The Southern Steak & Oyster

About the Business

Specialties

Local culinary icon and catering guru, Tom Morales, has hit it home (again) with his newest restaurant, The Southern Steak & Oyster. This widely popular restaurant sits at the heart of honky tonk, downtown. Hip but casual, The Southern is a destination for locals and tourists alike and offers a unique dining experience that blends southern culture and contemporary dining. The Southern is known for country cooking with a twist and is prized for sourcing only the highest quality seafood. The Southern is known to have a killer brunch with delicious plates and notoriously stiff cocktails. Whether you stop by for lunch with your colleagues or late night drinks with your friends, a meal at the Southern is the perfect way to relish Nashville's roots.

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.