Fine dining in Nashville is abundant, and there are world class restaurants with gold star service throughout town. Whether one desires steak, seafood, sushi or even a show—here are some top restaurants to make a reservation at for an elegant culinary experience in Nashville, TN.

Bob's Steak & Chop House — 250 5th Avenue South

This gem is located downtown in Omni Nashville Hotel and gives guests a five-star experience that makes it a top fine dining establishment. Bob's Steak & Chop House boasts some of the tenderest prime steaks, fresh seafood and flavorful chops in the state, and their extensive menu is complemented by an award-winning wine list. To boot, they have extremely knowledgeable sommeliers to assist patrons in choosing the perfect wine to pair with their special meal. With extensive off-menu vintages also available and complimentary valet parking, this is dining at its finest.

Skull's Rainbow Room — 222 Printers Alley

Since 1948, Skull's has been celebrated as a premier dining and entertainment establishment in Music City and has hosted legendary artists such as Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. While it may be challenging to imagine a restaurant that features burlesque performances and live nightly jazz music as a fine dining venue, that is exactly what Skull's Rainbow Room is. The critically acclaimed menu crafted by Chef Gannon Leary has once again captured an OpenTable Diner's Choice Award for 2018. The mixologists at Skull's have also earned the establishment a reputation as the best craft cocktail bar in the city.

Virago Robata Grill and Sushi Bar — 1126 McGavock Street

This MStreet legend is the premier fine dining restaurant for exotic Asian fusion and sushi in Nashville. Virago is nationally acclaimed for fine service, masterfully crafted dishes, creative mixologists and sixty-plus sake labels. The sushi here is perennially awarded accolades as the best in city. Virago also receives nods for their innovative interior design with secluded booths, an intimate lounge and a rooftop terrace with spectacular views. Weekly deals include Maki Saki Monday for half price sushi and two-for-1 sushi and cocktails. Sundays sake and wine are half price by the bottle all night.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar — 2525 West End Avenue

With some of the finest service and steaks in town, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is a top place to go in Nashville for a first-rate dining experience. Wine lovers will appreciate the extensive list with more than 100 selections by the glass and a nice menu of special vintages by the bottle. Fleming's ages their steaks a minimum of 21 days and they are flavorful and so tender a butterknife cuts through. Indulge in the restaurants weekly promotions such as Discover Dinners and Discovery Flights to experience the best of food and drinks at Flemings. Menus change seasonally, so there's always something new here.

Tin Angel — 3201 W End Ave

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Those looking for a romantic and quiet place outside of downtown to partake in a fine dining experience should head to Tin Angel. A Nashville staple for more than 20 years, Tin Angel specializes in Mediterranean fare but also offers dishes driven by French, Latin, Italian and modern American cuisine. Using local, organic and sustainable sources when creating their menu, Tin Angel takes pride in providing fine table service in casual, intimate atmosphere. Favorites include the crab cakes, shrimp tempura, and the bacon-wrapped black Angus filet. They even offer gluten-free options and free valet parking. This is an ideal place for special occasions and even large groups can be accommodated.

Fine dining options in Nashville are plentiful, but hungry diners looking for first-rate food and service can't go wrong with these top choices.