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etch - Nashville

$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
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.

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Executive chef: Deb Paquette

From the OpenTable editors: Pioneering chef Deb Paquette is Tennessee’s first woman to qualify as a certified executive chef and her bold, globally inspired menu takes center stage at this critical darling in downtown Nashville. Grab a spot at the lively chef’s counter for a front-row seat to the open kitchen, where Paquette turns out artfully plated dishes like pan-seared scallops with Thai lemongrass curry paired with stellar, Wine Spectator-awarded wines. No meal here is complete without one of pastry chef Megan Williams’s knockout desserts.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary European
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 522-0685
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Etch offers two private dining rooms for meetings, receptions and special events. The Intermezzo Room is an intimate, elegant space with seating for 14; the Encore Room is an expansive space with a private bar, offering seating for 40 or standing room for 50.
  • Private party contact
    Whitney Eccher: (615) 626-6446
  • Area
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Cross Street
    3rd AVE.
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking for dinner guests; a validation ticket is provided following your meal. Additional parking is available in conveniently located pay lots.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day

    US$125.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 only
    Treat your special someone to a four-course Valentine's Day dinner! Our culinary team is presenting a delicious prix fixe dinner for $125++ per person, plus optional wine pairings for an additional $55 per person. This option will be offered in lieu of our regular dinner menu. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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  • etch + present tense chef collab dinner

    US$130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    18 Feb 2025 only
    18:30
    Join us for a collaborative dining experience as the chefs from present tense & etch restaurants come together for an exclusive, one-night-only dinner. Chef/Owner Ryan Costanza of present tense will be joining Chef/Owner Deb Paquette, Executive Chef Jess Lambert, and Executive Pastry Chef Megan Williams of etch restaurant. Each chef will showcase their unique culinary prowess in this collaborative multi-course menu as part of the Dine Nashville programming. Guests will be seated in our private dining room for this intimate, interactive chef-driven dinner. Tickets are $130 per person, plus tax and gratuity; optional wine pairings can be added at the restaurant for an additional $55++ per person.

What 8,605 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Etch in Nashville is highly praised for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Diners enjoy the "creative, delicious" dishes and attentive staff. The restaurant's ambiance is perfect for special occasions, with a "fantastic wine list" and a "great atmosphere." A must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining experience.
8,605 Reviews
  1. Jackie

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible flavor experience. All of the server’s recommendations were a hit. The sommelier was a special touch. Will be back!

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  2. Teresa

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have not been to Etch in years. We found it a little dated. The food was good not great. Outstanding service by our server Brianna.

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  3. cindy

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Cocktails surperb. Love the vibe

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  4. Randi

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ruddy was such a delightful and refreshing welcome from the moment we walked in. It was like being welcomed by an old friend all the way to our table, we appreciated that. Brooke was our server and she was outstanding; she never skipped a beat and anticipated our needs. Her recommendations were fabulous and were particularly loved that you knew she was genuine and she loves the food as much as she cared about us loving the food. 10/10.

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  5. Larry

    Nashville

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is an outstanding restaurant! The service, food and atmosphere were really great. She had a vegetarian meal, and I had the Chef's creation. Both were excellent. It was our first time there and we will definitely be back!

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  6. Mark

    VIP

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Yet again, the food was outstanding. I always try to get the Chef's Creation and am almost never disappointed. Our waiter was very pleasant and engaging, but clearly managed our table at his pace. We waited much longer than usual to place our dinner orders and much longer than usual to get our meals (which were then delicious.) This is our second visit in a row with service issues and I hope it doesn't represent a change in culture for what remains my wife's and my favorite restaurant in Nashville.
    etch - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Mark, thank you for your loyal patronage. We appreciate you and your wife choosing to dine with us and value your feedback from your recent visit. I apologize for falling short of providing you with a five-star experience. Our quality service standards haven't changed, so it's disappointing to learn that you've noticed a shift as of late. Our General Manager is reaching out to you directly to speak with you in more detail. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and I hope that we have the opportunity to show you a true etch experience soon.

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  7. Ellen

    VIP

    Nashville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The dinner was excellent and very creative. The service was excellent.

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  8. Beth

    VIP

    Sacramento

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The sever was very professional & the food presentation was great! Lots of unique menu items & our dishes tasted wonderful!

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  9. Joan

    Seattle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Chefs special was the Mahi and it was cooked to perfection! Caesar salad was unlike any other and absolutely delicious! Kevin, our server, was fabulous, the gentleman at the host stand was very nice and fun to talk with. Thanks for a great meal Etch! We will be back!

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  10. Alice

    VIP

    Nashville

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dining experience – the salad was huge, the duck, confit, vine, and the pork ribeye could be cut with a fork. Service was attentive and we enjoyed sitting at the chef’s bar to see the magic up close! A lovely culinary experience

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FAQs

etch - Nashville offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 522-0685.

etch - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 8605 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 48 times today
You're in luck! We still have 4 timeslots left
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for etch - Nashville

303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    3rd AVE.
  • Area
    Downtown / Sobro
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer complimentary valet parking for dinner guests; a validation ticket is provided following your meal. Additional parking is available in conveniently located pay lots.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (615) 522-0685
  • Private party facilities
    Etch offers two private dining rooms for meetings, receptions and special events. The Intermezzo Room is an intimate, elegant space with seating for 14; the Encore Room is an expansive space with a private bar, offering seating for 40 or standing room for 50.
  • Private party contact
    Whitney Eccher: (615) 626-6446
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