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Bastion
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(93)Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.Koré
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.9(135)A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!
Noko
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.9(1,566)Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.Locust Nashville
Price: Very Expensive•Irish•4.9(100)
Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice.
Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)
Dinner: Friday - Sunday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)
Patio Bar: Sunday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.
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Price: Expensive•Fusion / Eclectic•4.9(2,885)Located in the Bedford Commons complex of the Green Hills neighborhood, etc. offers lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and dinner on Saturday. At the second, smaller version of sister restaurant Etch, Chef Deb Paquette incorporates her favorite spices, produce, and global recipes into the menus for an adventurous dining experience. The bar program offers a succinct wine list with selections from around the world, select craft beer, and an array of elevated craft cocktails.
The cozy 2400 square foot layout features simply adorned tables, comfortable banquette seating, a large inviting bar, along with plenty of open-air seating. Funky light fixtures, striking electric blue tile, copper and glass accents, and warm woods fill out the intimate space.Epice
Price: Moderate•Lebanese•4.9(899)Epice is a family-owned Lebanese bistro in the heart of Nashville. We balance modern design with classic Lebanese dishes, aromatic spices with fresh herbs, and friendly service with professional knowledge. The cocktails are crisp, the entrees aromatic, and the wine elegant. Come celebrate.
RH Courtyard Restaurant at RH Nashville
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(2,725)The RH Restaurant resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Nashville, the Gallery at Green Hills, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine beneath a glass-and-steel atrium amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.
For group dining inquiries, please email: nashvillehospitality@rh.comSinatra Bar & Lounge
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(2,042)Step into a Rat Pack Era Dream at Sinatra Bar & Lounge Located in Nashville's historic Printers Alley, Sinatra Bar & Lounge offers a journey back in time. Experience the elegance of the Rat Pack era, surrounded by memorabilia from Frank Sinatra. As you enter, the warm ambiance welcomes you. The walls showcase photographs and paintings of Sinatra's iconic moments, while his smooth music fills the air, evoking a bygone era of sophistication. Savor a culinary experience that would make Ol' Blue Eyes proud. Our menu features prime steaks, traditional Italian dishes, and Sinatra's personal favorites, all made with the finest ingredients. Pair your meal with a classic cocktail, expertly crafted by our talented bartenders. Whether you enjoy a smooth Manhattan or a refreshing Gin Martini, each sip celebrates the golden age of cocktails. As the night progresses, enjoy live music that captures the spirit of Sinatra's Rat Pack days. Sway to the rhythm, raise a glass, and immerse yourself in timeless elegance and unforgettable memories.
International Market - Nashville
Price: Moderate•Thai•4.9(17)International Market originally opened in 1975, introducing generations of Nashvillians their first taste of Thai cuisine. Now across the street from the original location, Arnold and Anna Myint continue the family tradition by day and serve an evolved chef-curated menu by night. Inspired by their heritage and southern roots, International Market serves authentic Thai flavors by means of local and regionally sustainable purveyors.
International Market has earned the Thai Select Classic Award, a prestigious recognition from the Ministry of Commerce and Royal Thai Government, a first for Nashville. This award, akin to Michelin recognition, is prominent in major U.S. cities like Chicago and New York. Criteria include anonymous dining visits evaluating food authenticity, heritage, atmosphere, and hospitality. The restaurant upholds original owners Win and Patti Myint's culinary legacy, and showcases Chef Arnold's modern Thai cooking approach.Midtown Cafe
Price: Expensive•Southern•4.9(5,211)Open Table TOP 50 Best Southern Restaurant in USA offering a casual, affordable, fine dining atmosphere with breakfast / brunch / lunch all seven days and dinner Monday through Saturday with cage free eggs, biscuits, pancakes, seafood, prime steak, veal, pastas & featuring 40 wines by the glass and 150 selections. Located just off West End at 102 -19th Ave S in the West End / Vanderbilt / Music Row / Midtown / Medical Center neighborhoods. Since 1987, casual fine dining with quality ingredients prepared and served by caring professionals.
Open weekdays for Breakfast 8am-2pm. Lunch 11am-2pm Mon-Sun. Dinner starting at 4:30 Monday - Thursday and 5:00pm Friday and Saturday.
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- AAmyUtah •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoLindsey was an amazing waitress!! She had us laughing and was very helpful.More infoOak Steakhouse - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.7
- TThatchNashville •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoOur experience at the Iberian Pig was great! Our server wasn’t too attentive yet made sure we didn’t need anything, and she was super friendly! We ordered the Paella, Pork Cheek Tacos, Empanadas de Carne, and the Happy Hour charcuterie. It was all fantastic! All ingredients were fresh and made to order. One of my new favorite restaurants!More infoIberian Pig - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Spanish• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.8
- WWendellVIPNashville •4 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFantastic! Best Mexican food you will ever eat. Definitely the best in the Nashville area.More infoMaiz De La VidaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.8
- MMartiNashville •4 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoWe had a wonderful night celebrating a friend. It was our first time & everything was wonderful! The cocktails were excellent & the cast iron cookie dessert was AMAZING!! We’ll be back for sure!!More infoThe Finch - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.6
- TTYLAEast Tennessee •3 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoFood was very good. They had live entertainment and it was very, very loud.More infoHand Cut Chophouse - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Sobro•4.4
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When you're taking in the sights around Nashville, don't forget to stop for some awesome meals. Nashville offers plenty of fine dining options where you can find dishes like filet mignon along with delicious cocktails and wines. If you're hungry for larger portions, you can grab a pizza or hot wings, and Mexican and Latin restaurants serve up hearty meals to share with the family. There are also specialty restaurants that offer Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Sushi, Indian, and Italian fare. And Nashville offers seafood galore, from bayou shrimp pasta to fin fish cooked just the way you like. No matter what you're looking for, you're sure to find something appealing in Nashville.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Nashville include Jimmy Kelly's Steakhouse, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Brentwood and Urban Grub
Child friendly restaurants in Nashville include The Chop House - Hendersonville, Church and Union - Nashville and Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville