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Geist, Nashville, TN

Geist

4.7
4.7
1911 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
Set in a ca. 1900 blacksmith shop in Nashville’s historic Germantown neighborhood, Geist is a charming bar and restaurant opened in early 2018.

Managing Partner- Freddy Schwenk
General Manager- Jillian Waggoner
Executive Chef- Alex Nekhamkin
Executive Sous Chef- Harrison Smith
Sous Chef- Ron Busby

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (615) 920-5440
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Alex Nekhamin
  • Private party facilities
    for private dining or events, please email Jillian@geistnashville.com
  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot behind the restaurant along with several public paid lots and street parking throughout our neighborhood. Ride sharing is strongly encouraged.
  • Public transit
    Jefferson St & 6th Ave WB Jefferson St & 8th Ave N EBBus Station Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • HALF OFF WINE BY THE BOTTLE

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Please join us every Monday night for half off wines by the bottle.

    HALF OFF WINE BY THE BOTTLE Photo
  • Happy Hour until 6pm every day

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    HAPPY HOUR SUNDAY-THURSDAY 5-6PM! $50 BOTTLES OF CHAMPAGNE $10 SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

    Happy Hour until 6pm every day Photo

What 1,911 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

1,911 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wonderful atmosphere, wonderful service. Parking was a challenge as there was a Sounds game starting at the same time we arrived but there is some paid parking next to Geist’s lot.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a unique and amazing gem in Nashville. From the cocktails to the amazing food and the dessert The Geist I’d a must try restaurant. It’s housed in an old 1880’s brick building. The best meal I’ve had in a very long time.

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  3. Steph

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our experience at Geist was incredible! The atmosphere is great, our server was amazing, personable, and so helpful when asked for suggestions. She went above and beyond! And the food...amazing! Four of us shared the house bread and sweet butter, kale salad, peach burrata, crispy potatoes, and the beff tenderloin with masked potatoes. It was the perfect balance of foods and every bite just got better. This would be a great date night place or nicer dinner with friends or business associates. Highly recommend!

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  4. Baboo

    Nashville

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The menu selection here is always wonderful. Cocktails and food are high quality. Can be a bit noisy as the restaurant fills up.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing dinner at a restaurant with the best vibes. Will be back soon!!

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  6. MandyW

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat outside and loved the atmosphere! the drinks were amazing and so was the food! perfect for our girl night. Can't wait to go back here.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top 5 dining experiences in my lifetime. Compliments to the chef! And the mixologists of course. We will be regulars.

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  8. Desiree

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The team at Geist was SO kind to my husband and I. I believe our waiter was named Zack. We came there to celebrate after getting married at a church nearby and Zack and his team gifted us a bottle of champagne with a very sweet handwritten note. Our parents were with us and my Dad had some health issues so we had to leave and then come back, and they were so accommodating and patient. I was very impressed with the service overall. 5 stars doesn't cover it. They deserve 10!

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  9. EllenG

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and staff. Drinks and beer selection great.

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  10. Libby

    Pittsburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Geist is amazing vibes and has that "foodie" type of food that we are obsessed with. Perfect place for a birthday!!!!!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Modern atmosphere in a historic setting, communicative staff, menu items not descriptive (veg, gluten free, allergens), dishes were not well paired (I.e. duck served with chunky applesauce , raw zucchini and flavorless zucchini fritters), grilled peach burrata had more tomato than peaches, craft cocktails seemed uninspired, coke and sprite mixed together and served to pass as ginger ale.

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  12. EricaR

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    It was okay... if we go back, i'd try dinner. Brunch was nothing special, shrimp and grits were good. Nice ambience.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    As a return local patron, we were extremely disturned by the Chicken and Soggy Waffle. Yikes! Won't be back for a brunch for a while. Boo.

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  14. sandy

    Nashville

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience5
    outstanding venue. Cocktails - good. Small salads were creative & flavorful. Large items not as consistent. Halibut too salty and way overcooked. Steak just okay. Gnocchi pasta okay - bit overpriced. Pork - overcooked and the "warm" potato salad seemed to have deep friend potato and the grease cooked in was possible not good as it was not edible. Sauce didn't stick. In fact, we should have sent back. Menu should have stated it was a friend potato salad.- deemed terrible by all 4 at table. Banana bread to go - very good. Waiter - a bit uninterested - just an order taker. For such a cool venue and what seemed an interesting menu, he should have had a lot to talk about for first time customers. We are locals and love to try new places. Maybe an off night in the kitchen, but for amount of $ we spent with hardly anyone in the venue - should have been outstanding all around.

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  15. MaddieBold910

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Geist is easily becoming one of my favorite restaurants in Nashville. The food is always amazing, flavor 10/10, and so picturesque. Drinks are top notch. Wine list is lovely. I’m never disappointed- I’m consistently blown away every time I’ve come. The atmosphere is also so trendy yet historic. I couldn’t say enough good things about this place. And our drinks ran a little late while we were there for my moms birthday - they comped us an amuse bouche of these outrageous arancini balls, along with one of the drinks. That was incredibly kind. Wait staff is always polite and knowledgeable. Just don’t hesitate and go! One thing to keep in mind is this is the south - things take a little longer and are not as expedient as other places. So maybe for some the service could be considered slow - however I think it’s perfect. People in general need to have some patience.

