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1. The Authentique
4.9
Exceptional(136)
Price: Expensive
• Wine Bar • East Nashville
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to The Authentique, an intimate Parisian retreat in the heart of East Nashville. As the proud recipient of the Best Wine List in the city, our cozy French wine bar invites you to experience the romance of 1900s Paris.Immerse yourself in our charming ambiance, where candlelight and vintage decor set the stage for a culinary journey inspired by the streets of France. Our menu features a delightful selection of small plates.At The Authentique Wine Bar, we curate an exceptional wine list, showcasing the best of France. Let our passionate staff guide you through our carefully selected wines, ensuring the perfect pairings to complement your evening.Whether it's a romantic date or a gathering with friends, join us at The Authentique for an evening where the spirit of 1900s Paris meets the energy of Nashville. Experience the warmth of our cozy space and the exquisite taste of French cuisine. Santé! - Happy Hour Tues-Thurs 5:00PM-6:30PM Merci!- Live Jazz Fri & Sat 6:30PM-9:30PM
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2. Pelican & Pig
4.8
Exceptional(69)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • East Nashville
Booked 21 times today
Owned and operated by husband and wife team Nick & Audra Guidry, Pelican & Pig operates with playful creativity and service in mind. Drawing inspiration from places they have lived and from their many travels, in name and through the menu, the restaurant is a nod to the inspirations and influences from the past and present. By bringing a fine-casual dining service experience to a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, it is our goal to provide exceptional service through attention to details and knowledge of products and menus. Upon entering you are greeted with a view of the completely open kitchen and wood-burning hearth. Let our staff welcome and guide you through the night with our list of craft cocktails, exceptional wine and spirit offerings and our hand-selected craft beer menu.
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3. Koré
4.9
Exceptional(110)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • East Nashville
Booked 19 times today
A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!
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4. The Treehouse
4.8
Exceptional(799)
Price: Expensive
• American • East Nashville
Booked 20 times today
The Treehouse is an East Nashville original restaurant and bar. We strive to source our food locally from within our community and offer inside and outdoor dining options. Come by and enjoy our ever-changing food menu or simply unwind with a craft cocktail, local draft, or glass of wine. We offer full service dinner Monday through Saturday from 5pm - 10pm as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 3pm. In addition, we offer a late night menu from 10pm-12am Friday - Saturday. Open at 4pm on the back patio Monday-Friday for Happy Hour!
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5. Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville
4.7
Exceptional(82)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • East Nashville
Booked 18 times today
Located in East Nashville - It’s New York-style Italian, thanks to Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who’ve brought their 20-year-old celebrated Frankies 457 Spuntino south from Brooklyn, complete with the antipasti, cured meats, and housemade pasta that made the original famous. And in case you were wondering, yes, there will be meatballs. With a full bar and extensive wine and beverage program, Frankies 925 Spuntino is a true neighborhood gem. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, Frankies is a perfect spot for a leisure lunch, date night, or dinner with friends and family.
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6. Bad Idea
4.5
Awesome(65)
Price: Very Expensive
• Wine Bar • East Nashville
Booked 25 times today
Bad Idea is East Nashville's buzziest new restaurant from Sommelier Alex Burch and Executive Chef Colby Rasavong. It was honored as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America in 2024 by the New York Times. New York Times food writer Brett Anderson remarks “Bad Idea may well be what many seasoned diners thought when they heard there was a wine bar specializing in envelope-pushing Lao food opening inside an East Nashville church. But given the level of cooking here, the name turned out to be a self-aware joke, rather than aself-own…[Rasavong] invests the weight of his life experience in food that stretches the boundaries ofSoutheast Asian cooking to the edge of Appalachia. And the wine list is wise beyond this restaurant’syears, mixing tantalizing obscurities, affordable crowd pleasers and connoisseur selections you’ll rarelyfind poured by the glass.” Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 JamesBeard Awards.
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7. Jane’s Hideaway
4.8
Exceptional(674)
Price: Moderate
• American • East Nashville
Booked 13 times today
Our kitchen is open 5-10pm, 7 days a week. 21 + after 8pm.We always recommend booking a reservation for your party, however we do have limited walk-in availability! For parties greater than 4 people, call ahead, our seating for large parties is very limited. We have a 15 minute grace period for late parties. Please note that your party may receive a time limit if we are busy!At Jane's, we are serving up re-invented Southern classics with local ingredients, paired with very listenable live music from the next generation of bluegrass and Americana virtuosos. Hide out tonight in East Nashville with a Tennessee-spirit based cocktail and you'll quickly become a friend of Jane's.Live music starts every night at 8pm.Cancellation policy: Parties of 8+ will be required to submit a credit card to secure their reservation. In the event of a short notice cancellation (24 hours or less), or a no-show, there will be a charge of 20 dollars per person on said reservation.21+ after 8pm
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8. Peninsula
4.8
Exceptional(187)
Price: Expensive
• Modern European • East Nashville
Booked 10 times today
Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard nominated Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.
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9. Limo Peruvian Cuisine
new
4.8
Exceptional(13)
Price: Moderate
• Peruvian • East Nashville
Booked 12 times today
Chef Marcio FlorezLomo Saltado specialty of the houseBest new restaurant 2024 by Nashville SceneTop 25 Restaurants 2024 by TennesseanEast Nashville- fatherland districtFree parking, cover patio, pet friendly.
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10. Emmy Squared - East Nashville
4.6
Exceptional(33)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • East Nashville
Booked 1 time today
Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local beer & wine selection.**Join us for Brunch Saturday and Sunday mornings!**

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  • OpenTable Diner
    Key West / Florida Keys •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our service and dinner was AMAZING!!! Kensington is possibly the best server we have ever had anywhere! She was over the top wonderful! We loved all the dishes we tried and we tried many! Kensington knew so much about every item on the menu and gave us wonderful recommendations. Thank you so much!
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    KoréPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• East Nashville
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    4.9
  • ScottVIP
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Atmosphere and food was intriguing. I tried the chilled Prime rib and loved it. Not a typical menu item.
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    Frankies 925 Spuntino NashvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• East Nashville
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    4.7
  • Michelle
    Nashville •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The service was superb!! The portion sizes were perfect and I would highly recommend for a first date. Thank you for taking care of us!
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    The TreehousePrice: Expensive• American• East Nashville
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    4.8
  • Anna
    Baltimore / Maryland •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 6, 2025
    This was my 2nd visit to the restaurant after we had raved about it the last time we were in Nashville. It did not disappoint. As last time, everything was exceptional from cocktails to our server, Ian. The food is consistently excellent, and the ambiance is perfect. Thank you guys for another great experience! I’ll be back next time I’m in Nashville!
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    Pelican & PigPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• East Nashville
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    4.8
  • AshleyVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 5, 2025
    This continues to be our favorite wine bar in Nashville! If you want a quieter experience, visit during the week. If you want a more lively atmosphere, try Friday or Saturday nights when there’s usually live music! Either way Alex and Phillippine are so warm and friendly and welcoming, and the wine and food are *chef’s kiss*!!!
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    The AuthentiquePrice: Expensive• Wine Bar• East Nashville
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    4.9

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