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Bastion

Name: Bastion
Address: 434 Houston St, Nashville, TN, United States, 37203-4872
Telephone: (615) 490-8434
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

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$50 and over

Contemporary American

434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Fancy

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.

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Executive chef: Josh Habiger

From the OpenTable editors: Part cocktail bar, part fine-dining restaurant, Bastion is where you go for ever-evolving New American tasting menus from James Beard-nominated chef Josh Habiger. Settle into the intimate, 24-seat space to feast on playful dishes starring oysters, caviar, and potato mochi topped with shaved bonito. Add in top-notch cocktails, and it’s easy to see why Eater Nashville named it 2023’s Restaurant of the Year.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Modern European, Global, International
Hours of operation
Restaurant Hours Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Big Bar Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(615) 490-8434
Website
https://www.bastionnashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
There are several options for private events at Bastion, including a Bastion Private Dinner, Big Bar Rental (during Non-Business hours), and Big Bar Parties (during Business hours). Please visit our website, or email info@bastionnashville.com to get the ball rolling on your private event.

Location
434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872
Neighborhood
South Nashville
Cross street
Pillow St. and Houston St.
Parking details
We have our very own paid parking lot kitty-corner to the bar, on the southeast corner of Houston and Pillow Streets. Pay first and we will validate inside. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 123 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5.0Service
5.0Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

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Nashville
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
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Innovative
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Contemporary American
Nashville
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
Nashville
Best Ambiance
Nashville
Best Value
Nashville
Innovative
Nashville
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bastion offers a "perfect experience" with "outstanding service" and a "unique, creative menu." Led by talented chefs, the restaurant caters to dietary needs seamlessly. Patrons rave about the "warm atmosphere," "exceptional wine pairings," and "thoughtfully crafted dishes." Bastion is a "culinary delight" and a top destination for special occasions in Nashville.

123 Reviews

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Mariam R . VIP
Caribbean2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, would definitely return. Food was exceptional.
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DALIAH VIP
Phoenix / Arizona14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect experience between food and hospitality.
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Jamie
Nashville3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bastion consistently knocks it out of the park with the food, service, and wine pairings!
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Daryl VIP
Nashville8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly an amazing restaurant, culinary experience and exceptional service. My wife and I try to visit often, this time we brought our two children (26 & 17). In Nashville, easily one of the better drink menus, tremendous versatility and thoughtfulness behind the bar. Hats off….. Overall Bastion = Nashville GOAT!!!
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Emily
Central Kentucky1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and experience! We let them know I have Celiac and my husband does not eat beef/pork and they made special menus for each of us, printed out ahead of time. Everything was tailored to our dietary preferences/allergies and was delicious!
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Doug
Nashville2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, presentation, staff and the environment were all top level and worth the money. It was a wonderful and unique dinning experience that we will come back for!
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Deborah VIP
Philadelphia County9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chefs; Sean, Diana, Noah, and Ian worked very well together led by Chris as manager. Menu was innovative and each chef shined when presenting and discussing their dish. Well worth the visit. A great tribute to restaurants like Per Se and 11 Madison and El Bulli and Noma where we have dined
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Kimberley
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Josh is so incredibly talented… I’ve been there at least 15 times but he really knocked it out of the park last night!
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Carol VIP
London23 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service are always outstanding. The chefs are so creative and I love going each time to see what new ideas Josh and his team have cooked up for us. We have so many great restaurants in Nashville but Bastion and the Strategic Hospitality Group always deliver excellence with their restaurants!
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Arlette VIP
Nashville58 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our very favorite restaurant. They always make us feel very special. The service is beyond outstanding. The food is very unique and always delicious. They go to great efforts to accomoadate food allergies. We love the atmosphere with music that is always good and not too loud. Wine pairings make it even more delightful.
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FAQs

Bastion is rated 4.9 stars by 123 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872

Additional information

Cross street
Pillow St. and Houston St.
Neighborhood
South Nashville
Hours of operation
Restaurant Hours Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Big Bar Hours Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Modern European, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
We have our very own paid parking lot kitty-corner to the bar, on the southeast corner of Houston and Pillow Streets. Pay first and we will validate inside. Street parking is also available throughout the neighborhood.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://www.bastionnashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 490-8434
Private party facilities
There are several options for private events at Bastion, including a Bastion Private Dinner, Big Bar Rental (during Non-Business hours), and Big Bar Parties (during Business hours). Please visit our website, or email info@bastionnashville.com to get the ball rolling on your private event.

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