The Southern Steak & Oyster

Specialties

Open 7 days a week, The Southern Steak & Oyster is a locally-​owned, one-​of-​a-​kind restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, and brunch on the weekends.

The Southern’s cuisine takes guests on a culinary adventure by bringing a southern sensibility to time-​honored dishes from around the world. With influences from the Gulf Coast to the Carribean; from Nova Scotia to North Carolina, the menu at The Southern is truly «south of somewhere.»

Upscale yet accessible, The Southern is the ideal location for afternoon happy hours, date nights or private dinners. The Southern also offers full-​service, off-​site catering and event planning services.

Taking a farm-​to-​table approach, The Southern features locally-​sourced beef and produce, and direct-​sourced seafood. Taking green philosophy to heart, the restaurant implements sustainable buying practices and is eco-​conscious in every aspect of restaurant operations.

History

Established in 2012.

The Southern represents the culmination of over 25 years of restaurant and catering experience. Founder and owner Tom Morales expanded his original endeavor, TomKats Group (a catering company which originated years as a backstage musical event caterer), into a multi-​faceted hospitality management and upscale food service enterprise. Supported in ownership by local private investors — a mix of music industry insiders and healthcare executives — The Southern not only brings Morales’ years of expertise and passion for food and hospitality, but also the support of local Nashvillians to create a locally owned upscale experience in Downtown Nashville.

Executive Chef Matt Farley began his culinary journey in rural upstate New York. He moved to New York City in 1995, where he worked his way up in the kitchens of some of the Big Apple’s most lauded restaurants. Matt moved his family to Nashville in the fall of 2009, bringing his varied experience and true love of food to The Southern.