Granite Falls

Granite Falls is an upscale little bistro in the heart of Nashville. Just off Broadway, near Noshville, this unassuming restaurant has good food at reasonable prices. The lunch menu is varied, with an eclectic mix of salads, sandwiches and specials.

First Impressions

The first impression on entry is sort of fishy... probably due to the fact that several of their dishes involve trout. The decor is a bit reserved... think of an empty palette upon which your meal experience is placed!

Accomodating the group

We were seated within a minute of arriving. They had a table for eight preset for a call-ahead group, but gave it to us and reconfigured for the group elsewhere. Bravo to the waitstaff for not making us look at the empty table for an extended period of time.

The Chips and Salsa

The chips were a bit doughy by our standards, but tasted great. The salsa leans toward the fruity side, and wasn't too hot. Chips arrived quickly and were replenished.

The Food

Our wait for the food was not unreasonable. Today, I had the fish sandwich. They were out of the fish-of-the-day (Mahi Mahi) but had grilled salmon. I chose the wheat bun over the onion one, and it was probably a good idea, because the fresh onions on the sandwich were almost overpowering at times.

The Service

Our waitress was spot on, refilling drinks and providing tableware with speed and consistency.

The Verdict

Granite Falls is a great place for a lunch party of six. On Joe's scale, we give it four out of five chips.