Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
700 Old Hickory Blvd, Brentwood, TN, 37027
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Address :
700 Old Hickory Blvd
Brentwood, TN, 37027 - Phone (615) 425-7240
- Website https://brentwood.firebirdsrestaurants.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Garage
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Zach R.
I signed up for yelp because of this place. Have you ever been Really, really hungry? I was tonight and asked my wife to get me a simple chicken and cheese quesadilla on her way home. About an hour later just before I nearly gave in and made myself a grilled cheese she arrived with the chicken quesadilla that I had been dreaming of. Much to my disappointment the slimy quesadilla was jam packed with nothing but beans and onions( my least favorite things). It was burned on several sides and I faintly saw one sliver of chicken amidst the oozing slop of a mess that was this crapazilla. As I sit here steaming eating the edges of a grilled cheese that I had to make, I wonder, what kind of restaurant can't make a chicken and cheese quesadilla. Not a good one I say.
(1)glenn s.
awesome food. great atmosphere. kinda pricey but worth it. lunch crowd but fast. nice upscale but casual. very welcoming.
(5)Penelope B.
This restaurant has gone downhill recently. We used to be regulars here and love the fact that it's convenient to home. But the last few visits have been disappointing, from watery cocktails to the signature BLT salad (which used to be wonderful), it just didn't measure up to the old standard. I hope they can correct the lapse in quality soon because we miss our favorite neighborhood spot.
(2)Anthony B.
Absolutely amazing lunch experience. Pricing is excellent and the food was worth more!!!
(5)George E.
We had the steakhouse burgers and the lobster&spinach Queso , OMG its to die for. Had the creme brûlée cheesecake and it melts in ur mouth.service excellent and Mjr stop by making sure all was ok.
(5)Stephen N.
Had a entree mixed greens with toasted pecans (really toasted, not sugar-coated) and a bowl of the house chili. The dressing on the salad was light and did not hide the taste of greens. The chili came garnished with diced red onion and a handful of cheddar cheese on top, neither of which were listed in the menu. If I had not been in a hurry, I would have sent it back. Condiments such as these need to be listed on the menu so that they rejected during ordering or presented on the side. Also, the chili had beans in it. I know that there are two camps with regard to beans in chili, but restaurants need to be up front about which camp they are in: beans or no beans. Regardless of what your home recipe is for chili, beans in restaurant chili are just cost-cutting filler. In looking at what other diners were being served, my guess is that this is a full-plate restaurant: big plates with heaping mounds of food. Almost every table had at least one diner with an adult beverage in front of them. While what we had was good, it looks like there might have been better choices on the menu. Service was attentive without being intrusive. A manager-type person came by the table to ask about our dining experience and once to bus the table. You don't often see a manager backing up the wait staff. I would come back when I had more time and a hungrier disposition.
(4)Dan Z.
The Good: Had the salmon for lunch and it was exceptional. They made to order and it came out just as I asked. The Bad: four different staff asked to take away our plates within five minutes of each other, no exaggerations.
(4)Kelly F.
Average food with good prices. The food tasted very processed and not fresh. The ribs were too salty. The bread was just OK. Best item was the Parmesan mashed potatoesNice atmosphere and good service.
(2)Simon C.
Snooty staff - really bad first experience. Went back a second time and the food was good, but priced as if it were amazing. It's a date night place for people with money to blow. They won't be getting more of my cash after the experiences with their staff. Can't say that I recommend this place which is unfortunate because its conveniently located close to where I live.
(2)Jackie B.
Blown away by this place! Had excellent customer service from the hostess to our great server, Austin. The bread they serve is delicious, and the Spinach Salad was excellent - chopped spinach, tomato, mushroom, hard boiled eggs, pecans, bacon, all evenly tossed in balsamic vinaigrette. I got the sirloin. it was cooked perfectly, and got port mushrooms as my side. The sauce for these mushrooms is soooo yummy. The filet mignon was perfect and so was the ribeye. But what stood out the most was the fried spinach, as mentioned in other reviews. Definitely get it if you can! The mixed veggies are super fresh and tasty. We ended our amazing meal with the big daddy chocolate cake. The owner/manager also came around. This place is great and I definitely recommend it!
(5)Neema C.
