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“Large group reservation in Nashville”
Review of Sambuca

Sambuca
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Tue, 3/19
8:00 PM
Ranked #79 of 2,561 Restaurants in Nashville
Price range: $20 - $50
Cuisines: American, Seafood
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Good for: Romantic, Special occasions, Bar scene, Large groups
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: near 12th & Demonbreum
Transit: The Green Line is a free bus runing every 15 min. untill 11 pm to & from downtown (but not on Sunday's )
Description: Dine. Dance. Entertain. Sambuca, Nashville's only rockin' restaurant, features a savory new American menu and a variety of nightly live music. Entertaining is our specialty! Let us host your corporate event, luncheon, business holiday party, rehearsal dinner or networking happy hour. Sambuca is the ultimate host for Nashville parties and events, with a side of live music. Sambuca is now open for Brunch Saturdays and Sundays with live music!
Reviewed June 2, 2019

I met up with ten overseas (New Zealand and Australia) family for a milestone birthday in Nashville. After reading reviews I chose Sambuca for the birthday dinner. The band was very entertaining and although I chose the main floor it made it a little hard to have a conversation. The service was very average and it was disappointing that three in our group were not able to have their selection (8pm saturday), but moreso that we didn't find out until the order had been in for 20 minutes. So it was a long slow meal. I spoke to the manager it had apparently been busy, but chicken and flat bread seemed pretty standard to have plenty of. They said they would adjust each bill, but that did not happen for all inconvenienced. Their was a loft area and I think for a large group wanting to talk, but see the band and their antics that would be your best bet.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Thank cheryl g
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Reviewed May 20, 2019 via mobile

We just visited Sambuca on Saturday as a group of 10 for my husband’s 40th birthday. The star of this dinner was our server, Mia. Upon arrival she immediately addressed and congratulated the Birthday boy and made him feel special. With 10 of us ordering drinks all throughout the evening, apps, salads, entrees, and desserts...we were likely a lot of work. Up until the end of the night (when we asked) I would have sworn we were her only table...nope! She had other tables and I was blown away. She was on top of EVERYTHING. If you are going, request her. If you’re management or the owner...promote her! She is OUTSTANDING. Seriously, probably the best server I’ve ever had and we’ve been all over. Now the music, great! The food, great! (Our favorites were the beignets, snapper and sticky toffee pudding) The drinks, great! And if all the servers are like ours, then I don’t know how anyone could give this place a bad review. Just go!

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed May 15, 2019 via mobile

My husband and I had dinner at Sambuca and were very happy with the service and atmosphere. We had the shrimp and crab dip, blackened red snapper and miso sea bass. The fish was cooked perfectly. It was nice to listen to the live entertainment and enjoy the food, and drinks.

Date of visit: May 2019
1  Thank christinekK5100MC
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Reviewed May 12, 2019

We visited Sambuca's twice during our stay as the music is very good to excellent (different shows each night). The tuna poke appetizer was excellent. The chili rubbed sea scallops, flat iron staek and pork chop entrees were excellent. The 7oz filet steak was over the top as it was so tender and tasty. The wine list is very good and priced right. Keith out server was really good as he made our dinners here very enjoyable.

Date of visit: May 2019
Thank Bill246
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Reviewed May 12, 2019

I had asked for a quiet area of the restaurant for dinner and wasn't disappointed with the booth we got. Perfect for also enjoying the Jazz music that performs at night. My husband and I decided to try the Tuna Poke for an appetizer and absolutely loved it. Cooked just the way we asked, done perfectly. For dinner my husband got beef filet and I got scallops. Both were delicious and cooked to our liking. The filet was medium rare and my scallops were sweet and not overcooked at all. Our server Kevin was friendly, attentive without being obtrusive and even though he was busy, never neglected us. The Jazz performed at this restaurant is wonderful and we even went at night after dinner in other establishments to enjoy the performers.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Thank Judith W
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