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Common Ground - Sylvan Park, Nashville, TN

Common Ground - Sylvan Park

4.8
4.8
87 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Common Ground is a neighborhood restaurant and bar situated between the historic Sylvan Park and the rapidly growing Nations. The menu features approachable yet elevated cuisine, accompanied by a world-class cocktail program. Reservations and walk-ins both welcomed for dinner and weekend brunch.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Babula

Private dining

What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Great for brunch

  • Nashville

    Great for brunch

  • Nashville

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Common Ground - Sylvan Park delights with "excellent service and very good food." Known for its "amazing dining experience," guests rave about the "delicious" burgers and "amazing focaccia." With an inviting atmosphere, "friendly staff," and "creative delicious beverages," this locally owned gem is a "must try" for brunch or dinner.

87 Reviews
  1. Edgar

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Common Ground was new to us, but we booked based on great patron reviews and were not disappointed. We arrived a couple minutes early for our reservation and were seated immediately. The service was great. The waiter immediately brought glasses and cold water for our table and made sure the water pitcher stayed full. We tried the hummus appetizer and it was unique, because instead of the usual toast points or pita, the crudités were cut vegetables (sliced cucumber, carrot, celery and cauliflower). I had the smash burger with a side salad and it was wonderful. One of my guests had the salmon and vegetables and cleaned her plate. The other guest had the kale salad and loved it. We ordered the carrot cake for dessert and split it and it was exceptional, with toasted walnuts and a not too sweet cream cheese icing. The whole experience was excellent and we will be back. One comment: the noise level is very high and it was difficult to hear even sitting directly across the table from the person talking. If there were some way to baffle the echo, that would make the experience even better.

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  2. Paul

    E. Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top notch dining experience. Our reservation was a little late, the covered my wife’s drink. Our server was amazing along with the rest of the staff. Incredible food and very unique experience.

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  3. Ron VIP

    Nashville19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food and service. Blinds on the windows would be a good improvement-No need to see the automotive business next door. Would go back.

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  4. Susan VIP

    Nashville35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had wonderful service and were seated in room off main area which we loved! Quieter and able to visit with our friends

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  5. Lisa

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy parking in the lot behind the building. Clean and open feeling seating area. Our waiter was very pleasant and the food was fantastic. We had a wonderful dining experience and will definitely come back to this location.

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  6. Ian

    Washington DC48 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First time here and I will definitely be back. We shared Burrata Toast as an appetizer. Excellent. For main courses, we had the pasta of the day, which was penne with an excellent, very flavorful, tomato sauce and the "Steak and Potatoes" which was spiced tri-tip, garlic potato puree. We also had a side of asparagus with crispy parmesan, balsamic glaze, garlic butter. Then we shared the carrot cake for dessert. Everything was superb. The service was also excellent all evening. The only negative is the noise level. The restaurant was moderately busy and the noise level was pretty high as there is only cinder block walls with nothing to absorb noise.

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  7. Fran

    Nashville20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food and service both top-notch.

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  8. Patrick

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You absolutely must try the focaccia plate! It is amazing. The seasonal salad was wonderful, and the chicken Katsu was on point. Such a great atmosphere, and quality food at reasonable prices. And loved all the seasonal cocktails! Highly recommend! 

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  9. James

    Charleston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food and even better service. Will happily return.

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  10. Ann

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for brunch! Hard to decide what to order , everything sounded good. Got the focaccia and ceviche for starters, also had the espresso martini flight. Had the cg hash and steak and eggs. Everything was very good. Highly recommend. We will be back to try the rest of the menu

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FAQs

Common Ground - Sylvan Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 524-9106.

Common Ground - Sylvan Park is rated 4.8 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Common Ground - Sylvan Park

345 40th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Eric Babula
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