We had Blue Cheese Burger and French Dip with mushroom. My husband gave his burger a four star but I loved my French Dip. The food was cooked perfectly. The waitress was very attentive (she almost took my plate away when I was still eating ). The decor and ambient were awesome. We will come back for sure.
(5)Regan A.
I have had the pleasure of eating here about 5 times over the past 7 weeks. Every time has been great! The service, cocktails and food are always consistently good and this makes it my "go to" whenever I am in town! Well worth a visit for lunch or dinner....enjoy!
(4)Kina M.
I will definitely be returning! The atmosphere is perfect, the food was cooked perfectly (I ordered the Filet Kabob with Grilled Veggies and Mashed Potatoes), and drinks were tasty. Customer service was great from the moment you are greeted at the door to the time you leave.
(4)Bob M.
Grown up longhorn steak house. Ok the drcor is new. There is an outside seating(the exhsust from old hickory is stylifing) The bar maids znd servers are a great looking bunch The food and wine is ala long horn. Maybe best for young business and singles.
(2)Shannon M.
The best staff ever! Food is wonderful and the atmosphere is amazing. Try the double black diamond martini you won't be disappointed.
(5)Joshua F.
A bit pricy, but totally worth it for a good meal. The filets are delicious, and there's lots of options to choose from. The double black diamond martini is a must!
(5)Sergio A.
Great happy 4-6:30 $5 dollar drinks fantastic deal. The manager was great even though we got caught in a rainstorm and our server was amazing.
(5)Helen B.
I'm so impressed. This place is so great in everything, food, service and the ambience. Very classy and kind a pricey but it's worthed
(4)Tanya Y.
Great service. Delicious food! We enjoyed the mahi mahi very much. The key lime pie was fantastic. Looking forward to our next visit to try a beef dish. Convenient valet parking available.
(5)Michelle N.
Brentwood was IN NEED of a classy place with 5 star service and 5 star food. The food was so much better than we expected. We tried drinks, salad, fresh warm bread, fire wood filet ( cooked perfectly and delicious ), shrimp with key lime butter (great ), delmonico steak ( some kind of rub that was awesome ), loaded potato ( was LOADED and HUGE ), port mushrooms were just SO GOOD, and we ended with the carrot cake that comes not only with icing but caramel sauce that was just heaven. Add to that our server who was so helpful and kind, a manager that cares about his customer's experience, and staff that is attentive. SERIOUSLY good service. All Staff & THE KITCHEN - WELL PLAYED.
(5)Stefanie M.
This would be a 1-star review if it weren't for our sweet, knowledgeable bartender, Angel. She was so incredibly helpful with descriptions and suggestions of everything on the menu. She was great! Now on to the 1-star stuff. - Ordered a Caesar to start - Sesame salon was fishy, swimming in sauce (it was actually good sauce), mashed potatoes were gummy and the fried spinach was impossible to pick up with a fork. I'm still not sure how you were supposed to eat it. The two pieces I picked up with my fingers were so salty I had to ask Angel if I was on hidden camera because it was all so horrible. - Hubby got Delmonico....words cannot explain. Maybe 7-8 oz. after being cooked, minimal seasoning (menu boasted some type of Chile rub which was barely there) and au gratin potatoes which were borderline crunchy and not even remotely memorable. - Returned salmon and got a side Caesar (oh, did I mention we never got the first one?) and coconut shrimp. Both arrived in good time and were fine, nothing memorable. The only reason I will ever need to return to this restaurant will be for the ambiance...just drinks, no food. Every ledge I looked at (bar and bathroom) had a good layer of dust, we had fruit flies because of the infamous pineapple jug and the food just did not match the décor or prices. I remember visiting one of the very first restaurants they have in Durham, NC about 12 years ago when it first opened and I remember being blown away by the food and service. Now I am feeling like they have turned into an Applebee's with very beautiful décor. :(
(2)Cori W.
Great food and fast service! Love the atmosphere, warm and cozy. Fish tacos were some of the best I've ever had. Would definitely dine here again.
(4)Cary B.
My wife and I have eaten here 4 times over the last 4 months. We have been the during lunch and dinner. We have always had a great service and excellent meals. I usually get one of their burgers which are wonderful. Last time we were there we tried the onion ring as an appetizer and they were some of the best I have eaten anywhere. Coated with panko bread crumbs. I had the baby back ribs which were fall off the bone good. My wife has tried the coconut shrimp and their salads. All good. We plan to go back tonight for dinner. We do a weekly date night so we go to a lot of different restaurants. Give it a try if you are in the Brentwood area.
