The Yellow Porch

Name: The Yellow Porch
Address: 734 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN, United States, 37204
Telephone: (615) 386-0260
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1509 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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The Yellow Porch is a food oasis, complete with small patio garden, located on Thompson Lane in Berry Hill. Opened in 1998 as one of a handful of independently owned restaurants in Nashville doing casual fine dining, it has always been loved for its displays of local art inside, its friendly, talented staff and an inviting setting. The cozy and intimate dining room is a great place for a casual upscale dinner and the charming outdoor patio area with surrounding grapevine offers a refreshing dining experience. The Yellow Porch is creative in its food offerings, with a seasonal menu that boasts Mediterranean influences. The wine list is selected with a nod toward the unique, well-priced find, and the full bar ranges from time-honored staples to local and boutique spirits.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

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10:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 386-0260
Website
http://www.theyellowporch.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Family-Style Menu Available for Curbside Pickup / Takeout.

Location
734 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN 37204
Neighborhood
Nashville
Cross street
West Iris Drive
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

House Smoked Salmon Flatbread$12.00
dried chili cream cheese, local tomatoes, fried capers, red onion, arugula
Antipasti Plate$15.00
selection of artisanal meats & cheeses, hummus, sundried tomato pesto, greek olive mix, pita
Lamb Meatballs$11.00
red mole sauce, cilantro sour cream, pita bread
Crab Cake$12.00
remoulade, japanese chili oil, shaved brussels sprouts
Sweetwater Tennessee Sharp Cheddar Fritters$9.00
sweet chow chow, red pepper aioli
Prince Edward Island Mussels$14.00
garlic white wine broth, grilled tuscan bread

Salads & Soup

Dressings: balsamic vinaigrette, maple vinaigrette, herb ranch, garlic bleu cheese. Add chicken $6, add shrimp $8, add salmon $10, split plate $2

Soup of the Day
- Cup$5.00
- Bowl$8.00
Baby Greens Salad$5.00
parmesan cracked black pepper croutons
Caesar Salad$7.00
parmesan crisp, grilled tuscan bread
Port Poached Cherry Salad$8.00
baby greens, cinnamon spiced walnuts, goat cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Pickled Roasted Beet Salad$9.00
arugula, shaved red onion, marcona almonds, feta, white balsamic vinaigrette, sesame cracker

Entrées

Filet Mignon*$35.00
potato & mushroom gratin, asparagus, browned spice butter, red wine demi
Sorghum Infused Duck Breast*$28.00
potato & ricotta gnocchi with heirloom tomatoes, broccolini, pan sauce, blueberry chutney
Dijon and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb*$32.00
brown rice risotto with spring green peas, asparagus, herb mint vinaigrette, fig compote
Herb Marinated Skillet Chicken*$24.00
roasted root vegetables of fingerling potatoes, parsnips, heirloom carrots, cipollini onions and brussels sprouts, rosemary pan jus, tomato jam
Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chop*$25.00
jalapeno mac and cheese, roasted cauliflower, north carolina barbeque glaze, peach chutney
Herb Crusted Salmon*$26.00
zucchini and squash casserole, broccolini, leek vinaigrette, tomato confit relish
Paella*$22.00
fresh fish & shellfish, saffron rice, onions, peppers, tomatoes, spicy broth
Shrimp & Crab Mousseline Stuffed Trout*$27.00
harissa & brown sugar dusted sweet potatoes, caramelized brussels sprouts, miso brown butter, calabrese long pepper aioli
Greek Salad$17.00
spinach, warm roasted eggplant, portobello mushrooms, artichokes, cous cous, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, balsamic vinaigrette
Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna$18.00
eggplant, artichokes, spinach, kalamata olive marinara sauce, fresh watercress & fennel, goat cheese
Penne Bettola$18.00
penne pasta, garlic, spicy tomato vodka cream sauce, parmesan cheese

