Reservations · Outdoor seating
High-energy multi-level honky-tonk with a quieter third-floor restaurant and a solid Southern-leaning menu; great for music and drinks, service and crowd control can be uneven.
Morgan Wallen's This Bar & Tennessee Kitchen delivers strong food quality and an exceptional rooftop setting with prime Broadway location that makes it a legitimate destination for live music and Southern comfort dining. However, inconsistent execution during peak hours and variable service quality prevent it from reaching higher grades—cold plates and slow tickets appear regularly on busy nights, and attentiveness varies significantly. The multi-level venue and energetic atmosphere excel, but operational reliability doesn't yet match the area's premier dining establishments.
On Broadway’s neon run, this place spans multiple floors of live bands, a buzzing rooftop, and a calmer third-floor dining room that feels like a pit stop between sets. Guests describe the scene as high-energy and welcoming, with bartenders who keep pace and a party vibe that rarely dips. One diner summed it up: "The rooftop views sold us, and the band downstairs sealed the deal." However, there are some review authenticity concerns - some review patterns are consistent with solicited or influenced feedback. The cooking leans Southern comfort with polish rather than theatrics: wagyu smash burgers, Nashville hot chicken mac, flatbreads with sweet-heat sauces, and steaks cooked right. It is familiar, a bit elevated, and priced for Broadway. Portions are generous, and several reviews call the food a notch above standard bar fare, even if occasional slow tickets and cold plates show up on packed nights. Families do best on the restaurant floor and earlier hours. A real kids menu (tendies, cheeseburger, mac) and approachable items like grilled chicken and flatbreads make it kid-friendly if timed right. Late-night honky-tonk floors skew loud and crowded, so plan dinner first, then head downstairs for the music.
Area: Tourist-heavy Broadway strip with constant music, bar crawls, and rooftop venues; lively and crowds peak nights.
Safety: High foot traffic and security presence; occasional rowdy behavior and street odors reported typical of entertainment districts.
Nearby: Steps from Ryman Auditorium, honky-tonks, hotels, and souvenir shops; prime nightlife corridor.
Available: Reservations, Outdoor seating
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