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The Yellow Porch, Nashville, TN

The Yellow Porch

4.8
4.8
1682 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Please call the restaurant if you have any questions at (615) 386-0260.

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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Bistro, Mediterranean

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (615) 386-0260

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Catering

    Family-Style Menu Available for Curbside Pickup / Takeout.

  • 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

What 1,682 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

    Contemporary American

  • Nashville

    Best Service

  • Nashville

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  1. lsainsmith

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our food and service were wonderful, as always. It’s the perfect casual, gourmet spot for us.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious brussels sprouts!! I could’ve had those for my meal ! Very nice atmosphere and very friendly staff! I like that they have an option for outdoor seating to with heaters outside
  3. FoodNwine

    Nashville

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Good food. Sad no tiramisu
  4. MES1908

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a party of five and Jason was wonderfully attentive to us. The food was delicious and everyone in our party, including the teen, loved their entree. We will definitely be back!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I recently visited this restaurant with my girlfriend and I must say that it was a delightful experience. The food was exceptional and the service was impeccable. Our servers were extremely friendly and attentive, making sure that we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience. The food is amazing, the service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. If you're looking for a delicious meal with excellent service, look no further than this restaurant.
  6. Steeplechase

    Nashville

    17 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall1food4service5ambience1
    Outdoor patio is VERY VERY LOUD !! Can also be chilly.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So yummy!!
  8. reidmn

    Nashville

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again a great meal! I would say that our server was very attentive and my Manhattan was perfect.
  9. NashvilleFoodie

    Nashville

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always fantastic - and make sure to get the celery bleu cheese soup or brussel sprouts.
  10. RebeccaB

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    The service was great and while the quality of the food is great the taste was meh. It needed more seasoning and one of the potato towers was not cooked.
  11. Love2eat

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal for Valentine’s!
  12. mjeatsout

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, wine and service from Todd!!
  13. Jennifer

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always love eating at The Yellow Porch. There have been some changes that came out of COVID, but we have remained loyal.
  14. HeatherW

    Nashville

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant was pretty cozy and just right for date night with my husband. The food was amazing as was the service. The Yellow Porch has not lost its touch!
  15. KarenSD

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love The Yellow Porch . . . the food is consistently fantastic and Jason, our waiter, was exceptional!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great experience. Todd and the team there always takes care of us.
  17. lsainsmith

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As long as The Yellow Porch has been open, we have been fans. The consistency in amazing flavors and pairings is what keeps us loyal.
  18. JenniferS

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and the best dirty martini’s.
  19. charming

    Nashville

    163 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    163 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience2
    So excited to visit this local spot but just not overwhelmed- food and drink menu had some great options. Fries were super disappointing, entrees were mediocre and Dessert was ok. Love this local idea but hasn’t won my heart
  20. redwagon

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Three colleagues and I enjoyed dinner and drinks. One of the highlights was the crème brûlée’s we had for dessert. We will definitely return the next time we visit Nashville.
  21. JoyM

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious delicious delicious. We could only get porch seating which was a little cold in spite of heaters, but the food was amazing. Of note, the temp outside was freezing.
  22. Jennifer

    Nashville

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We have eaten at TYP for years and love it. Our meal on NYE was as expected with great service. We have found since COVID the food is a little different but still tasty. Will certainly keep dining here.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely New Year’s Eve dinner on the porch !
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and service was amazing! We are never disappointed by Yellow Porch!
  25. DianaS

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very inviting.
  26. CheriC

    Nashville

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I cannot love this place more. Never disappointed. Amazing food, great (non-downtown) location.
  27. CindyS

    Nashville

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, excellent!!!! Todd was amazing and so attentive ! Katie Nelson, thank you for this gem !!!
  28. MiltonA

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Price increase was a little high but that is the the unfortunate result of the current direction of the economy
  29. VicT

    Nashville

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good food, well prepared but not great food (close). The ambiance left a bit to be desired at that price point. Servers clothing was "at their discretion" which is typically not a big deal aside from the expectation that you are taking your wife for a nice dinner. It would be easy to up their game from that standpoint and put a bit of a snappier spin in the ambiance arena. Service was very good approaching excellent is fare to say. Maybe we will go back now that we can manage our own expectations. At least once more to give it another change.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience3
    Food was terrible. Fish was so oily and tasteless. Lamb lollipops were a little tough, and mash potatoes were like from a mix.
  31. JonathanW

    Nashville

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a wonderful little upper-end neighborhood place. The food and service are wonderful.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Super cool place
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Food, Impeccable Service, and Ultra Cool Artwork in the Walls
  34. gilc

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of the very best secrets in Nashville! Always excellent food and excellent service!
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great service. Filet was over cooked and a bit pricey. That being said, this was the first non-five star experience I’ve had. I will definitely be back
  36. 4greatfood

    Nashville

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A favorite for a relaxed evening with great food and wines.
  37. FrankN

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Yellow Porch is one of the most consistent dining experiences you can have in Nashville. Intimate setting, outstanding service and great food. It is a hidden gem that we enjoy regularly.
  38. JanM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been to the Yellow Porch a few times and the food is always excellent. Also we all commented on how cozy it felt and that we could have a conversation and hear one another. The music was soft but audible. I would give 6 stars out of 5 if I could. It is my favorite place to have a special meal 😊.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Prices were higher in the restaurant than were published on this AP
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was absolutely wonderful

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 4.8 stars by 1682 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 11 times today
Google Map for The Yellow Porch

734 Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37204

Additional information

  • Cross street

    West Iris Drive

  • Neighborhood

    Nashville

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–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

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