What 1,509 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Contemporary American
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JoyC
Detroit
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service!!
M
Martin
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved eating at Yellow Porch once again. The food is always well prepared and we felt well taken care of by the staff, especially our waiter. It was a very busy night and the staff worked seamlessly to get our drinks and dinner out quickly.
JM
JeffM
Nashville
53 reviews
vip
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great dinner and service experience at The Yellow Porch! The YP continues to be one of our top choices in the area.
S
Songbird660
Nashville
41 reviews
vip
4.0
41 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was very tasty and served hot. Service was lengthy but cordial.
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ipoc
Washington DC
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
First time at The Yellow Porch and found it to be excellent. Very welcoming at the door and the server was excellent throughout the evening. Had the Cheddar Fritters and Crispy Brussels Sprouts to share among 4 of us as appetizers. Both were excellent. I also had the Celery Bleu Cheese soup, which was also excellent. Entrees were Herb Marinated Skillet Chicken (x2), Pan Seared Salmon, and Braised Filet Sandwich. All were wonderful. The only negative comment all evening was that the fries with the sandwich were just average. For desert, we shared Chocolate Espresso Torte and Carrot Cake. Both were excellent as well. Highly recommend.
PH
PaigeH
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
Have been here a few times. We usually love it and always look forward to coming back. Last evening the food was less than satisfying and very bland. I’m sorry! I am just being honest. It ended up being around $140 at the end and we each had one cocktail, a salad and a meal. I think we wouldn’t have felt it was pricey if we had loved the food.
j
jane
Nashville
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great date night on the inviting covered porch. The ambience, food and service were perfect. We love this neighborhood gem.
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Diningnana
Atlanta
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Moved from Nashville 8 years ago. Yellow Porch was always a favorite. Went there for a recent visit , and it is still a favorite. Food was delicious. The halibut special was so good. The service was outstanding!! Todd is great!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I found the restaurant on this app and it was beyond my expectations!
FG
FromGreenHills
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Always good neighborhood spot. Best martini I’ve had in years, using a Dutch gin I’d never heard of. I had the skillet chicken entree. Sounds boring, and frequently is in other restaurants. But this was a really great dish, full of flavor and stylishly presented. My wife always gets their unique and delicious blue cheese celery soup (sounds weird but you should try it!) and the penne in vodka sauce. This is one of Nashville’s best restaurants. We’ve lived here for 20 years and eat out 4-5 times a week. You can almost always spend a lot more money, but it’s not easy finding a better combination of service, food, and overall experience.
S
Steve
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was incredible I’ll go back the next time I’m in town
BH
BettyH
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The a yellow Porch is one of our very favorite restaurants. It is one of Nashville’s “Gems”!!
JH
JordanH
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’ve passed by this place hundreds of times, we should’ve stopped in sooner! Service, menu, and vibe was great.
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dholmes
Nashville
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, a great neighborhood dining experience with friends from out of town. Chef Eli hit the mark and server Todd never disappoints.
MP
MoiraP
Chicago
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food! The porch was delightful and service was friendly and attentive.
TB
TimB
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Yellow Porch is a phenomenal restaurant. Food and service are excellent.
TH
TimH
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great, everything
c
chrism
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely outside seating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our visit was excellent! We wanted quieter seating, so they accommodated and gave us a spot outside. All the food was excellent.
TB
ThomasB
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great food and great service. I would definitely highly recommend. The celery blue cheese soup was awesome!
J
Jessie
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely one of our favorite places to eat! Last evening was the perfect weather to sit outside and chat with a bottle a win. We love all the different options to eat and this time we tried the flatbread, herb chicken, duck and halibut. Big shoutout to Todd! We recommend the Yellow Porch to all.
MP
MikeP
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere. Service was fantastic as well.
R
Rodger
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
There were mosquitoes outside. Just suggest having it sprayed April thru October. Thanks
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Deirdrekerr
Nashville
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience5
Pasta dish not what it was. We are loyal yellow porch customers. Still are 😍
NV
NancyV
Nashville
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall2food2service3ambience4
The server did his best but the kitchen failed. The pasta came way over spiced and when we asked for a salad as a replacement it took well over 15 MINUTES to get the salad to the table. 2 of the 4 of us had already finished our meals. The special halibut was bland and had 3 tiny spears of asparagus and they left off the bokcoy that was promised.No way in hell that was a$40 piece of fish. Tip - white fish on a white place is not how you plate food. Know better. I don’t see coming back here when there are so many reliable places in Nashville. Disappointed and wish I had my $ back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Yellow Porch is a fantastic restaurant. Never have had bad service or food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration for Jordan. Was just what we expected.
t
timio
Nashville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service!!
RC
RichardC
Nashville
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always excellent in every way.
TG
TheGulchGuy1
Nashville
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always consistent and delicious. Yellow Porch is on my top 5 list of my most favorite restaurants.
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mhmmm
Nashville
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never ever fails! This is one of the most reliable restaurants in Nashville.
JP
JimP
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Yellow Porch is a great find in a suburban neighborhood of Nashville. The food was superb as was the service. I had duck breast and my wife had halibut. We would both get them again. I am a traditional Old Fashioned drinker but their take on it was delicious! Eric the server was delightful! I would highly recommend the Yellow Porch!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have never had a bad experience at The Yellow Porch. Food and service are awesome.
SK
SteveK
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific experience at Yellow Porch. We had 5 diners, all ordered a different dish, and everything was delicious (even the vegetarian dish!). Wonderful wait staff as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience3
The Yellow Porch has lost its touch! Always a special place, and now not extraordinary at all!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We had a 5:30 reservation for three. Seating took a few minutes, which was fine. Give local folks a minute post Covid. Once that happened, golden. LA was knowledgeable about the menu, how everything was prepared, perfection. Service was great. Food and LA’s knowledge of the food and how it was prepared rivaled Morton’s, Perry’s and Palm. Folks, try Yellow Porch before a chain. You will not be disappointed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Dependably excellent neighborhood favorite.
WS
WesleyS
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Eric was superb and the food was delicious! My second time here and I'll be back!
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funfabfood
Nashville
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 5, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Our server was terrible, distracted and spent most of his time talking to another couple he was serving near our table. He just seemed distracted. The chicken was too saucy and the cheese tasted old. The carrot cake was a very thin slice covered in too much sauce, the crème brûlée was burned on top. I’ve eaten here many times - it was such a disappointment

