Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in West End

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AmericanItalianMexicanJapaneseChineseTapas / Small Plates

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Nashville

Neighborhoods

Downtown / SobroEast NashvilleGermantownMidtownNashvilleSylvan Park & Sylvan Heights

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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12 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. Park Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(1439)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Sylvan Park & Sylvan Heights

Booked 29 times today

Park Cafe is one of West Nashville's hidden gems, serving elevated American cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere for nearly twenty-two years. Chef Jeffrey Martin crafts delicious daily specials from local, high-quality ingredients. With a talented kitchen and curated service, Park Cafe is sure to provide an excellent dining experience with local flair. Gluten-free & vegetarian options are available.Whether you're dining on our spacious, peaceful patio, at a high-top in the bar, upstairs in the bungalow, or in one of our main dining rooms, you'll be glad you chose Park Cafe for lunch, brunch or dinner. We can't wait to see you!P.S. Looking to book a private party? Please visit us on our parties page on our website or give us a call. We can't wait to make it special!

2. The Catbird Seat

4.8

Exceptional(252)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 9 times today

The award-winning The Catbird Seat now welcomes guests to its beautiful new home on the fifth floor inside The Bill Voorhees Building on 8th Avenue South. Join Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava for an innovative, playful and seasonal 15-course tasting menu rooted in bold creativity. Thoughtfully curated beverage pairings, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are available to enhance the experience. Dinner is $165 per person, with an optional beverage pairing offered upon arrival. We welcome most dietary restrictions, including allergies, vegetarian, and celiac diets, with advanced notice. Come early, or stay late, and visit The Patterson House, our adjoining cocktail bar, for a pre- or post-dinner drink.

3. Choy

4.8

Exceptional(158)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 20 times today

Choy brings nostalgic Chinese American flavors utilizing local Tennessee ingredients by consulting Michelin-Star & James Beard Award Winning Chef Brandon Jew. Our signature Whole Roasted Peking-Style Duck is our crown jewel and is served in ceremony while our dining room boasts grand mid-20th century Shanghai art-deco design that transports you back to the Golden Age era.

4. O-Ku - Nashville

4.8

Exceptional(2231)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Germantown

Booked 53 times today

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.

5. Maiz De La Vida

4.8

Exceptional(331)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • The Gulch & North Gulch

Booked 35 times today

Maiz de la Vida Restaurant brings a vibrant atmosphere and fresh Heirloom corn based Mexican cuisine to Nashville. Enjoy handcrafted dishes and agave-based cocktails. Chef Julio Hernandez a James beard Emerging chef 2023 & best chef Southeast 2025 nominated first full-service concept. Located inside the former Antique mall.

A photo of Music Row Bar & Grill restaurant

6. Music Row Bar & Grill

4.4

Awesome(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Nashville

Booked 8 times today

At Music Row Bar & Grill, we are committed to providing an inviting, upscale yet relaxed dining experience where culinary excellence meets genuine hospitality. Our dedication to sourcing the finest local and seasonal ingredients ensures that each dish is crafted with creativity, care, and passion. Our goal is to create an environment where guests can come together to savor exceptional food and drinks while enjoying meaningful connections. We aim to exceed expectations by delivering outstanding service and unforgettable flavors, making every visit a celebration of comfort and sophistication. Join us at Music Row Bar & Grill for a dining experience that combines the best of hospitality and culinary artistry.

7. Evelyn's

4.6

Exceptional(220)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Midtown

Booked 17 times today

Evelyn’s is a love letter to classic Americana — a dining experience that evokes nostalgia while capturing the art of modern cuisine. With dishes as aesthetically pleasing as they are delectable, the seasonal menu is infused with flavors of the South and highlights bountiful local ingredients. An art-filled oasis with a retro, cosmopolitan-like vibe, Evelyn’s offers something for everyone. Whether meeting for a business breakfast, catching up over an Instagram-worthy brunch, or celebrating a sophisticated dinner on the town, Evelyn's is the newest all-occasion destination in the lively West End neighborhood.

A photo of Valentino's Ristorante restaurant

8. Valentino's Ristorante

5.0

Exceptional(2071)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Midtown

Booked 4 times today

NEW LOCATION at 1808 HAYES STREET !!! Beautiful covered patio! Pasta, Steaks and Chops. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 27 years, a Nashville original, Valentino's Ristorante serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. Musicians, movie stars and movers and shakers all have touted Valentino's as the place for great Italian food, live entertainment and private events. Just ask Bill Gates, Robert Redford, Rascal Flatts and the Vice President of the United States. Buon appetito.

9. Gray & Dudley

4.1

Excellent(1198)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 5 times today

Our local purveyor-driven dining experience embodies the art of passion and pays homage to our building's 1899 heritage through approachable farm-to-table Americana craftsmanship. In-house smoked meats, local cheeses and breads, inspired craft cocktails, all in an environment that connects art, music and cuisine harmoniously.Located on downtown's reopened and revitalized 2nd Avenue, steps off Broadways entertainment district and just below the historic Printers Alley.

A photo of Drusie & Darr at The Hermitage Hotel restaurant

10. Drusie & Darr at The Hermitage Hotel

4.8

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Downtown / Sobro

Booked 3 times today

The cuisine at Drusie and Darr by Jean-Georges reflects a passionate commitment to fresh, organic and local ingredients. The restaurant’s modern American menu changes with the seasons, focusing on artisanal and sustainable produce at its peak. Meat, fish and dairy are locally sourced, where possible, from humanely treated, pasture-fed animals free of antibiotics and hormones. In addition to offering the freshest and finest dishes, the design of Drusie and Darr features preserved 1902 Beaux-Arts details such as vaulted ceilings, original oak walls, and a partially open kitchen with modern twists and custom furniture by Thomas Juul-Hansen.

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LauraVIP
East Tennessee •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful from start to finish. The food was a wonderful upgrade from the catbird seat of the past. Atmosphere is inviting and food is inspired.
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The Catbird SeatPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.8
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Kayla
Nashville •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had an incredible evening at O-Ku to celebrate my birthday. The staff went above and beyond to add personal touches to make the evening special. The food was fantastic (per usual), and the entire party raved about what a lovely dining experience was. Thank you O-Ku!
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O-Ku - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Germantown
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4.8
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Any
South Carolina •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
There were six of us and we each had something different! We all loved our meals. I have eaten shrimp and grits all over the South, but now the ones at Park Cafe are by far my favorite!!
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Park CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Sylvan Park & Sylvan Heights
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4.8
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Matthew
Nashville •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Terrific as always! Great hospitality and wonderful food.
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Maiz De La VidaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.8
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Tom
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 7, 2025
Excellent staff and waiter service. And then comes the delicious food! Four of us in a charming side booth, and we could actually hear each other! Great evening!
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ChoyPrice: Moderate• Chinese• The Gulch & North Gulch
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4.8

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