(4)Rick B.
Restaurant is nice and you think, wow this should be pretty good. Unfortunately the food is just mediocre and certainly not worth the upscale prices.
(2)Bill P.
I'm glad we didn't bring the kids. We were there over two hours. Being a Saturday and busy, you know waiting for your food may take longer, which is fine. But after over thirty minutes, the manger came by to visit our table. He informed us that the Filet was not "prepared to his satisfaction" and for that reason it would be "seven to nine minutes". It turned into fifteen to twenty. The food was great. I would recommend the port mushrooms. During the dinner the manager again visited our table. He checked on the food and offered us dessert at no cost. Two hours is too long, but we'll give Firebirds a second chance because of the food and professionalism.
(3)Hart P.
I was really excited when we decided to eat here. Unfortunately, it did not live up to expectations. Walking in you get a view of the bar. It is a work of art and worth seeing. I am just not the kind of person who takes photos everywhere. We were seated in a booth in the dining area. Nice and comfortable. We were looking over the menu when we realized we had not seen a waiter for drinks, probably a 5-10 minute wait. More vexing was the number of waiters who were standing by the open kitchen and not circulating in the dining area. 1 soup and 1 salad to start the meal. The chef has added potatoes to the corn chowder and the potatoes overwhelm the corn flavor. Ordered the pepper crusted steak, medium. It arrived at the table and only took one bite to decide to send it back, steak was well done. Not even any pink in the middle. They prepared another steak but by then my spouse had finished her meal. For the prices they charge. This should not have happened. By the way this place is 3 dollar signs for dinner
(1)Ryosuke U.
Second time eating at this place while traveling through for work. My coworker and I were seated very promptly by the hostess and was served relatively quickly. Our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice and a good place to have a business dinner or a date. The appetizer spinach dip was good and the steaks we ordered were cooked the way we wanted. They have a pretty good beer selection as well so overall we were pleased with the food quality. The food prices are on the higher side (compared to a chain restaurant steakhouse) but with the ambience and food quality, I can live with that. Will definitely be back. Good to take family, coworkers, customers, or a date.
(4)John H.
I have read many mediocre reviews but I must say that my experience was great. Im thinking that maybe the peices were too much for those with bad or mediocre reviews. However I will definitely be back. The bar is great too.
(4)Clay W.
Strengths: Great decor on the inside. Neat bar with the lights behind the bottles. Valet service. Friendly staff. Good wine selection. Delicious bread. Opportunities: Waiter had to look at menu multiple times to answer questions. Summary: Great steaks. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Naeveah O.
So glad we finally tried this restaurant! I was a little skeptical due to mixed reviews but was pleasantly surprised with great service and decent prices. Crab cake appetizer has a delicious slaw and mango sauce. I would order this as a meal it was so good. Fiancé ordered ribeye with loaded baked potato and finished every last bit. He also ordered a pecan green beans side that's was just ridiculously good (I had to steal a few). I ordered the prime rib with loaded baked potato and it was huge. I don't think it was as good as Stoney River but still really good. We also ordered a love of carrot cake and slice of crime brûlée cheesecake to go but haven't tried it yet since we're just about to leave the restaurant. Will update later on how the desserts were!
(5)Katie H.
If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Have to say I would rate this among my top 5 restaurants in Nashville. Holy crap this place holds its own with the way more expensive places in town. Ambiance was top notch, beautiful decor. The bar when you walk in - and the wall of wine - are gorgeous. Comfy booths. Stacked stone. Lodge-like with elegance. The steaks we had were cooked perfectly. Manager Jon came by our table and took the time to ask our opinions and answer every question we had. Then came the service. Austin was fantastic. He walked by several times making sure all was well - visible and available but not intrusive. This would be a perfect place for date night, a business dinner or really any occasion. I will be returning soon and often! Trust me, give this place a try. You'll be glad you did!!
(5)Diana O.
A friend refer this place and the food was delicious. Had a great friendly waitress. The fried spinach tasted better then expected. The menu a bit pricey but for the location i can see why. The food took a little longer to come but overall a nice date night or girls night out to eat at.
