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Josephine

4.7
4.7
2961 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Chef Andy Little's inspired cooking and neighborhood hospitality.
Open for dinner Wednesday - Sunday, and brunch on weekends.

Reservations highly recommended.
Please call the restaurant for parties larger than 5 people. 615-292-7766

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (615) 292-7766

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Andy Little

  • Private party facilities

    Our semi-private dining room holds up to 22 guests. We do require a food and beverage minimum depending on the day of week. Please email JosephineEvents@CommunityHopsitality for more information.

  • Neighborhood

    Nashville

  • Cross street

    Elmwood Ave

  • Parking details

    Complimentary parking is available behind the restaurant in the upper lot marked with "parking for Josephine" signs. There is street parking as well in the surrounding area. Valet not available.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,961 people are saying

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

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  1. MaryF

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You must order the scrapple, although everything we ate was outstanding! Salad presentation was divine! Dessert, yummy! Would eat there again when in Nashville!
  2. HilaryS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good and service was excellent! Highly recommend.
  3. Jasumi

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service. The scallops were delicious!
  4. AndrewO

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Food, Great Service, Great Company. We will back for sure!
  5. JenniferE

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    I used to really enjoy Josephine, but this time the food was pretty bad and the costs had risen. We paid $37 for two scallops and a tiny blob of oxtail. They tasted fine, but not incredible. The Brussel sprouts were basically soaked in peanut sauce and were edible, but again, not great. The service was everything we needed and our server was conscientious and helpful. The free cookies on the way out were a bright spot as we left. My two drinks were good and strong, so that was another plus. I don't think I would go back any time soon, sadly.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Not crazy about the food.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Kyle was absolutely amazing and we will be back just for him!
  8. GerryB

    London

    58 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Nice vibe for a Saturday brunch! Our server, Bonita, was the best!
  9. BillyH

    Nashville

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the Bolognese(lamb), gnocchi, & scallops. all were delicious. I would not recommend the brownie for dessert though.
  10. JenniferH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered many dishes to share and every single dish was outstanding! The service was great and it wasn’t too loud. I’ll definitely be back.
  11. BrigitteS

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You have to get the ribeye for 2!! Utter perfection.
  12. SandraH

    Las Vegas

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    We were expecting a high-end dinner. I would say it was just above average The hash browns was wonderful. I have the beet salad which was good but I had it as a main course and it was pretty small. My husband had the steak and fries. The steak was good but the fries were so salty we had to send them back. They did replace them. It was cold and we requested to turn up the heat which they did after a while. We sat in the side room and not the main dining area which was a bit disappointing. The curtains were filthy with dust and we were sitting right next to them so it kind of grossed us out while eating. It wasn’t an awful experience it just wasn’t outstanding.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am gluten free, and the waitress was super helpful with knowing about the gluten free options and was even knowledgeable about cross contamination. Great date night vibe with delicious food!
  14. RonR

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Thanks Zippy!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Too loud. One entree option for vegetarians
  16. WendiD

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had friends from out of state for dinner and it was a wonderful experience from the moment we entered! The service, the quality of all the dishes and cozy ambience made the dinner an exceptional experience. We will be sharing Josephine with more friends and family as they visit.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food and the service! One random thing we also loved what’s how spaced out the tables were. We didn’t feel crowded or cramped at all which was a nice touch
  18. AnneS

    Washington DC

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome brunch with great service! My burger was one of the best I’ve ever had! Will definitely return!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, fabulous meal! Just delicious from first bite to last. The beef cheeks were phenomenal! My lamb was perfect and my wife loved the lobster risotto! Can’t wait to come back.
  20. Addymama

    Indiana

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing! The duck hash browns were drool worthy.
  21. LR92

    Nashville

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Crab dip was all filler and no crab, def not worth $22. Pork shank just tasted like liquid smoke
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Patrick and James are awesome. Great drink and dinner suggestions!!!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Abby was incredible. Made our Valentine’s Day so special. That beef tongue appetizer was to die for! Only thing was the kitchen lights bleeding through the space kind of kill the softer lighting of the dining space when you sit towards the back. Thanks Josephine!
  24. Matteson

