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Savor Nashville’s BestSouthern Cuisine

Experience a fresh take on classic Southern cuisine when you dine at Capitol Grille in downtown Nashville. Our expert culinary team will delight your taste buds with seasonal dishes made using vegetables grown and harvested from our very own 250-acre Double H Farms and period garden, ensuring we highlight the best of nature’s bounty while staying true to the simple practices of our history and heritage. 

Take a look at our food menus below, and reserve a table with us for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or dinner.

  • Dinner Menu

    • STARTERS

    • SWEET ONION BISQUE10
      Brie grilled cheese, bacon, chives
    • FRIED GREEN TOMATOES10
      Pimento cheese, pepper jelly
    • ROASTED BONE MARROW16
      Charred beech mushrooms, black garlic, lemon gremolata
    • SOUTHERN OYSTERS ROCKEFELLERMKT
      Creamed collards, crispy Tennessee ham, charred lemon
    • CRAB CAKE15
      Grilled corn, cucumber & red onion salad, basil coulis
    • BEEF CARPACCIO15
      Crispy baby artichokes, soft boiled egg, lemon oil

    SALADS

    • GLEN LEVEN HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD13
      Mixed heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, dill pesto
    • WEDGE SALAD11
      Baby iceberg lettuce, chopped bacon, chopped local egg, roasted tomatoes, blue cheese dressing
    • CAESAR SALAD11
      Romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons, Caesar dressing
    • BEET SALAD12
      Roasted beets, local goat cheese, arugula, raspberry vinaigrette

    SIMPLY PREPARED

    • ATLANTIC SALMON28
    • SCALLOPS42
    • DOUBLE H BUTCHERS CUTMKT
    • VEAL PORTERHOUSE65
    • 16-OZ. BONE-IN RIBEYE95
    • 10-OZ. FILET MIGNON55
    • 5-OZ. PETITE FILET38

    ENTRÉES

    • GLEN LEVEN GARDEN PASTA21 House-made pasta with sautéed vegetables fresh from our Garden at Glen Leven
    • HOT CHICKEN CONFIT24
      Mashed potatoes, braised collard greens
    • DRUNKEN CLAMS & MUSSELS23
      cured chorizo, roasted corn, cilantro, country bread, dos perros
    • SORGHUM BRAISED SHORT RIB36
      Anson Mills creamy grits, white cheddar, hot pepper mash
    • FISH SPECIALMKT
      Fresh catch special
    • SHRIMP & GRITS21
      Sautéed shrimp, tasso ham gravy, anson mills grits
    • ROASTED LAMB CHOP & LAMB SAUSAGE 40
      Goat cheese artichoke fondue, Glen Leven summer squash

    SIDE ITEMS – $8.00

    • Braised Collard Greens, whole grain mustard, caramelized onions
    • Mac & Cheese, brulée white cheddar
    • Glazed Beets
    • Creamed Corn, crispy leeks
    • Grilled Broccolini, orange brown butter
    • Anson Mills Creamy Grits, white cheddar, hot pepper mash
    • Mashed Red Potatoes, butter, chives
    • Fried Okra, creole aioli
    • Glen Leven Garden Sautee

    SAUCES – $5.00

    • Bernaise
    • Horseradish Jus
    • Mushroom Red Wine Demi
  • Lunch Menu

    • STARTERS AND SALADS

    • GRANNY'S DEVILED EGGS9
      Smoked paprika, spicy pickels, herbs
    • FRIED GREEN TOMATOES10
      Pimento cheese, pepper jelly
    • SWEET ONION BISQUE10
      Brie-grilled cheese, bacon, chives
    • BRUNSWICK STEW12
      Pulled chicken, braised beef, lima beans, cornbread
    • FARM GREENS10
      Seasonal lettuce and vegetables from our Double H garden, local cheese, toasted nuts, vanilla vinaigrette dressing
    • GLEN LEVEN HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD13
      Mixed heirloom tomatoes, burrata cheese, dill pesto
    • CAESAR SALAD11
      Romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons, housemade dressing. Add Chicken 6. Add Steak 8. Add Salmon 9.
    • WEDGE SALAD16
      Baby iceberg lettuce, chopped bacon, chopped local egg, roasted tomatoes, blue cheese dressing