(5)Tothany B.
Okay so I went back for the smoked wings and once again they did not disappoint! This time I ended the fabulous food session with the "Big Daddy" chocolate cake and oh my my my I'm in love all over again! As a self claimed chocolate connoisseur, this cake is moist and very rich. The chocolate god's smiled on me and my good friend tonight. Lol
(5)Karen G.
Welcome to the Neighborhood! I'm so excited to have a new place to go in Brentwood. Its stylish and trendy with a good vibe. They're still working out a few kinks but I have to say that Firebirds is going to do well. They're happy hour is an amazing deal with $5 appetizers and discounted drinks. The menu look great and I can not wait to try it all. I promised to write a review every time I go.
(5)Anne H.
Love the atmosphere. Decent cocktail menu and wine selection. Some of the food items are overpriced. Liquor pours are short. Overall it's okay
(3)Joanthan O.
We went to the bar on a Friday night at 9pm. Bartender was more interested in cleaning up than serving drinks. It was really unfriendly.
(1)Nancy B.
We started going to Firebirds about a week after it opens and fell in Love right away. Bentwood has long needed a nice upscale steak/seafood restaurant that has great food and great service. All we really had before was Mere Bulles on south side and Long Horn which is mid scale at best. We like it so much since the 1st visit we now go at very least once per week. The location is a tad busy outside but don't let that distract you as they have valet and plenty of private parking.They do take reservations as well as walk ins. The decor is very nicely lit for lunch and very romantic for dinner. I particularly like the stone wine wall. Speaking of wines Firebirds has a very nice selection from a good price point up to a moderate price point from both bottle and by the glass. I find the wines wonderful and the staff very helpful in offering tastings to try one if you cannot make up your mind. I Love the white SB Kris myself while my fiance' enjoys the Kim Crawford red Cab. They do offer happy hour I believe 4-6 during the work week w/ several inexpensive smaller portions of food like fish tacos and burgers. The 1st time we visited when they first opened I had the Colorado salad w/ grilled chicken.This has fast become my favorite salad for lunch there and they have a dinner portion.This salad is really no more than the price of the prices of the full salads at California Pizza Kitchen or Cheese Cake Factory but w/ a much classier environment and wait staff. I think comparable to J Alexander's or similar. My Fiance' Like Firebird's steaks best. He often has the New York strip or the Filet. He's very particular how his steaks are done. He wants them done medium well and not butterflied! I love my steaks med-rare they always get them right and they always come by to make sure they are done to perfection for you. I saw one complaint on here Honestly I've been to this place probably 25 times easily in the last 6 months, I live out here and It's like she went to a different place b/c I've never ever gotten bad food or bad service. It's amazing. If it's not they ask you within a short period of time after you get your meal, you can express yourself then and I am very sure the mgr would make any adjustments. He's always been out there visiting tables and very hands on when we are there-Every time we are there. Maybe the price was what they didn't care for idk but Hey it's Brentwood and it's classy. The wait staff is very professional and very sweet. They are very attentive and they have gotten to know us now. Jefferson is the mgr there. He always is out on the floor asking us how our meals are, if there's anything we need? He doesn't just do this for us-This is what he does,I've watched him. He makes all his customers feel special. If it's not right he will make sure it's right, but I tell you the food there is awesome so I think you're going to love it. We've tried the salads, the chicken tortilla soup is awesome! It's a tad different than most places it has a drop of sour cream in the middle of it so if your up for trying it, it's amazing, but if you don't care for sour cream ask them to leave that out. We've had the steaks, the coconut shrimp I've tried & loved over and over! The port mushrooms as a side we always get them w/everything : ) The spiced green beans also good. The sweet potato fries very good, The pecan encrusted trout yummy! That's One of my favorites! One more thing do not leave without trying the chocolate flourless cake. It's a perfect ending like chocolate butter that melts in your mouth. I was wrong this is the last thing They have a few flavored coffee drinks for after dinner desserts too so if you're feeling full or watching fat grams these are super too and they are Not skippy with the alcohol ask for a side of the house whipped cream w/ one yum!! Enjoy!
(5)Kim W.
Not bad. Definitely a welcome addition to the tired Brentwood restaurant scene. I sat at the bar, service was fine, not exceptional. The smoked chicken wings were delish, and a decent wine selection.
