Modern Love
Printer's Alley, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Modern Love is a convenience-first downtown Nashville choice for diners who need an easy, flexible meal rather than a high-ceremony reservation. It works better for solo dining, casual meetups, and schedule-driven plans than for a special-occasion dinner built around a chef, tasting menu, or award signal.
About Modern Love
Modern Love in Nashville is open daily from 7 AM, with service until 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and until 12 AM on Friday and Saturday. The dress code is smart casual. Think of it first as a practical, schedule-friendly option rather than a meal to book around a specific culinary point of view.
Modern Love fits a schedule-focused plan when the hours work for you.
A low-pressure Nashville choice when the plan needs flexibility
The main advantage is timing. Modern Love opens at 7 AM every day and stays open late, with Friday and Saturday until 12 AM. For a deeper city scan, use the Nashville restaurants guide, then branch out to the Nashville bars guide, the Nashville hotels guide, the Nashville wineries guide, and the Nashville experiences guide if the meal is part of a wider weekend.
Treat this as a timing-led option.
Where to look if the meal needs a clearer point of view
If your plans require a more clearly defined occasion, compare Modern Love with other Nashville options such as Church and Union Nashville, Ellington's, Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Nashville, Skull's Rainbow Room, or Sushi by Bou - Nashville @ Dream Nashville. Those venues may suit different preferences depending on the kind of night you are planning.
The key takeaway is simple: choose Modern Love for its Nashville location, broad daily hours, and smart-casual dress code; if cuisine, awards, price, or service style will determine the night, compare current options before booking.
Located inside
HotelFairlane Hotel NashvilleFull hotel guidePlanning details
- Hours
- Monday: 7 AM–11 PM · Tuesday: 7 AM–11 PM
- Location
- 401 Union St Floor 1, Nashville, TN 37219
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- fairlanehotel.com
- Phone
- +16159888511
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Modern Love sits on Union Street in downtown Nashville and reads as a city restaurant that balances approachability with culinary ambition. The dining room caters to a mixed crowd of out-of-towners and locals, and the menu’s blend of Southern ingredients with international technique places it squarely in Nashville’s progressive tier. The location benefits from foot traffic and proximity to both tourist-facing venues and more considered neighbors, creating a dining environment that feels polished without being forbidding. Overall, the room registers as sophisticated yet accessible, a downtown destination for diners who want refinement without pretense.
Best For
This is a downtown spot well suited to evening outings and casual evenings that lean elevated. The restaurant’s progressive kitchen and emphasis on considered dining make it a strong choice for date nights and nights out with friends, while its ground-floor accessibility and mix of local and visitor clientele make it convenient for after-work dinners. Groups looking for a relaxed but polished meal will find the balance between approachable dishes and chef-driven technique appealing. The program reads less like a quick counter stop and more like a sit-down dinner destination.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen’s signature preparations: the hot chicken sandwiches and flatbreads are called out as house specialties and make good first choices for the table. Dishes that emphasize Southern ingredients with refined technique are representative of the menu, so ordering a few shareable items gives a true sense of the restaurant’s approach. Consider pairing your selections with a thoughtful wine by the glass if available to balance the spice and texture of the food.
Venue details
Ambiance
Mid-century modern decor with low-slung furniture, giant windows for people-watching, and moodier lighting at night creating a retro-chic, creative atmosphere.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
Signature Dishes
- hot chicken sandwiches
- flatbreads
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 401 Union St Floor 1, Nashville, TN 37219
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 7 AM–12 AM
- Sunday
- 7 AM–11 PM
Location
401 Union St Floor 1, Nashville, TN 37219 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
For a more celebratory dinner, cross-shop Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Nashville. For a downtown night with more room character, choose Skull's Rainbow Room instead.
Restaurant context
How Modern Love compares in downtown Nashville
Choose Modern Love when ease matters more than occasion. Compared with Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Nashville, it reads as the lower-pressure call: Jeff Ruby's is the better fit for a polished steakhouse night or client dinner, while Modern Love is more useful when the group needs a simpler downtown landing spot.
Church and Union Nashville and Skull's Rainbow Room make more sense when ambiance is the point of the booking. Church and Union is better for a room with more built-in drama; Skull's is stronger for a night-out feel. Modern Love is the practical counterpoint when the schedule is tight and the meal is not the main event.
For format-driven diners, Sushi by Bou - Nashville @ Dream Nashville offers a clearer counter experience, while Ellington's is a better cross-shop for a classic downtown meal with a more defined sense of occasion. Modern Love wins on flexibility; those peers win when the experience itself needs a sharper identity.
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Compare Modern Love
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Modern Love | Nashville | No published awards |
| Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Nashville | Nashville | No published awards |
| Church and Union Nashville | Nashville | No published awards |
| Skull's Rainbow Room | Nashville | No published awards |
| Sushi by Bou - Nashville @ Dream Nashville | Nashville | No published awards |
| Ellington's | Nashville | No published awards |
How Modern Love Nashville compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modern Love good for solo dining?
Modern Love may be convenient for solo plans because it is open daily from 7 AM and has evening hours throughout the week.
What should I wear to Modern Love?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit neat and comfortable for a Nashville meal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Modern Love?
Hours run from 7 AM to 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and from 7 AM to 12 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Is Modern Love good for a special occasion?
It depends on the occasion. Modern Love has broad daily hours and a smart-casual dress code. If you want to compare other Nashville options, consider Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Nashville or Skull's Rainbow Room.
