Find romantic destinations for couples in the country music capital of Nashville. Information on resturaunts, bars and hotels.
The Hermitage Hotel is steeped in history. Named after Andrew Jackson's home, the Hermitage Hotel opened its doors in 1908 and has been host to both the famous and infamous, from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Al Capone. The lobby is very grand, having with a vaulted stained glass ceiling, Italian marble and wooden panels of Russian walnut. Amenities include twenty-four hour room service, special massage suites, tea and cocktails served daily in the lobby, and a complimentary shoeshine service. The ultimate guest suite, the Presidential Suite, has two marble bathrooms, a 42 inch plasma television, wet bar and kitchen and overlooks the Nashville skyline.
The Wyndham Union Station Hotel, built in 1900, was once a railroad station. Recently renovated, the lobby's vaulted sixty-five foot ceiling features beautiful Tiffany stained glass. No two rooms are alike yet each exudes the charm and elegance of the hotel. The hotel is centrally located to such downtown attractions as the Hard Rock Café, The Grand Ole Opry and Music Row.
For those on a tighter budget, the End O' The Bend Lodge offers a cozy cabin located in the woods along the Cumberland River. Rooms offer a fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, front porch swing and screened-in back porch. From the back porch, you relax as you watch the riverboats traveling up and down the Cumberland River.
Fine dining has often been linked to romance and Nashville restaurants offer appealing menus sure to satisfy any palate. Nashville's only Four Star, Four Diamond restaurant, The Wild Boar, is the epitome of fine dining. Yellow fin tuna, wild king salmon, Maine lobster and filet mignon can only be complimented by their incredible wine selection. This selection offers the finest wines available from over two thousand different types stored in a humidity-controlled cellar.
Located inside the Wyndham Union Station Hotel is Arthur's Restaurant. Arthur's combines southern grace with European elegance to provide a romantic setting for dinner. Arthur's offers a seven-course menu that ranges from exotic fare such as ostrich and kangaroo to seafood and steak including swordfish and filet mignon. The wine list includes blush, champagne, cognac and dessert wines.
Looking for something you can sink your teeth into? The Stock-yard Restaurant, ranked among the top ten steakhouses in America, is the answer. Besides the mouthwatering Angus beef steaks, this restaurant offers a cozy atmosphere filled with antiques, including the oldest bottle of wine in the United States. If you are not in the mood for steak, you can also choose lobster, jumbo shrimp or stuffed salmon from their seafood menu.
What could make a dining experience more memorable than sharing food dipped in scrumptious fondue? The Melting Pot offers a meal that begins with vegetables, fruits and bread dipped in cheese fondue. Beef, chicken, seafood and vegetarian entrees are available but the real treat is dessert with over a dozen chocolate sauces from which to choose.
Feeling adventurous? Zola's offers a taste of Mediterranean cuisine in downtown Nashville. Dining in one of the semi-private tent rooms provides a casual yet elegant atmosphere. Entrees include seven seeded salmon, grilled venison and grilled organic chicken breast. Zola's is also known for their award winning wines including Spanish and Mediterranean reds.
F. Scott's provides the perfect atmosphere for love with its nightly live jazz and Monday night wine tasting. Named after F. Scott Fitzgerald, the menu includes duck, Italian meatballs, filet of beef tenderloin and seared tuna au poivre.
There are several ways to end a night for two in Nashville. After a nice dinner, you and your love can stroll through the streets of Nashville on a horse-drawn carriage. Second Avenue Carriage Service carries you through the newly renovated downtown as your driver tells you a little about the city.
On Friday nights until 9:00 pm, couples can walk hand in hand through the Frist Center for Visual Arts. Stroll through the 24, 000 square foot facility to see current national and international exhibits like Golden Children: Four Centuries of European Children.
No visit to Nashville is complete with out a touch of country music. The Grand Ole Opry has been the cornerstone of country music for the last seventy-nine years. Visitors can expect to see current and future country music superstars as well as take a stroll through country music history in the Opry's museum.
If you are in the mood for salsa dancing, then the Coco Loco Nightclub is the place for you. Coco Loco has salsa, merengue and bachata music every Friday and Saturday night. Palm trees and pink neon add to the tropical atmosphere. Coco Loco specializes in mojitos, a drink consisting of light rum, lime, sugar, spring water and mint sprigs.
For the ultimate romantic ending to your evening, there is nothing better than a riverboat cruise down the Cumberland River. The General Jackson is a twelve million dollar paddlewheel showboat that features four decks and reflects the grand era of the South in the 1800's. The evening cruise includes a three-course meal as well as a stage production. End the night with dancing on the deck with the moonlight reflecting off the river and you have the perfect ending to the perfect evening on the town.
