The brick and glass exterior is a departure from the historic downtown design, and the art deco lighting highlights the wrought iron and copper fixtures inside. Patrons will enjoy the counter seats surrounding the open kitchen. The menu features some classics that have made Merchants famous in the Nashville area: Steak Frittes, Jambalaya, Smoked Bristket and Blackened Tialpia. Nestled in a 19th-century structure, that was once Nashville's famous Merchants Hotel, the restaurant is sure to charm you with its historic beauty and delectable cuisine.

Flyte World Dining and Wine provides Nashville guests with flavors and wines from around the world in a classy, upscale bistro style restaurant. The constantly changing menu at Flyte includes such delightful entrees as Parisian Gnocchi, Ellensburg Farm Lamb Saddle and venison loin paired with appetizers and salads such as beef carpaccio and poached pear salad. Selections are designed by the chef around seasonal availability with the use of intriguing fresh ingredients. In addition to the standard dinner menu, Flyte also offers a special fixed price three-course meal. Reservations and a jacket are highly recommended.

This classy restaurant is one place where you will witness your dish being cooked by the dedicated and talents chefs, experts at piquing your curiosity of what's going to finally be on your plate. The kitchen is surrounded by only thirty-two seats, making it a great interactive session, at whatever level you wish to participate. Due to the limited seating space, make sure to reserve well in advance.

The Firefly Grille combines fresh, delicious, seasonal menu options with the atmosphere of a tricked out 1970s van and five-star service. From the outside, this Green Hills hot spot looks the part for this upscale Nashville neighborhood, but inside, the decor is funky and fresh with black tables, colorful walls, dangling beads and Christmas lights. The menu matches the mood with offerings such as the avocado tuna sandwich wrap, the vegetarian platter, pumpkin ravioli, risotto, and the very popular coconut cake. Guests who fall in love with the Firefly Grille will want to come back all throughout the year as the menu changes according to the flavors of the season. Reservations are recommended for dinner dining. -Lynn-nore Chittom