Char Restaurant

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Modern Steakhouse with a Southern Soul

Char Restaurant sits inside The Vertis building in Nashville's Green Hills neighborhood, operating as a Southern-style modern steakhouse that takes equal pride in its USDA Prime and Choice cuts of meat and its fresh seafood. The combination earns it a place among the more complete dining destinations in the city — a fact recognized by Wine Spectator, which granted Char its Award of Excellence, a mark of a thoughtfully curated wine program worthy of the table.

What's on the Plate

The steakhouse menu spans the full arc of a proper meal: ribeyes and filets from the grill, fresh shrimp and crab claws from the seafood side of the kitchen, and home-style sides meant for sharing. Gallery images confirm the range — lamb chops, onion rings, a croque, French toast, and pecan pie all make appearances alongside the prime cuts. Brunch runs on weekends and brings its own personality, with dishes like French toast joining the more substantial options. Lunch is served daily, dinner nightly, and a kids' menu keeps the room open to families.

The Lounge and the Music

One of Char's more distinctive features is its lounge, where the Nashville Jazz Workshop presents live piano performances every evening. On Sundays, a jazz trio plays through brunch from 11am to 2pm. It's an atmosphere that leans into Nashville's musical identity without making a spectacle of it — the music is present but the meal remains the focus. Happy hour runs Sunday through Thursday from 3pm to 6pm in the lounge, with classic cocktails, wine, and bourbon rounding out the drinks program.

Private Dining and Catering

Char handles private events with dedicated private dining for groups and a full catering operation — useful context for anyone planning a business dinner or celebration in the Green Hills area. The restaurant is part of an employee-owned company with locations across the South, which speaks to a certain operational steadiness that shows in the consistency of the offer.