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was excellent quality with excellent service. Went here for Valentine’s Day and it was such a great choice
  25. BenL

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great drink, food and service
  26. Notme

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great. Cannot recommend more.
  27. DonnaP

    Atlanta Metro

    44 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    We always enjoy Josephines but it was an off day on food last night. Disappointed as we had an out of town guest. Lobster risotto was not great and it was a new dish. Prices are very high and I'm willing to spend it if food is at its highest.
  28. ElizaW

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent with Manny! From the cocktails to the beet salad, to the scallops and the gnocchi - all was delicious. Finished our evening with coffee drinks and felt well taken care of throughout our time at Josephine.
  29. KarenS

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great variety of beverage and food items. Service was phenomenal and loved the vibe. Great conversations were happening all around us - there was a buzz in the air! Compared to other high-end restaurants downtown, prices were a tad more (except cocktails were very much in alignment), but not overly inflated. Nice, upscale place. Great date night atmosphere!!
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I love Josephine. It’s always our special place to go to celebrate the “big moments” in life. While our service is always wonderful, Kyle really made the night feel extra special. He was an the perfect server for a perfect night out! Don’t skip the ginger cookies. They are a must have! Can’t wait to celebrate here again soon!
  31. LTPeterson

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great happy hour burgers and daily rotating drink and wine specials. Great place to pop into and eat at the bar, just for a drink or at a table. Bourbon list is hard to beat.
  32. TennesseeTed

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s so comforting to know that when we walk into Josephine’s, there is never a doubt that we are in for a special occasion. Fantastic wine list! Chef Andrew and his team are top notch!
  33. MeganB

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Josephine’s is such a treat! We looked forward to our reservation for 4 all week and we had a wonderful time. From our starter of hash browns in duck fat with truffles to our fresh salads (get the Brussels sprouts) and mains - we had the chicken, the clams, the grouper and the scallops and topped it off with an apple pie and ginger cookies, every bite was delicious. We love the cozy ambiance and excellent service and are so grateful to have this dining option in our neighborhood. Thank you, Chef Andy.
  34. DavidAuston

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely menu, beautiful open-air dinning room, and great area for walking/shopping!
  35. Gary

    Alabama

    73 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall an attractive venue although our table was in view of bright fluorescent lit food prep area (suggest closing door). Crab dip appetizer was delicious but serving with warmed dinner rolls (Sister Schubert like)is not a good match. The scallops entree included two scallops which is more appropriate for listing as an appetizer. Valet parking sign but no Valet attendant… perhaps the sign should be removed.
  36. ElizabethP

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Staff and Delicious Food
  37. OLori

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Josephine never disappoints but tonight was extra special..the food and wine plus our server Kyle took great care of us!
  38. 2adultcouples

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great place, the atmosphere is great, food was really really good. Loved the appetizers, so many unique and tasty options. Wasn't too loud and in a quaint little area of Nashville. Parking was super convenient and free.
  39. parsonscouple

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall4food2service2ambience3
    Food was ok. Not great. Waitress told my husband pork shanks would “fall off the bone”. They were not. I had gnocchi. Never seen it served greens. Just ok. Friend had hanger steak which was tough. Waitress failed to tell us the pastry chef was a James Beard finalist. Would have tried at least one. Saw about the pastry chef on social media when we got home. We have loved brunch at Josephine.
  40. JPage

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    Very disappointed in the service and food quality. We waited 50+ minutes for our meal to come out. No acknowledgment of the special occasion by the server. I had requested gluten-free dessert options when making the reservation. No acknowledgment or suggestions. Josephine had been a first preference for special occasions until this experience.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Josephine does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates.

Josephine is rated 4.7 stars by 2961 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

  • Logo image for Postmates
Google Map for Josephine

2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Elmwood Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Nashville

  • Hours of operation

    Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary parking is available behind the restaurant in the upper lot marked with "parking for Josephine" signs. There is street parking as well in the surrounding area. Valet not available.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Andy Little

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (615) 292-7766

  • Private party facilities

    Our semi-private dining room holds up to 22 guests. We do require a food and beverage minimum depending on the day of week. Please email JosephineEvents@CommunityHopsitality for more information.

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