Best Date Night Restaurants in Pennington Villas

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1. Kase x Noko

5.0

Exceptional(218)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • East Nashville

Booked 13 times today

A 14 seat, neighborhood Omakase from the team that brought you Noko Nashville. This is a 14 course, 90min nigiri & hand roll dining experience for $75. We highly recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to enjoy a drink at our Japanese cocktail bar as we start promptly at your reservation time. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the cuisine, we will not be able to accommodate fish allergies or vegetarians.

2. Noko

4.9

Exceptional(1614)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • East Nashville

Booked 69 times today

Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.

3. The Authentique

4.8

Exceptional(156)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Nashville

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to The Authentique, an intimate Parisian retreat in the heart of East Nashville. As the proud recipient of the Best Wine List in the city, our cozy French wine bar invites you to experience the romance of 1900s Paris.Immerse yourself in our charming ambiance, where candlelight and vintage decor set the stage for a culinary journey inspired by the streets of France. Our menu features a delightful selection of small plates.At The Authentique Wine Bar, we curate an exceptional wine list, showcasing the best of France. Let our passionate staff guide you through our carefully selected wines, ensuring the perfect pairings to complement your evening.Whether it's a romantic date or a gathering with friends, join us at The Authentique for an evening where the spirit of 1900s Paris meets the energy of Nashville. Experience the warmth of our cozy space and the exquisite taste of French cuisine. Santé! - Happy Hour Tues-Thurs 5:00PM-6:30PM Merci!- Live Jazz Fri & Sat 6:30PM-9:30PM

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4. Frankies 925 Spuntino Nashville

4.6

Exceptional(117)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Nashville

Booked 13 times today

Located in East Nashville - It’s New York-style Italian, thanks to Frank Castronovo and Frank Falcinelli, who’ve brought their 20-year-old celebrated Frankies 457 Spuntino south from Brooklyn, complete with the antipasti, cured meats, and housemade pasta that made the original famous. And in case you were wondering, yes, there will be meatballs. With a full bar and extensive wine and beverage program, Frankies 925 Spuntino is a true neighborhood gem. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating, Frankies is a perfect spot for a leisure lunch, date night, or dinner with friends and family.

5. Bad Idea

4.5

Awesome(103)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Wine Bar • East Nashville

Booked 26 times today

Bad Idea is East Nashville's buzziest new restaurant from Sommelier Alex Burch and Executive Chef Colby Rasavong. It was honored as one of the 50 Best Restaurants in America in 2024 by the New York Times. New York Times food writer Brett Anderson remarks “Bad Idea may well be what many seasoned diners thought when they heard there was a wine bar specializing in envelope-pushing Lao food opening inside an East Nashville church. But given the level of cooking here, the name turned out to be a self-aware joke, rather than aself-own…[Rasavong] invests the weight of his life experience in food that stretches the boundaries ofSoutheast Asian cooking to the edge of Appalachia. And the wine list is wise beyond this restaurant’syears, mixing tantalizing obscurities, affordable crowd pleasers and connoisseur selections you’ll rarelyfind poured by the glass.” Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 JamesBeard Awards.

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6. Saltgrass Steak House - Nashville

4.5

Awesome(313)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Donelson

Booked 25 times today

Cut into a hearty Angus Beef steak at our award-winning scratch kitchen, Saltgrass Steak House in Opry Mills. Every meal starts with complimentary, warm Shiner Bock beer bread made in house daily by our dedicated loaf master. Discover the superior flavors of Saltgrass while enjoying menu favorites like our massive Silver Star Porterhouse, our homestyle Country Fried Steak, and our slow braised BBQ Pork Ribs. Visit us for a romantic date night or try one of our huge family meal bundles for busy families on the go. Relax in the No Bull lounge and cash in on the best Happy Hour deals in town while experiencing our famous Saltgrass hospitality firsthand.

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7. Aquarium Restaurant - Opry Mills

4.2

Awesome(2498)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Donelson

Booked 91 times today

Dive into food and fun at the Aquarium Restaurant, located in the Opry Mills Mall! Your underwater adventure begins as you are seated around a 200,000-gallon aquarium tank, home to a wide variety of fish, sharks, stingrays and more! Make a splash with deliciously fresh seafood, steak, chicken and decadent desserts all served in an unbelievable underwater setting. Make Aquarium part of your next field trip, birthday party or special event. Customized birthday parties, special events, educational programs and tours are available. Plan a visit to the Aquarium today!

8. The Treehouse

4.7

Exceptional(826)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • East Nashville

Booked 10 times today

The Treehouse is an East Nashville original restaurant and bar. We strive to source our food locally from within our community and offer inside and outdoor dining options. Come by and enjoy our ever-changing food menu or simply unwind with a craft cocktail, local draft, or glass of wine. We offer full service dinner Monday through Saturday from 5pm - 10pm as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 10am - 3pm. In addition, we offer a late night menu from 10pm-12am Friday - Saturday. Open at 4pm on the back patio Monday-Friday for Happy Hour!

9. Lyra - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(120)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Middle Eastern • East Nashville

Booked 32 times today

A Unique take on Middle Eastern FoodLyra is a blend of old world flavors and spices infused with modern techniques. At the heart of Lyra is our wood burning oven where freshly baked pita is ready to be dipped in to our famous hummus. Enjoy a seasonal menu full of flavors and dishes for everyone to enjoy.

10. Pelican & Pig

4.8

Exceptional(84)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • East Nashville

Booked 13 times today

Owned and operated by husband and wife team Nick & Audra Guidry, Pelican & Pig operates with playful creativity and service in mind. Drawing inspiration from places they have lived and from their many travels, in name and through the menu, the restaurant is a nod to the inspirations and influences from the past and present. By bringing a fine-casual dining service experience to a comfortable, cozy atmosphere, it is our goal to provide exceptional service through attention to details and knowledge of products and menus. Upon entering you are greeted with a view of the completely open kitchen and wood-burning hearth. Let our staff welcome and guide you through the night with our list of craft cocktails, exceptional wine and spirit offerings and our hand-selected craft beer menu.

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Phil
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
UNREAL, 10/10. If I were visiting Nashville this would be the first spot on my list.
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Bad IdeaPrice: Very Expensive• Wine Bar• East Nashville
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4.5
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Leann
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server Nathan was absolutely amazing and a sweetheart! The portions were a little small for the price and description of the meal. We got the New Orleans combo platter which listed fish, shrimp, scallops and a crab cake. There was one small scallop half a plate of potatoes, a small piece of fish and 4 shrimp. The shrimp were odd and the crab cake had no flavor, if it wasn’t for our server we probably would have complained but he was too sweet and made sure we had anything and everything we needed.
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Aquarium Restaurant - Opry MillsPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Donelson
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4.2
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katieVIP
Nashville •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always the most incredible experience! Thank you to the whole Noko team for giving Nashville such a special place.
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Kase x NokoPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• East Nashville
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5
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Stephanie
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food, atmosphere and service! Katie was the best!
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The TreehousePrice: Expensive• American• East Nashville
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4.7
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Stephen
Nashville •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was incredible. Service was fantastic. The noise level was really challenging at times to have a good conversation.
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Frankies 925 Spuntino NashvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• East Nashville
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4.6

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