Ellington's
Printer's Alley, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Ellington’s is worth considering for a polished downtown Nashville dinner when the room, hosting style, and smart-casual setting matter more than a highly specific cuisine brief. It is a stronger pick for special occasions, private dining, or pre-theater plans than for a spontaneous meal built around a known signature order.
About Ellington's
Ellington’s is a Nashville venue with a smart casual dress code.
A Nashville option best planned around confirmed basics
The clearest planning detail for Ellington’s is the smart casual dress code. That makes it a reasonable fit when you want to look polished without treating the outing as formal.
Because the public information here is thin, Ellington’s should not be framed around a chef, signature order, seasonal menu, private room, terrace, hotel setting, or particular style of service.
Book with questions, not assumptions
Smart casual is the right dress lane: polished enough for a planned Nashville outing, not formal enough to require overthinking.
For broader planning, the Nashville restaurants guide is the better starting point if cuisine, price, or a specific neighborhood matters more than the limited details available here. If the visit is part of a wider trip, pair the venue search with the Nashville hotels guide, the Nashville bars guide, the Nashville wineries guide, and the Nashville experiences guide so the choice fits the rest of the outing.
Planning details
- Location
- 401 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219 (4th floor)
- Reservations
- Book on Tock
- Website
- ellingtons.restaurant
- Phone
- 615-988-7333
Venue details
Ambiance
Mid-century charm with a stylish, elevated atmosphere; indoor and outdoor seating and skyline views contribute to a polished, celebratory feel.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Prix fixe
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2019
Signature Dishes
- Ceviche Trio
- Smoked Chicken & Gnocchi
- pork chop
- banana pudding
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 401 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219 (4th floor)
Planning details
Location
401 Union St, Nashville, TN 37219 (4th floor) · Directions
Also consider
Where to book if Ellington’s is not the right fit
For a downtown meal with more of a classic celebration signal, book Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Nashville. For a livelier restaurant-first alternative, try Church and Union Nashville. If the plan is more drinks-led than dinner-led, Sinatra Bar & Lounge is the cleaner match.
Restaurant context
How Ellington’s compares in downtown Nashville
Choose Ellington’s when the priority is a composed hotel dining room, easy booking, and a setting suited to hosted meals. NADC Burger is the more casual call when the night is about speed and low-friction comfort rather than service polish. 417 Union is the more practical downtown alternative for a familiar, everyday meal with less occasion energy.
For a higher-spend celebration, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Nashville is the clearer splurge if steakhouse theater and a more defined luxury format are the point. Ellington’s is softer and more flexible, which can work better for mixed groups but gives less certainty for diners who want a classic big-ticket restaurant experience.
Church and Union Nashville is the stronger cross-shop for a downtown dinner with more restaurant momentum, while Sinatra Bar & Lounge is the better fit when the evening leans lounge-first. Ellington’s sits between those uses: more structured than a bar plan, less defined than a steakhouse or high-energy downtown restaurant.
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Comparison snapshot
Against NADC Burger and 417 Union, Ellington’s is the more occasion-ready choice, mainly because of its Fairlane Hotel setting, fourth-floor room, terrace element, and private dining option. Those peers make more sense for casual value and lower planning pressure.
Against Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse Nashville, Church and Union Nashville, and Sinatra Bar & Lounge, Ellington’s is less about a sharply defined dining category and more about controlled hospitality. Pick it when conversation, smart-casual ease, and hosting logistics matter.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Ellington's?
Book ahead if your plans are tied to a specific date or group.
Is Ellington's good for a special occasion?
Ellington's may work for a planned Nashville outing if the smart casual dress code fits the occasion.
What are alternatives to Ellington's in Nashville?
Other Nashville options to consider include Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Nashville, Sinatra Bar & Lounge, 417 Union, NADC Burger, and Church and Union Nashville.
What should a first-timer know about Ellington's?
Go in with the confirmed basics: Ellington's is in Nashville and has a smart casual dress code.
