Tin Angel Restaurant

This was my first (and last) time visiting this establishment. I had heard about the Tin Angel in many reviews here in Nashville and was happy to finally find the time to go. However, from the moment of arrival all that I can say about my hostess was R-U-D-E. I was trying to ask if there would be a wait time and before I could she threw a finger pointing upward in the air in my face. Not a word said, just the finger. Eyes rolling she then said it would be at least a 20 minute wait. She had no knowledge of what I was going to ask in first place. What if it was just a statement that I had more arriving to my party and needed to give them time to set up for the numbered arrival? How rude! Needless to say, I left. My friends said that I may have missed a good meal but to me, service is the quality that reigns superior to a menu. I hope the good people (if there are any) at Tin Angel learn from this. If only... Pros: None that I was able to experience Cons: Horrible Attitude...Attitude...Attitude more

My husband and I started our Nashville Sunday with terrific Bloody Mary's and Fried Green Tomatoes. The menu was so interesting that we had a hard time deciding. We both chose omelettes, mine Greek, his accompanied by pork tenderloin. Food was great, and the service was really prompt, despite the fact that all tables were filled! We would definitely go again, indeed maybe during this trip-again. more

I love the Tin Angel!!! We eat there often and it is always consistently fabulous!! The wait staff are excellent and if you let them, they will always guide you to what is best. My favorit waitress is great about helping us pair wine with specials or what we have ordered for the evening. My husband and I really enjoying eating what is fresh and local, which is signature of Tin Angel. We are always impressed and feel satisfied. For the quality of service, food, wine and atmosphere, the Tin Angel is a must!! Pros: service, food, atmosphere Cons: no vallet on mondays more

First time to Tin Angel, girls weekend in Nashville on Sat 7/28/07. Told no wait on the phone, half of the tables were empty at arrival, hostess ""flitted"" her hands at us and said ""20 minute wait"" for 5. It was. Prepped the table using 4 regular adult chairs and one small childrens chair for 5 adults. Brought us Mimosas instead of Bellini's after going back to the bar to check on availability of cocktails. Couldn't divide the check. From the hostess to the waitress, these ladies had an ""attitude"" from the minute we walked in. The food was served very quickly (restaurant half full, back room shut down by 9pm on Saturday night). And the meal was delicious. Perhaps we happened to eat on ""training"" night! ?? more

For a first timer at the Tin Angel the dinning experience was outstanding! The atmostsphere was very comfortable & plesent. My waiter was excellent, he made some outstanding recommondations and even went as far to explain in detail the menu and the wine list (as i am new to trying wine). He was very attentive to our needs & and are questions. I like to eat, the portions of food at the Tin Angel are generous to say the least. I would have to say the over all experience was GREAT!!!! I will be coming back the The Tin Angel and will also be recommending it to my friends. Pros: Ambience, wait staff Cons: parking more

After having a massage last week, I met up with a few girlfriends to have dinner and a glass of wine. We were going to go to Maggiano's, but one of the women wasn't eating pasta so we decided to go to Tin Angel, because it was right down the street. Really good choice! The atmosphere is very good. Brick walls made the restaurant look very inviting and warm. Our server was well prepared for the many questions we had about the menu. I had the Med Salad, which was fantastic. Just right with a glass of red wine. We all had different entrees and shared everything. What I really like about Tin Angel is that although the menu is not huge, it's so eclectic, that there's somethng for everyone, from salads to schnitzel. After dinner, we couldn't resist dessert, and although I'm not a really big sweets person, I was glad to see some basic sorbet on the menu. A lovely end to a lovely dinner.. without a huge amount of guilt. And one more thing, Tin Angel impressed me with quality food at prices that won't make you faint when you get the check. Pros: very good food, easy to park, nice atmosphere Cons: none that night more

