Stock-Yard Restaurant

02/26/2008 Posted by nesportsfan

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

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02/04/2008 Posted by wantmymoneyback

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

01/14/2008 Posted by HossPete

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. The waiter was attentive, but then forgot our appetizer. My wife's meal came out five minutes before mine, and mine was overcooked. The waiter then asked if we still wanted the appetizer we ordered. When I said we did, he took my plate (recognizing my rare steak was overcooked) to get a new steak, then took my wife's plate as well, even though she didn't ask him to and had a fork in her hand... ten minutes later, the manager arrived with two new plates and the now-cold appetizer. Meanwhile, the bar was filling up and we ate with pepole's backsides bumping our table as the overflow from the bar crowded our table. This made any sort of conversation impossible. The bill came to close to $150... the prices are WAY too high for what we got. Ambiance was lacking and service was attentive, but not terribly detailed. Overall, I think a better meal for a better deal can be had just about ANYWHERE else in town. We won't be going back - the "status" of saying we ate at the Stockyard isn't enough to justify overspending for that type of treatment. The food was good, but not THAT good

Pros: Steaks were tasty. Lots of free parking

Cons: Ambiance is lacking, prices are WAY too high for what you get.

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01/04/2008 Posted by djf7141

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

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11/19/2007 Posted by kathyturner

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

11/19/2007 Posted by mzmillennium04

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.

11/12/2007 Posted by dubuas

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).

11/12/2007 Posted by mgibson1241

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

08/19/2007 Posted by wineguy924

Great meal, excellent service, enjoyable time! Bring your checkbook! We had a steak special a rib eye, bone in with cajon seasonings. The steak was a little undercooked for medium rare but was very very good. We also had prime rib which was excellent. We had very good service with Ray. He made an excellent wine recommendation. Personally, I think it was good but a bit overpriced. The menu is ala carte. One of the best steaks i have had but also one of the most expensive.

Pros: excellent food

Cons: Quaint interior is well.... quaint

05/22/2007 Posted by poorboy0

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