Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in West End

13 restaurants available nearby

1. Park Cafe

4.7

Exceptional(1358)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sylvan Park & Sylvan Heights

Booked 10 times today

Park Cafe is one of West Nashville's hidden gems, serving elevated American cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for nearly twenty-two years. Chef Jeffrey Martin crafts delicious daily specials from local, high-quality ingredients. With a talented kitchen and curated service, Park Cafe is sure to provide an excellent dining experience with local flair. Gluten-free & vegetarian options are available.Whether you're dining on our spacious, peaceful patio, at a high-top in the bar, upstairs in the bungalow, or in one of our main dining rooms, you'll be glad you chose Park Cafe for lunch, brunch or dinner. We can't wait to see you!P.S. Looking to book a private party? Please visit us on our parties page on our website or give us a call. We can't wait to make it special!

2. The Chef and I

4.5

Awesome(3031)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Music Row

Booked 4 times today

Lunch at "The Chef and I" is packed full of flavor. Located in our "Backstage" area downstairs in a casual atmosphere, sit where you can see what's happening in our kitchen. Enjoy popular items like the smash burger melt, hot fish sandwich and roma crunch salad or indulge in the chef's favorites of marinated salmon and green chile chicken melt. The Chef and I is built on a love story between two people that began 15 years ago in Nashville, Tennessee. We serve innovative cuisine in a fun environment. You can choose to order off the menu or do a chef's tasting any day of the week. A private chef’s table, an interactive show kitchen in addition to regular dining is what you’ll find at The Chef & I Nashville! Caramelized cauliflower, brussels sprouts, burrata and peaches, smoked elk rack, mojo Tennessee trout and black peppercorn steak our some of our current favorites. Farm to table cuisine with local and unique ingredients is what we are known for. Nashville's best!

3. O-Ku - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(2101)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Germantown

Booked 29 times today

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

4. Choy

4.8

Exceptional(52)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 15 times today

Choy brings nostalgic Chinese American flavors utilizing local Tennessee ingredients by consulting Michelin-Star & James Beard Award Winning Chef Brandon Jew. Our signature Whole Roasted Peking-Style Duck is our crown jewel and is served in ceremony while our dining room boasts grand mid-20th century Shanghai art-deco design that transports you back to the Golden Age era.

5. Evelyn's

4.3

Awesome(167)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 12 times today

Evelyn’s is a love letter to classic Americana — a dining experience that evokes nostalgia while capturing the art of modern cuisine. With dishes as aesthetically pleasing as they are delectable, the seasonal menu is infused with flavors of the South and highlights bountiful local ingredients. An art-filled oasis with a retro, cosmopolitan-like vibe, Evelyn’s offers something for everyone. Whether meeting for a business breakfast, catching up over an Instagram-worthy brunch, or celebrating a sophisticated dinner on the town, Evelyn's is the newest all-occasion destination in the lively West End neighborhood.

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6. Music Row Bar & Grill

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4.7

Exceptional(5)

Price: Moderate

• American • Nashville

Booked 8 times today

At Music Row Bar & Grill, we are committed to providing an inviting, upscale yet relaxed dining experience where culinary excellence meets genuine hospitality. Our dedication to sourcing the finest local and seasonal ingredients ensures that each dish is crafted with creativity, care, and passion. Our goal is to create an environment where guests can come together to savor exceptional food and drinks while enjoying meaningful connections. We aim to exceed expectations by delivering outstanding service and unforgettable flavors, making every visit a celebration of comfort and sophistication. Join us at Music Row Bar & Grill for a dining experience that combines the best of hospitality and culinary artistry.

7. 404 Kitchen

4.4

Awesome(2439)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 4 times today

The 404 Kitchen elevates Southern cooking with fresh, local ingredients and modern European techniques. Chef Matt Bolus curates a menu that reinterprets classic dishes, offering a unique and comforting dining experience in Nashville's Gulch neighborhood.

8. The Farm House

4.7

Exceptional(2417)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

We are a southern Restaurant & Bar (Best Happy Hour in Nashville) with a touch of Italian. Chefs Trey Cioccia & Robert Compton have been working side by side for 17 years. We are located directly across the street from the Schermerhorn and one block from the Bridgestone Arena, Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Ascend Amphitheater. We are a casual laid back restaurant, with a bar that makes y'all feel at home. We have Happy Hour every day (at the bar) and valet parking on Fridays and Saturdays. If you wake up hungry on the weekend, we serve Brunch and all you need to drink Mimosa's

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9. Valentino's Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(2009)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 3 times today

NEW LOCATION at 1808 HAYES STREET !!! Beautiful covered patio! Pasta, Steaks and Chops. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 27 years, a Nashville original, Valentino's Ristorante serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. Musicians, movie stars and movers and shakers all have touted Valentino's as the place for great Italian food, live entertainment and private events. Just ask Bill Gates, Robert Redford, Rascal Flatts and the Vice President of the United States. Buon appetito.

10. Jane’s Hideaway

4.8

Exceptional(644)

Price: Moderate

• American • East Nashville

Booked 6 times today

Our kitchen is open 5-10pm, 7 days a week. 21 + after 8pm.We always recommend booking a reservation for your party, however we do have limited walk-in availability! For parties greater than 4 people, call ahead, our seating for large parties is very limited. We have a 15 minute grace period for late parties. Please note that your party may receive a time limit if we are busy!At Jane's, we are serving up re-invented Southern classics with local ingredients, paired with very listenable live music from the next generation of bluegrass and Americana virtuosos. Hide out tonight in East Nashville with a Tennessee-spirit based cocktail and you'll quickly become a friend of Jane's.Live music starts every night at 8pm.Cancellation policy: Parties of 8+ will be required to submit a credit card to secure their reservation. In the event of a short notice cancellation (24 hours or less), or a no-show, there will be a charge of 20 dollars per person on said reservation.21+ after 8pm

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New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic Christmas breakfast! We enjoyed it and hope to come back soon
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Evelyn'sPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Midtown
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4.3
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Benjamin
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Absolutely stellar restaurant! The Peking duck is a must order, it is the best I’ve ever had. Services was impeccable and atmosphere was excellent. Expensive, however very much worth it. Will be going again!
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ChoyPrice: Expensive• Chinese• The Gulch
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4.8
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AndrewVIP
Nashville •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is an incredible place to dine! It’s tucked away deep in Germantown but well worth the find. If you get a chance, request Emma as your server. I always seek a restaurant that provides the culinary experience you can’t get at home…and O-Ku provides that experience.
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O-Ku - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Germantown
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4.8
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William HVIP
Nashville •36 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Service was slow, but it’s expected during the holidays.
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Park CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sylvan Park & Sylvan Heights
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4.7
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AmberVIP
Nashville •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My all time favorite restaurant. Love the atmosphere and the staff is amazing!
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The Chef and IPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Music Row
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4.5

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Park Cafe

2. The Chef and I

3. O-Ku - Nashville

4. Choy

5. Evelyn's

6. Music Row Bar & Grill

7. 404 Kitchen

8. The Farm House

9. Valentino's Ristorante

10. Jane’s Hideaway

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