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Bastion
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•5(106)Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.etc.
Price: Expensive•Fusion / Eclectic•4.9(2,895)Located in the Bedford Commons complex of the Green Hills neighborhood, etc. offers lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and dinner on Saturday. At the second, smaller version of sister restaurant Etch, Chef Deb Paquette incorporates her favorite spices, produce, and global recipes into the menus for an adventurous dining experience. The bar program offers a succinct wine list with selections from around the world, select craft beer, and an array of elevated craft cocktails.
The cozy 2400 square foot layout features simply adorned tables, comfortable banquette seating, a large inviting bar, along with plenty of open-air seating. Funky light fixtures, striking electric blue tile, copper and glass accents, and warm woods fill out the intimate space.
Valentino's Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(2,063)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.Locust Nashville
Price: Very Expensive•Irish•4.9(110)
Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, all rounded out with tea and biscuits shaved ice.
Lunch: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)
Dinner: Friday - Sunday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)
Patio Bar: Sunday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
*Please note that Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.
Noko
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.9(1,614)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.Midtown Cafe
Price: Expensive•Southern•4.9(5,241)Open Table TOP 50 Best Southern Restaurant in USA offering a casual, affordable, fine dining atmosphere with breakfast / brunch / lunch all seven days and dinner Monday through Saturday with cage free eggs, biscuits, pancakes, seafood, prime steak, veal, pastas & featuring 40 wines by the glass and 150 selections. Located just off West End at 102 -19th Ave S in the West End / Vanderbilt / Music Row / Midtown / Medical Center neighborhoods. Since 1987, casual fine dining with quality ingredients prepared and served by caring professionals.
Open weekdays for Breakfast 8am-2pm. Lunch 11am-2pm Mon-Sun. Dinner starting at 4:30 Monday - Thursday and 5:00pm Friday and Saturday.
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RH Courtyard Restaurant at RH Nashville
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(2,747)The RH Restaurant resides in the grand central garden courtyard of RH Nashville, the Gallery at Green Hills, a 70,000-square-foot design gallery that blurs the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality. We invite you to enjoy our menu of timeless classics for brunch and dinner, and a selection of wines from esteemed vintners in the United States and Europe. Guests dine beneath a glass-and-steel atrium amidst trickling fountains, heritage olive trees and glimmering chandeliers.
For group dining inquiries, please email: nashvillehospitality@rh.comThe Authentique
Price: Expensive•Wine Bar•4.8(156)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
Koré
Price: Expensive•Tapas / Small Plates•4.9(144)A new international tapas restaurant called ᴋᴏʀé has opened in 97 Chapel Ave., East Nashville. Don't walk, run!Maiz De La Vida
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.8(305)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.
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- LLisaVIPCalgary / Southern Alberta •1 review5.0Dined 1 day agoAmazing tasting and presented food and excellent venueMore infoThe Finch - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.6
- ZZachCharlotte •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoAtmosphere and food were outstanding. Lobster roll was excellentMore infoThe Hampton Social - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown / Sobro•4.6
- BBradVIPNew York City •56 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoFood was outstanding and does it come fast! Great vibe. Loud but enjoyable. Service was very good. Resurqnt was full but 7pm on a Monday!More infoPelato - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Italian• Germantown•4.8
- TTracyNashville •11 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoI have been to the top 10 restaurants in Nashville and I would rank Harpers in the top 2. Great food and great service.More infoHarper'sPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Sobro•4.8
- MMikeVIPNashville •8 reviews5.0Dined on May 13, 2025Meeting a relative for dinner who is traveling from out of town, The service and accommodations were great. The server allowed us to enjoy the evening at our own pace. Food and drinks we excellent. Only room for improvement was the flavored margarita was not peachy as all and the music was a little loud. But those are personal ,preference.More infoMercado by ButchertownPrice: Expensive• Regional Mexican• South Nashville•4.6
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