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Address:
501 Main Street
Nashville, TN 37206

Neighborhood:
Nashville

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Germantown Cafe East Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://germantowncafe.com
Email: chris_l@alliumnashville.com
Phone: (615) 242-3522
Hours of Operation: Saturday & Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 2:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Friday:11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Nightly at 5:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American
Executive Chef: Jay Luther
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: www.facebook.com/pages/Germantown-Cafe-East/186653631402677
Private Party Facilities: Germantown East offers private dining space that accommodates up to 24 guests for a seated function. Seasonal patios are also available for larger parties.
Private Party Contact: Jill Donaldson (615) 636-5155

Getting there

Cross Street: Spring Street
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Parking is located in the garage below the building, accessed from the east end of the 5th & Main development. Germantown Cafe East's lobby is accessed via elevator B at the bottom of the first ramp

A word from Germantown Cafe East

Located on the ground floor of the 5th and Main building on the resurgent east side, Germantown Cafe East is less than a mile from Downtown Nashville and Five Points and mere steps from LP Field. Specializing in straightforward interpretations of classic bistro fare, Germantown Cafe East is the… perfect spot to grab a sophisticated bite before the Symphony, after the theatre, or maybe just a regular old Tuesday night out. Enjoy simple, fresh, value-focused dishes served in a stunning contemporary room overlooking the Nashville skyline.Continued

Germantown Cafe East

4.4

137 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican

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155 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

155 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(84)
neighborhood gem(80)
scenic view(76)

special occasion(72)
romantic(63)
good for groups(44)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (155)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Hurry before everyone discovers it.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We've been looking for restaurants in East Nashville. What a great find. The food and service was excellent. We sat outside and although the traffic was a little noisy the view of Nashville downtown was like noise cancelling headphones. The view is fantastic.
Try it soon before everyone discovers it."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2007

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Only our second visit to East

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Only our second visit to East Germantown Cafe. We eat at Germantown Cafe all the time and have come to expect a certain level of quality and service. This visit fell a bit below normal. Special was a fish and needed a starch (potato or rice). Meal was light but served with a lot of spinach. Our server was not very knowledgeable about the bar and wasn't very attentive until we stressed that we had another engagement after dinner."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was lovely, food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Everything was lovely, food great, staff exceptional. I liked making reservation this way and especially like the phone call from restaurant the day before to confirm."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and service at Germantown

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food and service at Germantown Cafe East were both excellent. We were there for brunch on Easter Sunday...I had French toast made with homemade blueberry bread, and my husband had the quiche of the day, which I believe had crabmeat, spinach and mozzarella in it. It was very tasty! The room is open and airy, but it can also feel very intimate, I think. We will try dinner there, and will definitely be going back for brunch!"

Dined on 04/08/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

No matter what you order,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"No matter what you order, you can't go wrong. And the staff are always friendly and attentive."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a great place to have

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"What a great place to have a quiet dinner. The food was remarkable and the waiter was very helpful."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food for a good price.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I visited GCE with my husband for dinner last Friday. Parking was easy - free underground garage parking. The dining room is elegant and the tables have a skyline view.
The server was professional while sharing the specials and reviewing the menu with us.
Food was excellent. For appetizers we had Lamb Satay and Baked Brie. The lamb was perfectly cooked and the pastry for brie was very light and tasty. For main course I had Garlic Poached Sea Scallops and my husband had Oven Roasted Ashley Farms Chicken. Both dishes were delicious and cooked to perfection. The wine selection was very good too. Definitely we will recommend the GCE for dinner"

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Germantown East... the Best

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food, terrific service and best view of city lights from the outdoor patio. They have some wonderful southern desserts... try the chess pie.

We ate outside and it was wonderful. The traffic that evening was a bit noisy, but did not interfere with our meal or our enjoyment. Ours was a dinner meal, but we also love those amazimg grits they serve during Sunday brunch at Germantowm East!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A definite recommend

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Ate here for the first time 03/24/2012, and I'm happy to say it's now my 2nd-fav restaurant in Nashville. Fabulous food, great service, and, though the decor is somewhat spartan, the view of downtown is really special. Pluses are the fact that you get bread and salad with your meal (are these dying customs, or is it just me?), and there was salt and pepper on the table (definitely a dying custom). The lamb satay and potato chip apps were outstanding, as was my plum pork entree, and portions are indeed large, as others have said. One minor quibble. The strawberry cake was very good, but served chilled. Cake needs to be room temperature to be truly outstanding, restaurant-owners. That aside, I'll definitely be back."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Not what I expected....

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I arrived fashionably late (15 minutes) for my own dinner party of 6-8 people of which the guests had arrived,...we were seated immediately at a lovely table which for the size of the establishment, any seating is prime,...the server was friendly and kind throughout but at meals end, we were never asked about dessert nor was I given congratulatory offerings as is customary! Prefer service at 5th ave G'town!"