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etch - Nashville, Nashville, TN
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etch - Nashville

$31 to $50
Contemporary American
303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Why they're an Icon

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.

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
  • Website
    http://www.etchrestaurant.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201
  • Neighborhood
    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

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Experiences

  • Nelson's Green Brier Bourbon Dinner

    $170.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 23, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    We've teamed up with local distillery Nelson's Green Brier for a special bourbon dinner. Our culinary team has created a multi-course menu that compliments a selection of spirits from the Green Brier portfolio. Upon arrival, guests will enjoy a welcome cocktail with Nelson Brothers Classic bourbon + a braised pork belly skewer. The following four courses will be presented to guests seated in our private dining room for an intimate, interactive dining experience, each paired with a pour of the Nelson Brothers collection. The cost of tickets includes dinner reservations, drink pairings, tax and gratuity. Reservations can be cancelled up to seven days prior to the event for a full refund. PORK BELLY* braised pork belly skewer, charred corn miso, furikake cream cheese, togarashi jelly, puffed barley Paired with Nelson Brothers Classic Bourbon Cocktail SMOKED TROUT* potato waffle, trout roe, herb bourbon crème fraîche, sweet tea gastrique Paired with Nelson Brothers Black Brier BURRATA SALAD grilled peach, blackberry bacon jam, frisée, pecan sherry vinaigrette Paired with Nelson Brothers Sherry Cask SMOKED NY STRIP* coffee cherry butter, hazelnut risotto, spiced sweet potato puree, beef jus, charred broccolini Paired with Nelson Brothers Reserve Bourbon DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO MOUSSE hazelnut chiffon cake, caramelized hazelnuts, salted caramel, white chocolate cremeux Paired with Nelson Brothers Honey Cask
    Nelson's Green Brier Bourbon Dinner Photo

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Menu

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What 8,720 people are saying

etch - Nashville reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Etch in Nashville is a culinary delight with "outstanding service" and a "steady, never frantic" atmosphere. The menu is praised for its "impressive," "flavorful," and "colorful" dishes, such as the must-try cauliflower and pork tenderloin. Patrons enjoy watching the "artistry put into the craft" from the chef's counter.
8,720 Reviews

  1. Christopher

    Alabama4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service, presentation, and delicious dishes! Hands down best meal in Nashville!

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  2. Willie

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an impressive menu. Flavorful, colorful and super interesting. Must have the cauliflower… I’ve never had anything so “simple” be so delicious!!

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  3. Brian VIP

    California Central Coast9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ate here 10 years ago and happy to say everything was excellent again. We had party of 5 and tasted a lot of apps, salads, entrees and desserts. Everything was on point. Will be back again next time in town.

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  4. Stephen

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our very favorite restaurants in Nashville. The entire business is so well run. The pace is always steady, never frantic. The food is always delicious. The service is always extraordinary.

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  5. Cindy

    Utah24 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Etch had some unique flavor combinations . We would rate it 3.5-4 stars Service was awesome Beet and berry salad was our favorite Cauliflower appetizer was ok but glad we order 1/2 Pork chop was good Chicken was ok Blueberry dessert had few blueberries and not amazing like dessert needs to be

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  6. Hilary

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great anniversary dinner at Etch- Nashville. The food was wonderful. The service was great, but overall it felt rushed. We had drinks, appetizer, meal, and the check -all in under an hour.
    etch - NashvilleResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Hilary, thank you for your recent visit to etch; we appreciate you choosing to celebrate your anniversary with us! I'm pleased to hear that you enjoyed your overall meal, though I'm sorry to learn that we failed to allow more spacing between each course. Service should never be rushed - I sincerely apologize for the impact this had on your dinner. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, as this is helpful feedback for us to share with our service team and improve. We hope you'll come see us again soon!

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  7. Christy

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! What an experience. I was seated at the bar with my daughter and we were cared for the second we walked in. Our waiter had excellent customer service. The experience altogether felt like fine dining done right. Then comes the food. Sitting at the bar is a wonderful option and choice because you get to see the process itself and the artistry put into the craft. The menu is full of wonderfully paired meals and sides, one of my favorites being the califlower. The roasted vegetable itself had great color and flavor on it, but when paired with the sauces was unforgettable, and it truly felt high end. This didn’t stop at the appetizers, and both of our meals were also wonderful; wonderfully cooked and arranged in a way that made all of the thought put into the dishes evident. I ordered essentially the chefs choice for the night and it hit all of the parts of a good meal: salty, fatty, acidic, and spicy. With the perfect combination of sweet and whatever else to balance the meal. Desert was also a treat, and very well crafted. Overall a must go when in Nashville, would recommend, will be returning!!!

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  8. Heather

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Chef’s counter is not a chef counter experience at all. Wait staff was indifferent.

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  9. Jeff VIP

    Nashville3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    good food, surprisingly not very busy on Friday evening

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  10. Jake VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Dinner!! The Pork Tenderloin was the best that I’ve ever had!!

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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 8720 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for etch - Nashville

303 Demonbreun Street, Nashville, TN 37201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    3rd AVE.
  • Neighborhood
    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
  • Website
    http://www.etchrestaurant.com/
  • 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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