    SANDWICHES

    All sandwiches are served with choice of crispy fries, charred onion potato salad, or coleslaw.
    Sub side salad – $2.00     | Sub seasonal berries – $4.00

    • DOUBLE H FARMS BURGER16
      White cheddar, lettuce, tomato, sweet onion, HH sauce, house-made bun topped with benne seeds
    • DOUBLE H FARMS ‘CHICAGO’ BEEF SANDWICH15
      Roasted ribeye, aged provolone, house-made giardiniera, au jus
    • SMOKED BBQ PORK SANDWICH16
      Smoked pork shoulder, peach coleslaw, crispy onions, brioche bun
    • CRABCAKE SANDWICH16
      Basil aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickled red onion, potato roll
    • GRILLED PIMENTO CHEESE13
      Fried green tomatoes, arugula, green goddess
    • THE CLUB14
      Roasted ham, roasted turkey, HH bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, swiss and cheddar. Wheat, Rye, and Sourdough breads are available upon request.

    ENTRÉES

    • HOT CHICKEN & WAFFLES14
      Crispy chicken thighs, coleslaw, bourbon maple syrup
    • PAN SEARED SALMON19
      Confit cherry heirloom tomatoes, local basil purée
    • SHRIMP & GRITS17
      Sauteed shrimp, tasso ham gravy, anson mills grits

    Business Lunch

    • Any sandwich with soup or seasonal salad21

    Blue Plate Special

    • MONDAY
      Buttermilk Chicken Fried Steak, braised greens, roasted red potatoes
    • TUESDAY
      Pulled BBQ Beef Plate, cornmeal cakes, brussels slaw, honey BBQ sauce
    • WEDNESDAY
      Double H Farms Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, braised greens, tomato gravy
    • THURSDAY
      Glen Leven Tomato Pie, ricotta cheese, spinach
    • FRIDAY
      Oyster Po Boy Sandwich, cornmeal breaded oysters, blackened cajun remoulade, coleslaw, hoagie roll
     
  • Breakfast Menu

    • SOUTHERN FAVORITES

    Served with Herbed Red Potatoes or Anson Mills Grits and Multi-grain Bread | Add seasonal berries – $4

    • Double H Benedict18
      Dry-Aged Steak Medallions, Caramelized Onions, Baby Spinach, Marinated Tomatoes, English Muffin, Hollandaise
    • TENNESSEE JACK EGG SANDWICH13
      Fried Eggs, Double H Farms Pastrami, Tomato Compote, Herbed Potatoes, Jack Daniels Syrup
    • SHRIMP AND GRITS17
      Sauteed Shrimp, Double H Sausage, Tasso Ham Gravy, Anson Mills Grits
    • SOUTHERN BENEDICT13
      Poached Eggs, Tennessee Ham, Blackened Green Tomato Hollandaise, Buttermilk Biscuit, Anson Mills Grits

    HOUSE SPECIALTIES

    • Traditional Breakfast12
      Two Eggs Cooked Any Style, Choice of Applewood Bacon, Tennessee Ham or Sausage Patties
    • Egg White Open-Faced Omelet13
      Baby Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Roasted Mushrooms, Bell Peppers, Local Sheep's Milk Feta
    • HAM AND CHEESE OMELET13
      Murfeesboro Country Ham, Cave-Aged Cheddar Cheese, Whole Grain Mustard Hollandaise
    • FARM OMELET12
      Baby Spinach, Sweet Onion, Tomatoes, Peppers, Mushrooms, Tennessee Goat Cheese

