The beautifully designed Grand Hyatt Hotel may have been designed with visitors in mind. However, the property is actually becoming quite the hotspot for locals, likely due to the range of foodie-approved haunts located inside. In keeping with luxury hotel offerings, guests can expect large-capacity meeting spaces, event hosting concierge services, oversized suites, and business travel assistance. There’s also the bonus of a well-planned spa, R + R Wellness (find details here), that draws out of towners and area residents in equal numbers. But it’s the variety and appeal of the original food and drink choices that raise the bar for serious eaters seeking the latest thing in Nashville dining. These are just a few of the highlights worth check out as you make plans to be out and about this season.

One of the unique and original experiences in this area is chef Sean Brock’s newest endeavor with The Continental. Known for his expertise on southern fare, this change of pace where the motto is “Turning Fine Dining into Fun Dining”, does not disappoint. A dining experience that is elevated with tableside carvings of Prime Rib that extends all the way through dessert with a throw-back style ice cream cart that makes its way through the dining room. Frozen custards, milk punch, and flavors like peach and elderflower add to the excitement. If you’re thinking that you’d love to indulge in an evening at The Continental (and why wouldn’t you?) we’d recommend grabbing a reservation ASAP. Like anything that Sean Brock does, this eatery is no different in its quick level of success, and the reservation waitlist says it all.

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