Chief's on Broadway: is it worth it?
Our score, honest verdict, what it costs, how to avoid the crowds, and what to do instead if it is not for you.
Our verdict: do it smarter
Chief's is a big, loud Broadway stop with music and a rooftop. Go when it is less crowded, and set a budget before you sit down.
A big Broadway venue, where drinks and food add up; prices were not verified, so this is provisional.
Busy at night and on weekends.
A large multi-level venue with a rooftop.
On Broadway, easy to find.
Who should go, and who should skip it
- You want a rooftop and live music in one stop
- You want a quiet meal
From our visit: A sprawling, six-story country music temple stacked with delicious whole-hog BBQ, dueling pianos, and a sweet open-air rooftop deck.
To compare, read our review of Lower Broadway honky-tonks, Hattie B's Hot Chicken (Lower Broadway) and Printers Alley.
Better alternatives and what pairs well
NIGHTLIFEPhoto: Cpl. Vincent Needham, public domainLower Broadway honky-tonks
The strip of live-music honky-tonks on Broadway, where bands play from late morning to the early hours.
FOODPhoto: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0Hattie B's Hot Chicken (Lower Broadway)
A hot chicken spot on Lower Broadway where lines can run out the door.
NIGHTLIFEPhoto: Kaldari, CC0Printers Alley
A historic downtown alley turned nightlife district, once the center of Nashville's printing and publishing trade.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chief's on Broadway?
200 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201, at Broadway and 2nd Avenue.