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Yellow Porch is rated 4.7 stars by 1509 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 21, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

10:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

734 Thompson Lane Nashville, TN 37204

Additional information

Cross street
West Iris Drive
Neighborhood
Nashville
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Bistro, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theyellowporch.com/
Phone number
(615) 386-0260
Catering
Family-Style Menu Available for Curbside Pickup / Takeout.

The Yellow Porch

Make a reservation

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Paella

Crab Cake

Filet Mignon

Starters

House Smoked Salmon Flatbread$12.00

Antipasti Plate$15.00

Lamb Meatballs$11.00

Crab Cake$12.00

Sweetwater Tennessee Sharp Cheddar Fritters$9.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$14.00

Salads & Soup

Soup of the Day

Baby Greens Salad$5.00

Caesar Salad$7.00

Port Poached Cherry Salad$8.00

Pickled Roasted Beet Salad$9.00

Entrées

Filet Mignon*$35.00

Sorghum Infused Duck Breast*$28.00

Dijon and Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb*$32.00

Herb Marinated Skillet Chicken*$24.00

Sweet Tea Brined Pork Chop*$25.00

Herb Crusted Salmon*$26.00

Paella*$22.00

Shrimp & Crab Mousseline Stuffed Trout*$27.00

Greek Salad$17.00

Mediterranean Vegetable Lasagna$18.00

Penne Bettola$18.00

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