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Bastion, Nashville, TN
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Bastion

$50 and over
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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Executive chef: Josh Habiger

From the OpenTable editors: Part cocktail bar, part fine-dining restaurant, Bastion is where you go for ever-evolving New American tasting menus from James Beard-nominated chef Josh Habiger. Settle into the intimate, 24-seat space to feast on playful dishes starring oysters, caviar, and potato mochi topped with shaved bonito. Add in top-notch cocktails, and it’s easy to see why Eater Nashville named it 2023’s Restaurant of the Year.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Modern European, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Restaurant Hours Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Big Bar Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (615) 490-8434
  • Website
    https://www.bastionnashville.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    There are several options for private events at Bastion, including a Bastion Private Dinner, Big Bar Rental (during Non-Business hours), and Big Bar Parties (during Business hours). Please visit our website, or email info@bastionnashville.com to get the ball rolling on your private event.
  • Location
    434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872
  • Neighborhood
    South Nashville
  • Cross street
    Pillow St. and Houston St.
  • Parking details
    We have our very own paid parking lot kitty-corner to the bar, on the southeast corner of Houston and Pillow Streets. Pay first and we will validate inside. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

  • SHUCKDOWN! Bastion Oyster Roast

    $65.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 9, 2025 only
    3:00 PM
    SHUCKDOWN! Bastion’s Oyster Roast party is taking place in the Big Bar on Sunday, March 9th from 3pm to 7pm. Gather ‘round one of our 3 long tables and shuck your own fire-roasted oysters! (assistance will be available if desired) The fire will be burning all afternoon, with loads of fresh Island Creek oysters roasted and replenished multiple times per hour. This party is a continuation of Chef Diana’s annual backyard series, which became so legendary in the industry it had to be shared with a wider audience! Tickets include: roasted oysters and a few fresh ones, access to the shuck-your-own tables (again, assistance will be available if desired) plus a number of delicious Southern sides by chef Diana Prescott including potato salad, bean salad, Savannah red rice and maybe even some caviar. Full bar service is available, or purchase an endless beer cup for $24 during a tap takeover by local heroes Southern Grist. Get your ticket via Open Table, and Get Coastal with us!
    SHUCKDOWN! Bastion Oyster Roast Photo

Menu

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What 68 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Best Ambiance

  • Nashville

    Best Value

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Great for fine wines

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Best Ambiance

  • Nashville

    Best Value

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Great for fine wines

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bastion offers an "amazing experience" with "superb" food and a "fun" interaction with chefs. It's celebrated for its "creative" menu and "stellar" service. The ambiance is "intimate" and "casual," perfect for special occasions. Though some found certain dishes less impressive, the overall experience is "unmatched" in Nashville.

68 Reviews

  1. Matt

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience. Food and service is top notch. The interaction with the chefs during service makes it more of an event and less a “meal”.

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  2. Benjamin

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing experience for our first Valentine’s Day together. Every bite was so good and the staff was so nice. 10/10, not notes. We’ll be back!

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  3. Julio

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience was great and service was outstanding! Staff and chefs made us feel very welcomed and accommodated all of our needs. Perfect place to get a unique and delicious dining experience.

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  4. alec

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food , I love not having to pay when I leave. Awesome place all the reviews are right

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  5. Barbara

    VIP

    Nashville

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best meal and experiences we’ve ever had! Every single bite was so delicious and extremely tasty!! And each presentation was amazing. Thank you! And the staff were all so friendly and personable and professional! Can’t wait to come back.

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  6. Megan

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was good but didn’t blow us away. We felt a bit rushed during our experience. Also felt like the wine pairing was not worth it - the different variations weren’t explained well and didn’t always match with the flavors of the food. It just seemed like the restaurant has gotten too commercialized and some of the care of a tasting menu has gone away

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  7. Pallavi

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Bastion was incredible. All the food that was served was unique and it was difficult to pick a favorite. Service was excellent and the little bar just outside the restaurant had the perfect vibe. Cocktails were also great.

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  8. Mayuri

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, fun to interact with the chefs and staff. Beautiful experience.

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  9. Marc

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was superb All staff were friendly and engaging and made the experience interesting Perfect for a couple Not sure if good for a group or formal occasion

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  10. Rhonda

    Nashville

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone was wonderful! The food was fabulous. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Bastion is rated 4.9 stars by 68 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bastion

434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pillow St. and Houston St.
  • Neighborhood
    South Nashville
  • Hours of operation
    Restaurant Hours Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Big Bar Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Modern European, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have our very own paid parking lot kitty-corner to the bar, on the southeast corner of Houston and Pillow Streets. Pay first and we will validate inside. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.bastionnashville.com/
  • Phone number
    (615) 490-8434
  • Private party facilities
    There are several options for private events at Bastion, including a Bastion Private Dinner, Big Bar Rental (during Non-Business hours), and Big Bar Parties (during Business hours). Please visit our website, or email info@bastionnashville.com to get the ball rolling on your private event.
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