Old Hickory

Old Hickory at the Gaylord Hotel is a fantastic upscale dining experience. The atmosphere is sophisticated and perfect for special occasions like anniversaries and birthdays. The food was delicious, well-prepared, and full of flavor. While the portions were a bit on the smaller side, they were still satisfying and got the job done.The service was top-notch, adding to the overall luxury of the experience. If you're looking for a high-end steakhouse with a refined ambiance, this is definitely the place to go. I'll definitely be back for another amazing meal!

My daughter and I had the tomahawk steak which was cooked to perfection. Having the chef carve and plate it before our eyes was an added bonus. Our server, Ruben, made us fill like royalty. His recommendation of the sangria was spot on and so was his personality. We come here once a year and are never disappointed...already looking forward to dining here again next year. No, it's not inexpensive but it's completely worth it and yes, we deserve to treat ourselves. The atmosphere is great! Depending on where you're sitting, you can see the Gaylord tree lighting while dining. Also, we didn't have to leave the resort to enjoy such a wonderful experience!

I am a guest at the Gaylord Hotel. I'm a single woman traveling alone for a conference. I hadn't planned on leaving the hotel during my trip. I went down to the Old Hickory yesterday afternoon about 2:30pm to get lunch. The older woman working at the front of the restaurant appeared to be picking up menus or books or something and I wasn't sure if they were closing. I said I'd like to get a table for lunch. She stated lunch was over however the bar was open. I stated I was really looking for something to eat. I asked her if there was any other restaurants that I could get lunch at. She stated 'yes you go out the front door and cross the street and there about 2,000 restaurants out there.' I was shocked. I was jet lagged from traveling and hungry. I decided to just wander around to find something. I found a lovely little place several blocks away by the water. They had friendly staff and good food. However it was quite cold and I didn't bring a jacket with me because I wasn't planning on leaving the hotel. What makes her snotty comment worse is that there are other places to eat inside this hotel, which I found today. I really expected better from a restaurant inside the hotel. That's certainly not a way to get clients to come back.

Had some wine and food at the bar. Everything was very good. The server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.

I sat at the bar for lunch and was served very well with good conversation and an attentiveness by Sy. I ordered the tomato soup and the crab cake with a glass of Merlot. While I Will say it was a bit pricey with the soup at $16 and the crab cake app with an arugula salad at $32. The arugula salad was literally a garnishment when I mentioned wanting a little more with no hesitation Sy went to the kitchen and brought a few sprinkles more. This place was convenient and the service superb.

This place had outstanding service! Our server Marc was very knowledgeable about the menu and accommodating to any modifications needed. He made great recommendations. It's very classy and sophisticated inside. We were out by the window that had a partial bay view. But the ambiance was very nice. Now the food was 9.5 out of 10. The scallops were phenomenal along with the cool fruity salad, definitely my favorite dish. The wagyu with the black garlic butter was amazing! I should have asked for the butter to go now the blackened cod was okay. It wasn't very blackened but cooked well. And the bed of black rice and kale underneath was delicious. Drinks were fantastic too! Would highly recommend

Seated very quickly next to the window. We could see the Ferris wheel in the distance. The restaurant is very fancy and more for a special occasion. The tomato bread was paired with honey butter from the hives on the hotel roof. The crab dip was cheesy and warm. Salmon was cooked nicely but the veg was a little sad

Staff just doesn't want to be here. At all. From the host station to the servers you just annoy them by even existing. For a "steakhouse" this has to be the worst service I have ever experienced. Ate here twice, well once, while on this stay. First time dinner where the server literally walked away mid question from one of us about the menu. Walked away! The second time was a breakfast reservation that was seated late, and after 40 minutes still no server to be found. We all left. You have thousands of people with corporate cards every single day. You're just printing tip money if you put even a LITTLE bit of effort. Place sucks.

Every time my husband came back from a deployment; we'd stay 4-7 days at the Gaylord, Old Hickory was our meal of choice every time. Food was always great! Fast forward, post COVID and things have definitely changed. They should've left things the way they were!

I ordered the 88.00 American Wygu steak. My spouse ordered the lamb hops. My steak has arrived, and I am looking forward to eating this tender beef. This had to be the toughest steak I've ever attempted to eat. I thought maybe the knife was dull, so I informed my waiter of how tough the steak was. He replied, let me get you another steak knife. The second knife arrives, and the steak is still challenging. I informed my waiter at this point that this is not Waygu beef. Steak is my favorite protein, and this was the worst. This steak was 88.00. I am accustomed to paying high prices, only if it is excellent food. I got the pork chops after my husband had completed his meal. They gave us free sides and were apologetic. I know it was not a Waygu ribeye. They didn't know that I would know.