Diners' Choice: Innovatief restaurants in Nashville

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Bijgewerkt 05 oktober 2026

Zoek je de beste restaurants voor foodies in Nashville? Dan ben je op de juiste plek. Elke maand analyseert OpenTable wereldwijd bijna 2 miljoen gastenreviews van de vier voorgaande maanden. We sorteren de resultaten op locatie en categorie zodat je nieuwe favoriete restaurants kunt ontdekken. Het is een geweldige samenwerking: jij reserveert, eet en laat een review achter. Wij luisteren en leveren de resultaten waarvan iedereen profiteert. Geniet ervan!

Fancypants

5.0

5 (31)

$50 en meer

Fusion/gevarieerd

East Nashville

Over het restaurant

Fancypants is a New American fine dining restaurant from Honest To Goodness Hospitality (Butcher & Bee and Redheaded Stranger). Located in East Nashville, Fancypants reimagines the upscale restaurant experience by focusing on local produce and adding elements of fun, playfulness and approachability to create a convivial space where the guest experience is paramount and the food is undeniably delicious.

The Catbird Seat

4.9

4.9 (573)

$50 en meer

Modern Amerikaans

The Gulch & North Gulch

Over het restaurant

**December reservations will open Sunday, November 1st at 12:00pm**
We accept parties of 1-4 guests by reservation only.

The award-winning MICHELIN-starred The Catbird Seat now welcomes guests to its beautiful new home on the fifth floor inside The Bill Voorhees Building on 8th Avenue South. Join Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava for an innovative, playful, and seasonal multi-course tasting menu rooted in bold creativity. Thoughtfully curated alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage pairings, along with cocktails and wine, are available to order during your experience. Dinner is $195 per person plus beverages, gratuity, and tax.

Food allergies must be communicated to The Catbird Seat when making your reservation. We do accommodate vegetarian diets but require advance notice. We CANNOT accommodate vegan diets, mushroom allergies, or dairy allergies.

Come early or stay late, and visit The Patterson House, our adjoining cocktail bar, for a pre- or post-dinner drink.

Bastion

4.9

4.9 (345)

$50 en meer

Modern Amerikaans

Zuid-Nashville

Over het restaurant

**December reservations will open Sunday, November 1st at 12:00pm**

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 Nashville's Wedgewood Houston neighborhood. In November 2025, Bastion was awarded a MICHELIN Star.

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.

Locust Nashville

4.9

4.9 (485)

$50 en meer

Zeevruchten

Belmont / Hillsboro

Over het restaurant

**December reservations will open Sunday, November 1st at 10:00am
**The party size confirmed at booking is final; the deposit is a minimum spend. Reducing your guest count upon arrival will forfeit the deposit. To adjust guest count, email us ahead of your reservation at info@locustnashville.com.
**Due to our menu style, we cannot accommodate dietary restrictions.

Locust brings a chaotic elegance to Nashville's dining scene. Chef Trevor Moran and team carefully assemble an ever-changing menu highlighting seafood and local, seasonal products: think raw bar selection, whole grilled fish, a decadent crab omelette, a big steak, all rounded out with a somehow chewy and soft shaved ice. In November 2025, Locust was awarded a MICHELIN Star.

Lunch TASTING MENU: Friday - Sunday 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM (reservations required)
Dinner: Friday - Sunday 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (reservations required)

*Locust is a CARD ONLY establishment, and does not accept cash payments at this time.

Cauponor

4.9

4.9 (26)

$50 en meer

Zeevruchten

Germantown

Over het restaurant

From the team behind Peninsula and James Beard Award-winning Chef Jake Howell, Cauponor is an intimate 14-seat fine dining experience in Nashville's historic Neuhoff development. Seafood takes center stage in the choose-your-own-adventure-style tasting menu, inviting guests to shape their own culinary journey from a selection of highly composed dishes, each priced and presented for two. Wine is at the heart of the experience, with thoughtful pairings and a curated, cellar-driven list.

ELEVEN11

4.9

4.9 (51)

van $31 tot $50

Modern Aziatisch

Talbot's Corner

Over het restaurant

ELEVEN11 is a cocktail bar and restaurant created by co-owners Alexis Soler, Michelle Pham, and Chef Son Pham. Cocktails by Alexis and Michelle feature fresh ingredients and unique flavors. The restaurant showcases Chef Son's approach to Vietnamese influenced cuisine with a focus on fermentation, preservation, and hyper-seasonality.

Enjoy cozy booths and tucked away corners or party on the dance floor during weekend DJ sets.

E-mail info@eleven11nashville.com for large party and event inquiries. Please see host or bartender for QR code for free parking validation.

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The Patterson House

4.8

4.8 (191)

$30 en minder

Amerikaans

The Gulch & North Gulch

Over het restaurant

We offer limited reservations and operate primarily on a first-come, first-served basis with seats available each night for walk-ins. We accept reservations for parties up to 10 guests.

Sixteen years and countless cocktails later, The Patterson House begins its next chapter atop The Bill Voorhees Building on 8th Avenue South. A pioneer of Nashville’s cocktail culture since 2009, The Patterson House continues to deliver its signature blend of tradition and innovation now through two dynamic drink menus: "The Short List" a modern menu of frequently changing original cocktails, and "The Long Menu" honoring The Patterson House's history with 100+ cocktails from the past 17 years, plus a curated non-alcoholic list, wine and beer.

To match this breadth behind the bar, the food from the kitchen brings a more plentiful array of dishes designed for both snacking and full meals, all thoughtfully created to be shared, and complement the bar’s ever-evolving menu.

Peninsula

4.7

4.7 (433)

van $31 tot $50

Modern Europees

East Nashville

Over het restaurant

Located in the heart of East Nashville, Peninsula serves up sharable plates, old world wines, and Spanish style gin and tonics in an inviting and intimate space. James Beard winner Chef Jake Howell's menu focuses on sustainable, local ingredients and features seasonal, creative dishes influenced by the Iberian Peninsula. Guests are encouraged to sample the flavors of Spain, Portugal and France while enjoying the rustic, yet modern surrounds.

Bad Idea

4.6

4.6 (428)

$50 en meer

Wijnbar

East Nashville

Over het restaurant

Bad Idea is a wine bar and restaurant in East Nashville focused on Contemporary American cooking and seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Founded by Alex Burch, recipient of the Michelin American South Sommelier Award 2025, the concept places wine at the center of the experience, with a dynamic, food-friendly list designed for exploration and balance.
The culinary program is directed by David Breeden, whose approach emphasizes technique, restraint, and letting exceptional ingredients speak for themselves. The result is a refined yet approachable neighborhood destination for both casual evenings and special occasions. Bad Idea was also named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in the 2025 James Beard Awards.

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Experience

Large Party Dining (16-28 Guests)

Experience

Large Party Dining (9-10 guests)

Gathre

4.0

4 (293)

$30 en minder

Modern Amerikaans

Midtown

Over het restaurant

Our concept is Residing within Nashville’s iconic Midtown neighborhood Gathre is a stylish & modern contemporary American restaurant serving classic fare with subtle twists. Our menu is influenced by the best ingredients from the regionally & abroad.

Gathre is a community restaurant located in Nashville's midtown neighborhood. Our Contemporary American cuisine lies within the fray(e) of classic and unexpected. The menu highlights a bounty of regional ingredients available in Tennessee. Every dining experience is designed to share and savor.

Gathre celebrates the craft of food, beverage, and hospitality. Grab a friend or ten and join us day or night.

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