Geist

Name: Geist
Address: 311 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN, United States, 37208-2743
Telephone: (615) 920-5440
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1911 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

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
Website
http://www.geistnashville.com/about-2
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

Location
311 Jefferson St, Nashville, TN 37208-2743
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.
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

Popular dishes

House Bread $9.00
Beet Salad$18.00
yogurt, pistachio, citrus, saba
Kale$16.00
blueberries, fennel, kohlrabi, parm, almonds
Whipped Feta$20.00
black garlic honey, chickpeas, sunflower seed
Beef Tartare$20.00
harissa, black lime, za'atar crackers
Burrata$18.00
heirloom tomatoes, croutons, grilled peach
Crispy Marble Potatoes$12.00
calabrian chili aioli
Belgian Endive$16.00
pecorino toscano, walnuts, mandarin
Crispy Pork Belly$20.00
green romesco, cipollini onion, marcona almond
Scallops$22.00
corn puree, watermelon radish, bacon jam

Larger

Duck$42.00
summer squash, peach mostarda, hazelnut
Halibut$46.00
tomato broth, Israeli couscous, heirloom beans
Bucksnort Trout$32.00
buerre blanc, citrus, fennel
Pork Chop$42.00
warm potato salad, zhoug, pickled red onion
Salmon$36.00
eggplant, cucumbers, sunflower seed gremolata
Beef Tenderloin$48.00
8oz filet, pomme puree, black garlic butter
Eggplant$28.00
cannelini bean, bell pepper, garlic chip

Hand Made Pastas

Cavatelli$30.00
pistachio pesto, calabrian chili, goat cheese
Ricotta Gnocchi$32.00
lamb ragu, spaghetti squash, hazelnut gremolata, golden raisin
Tagliatelle$28.00
corn, nduja, cherry tomatoes, basil

Sweet

Profiterole$14.00
dark chocolate, roasted peaches, caramel
Cheesecake$13.00
white chocolate, berries, lime zest
Banana Bread$13.00
bourbon, walnuts, banana skin caramel

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

Noise • Moderate

1,911 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DavidC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Everything was wonderful.
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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

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

Website
http://www.geistnashville.com/about-2
Phone number
(615) 920-5440
Private party facilities
for private dining or events, please email Jillian@geistnashville.com

Geist

Make a reservation

Additional information

HALF OFF WINE BY THE BOTTLE

Happy Hour until 6pm every day

Duck

Crispy Pork Belly

Halibut

Smaller

House Bread $9.00

Beet Salad$18.00

Kale$16.00

Whipped Feta$20.00

Beef Tartare$20.00

Burrata$18.00

Crispy Marble Potatoes$12.00

Belgian Endive$16.00

Crispy Pork Belly$20.00

Scallops$22.00

Larger

Duck$42.00

Halibut$46.00

Bucksnort Trout$32.00

Pork Chop$42.00

Salmon$36.00

Beef Tenderloin$48.00

Eggplant$28.00

Hand Made Pastas

Cavatelli$30.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$32.00

Tagliatelle$28.00

Sweet

Profiterole$14.00

Cheesecake$13.00

Banana Bread$13.00

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