The Catbird Seat

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   Robert VIP

   Nashville51 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We live in Nashville and have Catbird Seat as our very special occasion go-to. We have managed to see each of the chefs who have come through over the years. Food is always creative and executed right before your eyes. Although they offer to accommodate special dietary needs it would be best to let them know as far ahead as possible. Even so you get a last chance when you arrive to be seated. The ambiance is lively with fairly loud modern music. You will be seated side by side and elbow to elbow with other groups, so do not expect a quiet candle lit dinner gazing into each other’s eyes. Each of the ten or so small courses is a surprise that will be explained to you as it arrives including suggestions on how to eat it. I found it hard to understand the directions over the background music, but you may have younger ears than mine. You can order drinks off a menu, but I recommend the drink pairings, either alcoholic or nonalcoholic, that accompany one or two of ten or so courses each. You get a souvenir menu at the end showing everything you ate and drank. The chefs and their assistants have all been very open to chat as they bring and retire dishes. They are attentive to your reactions to their creations. Expect to spend about $500 for a couple for food and paired drinks. Bill includes a 20% service charge so no need to tip extra. The restaurant will soon be moving to a new venue closer to downtown along with partner Patterson House. We will keep coming back every year or two!
   

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   Jordan

   Nashville2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our second time dining at The Catbird Seat, and our first since Chefs Tiffani Ortiz & Andy Doubrava took over. It was a 5-star experience all around! Service was excellent. The food was just out of this world - so creative, fun, and delicious. Both the wine pairings and non-alcohol pairings were on point. The pastry dishes were also phenomenal. From beginning to end, the entire dining experience was an absolute joy.
   

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3. SM

   SMartin VIP

   Memphis11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food and overall experience. This was a special treat for my birthday and we will be back!
   

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   Rebecca

   Los Angeles3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Eclectic tasting menu lacked substance. Flavors were very good left hungry.
   

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   CoryM VIP

   Minneapolis5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 6 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   People there are great! Food was good, wine parings were mediocre at best. Really loud in there, couldn’t hear half the things being explained. It’s definitely an experience. I’ll be back at some point. $800 meal for two? No, but more like $400-$500 would be worth that experience.
   

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   Christine

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best culinary experience of our lives. The entire experience was so amazing my husband and I have decided we will fly to Nashville every year just to eat here!
   

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   DNice VIP

   Los Angeles8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The was a phenomenal dining experience! The food was amazing, the service and format incredible and pairings were great. This was an anniversary present for my husband who is a foodie - and he was blown away! I will definitely be a repeat visitor.
   

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   Lianna VIP

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Every bite was delicious! The staff was so friendly and welcoming and the food was incredible. They locally sourced many of their ingredients and explain every bite which makes the experience that much more enjoyable. One of the best meals we have had!
   

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Nashville2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have never been so blown away by food or the experience as a guest.
   

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    Kollin

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Fantastic food and really cool concept. Can’t wait to return!
    

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