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O-Ku - Nashville, Nashville, TN

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8
4.8
2073 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Lively
O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Parking details
    Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 2,073 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku Nashville promises an exceptional dining experience with "amazing sushi" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the personalized touches for special occasions, such as birthdays and anniversaries, making it a perfect spot for celebrations. The restaurant's attention to detail and consistently "delicious dishes" make it a standout choice for sushi lovers in Nashville.

2,073 Reviews
  1. Cassandra

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic! We celebrated our anniversary which was noted on the reservation and they made it really special for us. We never felt rushed and had everything we wanted!

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  2. Denise

    Mississippi

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and staff was wonderful!! Highly recommend!!!

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  3. Kerrie

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    First time trying Ok-u. The Otoro was stellar! The shrimp roll (Tennessee Two-Step) was good but tasted like fried chicken. I’m not sure if that was intentional. The lobster spaghetti was the biggest let down. It was supposed to be lobster with pasta and a gochujang cream sauce. I didn’t taste any gochujang in the sauce—it was pretty bland, and the lobster was overcooked and rubbery. I ended up taking it home to my dogs. The service was OK. Our server had to be reminded about things after we asked a few times, which was disappointing. Not sure I would go back just for the nigiri.

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  4. Debra

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Surprised that the restaurant knew it was our anniversary! We enjoyed the special and complimentary flute of champagne for the entire table so very much. It really topped off the excellent food. Thank you O-Ku for making our night so very special.

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  5. Lisa

    Nashville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oku is our favorite sushi restaurant in Nashville. The food is amazing, the bartenders are exceptional, and the atmosphere is great.

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  6. Talia

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sushi was just okay. Not special enough for the price IMO.

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  7. Nick

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress Haley was fantastic. She went above and beyond to help us celebrate our anniversary. Couldn't be more thankful for her. Food was great like always, everything was good besides getting the table right next to the register. Normally wouldn't say anything but third time in a row being shoved in the corner with staff walking right next to our table every 20 seconds.

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  8. Mary

    Oklahoma City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved O’Ku Nashville. And our server was fabulous.

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  9. Karen

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a very loud restaurant. The food is amazing, but the noise negatively impacted my overall experience.

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  10. Carol

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seth was terrific! Noise level was very loud, difficult to hear one another at the table. Delicious food

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FAQs

O-Ku - Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 2073 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for O-Ku - Nashville

81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Kevin Kobayashi
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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