04/24/08

highly recommended

by bellmatt

I've been going to the Family Wash for about 4 years now. It's been through some changes, but I have always had a pleasant experience there. The atmosphere is great and food is very good and healthy. Sometimes service can be slow, but I think this is because it's a relaxed atmosphere.

04/01/08

Great food in "the hood"

by lowrentcritic

First off, Jamie Rubin's Family Wash, is like Jamie. The Family Wash never tries to be, or pretends to be hip. However, because of Jamie's generous, welcoming good nature and great musical taste. It just is, in an unpretentious way. The place is casual, like you are visiting a friend's house, and the food is very good. Guinness will be back on tap this April as well as locally brewed Yazoo. Both have been greatly missed in the place, when there were some issues with the liquor license, and stupid Tennessee laws...but I digress. The camaraderie at the Family Wash is an important ingredient found in any successful neighborhood restaurants. It is a welcoming environment where I have met neighbors, made new friends and enjoyed a tasty pint and a pie. And the music is diverse & eclectic and a nod to Jamie's good taste.

• Pros: Great atmosphere & music
• Cons: No cons

12/14/07

The Family Wash Rocks!

by sleightdave

The Family Wash Rocks! I went to hear the music which was top notch and will go back for the food. It's rare that a club that offers great music also offers great food. The new chef, Greg O'Loughlin has added a totally new dimension to the Family Wash. The music has always been the big draw but now there is also the food that calls you back. The food tastes like "home". I highly recommend the Veggie Sheppard?s Pie, and the brie wrapped in filo and topped with cranberries and honey. The menu is an eclectic one but somehow it seems to a make all the selections fit together beautifully.

• Pros: food, music, staff

12/11/07

The Family Wash is the place to go to hear amazing music and enjoy excellent food.

by 3sara

WOW! What an amazing place! I am new to the area and was looking for a place to listen to good music and meet new people. The Family Wash is certainly the place. An added bonus is - the food is fantastic too! The porttions are large, the quailty superior and the prices are reasonable. The waitstaff is friendly and attentive. The Family Wash is the place to go for great music, excelent food and a place to make new friends. The Family Wash made me feel as if I was back home at my favorite restaurant. It was wonderful to feel so welcomed.

• Pros: food, music and staff
• Cons: none

06/15/07

not worth the price

by smithaaaaaa

We had dinner there last night. The salad consisted of lettuce, 2 slices of cucumber, 2 slices of tomatoe and olive oil for dressing. The over priced beer and chewy chicken in the sandwich completed the bad experience. Someone is impressed with themselves, the owners must think its cool to charge to much for not good food. I don't mind paying the price for food if its good but at the Family wash you are paying because its suppose to be hip. Big Waste of money.

• Pros: none
• Cons: not much parking, the staff had taken all but 3 of the spaces there

09/23/06

Average

by symph1

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This inviting home base for an eclectic crowd offers nourishment for the palate and the soul.

by Contributor

In Short
It may be difficult to believe this cute neighborhood joint buried in East Nashville used to be a laundromat. The cozy, industrial interior is smartly pulled together with colorful art and charming, shabby-chic furnishings. It's a perfect spot for hanging out with friends, listening to live music or enjoying a meal off of the seasonally changing menu and a cold beer. The vibe here is all about family fun.

• Pros: Funky, comfortable atmospherefriendly servicegood value
• Cons: Only serves beer and wineoff the beaten path

03/28/06

Fun place, great food

by fishwreck

I was looking for someplace in the area to try and found Family Wash on City Search. The reviews convinced me to check it out and I wasn't disappointed at all. The food was superb, the server helpful and attentive. The place is small and a bit crowded, but it's the kind of crowd where you don't mind being packed in a little tight. If you prefer some space, though, go early before the crowd arrives and the nightly music starts.

• Pros: Food, Atmosphere
• Cons: Parking

09/15/05

Pretty Good

by amylayne

Although we enjoyed our meal, I wouldn't say that the staff treats everyone like family. My husband and I had wanted to eat here for a long time. The veg. sheperds pie was very good..and certainly something that you can't find anywhere else in town. But the temp in the restaurant was about 80 degrees and our waitress seemed to have no interest in making a good impression of the restaurant. It appeared that no one was trying to keep us coming back for more. We had high expectations because of everything we had heard but ended up leaving disappointed.

06/10/05

Julia Rules

by emilykhan

The family wash is one of my favorite places in Nashville. Blonde bombshell Julia aided by her team of burnette waitresses make you feel like you are part of something special and hip. A definite home away from home. Tuesday night pie and a pint can not be beat. Rock on, Family Wash!

• Pros: staff, food, location
• Cons: unisex bathroom