Stompin' Grounds Nashville

It was good, but too expensive for what you get.
It’s a hotel restaurant so it’s not unheard of to have expensive options, like this but it isn’t a place a local would visit, even though they do validate for parking.
The food was pretty to look at, the waitstaff was phenomenal— friendly, helpful, attentive, and professional— the food came out SO FAST, but still, the food wasn’t good enough for the price point. My total came out to $29 before tax.
But after tax, a $6 tip for the waitress and $4 for valet, it was $40+ for lunch .
All I got was a bento box entree and drip coffee and there wasn’t any leftovers … For the food: - Salmon was fine , but smaller than expected, kinda fishy (not bad just not as high quality as expected), and pretty plain. - Carrots were magical.
Seriously the best part of it.
Absolutely insane get the carrots if you’re a root veggie person. - Cucumber salad was highway-robbery.
It consisted of maybe a quarter of a cucumber w/ not even 2 halved cherry tomatoes (literally 3 little halves) , with a teeny tiny dollop of sauce underneath … not worth the money.
Definitely should have opted for double carrots. - The roll was a cafeteria roll. - Drip coffee — was a totally find cup of coffee , but $6 for plain black drip coffee is wild!! I’m sorry what !?! It was a fine experience overall bc I had a $15 coupon, but the coffee and cucumber salad made me feel like I had literally been robbed.
With so many places with AMAZING food in Nashville, for equal or less money, I wouldn’t ever really recommend it to anyone unless they were staying at the hotel.

Owner response

Excellent! We had coffee from the shop first, and I ABSOLUTELY recommend the Salted Carmel Latte (I had the iced version) - one of the best I've had. We had breakfast here as well, simply wonderful food: Shrimp and Grits - the best meal of my trip to Nashville.
The rosted tomatoes and rose sauce paired perfectly. Eggs Benedict - eggs poached perfectly, hollandaise was bright and tangy, and the ham was excellent. Omelet - huge, cooked nicely, fresh ingredients, particularly loved the chery tomatoes! Stomp Burger - Good burger, great cheese sauce Staff was very welcoming and full of hospitality. A must stop for anyone who loves comfort food!

Owner response

We enjoyed dining at this establishment, which immediately impressed us with its refined, pleasant atmosphere and top-notch service.
Although we were slightly surprised when the lunch menu came out before noon, it was hardly a deal-breaker.
While I might contest the claim that the grapefruit juice was "freshly squeezed' as most would understand the term, it probably was at some point, but certainly not upon order.
This seems to be a local norm, as we've encountered it before.
Where the venue truly shined was its Big Stomp Burger—a culinary masterpiece featuring a juicy patty, perfectly balanced flavors, and a pickle that delivered the ideal finishing bite.
Even the fries were exceptional, making it hands down the best burger we've had in the city.
The Music City Bento concept is also a win, offering a smorgasbord of options, but a word to the wise – stick with items made-to-order if you want to savor the true essence of their culinary craft.
Despite these minor imperfections, our overall experience was genuinely enjoyable, and we'd certainly consider a return visit.

Owner response