My friend and I endured the wrath of the mean tea lady. I thought she was ficticious, but then I saw her face to face. I think I'm scarred for life. I had to go to tea therapy. All I wanted was the tea I paid for, but she washed it down the drain much like my hopes and dreams. \r \r It all started last Sunday at Tin Angel. My friend and I sat down not knowing what to expect. I didn't know they only served brunch, and since I had breakfast already that day I wasn't really eager to eat another one (being a vegetarian, I only had a couple of choices). We had to get up to inform our hostess that we changed our mind. She asked, ""Well, did you order anything?"" We explained we ordered tea, but didn't drink it and she said the waiter would have to charge us. That was fine. After all, we were the ones that ordered them. What happened next was the strange part. I just paid $4.26 for two teas I didn't drink, but she took them to the back and poured them down the drain. Now why would I want to pay almost five bucks for tea I didn't drink? We asked her if she packed up our teas and she snapped, ""Your waiter will have to do that."" That made no sort of sense. So we were charged for tea we didn't drink just for her to dump it out and then have to pour us new ones. I really didn't get it. If you want a drink that you paid for, you might want to go somewhere else. Pros: You get told they've only been doing brunch for ten years Cons: You won't get tea if you pay for it. more

My vegetarian friend and I decided to go to Tin Angel on Sunday, since this website said it was great for vegetarians. Unfortunately, after we sat down and looked at the menu, we realized that it did not have many veggie dishes at all, or the ones they did have on Sundays were breakfast style.\r \r The waiter had already taken our tea orders, but we had not taken a sip out of them yet. I couldn't seem to get the waiter's attention, so I walked up to the hostess who, by the way, was stuffing her face with potatoes while standing up at one of the tables. She seemed put out that I interrupted her. I told her nicely that we hadn't known that Sundays were brunch only and that we had already had breakfast earlier. She gave me an evil look and then asked if we had ordered yet. I said two teas but we hadn't taken a sip out of them. Then she angrily dashed passed me and my friend, grabbed our teas off of our table, and stormed off to the kitchen. Then our waiter came up and said hold on - usually we don't charge for drinks if you don't drink them but I guess she wants to charge you so I will go get your bill. So we waited for our waiter to bring back our tea bill - which was $4.26 by the way. Anyway, we were both willing to pay since we had made the mistake of sitting down, but then when I asked the hostess if she had put our teas in to-go cups, she turned around and snapped, ""I can't do that! The waiter has to do that."" We were shocked at how rude she was. (Hey, if you are going to make me pay for the tea, I want to drink the tea, lady.) Then the waiter came back and explained to us that the ""menu has been brunch only on Sundays for ten years"" and he was shocked that we didn't know that. Well, I'm sorry kind waiter, but I didn't get the news bulletin on that when I was living two different states for the past 10 years - not even close to Nashville. Do you send out flyers to everyone in the US so they know? Shame on me for not knowing that!\r \r Happy Holidays Mean Tea Lady! Pros: No pros at all Cons: Rude people, high prices, and a mean tea lady. more

Every Sunday and yes I mean every sunday I sit down at Tin Angel and start my week off right. Mimosa and Eggs Benedict. Everything on the menu is great I know because again we go every sunday but I'm hooked on the Eggs and the potatoes are the absolute best. My children even love this place. I wouldn't be able to rave enough about it. I say go with the warm wheat toast to start, Huevos Rancheros or Eggs Benedict with potatoes!! Pros: Everything more

I went for lunch along with 2 coworkers last week. Our waiter was very cold and unfriendly; offering no refills on drinks throughout the lunch. We finished our lunch and waited for quite a long time until I finally ask the hostess to have our waiter return to the table. With a bothered attitude he returned to the table, slapped the bill down and walked off. \r Very unfriendly, COLD experience; do not plan to return.\r more

delicious food, great lively ambiance. friendly funky wait staff, hip crowd. a cool, fun spot for brunch. Pros: food, service, ambiance Cons: can't think of any more

