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The Catbird Seat, Nashville, TN
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The Catbird Seat

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
The Catbird Seat is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant and culinary incubator that provides chefs a creative outlet in an interactive and open kitchen setting. With just 20 seats arranged around a U-shaped counter, guests are offered a front-row view of the chefs at work, crafting a 10-12 course tasting menu that evolves with the seasons.

Currently led by Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava, the menu features a dynamic selection of dishes that emphasize sustainability and innovation. Drawing on ingredients preserved from past seasons, foraged finds, and items from their larder, Ortiz and Doubrava showcase their commitment to creativity, resourcefulness, and a modern approach to sustainable cooking.

Since its opening, The Catbird Seat has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of GQ Magazine’s Best New Restaurants, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants, Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants, and Opinionated About Dining’s Top 100 North American Restaurants.

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Executive chef: Tiffani Ortiz & Andy Doubrava

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened 2011, Strategic Hospitality’s flagship tasting restaurant kicked off a new era of fine dining in Nashville. In addition to racking up accolades from GQ and Bon Appétit, Catbird Seat has been an incubator for some of the city’s top chefs. Today, Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava command the open, counter-style kitchen, turning out innovative New American tasting menus that can stretch to 18 courses of dishes like a walnut cookie filled with chicken liver mousse and berry preserves.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 810-8200
  • Website
    http://www.thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 204 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Catbird Seat offers an "unforgettable dining experience" with inventive tasting menus and "super attentive" service. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "adventurous" beverage pairings. The intimate setting allows for engaging interactions with chefs, ensuring a "wonderful" evening. This "culinary masterpiece" is perfect for special occasions, promising satisfaction and delight.

204 Reviews

  1. Sadhish

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in Tennessee did not disappoint (this was my 4th visit). Amazing food and watching it being plated before your eyes with explanation of each course by the chef elevated the experience.

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  2. Melissa

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely fantastic. Felt intimate, the attention to detail was superb. Wine pairings were spot on and enhanced the courses, highly recommend. Worth every penny

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  3. Liz

    VIP

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had! We absolutely loved the staff, the food was amazing and ambiance was great. Definitely recommend this for 2 people looking for an amazing intimate dinner.

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  4. James

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Music was way too loud. We wanted to know something about the food we were being served, but we couldn’t fully hear what the servers were saying. Wanted to talk to the cooks, but couldn’t make out what they were saying. Would have possibly enjoyed the experience better if I knew what I was eating. Ruined our anniversary experience.

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  5. Blake

    VIP

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, service and vibe! We are locals and no strangers to a tasting/multiple course menus. This scene is very popular in Denver, CO area too. TCS stacks up well against Michelin ⭐️ restaurants we have visited. Mad kudos! Well done, TCS! PS We also enjoy a simple big juicy hamburger too but we’re “foodies” at heart! 😋

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  6. Leah

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an incredible experience. The food was wonderfully inventive, all inspired by seasonal foods, which I really appreciate being local. The menu was so interesting and the wine pairings were absolutely perfect. All the chefs were all so kind, introducing themselves, chatting for a moment between bringing us plates. The over all atmosphere was so nice and the night worked like a well oiled machine. Also, we tried our first oysters here! They were delicious and unexpected. It was one of the best parts of the night but my absolute favorite dish was the blackberry and potato served in ice cream. It was everything. I had to close my eyes and savor it. I will never forget it. Chef’s kiss! Wonderful evening! Highly recommend to my foodies and anyone who is open to trying new and interesting things!

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  7. Preston

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From walking in to leaving this was a special experience. The staff was incredibly attentive and the food was amazing.

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  8. Jenikka

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience!! It was a birthday dinner for a friend and we had an awesome time. Will be back in the Spring to try the new menu options!!

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  9. Suzanne

    VIP

    Miami

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An inventive tasting menu experience. Worth every penny! The excellent service made it an overall A+ experience!

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  10. Dennis

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time. The dishes were amazing. So much flavor. The meal lasted 2+ hours and seemed like 10 minutes. The food and prep were the show. Just an excellent experience. Definitely worth doing.

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The Catbird Seat is rated 4.8 stars by 204 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Catbird Seat

1711 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    18th Avenue
  • Area
    Music Row
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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