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Henrietta Red, Nashville, TN
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Henrietta Red

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$31 to $50
American
1200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208-2714

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About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Located in Nashville's Germantown neighborhood, Henrietta Red is an acclaimed oyster bar and restaurant. It boasts a welcoming barroom, spacious dining room, oyster bar, and a temperature-controlled, enclosed patio.

Henrietta Red’s approach to dining centers on fresh, seasonal dishes intended for sharing, fostering an inviting atmosphere ideal for meals with familiar and new friends.
Our menu highlights local TN produce and responsibly sourced seafood, offering an extensive variety of oysters from coast to coast.

Henrietta Red was named one of America’s 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appétit, one of GQ’s Best New Restaurants in America, and a James Beard Foundation Awards Semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018. Chef Julia has been recognized as one of the Best Young Chefs in America by Robb Report and as one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs in 2018. She was also a 2019 semifinalist and 2020 Nominee for Best Chef: Southeast by the James Beard Foundation Awards.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Julia Sullivan

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Julia Sullivan’s chic Germantown bistro is what seafood dreams are made of—the James Beard finalist dazzles with an elegant menu starring the likes of sustainably sourced oysters, Tennessee paddlefish caviar, and a saffron-topped red snapper with Carolina gold rice. Snag a seat at the raw bar for a front-row seat to why GQ named this one of 2018’s Best New Restaurants in America.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Cross street
    Our Front Door is located at the corner of 4th Ave N. and Madison St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Experiences

  • Jazz Night at Henrietta Red

    Jun 25, 2025 only
    *No entry fee required. Reservations booked as normal. Join us for our first ever jazz night featuring an instrumental set performed by Aaron Berg and Jon Rogerson from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the Henrietta Red dining room. An evening of live music, great food, and good company.
    Jazz Night at Henrietta Red Photo

Offers

  • Daily Happy Hour

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Tue - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us for Oyster Spotlight Tuesday through Sunday from 5PM to 6PM // Saturday and Sunday from 1PM to 2PM featuring:  $2 Chef Select Oyster   $7 Cava or Rosé   $7 Rotating Draft   $10 Select Cocktails   $8 Mimosa (available for brunch only)

    Daily Happy Hour Photo
  • 'Aw, Shucks' Oyster Punch Cards

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM,Tue - Sat - 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Order (11) dozen oysters, and enjoy the 12th on us! Join us for brunch or dinner to claim your first punch. applicable to all oysters, anytime (even Happy Hour)

    'Aw, Shucks' Oyster Punch Cards Photo

What 266 people are saying

Henrietta Red reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    American

  • Nashville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Henrietta Red in Nashville is a seafood lover's delight, consistently praised for its "absolutely first rate food" and "truly incredible" oysters. The creative menu features unique dishes like mustard butter oysters and red snapper crudo. Guests appreciate the "attentive" service and "great atmosphere," making it a top choice for memorable dining experiences.
266 Reviews
  1. Bruce

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of Nashville’s best restaurants hands down. Best seafood in town!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    when presenting a bill that has 22% gratuity already included, it would be good to tell the customer — i didn’t realize i left almost a 100$ tip until i got home and looked at the receipt.

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  3. Donnie

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, service was great..Will definitely consider it again.
    Henrietta RedResponded on May 23, 2025
    Thank you so much for the review! We appreciate you dining with us. We hope to host you again in the future!

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  4. Walter VIP

    E. Tennessee3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just sat at bar. Oysters and caviar. Both very good. Service was amazingly good. Very nice atmosphere and I look forward to returning and trying more substantial fare!
    Henrietta RedResponded on May 23, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Walter! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed our oysters and caviar and found our service to be even better. It's great to know you're looking forward to returning. We appreciate your high ratings and hope to see you again soon!

