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O-Ku - Nashville, Nashville, TN

O-Ku - Nashville

4.8
4.8
2128 Reviews
$30 and under
Japanese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Hot spot
O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Germantown neighborhood of Nashville, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Germantown
  • Parking details
    Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 2,128 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Good for special occasions

  • Nashville

    Romantic

  • Nashville

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
O-Ku Nashville consistently wows with "top-notch" sushi, a "wonderful atmosphere," and "phenomenal" service. The restaurant excels at special occasions, offering custom menus and personalized touches. Guests praise the "amazing" food, standout cocktails, and attentive staff. Despite occasional service hiccups, O-Ku remains a "favorite spot" for memorable dining experiences.

2,128 Reviews
  1. Anel

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, fresh sushi. We did the omakase and it was a wonderful experience. We will be returning.

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  2. Debra

    Memphis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dined in another location in Florida and was excited to have reservations in Nashville and the vibe did not disappoint! We enjoyed the king pao cauliflower starter and edamame with truffle, pickled wasabi is great. We had a Tokyo chicken Donburi that was just ok but loved our roll that I wish I could remember the name of but it had a thin slice of beef on the top and was very good . The cocktails were small and very pricey. The most outstanding part of our experience was our server “Laurana”. She was very professional , charming and steered us very patiently through a menu that we had a lot of questions about. She frequently checked on us without hovering and made excellent recommendations. The chicken was my husbands choice and we should have gone with Laurana’s suggestion instead , ha! Great evening on a cold January night!

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  3. TJ

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food & drinks were delicious. Loved the ambience.

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  4. Emma

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So very delicious! Took great care of me on my birthday!

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  5. danielle

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The edamame was WAY too salty. It was almost inedible but everything else was delicious. The rolls are so fresh and our group loved the cauliflower as well! We loved the vibe as well
    O-Ku - NashvilleResponded 2 days ago
    Danielle, thank you for dining with us and taking the time to leave a review. We are grateful for your feedback and the opportunity to improve. I will address your concerns with the kitchen team. We appreciate the compliments overall, and hope to see you again soon! Elena Grayson Restaurant General Manager

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  6. Bob

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and good! Awesome date night! Would highly recommend…

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  7. Jenny

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lindsay was the best server. Wonderful night, amazing food and top service.

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  8. Mark

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful meal. Service was excellent! We will be back!

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  9. Bethany

    Nashville

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Insane experience tonight! The food is so good. They were able to meet dietary restrictions. Food was great, drinks were amazing. Service was the best I’ve had at Oku! I don’t remember our servers name but 10/10! Attentive without being over baring!

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  10. Corinne

    VIP

    Nashville

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistency. We have been to OKU for about 3 years now and it's ALWAYS consistent. Food quality, atmosphere, service. Well done. You are one of the few.

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FAQs

O-Ku - Nashville does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now.

O-Ku - Nashville is rated 4.8 stars by 2128 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 75 times today

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Google Map for O-Ku - Nashville

81 Van Buren Street, Nashville, TN 37208

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Germantown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Park along the restaurant side of Van Buren and Adams St towards the Griff Apartments. The lot outside of the restaurant is metered and not operated by the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Kevin Kobayashi
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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