(3)Mike M.
This place is so convenient to where i live. I would have given it 5 stars but i feel as if the pricing is a little high. But honestly the food and service have yet to disappoint, and there pineapple martini is on point!! I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the area!!
(4)John M.
In spite of my less than sparkling review, this place will do well due to location and hipness. Décor is nice and shiny so the young, hip group will love it. The older, wiser group ( I include myself here) think $11-13 cocktails to be ridiculous. Server was very good! Nothing negative to say there. Started with the ahi tuna appetizer. Unfortunately, while seared perfectly, the flavor was lacking. The highlight of this app was the small salad they gave with it. Not a bargain at $14.75. Not even worth $10 in my opinion. I expect fish, from an establishment of this "caliber" to be flown in at least on an every other day basis for freshness. Heck, a local burger establishment near the house does this. The sirloin my wife had was decent and cooked well but lacked flavor The chili rubbed Delmonico, again cooked well, but lacked flavor. How is this possible when rubbed with chili? The superstar of the meal for me was the scalloped potato side. They were delicious. Verdict? 1 app, 2 glasses of average wine and 2 entrees equaled $88. I don't have an issue paying a premium price for a premium meal but this is Longhorn fare at best. Save your mediocrity and go to local places for better meals at lesser or at worst, equal pricing.
(2)Tim B.
These last couple weeks the restaurant has seemed to take a huge downfall in the service staff. The food has remained to be good but not consistent. I've also seen a lot of new faces which may be the reasoning of downfall. It seems they cannot keep their employees happy which is turning to customers being unsatisfied. I've also not seen my favorite server Austin in the last couple weeks and will not be returning anytime soon.
(2)Precious M.
I had the opportunity to eat here last night. The atmosphere was great and waiter was nervous but professional. However, the steak was over cook, but the lemonade was great.
(3)Stephanie N.
Dan is the best server! Best happy hour ever! Fish tacos are awesome! Brentwood needed a place like this.
(5)Michelle R.
We have eaten here several times and have enjoyed it very much!!
(5)Mark D.
Trendy chain restaurant (like J. Alexander's) with food that is good, but not spectacular. Went here during it's opening week and the service was actually pretty good even though people were being trained (I think every server was working and .there were like 3 managers on the floor as well to "put out any fires"). We would return to this place.
(3)John W.
I went with my wife and liked the decor food and service. A manager even checked on us. Both of us liked our meals. What surprised us was how good the fried spinach was. It melts in your mouth. We will go back just for that alone.
(5)Andrew S.
We used to eat at the Firebird's in Memphis all the time. So excited they have brought it Nashville. Love their BLT salad and their bread.
(5)Laini B.
Firebirds customer service is really great. They read my review and responded with a gift card for me to try them again. I am looking forward to trying them again.
(5)Deborah H.
Seriously overpriced with below - average food. Waitress really tried to get us to order an entire bottle rather than 2 glasses of wine. ' Same with appetizers, sides etc. Husband and I had been looking forward to a nice night out after the snow and ice were gone. We will not go back.
(2)Catherine D.
Such good food and the great cocktails too. Their quesadilla and their steaks are great! Yummy!!!!
(4)Sandi H.
I really want to like this place and give it four or five stars. I certainly give them five stars for the choices available on the menu and for the efficiency and friendliness of the staff. The service is great. Their food preparation is also spot-on.....I have tried many things on the menu, and every item was perfectly prepared. That being said, for the price, the flavors are lacking. Nothing seems to be seasoned nearly enough. The only food item I have tried (and I've tried seven different menu items) that I wanted to have a second time was the portabello sandwich. For the cost, the flavors lack the 'wow."
(3)Rebecca P.
This was disappointing. At these prices (dinner), things should be much more enjoyable. While greeted by the hostess and seated immediately, there was almost a 10 minute wait for our server. We started with water, lemonade (nice, not to sweet), the grilled chicken corn chowder (tasted like potato soup with corn tossed in ) and a nice mixed green salad. At that point the server while walking by remembered to ask us if we wanted bread. Bread is tasty with a cornmeal crust. Then our main dishes came. Mine was very nice chicken pasta. Nice kick to the flavor. However the other dinner was a steak dinner. The green bean side was nice. The steak was sent back., they cooked a medium steak to well done. Second time was better, but as it had not rested, juice left the steak once it was cut. Other notes, wait staff is standing around in front of the kitchen (highlighted by kitchen lights), waiting. Yet, my water was only refilled 3 times and crumbs were never brushed from the table during the meal(mine or others). Disappointed by this restaurant. Unsure if we will try it again.
