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1. Peninsula
4.8
Exceptional(187)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • East Nashville
Booked 12 times today
Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.
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2. The Catbird Seat
4.8
Exceptional(222)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Music Row
Booked 3 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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3. House of Cards
4.7
Exceptional(6224)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 52 times today
House of Cards is Nashville’s most unique dining and entertainment experience. Located underground in a 10,000 sq. ft space, the venue offers an evening for guests unlike any other in the history of the South. ​House of Cards celebrates the art of magic, classic American cuisine and fine hand-crafted cocktails. Guests are encouraged to explore the dining room to enjoy the rare collections and be entertained by some of America’s top magicians. Complimentary tickets to magic performances in the showroom are included with purchase of a dinner entrée. Please, no outside bottles.Reservations for parties of 6 or less can be made 14 days in advance through OpenTable. For parties of 7-12, please reserve 17 days in advance by emailing reservations@hocnashville.com. Dress code strictly enforced. For dress code details, visit HOCNashville.com/reservations. No photography inside the restaurant. Reservations encouraged. Walk-ins welcome subject to availability and dress code.
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4. Skull's Rainbow Room
4.8
Exceptional(5192)
Price: Expensive
• French American • Downtown
Booked 61 times today
Skull's Rainbow Room is a hotspot for foodies. With its French American cuisine and numerous prestigious awards for its dinner menu, it's a place for a unique and delicious dining experience. Reviewers rave about the 'great food and great ambience', 'amazing food and great service' and the 'incredible food and atmosphere'. With live jazz bands nightly and a late-night burlesque show, this place offers a vibrant and exciting dining atmosphere.
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5. Koré
4.9
Exceptional(110)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville
Booked 26 times today
A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!
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6. The Farm House
4.7
Exceptional(2445)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Downtown
Booked 19 times 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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7. Locust Nashville
4.9
Exceptional(80)
Price: Very Expensive
• Irish • Belmont / Hillsboro
Booked 11 times today
Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice. On Sunday nights, the team pumps out dumplings folded to order for a more casual, walk-ins-only experience. Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)Sunday Walk-Ins: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (first come, first served)Patio Bar: Friday - Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.
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8. etch - Nashville
4.8
Exceptional(8630)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 49 times today
Etch is a foodie's paradise, with bold flavors and unique presentations that consistently impress. The restaurant is praised for its wide-ranging, creative menu, and its chef's attention to detail is evident in every dish. Reviewers rave about the excellent service, and the atmosphere is described as upscale yet relaxed. It's a place where you can savor the best of contemporary American cuisine, with an extensive wine list and modern take on classic cocktails to complement your meal.
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9. Bastion
4.9
Exceptional(76)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Nashville
Booked 12 times today
Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.
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10. The Mockingbird Nashville
4.7
Exceptional(3224)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • The Gulch & North Gulch
Booked 34 times today
Modern Diner. Global Fare. Delicious Fun. This is The Mockingbird. Led by talented culinary duo executive chef / partner Brian Riggenbach and front-of-house extraordinaire / partner Mikey Corona, The Mockingbird offers a menu of comfort classics with a global twist and an ambiance of art deco diner whimsy. Walls are covered in beautiful custom-made wallpaper, painted tin tiles on the ceiling, windows open to two patios as weather allows and a larger-than-life mirrored bird sculpture overlooking the dining room. And then there’s the food and drink! Munch on a Mockingburger or Mac N Cheese (aka Feeling Grate!) while sipping an Old-Fashioned-ish or a Punchin’ Bag (ask about it – they are famous!). We also love hosting group events! We have a private dining room, an upstairs dining room and an enclosed patio, all perfect for bridal showers and bachelorette parties plus business lunches and corporate dinners. Y’all come see us! **Reservation cancelation policy is strictly enforced**
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