French Quarter Cafe
Nashville, TN 37206
Phone: (615) 227-3100
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 5pm-3am
Editorial Review for French Quarter Cafe – by Jonathan Flax
In Short
French Quarter Cafe complements its Cajun cuisine with some of the best blues and Southern-fried rock in town on its two stages. The lower level features theme events like writers' nights, while the ample upstairs stage features everything from swing and Americana to house bands. Four suspended TVs provide post-meal distractions. The venue is exceedingly laid-back, with Mardi Gras-like decorations year-round, and the relatively early start to the live music caters to Nashville's early-to-bed, early-to-rise weeknight crowd.
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Insider Tips
When to GoJack Scott's writers' showcase is at 10pm Thursdays and from 6pm to 10pm Fridays. Mike Mayo hosts another writer's night at 6pm Mondays.
On the MenuWithout a doubt, the Cajun-style po'boy served on authentic French bread "from the Gambino Bakery in New Orleans" is the house specialty. Try it in several varieties: fried red fish, alligator (when in season), oyster or hot sausage.
User Reviews for French Quarter Cafe
02/21/2009 Posted by Dennylaffs
Bad food, high priced......not open on stated nights...flip a coin before you go...rude owner and bands on steet corners sound better...try that scam elsewhere Denny
Pros: 2 Blocks away from better places
Cons: they charge you admission to at overpriced bad food
11/04/2007 Posted by jessicasdadsings
Ok folks, this is one of the HOTTEST venues for live music in Nashville!! I can't believe this place! The acoustics are AMAZING!! Over the past few months I've been there 3-4 times to see some freinds of mine play, The Jon Grisham Band. If you have not seen these guys, you are missing out.....and Dennis, the owner who is also the sound man, makes them sound even better with his professional sound board work!! The ambience is great with dim mood lighting and the menu is worth a try as well. If you want authentic cajun food without having to travel to Louisiana or the Mississippi Delta, you need to get your butt down to The French Quarter Cafe and check this place out. It's a restraunt so all ages are welcome. On some live music nights there is a small cover charge but it's WELL worth the minimal fee to enjoy some of Nashville's finest live music and great food too! HIGHLY RECCOMENDED!!!! GREAT job Dennis!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
Pros: Great live music, acoustis are amazing, awesome food, good service
Cons: parking
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