(2)Andrew W.
We had the burgers - they were good, but not as good as Burger-up. The waitress could have tried. I felt like I was there for her convenience. The manager stopped by, didn't introduce himself, said "I hope everything is OK", and walked off before we could reply. Hmmm. Do you all really care what I think? I don't think so.....
(2)Gwen K.
Stylish, lively new restaurant on Old Hickory in Brentwood. Friendly staff, but slow service! We tried this on a recent weeknight. The atmosphere is very noisy, mostly because of its open floor plan and the fact that it was crowded. We had the salmon, which was good, but our dishes were not initially delivered at the same time! Because of the confusion and long wait time, the manager comped a dessert, which was nice of him. There were lots of servers milling about - it just felt kind of chaotic, but that could of been because we were seated in a middle table that felt kind of like "Grand Central Station." It was also a bit expensive ($20+ per meal). I think the place has potential, once they get some of the service kinks worked out, but for the price, we prefer a quieter environment where we can talk.
(3)Shelby B.
The food is amazing. Great atmosphere. However, we sat in the bar area and the service was absolutely horrible. Not one time did our server offer to get me another drink, and she never even stopped by our table so I could ask for it myself. She took our order and we didn't see her until after we were long finished with our meal. She didn't check on us one time. I had to flag down other servers to get a dessert menu, and then for our check. I'd love to return for the food, but will probably opt for take out next time.
(3)Sandy C.
Date night, feeling like steak and eating close to home. I had been thinking about BrickTop's in Cool Springs, where I'd had an amazing peppercorn steak a couple weeks back, but this was closer. First stop: hostess station. She makes a frowny face and explains that they have a wait list of 35 minutes. I say no problem, is there someplace we can sit for a drink while we wait, looking over at a bar area to her right. She looks behind her, lifts blinds on the windows (it's night time), and again with the frown says the patio is full. Then she asks if we want to be put on the wait list. I say, again, yes. She gets our name, and again I ask if there's somewhere we can get a drink. And this time she says yes, anywhere in the bar area. Okay. In we go, have a seat, and a waitress is immediately there to take our order. But almost before she walks away, we get the text that our table's ready. We explain to the hostess that we have a drink order on the way, and she says she'll take care of it. A separate hostess seats us, and we explain the drink situation to her as well. She too says she'll take care of it. A few minutes later, our dinner waitress comes over and asks us for our drink order. We explain for a third time. She asks whether we want a separate bill for the drink order and the meal, I guess code for "Do you want to make sure you've tipped the other waitress"? I say it would be easier to just add it to our dinner check if that's okay, and she says yes, and asks what we ordered. After a bit, two new people come to the table, each one bearing one of our drinks. I guess it's because my dirty martini must be poured into my glass in front of me. A few minutes later, the original waitress from the bar area comes by and drops a bill on our table. Okay, I guess there's been some lack of communication, and we'll settle up. So, out comes the credit card, which is weird because we're just sitting down to dinner. Our dinner waitress comes by after a bit, looks quizzically at the check, and says she's already added our drink order to our bill at our request. So, we can put the credit card away, then, I ask? She says yes, and takes the bill away. This is turning into a complicated evening. I'm delighted to see a peppercorn sirloin on the menu, because I'm still thinking of BrickTop's. I order the steak rare, and I get the obligatory explanation of what "rare" means. Why do some restaurants do this? Can't you assume people know what they want? We are asked if we want bread, and say yes. Takes some time, but another server wanders by with that, looking a bit confused. Maybe most people don't accept the bread? When my steak comes out -- yet another server -- it's a rather sad looking affair in the middle of a gigantic white plate. The steak is about a half inch thick, and I can tell by looking at it that it's not rare, but I'll be okay if it's close enough. I take a bite from the edge, and no word of a lie I felt like doing one of those spit-it-into-your-napkin moves. Peppercorn crust is great, but it seemed to also be encrusted in salt. I cut into the middle of the steak, hoping that it's just the first bite's proximity to the edge, but no, it's just as bad, probably because the steak's so thin. BTW, it's