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O-Ku - Nashville, Nashville, TN

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8
4.8
2206 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 69 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Parking details
    Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 2,206 people are saying

O-Ku - 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku in Nashville is a sushi lover's paradise, offering an "amazing experience" with "delicious" food and standout service. The atmosphere is both "energetic and romantic," making it perfect for celebrations. Personalized touches for special occasions, like birthdays, add a unique charm. Despite its "expensive" nature, the "quality and service" remain unmatched.

2,206 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was great! Very thoughtful of our celebration and made great recommendations!! Thank you Seth you made our night even more amazing!

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  2. Kaleigh

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Phenomenal food and service! Great ambience and cocktails too! We’ve been looking for a good sushi spot in Nashville and this is definitely the one!

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  3. angelo VIP

    Nashville13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-Ku is a true gem of Nashville. Always on point, always delicious. Last night the difference was made by our server Nicholas! Personable, professional, and attentive but never intrusive. Overall a huge BRAVO to the management that is running such a perfect oiled machine.

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  4. Allison

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-Ku was great! It was my birthday and they had a sweet happy birthday message on the menu and table reservation sign. Nick P., our server was fantastic as well, very knowledgeable, friendly, and on top of everything. The food was delicious, we enjoyed everything, especially the NashVegas roll, shogun cocktail, and the dessert was yummy too! 10/10 highly recommend!

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  5. jena

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding, food was great and we enjoyed ourselves!

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  6. Hadley

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience! Sushi was delicious and cocktails were very much enjoyed. Thanks y’all.

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  7. Jennifer VIP

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and drinks! This place has a great vibe and decor. The staff is really nice too!

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  8. Benjamin

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    O-Ku is our new favorite sushi place in all of Nashville. My fiancé and I dined there for dinner on her birthday and they went above and beyond to make her feel celebrated! We were seated and immediately shocked at how stunning and comfortable the atmosphere was, not to mention that we had personalized menus wishing her a “happy birthday,” as well as a framed note that detailed the complementary birthday drink she could request! Our food was outstanding and our waitress, Amira (apologies, spelling may be incorrect) was amazing and kind! 6/5 stars!!!

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  9. Stephen

    Nashville32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and guidance from our waiter, Jimmy, the overall mood of the restaurant, and the artistry behind the drinks and the food will see me back with O-Ku and friends very soon.

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  10. James

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated next to the kitchen so the noise and motion was constant. The table was wide enough that it was hard to hear the rest of the table. It felt very played out - like a chain restaurant (which I guess it is). The lack of parking was also incredibly disappointing.

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FAQs

O-Ku - Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 2206 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
11:00 PM
Booked 69 times today
Google Map for O-Ku - Nashville

81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kevin Kobayashi
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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