Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in East Nashville

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1. Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Midtown

Booked 6 times today

Serving as the social epicenter of Virgin Hotels Nashville, Commons Club offers an interactive experience with three distinct spaces inviting locals and hotel guests alike to eat, drink and explore Music Row. The Kitchen boasts an open-style kitchen concept and dining room including an exclusive chef’s table. Guests can enjoy an elevated mix of small plates, craveable entrées and sides available for breakfast, lunch, brunch, and dinner. The Bar offers thoughtfully crafted cocktails, a curated wine selection and a menu of bites. Adjacent to the bar is The Shag Room, a swanky space with a southern twist that features wrap-around tiered seating and a fringe ceiling installation evoking an enjoyable setting for both travelers and locals.

2. Henrietta Red

4.8

Exceptional(164)

Price: Expensive

• American • Germantown

Booked 13 times today

Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends. Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast. Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

3. Adele's

4.7

Exceptional(5919)

Price: Expensive

• American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 21 times today

Adele’s restaurant in Nashville is a partnership among Ken Levitan and Howard Greenstone of Red Pebbles Hospitality. The restaurant features an open kitchen with a large fireplace grill, wood-burning oven, white quarter-sawn oak bar, chef’s counter, and heated outdoor dining patio with umbrellas. The menu at Adele’s focuses on seasonal, accessible comfort food sourced from local farms and purveyors. The restaurant is open for dinner nightly and offers a wonderful weekend brunch from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Adele’s provides free parking in the first 2 rows of angled parking spots located directly in front of our building (validation required). If our parking lot is full, we offer validated parking in the parking lot across the street (1207 McGavock St.) or the parking garage behind Adele's (1222 Demonbreun St.). Please see the host stand for validation!

4. etch - Nashville

4.7

Exceptional(8566)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 56 times today

Featuring an array of global flavors and decadent desserts by Chef Deb Paquette and Pastry Chef Megan Williams, Etch is located in the ground floor of the Encore tower in Nashville's SoBro district. The restaurant is equipped with two private dining rooms, a full bar and an open kitchen with bar-style seating, allowing guests to interact with the culinary team. Lunch and dinner are available Monday-Friday, as well as dinner on Saturday. In her 13 years as Chef/Owner of Zola, Deb received accolades for Nashville's best chef and Nashville's best restaurant multiple times. Nashville restaurants are many, but Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations.The cuisine at Etch is complemented by our comprehensive wine list, featuring an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Guests can also enjoy our modern take on classic cocktails, along with a variety of eclectic beers and regional drafts.

5. City House

4.8

Exceptional(1657)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Germantown

Booked 10 times today

At City House in Nashville, TN, James Beard Award winning Chef Tandy Wilson makes an amazing array of dishes to pair up with the enormous array of artisan cocktails, wine and bourbon or whiskey choices available. A popular Sunday Supper gives a unique dining experience, but many come for the regular dinner menu.The dinner choices at City House include starters like frico, pork snacks, and seasonal salads. There are handmade pizzas with traditional toppings and more Southern inspired choices like belly ham or kale. The entrees are just as seasonal and include dishes like the local trout, hand made pastas, and wood oven roasted meats. A visit to City House allows you to enjoy a wonderful experience in a historic setting.

6. Pelican & Pig

4.9

Exceptional(43)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Nashville

Booked 10 times today

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Nick & Audra Guidry, Pelican & Pig operates with playful creativity and service in mind. Drawing inspiration from places they have lived and from their many travels, in name and through the menu, the restaurant is a nod to the inspirations and influences from the past and present. By bringing a fine-casual dining service experience to a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, it is our goal to provide exceptional service through attention to details and knowledge of products and menus. Upon entering you are greeted with a view of the completely open kitchen and wood-burning hearth. Let our staff welcome and guide you through the night with our list of craft cocktails, exceptional wine and spirit offerings and our hand-selected craft beer menu.

7. The Catbird Seat

4.8

Exceptional(182)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Music Row

Booked 4 times today

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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8. Central Bar + Kitchen

4.0

Excellent(68)

Price: Moderate

• American • Midtown

Central Bar + Kitchen is a modern social hub near Vanderbilt University that welcomes locals, Nashville Travelers, and the campus community. Our guests are smart and stylish, so we never slack on delivering an excellent, energetic experience.

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9. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(3924)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 31 times today

Nestled at the base of the iconic Westin Hotel in the heart of Nashville, TN, our steakhouse offers a sophisticated dining experience where modern elegance meets Southern hospitality. Open Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM, and Friday through Saturday from 4 PM to 10 PM, we provide an inviting atmosphere perfect for both intimate dinners and special celebrations. Guests enjoy the convenience of complimentary valet parking at the Westin Hotel next door, ensuring a seamless experience from arrival to departure. Join us for expertly crafted steaks, an exceptional wine list, and an unforgettable evening in Music City.

10. The Chef and I

4.4

Awesome(3032)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Music Row

Booked 1 time 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!

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Claire
Atlanta Metro •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Menu was thoughtfully crafted and seasonal items. The servers were knowledgeable and passionate and you can tell the staff is well taken care of. I highly recommend sitting at the chefs counter!
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etch - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.7
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JenniferVIP
Southwest Florida •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
New Years Day brunch was a great experience. Buffet had an amazing selection of tasty items. Would highly recommend!!
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Adele'sPrice: Expensive• American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.7
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Amy
Nashville •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was fabulous! The raw oysters, the green curry oysters (my fav), the red snapper crudo, the crab cakes and mimosas! If you haven’t been here, you need to try it! Service was excellent, our server Abbey was fantastic! We will definitely be back!!
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Henrietta RedPrice: Expensive• American• Germantown
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4.8
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CandyHVIP
Austin •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was so nice to have dinner with my pug puppies! Everyone was so accommodating. Thank you for a lovely end to a long day of traveling.
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Commons Club Kitchen and BarPrice: Moderate• Southern• Midtown
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4.4
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Debbi
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Staff was warm and friendly. The food was innovative and approachable at the same time. The space is unique and the open kitchen is fun to watch. I may have dimmed the lights slightly and put on a little music, but otherwise, the room was lovely. Would definitely return. Probably many times. Don't skip the house-aged ham or the Solomon cocktail.
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City HousePrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown
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4.8

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Commons Club Kitchen and Bar

2. Henrietta Red

3. Adele's

4. etch - Nashville

5. City House

6. Pelican & Pig

7. The Catbird Seat

8. Central Bar + Kitchen

9. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville

10. The Chef and I

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