also medium. Waitress comes by quickly to ask how we're enjoying our meals, and for only the second time in my life, I say, "This is not good." Now, I have had not-good meals before, but politeness usually keeps me from saying so. But this is the only thing on my plate (should have noted before now a pleasant caesar salad preceding the steak), and I don't want to eat it. She apologizes and asks if I want something else, and I'm thinking, "No, I want this, only edible." So I decline, and she walks away. About a minute later, the last of our entourage visits the table -- a manager type who asks how we're enjoying our meals. I explain that I'm not, and he whisks the steak away to try again, which I appreciate. "Medium?" he says, looking at my dish. "Rare," I say. Meanwhile, my husband is engaged with a a pasta and chicken dish that he finds equally bad, but I tell him only one of us can complain at a time because I don't want us to seem like that awful couple. I taste his dinner and he tastes mine -- he agrees mine is inedible, I think his is edible just not good. Second steak comes out, slightly less salty and cooked closer to rare. Bottom line is, you can't cook a half-inch steak rare, and a sirloin steak should not be cut that thin. The waitress explains that they hand-cut their steaks, which makes me think someone should get fired. Looking around us, we see lots of happy folks with meals in front of them that looked good, so I think the uneven reviews of this place on Yelp are probably accurate -- can be good if you order the right thing. I prefer less of a crap shoot when I go out, though. The waitress did her best, and I appreciate that we were not charged for my meal, without any request on our part.
(1)Marc H.
I flew into Nashville for a meeting and was looking for a good spot to have a nice meal and this place fit the bill. The tortilla soup is awesome with a good portion and a lot of chicken. I also had the fish tacos which were very tasty with a nice creamy mayo and a bit of cabbage for extra texture. The price seemed a little high for lunch but, the atmosphere was nice and the staff was very friendly.
(4)Leslie W.
My boyfriend and I tried this restaurant on a whim one night, and it left us speechless it was so good. He loved their steaks so much he tries to go twice a month. Our waiters were perfect up until time for the check, but it was over looked since our meals were so amazing. I had an extraordinary plate of steak kabobs with a side of the most wonderful mashed parmesan potatoes. Every bit of my meal was perfect and filling. I even asked to take home another side of mashed potatoes to enjoy later. High in price, but high on my list of places to revisit.
(5)Nazanin R.
Great service, yummy food, although I went there in the afternoon it was very dark inside which was not expected! Not many choices on the menu and also on the pricy side! Overall a great place for friends gathering or maybe a date!!!
(5)Mark M.
Woohoo!! A nice place in the neighborhood. This place just opened this week, we went for lunch. Here are the first impressions. 1) Its very nice inside. A very nice bar. Beautiful furnishings. A wine wall. Nice outdoor seating. Its a lot bigger inside than it looks outside. 2) Waitstaff was attentive and there were a lot of them. Great service. 3) Menu choices were good. Lots of interesting items on the lunch menu. 4) How did it taste? I had a ribeye steak sandwich. Which was cooked very very well and had a great grilled steak flavor. Not salty or over seasoned. A really nice cut of meat on a nice buttered bun. I had a salad called a BLT that was delicious as well. I had tater tots which were good, but had a slight chemical flavor that I put down to new frying oil. Nothing I wouldn't order again. 5) Price? Reasonable for the food. On the high end for lunch (about $21), but damn, it was a nice ribeye steak! And a salad. With bacon. With good ice tea. The manager was very visible and at one point helped clear our table. The service from everyone was just great. I can't wait to try it for dinner. It looks like a great steak house menu. Looks like a fun happy hour menu at the bar too, with nice cocktails and bar appetizers at reduced prices. Welcome to the neighborhood Firebirds! I am glad you are here.
(4)Michael T.
My wife and I were able to try this restaurant on the first night of their soft opening, and it was excellent. The carrot cake with the salted caramel sauce is over the top. This is the best restaurant in the Maryland Farms/Brentwood area now.
(5)Bryan B.
I went to try this place when it first opened as I'm always excited when something new pops up near my house. First the staff and our waitress were very nice. The place is stylish kind of like a J Alexander's. Food is almost there but I think for the price point I've had better. Worth a try, the lemonade is great as well as the bar!!
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