    SWEET STAPLES

    • Strawberry Buttermilk Pankcakes13
      Bourbon Anglaise, Maple Syrup
    • Peaches & Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast12
      Ginger Whipped Cream, Pistachios
    • Belgium Malted Waffle12
      Lemon-Blueberry Compote, Torched Meringue
    • Pastry Basket9
      House-made Croissant, Danish, Muffin

    LIGHTER FARE

    • Fruit Platter9
      Seasonal, Fruit, Berries
    • House Made Granola11
      Cottage Cheese, Vanilla Roasted Pineapple
    • Smoked Salmon Bagel13
      Everything Bagel, Soft Boiled Egg, Capers, Red Onion, Herbed Whipped Cream Cheese
    • Steel Cut Oats8
      Luxardo Cherries, Roasted Almonds, Brown Sugar, Poppy Seeds

    SIDE ORDERS

    • Anson Mills Grits4
    • Applewood Bacon6
    • Tennessee Sausage Patties6
    • SMOKED TURKEY BACON5
    • TENNESSEE HONEY HAM5
    • MULTIGRAIN WHEAT BREAD3
    • EVERYTHING & PLAIN BAGEL3

    Smoothies & Juices- Made Fresh to Order $9

    • Garden Juice
      Tomato, Cucumber, Celery, Spinach
    • Orange Sunrise Juice
      Carrots, Yellow Beets, Pineapple, Orange
    • Coconut Watermelon Juice
      Coconut Water, Watermelon
    • Strawberry Banana Smoothie
      Almond Milk, Fresh Strawberries & Bananas

    BEVERAGES

    • Orange or grapefruit juice4
    • Apple, cranberry, tomato, or V8 juice4
    • French press coffee4, 8
      Freshly ground, regular or decaffeinated
    • Espresso single4
    • Espresso double5
    • Assortment of loose teas4
    • Milk3
    • Bloody Mary or mimosa12
    • Spring or sparkling water 0.5 lt.5
    • Spring or sparkling water 1 lt.8
    • Soft drinks3

    *CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

    • Brunch Menu

      • SPECIALTY DRINKS

      • CAPITOL GRILLE BLOODY MARY12
        360 Vodka, house-made bloody mary mix, celery, olive
      • MIMOSA12
        Orange juice, house sparkling wine
      • ORANGE BREEZE10
        Blood orange, mint, vanilla vodka, sparkling wine
      • PEAR BELLINI10
        Domaine De Canton, pear, lemon juice, sparkling wine
      • THE KISS12
        Rasberry, Chateau Pomari, St. Germain, sparkling wine
      • THE BUCKAROO10
        Rittenhouse Rye, Pimms, lemon, gingerale

      STARTERS

      • FRIED GREEN TOMATOES10
        Pimento cheese, pepper jelly
      • BRUNSWICK STEW12
        Pulled pork, braised beef, lima bean, cornbread
      • CAESAR SALAD12
        Romaine, parmesan, garlic croutons housemade caesar dressings Add Chicken 6. Add Steak 8. Add Salmon 9.
      • FARM GREENS10
        Double H Farms seasonal lettuce and vegetables, toasted nuts, citrus vinaigrette
      • SMOKED SALMON TOAST13
        Everything bagel, herb whipped cream cheese, soft boiled egg, capers, red onion

      SOUTHERN FAVORITES

      SERVED WITH HERBED RED POTATOES OR ANSON MILLS GRITS AND MULTI-GRAIN BREAD. ADD BERRIES 4

      • TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST12
        Two eggs cooked any style, choice of Applewood bacon, Tennessee ham or sausage patties.
      • HAM AND CHEESE OMELET13
        Murfreesboro country ham, cave aged cheddar, and whole grain mustard hollandaise
      • SHRIMP & GRITS17
        Sauteed shrimp, tasso ham gravy, anson mills grits
      • SOUTHERN BENEDICT13
        Tennessee ham, poached eggs, blackened green tomato hollandaise, buttermilk biscuit, anson mills grits
      • BISCUITS & DOUBLE H FARMS GRAVY12
        House-made buttermilk biscuits, Double H Farms beef, black pepper moray
      • HOT CHICKEN & WAFFLES14
        Crispy chicken thighs, coleslaw, bourbon maple syrup

      SWEET STAPLES

      • STRAWBERRY BUTTERMILK PANCAKES13
        Bourbon anglaise, maple syrup
      • BELGIUM MALTED WAFFLE13
        Lemon blueberry compote, torched meringue
      • PEACHES & CREAM CHEESE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST13
        Ginger whipped cream, pistachios
      • PASTRY BASKET9
        House-made croissant, danish, muffin

      SANDWICHES

      Served with your choice of coleslaw and potato salad.

      • DOUBLE H FARMS BURGER16
        Local white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, sweet onion, HH Sauce, house-made bun topped with benne seeds
      • GRILLED PIMENTO CHEESE13
        Fried green tomatoes, arugula, green goddess remoulade
      • CRABCAKE SANDWICH16
        Basil aioli, lettuce, tomato, avocado, picked red onion, potato roll
      • THE CLUB14
        Pit ham, honey roasted turkey, bacon, swiss, cheddar, wheat bread
      • SMOKED BBQ PORK SANDWICH16
        Smoked pork shoulder, peach coleslaw, crispy onions, brioche bun
      • TENNESSEE 'JACK' EGG SANDWICH13
        Fried eggs, Double H Farms pastrami, tomato compote, herbed potatoes, Jack Daniel's syrup

      BEVERAGES

      • Orange or grapefruit juice4
      • Apple, cranberry, tomato, or V8 juice4
      • Freshly ground French press regular or decaffeinated coffeeSM 4 / LG 8
      • French brewed regular or decaffeinated coffee4
      • Assortment of loose teas4
      • Espresso single4
      • Espresso double5
      • Milk3
      • Spring or sparkling water1/2LT 5 / 1LT 8
      • Soft drinks3

      *CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEAT, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

      • Dessert Menu

        • DESSERT MENU

        • HERMITAGE COCONUT CAKE10
          Layers of coconut cream and vanilla cake
        • CARROT CAKE10
          Cream cheese icing, Double H Farm carrots
        • CHOCOLATE CAKE10
          Layered milk chocolate, chocolate sauce
        • SEASONAL COBBLER10
          Warm oatmeal crumble and vanilla bean ice cream
        • BOURBON PECAN PIE10
          Served with vanilla ice cream
        • HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET SELECTION3/9

        PORT & FORTIFIED WINE

        • FRANSECA BIN NO. 2714
        • GRAHAM'S 20 YEAR TAWNY20
        • GRAHAM'S 30 YEAR TAWNY30
        • TAYLOR FLADGATE VINTAGE 200050
        • TAYLOR FLADGATE 30 YEAR TAWNY40
        • TAYLOR FLADGATE 40 YEAR TAWNY65
        • OLIVARES DULCE MONASTRELL 200112
        • THE RARE WINE CO. "THOMAS JEFFERSON RESERVE" MADEIRA22

        DESSERT WINES

        • UROULAT JURANCON, JURANCON, FRANCE12
        • HOPLER PINOT NOIR EISWEIN, BURGENLAND, AUSTRIA 200924
        • INNISKILLIN VIDAL ICEWINE, NIAGRA PENINSULA, CANADA 201230
        • BERINGER NIGHTINGALE, NAPA 200724
        • VIGNOBLES DE BEAUMES DE VENISE, MUSCAT 200110
        • DOLCE'LATE HARVEST, NAPA VALLEY 200824
        • DOMAINE DE L'ALLIANCE SAUTERNES 200916
        • CHATEAU D'YQUEM SAUTERNES 200965

        RESERVATIONS

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