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1. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Brentwood
4.7
Exceptional(2846)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Brentwood
Booked 39 times today
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.
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2. Urban Grub
4.8
Exceptional(5409)
Price: Expensive
• Regional American (Southern) • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Booked 100 times today
**We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with communication between OpenTable and our Table Management Software. Please use our website (urbangrub.net) to see our availability. Urban Grub is a casual fine dining bar and eatery located in a renovated carwash in Nashville’s iconic 12 South district.The design of the restaurant features a rustic elegance, filled with custom woodwork, stone fireplaces and rounded booths tucked in intimate corners. Urban Grub offers both indoor and outdoor seating with a combination of the two in the beer garden, accompanied a view of the restaurant’s meat curing room, as well as a covered gazebo for larger parties.From the inviting indoor-outdoor atmosphere to the elevated Southern cuisine of fresh seafood, house-made charcuterie, and prime dry-aged steaks, the experience is unforgettable.
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3. Bastion
4.9
Exceptional(75)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Nashville
Booked 10 times today
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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4. The Catbird Seat
4.8
Exceptional(222)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Music Row
Booked 4 times today
The Catbird Seat is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant and culinary incubator that provides chefs a creative outlet in an interactive and open kitchen setting. With just 20 seats arranged around a U-shaped counter, guests are offered a front-row view of the chefs at work, crafting a 10-12 course tasting menu that evolves with the seasons.Currently led by Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava, the menu features a dynamic selection of dishes that emphasize sustainability and innovation. Drawing on ingredients preserved from past seasons, foraged finds, and items from their larder, Ortiz and Doubrava showcase their commitment to creativity, resourcefulness, and a modern approach to sustainable cooking.Since its opening, The Catbird Seat has received numerous accolades, including recognition as one of GQ Magazine’s Best New Restaurants, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants, Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Wine Restaurants, and Opinionated About Dining’s Top 100 North American Restaurants.
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5. etch - Nashville
4.8
Exceptional(8625)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 60 times today
Featuring an array of global flavors and decadent desserts by Chef Deb Paquette and Pastry Chef Megan Williams, Etch is located in the ground floor of the Encore tower in Nashville's SoBro district. The restaurant is equipped with two private dining rooms, a full bar and an open kitchen with bar-style seating, allowing guests to interact with the culinary team. Lunch and dinner are available Monday-Friday, as well as dinner on Saturday. In her 13 years as Chef/Owner of Zola, Deb received accolades for Nashville's best chef and Nashville's best restaurant multiple times. Nashville restaurants are many, but Etch sets itself apart with bold flavors and colorful presentations.The cuisine at Etch is complemented by our comprehensive wine list, featuring an extensive collection of wines from around the world. Guests can also enjoy our modern take on classic cocktails, along with a variety of eclectic beers and regional drafts.
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6. Oak Steakhouse - Nashville
4.6
Exceptional(4004)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • The Gulch
Booked 59 times today
Oak Nashville presents an innovative take on the classic steakhouse. Located in the heart of Music City, Oak Steakhouse offers a modern approach to steakhouse dining, serving farm-fresh dishes alongside steakhouse classics in a modern and intimate environment. Oak's menu highlights the restaurant's relationship with local farmers and purveyors. To complement the menu, Oak's expansive wine list features California Cabernet and Old World reds including a selection of Italian and Spanish wines, as well as an array of artisan domestic wines. The beverage program boasts classic, seasonal cocktails alongside local Nashville brews and both domestic and international beers.
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7. Del Frisco's Grille - Nashville
4.6
Exceptional(2367)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • The Gulch
Booked 27 times today
Del Frisco’s Grille is nestled in the heart of Nashville next to the Gulch, a trendy neighborhood and popular hangout for locals and tourists alike. The Grille is only steps away from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Johnny Cash Museum. If you’re looking for warm hospitality, modern American cuisine and an energetic bar scene, the Grille is the place to eat in Nashville. Better yet, sit on our patio and soak up the sounds of country music from around the city. *
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8. The Diner - Nashville
4.3
Awesome(2533)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 23 times today
The Diner in Nashville is a hot spot due to its unique dining experiences on each of its six floors, offering stunning views of downtown Nashville. It has a great atmosphere, which is often praised in the reviews, and a varied menu ranging from traditional breakfast fare to mouth-watering steaks. The service is consistently high-rated, making it a popular choice for locals and visitors alike.
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9. Butchertown Hall
4.3
Awesome(161)
Price: Moderate
• Tex-Mex • Germantown
Booked 46 times today
Expect the finest wood-fired premium cuts, craft tacos & Tex-Mex standards, fresh tortillas made in house daily, roasted oysters, and the finest smoked brisket outside of Austin. Since opning in 2015, Butchertown Hall has amassed a reputation for the finest margarita this side of San Antonio. Butchertown Hall is local restaurateur Terry Raley’s vision of modern barbeque, inspired by the Central Texas meat market culture in which he grew up, and the late 19th-century butcher shop pursuits of this very neighborhood. Making extensive use of both an open fire hearth and a custom-built high-capacity smoker, we patiently cook soulful, exciting food. Open 7 days a week for dinner and weekend brunch. Join us in our glorious indoor or outdoor space! We also feature an expansive courtyard, complete with a list of specialty craft brews, superior margaritas and craft cocktails, and an extensive agave collection.
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10. Black Rabbit
4.6
Exceptional(97)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 7 times today
Located across from Printers Alley, just two blocks from Broadway, Black Rabbit is a Restaurant & Bar with full service dinner (4PM Mon-Sat), Saturday Brunch (10AM - 2PM), the Best Happy Hour in Nashville 2022 (4-6 PM Mon-Sat; $6 Old Fashioneds, Margs, and Mules) and Live Music (9PM Fri-Sat) . The creative cocktails and large bourbon collection flow generously from the bar while steaks, chops, seafood, & local vegetables emanate from the wood-fire, open kitchen. Originally home to a furniture showroom 134 years ago and subsequently, the law office of Tommy Osborn, attorney to Jimmy Hoffa, Black Rabbit is writing their own chapter by reimagining what a local Nashville tavern and speakeasy would've been like during Prohibition... wood-fire cooking, strong cocktails, and a sophisticated atmosphere with genuine, relaxed hospitality. Locally owned and operated, we aim to show you our idea of home team hospitality when you visit Downtown Nashville.
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