New Brentwood Restaurant, Karrington Rowe, Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On a cold January evening, Brentwood community members gathered at Karrington Rowe, the area’s newest restaurant concept, for a ribbon cutting ceremony owners are hopeful will mark the legacy of the restaurant for years to come.
“We want this to be a place where people make memories with their families 20 or 30 years down the line,” announced managing partner Sean Lyons, who emphasized community connection as the driving force behind Up Hospitality, the restaurant group behind Karrington Rowe. “It means nothing without connection.”
Up Hospitality is a Nashville based company that also partners with beloved staples in the city: Germantown Cafe and Park Cafe. The company, led by partners G.R. Boone, Sean Lyons, and partner and Executive Chef Jeffrey Martin—affectionately referred to as “Cheffrey” by friends and staff—aims to combine excellent cuisine with a strong sense of community, celebrating the culture and heritage of Nashville and Williamson County through exceptional dining experience.
A restaurant in Williamson County has been a long time coming for the group, and Up Hospitality aims to immerse themselves in the communities surrounding their dining rooms, a feat already being accomplished at their Nashville locations. An excellent start was made in Brentwood on January 23rd. The ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by several Brentwood commissioners and community members, was filled with cheering and toasting to the advent of a new gathering place.
Karrington Rowe is located at 330 Franklin Rd. Ste. 913D in Brentwood Place Shopping Center. The restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner—with an imminent brunch menu—offers upscale dining at reasonable prices.
For Williamson County residents, it’s the perfect spot to spend a nice evening out without having to venture into downtown Nashville. In its third week, Karrington Rowe is already set to be a new hot spot. The restaurant seats about 130 people, and is the perfect place for a business lunch, birthday dinner, happy hour, or a romantic date. Staff have begun preparing for a Valentine’s day rush, with reservations already filling up for February 14th.
Though you could find yourself in your finest date night clothes over candlelight at Karrington Rowe on the most romantic night of the year, the overall restaurant concept can be described as both high-end and casual. The dining room is well-spaced and classy, with a mixture of traditional and modern charm made distinct by warm lighting and rich shades of blue. Karrington Rowe is the kind of place where you can wear a sport coat or jeans, or both at the same time. The versatility allows for customers to choose the dining experience they’d like to have; You could saddle up to the beautiful, marble countertop bar to watch a game on one of the televisions, or tuck into a booth for intimate conversation. Either way, it is a beautiful space to enjoy great food and better company.
Kick off your meal with unique and decadent starters, including veal ricotta meatballs, chorizo stuffed dates, and deep fried squash fritters. Some more traditional starter options include fried green tomatoes, calamari, a jumbo crab cake, and assorted dips and cheese plates. Additionally, if you think no meal is complete without amazing bread, you can order freshly baked Parker House rolls with rosemary salt and whipped butter. You can also opt for a light soup or greens, with a variety of options including Caesar, market, Asian noodle, and arugula salads and French onion soup or butternut squash bisque.
Dinner entrees include coconut curry shrimp, hoisin pork chop, filet mignon, half chicken, and crispy salmon. Karrington Rowe accommodates dietary restrictions, with vegetarian entree options such as the roasted cauliflower and the garden patch pasta. Most of the entrees are also gluten free friendly, with an added gluten free lunch menu for extra precaution. And though the kitchen is not exclusively a gluten free kitchen, most items can be modified upon request.
Lunch entree options include slightly smaller portions, with the addition of a vegetarian hummus bowl and an expanded sandwich menu. On the subject of sandwiches, several wonderful options are available for both dinner and lunch, all served with rosemary parmesan fries.
For a little something sweet after lunch or dinner, try Karrington Rowe’s take on well loved desserts such as crème brûlée napoleon, dark chocolate mousse tart, key lime pie, ice cream, and cheesecake with a weekly flavor feature.
If you’re looking for discounted beverages, Happy Hour at Karrington Rowe is Monday through Friday from 3-6 p.m. and includes an assortment of cocktails, wine, and beer also available from the bar throughout regular dining hours.
Brunch options will be served on Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning this Saturday, January 25th. The exciting menu includes Karrington Rowe’s spin on classic egg dishes, French toast, crab cakes benedict, avocado toast, shrimp and grits, and more! For sharable appetizer options, consider the shakshouka, monkey bread, or a half pound of bacon for the table.
Currently, the restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 5-9 p.m. You can make reservations through Open Table, or fill out a special request form for private parties and large group accommodations of up to 30 people. Online orders are also available.
Additionally, Karrington Rowe offers top notch catering services, designing specialty menus for weddings, parties, or corporate events, all while keeping your budget in mind. They aim to tailor to the needs of customers, while supplying amazing dishes to share with those with whom you are celebrating.
As the restaurant projects a successful first month in Brentwood, the friendly partners and staff encourage the community to stop by and experience Karrington Rowe for themselves. The recognizable name is tucked right beside local favorites Peter’s Sushi & Thai and Chili Burrito, and invites you with open arms (and open tables) to drink and dine in a fresh yet familiar space. Enjoy an incredible classic like filet mignon or French onion soup, or try something new like chorizo stuffed dates or the garden patch pasta. All the while, experience a warm and elegant atmosphere and connect with the people dining with and around you. After all, that’s what it’s all about.
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