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  16. TrinkaD

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were treated wonderfully as I know it is somewhat difficult to juggle our girl crew of 9 with different arrival times (by a little) and lots of dietary preferences to juggle. Our waitress was charming and attentive given Geist had a packed house. We were given the fabulous larger party room across from the kitchen and that was awesome for birthday party. I only gave 4 stars for food b/c it was well prepared for sure, but brunch, so nothing super inventive. That's what brunch usually is. Intriguingly the beet salad and brussels sprouts were (to this reviewer) as good as those 2 items get!

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  17. KristinJ

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! Appetizers, entrees and desserts were phenomenal. Drinks were beautifully presented and delicious! Ambiance was warm and relaxing in the beautiful comfy lounge chairs

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  18. cmNash

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    The food and service was incredibly disappointing, but for a place sitting empty in one of Nashville’s hottest neighborhoods, it’s not surprising.

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  19. KatieCash

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing! I had made a reservation for 8 people for my birthday, and 5/7ths of my guests canceled day of. The staff was SO sweet and kind and generous. The three of us really enjoyed ourselves and the food & beverages, and everything was nothing short of perfect!

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  20. ChristieM

    Nashville

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was great! Can’t wait to come back!

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  21. KellyK

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A really quaint restaurant off the main beaten path in Nashville, but close enough to downtown to be easily accessible. There was just enough variety on the menu to offer something for every person's taste. The portion sizes were surprisingly large -- the small plates were much bigger than we anticipated. We all ordered something different and everything was delicious. The service was great. We will definitely be back (half off bottles of wine on Mondays)!

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  22. TBill

    Houston

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was fine. Portions were too large. Our party found it odd that the restaurant did not offer iced tea - this is Nashville after all! Not terrible, not awesome. I would recommend to a friend and suggest they split dishes.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Will always be my favorite restaurant in Nashville. We ordered the Halibut & the Duck. Had the pork belly and whipped feta for appetizers. Everything was absolutely delicious. Dana was the best server ever <3

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  24. CindyM

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and perfect menu. Service was excellent!

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  25. JenniferH

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was perfect! They were able to accommodate a large party during brunch through a reservation for a birthday party. The staff was very friendly, and the food was delicious! Some of our favorites were the cinnamon roll and whipped feta dip. Our group loved the drinks, too (Good Morning and Paid Vacation were the favorites)! This will be our new regular brunch spot because I have so many more things I want to try on the menu.

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  26. Bsdudley1

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I really enjoyed my brunch here. I got the steak and eggs! It was delicious! The steak was cooked perfect. The eggs were cooked perfect! & everything was seasoned very well! I also ordered a side of potatoes and they were delicious and also seasoned very well. I didn’t really care for any of the cocktail options that they had listed on the menu, besides the frozen pina colada drink. It was delicious! Our server was amazing! He gave us free shots for my friends birthday. It was a great vibe and ambiance!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    143 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    143 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best cinnamon roll I have ever had!!!!! Everything was great.

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  28. Eric

    Houston

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great ambiance and great service. Food is good but not great.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic experience especially to celebrate a birthday!!

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  30. StephenC

    Nashville

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    Staff was super friendly, and drinks were great. The food was not as good as I'd remembered from previous visits. One of the dishes I expected to be great was woefully under-salted and completely bland. I don't think i'd go back for a meal anytime soon to be honest.

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  31. ColbyM

    Houston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A truly great experience! Food was delicious. Service was incredible.

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  32. Duckie

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lots of fun and the food was fantastic.

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  33. crsvitality

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner! We enjoy each course and the atmosphere was excellent!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a 21 birthday! The food was great and the service was exceptional! Highly recommend!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch spot, menu is unbelievable and affordable. Get the banana bread French toast and a personal French press.

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  36. Kayla

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Service was great. We arrived an hour early for our reservation and were able to accommodate us immediately. Aiden was our waiter and he was extremely knowledgeable and provided great recommendations on dishes and drinks. The house bread is a must have! Nice yeasty rolls, fresh and hot! I got the housemade ricotta gnocchi and it was unfortunately under seasoned and had the potential to be so much better. At the end of dinner we were given housemade cookies and they were warm, but crunchy and I prefer warm and gooey cookies- I know that’s just a personal preference. Overall I would come again, and not order the pasta.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and service was even better. Appreciated recommendations from our server both for restaurant and area fun. Thank you.

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  38. ConnieL

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Food was okay, would have loved more flavor. Plates were not hot so food cooled quickly. Disappointed that there was no parking even though had lot they shared with someone and had to pay $25 for parking.

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  39. DavidC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Everything was wonderful.

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  40. Beth

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aidan took excellent care of our group ... five friends coming together from three different cities to reconnect after three years. His recommendations were excellent, timing was impeccable and made us feel like we were the only guests in the building. The cocktail list was prime! Get the pork belly appetizer and endive salad and plan to share the kale salad with the entire table .... the housemade pastas were outstanding and the halibut was cooked to perfection.

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FAQs

Geist is rated 4.7 stars by 1911 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 21 times today
Google Map for Geist

311 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208-2743

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Germantown
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot behind the restaurant along with several public paid lots and street parking throughout our neighborhood. Ride sharing is strongly encouraged.
  • Public transit
    Jefferson St & 6th Ave WB Jefferson St & 8th Ave N EBBus Station Regional Transportation Authority of Middle Tennessee
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alex Nekhamin
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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