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  5. Maura VIP

    Richmond17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    We were excited to experience Henrietta Red. The service was great. However, the spartan warehouse-like atmosphere was cold and exceedingly loud. They need to install sound dampening tiles under the tables, among other things. We left after cocktails and oysters to go someplace more quiet.
    Henrietta RedResponded on May 23, 2025
    Hey Maura, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service at Henrietta Red and that our team's efforts to enhance the ambiance met your expectations! However, we're sorry to hear that the atmosphere was too loud for you. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we strive to create a more comfortable and enjoyable dining environment for all our guests. Thank you for choosing us to dine and for taking the time to leave this review. We look forward to welcoming you back to a more comfortable environment. Best, The Management Team

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  6. Chris

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience from the food, to the service, to the ambience. Good recommendations from our server Hannah, and we enjoyed oysters, bread with anchovy butter, radish salad, smoked fish, mussels and scallops. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and equally good for groups small and large. After great BBQ in Nashville, this was a great alternative.
    Henrietta RedResponded on May 23, 2025
    Hi Chris, we're delighted to hear that you had a fantastic experience at Henrietta Red! It's wonderful to know that our food, service, and ambiance met your expectations. Your recommendation to others is greatly appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, The Management Team.

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  7. Zachary VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    HR exceeded every expectation, from Taylor’s service to the excellent cocktails to the wonderful array of food which landed on our table. Our large group could not have enjoyed the meal any more. When I eventually return to Nashville, Henrietta Red will be at the top of my list for a return visit.

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  8. Nicholas

    Atlanta1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    When I booked the reservation, there wasn’t an option to note that we were bringing our 1 year old, so I added it in the notes and requested a high chair. I got multiple text confirmations the week before and then a call the day of asking if we were still coming. I confirmed and reminded them we’d have a child with us, which was met with pushback and a weird lecture on how to properly book reservations. I explained I had already added it to the notes and still the person on the phone was rude. Off to a great start for Mother’s Day! We got there and were seated pretty quickly and right away were reminded that happy hour only lasted one hour. We ordered top shelf martinis and some apps and tried to shake it off and enjoy the evening despite the usual Nashville server sass we’ve come to expect. We were told to put in all our food and it would be coursed out. We ordered happy hour wine around 5:30 and when we asked for one more glass 3 min after cutoff, we were told we’d have to pay full price. Fine, we paid the upcharge. Then we sat and waited for our main course To come. And waited. Our kid was starting to lose it. We finally asked about our main course and were told it would be out soon, but the server clearly didn’t want to deal with us anymore. When the food did arrive, 45 minutes later, it came out cold and uninspired. We figured maybe they’d comp that last glass of wine as a gesture, but nope. Second dish showed up late, also cold, also forgettable. At that point, the night was just over. We handed over our card and got the bill back with the kind of speed you only see when you order queso at a Mexican restaurant. We spent over $300 to walk out feeling disappointed. Again. I think we’re done trying to chase good food and service in Nashville. Might as well stick with ML Rose at this point and save the letdown. What a bummer.
    Henrietta RedResponded on May 23, 2025
    Hey Nicholas, We're so sorry to hear about your experience at Henrietta Red. That is absolutely not the expectation we have for our level of hospitality, service or food. We would love to try and make up that experience for you any way possible and show you how much we truly do care. Our GM has reached out to you via email. Again, we are so sorry about your dinner with us. Thank you!

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  9. Katherine VIP

    Nashville4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I understand a restaurant extending their hours for popular holidays, like Mother’s Day, for example. However, when you extend the hours, and then are sold out of all of your popular dishes by the time later reservations arrive, and then rush those people through their dining experience, perhaps you shouldn’t offer extended reservations. Poor planning on management’s part, lackluster meals. Will not return.
    Henrietta RedResponded on May 23, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Katherine. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear about your experience. We understand your concern about the rush and the quality of the meals. We're continuously working on improving our services and your feedback is invaluable in this process. We hope you'd reconsider and give us another chance to serve you better. Best regards!

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  10. Julio

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, beautiful space, balanced cocktails, friendly interaction with the Raw bar chefs & great service. We will be back.

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Henrietta Red is rated 4.7 stars by 266 OpenTable diners.

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1200 4th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37208-2714

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Our Front Door is located at the corner of 4th Ave N. and Madison St.
  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Oyster Bar, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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