The Standard
Downtown, Nashville
Restaurant in Nashville, United States
Book with PearlThe Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Standard is a better fit for dinner-focused occasions than casual Nashville browsing. Choose it for a downtown date, celebration, or business meal where the setting matters; compare Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges for hotel polish, Sixty Vines for a clearer wine-led choice, and Puckett's Restaurant for a more casual backup.
About The Standard
The Standard is a Nashville option for evening plans. Consider it when the priority is a dinner plan that fits its posted schedule, and look elsewhere if the group needs lunch, published pricing, or a clearly defined cuisine focus before committing.
The Standard's posted schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM, and it is closed Sunday. The dress code is smart casual, which makes it easier to plan attire than venues with unclear expectations.
Best for dinner plans with clear timing needs
Smart use case is a Nashville dinner where the host can plan around a defined evening window. With no lunch hours listed and Sunday closed, the choice is simple: plan around dinner, then compare alternatives if the schedule is tight. For another Nashville option, Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges is a natural cross-shop. Puckett's Restaurant may also be worth comparing.
Specifics such as cuisine type, menu format, pricing, and beverage focus are not provided, so do not choose this solely for a particular dish, drinks program, or tightly managed budget. If the exact style of meal is the deciding factor, compare The Standard with other Nashville dining options that publish the details you need. Choose The Standard when its Nashville dinner hours and smart-casual expectations fit the occasion.
How to decide between The Standard and other Nashville options
Use the posted hours as the main planning constraint. Monday through Thursday service ends at 9 PM, while Friday and Saturday extend to 10 PM; Sunday is closed. Confirm timing directly and plan around the available dinner window.
The main caution is information clarity. Price range, cuisine type, capacity, and detailed service format are not available, so groups that need a tightly controlled budget should compare first with venues that make the format more obvious. For broader planning, use Pearl's Nashville restaurants guide, then narrow by whether the night calls for The Standard's dinner hours and smart-casual dress code or another restaurant with more published detail.
Planning details
- Location
- 167 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- smithhousenashville.com
- Phone
- +16152541277
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Standard presents a studied, restrained dining room that prioritizes conversation and composure. The interior leans on lower acoustic ceilings, warm flattering light and a floor plan that keeps tables comfortably apart, creating a sense of remove from Broadway's pedestrian bustle. It reads as deliberate rather than austere: a serious room that signals intent before the menu arrives. Guests encounter a calm, contemplative atmosphere where the physical details—material choices, lighting and spacing—are calibrated to enhance the meal and the people at the table, making the space feel quietly elevated and purposefully composed.
Best For
This is a place built for occasions that value focus and conversation. Its proximity to the convention district and its quieter position off Broadway make it a natural pick for business dinners where privacy matters. The room's tone also suits date nights and celebratory evenings, offering the kind of restraint and polish that lifts a special meal. Parties that want to linger over multiple courses or discuss the food without competing with noise will find the setting accommodating; the layout and acoustic treatment prioritize intimate, uninterrupted dining experiences.
Ordering Tips
Start simply and let the kitchen’s precision be the focus: share a composed starter and move to one of the signature mains for a meat-forward finish. The menu highlights—Wagyu Ribeye and Filet Mignon—are natural choices for a centerpiece when you want richness and technical execution. For something to share, the Lobster Dip offers an indulgent opener to pass between the table. Given the restaurant’s serious dining approach, plan for a multi-course evening and allow time to enjoy pacing; the space is designed for relaxed conversation between courses rather than a rushed meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Opulent decor with intimate atmosphere, featuring elegant lighting and live piano music in the evenings.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Wagyu Ribeye
- Filet Mignon
- Lobster Dip
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 167 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
Planning details
Location
167 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges, Notable alternative
- Hermitage Hotel, Notable alternative
- The Pink Hermit, Notable alternative
- Puckett's Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Sixty Vines, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose The Standard when the brief is an easy-to-book downtown dinner with a more occasion-ready feel than a casual local spot. Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges is the better pick for a hotel dining experience with a more obvious luxury signal, while Hermitage Hotel suits guests who want the broader polish of a landmark hotel setting.
For wine-led decision-making, Sixty Vines is the cleaner cross-shop because wine is central to the concept. For a casual Nashville meal with lower formality, Puckett's Restaurant is the safer backup. The Pink Hermit is more useful for a lighter, cafe-leaning plan than a full dinner occasion.
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Unlock the full The Standard guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare The Standard
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Standard | Nashville | No published awards |
| Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges | Nashville | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2025 Resy Best of the Hit List |
| Hermitage Hotel | Nashville | No published awards |
| The Pink Hermit | Nashville | No published awards |
| Puckett's Restaurant | Nashville | No published awards |
| Sixty Vines | Nashville | No published awards |
How The Standard Nashville compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Standard good for solo dining?
It can work for solo dining if you want dinner in Nashville during its posted evening hours. The schedule is Mon-Thu 5–9 PM and Fri-Sat 5–10 PM, with Sunday closed.
Can The Standard accommodate groups?
If you are planning for multiple guests, confirm availability directly and plan around the dinner schedule: Mon-Thu 5–9 PM and Fri-Sat 5–10 PM.
What are alternatives to The Standard in Nashville?
For other Nashville options, look at Drusie & Darr by Jean-Georges, the Hermitage Hotel, The Pink Hermit, Puckett's Restaurant, or Sixty Vines. Compare based on the schedule and details each venue publishes for the kind of night the group wants.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Standard?
Dinner is the option here. The Standard is listed Monday to Thursday from 5–9 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM, and closed Sunday.
Is The Standard good for a special occasion?
It may suit a special occasion if the plan fits a smart-casual dinner in Nashville. Confirm the details directly before booking for an important event.