I used to go to Tin Angel quite regularly when we first moved to Nashville three years ago. We were impressed and thought the food was above par. We went last week for lunch and I can't quite figure out what happened. The food was low quality and the service was slow and with a forced smile. We waited over thirty minutes for our food - which might not have been a problem had we not watched everyone around us, who all had arrived much later than we did, gotten served, ate and left in timely ""lunch"" fashion. We had to get our things and our impatient two year old to go. And pay a rather expensive $48 for lunch that we didn't even get to enjoy on site. Being a server myself, I understand that you cannot control the speed of the kitchen but oyu can at least make your customer aware of any problems and suggest alternatives - especially if they have a child present. Pros: nice atmostphere, usually good service Cons: food quality has gone down, lunch service is poor more

Went to Sunday brunch last week. Not really all that impressed with the food; kind of like TGI Fridays with a twist. The place was full of the showy big hat and big pearls, self-important, ""wanta see and be seen"" crowd loudly laughing at their own jokes along with a bunch of ""daddy didn't love me so I dress this way"" college kids. The Salmon ""special"" tasted like leftover from the weekend that didn't sell. Egg frittata was undercooked, greasy and bland. ""Angel Wings"" appetizer (flour tortilla, with apple, onions and cheese) was somehow half burned and half raw from the grill. Nothing all too remarkable given the price ($40 for two). Would not recommend with so many other good restaurants in town. more

Quintessential locally owned bistro with fresh, wonderful food at very reasonable prices. The beef dishes are my everyday favorite but you can find excellent salad, pasta and seafood as well. Great service, with a wonderful ""familiar"" ambience. From the moment the delicious bread arrives, you know you are in for a great meal. I am so happy to live in this neighborhood and walk to this restaurant. Pros: freshness, service, location more

I have lived in this city for over 3 years, and I can't believe I have just recently eaten here. Arrived at around 7pm on a Wednesday night and was seated promptly. The crabcake appetizer was very good. My boyfriend and I ordered the only 2 chicken entrees are were very happy with the choices. Service and ambience were wonderful. I will be back...very soon! Pros: prompt seating, great fresh food Cons: parking is not great more

I have now eaten at Tin Angel a number of times for dinner and brunch, and every experience has been a great one. Even though, Tin Angel doesn't take reservations they've always been able to accomodate my groups of up to 7 people. If I could only say one thing about Tin Angel, I'd say that it is a great value! It's got the food, especially the fried green tomatoes, it's got the ambiance, great service all for a reasonable price. It's also a great date spot- excellent quality but not too expensive. I can't wait to go again! more

I went to Tin Angel for lunch and learned that they bring in fresh seafood everyday, order fresh food every other day, make thier own sauces, ect fresh in house. I will go to Tin Angel more often now that I know they have the same concerns about fresh healthy foods that I do. I like the Angel Louie spicy with chicken or shrimp or both. Last week I had the shrimp salad which was different but good. My server was very nice and attentive, she said she worked at Tin Angel for I think 15 years and said she would rather work there then any other place. I think that says alot about any business. Although their pricing is higher then I expected, when I realized the care and fresh ingrediants they put in their food it is a real good value. Pros: Food made frm scratch, Seafood never frozen, Cook how you want it Cons: Not your $5 eat place, Expensive for kids more

The food, Bloody Mary's and service was excellent !!! I visit Nashville a lot and I will always go back. Pros: FOOD, SERVICE, Bloody Mary's more

Tin Angel has become a favorite for lunch. The soups are generally very good, and I love the Shrimp Roll, a Bay Shrimp Salad served New England Style in toasted roll. Service is typical for most Nashville restaurants, just ok,somewhat friendly, but not well-trained. Pros: Valet Parking, Food, Lunch Cons: Service more

Food and service was great. I had the filet tournedoes and it was fantastic. House salad was wondrful as well. Excellent serive. Attentive without bieng intrusive. The only disappointment I had was the fireplace. Such a nice firepalce but very cheap looking gas (?) logs. Tuen this into a real fireplace again and bring back the calss at the front door. Pros: food, service Cons: fireplace, wine list more