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Bastion

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$50 and over
Contemporary American
434 Houston St, Nashville, TN 37203-4872

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 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

Menu

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What 122 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

  • Nashville

    Best Ambiance

  • Nashville

    Best Value

  • Nashville

    Innovative

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Best Overall

  • Nashville

    Best Food

  • Nashville

    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.
122 Reviews

  1. DALIAH VIP

    Phoenix / Arizona13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect experience between food and hospitality.

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  2. Jamie

    Nashville3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Daryl VIP

    Nashville7 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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  4. 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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  5. Doug

    Nashville1 review

    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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Cassidy

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, service, wine and space! Zero complaints. Highly recommend.

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Bastion is rated 4.9 stars by 122 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Bastion

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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