fond of having to ask the wait staff for the price of everything; it makes the customer sound and feel like a cheapskate. Our waitress recommended a 3 lb. lobster for the table, but we had to ask her the price. We were charged for a 3 1/2 lb., but it couldn't have been more than 2 lb (which, at $38/lb makes a difference). SO cheesy -she brought ONE cup of melted butter for the FOUR of us! And, she didn't show up for us to ask for more. Every steak was overcooked. The three 7 oz. filets together may have weighed a pound, which didn't matter since they were dry, tasteless, and inedible anyway. When we brought that fact to the waitress's attention, she offered dessert as restitution. She never brought the water and extra bread we requested. Our steaks were not only overcooked but cold after setting under the warming lamp while waiting on our lobster to be cooked. The lobster initially intended for our table went to the table of 8 behind us, seated shortly after we were. They received their lobster before we did, and it didn't exactly take geniuses to figure out that the kitchen held our steaks while they rushed in another lobster for us, undercooking the claw meat and ruining our steaks. I ordered a bottle of Cab for dinner ($80). The waitress recommended the evening's special Cab instead, gushing on about its lush qualities, again no price stated. So, I asked. She muttered and stumbled out something inaudible. I asked again. She finally said $310. None of the four of us will ever go there again. For $480 - before tip - I believe it's reasonable to expect higher quality food, service, concern, accountability. I shouldn't have to beg a steakhouse to properly cook a $32 filet (ala cart). more

This was my second attempt at The Stockyard Restaurant in a year. First time, everything was fantastic from start to finish. We were a group of 5. Based on the first visit, our group was highly anticipating a return. First time for many in the group of 12. Shuttle ride was prompt and courteous. Apps were great, had the Escargot, hot and just the right amount of garlic! I had the 7 oz. Filet topped with Boursin Cheese. Honestly I have done this same dish at my football tailgates with better success. Nice cut of beef, cooked properly but wasn't hot upon service. My girlfriend had the 7 oz. Filet Oscar style, again it was good but not great. This seemed to be the general feel of the table. All of us are accustomed to great dinners at the best spots in town. We were all a little let down. None of us mind paying for great food and service, the food did not live up to our expectations although our service did. Great wine list, cocktails were a little off the charts in regards to price. $12.50 for a Woodford Reserve and water, not a premium in most bars. I would return to the Stockyard if my party were smaller. Sometimes a large group makes it a little more difficult to execute the experience. Maybe I am being too picky, I am a former restaurant operator and my expectations are a little higher than some. Pros: Wine List Cons: Value vs. Quality of food more

Last week I dined with a group of seven at the Stockyard. The atmosphere was great, as was the service... at first. The server recommended an excellent wine to begin with, but when asked for a second glass, he brought a different wine. The steak was seasoned well, but it was far undercooked for a medium rare steak and chewy. The acorn squash was excellent, but the rice was far overcooked. When the meal began to wind down, the plates were cleared and we waited patiently for our server to come by with a dessert tray. Suddenly, the swarm of five servers who had swarmed around us all night was gone. We waited over half an hour without even seeing our server before we finally gave up on the idea of dessert and left... with a $200 bill for four. Some price tag for mediocre food and service to match! The most interesting part of the whole night was seeing the oldest bottle of wine in the U.S. in the lobby, a bottle of 1776 red. Stop in to see the bottle and have a look if you'd like, but don' more

Great meal, excellent service, enjoyable time! Bring your checkbook! Pros: excellent food Cons: Quaint interior is well.... quaint more

As soon as you step inside the walls of the Historic Nashville Union Stockyards you can almost feel the history. When they say best in Nashville I can clearly see why. First, the staff are extremley well verst in wines from virtually every corner of the globe. they (staff) are very attentive to the needs of everyone that enters that great building. One of the servers that i liked the most was Michael Boykins, this guy was very personable and friendly that made me very at ease. he knew alot about wines and what goes with what . when i asked him how he knew so much. He credited his managers for discussing the importance of being the best and what that means. As for the food, I had the most flavorful, tender cut of beef i've ever had that was cooked over hickory coals . My mouth is still watering. And as for the price. I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, BUT FOR GREAT SERVICE, AND UNIQUE FOOD, I DON'T MIND PAYING FOR IT! all in all anyone who's anyone sould go there I've already booked my reservation see you there! p.s. ask for Michael Boykins he'll take care of you Pros: service Cons: better make your reservation early more

I recently had the chance to eat at the Stockyard with some buissiness partners of mine what a great idea our server was extremely professional and walked us through the menu including thier daily features.He recomended a seafood platter appitisizer to start off with that was absolutly breathtaking.as we progressed on i noticed they had a very extensive wine list that had great wines from all over the world,our server had a vast knowledge of all the wines and recomended some wonderful bottles to go along with our meal.They also had some great salad and soup choices as well.As we moved on into our main course our server recomended the chefs cut wich was a 24 oz cowboy cut ribeye it was lightly dusted with cajun seasoning and without a doubt the best cut of beef i ever had we also had some center piece lobsters that the chef deshelled and declawed for us to enjoy just when i thuoght things were coming to an end the server brought out a dessert tray and a completely different menu full of conaqs,cigars,port wines and fine whiskies for after diner enjoyment.I have been traveling the country for a while and this was hands down the best resteraunt exsperience i have ever had.i would highly recomend this place to anybody and also i would recomend asking for Brian Applegate as your server he will make sure you have a true classic dining exsperience more

My friends and I just had the pleasure of having a reunion in Nashville and while we were there we took our concierge's advice and went to the Stockyard restaurant. We were definitely not disappointed. Our server was very polite and extremely knowledgable of their extensive wine list. He recommended an incredible wine from Chile that was perfect with my ""Cowboy"" ribeye. We had this huge platter of incredible seafood for an appetizer. We even had a private room in which we were able to light up cigars and listen to the Stockyard's house performer, Billy Bob. This was one of the best dining experiences that I've ever had and I'll definitely come back in the future. Highly recommend. Pros: Great food and service. Cons: It's not in my hometown more

The management of this establishment has asked to the staff to write false reviews on this website in order to limit the damage of legitimate, poor reviews. Such lax morals in business will quickly translate to your dining experience. Pros: Great service. Cons: Poor value. more