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Bastion

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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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Executive chef: Josh Habiger

From the OpenTable editors: Part cocktail bar, part fine-dining restaurant, Bastion is where you go for ever-evolving New American tasting menus from James Beard-nominated chef Josh Habiger. Settle into the intimate, 24-seat space to feast on playsful dishes starring oysters, caviar, and potato mochi topped with shaved bonito. Add in top-notch cocktails, and it’s easy to see why Eater Nashville named it 2023’s Restaurant of the Year.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Modern European, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Restaurant Hours Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Big Bar Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (615) 490-8434
  • Website
    https://www.bastionnashville.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    There are several options for private events at Bastion, including a Bastion Private Dinner, Big Bar Rental (during Non-Business hours), and Big Bar Parties (during Business hours). Please visit our website, or email info@bastionnashville.com to get the ball rolling on your private event.
  • Location
    434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872
  • Area
    South Nashville
  • Cross Street
    Pillow St. and Houston St.
  • Parking details
    We have our very own paid parking lot kitty-corner to the bar, on the southeast corner of Houston and Pillow Streets. Pay first and we will validate inside. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Menu

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What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Best Ambience

  • Nashville

    Best Value

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Great for fine wines

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Best Ambience

  • Nashville

    Best Value

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Great for fine wines

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bastion offers a "delicious, unique eating experience" with a creative menu and exceptional service. Guests enjoy "intimate and off the beaten path" dining, interacting with chefs, and "excellent" wine pairings. The ambiance is enhanced by vinyl records, creating a "wonderful" atmosphere. A top choice for both special occasions and casual dining.

47 Reviews

  1. carlyn

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I have eaten at many fine dining establishments in Nashville. The food was impeccably prepared and presented. We had an exceptional bottle of wine with our dinner, and the cocktails were well prepared. You can balk at the cost, but this is one of those establishments that it is money well spent. It felt so intimate and the food was Amazing!

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  2. Beth

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Second trip to Bastion—the first was a year ago and positively incredible, from the food to the wine to the service, music and ambiance. Brought some friends back this time and was far less impressed, unfortunately. It may have just been an off night but I found most of the dishes and wines forgettable, with a couple truly unpalatable (in at least two cases, courses were excessively salty IMO, and I couldn’t choke down one of the wine pairings). That said, the beef main was great, as were the accompanying rolls and a couple of the seafood preparations. Still love what this place is doing but was disappointed last night (and bummed to have talked the restaurant up to friends who left similarly underwhelmed).

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  3. Susan

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special night out!! Still out favorite over the years. If you are into an eclectic preparation and presentation of phenomenal flavors this is your place,

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  4. Corey

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone at Bastion was both extremely professional and personable, and the food was exquisite. Easily the best food I’ve had in Nashville so far. Also unique presentations and preparations! Come here for an amazing experience.

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  5. Phillip

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as usual. Wonderful dining experience… highly recommend

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  6. Philip

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing experience at Bastion. The food was great and very well portioned out. The level of service was top notch, and everyone there was so friendly. We had some great conversations with the staff and we will definitely be back!

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  7. sherry

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fabulous hidden spot. Food and service is off the charts! Chris is amazing to start us off…wine suggestions (spot on! ) food is incredible. Our first visit…we will be back🧑‍🍳

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  8. Jennifer

    VIP

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chefs at Bastion created a tailored and creative food experience! We love the chefs just as much as the food!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, an atmosphere. If you enjoy artistically crafted tasting menus, this is the place. I cannot recommend the wine pairings enough - they were perfect with each course.

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  10. Gary

    Nashville

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Probably one of our best experiences of dining in Nashville. A fixed six course menu with several selections with each course. Great service and great food.

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FAQs

Bastion is rated 4.9 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Bastion

434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Pillow St. and Houston St.
  • Area
    South Nashville
  • Hours of Operation
    Restaurant Hours Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Big Bar Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Modern European, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have our very own paid parking lot kitty-corner to the bar, on the southeast corner of Houston and Pillow Streets. Pay first and we will validate inside. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.bastionnashville.com/
  • Phone number
    (615) 490-8434
  • Private party facilities
    There are several options for private events at Bastion, including a Bastion Private Dinner, Big Bar Rental (during Non-Business hours), and Big Bar Parties (during Business hours). Please visit our website, or email info@bastionnashville.com to get the ball rolling on your private event.
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