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Germantown Cafe Building - Germantown Cafe, Nashville, TN

Germantown Cafe

4.5 (2534)
$30 and under
American
1200 5th Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37208

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
Germantown Café is your neighborhood bar + restaurant, bringing together charm, flavor, and a lively atmosphere for more than 19 years. Nestled in the heart of Germantown, #GTCNash is a welcoming experience with a menu specializing in straightforward cooking with a splash of Southern hospitality- comfortable, not complicated.

Please be aware there is a two hour dining limit on all tables to allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy our reopening.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, French
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jeffrey A. Martin, Managing Partner
  • Private party facilities
    Germantown Café can host almost any sort of special occasion in our semi-private dining room. Whether it’s a business luncheon, a wedding rehearsal dinner, or just a large dinner party for friends, we can seat up to thirty people in our flexible, private space.
  • Private party contact
    Dani White: (315) 263-9352
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Cross street
    Madison Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available most days, along with our parking lot across Madison Street.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,534 people are saying

Germantown Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Germantown Cafe is a Nashville favorite, renowned for its "delicious food and excellent service." Diners appreciate its cozy atmosphere and consistently "great happy hour." Highlights include the "best French Onion soup in the city" and "tasty cocktails." Despite some noise and occasional slow service, it's a beloved spot.
2,534 Reviews
  1. sandra

    Columbus1 review

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Reached out to manager privately. Please let me know if you have more questions.

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  2. Frank VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was outstanding and food was efficient and just perfect. We were seared in the bar on a Sunday morning. Cinnamon donuts were great, lemon poppy seed French toast = perfect and crab cake eggs Benedict with Morning cocktails made this a special occasion breakfast. We will be back.

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  3. David VIP

    Los Angeles49 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Fair experience. Food quality has sadly gone downhill. Plum sauce on the plum pork has way too thick. Crab cakes looked burnt. Restaurant was mostly empty, which isn't a good sign. It used to be so good, pre-pandemic before the tornadoes. Sadly not what it used to be.

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  4. Chris

    Nashville18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy dining at GTC, is one of our go-to’s. Consistently good food and service.

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  5. dianne VIP

    Nashville15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely place with tons of light. Service was great. Appetizer was delicious, burger was good. Brussel Sprouts were very hard, difficult to eat, but tasted good. Will return to try other menu items. Quiet at 11:00 AM, but very noisy by noon.

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  6. Caroline VIP

    Nashville32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again Germantown Cafe was a delightful dining experience. Burger Week special beyond yummy with amazing pricing! The chocolate torte dessert was sinfully rich and delicious! The drinks are healthy pours -- kudos to the bartender! The dear waitress needed many clones but we were impressed that the hostess and even the manager immediately picked up the slack, getting us drinks, etc. The waitress was great and amid all of the many tables, she had a glowing smile and welcoming vibe. Always top quality food!!

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  7. Aadi

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great happy hour! Crab cakes were fantastic! Will definitely return.

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  8. Regan VIP

    Nashville26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding and Thomas was great! Been a few years since we visited but will be back soon.

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  9. Ernest

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This establishment is known for good food and they did not disappoint. However, they now suffer from a common Nashville problem, understaffed FOH. Servers waiting on a ridiculous number of tables and unable to perform check backs or drink refills. The big issue was the ambience. The restaurant is already very noisy but in the cafe where we were seated was a 4 top of very loud patrons. The combination of too much alcohol and enthusiasm led to this table screaming at each other trying to be heard. The other 6 tables in the cafe were equally annoyed but everyone just ate quickly and scurried out. It was quite disappointing that management did not address the issue with the table and allowed the boisterous behavior to damage everyone else's dining experience.

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  10. Emily VIP

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prices expensive but good was good and waitress was very nice

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Germantown Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 2534 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Google Map for Germantown Cafe

1200 5th Avenue, North, Nashville, TN 37208

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Madison Street
  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:30 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available most days, along with our parking lot across Madison Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jeffrey A. Martin, Managing Partner
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Germantown Café can host almost any sort of special occasion in our semi-private dining room. Whether it’s a business luncheon, a wedding rehearsal dinner, or just a large dinner party for friends, we can seat up to thirty people in our flexible, private space.
  • Private party contact
    Dani White: (315) 263-9352
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