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The Catbird Seat, Nashville, TN
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The Catbird Seat

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Fancy
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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Executive chef: Tiffani Ortiz & Andy Doubrava

From the OpenTable editors: When it opened 2011, Strategic Hospitality’s flagship tasting restaurant kicked off a new era of fine dining in Nashville. In addition to racking up accolades from GQ and Bon Appétit, Catbird Seat has been an incubator for some of the city’s top chefs. Today, Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava command the open, counter-style kitchen, turning out innovative New American tasting menus that can stretch to 18 courses of dishes like a walnut cookie filled with chicken liver mousse and berry preserves.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 810-8200
  • Website
    http://www.thecatbirdseatrestaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 182 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
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Catbird Seat offers an extraordinary dining experience, where "incredible food, incredible service" and exquisite preparation shine. Guests rave about the "culinary masterpiece" with "phenomenal" dishes that are both artistic and delicious. The intimate setting and attentive staff enhance the experience, making it perfect for special occasions.

182 Reviews

  1. mark a

    Nashville

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really special dining experience. Food prepared in a way a person will rarely have the opportunity to try. Served by the chefs creating the dishes and paired with small vineyards or allocated wines. Be adventurous and try the Catbird Seat….you will not be sorry!

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  2. Dana

    Omaha

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We chose Catbird Seat because we were seeking a gastronomical experience. We wanted interesting textures and flavors that would make us close our eyes and smack the counter. Executive chefs, Tiffani, Andy, and their team provided that and more. Each course was exemplary. The attention to detail and creativity was clear in presentation, taste, and texture. Their soufflé literally brought a tear to my eye (and a smack to the counter). So many of the elements were not only pretty and tasty but they were downright fun. In addition to the beautifully curated menu, my husband and I chose a wine pairing and their non-alcoholic pairing. The wine pairing was thoughtfully matched and every drop was delicious but in my opinion, the shining star was the NA pairing. A good pairing is key for a well-rounded experience and often if you don’t drink alcohol, you’re missing out on part of the intended culinary program design. Not in this case. The NA pairing was a fascinating dive of flavors that complemented every bite and was more interesting and provided an even better palette experience than the wine. What a gift to the sober folks. My husband and I are food science geeks, ambitious home chefs, and passionate about a fine dining experience. Thank you to the Chefs and their team for entertaining our questions, curiosity, and giddiness. We can’t wait to come back.

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  3. Stephanie

    VIP

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an incredible evening and one my husband and I could not be more grateful to ring in 2025! The special nye menu was so special. Was our first time under chef Andy and chef Tiffani tutelage and leadership. What a moment! Can’t wait for the next time!

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  4. Tina

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10/10. Start to finish the best meal we’ve ever experienced.

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  5. Arielle

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best relating menu and restaurant in Nashville!! Tiffany and Andy are so incredibly inspiring and talented chefs!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simply exceptional. The entire team was a delight to interact with; they went above and beyond in ensuring we had a wonderful dining experience. The courses were so thoughtfully prepared, offered unexpected surprises to the palate, and yet very approachable. You could tell the chefs honor the science and joy of their craft. We surprised ourselves in choosing the non-alcoholic drink pairings; they were just as intricate and delightful as the meal. Worth every bit of the price. If you don’t have an adventurous +1, don’t wait—go alone.

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  7. Johnathon

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This was boring. Squash. Squash. White wine. White wine. Squash. Squash. One constant note of nothing. Very disappointing. I would be ok with someone taking a chance and missing badly. This was nothing, wrapped in squash.

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  8. Chad

    VIP

    Nashville

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The flavor profile of all the dishes were outstanding. Service and atmosphere is very good. Highly recommend.

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  9. Heath

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The tastes were exceptional. I may be a turnip convert! The wine pairings…extraordinary.

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  10. maggie

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely experience. Every course we kept saying was our new favorite. The service was incredible. The food was phenomenal. We did the N.A. drink pairing and it was truly out of this world. We cannot wait to go back

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The Catbird Seat is rated 4.8 stars by 182 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Catbird Seat

1711 Division Street, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    18th Avenue
  • Area
    Music Row
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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