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Locust Nashville
Price: Very Expensive•Irish•4.9(86)
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.
On Sunday nights, the team pumps out dumplings folded to order for a more casual, walk-ins-only experience.
Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)
Dinner: Friday - Saturday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)
Sunday Walk-Ins: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (first come, first served)
Patio Bar: Friday - Sunday 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.Noko
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.9(1,513)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.
Limo Peruvian Cuisine
Price: Moderate•Peruvian•4.7(16)Chef Marcio Florez
Lomo Saltado specialty of the house
Best new restaurant 2024 by Nashville Scene
Top 25 Restaurants 2024 by Tennessean
East Nashville- fatherland district
Free parking, cover patio, pet friendly.Bastion
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(82)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.
360 Bistro
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(1,847)At 360 Bistro, we have been delighting guests with our creative and innovative cuisine for nearly two decades. Our commitment to using the best ingredients, providing the highest level of hospitality, and dedication to our award-winning beverage program have made us a beloved destination in the west Nashville dining scene.
Under the expert guidance of Executive Chef Paul Sellas, we offer seasonal menus and daily features that add a unique flair to traditional dishes. Our culinary team is passionate about creating meals that leave a lasting impression.
360 Bistro boasts one of the city's largest wine collections, with over fifty wines by the glass and a special reserve list featuring over 1000 selections, which has garnered Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence distinction for more than a decade. Our cocktail menu includes both classic and seasonal drinks, complemented by an extensive collection of premium, hard-to-find spirits and a selection of imported and domestic beers.Midtown Cafe
Price: Expensive•Southern•4.9(5,171)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.
Complementary Valet Parking for Lunch and Dinner
Shuttle offered for events at Tpac, Ryman, The Symphony, and Bridgestone with a 40$/ person check minimum. Must call restaurant to reserve shuttle seats. Requests made on Open Table may not be honored, due to limited seating.
The Authentique
Price: Expensive•Wine Bar•4.9(138)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-9:30PMRH Courtyard Restaurant at RH Nashville
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(2,700)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.com
Koré
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.9(118)A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!Jane’s Hideaway
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(677)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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- MMattDallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoTerrific food, great service the waitress was super good about Hluten Free options for my wife.More infoThe Hampton Social - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Sobro•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerNashville •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoWe enjoyed the meal, our servers were superb and courteous.More infoHarper'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Sobro•4.8
- CCharlesNashville •3 reviews4.0Dined 2 days agoNice place, but kinda meh. The food and drinks were not extraordinary or memorable. Service was ok. I didn't hate it but wouldn't make an effort to come back.More infoMercado by ButchertownPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• South Nashville•4.4
- EHEllieHDallas - Fort Worth •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoFantastic food! Drinks were also great!More infoThe Henry - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Belmont / Hillsboro•4.8
- NNickVIPChicago / Illinois •18 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoGreat atmosphere, great service, great drinks, and great food!More infoThe Finch - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.6
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