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Virago, Nashville, TN

Virago

4.6
4.6
1488 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese
1126 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
For more reservation availability, please call (615) 254-1902 or book directly at mstreetnashville.com.

As an original pioneer of the blossoming Nashville restaurant & food scene, Virago is the gold standard for Asian fusion and Sushi. Virago continues to justify its national acclaim as amongst the nation’s best by satiating savvy diners with its artistic cuisine, creative mixology, and sixty label sake list.

Virago’s perennially awarded “Best Sushi” set in the “Best Interior Design” creates an exciting dining adventure that can only be experienced at Virago. And although Virago’s sushi is consistently regarded as the city’s best, its innovative menu of Asian-inspired culinary gems is recognized by insiders as the brightest star that shines on MStreet.

Above all, Virago is an experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Monday-Thursday: 5:00 pm-11:00 pm Friday-Saturday: 5:00 pm-12:00 pm Reservations recommended, Walk-ins welcome
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Whitney, Sushi Chef Himmi Vasquez
  • Private party facilities
    Do you have a momentous occasion approaching? Or perhaps you just want to enjoy a fantastic dinner with dear friends? A business presentation that requires A/V capabilities? The Lotus Room at Virago is the perfect venue of any gathering. Also available for daytime luncheons.
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North Gulch
  • Cross street
    12th Ave S & McGavock St
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,488 people are saying

Virago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 2.9Value

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1,488 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    Nashville84 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous and service was perfect.

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  2. shirleyV VIP

    Memphis/West TN76 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Let me start with the fact we are huge sushi fans and have had it all over the world. My husband had visited this restaurant before and raved over it but indicated it seemed to have changed. Virago’s was good but nothing special and a bit pricy for the product, overall service and presentation. If the food and service better probably would have been fine. We ordered from the regular and premium menu. The lobster shooter was tasty but would have like larger piece of lobster and would have be fine with a higher price. It was just minuscule but delicious. My daughter had the crunchy California roll and said it was ok nothing special and a lot like the one you can get at Kroger for 1/3 price. I didn’t try it. My husband had the sashimi which he said was tasty but nothing special. The presentation wasn’t special either. He said when he had come in the past the presentation was awesome at this restaurant. I had the premium hand hamachi hand roll that had no rice which I loved. We had. AR IOU’s other rolls that were all really good but nothing special for the price. Over all good restaurant and I would return.

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  3. Deanna VIP

    Chicago4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We LOVE Virago!!! Our waiter was amazing on Thursday and the Brussels sprouts..well we got a second order! Missed the stone steak off the menu (current option is $$$$$) so that part was sad :(

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  4. Steve

    New York City24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    definitely the best suchi in town they also go out of their way to satisfy you.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had an 8:00 reservation and didn’t get seated until 9:00. Our waiter was not friendly. My son was in town with his new girl friend.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was really impressed with the service at Virago. I was there this past weekend with girlfriends. We were visiting Nashville for a girls weekend and this restaurant had been recommended. We had reservations, but when we checked in our table wasn’t ready and we headed to the lounge for some wine. Enjoying each other’s company, we didn’t really mind that we still had to wait 30+ minutes to be seated. However, after a great meal and friendly service (by Cassidy), the manager came over with our bill letting us know she comped a few things since we had to wait so long and thanking us for our patience. It’s so rare for something like this to happen without a customer complaint (which we did not give) so I thought this spoke volumes about the level of service Virago is looking to uphold. I would definitely go back!

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  7. DebbieF VIP

    Nashville40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Virago never disappoints! The stone steak, crispy Brussels, coconut jasmine rice and sugar snap peas is a delicious favorite dinner! Dined on Tuesday night and then took other guests Saturday night!

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  8. JenniferF

    Nashville7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambiance. They have a plush lounge area and bar to sit in while you wait for your table. The crispy brussel sprouts (add parm and truffle oil) and the dumpling appetizers are a must try. Small delay between drink orders and someone coming to take our food order, but it was a Friday night. Food came relatively quickly. Overall, fantastic experience. Tempted to Uber Eats those crispy brussels on the daily.

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  9. ThomasJ

    Nashville11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love love love love love love love love this place.

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  10. LadyDi

    Kansas City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have such a great dining experience when dining at Virago! Atmosphere, service and food are outstanding! Servers are very knowledgeable and attentive! Virago is always our go to for sushi when visiting Nashville!

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FAQs

Virago does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

Virago is rated 4.6 stars by 1488 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Virago

1126 McGavock St, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th Ave S & McGavock St
  • Neighborhood
    The Gulch & North Gulch
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday: 5:00 pm-10:00 pm Monday-Thursday: 5:00 pm-11:00 pm Friday-Saturday: 5:00 pm-12:00 pm Reservations recommended, Walk-ins welcome
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Andrew Whitney, Sushi Chef Himmi Vasquez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Do you have a momentous occasion approaching? Or perhaps you just want to enjoy a fantastic dinner with dear friends? A business presentation that requires A/V capabilities? The Lotus Room at Virago is the perfect venue of any gathering. Also available for daytime luncheons.
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